Ukrainian special forces hunt down Putin's troops north of Kharkiv with The Times's Maxim Tucker

"It's incredibly loud. There is incoming and outgoing fire all day mortars, large calibre artillery, Russian jets coming, dropping glide bombs on Ukrainian positions, Ukrainian helicopters responding by firing rockets at the Russian positions."
Kyiv has deployed special forces to hunt down Russian assault groups as Ukraine begins to adapt to Putin's new tactics, reports Maxim Tucker who has been on the front at Lyptsi and Vovchansk with Ukrainian troops.
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[@josephcoogan5260]

What a legend this guy is. Excellent reporting with such humility and bravery. Hope he stays safe, we need people like this to shine a light on all of this.

[@peterward5723]

What a solid first hand report on a critical situation for the stoic Ukrainians and such a heroic reporter. Bravo

[@smokeymoe842]

but at the end of the day, its pure hopium

[@tolrem]

Indeed.Sure beats some guy showing a military map and thinking he knows exactly what's happening.

[@terjeoseberg990]

@@smokeymoe842

[@terjeoseberg990]

@@smokeymoe842

[@anonanon7713]

LOL.. Not a single video evidence or any sort of proof. Just a guy sitting on a couch and gaslighting..

[@DAFFINNIE]

MaxTucker Is by far the Times Radio best Reporter… When I listen to Ukrainian the latest I feel like sometimes it’s more ego and opinion driven reporting where as Max is on the ground and speaking first hand with clear and concise information… Your a brave man Max.. Your reporting brings home the true horror and intensity of this brutal invasion by the Coward Putin

[@davidelliott5843]

The Telegraph podcast is put out every day. Hopefully they’ll have access to reporters from the front lines. Hopefully they (and The Times) can expose Biden Administration for the military fools they really are.

[@clippo111]

My favourite Ukraine journalists, sensible questions, well researched, a captivating watch.

[@captainhadd0ck]

Proper journalism. 👍

[@Ultranationalist987]

I was anxious and skeptical on the frontline, now I'm satisfied with the exclusive report of times radio and their extraordinary journalist Maxim Tucker thank you Times Radio. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@jimohara]

I can’t believe I read this comment. Is it sarcastic, doubly sarcastic or not sarcastic at all?

[@Ultranationalist987]

@@jimohara you mad dog

[@klootzak587]

Thank you Kate and Maxim, very vivid description of what's going on. Much appreciated Maxim and take care.

[@dannysema6786]

You mean blah blah blah without any evidence.

[@ashleyobrien4937]

@@dannysema6786 and by evidence you mean video of CQC don't you....well FYI some organisations actually have reputations for quality journalism...

[@dannysema6786]

@@ashleyobrien4937 you mean like cnn? OK!!!!

[@jamesburke3803]

This interview must be a day or so old. This Russian offensive seems to have been the last straw for the US, and we have *Finally* withdrawn prohibitions on using US arms into Russian territory. In a sense this is a major development, and Russian assets inside Russia will very quickly be targeted: ammo dumps, command and control centers, troop concentrations, logistical hubs etc. So Russia has lost far more than it has gained by this latest offensive. In a strategic sense, this is a substantial setback for Russia.

[@nenadpaldrmic]

Your insane America attacks the world then colonizers it and you don't even see it...

[@robt3078]

Hope you’re right

[@gaston.]

@@robt3078 me too!

[@Tel-cl2zz]

Why are we supporting a country that overthrew its democratically elected government, banned political parties, banned strikes and started a civil war! How is that protecting democracy, freedom and peace?

[@lopezb]

Me too hope you’re right!

[@HengtimeConsult]

Chapeau, Maxim! Honest and in depth reporting. Brave, smart, analytic.

[@robinnicholson4009]

It is alarming there is no easy fix against glide bombs

[@ashleyobrien4937]

@@robinnicholson4009 There is, and it's coming quite soon, the mighty fighting falcon's !! ( F-16 )

[@MadsTofteChannel]

Wow, excellent and very gutsy reporting. Thank you and take care.

