Ukraine: The Latest Daring new offensive sees Ukraine push 5km behind Russian line
Feb 7, 2025
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Tank Commander and chemical weapons expert, shares insights on Ukraine's recent military advances and the implications of a leaked peace plan. Alongside him, Anastasia Marushevska, Editor-in-chief of Ukraїner International, discusses the critical role of USAID in supporting Ukrainian media and civil society. The conversation uncovers the challenges local outlets face and the importance of international support. They also touch on the evolving geopolitical landscape and the urgency in military recruitment for future operations.
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Ukrainian Advance in Kursk
- Ukrainian forces launched new mechanized assaults in Kursk Oblast, advancing about 5 kilometers southeast of Suja.
- The Russian MOD claims to have repelled the attacks, but information remains difficult to verify.
US Surveillance Over Black Sea
- A US Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft conducted its first reconnaissance flight over the Black Sea since the full-scale invasion began.
- This, along with other subtle cues, hints at potential renewed US interest in the Ukrainian conflict.
Trump's Potential Sanctions Strategy
- US Special Envoy, Keith Kellogg, states that Trump is prepared to escalate sanctions against Russia.
- Kellogg also criticized Biden's approach to Ukraine, calling it a "bumper sticker, not a strategy."