On 9/4/2024 at 6:11 PM, beautifulthailand99 said:

BREAKING :  The Foreign Minister has just submitted a letter of resignation. Head of the Army , Head of the Air Force, Head of Defence Department, numerous mid level officials have all gone in recent memory. 

 

https://kyivindependent.com/breaking-fm-kuleba-submits-letter-of-resignation/

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmytro_Kuleba

 

EDIT  he jumped.

 

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/3/7473317/

 

Background: On Tuesday, three ministers and Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna submitted resignation letters to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament).

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-arms-chief-two-other-ministers-tender-resignation-top-lawmaker-says-2024-09-03/

 

"For this, we must strengthen some areas of the government and changes in its make-up have been prepared. There will also be changes in the (president's) office."
Zelenskiy has also dismissed Rostyslav Shurma, one of his deputy chiefs of staff whose portfolio is the economy, according to a decree published on the presidential website.
David Arakhamia, a senior lawmaker for Zelenskiy's party, said there would be a "major government reset" that would see more than half of the ministers change.
"Tomorrow a day of sackings awaits us, and a day of appointments the day after," he said.

Does this qualify as rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic as it was sinking?

16 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

Good. Less men and weapons to fight in areas that matter.

 

 

With the bridges blown I doubt the Ukrainians can break out and are now confined to that area. They can be dealt with once the larger objective is secured.

A great artcle that chimes with my thoughts and infers the sooner the fighting stops the sooner a post war Ukraine can be shaped. I take personal slurs in my stride I have always been and remain a realist hopefully bringing some necessary facts to the debate rather than propaganda.

 

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/putin-will-never-give-ukraine

 

Since the invasion, the United States’ strategy toward the war in Ukraine has been characterized by wishful thinking. If only Washington can impose enough costs on Putin, it can convince him to halt the war in Ukraine. If only it can send enough weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv can push Russian forces out. After two and a half years, it should be clear that neither outcome is in the offing. The best approach is to play for time—holding the line in Ukraine, minimizing the costs for the United States, and preparing for the day Putin eventually leaves. This is an admittedly unsatisfying and politically unpalatable approach. But it is the only realistic option

Latest from UK Defense Intelligence

 

As his popularity fades Volodymyr Zelensky culls his cabinet - He has reshuffled his team and concentrated power - The Economist

 

Echoes of Nguyễn Văn Thiệu for those with long memories he railed at US perfidy at the end.

 

https://archive.is/h3x36

 

Those lined up for dismissal included heavyweights. Two deputy prime ministers, Iryna Vereschuk and Olga Stefanishyna. The justice minister, Denys Maliuska. The charismatic, ponytailed head of the ministry of strategic industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin. Environment minister, Ruslan Strilets, and the head of the State Property Fund, Vitalii Koval. Perhaps the best known of those departing is Dmytro Kuleba, the long-time foreign minister. Explaining his reshuffle, Mr Zelensky said the country needed a “new structure.” He will not have missed the massive drop in government popularity registered by polls in recent months. With elections cancelled during the war, this was one of the only levers he could pull.

8 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Well, its no surprise what side of the fence you are. 

Aye. I’m on the side of fairness and equality, not imperialism and colonialism.

14 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Aye. I’m on the side of fairness and equality, not imperialism and colonialism.

I stick to facts, you are on the side of Russia a state sponsor of terrorism who has and continues its war crimes

 

Post and replies removed for making unsubstaniated claims along with an off topic troll post @Gweiloman

 

"Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source."

11 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

I stick to facts, you are on the side of Russia a state sponsor of terrorism who has and continues its war crimes

 

One day, you may realise (although I doubt it very much) that your facts are not really facts after all.

 

Once upon a time, it was a fact that the sun revolved around the earth.

1 minute ago, Gweiloman said:

One day, you may realise (although I doubt it very much) that your facts are not really facts after all.

 

Once upon a time, it was a fact that the sun revolved around the earth.

When you have nothing go off topic 

59 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Aye. I’m on the side of fairness and equality, not imperialism and colonialism.

I don't know where to start but Putin is no good guy but a gangster kleptocrat who keeps order on top of a gold mine.

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

 

 

With the bridges blown I doubt the Ukrainians can break out and are now confined to that area. They can be dealt with once the larger objective is secured.

Rooting for Russia again. Wow.

 

3 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

Aye. I’m on the side of fairness and equality, not imperialism and colonialism.

 

And yet you are sympathetic to Russia which has violated Ukraine's sovereignty with its invasion and seizure of land.

1 hour ago, Patong2021 said:

 

And yet you are sympathetic to Russia which has violated Ukraine's sovereignty with its invasion and seizure of land.

Not to mention Putin's genocidal intentions towards Ukraine. 

13 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Echoes of Nguyễn Văn Thiệu for those with long memories he railed at US perfidy at the end.

I remember him well, including how he attempted to escape with a load of gold at the end. Will Zelensky follow his example?

https://www.nytimes.com/1975/04/14/archives/thieu-said-to-try-to-send-out-gold.html

 

Seems that the game is almost up for Ukraine, with failed diversions in Kursk, and Trump by no means looking as if he is a dead duck in the coming elections.

If Zelensky gets his wish for long range missiles and permission to use them, it's likely, IMO, that his departing gift to Ukraine is massive destruction in return. He is IMO lacking in air defense missiles given his desperation to get more and the ease with which Russian missiles are getting through.

1 minute ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I remember him well, including how he attempted to escape with a load of gold at the end. Will Zelensky follow his example?

Seems that the game is almost up for Ukraine, with failed diversions in Kursk, and Trump by no means looking as if he is a dead duck in the coming elections.

If Zelensky gets his wish for long range missiles and permission to use them, it's likely, IMO, that his departing gift to Ukraine is massive destruction in return. He is IMO lacking in air defense missiles given his desperation to get more and the ease with which Russian missiles are getting through.

What a disgusting accusation about Zelinsky's character!

You have no shame at all with your vicious pro Putin propaganda.

 

10 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

Aye. I’m on the side of fairness and equality, not imperialism and colonialism.

It's good to hear that you are anti-Putin. 

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Thank you for your insults and untruths about my opinions. Says everything about you.

Your sleaze attacks on Ukraine are epic. Zelinsky has nothing to do with  Nguyễn Văn Thiệu. The Russia Ukraine war of choice by genocidal war criminal dictator Putin has nothing to do with the Vietnam war. You are obviously simping for Putin.

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Your sleaze attacks on Ukraine are epic. Zelinsky has nothing to do with  Nguyễn Văn Thiệu. The Russia Ukraine war of choice by genocidal war criminal dictator Putin has nothing to do with the Vietnam war. You are obviously simping for Putin.

Thank you. I appreciate your corrections of my erroneous posts.

Keep it up.

as always Russia propaganda starts with the "" it's not us, it's them""

 

Putin Finally Ready for Peace with Zelensky? Blames US & EU for Sabotaging Talks and Fueling War

 

 

Putin Finally Ready for Peace with Zelensky? Blames US & EU for Sabotaging Talks and Fueling War | Watch (msn.com)

 

Putin Denies Russia Is 'Nervous' About Kursk Incursion Amid Strange Rant Over 'Sacred Duty'

https://au.yahoo.com/news/putin-denies-russia-nervous-kursk-090233061.html

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Thank you. I appreciate your corrections of my erroneous posts.

Keep it up.

You obviously think that's clever. It ain't.

I guess China no limits friendship is not filling up the coffers

Major Russian lenders say yuan coffers empty, urge central bank action

 

Major Russian lenders say yuan coffers empty, urge central bank action (msn.com)

and some very good news, hope they are long range ones

Live: UK to supply Ukraine with hundreds of new missiles

 

https://au.yahoo.com/news/live-uk-supply-ukraine-hundreds-232727765.html

he contradicts himself and mixed up the number of deaths, but what else to expect from their propaganda, laughable

 

Putin calls Ukraine's incursion into Kursk a 'failure' and alleges heavy Ukrainian losses

https://au.yahoo.com/news/putin-calls-ukraines-incursion-kursk-120617542.html

 

and he just stabbed his BF on the back.... he does know how to use sarcasm

Vladimir Putin claims he wants 'infectious' Kamala Harris to win US election over Donald Trump

https://au.yahoo.com/news/vladimir-putin-says-wants-infectious-100700975.html

 

am not surprised, anything is possible from the sociopath

Ukraine-Russia war: Kalashnikovs and combat drones on the curriculum for Russian schoolchildren

https://au.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-russia-war-kalashnikovs-combat-190000323.html

 

1 hour ago, Mavideol said:

I guess China no limits friendship is not filling up the coffers

Major Russian lenders say yuan coffers empty, urge central bank action

 

Major Russian lenders say yuan coffers empty, urge central bank action (msn.com)

China is only interested in taking advantage of Russia.

What an achievement for Putin! Putting his country in the hands of its most dangerous neighbour. 😃

My point about Nguyễn Văn Thiệu which will rapidly be deleted is many foreign leaders have had years long friendships with the US and big puff pieces in the NYT and the like doubt as to how they are transforming their countries and advancing the cause of freedom in the world and how the US will support them to the end. And then they don't and the circus moves on leaving your country in ruins and yes he took 16 tonnes of gold with him when he took the ride.

“It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.”
― Henry Kissinger

“America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests”
― Henry Kissinger