Ukraine “Recovers” Lost Ground, Russia Gains In Donetsk | NATO Wants To Down Putin’s Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for upgraded defense systems to counter Russian guided bomb attacks, which he described as Russia's primary tool in its offensive. Zelensky highlighted progress in electronic warfare, drones, and missile programs but stressed the necessity for improved systems and tactics to protect Ukrainian positions, cities, and communities from these attacks.
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that its Yug Battlegroup had liberated Andreyevka in Donetsk and inflicted significant damage on Ukraine’s 57th Mechanised Brigade. Additionally, Russia's Battlegroup Sever advanced in the Kharkiv region, repelling two Ukrainian counterattacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces in the northern Kharkiv sector regained lost ground and captured Russian prisoners of war, despite ongoing fierce battles in Vovchansk.
Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv killed seven people on May 23, adding to the toll in a city under constant bombardment since the war began in February 2022. Close combat and firefights along the Vovcha River resulted in fluctuating territorial control.
Ukraine initiated a parole scheme for convicts willing to join the military, with over 3,000 prisoners expressing interest, aiming to bolster its ranks amid ongoing hostilities.
The US is providing Ukraine with equipment and training to handle potential nuclear emergencies, as reported by NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby. This includes ensuring the safe operation of nuclear power plants and enhancing Ukraine's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
British Defence Minister Grant Shapps accused China of providing or preparing to provide lethal aid to Russia, citing a significant increase in China-Russia trade. China denied these claims, calling them baseless. A US official expressed concerns about potential Chinese lethal assistance but noted no evidence so far.
In response to former UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s comments supporting Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using British weapons, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned of possible retaliatory strikes on British military targets.
Poland is evaluating the legal and technical feasibility of using its air defense systems to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine, though there are no plans to deploy these systems outside Poland. Germany’s efforts to enhance Ukraine’s air defenses face challenges, despite commitments and calls for international support.
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[@OleDiaBole]

Halucinations... Ukraine advanced only towards west

[@Valkron11]

😂

[@domenikopalecek1101]

Ukraine is a West moreover the 80% of land territory...

[@jerrymolina-f4y]

Why the West concerned with Russia getting aid from 3 countries( china, iran, n. Korea) while 30 countries supporting Ukraine.

[@khanaliqasim1757]

Haha true

[@Jenny_951]

Russian bot

[@MrBlu3]

​@@Jenny_951hard to swallow facts?😂😂 cope harder

[@Jenny_951]

@@MrBlu3 bot

[@mr.g2195]

Totally agree. There is no login into that.

[@ConfusedFlyingSaucer-co4be]

Ukraine is being used as a practice ground for NATO and Russia to test their weapons

[@ATLBraves1992]

This

[@khanaliqasim1757]

They decided their fate in a way if you think about it.Should have stayed neutral or at least not antagonize Russia

[@patriotalbanian3205]

As a Ukrainian supporter you are very right it’s true

[@hernandocortez6351]

The US loves its proxy wars! Big money to be made with no American lives at stake. We're always selling "democracy" to some poor sucker. We may leave your country in ruins, but democracy don't come cheap.

[@rahanule]

Proving ground

[@donaldpeak3513]

Crux has been telling us that Ukraine has been winning the war. Zelinsky must be on LSD😅😂😅😂

[@khanaliqasim1757]

No he is not,he is on cocaine and copium

[@corashy1950]

I want my money 💰 back!! My children are Hungry! Get out of my wallet! 😔

[@mayden126]

Your children can survive on by eating grass 😂

[@A_Derpy_NINJA]

Go get a job and stop begging!

[@corashy1950]

@@A_Derpy_NINJA How can you misunderstand ! I work and like everyone else that money is not going as far! Good for you that Inflation doesn't effect you and Burdens policies are working for you.

[@corashy1950]

@@mayden126 You eat grass first!

[@A_Derpy_NINJA]

@@corashy1950 trump printed a ton of money, sent out checks to everyone, and allowed the PPP loans to get scammed for billions of dollars. That’s where inflation started.

