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And President Zelensky has said that this is a clear demonstration that Russia is not interested in peace. And I think when we consider...
And President Zelensky has said that this is a clear demonstration that Russia is not interested in peace. And I think when we consider...
the ceasefire efforts being led by America at the moment, where the question of just how up for peace Russia is is increasingly being asked, this is something Ukraine is looking to highlight and something that leaves Ukraine in no doubt that Russia is only interested as of now in continuing to wage its full-scale invasion.
the ceasefire efforts being led by America at the moment, where the question of just how up for peace Russia is is increasingly being asked, this is something Ukraine is looking to highlight and something that leaves Ukraine in no doubt that Russia is only interested as of now in continuing to wage its full-scale invasion.
I think it's more of a hope than a sense. I think, you know, you've had European leaders try to impose some kind of timeline as they'd like it on Russia, saying that Vladimir Putin can't obfuscate forever. He can't be adding caveats or demands to America's calls for it to come to the table forever. Most tellingly today, you've had Marco Rubio
I think it's more of a hope than a sense. I think, you know, you've had European leaders try to impose some kind of timeline as they'd like it on Russia, saying that Vladimir Putin can't obfuscate forever. He can't be adding caveats or demands to America's calls for it to come to the table forever. Most tellingly today, you've had Marco Rubio
say that Russia will have to make a decision in weeks and not months. And I think that is a reflection, finally, of the impatience Washington has in wanting to get this war ended. I mean, you know, once upon a time, Donald Trump said he wanted it over in a day. And I think what Ukraine will be hoping is that just maybe what we've seen in Krivyi Rih
say that Russia will have to make a decision in weeks and not months. And I think that is a reflection, finally, of the impatience Washington has in wanting to get this war ended. I mean, you know, once upon a time, Donald Trump said he wanted it over in a day. And I think what Ukraine will be hoping is that just maybe what we've seen in Krivyi Rih
And what we've seen with the growing frustration with Moscow, just maybe it might nudge Washington to act on its threats of further sanctions for Russia as it continues to mount this global trade war. But as of now, perhaps the tide is turning.
And what we've seen with the growing frustration with Moscow, just maybe it might nudge Washington to act on its threats of further sanctions for Russia as it continues to mount this global trade war. But as of now, perhaps the tide is turning.
But when you're Ukraine, when you're on the receiving end of these attacks, when you're continuing to defend yourself in this war, there is no happy ending. I don't think anyone's under any illusion about that.
But when you're Ukraine, when you're on the receiving end of these attacks, when you're continuing to defend yourself in this war, there is no happy ending. I don't think anyone's under any illusion about that.
Well, Ukraine continues to launch drone attacks inside Russian territory. It's certainly looking to frustrate Russia's supply lines in that respect. But what Ukraine is also trying to do... These are the spinning plates Ukraine is trying to juggle at the moment. It's also trying to demonstrate that it can adhere to a ceasefire agreed...
Well, Ukraine continues to launch drone attacks inside Russian territory. It's certainly looking to frustrate Russia's supply lines in that respect. But what Ukraine is also trying to do... These are the spinning plates Ukraine is trying to juggle at the moment. It's also trying to demonstrate that it can adhere to a ceasefire agreed...
between America, Russia and Ukraine to pause striking infrastructure. So Ukraine is holding off on that for now, and it is claiming that Russia is continually breaking this ceasefire by doing the exact opposite. So Ukraine is actually having to show restraint with these kind of attacks.
between America, Russia and Ukraine to pause striking infrastructure. So Ukraine is holding off on that for now, and it is claiming that Russia is continually breaking this ceasefire by doing the exact opposite. So Ukraine is actually having to show restraint with these kind of attacks.
But a like-for-like response is something you rarely see because of the constant nature of these aerial bombardments waged by Russia. James Waterhouse in Kiev.
But a like-for-like response is something you rarely see because of the constant nature of these aerial bombardments waged by Russia. James Waterhouse in Kiev.
What did you feel was so wrong about what Mr. Yoon did?
What did you feel was so wrong about what Mr. Yoon did?