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Ukraine has a month or two to prepare, not saying that it can stands an all out Russian assault, but if defense are done properly Ukraine prolly could buy time until NATO would do something about it.

Although personally I don't think NATO would do anything. Hard to see NATO going to save Ukraine's ass when it's leader, the US, are preoccupied with China.
It all depends on how important Ukraine is to NATO, I think.
 
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Ukrainian Armed Forces first used Javelin in Donbass - media

21 November 2021, 23:58


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ATGM Javelin was used in the JFO zone, Ukrainian intelligence officers reported

Information was shared by the head of the GUR Kirill Budanov, according to an American journalist.

For the first time, the Ukrainian military used the Javelin anti-tank missile system in the Donbas. This was announced on Sunday, November 21, by the editor-in-chief of the American edition of the Military Times Howard Altman on Twitter.



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The journalist made his statement after the publication of an interview he took with the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov.

"Budanov told me that the Ukrainian troops used Javelin in battle," Altman wrote.





When and under what circumstances the Javelin was used in the Joint Forces operation area is not specified.
 

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Ukraine has a month or two to prepare, not saying that it can stands an all out Russian assault, but if defense are done properly Ukraine prolly could buy time until NATO would do something about it.

Although personally I don't think NATO would do anything. Hard to see NATO going to save Ukraine's ass when it's leader, the US, are preoccupied with China.
But if the US would abandon Ukraine, it would prolly emboldened China's own design for Taiwan.

So maybe the US intervene by parking a carrier strike group in the black sea so that it could send a message to its Pacific rival that any attack on US interests or ally will be met by fire and fury ?

Who knows
 

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It all depends on how important Ukraine is to NATO, I think.
Not even Ukraine's elite sees NATO as important.

 
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Kuleba responded to Peskov's statement about the offensive

https://korrespondent.net/ukraine/p...a-otvetyl-na-zaiavlenye-peskova-o-nastuplenyy

Kuleba once again rejected Kiev's intentions to take back control of Donbass by force

Today the Kremlin said that with the help of information campaigns in the media they are trying to cover up Kiev's intentions to regain control over Donbass by force.

Ukraine is not planning any military operations to forcefully return control over the occupied Donbass. This was announced on Monday, November 22, by Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba in response to a statement by the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov.



"The Russian Federation has increased the intensity of disinformation, including false accusations against Ukraine of allegedly preparing for a military attack in Donbass. Officially: Ukraine is not planning an offensive military operation in Donbass. We are committed to finding a politico-diplomatic solution to the conflict. Ukraine continues to work hard to revive the Normandy format. along with Germany and France as intermediaries, "he wrote on Twitter.

Kuleba called on Russia to engage constructively in diplomatic peace efforts instead of undermining them.

Earlier, Peskov said that with the help of information campaigns in the Western media they are trying to cover up Kiev's intentions to regain control over Donbass by force.
 

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So, he admits they are basically screwed. Otherwise i have to say that russians reacted rather quickly after ukraina showed of their new asimetric capabilities via tb2 drones, denying opportunity to them playing atrition game with separatists.
 
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Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov spoke about the actions of the EU and NATO in the event of Russian aggression

https://korrespondent.net/ukraine/4...o-deistvyiakh-es-y-nato-v-sluchae-ahressyy-rf



The European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) are preparing to act proactively in the event of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

US and British Defense Ministers Lloyd Austin and Ben Wallace, during talks with Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov, said that they are in the stage of very serious consultations between other partners of the Alliance countries and the EU on their readiness to take very decisive steps ahead of the curve in connection with the actions of the Russian Federation on the border. with Ukraine. This was announced on Monday, November 22, by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov on the air of the Freedom of Speech program on the ICTV channel.



“I was assured of unconditional support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the borders recognized by the international community. And I was assured that there are very serious consultations between other partners of the Alliance countries and the EU on the readiness to take very decisive steps, and to be proactive. This will also apply to political , and economic steps, including certain assistance to Ukraine, "Reznikov said.

According to him, he had the opportunity to meet not only with the US Secretary of Defense, but also with representatives of the US State Department, the National Security and Defense Council, senators, and representatives of Congress.

“Everywhere the same phrase sounds:“ We are sending very serious signals that, God forbid, direct intervention in the territory of Ukraine and aggression from the Russian Federation will cost them dearly in all dimensions of understanding the word “expensive”, ”stressed Reznikov.
 
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I'm hundred percent sure soon Ukraine will get F-16s and Patriots. Gradually US increasing the level of weapons.


US intends to send weapons to Ukraine - CNN


The United States may send additional weapons to Ukraine due to the threat of the Russian Federation, - CNN

The United States is in talks with European allies to develop a new package of sanctions in case Russian troops invade Ukraine.

The White House is considering the possibility of sending an additional batch of weapons to Ukraine due to the threat of a Russian attack. Also, the United States can send military advisers to Ukraine. On Monday, November 22, CNN reports.

According to the newspaper, Javelin anti-tank missiles and mortars may be included in the aid package to Ukraine. Air defense systems such as Stinger missiles.

The US Department of Defense insists on sending equipment to Ukraine, which was previously planned to be sent to Afghanistan. This includes, for example, Mi-17 helicopters. It is a Russian helicopter that the United States originally bought to be handed over to the Afghans.

"The Pentagon is now deciding what to do with them after the US withdraws from Afghanistan," says the message.

At the same time, a number of US officials are concerned that the shipment of weapons to Ukraine may be regarded by Moscow as a serious escalation of the conflict.

in particular, retired lieutenant colonel Cedric Leighton told CNN that the Javelin anti-tank missiles "are very effective against the T-80 tanks that the Russians are actually using against Ukraine right now."

He also noted that any additional assistance to Ukraine is undoubtedly fraught with "further exacerbation of tension in relations with Moscow."

Earlier, the media reported that the Ukrainian authorities turned to the United States with a request for the supply of Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

Recall that earlier Ukraine received a shipment of weapons from the United States. Arms and ammunition were delivered as part of the provision of additional security assistance from the US government to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.



Also, the United States called on the allies to supply Ukraine with weapons. A Pentagon spokesman said other countries need to lift restrictions on the supply of lethal weapons to Kiev.
 

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This is the hurdle if they're given a more advanced weapons from the US.

am sure the US is smart enough to understand this.

Most of the money authorized by Congress is for weapons and equipment. Examples that expose the huge challenge of providing effective support are worth noting.
The first is Harris combat radios. These have been supplied to Ukraine in large numbers—as to other CEE militaries. The chief of communications of the Ukrainian Airborne Forces, the unit that has received the most Harris radios, told Come Back Alive
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that because of the low quality of soldiers, they could not be taught properly. The soldiers would also not take responsibility for the equipment because if they lost anything, they had to pay for it. A brigade staff officer deployed to Donbas in a line infantry brigade confirmed that “signal and communication is the weakest part in battalions.”
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He continued, “For example we get Harris Radios—but only a few people knowhow they work. And in day-to-day communication we doesn’t [sic] use them.”

The second is the supply of Javelin anti-tank weapons. This was more a political gift than a war-fighting weapon. The US government was concerned (quite rightly) that if delivered to the frontline, the weapons might either be sold or lost to the Russians. They were, therefore, put into storage near Kyiv 750 miles from the front line.

No attempt has been made to date by the Ukrainian staff (nor apparently the US) to think about strategic uses of the weapon, which could require changes to battle doctrines, structures, tactics or training of commanders at any level to deploy it effectively. Thus, the political and show value (and likely deterrence) was high, but the operational value was no better than that of the anti-tank weapons the Ukrainians produce themselves.


as I said, Ukraine needs to fix how its military works first before expensive arms came in. Am sure the US military planners and policy directors knows this

 
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The new government of Germany promises support to Ukraine







Coalition agreement remembered cooperation with Ukraine

The Greens, Social Democrats and Liberals have entered into a coalition agreement that defines the policies of the new government.

The new German government intends to support Ukraine's movement towards EU membership. Writes about this on Wednesday, November 24, Evropravda with reference to the text of the coalition agreement.





“We will work together with the EU and its member states to further develop the Eastern Partnership. States such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia aspiring to EU membership should be able to approach (this) through consistent rule of law reforms and market economy, "- said in the agreement.

Also, the FRG government will continue to help Ukraine restore territorial integrity and sovereignty.

“We strive to deepen our energy partnership with Ukraine, with great ambitions in renewable energy, green hydrogen production, energy efficiency and CO2 reduction,” the document says.

In turn, the Spiegel edition writes that the coalition demands from Russia to end the war in Donbass and return the annexed Crimea.

"We demand an immediate end to attempts to destabilize Ukraine, violence in eastern Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea. The path to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the lifting of the corresponding sanctions depends on the full implementation of the Minsk agreements. We are in favor of resolving frozen conflicts in the region," agreement.

In addition, the new coalition declared their desire to work closely with Russia on energy issues and solving global problems. She also criticized the restriction of civil and democratic freedoms in Russia.

According to media reports, according to the coalition agreement, the leader of the Social Democrats Olaf Scholz will become the new chancellor of Germany.
 
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North Stream 2 is not mentioned in the German coalition agreement





The new government intends to increase the use of alternative energy sources using gas for the transition period.

In the coalition agreement of the German parties that will form the government, there is no mention of the Nord Stream 2 project, Europravda writes on Wednesday, November 24.



"Natural gas is indispensable for the transition period," the document says.

At the same time, the new government of Germany intends to accelerate the expansion of the use of renewable energy sources.

“We are accelerating the massive expansion of renewables and the construction of modernized gas-fired power plants to meet the growing demand for electricity over the next few years at competitive prices. could be converted to climate neutral gases, "the text of the agreement says.

Note that in the text of the coalition agreement, the new government of Germany promises to support Ukraine's movement towards membership in the European Union.
 
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US prepares additional support for Ukraine - media

25 November 2021, 04:00



The United States offered to allocate an additional $ 50 million to Ukraine for military aid

The United States is in talks with European allies to develop a new package of sanctions in case Russian troops invade Ukraine.

In the United States, Senators Rob Portman and Gene Shahin proposed to allocate an additional 50 million to Ukraine through the Pentagon. They proposed an amendment to the US budget for 2022. This was reported on Wednesday, November 24 by Politico.

It is reported that the senators have proposed an amendment to the US military budget, which involves an increase in funding from the Pentagon for the armament of Ukraine from $ 300 million to $ 350 million.

According to the newspaper, 125 million of this amount will be spent on the purchase of destructive weapons to contain Russian aggression.

It is also known that the United States is negotiating with its European allies to develop a new package of sanctions in case Russian troops invade Ukraine.

In addition, lawmakers are trying to amend the wording of the sanctions to include it in the National Defense Powers Act.

Let us remind you that the Canadian authorities are considering the possibility of strengthening their military mission in Ukraine "against the background of Russia's aggressive activity on the border."
 

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This is the hurdle if they're given a more advanced weapons from the US.

am sure the US is smart enough to understand this.








as I said, Ukraine needs to fix how its military works first before expensive arms came in. Am sure the US military planners and policy directors knows this

This may sound weird, but Turkey should offer training regiment to Ukraine and partially pick the soldiers they train. Imagine it as an opportunity to Tatars in Ukraine :)
 
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This may sound weird, but Turkey should offer training regiment to Ukraine and partially pick the soldiers they train. Imagine it as an opportunity to Tatars in Ukraine :)
Bro indeed Ukrainian Army is very disciplined, they are doing very well then other countries.
Here People are educated and have different Slavic culture.

There might be few problems related to NATO integration but as i said people here learn faster.


The Ukrainian officers came from "Red Army tradition : discipline"
 

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Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov spoke about the actions of the EU and NATO in the event of Russian aggression

https://korrespondent.net/ukraine/4...o-deistvyiakh-es-y-nato-v-sluchae-ahressyy-rf



The European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) are preparing to act proactively in the event of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

US and British Defense Ministers Lloyd Austin and Ben Wallace, during talks with Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov, said that they are in the stage of very serious consultations between other partners of the Alliance countries and the EU on their readiness to take very decisive steps ahead of the curve in connection with the actions of the Russian Federation on the border. with Ukraine. This was announced on Monday, November 22, by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov on the air of the Freedom of Speech program on the ICTV channel.



“I was assured of unconditional support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the borders recognized by the international community. And I was assured that there are very serious consultations between other partners of the Alliance countries and the EU on the readiness to take very decisive steps, and to be proactive. This will also apply to political , and economic steps, including certain assistance to Ukraine, "Reznikov said.

According to him, he had the opportunity to meet not only with the US Secretary of Defense, but also with representatives of the US State Department, the National Security and Defense Council, senators, and representatives of Congress.

“Everywhere the same phrase sounds:“ We are sending very serious signals that, God forbid, direct intervention in the territory of Ukraine and aggression from the Russian Federation will cost them dearly in all dimensions of understanding the word “expensive”, ”stressed Reznikov.
What about FR and GER, what are they saying?
 
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$ 50 mio. As a Jew, you would get $ 50 billions.
İt's not the matter amount of money. They will donate more weapons ( javelins) which irritates Putin.

Ukraine is consistently supported with financial credits.
 

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