[@et2709]

Bareback should go to the frontlines

[@freaky5735]

YESSSSSS ❗️☝️

[@JSRTales]

i dont think her name is bare back 😂

[@omegaz3393]

@et2709 You should also go to the frontlines. I mean that.

[@Redrum-c3g]

So in other words the US is helping Ukraine to attack a nuclear plant. It can't get crazier than this

[@omegaz3393]

@user-xz6ot7wf4j You have a total lack of comprehension.

[@ErimiasEndale]

Go Russia 🇷🇺 👏

[@ck8748]

First, you write that Shapps comments are "backed by US and UK intelligence", that China provides lethal assistance... and then later you write that US officials say that "we have not seen that to date"... 🤔

[@faizalmacho8960]

SOME COUNTRY'S (LIER) USE SAME TACTIC ABOUT "WMD" IN IRAQ. DON'T YOU REMEMBERED?

[@tellitlikeitis5856]

Yeah Saddam Hussein was committing genocide against his own people the Iraqi people were screaming for help remember that, desert worshipper?

[@philipwan2266]

China and Russia are partners so wake up and stop telling China what to do. If the west doesn't like what China is doing then the simplest and most expedient way of dealing it is to stop importing Chinese goods. But if you are dependent on Chinese goods, then you are in deep shit or in another words, they have you by the balls. Accusations are just bull shits. Actions are louder then words. If you cannot stop the imports because you are not price competitive, then introduce high tariffs on Chinese imports to equalize their price to European goods. QED.

[@b21raider27]

Russia says a lot of things. Putin’s sayings: 1994 - Russia agrees to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and national borders in return for Kyiv agreeing to give up its nuclear arsenal. 2008 Putin says: “Crimea is not a disputed territory. Russia has long recognized the borders of modern-day Ukraine” 2014 Putin says: "Do not believe those who want you to fear Russia, shouting other regions will follow Crimea. We do not want to divide Ukraine"

[@eugeneoreilly9356]

Shapps is typical comedian.

[@worthit4493]

dangerous liers who have been taunting Russia for a long time with false flags -like Scripple affair ---BTW Where are they? since they did not die?????? Just stoking russia hatred for years >Why? does not make sense since UK is only a piffle and unlike US can't be on the look out not to lose their hegemony and unfair treatment of those who don't cowtow .... Maybe England feels equally powerful as the accepted little lapdog of US.

[@faizalmacho8960]

WHAT CAN WE EXCEPTING FROM COMEDIENNE??? JOKES & LAUGHING

[@AngelBP714]

Few of those countries would 1v1 with Russia.

[@khanaliqasim1757]

Even if they can they will not be happy with the result

[@davidparsons2391]

Assad said it best when barrel bombs became an issue. “Bomb is bomb” - Bashar al Assad. For the sake of peace and calm… I have words but I will not say.

[@S.Hunter279]

Wargamers know that when a country reaches the point where it can support its tanks, infantry and artillery with air attacks, it advances more rapidly and inflicts greater casualties on the enemy, because its army has become a true combined arms army. Russia appears to have reach this point in the real world, thanks to technological breakthroughs as the gliding bombs.

[@johniyerak6845]

Begging never ends

[@supa7skrp]

I knew his office was green as well😢

[@Infiniti_Rico]

We are on day 820 of the 3 day operation. And Russia has lost half of the land they captured in 2022. What's going on?

[@hernandocortez6351]

Plus, a third of the population of Ukraine is now so unconcerned with Russia's efforts that they've decided to go on a permanent vacation in other countries.

[@Infiniti_Rico]

@hernandocortez6351 Like how all the people who left Russia at the start of the war? Lol. Did you forget the miles long lines of cars at the borders of Russia with people fleeing Russia? 🤡

[@juniorohene2038]

Go cry more 😂maybe when you’re done u will see the realization of what’s happening

[@jtf2dan]

@@hernandocortez6351 plus a third of all rich people in russia were so unconcerned with russias efforts they decided to go on permanent vacations in other countries.

[@bourbonlover7158]

Ukraine has awesome defensive weapons, NATO have been thinking about how to stop the Russians for a long time.

[@lutherponpon2409]

The moral lesson of the story is to stop trading with china.

[@khanaliqasim1757]

Not gonna happen

[@nightelfuser]

The US is China's biggest trade partner 🙃

[@alexbabuapk82]

i really don't know Zelensky fighting for whom , for his own ukraine citizens or western and US countries, because ukraine peoples not willing to war.

[@krikorhadidian897]

What's wrong in that UK, US are providing weapons to Ukraine. So,

[@renatomondini3970]

come non c'è nulla di sbagliato che la cina fornisca la russia

[@daveconrad6562]

These people are losers of the upmost degree

[@trakomane55]

Are they really using Civilian houses as military positions😢😢😢

[@OleDiaBole]

Ukrainians? Since the begining, but it is in nafo interest, so it is democratic

[@trakomane55]

@@OleDiaBole Who or what is NAFO is it NATO

[@malamute11]

Why do you think russia had to level EVERYTHING in Mariupol, they are just like Hamas, using the civilians so they can talk about the "war crimes" they committed, its simple, they play the victim. Bad enough when the civilians that survived the war actually stated themselves that ukraine was hiding snipers in residential towers, why didn't the western news channel talk about this when it was happening?

[@TwiceStruck]

@@OleDiaBole Its why ever since Russian started advancing, only building they leave standing in front of them is near rubbles, Ukraine realize that tactic is dead and gone.

[@caustictoad]

You're probably a Hamas supporter😂😂😂

[@Erik-ct6ug]

😂Recovers lost ground??? How much? 100 feet? LoL 😂

[@anamercedesmendezpales817]

Exactly 😂

[@ronjv83]

Russia stop threatening other countries 🙄

[@kutato10ancaturep34]

Where are you from?

[@Valkron11]

NATO, stop being evil

[@TruthBeAwakened]

Ukraine seeks more aid i say shove it.

[@freedomtocomment5075]

When Russia introduces prisoners into the military, Western media were shock in disbelief. Now Ukraine did the say, I wonder if the double standards apply too.

[@MarieDavis-xt7er]

Every body lies on some one

[@jtf2dan]

russian bots for the last month: "Russia has gained more land in the last 2 months than....." Russian soldiers on the front now: "we had the advantage at the start, but now Ukraine has more drones, artillery and troops up north than we do. We are losing ground" Crux: "Ukraine recovers lost ground" Russian bots now: "Gulp"

[@OleDiaBole]

Russian bot here (one of 6 billion of us) Ukraine moved only forward, towards Poland. And pore Russians retreat farther and ferther from Russia.

[@kam1470]

Ukraine 10 years and cant regain Crimea.....

[@jtf2dan]

@@OleDiaBole kiev...then Kharkiv...then Kherson.....oh..and dont forget Snake Island! Now that 1/3 of black sea fleet is on the bottom....tell me again who is winning? poor russia...using BMPs from the 1950s now! BAHAHA!

[@jtf2dan]

@@kam1470 russia 10 years and cant take ukraine.....lost most its army and economy...so who is REALLY winning?

[@kam1470]

@@jtf2dan they got Crimea and almost 4 regions. Note that ukraine is the 2nd biggest country in europe(After Russia). Ukraine is bigger than germany, france, uk, Poland etc. It seems you need some math and geography classes. Ask zelensky forn more funding for you, as you seem uneducated.

[@war-painter]

Nobody is “forcing” any country to become part of NATO, quite the opposite. Many countries apply. But they need to comply with extensive democratic rules and regulations requiring stopping corruption and the naughty habits formed in Soviet occupation. They have to be voted in. Rule of Law is important to NATO, whereas lawlessness is common in ex-Soviet satellite countries, and habits of bribery. Russia wants to force its bad habits on the rest of the world by annexing countries by force. This is known as IMPERIALISM or hegemony. BRICS countries have been sold a message of propaganda so that russia can take BRICS men to use as meat for their endless wars to conquer more territory for the imperialistic dreams of ruzzia. Military slavery unto death.

[@renatomondini3970]

vallo a spiegare agli Iracheni quanto è importante lo stato di diritto per la nato ,oppure ai libici,ai serbi ai siriani agli afgani ad ai palestinesi dato che in questo momento i paesi nato stanno politicamente e militarmente sostenendo Israele

[@olijixtra]

Russia playing colonial game when in reality, she's one of the biggest culprits

[@phillipeggensh]

The Mature and Elite Club of leaders of the European Union, USA and Russia are going insane at every hour and the trend is at an alarming rate. The wonderful words like restrain, diplomacy, negotiation, understanding and agreements are yester words.

[@semwangaaziz2788]

UK should should accuse British for Aiding Ukraine against Russia

[@KathleenMann-u9u]

You don't make sense

[@malamute11]

@@KathleenMann-u9u hes implying its the british that control ALL of the UK. Even the things that should be in control of scotlands semi-autonomous government, are somehow still dictated by the british in england. One example, the british decision for brexit, 62% of scottish people wanted to stay, but because it was a british decision, it meant they were forced to leave because they are part of the union. Its basically a system that only represents one party, and doesn't take into consideration the thoughts of others in the same country, despite having their own level of autonomy. a disunited, "united kingom" in other words.

[@operator9858]

This will set a precedence and for what? To buy ukraine more time before they lose?

[@kimlam8991]

Stop daydream Zelinsky

[@lifengzhang5011]

I laughed off at the intel, ‘lethal aid is now, or will be’ means?

[@mohammadosmanghanishah6577]

propaganda news channel

[@denniszhang3021]

face reality. this is real news. and stop watching cnn and bbc. they make you believe that ukraine is winning in fantasy.😂

[@a.j.9454]

everytime i see zelensky open his mouth i immediately know he want something

[@stephenhall3515]

Baerbock is self-promoting again. That is her sole aim in life. The Russian spokeswoman gave a good analysis of Cameron's reasons for "permitting" UK weapons to be used across the Russian border contrary to original NATO-agreed 'red lines'. It was grossly irresponsible of him and a man of honor would have resigned or recanted. He has done neither -- but knows that his political career will end on July 4th. He is not an MP and the legality of Sunak making him a life peer and Foreign Secretary in a single session is in doubt. Because of this Cameron should step aside and Sunak should take over the vital post because he has no actual authority as PM having asked the king to dissolve Parliament ready for the election. Further, a PM without a people's mandate was probably in error of law in the Cameron matter. Shapps accuses China and Russia of trading lethal weapons after having declared a different position in the past. This would be similar to Cameron's change of UK arms use by Kiev. Shapps, however, noted general trade figures between PRC and Russia and did NOT give proof to the people. This is a major ground for an MP and Min of Defence acting against the interests of the British people if he does not trust them to judge the "proofs" he omitted. As the UK is not in a state of war with either country he should have given the alleged proofs openly, not hide behind secrecy laws. He has betrayed his constituents and the people and must resign or be sacked by the Tory Party's top executives. Sunak is past the point of having the authority to sack Shapps. We are seeing, in my country, party coming before the people and therefor the collapse of democracy. The King is limited in what he may do but COULD object to Cameron being in the House of Lords under the circumstances of his elevation by a PM without a mandate. There is precedent for a monarch to undo a 'promotion' and King Charles could eject Cameron, Shapps and Sunak from the Privy Council.

[@felixf.3392]

Why was the USA so successful during the Cold War? It implemented the Marshall Plan to economically strengthen its partners in Europe. The USA was the largest economy and opened its market to the products of its allies. The USA offered its allies a security umbrella with nuclear deterrence through NATO. As a result, America managed to push back the influence of the Soviet Union on Europe and ultimately win the Cold War. The alliance between Western Europe and the USA is proving difficult today. For example, Germany follows a mercantilist economic model and is therefore dependent on cheap energy and large growth markets. Russia and China can provide both of these for Western Europe like no other country. The USA, on the other hand, is becoming increasingly less important as an economic partner. And since the collapse of the Soviet Union, there is no serious military threat from Russia to Western Europe. Nevertheless, tens of thousands of American soldiers are still stationed in hundreds of US military bases and US nuclear weapons are stationed on German soil. If you look at the situation objectively from the US perspective, America is protecting Europe from the countries with which it has close trade relations. Europe's core interest, however, is to further expand its economic relations with the USA's biggest competitors. Don't be blinded by the politicians' rhetoric. Feelings, shared history, values, culture and traditions play no role at all in whether alliances really work. What matters is whether the interests coincide. And it turns out that the interests of Europe and the USA can no longer be reconciled today and this partnership will soon end.

[@RatTerminator]

Ukraine needs more help EU& NATO

[@Jeremyb019]

WRONG!!!!!

[@kuidezso8465]

Not renember watt was ? On w2 ger .& usa + nato? & Eu Gues is usa & can Fight Than on Iugoslavia .Using Country For personal Batle. Goooo RUSSSIA FEDERATION WorldWide 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@arvindynr]

Ukraine is a lost cause...

[@ericp7129]

The background music is awful

[@kimlam8991]

Washington n brussel politicans used to make a lot of idiots remark in regards to Ukraine war

[@JanakaSinhala-u4m]

🌏🌎🌍👑🇷🇺👈💪💪💪

[@arnoldpasuit5861]

Music is bad.

[@ronilpausal2691]

Punish that emitation.

[@Pk-fi5hq]

Article 5

[@callwar-zr1xm]

Now atleast i know how government of white men do and think even it's not proven

[@stevevojtek8856]

To je narkomansky sen Zeleniny😂😢😮😅😊😢

[@hervecyprienwansi3719]

❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@malithwelikala5]

This Uki comedian too much

[@azeritto100]

No gas station country talk anymore eh? )))

[@d_lollol524]

Perhaps Ukraine can modified their Neptune missiles to do air defense against glide bombs and other aerial targets .

[@OleDiaBole]

No, they should make 3 kilometers long light saber. What are you, 10yr old?

[@ashanshammika2124]

Joker screaming 😂

[@domenikopalecek1101]

What a state of mind is it?? Does any state forced to be NATO member? People are not protesting so what Kremlina speaking about?

[@dungna5424]

Those who are criticizing west, just be mindful of what would happen if us f 22 raptors, f 35s, aircraft carriers, destroyers, long range missiles, drones, b2 bombers, choppers, tanks and all are given to Ukraine. Russia will be left devastated. Even with Ukraine they are using nuke threats and without it Russia is nothing

[@operator9858]

Russia is not afraid any longer. We've slow walked so much kit into ukraine that they know how to handle it and theres no one left to use it anyways. Heck even if we did just open the floodgates you know long it would take to train them to use that stuff and how long to coordinate with other units? Years. Decades to do it right. Ukraine is a lost cause in every sense of the word. Heck even if us troops tried to take action the outcome would be far from certain and the odds likely against us just from a distance and geography standpoint alone.

[@mrshah2832]

U know very well America can't fight with any countries without its Allies help. Dreams are good to dream

[@MichaelAngeloCasquejo]

I told yah Ukraine can make Russia's 3 days up to 3 years next year's hahahah

[@anberrific7300]

Deek head channel he is no longer a president

[@paulbrou6723]

The collective west cannot beat Russia, so they saying oooh Russia has someone who helping it😂😂😂

[@ATLBraves1992]

Lol. The collective west could definitely beat Russia if the US it’s full might behind the Ukraine along with the rest of NATO 🤡 Russian losses: 200,000 NATO losses: 0 You are clearly clueless

[@richinglion9894]

The world know Grand Shapps must first remove the log in his eyes to see clearly and can remove a speck from other's eye. TruthSetsUsFreeAlways❇

[@vijendraraju6878]

Zelansky have not learnt his lessens atleast now traitors turn good no then suffering is must his own citizens gorves to thing about their country not his with terrorist company of west nato

[@BalwantSingh-om9pe]

Now comedian has become an international beggar.😂

[@edmundbanks1806]

Tell putin stuff it kgb

[@countrybread7366]

You cannot train a donkey like zelenky o be a horse...