Vitaly Shevchenko
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Ukraine was getting the vast chunk, I believe 80% of its intelligence that helped it target Russian energy infrastructure, ammunition storage facilities, intercept missiles. 80% of that intelligence came from the United States. Replacing that would be an enormous challenge for Europe.
Ukraine was getting the vast chunk, I believe 80% of its intelligence that helped it target Russian energy infrastructure, ammunition storage facilities, intercept missiles. 80% of that intelligence came from the United States. Replacing that would be an enormous challenge for Europe.
When it comes to producing weaponry, as we heard from Keir Starmer, there are plans to produce missiles in Northern Ireland. But that means new jobs, new production facilities. That takes a lot of time.
When it comes to producing weaponry, as we heard from Keir Starmer, there are plans to produce missiles in Northern Ireland. But that means new jobs, new production facilities. That takes a lot of time.
When it comes to producing weaponry, as we heard from Keir Starmer, there are plans to produce missiles in Northern Ireland. But that means new jobs, new production facilities. That takes a lot of time.
I wish we knew. At this moment in time, I don't think anyone outside of the White House and possibly even Kiev knows what's in the deal. The dictionary definition of the deal is that you get something, we get something. But most, if not all, of the talk... about the deal that we've been hearing from Washington is about what Ukraine should give.
I wish we knew. At this moment in time, I don't think anyone outside of the White House and possibly even Kiev knows what's in the deal. The dictionary definition of the deal is that you get something, we get something. But most, if not all, of the talk... about the deal that we've been hearing from Washington is about what Ukraine should give.
I wish we knew. At this moment in time, I don't think anyone outside of the White House and possibly even Kiev knows what's in the deal. The dictionary definition of the deal is that you get something, we get something. But most, if not all, of the talk... about the deal that we've been hearing from Washington is about what Ukraine should give.
So when we use the word transactional, this isn't a straightforward business transaction. We're dealing with a country that's fighting for its survival. When it comes to American citizens acting as a human shield, potentially, well, they're there now. And just yesterday, Russia targeted a hotel in central Ukraine where American citizens were staying as well as British citizens as well.
So when we use the word transactional, this isn't a straightforward business transaction. We're dealing with a country that's fighting for its survival. When it comes to American citizens acting as a human shield, potentially, well, they're there now. And just yesterday, Russia targeted a hotel in central Ukraine where American citizens were staying as well as British citizens as well.
So when we use the word transactional, this isn't a straightforward business transaction. We're dealing with a country that's fighting for its survival. When it comes to American citizens acting as a human shield, potentially, well, they're there now. And just yesterday, Russia targeted a hotel in central Ukraine where American citizens were staying as well as British citizens as well.
That didn't stop Russia from attacking. American companies are still operating in Ukraine. McDonald's, it's there. It doesn't stop Russia.
That didn't stop Russia from attacking. American companies are still operating in Ukraine. McDonald's, it's there. It doesn't stop Russia.
That didn't stop Russia from attacking. American companies are still operating in Ukraine. McDonald's, it's there. It doesn't stop Russia.
Because we've got to be clear that Ukraine is getting really desperate. So any pause in attacks is good from that point of view. But as James just pointed out, the elephant in the room is what's Russia thinking about it? Because we can spend all day talking about various suggestions of a peacekeeping force or a truce.
Because we've got to be clear that Ukraine is getting really desperate. So any pause in attacks is good from that point of view. But as James just pointed out, the elephant in the room is what's Russia thinking about it? Because we can spend all day talking about various suggestions of a peacekeeping force or a truce.
Because we've got to be clear that Ukraine is getting really desperate. So any pause in attacks is good from that point of view. But as James just pointed out, the elephant in the room is what's Russia thinking about it? Because we can spend all day talking about various suggestions of a peacekeeping force or a truce.
However, Russia is clearly indicating that its appetites are absolutely undiminished. Various officials in Moscow are saying that the special military operation will go on. Its original objectives will be reached. More land will be captured. Peacekeepers forget it. That's unacceptable. Truce, no, because fighting will rekindle with renewed force.
However, Russia is clearly indicating that its appetites are absolutely undiminished. Various officials in Moscow are saying that the special military operation will go on. Its original objectives will be reached. More land will be captured. Peacekeepers forget it. That's unacceptable. Truce, no, because fighting will rekindle with renewed force.
However, Russia is clearly indicating that its appetites are absolutely undiminished. Various officials in Moscow are saying that the special military operation will go on. Its original objectives will be reached. More land will be captured. Peacekeepers forget it. That's unacceptable. Truce, no, because fighting will rekindle with renewed force.