Farnhamia wrote:We’re four days into the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping, but it certainly shows a few signs of slowing down.
Ukraine was invaded by Russia on February 23, 2022, and Russian forces have pushed into a sizable chunk of Ukrainian territory. Despite Russia’s initial success, Ukraine has proven a tougher nut to crack than expected and is fiercely resisting the Russian invasion, especially in the capital of Kyiv. Stories like the Ghost of Kyiv and legends like the Snake Island Crew have only bolstered Ukrainian resistance.
Ukraine, for their part, has successfully appealed to western nations. Heavy sanctions have been applied to Russia -- threatening Putin's base -- and Ukraine is getting arms and humanitarian support from multiple countries, including Germany, the US, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Canada, among others. Schisms have erupted in the halls of the Russian elite, with multiple governmental figures and oligarchs condemning Russia's invasion. Despite Russia cracking down on dissent, protests have still erupted across the country in protest towards the war.
Will Ukraine hold? Will Russia take Kyiv? Time will tell…
Ukraine has held. The Russians have not taken Kyiv and they have, indeed, withdrawn from that city, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Other places in Ukraine have not been so lucky (if one may even use that word), places like Kherson and Mariupol. The US and her allies continue to add sanctions. Russia and her allies continue to breathe defiance, at the same time as Moscow speaks of a refocusing of goals on Eastern Ukraine.
Time will tell ...
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