Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War over Donetsk & Lugansk
REPORTS & ANALYSIS
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Ukraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 799 (2 May 2024)
KUPYANSK FRONT Russian forces expanded control over Kyslivka slightly, signifying... Read more →
Ukraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 798 (1 May 2024)
KUPYANSK FRONT KUPYANSK FRONT Russian forces made progress north of... Read more →
Ukraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 797 (30 April 2024)
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Ukraine War Frontline Changes Report – Day 793 (26 April 2024)
AVDIIVKA FRONT Ukrainian forces got massively ejected from eastern Novokalynove... Read more →
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SITUATION OVERVIEW
DEMANDS (as of 29 march 2022)
- Recognise the independence of Luhansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republics
- Recognise Crimea as Russian territory
- Demilitarize to only defensive weaponry and no offensive weaponry
- Declare neutral status and not join any military alliances or blocs like NATO (constitutional change)
COMPROMISE
- Allow Ukraine to join the European Union
- De-escalation of military activities in some parts of Ukraine, particularly near Chernihiv and Kyiv.
Point of view
"If they continue to do what they are doing, they are calling into question the future of Ukrainian statehood. And if this happens, it will be entirely on their conscience."
President
Russia
... in a veiled threat to annex or dissolve the state of Ukraine, as he continued to pin the blame the war squarely on the Ukrainian leadership and slammed their resistance to the invasion.
Point of view
"(The operation’s ultimate goal is) to protect the people who have been subjected for eight years to genocide by the Kiev regime.
(Moscow would) embark on a demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, and handing over to justice those who committed numerous atrocities against civilians.
We do not have plans to occupy Ukrainian territories. We are not going to impose anything on anyone by force"
President
Russia
... after announcing that a special operation had been launched to defend the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics from "Ukrainian aggression."
In the televised address, Putin also accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and offer Moscow security guarantees. He said Russia's goal was not to occupy Ukraine.
DIPLOMACY
Ukraine had cut diplomatic relations with Russia
President
Ukraine
... announced in a televised statement.
Point of view
"No one rejects the option of negotiations, every war ends with negotiations, but it is your position at the negotiating table that matters. Today, negotiations with Russia are being conducted on the battlefield, and this is the only type of negotiations that it really understands.
But we are ready to sit down at the table when it comes to the complete restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine. And we are articulating this very clearly to all partners; they have also not ruled out the possibility of negotiations"
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ukraine
... in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, stated that Ukraine does not reject negotiations with Russia, but is ready to agree to them only when it comes to the full restoration of territorial integrity.
DEMANDS (as of 29 march 2022)
- "NATO Article 5" type security guarantee - guarantors to include: Russia, United Kingdom, China, United States, Turkey, France, Canada, Italy, Poland and Israel.
- Guarantors will go to war to protect Ukraine if it is invaded (as per what the security guarantee expected)
- Territory to be guaranteed do not apply to Crimea and Donbass, however it do include parts of Luhansk and Donetsk's oblast
- No objection against joining European Union
- 15 years moratorium on the status of Crimea to negotiate Crimea's future
- Both sides to not use military force to resolve Crimea issue
COMPROMISE
- Pledge not to join any military alliances
- Pledge not to host foreign military bases or foreign troops
- Military exercises will require approval from guarantors
- Pledge not to seek/obtain weapon of mass destruction including nuclear weapons
Point of view
"Regarding NATO, I have cool down regarding that question long time ago, after we understood that Russia is not good with it, NATO is not ready to accept Ukraine.
The alliance is afraid of controversial things and confrontation with Russia. I never wanted to be a country that is begging something on it's knees. We are not going to be that country, and I don't want to be that president"
President
Ukraine
... in an exclusive interview with David Muir of the ABC News, when he was asked if he would go with the 3 conditions set by Russia to end the war: change constitution to give up joining NATO, recognise Crimea as part of Russia and recognise the independence of 2 separatist region in the east.
Point of view
"We are not part of this conflict, and we have a responsibility to ensure that it does not escalate and spread beyond Ukraine, because that would be even more devastating and more dangerous."
NATO
... speaking after chairing a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
NATO countries refused on Friday to police a no-fly zone over Ukraine, warning that such a move could provoke widespread war in Europe with nuclear power Russia, the organization’s top civilian official said.
Point of view
"You have two options. Start a Third World War, go to war with Russia physically. Or two, make sure that a country that acts so contrary to international law ends up paying a price for having done it.
There's no sanction that is immediate, it's not like you can sanction someone and say "you're no longer going to be able to be the president of Russia.
But I think, I know these sanctions are the broadest sanctions in history, and economic sanctions and political sanctions"
President
United States
... explained in an interview with progressive social media influencer Brian Tyler Cohen.
Point of view
"President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable."
President
United States
... in a written statement condemning Russia for an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” on Ukraine.
Biden says he plans to speak to the American people Thursday after a meeting of the Group of Seven leaders. More sanctions against Russia are expected to be announced Thursday.
STRATEGIC PICTURE
Belarus has approved a new constitution via referendum that ditches the country's non-nuclear status. This new constitution could likely see Russia deploy nuclear weaponry within Belarus
Belarus
... cited the Belarus central elections commission saying 65.2% of those who took part voted in favor.
