Attacks come as Ukrainian delegation prepares to meet with US counterparts in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks

Summary

Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine after the U.S. stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv.

The attacks targeted energy infrastructure in multiple regions, injuring civilians. In the face of escalating US hostility, Zelenskyy is pushing for a ceasefire plan, proposing restrictions on missiles and Black Sea operations.

The U.S. has also halted weapons deliveries, and Ukraine reportedly lost access to U.S. satellite imagery.

Despite setbacks, Ukraine intercepted some missiles using French Mirage 2000 jets. The Kremlin is monitoring EU plans for increased defense spending, viewing them as a direct challenge to Russia.

  • @kescusayEnglish
    72•2 days ago

    So… Europe is going to massively step up support for Ukraine. It’s possible that unlike the United States, Europe will have no reservations about giving Ukraine everything it needs to not only hold Russia back, but to outright win.

    An unambiguous win for Ukraine would almost certainly culminate in the death of Vladimir Putin and a full, systemic collapse in Russia. At this point, Russia is all in on destroying and taking over Ukraine, and if it can’t, it’s basically got nothing else to fall back on.

    • @MrFappyEnglish
      21•2 days ago

      I really hope you’re right 🥺

      • @kescusayEnglish
        21•2 days ago

        It’s a very big “if,” though. Europe has a lot of work to do.

        But with the United States falling to fascism and despotism, there’s no one else to step up. And I doubt Europe has any illusions about the size of the threat Russia poses, so they have every incentive to halt Russia’s expansionist goals there in Ukraine.

        Putin once said Russia’s borders don’t end anywhere, a very telling sentiment: He doesn’t believe anything but Russia should get to exist. A country that doesn’t respect its own borders is a threat to all of its neighbors.

        And because of its expansionist goals, its neighbors are the entire world.

      • Higgs bosonEnglish
        15•2 days ago

        Iirc, Orban blocked some. They are also at least somewhat justifiably concerned about Putin’s nukes.

        That said, there were restrictions on spending borrowed money for defense. Annnd why not let the US foot the bill if they were willing? Well this is why.

        The US can no longer be trusted as a reliable defense partner, much as it pains me to admit it. I bet there are a lot of F-35 purchasers doing some serious soul-searching right about now. Macron sure seemed pretty (justifiably) smug about being able to offer to extend their nuclear umbrella.