[@paraguard60]

Yes, it was a first class report!

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

do you have real jobs ? or is writing your nonsense comments paid for by someone ?

[@ironknee6879]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d My guy, you have more comments on this one channel than your account has total days in service?

[@DissectGibberish]

@@ironknee6879 THIS ACCOUNT IS A DUD ACCOUNT, THERE IS NO INDIVIDUAL BEHIND THIS ACCOUNT. IGNORE ANY COMMENTS FROM THIS IVAN.

[@lkjh861]

Wow, actual journalism in the 21st century -- defending democracy in more ways than one... bravo! 🥇✨👏😊

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

oh is that what all this lies is about?. truth doesn't work with democracy ?

[@kakavi26]

Satire?

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

@@kakavi26 satire? its got to be😂😂😂 anybody believe this channel ???

[@KenM_1987]

​@@user-kj5bf9rm9dok vatnik.

[@davidAung-yu9nb]

Keep crying

[@nas4apps]

British journalism belongs to the world's best. This story from the 'Frontline' exemplifies precisely why! Wow, taking us along this tour allows the feel on what is going on ... Thanks for helping the world become more conscious on what is going on! Great duo - work! Siccess!

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

"sickcess" a frueden slip for sure from a liar , truth is what a warmongering evil channel😂😂😂

[@nicholasmason8116]

Another outstanding interview of Max Tucker by Kate, in-depth reporting and analytical. Take care Max. Thank you Times Radio. Nicholas

[@charleswillcock3235]

Antony Blinken is reported as saying Ukraine can use US weapons where they are needed. The UK has said the same.

[@TonyM540]

Only took them two years to come to the conclusion that ever adult in the west knew already.

[@KEB129]

This is huge! This also includes F16s and ATACMs and tanks.

[@charleswillcock3235]

@@TonyM540 I totally agree with you.

[@loriclem6889]

​@@KEB129does that include glide bombs?

[@WJV9]

@@loriclem6889 - I have not heard any restrictions, ATACMS, drones, artillery, F-16's, etc. are all OK.

[@barrylane1055]

Excellent interview!!! A very professional team TR!!!!!

[@aerial558]

Excellent interview 👍

[@okletmesignup]

This man is the kind of Tucker we need.

[@18_rabbit]

quite a contrast with our home-grown 'un, ie the mealy mouthed defeatist both-sides-ist nihlist, here in 'these united states'.

[@davidl.7317]

Tucker evaluates grocery carts not wars.

[@sfertonoc]

@@davidl.7317in terms of evaluation, Tucker has an ideological scotom regarding Putin’s hand in his scrotom.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

I saw Ukraine 🇺🇦 advancing backwards. And I saw the Russia 🇷🇺 retreating forward

[@DarkCriimes]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwamyopia.

[@DisruptiveWealthCreation]

Just got back from Ukraine. Big respect to all those guys out there. Excellent interview.

[@CalRapz]

Why would you of been in Ukraine are you in the Ukrainian army 🤔

[@tippy195]

@@CalRapzThere are a ton of possibilities besides picking up a rifle dude..

[@CalRapz]

@@tippy195 so why would you suggest you would go to a war zone that’s getting worse without being in the army mate

[@TechSucht]

@@CalRapz tons of reasons if you think about it for a moment. E.g. bringing in clothes, food, medical supplies (I personally know people doing just that). Plus the heavy fighting is happening in a relatively small part of the country.

[@CalRapz]

@@TechSucht small part of the country the Russians are breaking through new parts of the country and are just about to take Ukraine’s biggest city Kharkiv the Ukrainians have pulled there troops back and I have the upmost respect for your friend helping these poor Ukrainians out

[@user-ep3ed5jd7q]

God bless you, Maxim. May a legion of fighting angels protect you in the foxholes.✝☮✝💜

[@breeve12]

The Lyptsi Call of Duty mission is gonna be insane!!

[@Scaredycat55]

Thank you for your perspective and your coverage you guys are awesome

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

awesome.bs😂😂😂

[@donmosier1695]

She’s the best interviewer that the Times Radio has

[@torehaaland6921]

She is excellent. But James Hanson is also very good.

[@adrianlang6550]

Times radio is so far ahead of the BBC thst it is very very obvious. It is like comparing poor old York City FC with Arsenal. No disrespect to York as it is a beautiful and interesting city to visit.

[@davidmanning7912]

Very level headed report. Thanks Maxim

[@StagArmslower]

Looks like sec. Blinken gave green light to use the western weapon freely

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Outstanding guest and interview!

[@waterst9]

Stupendous, in depth reporting that paints an accurate broad brush of what is happening in the Kharkiv region. Well done.

[@hrvojesvetec3058]

Yes Ukraine is in a difficult time right now,mostly because of the delay for 6 months. mobilization has been an issue too,they dont want to send their youngest to the front if they can avoid that,totaly understand and agree with their thinking.they agreed to lower the age now after 2+ years,need reserves,other need to rest and if they want to go on offensive at some point than they do need more people.im sure Ukrainians will manage ..difficult time right now,everyone can see that but things will get better,im sure..stay strong Ukraine!stay united!.💙💛🇺🇦💯🇸🇪

[@grahamhireme9283]

So they send old men with bad backs and dodgy hearts? The reason why they held back on the young was because they knew as soon as they started drafting them they would bolt for the Polish border. And what’s happening at the Polish border just now? They’ve got half their friggin army trying to stop the other half of the cuntry escape

[@TonyM540]

Good point, Ukraine must recruit more soldiers. Also there is the Ukrainian foreign legion but not many wishing to join especially if they’re not going to receive weapons or have no artillery and air support.

[@Nooneapparently]

If they need to draft the young where the older ones go? Oh let’s not talk about 600,000 kia .. Ukraine is winning tho

[@krystynaross]

They wouldn't have needed to draft, and possibly lose, another cohort if their allies hadn't dragged their heels. Pretty hard to complain that Ukraine isn't ready to sacrifice its youth when America hasn't been ready to sacrifice weapons they would otherwise destroy.

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

send your own kids/ brothers/relatives you little flippant sounding flaggot 😂😂😂

[@Burkhard_Ehnes]

"if he can't capture it - he will just destroy it". No doubt that this is the case. Consider that together with these pompous images from Beijing today. How will we explain future generations, that we didn't provide Ukrainians what we FOR SURE have to stop that, including the permission to use it where it needs to get used???

[@TonyM540]

If there was a worse way to defend Europe then I’d like to hear it. I’m certainly not reassured about NATO capabilities. They may have the assets but if they’re not deployed what’s the point ?

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

how will i explain i talked chite for the arms industry 😂😂😂

[@johnbobak9263]

​@@user-kj5bf9rm9dBOT!!

[@midimusicforever]

Russia go home!

[@fairman1455]

yes yes

[@RasLion]

Ukraine is their home lol

[@Brtshne]

They are home

[@Howiex-is8gq]

​​@@RasLionno. It isn't

[@RTC1655]

Hard not to hate RuZZia

[@briancarno8837]

It is if you simply believe MSM propoganda...why not do some independant research? I suggest you start with the Minsk accords

[@RTC1655]

@@briancarno8837 You're not smart or your name is Dmitry.

[@michaelflanagan8842]

​@briancarno8837 last I heard no one attacked Russia or annexed it's territory. If you did your research, you would know that the Minsk accord happened after Russia annexed Ukrainian territory and after Russia interfered with a Ukrainian election. Let me guess you think Putin is bringing down the NWO...lol

[@themanwiththegoldengun1998]

​@@RTC1655not willing to research your self a fella, independent journalists are saying the totally the opposite, all this coming from a media outlet that said 100.000s of people died from Covid, when the opposite is true

[@briancarno8837]

@@RTC1655 Yeah do your own research and make up your own mind..What a dumb thing to say!

[@bubbercakes528]

Why are any of the NATO countries telling Ukraine what they can or cannot do? These Ukrainian soldiers are fighting against an invading force. We should be helping them, not discouraging them. If Russia defeats Ukraine then NATO has failed and will be seen as weak. 😢❣️❣️🌹

[@thorr18BEM]

"We have not encouraged or enabled strikes outside of Ukraine, but ultimately Ukraine has to make decisions for itself about how it's going to conduct this war," - Blinken

[@user-yt6de9mn3y]

@@thorr18BEMwhich means Ukraine has a carte blanche to do as it sees fit

[@CGplay186]

@bubbercakes528 Ukraine is not of nato material anyway if don't do as they being told, only USA is allowed to as they please. Should join free Russia, countries that are sided with Russia actually had their own rules and laws which sometimes not liked by you beloved NATO in a actully "free" world countries aren´t trying to be the same so mybe should open you eyes

[@vodkaman1970]

@@CGplay186 You need to work on your comedy routine

[@ClayronHilaireTessier]

But NATO is weak, coward, greedy, selfish and rude

[@lopezb]

Remarkable report! Thank you so much.

[@ianrampituk3330]

Brilliant interview with an honest and humble chap. No propaganda here 👍

[@luminyam6145]

That was just an excellent interview.

[@hormunculus]

This report brought to you by the same people who stated Russians attack with “Meat waves” armed with spades and toilet seats 😂😂😂

[@tomgeorgearts]

When was this interview recorded? Last thing I heard, America has given permission to strike targets inside Russia with its weapons.

[@kenthanna]

Steady drip drip drip of military aid. America is a terrible allie.

[@dpelpal]

I think America is simply laughing at what a joke the russian army is lol. _Kyiv in THREE DAYS!_

[@philiplbrown]

The US hasn't explicitly given permission, but said it ''doesn't, and never has encouraged'' the use of US weapons on Russian territory, but that is definitely a softening of language. I think Blinken's comments were, if nothing else a tacit approval.

[@BillGoreArt]

It was the UK and France that gave permission

[@cyclewisconsin105]

@@philiplbrown Blinken did say it was up to Ukraine to decide how to use the weapons.

[@TalibanAtrocities]

Congrats to the times on acquiring Val Kilmer as a reporter

[@judithcampbell1705]

I'm still not sure about the permissions that Secretary Blinken has given to Ukraine as far as using American weapons in Russia. Because at the end of what he said was that the restriction hadn't changed. This definitely needs to be cleared up. Thank you Maxim for being so brave and for your excellent 💛 report. Much appreciated Sir. Thank you Kate 💛 for always asking the right questions!

[@abynor8687]

Poor Russian trolls in the comments .... maybe we can pretend for an hour that we believe that Russia is winning :))))) .... who knows what their superiors from FSB are doing to them when they fail so hard ?

[@glintongordon6811]

😂😂😂😂This is the only way you cope... Ukraine is still retreating, soldiers are all dead... That's why you have a manpower shortage

[@michaeldunham3385]

​@@glintongordon6811what manpower shortage? Russian women are openly protesting about how long Russian tours are

[@ramadankadriu5336]

@@michaeldunham3385 I will go and help RuZzian women😂

[@ramadankadriu5336]

@@glintongordon6811 Did ruZZia won? has the second best army in the world all ready invaded Australia?🤣🤣

[@michaeldunham3385]

@@ramadankadriu5336 bad time to visit Russia now

[@Zenon00007]

❤Ukrainian ❤

[@kaneclements7761]

There is a large stand of journalism in the UK that involves lies, muck raking and all sorts of dubious practices. Then there is this. High quality work that epitomises what journalism should be about, delivered by a brave chap who is highly professional.

[@adrianlang6550]

Excellent presentation and very interesting interview. Most informative.

[@defenderoftheadverb]

Blinken has rescinded that prohibition on using ATACAMS over the border.

[@themotivehunter]

News flash. Yesterday Blinken removed the restrictions on Western weapon applications against Russia.

[@TonyM540]

Only 2 years into the war and US going to let Ukrainians defend themselves. How many have died unnecessarily?

[@hansrijke8477]

Rusland fights with 1 procent of their power its hard to believe !

[@Leo-yx7rk]

US Congress is a shambles; captured by Trump's MAGA imbeciles. smdh. The American electorate have voted in vast numbers of representatives with no understanding of statesmanship or America's role in the balance of power. It's apparent the American population want all of the benefits of hegemony and believe in their own handed down concept of exceptionalism, but they do not understand (or wish to acknowledge and accept?) what responsibilities that position entails. A classic case of wanting to have the cake and eat it too, huh? Between the decline in education standards in the US, the decline in news media trust and reliability, and the rise in social media and other promoters of short attention spans, what might the future hold? I shudder to think.

[@TheTruth-vi1nf]

News flash. That's not what he said. Go read it again

[@luke7benner]

Blinken is jewish

[@bro_dBow]

Great reporting here, must keep this documented and bring to public attention!

[@marcm.]

Choreographing night and day different groups of soldiers would be very difficult even for a Western military with decades of fighting under their belt. I doubt that they're using two groups of soldiers one for day and one for night. They might be using tip of the spear special forces with the rest of the spearhead being composed of more regular well-trained soldiers, but you just wouldn't be trying to switch in and out groups of soldiers like that on a daily basis. Which means that every single one of these soldiers killed is one less professional soldier in Russia. I doubt Russia has been able to force generate a highly professional experience soldier since the war started, so I would assume that these are mostly composed of pre massive invasion of Ukraine special forces and regular well-trained soldiers maybe mixed in with some on the job training of younger but still experience soldiers. United States absolutely needs to allow ATACMS to be used in the back end of all of this as well as significant amount of more artillery and obviously we must allow the use of all such weaponry as long not targeted against civilians within reach of the weaponry, even inside of Russia

[@user-ep3ed5jd7q]

Thank you for your wonderful, caring, insightful interviewing. Words can’t say how helpful and politically motivating that you and your Times Radio reporters are gifting your listeners with. God bless you…..💜✝☮✝💜

[@user-pf5wc7oc4g]

Very insightful up-close commentary!

[@markminton677]

Great Journalism - Thank you!

[@betmebuckwheat51]

Dear GOD please be kind and help these refugees. You'll be in many prayers tonight & in the future.

[@HeartlesSv420]

I feel bad for the woman that waited too long & was only able to take 1 bag. She was so stubborn about leaving her house that she ended up having to leave behind what made it a home. Edit: Deleted a stray punctuation mark.

[@northerngirl4666]

Can you imagine a gang of armed thugs invading your house and someone says you can’t defend your family and property? Insane.

[@johnswimcat]

Yet another person who knows what they are talking about pointing out that the West isn't doing enough to help Ukraine. Do any Western politicians realise how important the outcome of this war is?

[@user-ez4qv3rp4g]

Credible. Thanks

[@davidadams6863]

Thank you Times Radio

[@Nick-from-norfolk]

Thanks

[@patrickbelou4527]

respect a ce gars !

[@dan61131]

Putin firing his defense minister Soigo means he regrets invading Ukraine & now that hundreds of thousands of Russians soldiers are dead, Pootin finally realized the bloods in his hands? Now imagine how his four wives mad at him & his daughters are living in shame forever!

[@janrasmussen6626]

Thank u @Times 4 these very important broadcasts 🙏

[@tonydownunder5703]

Great interview 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brio8826]

Where are the F16 s ?

[@briancarno8837]

hiding with the challengers in a shed some where

[@SuperRede4u]

​​​@@briancarno8837No, that's Putler who ran away to see li'l Kim and get on his knees to do some favors. It's pretty amazing to see that the orc military complex has sent all these superb golf carts to the front lines to annihilate the Ukrainians. 😂😂😂😂 Where's all the state of the art: tanks, ifvs, bmps, artillery, etc????? They're now buying fuel from Kazakhstan because their production facilities are being hit daily by Ukraine. Ooops. Black Sea fleet (what's left) is hiding out of the orc side of the pond. Aww. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@philiplbrown]

By end of June they'll be flying in anger. Ukraine has gor through its worst period - Oct-23-Apr 24 with no meaningful military aid. Russia wanted this war, it's about to learn it should be careful what it wish for.

[@TheGullyfoyle]

@@briancarno8837 You don’t understand modern warfare, like the Russians.

[@CalRapz]

@@philiplbrownkeep telling yourself that as much as everyone wants Ukraine to win the reality bud they are now losing more and more territory on a daily basis Ukraine as a nation is in big trouble unfortunately

[@jeannettejordan7104]

Blinken said a couple of days ago that Ukraine was not prohibited from using ATACMS into Russia so one would think that information would be made immediately available to the front lines. Interested to know what is holding them back.

[@user-rv4ob4tg9x]

I think if you actually view the video he was more mealy-mouthed than we’d all like. It’s still open to interpretation. It’s either one of those intermediate steps in officially changing a position or behind the scenes they’re still telling Ukraine no.

[@johnbobak9263]

​@@user-rv4ob4tg9xKeep saying the same comment...BOT!!

[@blackterminal]

They just rolled that back.

[@thorr18BEM]

What if this interview was a day earlier too?

[@Minnienotamouse1]

Great reporting! These guys and Ukraine the Latest are my goto's - why is it the Brits that deliver this kind of quality? I wish ALL reporting was like this ... sensible factual well researched and not chopped around to sensationalise ... no one interrupting each other so you can get to the nuances ... it makes it so much easier to absorb and process. needless to say I dont watch the TV news anymore

[@hormunculus]

Are the “Peaky Blinders” he’s so proud of concentration enthusiasts???

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

I saw Ukraine 🇺🇦 advancing backwards. And I saw the Russia 🇷🇺 retreating forward

[@coomberaider]

Dream Team. Kare’s questions …Maxim’s explanations !

[@SandmanAlpha24]

It's been a blast.... Anyone seen the FSB?

[@LR-jk2jk]

Preventing Ukraine from attacking russia - DESPICABLE.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Onya Kate and great reporting Maxim! Evacuations are by the police and many volunteers with a smattering of foreign volunteers from all over the world.

[@licinionegrao606]

ORCS GO HOME!!!

[@sol1987]

The Master Porc has other plans.

[@user-rv4ob4tg9x]

Thank you for the report

[@frankwalters2239]

MTG must be very happy to see the advance of Russian forces in Ukraine.

[@user-mh3kp7we7i]

Mi5?

[@pq6036]

Great interview Max ✊🏻

[@donsheehan5144]

Kate and Max. Thank you

[@jannwernecke7563]

Stop all restrictions

[@TimEngbergSongs]

How can it be that an aggressor can cause such death and harm while they also can use their border as safe harbor…..crazy!!

[@Bird_McBride]

The conscripted forces got shreaded.

[@victoriahigman6802]

It’s awful. Just awful. It’s all too late anyway.

[@MrAndrew0511]

The way Ukraine has adapted these drones is actually pretty scary since they can disable multimillion dollar equipment but cost $100's. I would not want to fight a fleet of cheap drones carrying bombs.

[@simonfisher2239]

The drones are often much more expensive than that now, I think as they need anti-jamming & anti detection tech and more load carrying & speed. Still a bargain. Russians have upped their own drone game and are also now knocking down UA drones a lot.

[@sunnypedaal]

Thanks 👍🌞

[@austinb1565]

you dont threaten nukes when your military is doing well.

[@davidreid8075]

Under pressure but still with a clear mind.

[@suethompson1736]

Slava Ukraini😍😍😍😍

[@Benedict401]

Berk.

[@Kath-nd6pj]

Add does not “skip”. Makes you wonder about this “fast internet” product!

[@chrisf4268]

Ukraine is not restricted on using ATACMS inside Ukraine

[@Elizabeth-pg1rq]

Depressing

[@67smilerify]

Really well done for this brilliant piece of journalism . Its a great insight to what its like for the defenders of a free Ukraine

[@Bird_McBride]

Imagine if you will if it started raining steel 1/2" ball bearings.

[@simonrb1942]

Ukrainian forces abandoned Lypsti... so, not going that well.

[@homerbeer943]

Where are the F16s?? Kate, why isn't the media asking this every damned day?!?

[@magicjoe-gi7em]

this is nothing compared to how much money Zelenskyy able to hunt down from U.S taxpayers. Zelenskyy is just a legend. You got to give him that.

[@commonwunder]

The most important issue for Russia... is time. This accelerating dilemma converges into two conjoining scenarios. Firstly the new weapons will begin to flow into the hands of the Ukrainian nationalists very soon. It will be a steady trickle... but the US have made it clear, it's not going to abruptly end. This means any major advance in the near-future will be far too costly to contemplate. Pushing the war into a frozen conflict. Which only 'helps' the current Ukrainian nationalist regime enter NATO and complete safety. Time is moving speedily against the Russians .. and they know it. So Russia has to make gains now. The only way to do that is make Ukraine pull resources away from the main 'active' frontline. To try and 'win' the oblasts they annexed... in order to say they have won their main objective. They're using ill-trained cannon fodder to push aimlessly at Kharkiv. The Ukrainians know this is just a poorly executed subterfuge. That's why they aren't concerned about it. They're only concerned about how Russia is using the propaganda from it. It is a meaningless gesture, as most efforts by the Russian regime are now. This leads to Russias' real and main worry. Trump is not going to be elected this year. That's official now. Whomever, or whatever controls the US has made that obvious... Trump is not a mistake they're likely to make a second time. This means four more years of a near-constant military lethal aid reaching the nationalists. As soon as Biden is re-elected... there will be a huge push to 'finish Russia off'. Get as much lethal aid there as possible. The Russian regime has no leverage... all they can do is rattle their nukes. But again, it's a bluff... because they literally cannot use them. Russia is on the ropes... and the regime in charge know it.

[@odick100]

God bless your innocence

[@grahamhireme9283]

commonwunder You are talking absolute garbage

[@jamesburke3803]

This war is clearly a disaster for Russia, and it eventually probably be ended in an armistice and a frozen DMZ, like Korea. But I'm an American, political independent, and I see no evidence that Trump is out. On the contrary, polling clearly shows that he has a slight edge on winning. Many of those who detest him will believe virtually anything, like clutching at talismans. As regards Ukraine if and when Trump wins, i think that is unknown and unknowable. Trump's greatest strength is his unpredictability. That, to a large degree, is why there were wars on his watch. No adversary could calculate how the US would respond to a provocation. As opposed to the Biden administration, for whom "Don't" means.... probably no response.

[@Julian-zj2qy]

commonwunder. Your post is succinct and incisive. Thank you.

[@jamesburke3803]

Correction: Trump's unpredictability is probably the primary reason the world experienced NO new wars on his watch-- potential adversaries could not calculate his probable response, and therefore did not provoke him.

[@user-oq7uw2sy9s]

There is no video evidence.Just words. I was there, I saw something... Everything looks like children's bedtime stories from Maxim

[@waterst9]

EU troops will have to - at the very least - provide troops in a support mode.

[@wilp6064]

Andy McNab eat your heart out, this is vastly superior fiction.

[@gherkamum]

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Blinking said its OK to use ATACMS in Russia... yesterday's news