Point of view
"I would like to state clearly and unequivocally that Georgia is not going to join the financial and economic sanctions, taking into account our national interests and the interests of the population.
This will only harm our country and our population. I, as the one responsible for the people of our country and as the head of the government, who is responsible for both domestic and foreign policy, will be guided only by national interests"
... told journalists that this decision (to join the financial and economic sanctions imposed on Russia) will only harm the country and population .
Point of view
"We will present a package of massive, targeted sanctions.... freeze Russian assets in the EU and stop access of Russian banks to our financial market.
This is designed to take a heavy toll on the Kremlin’s ability to finance war.
We will not let President Putin tear down Europe's security architecture. He should not underestimate the resolve and strength of our democracies."
President
European Comission
... at a press conference.
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[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day174 (16/8) Summary – Both Rus and Ukr airbases attacked; battle SE of Kharkiv
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[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 171 (13/8) Summary – Russia attacks at Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv fronts
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[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 163-168 (5-10/8) Summary – Heavy fighting at the Bakhmut and Donetsk Front
Full Report: 00:00 Intro02:17 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal strike reported at Voronovytsya (7/8)04:26 Russia strikes Foreign Legion “stronghold” at Vyvodove (6/8) 05:24 Mykolaiv Front (Bridge at Kakhovka HPP damaged (10/8))06:46 Mykolaiv Front (Fighting reported at Blahodatne (6/8), Partyzanske (6/8), Pervomaiske (9/8)) 09:09 Davydiv Brid Front09:49 Southern Front (Ukrainian Su-25 shot down over Sontseve (6/8))10:24 Southern Front (Ukrainian…
[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 158-160 (31/7 – 2/8) Summary – Russian breakthrough at Semyhirya and Pisky
Full Report: 00:00 Intro01:54 Ukraine announce the arrival of 4 x HIMAR system in Ukraine02:32 Odessa Front (1st grain cargo shipped out of Ukraine controlled ports)05:38 Southern Front (Fighting reported at Trudoliubivka) 07:33 Zaporizhzhia Line (Fighting reported at Luhivske, Novopil, Neskuchne) 09:29 Donetsk Front (Fighting reported at Marinka)10:20 Donetsk Front (Russian forces captured Pisky dam…
[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 156-157 (29-30/7) Summary – Sevastapol Navy Day cancelled due to drone strike
Full Report: 00:00 Intro01:10 Crossborder Shelling at Lomakovka 02:48 Russian Ka-52 shot down (location unknown) by 93rd OMB Kholodnyi Yar04:16 Ukrainian UAV strike on Black Sea Fleet HQ in Sevastapol 06:21 Russia strikes train station at Pokrovsk 08:32 Mykolaiv Front (Antonovskiy Bridge currently being repaired by the Russians)09:03 Mykolaiv Front (Alleged Ukrainian offensive from Oleksandrivka)11:11…
[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 153-155 (26-28/7) Summary – Russia launches major offensives across Donetsk
00:00 Intro01:13 Crossborder Shellings reported at Sachkovizhi (Bryansk), Mykolaivka (Chernihiv), Ryasne (Sumy)02:12 Mykolaiv Front (Ukrainian HIMARS Shelling on Antonovskyi Bridge)04:07 Mykolaiv Front (Ukrainian Mi-8 shot down over Bilozirka)05:24 Davydiv Brid Front (Ukrainian forces retreated from Andriivka & Lozove – status unknown)06:46 Davydiv Brid Front (Ukrainian forces captured Bilohirka but may have retreated from Bilohirka after)08:49…
[ Ukraine SITREP ] Day 151-152 (24-25/7) Summary – Russian forces capture Vuhlehirska PP & Pokrovske
Full Report: – Russia strikes Zatoka bridge with 2 missiles – Russia strikes HIMARS/M777 ammunition transshipment base – Sabotage bombing on railway track reported at Melitopol – Ukrainian Bayraktar TB-2 shot down over Grayvoron – Russia strikes temp deployment point of Foreign Legion – Crossborder shellings by Russia on Khrinivka (Chernihiv) and Tovstodubove, Yastrubyne, Volodymyrivka…
[ Kryvyi Rih Front ] Parallel Universe develops as both Ukr and Rus forces had successful offensives
Russian forces captured Mala Shestirnya, Knyazivka, Topolyne, Potomkyne and Dobyranka OR Ukraine forces attacked and maybe captured Olhyne, threatening to encircle 2000 Russian troops at Vysokopillya Full Report
[ Zaporizhzhia Line ] Russia MoD Map: Russia captured Novopil, Novodarivka & Olhivske; lost Charivne
Russian forces also secured Verkhnya Krynytsya, Verkhnia and southern half of Kamyanske View Post Full Report:
[ Bakhmut Front ] Russian forces captured Hryhorivka & Verkhnokamyanske; entered Siversk and Soledar
00:00 Intro00:18 Russian forces captured Hryhorivka01:06 Fighting reported east of Serebrianka02:08 Important of Siversk02:46 Russian forces captured Verkhnokamyanske and entered Siversk04:46 Spirne continue to be disputed05:00 Fighting between Spirne and Ivano-Darivska05:25 Russian forces entered Soledar08:24 Situation with Stryapivka and Nova Kamyanka08:59 Fighting reported at Vesela Dolyna and Vershyna10:00 Conclusion Full Report:
