A Western official told CNN in an article published Tuesday that it’s “extremely” unlikely that Ukraine will make progress in its counteroffensive in the coming weeks that will alter the balance of the war with Russia.
“They’re still going to see, for the next couple of weeks, if there is a chance of making some progress. But for them to really make progress that would change the balance of this conflict, I think, it’s extremely, highly unlikely,” an unnamed senior Western diplomat said.
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) also spoke to CNN about the counteroffensive and said the briefings Congress has received on the assault are “sobering.” He said the situation was the “most difficult time of the war.”
Leading up to the counteroffensive, the Discord leaks and media reports revealed that the US did not believe Ukraine could regain much territory. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Western officials did not think Ukraine had enough weapons or equipment to dislodge Russian forces. But the Biden administration pushed for the assault anyway, as it rejected the idea of a ceasefire.
Ukraine is struggling to break through multiple layers of Russian defense, most notably vast minefields. The Wall Street Journal quoted a Ukrainian platoon commander in an article published Tuesday who said the Ukrainians are “demining the fields with bodies,” demonstrating the massive human cost. “It’s awful,” the platoon commander said.
Another Western diplomat told CNN that Ukraine hasn’t even gotten through Russia’s first defensive line. “Even if they would keep on fighting for the next several weeks, if they haven’t been able to make more breakthroughs throughout these last seven, eight weeks, what is the likelihood that they will suddenly, with more depleted forces, make them? Because the conditions are so hard,” the diplomat said.
Borrow and spend democrats attack Russia. Borrow and spend republicans want to get tough on China. Both borrow and spend parties want to attack Iran and Korea. US politicians have squeezed Americans dry with austerity and interest payments are going up. This is funny.
They a sick and twisted human beings but typical of imperialists.
If Democrats are comfortable enough to share that on CNN and CNN brought him on to share those views (his words were not a surprize because the segment’s producer had him on to say those words) this is likely a conscious effort to prepare the public for a end to this and billions of dollars of rebuilding.
Just think of the skim off of that both here in DC and Ukraine; 60% perhaps will actually be used in reconstruction, the rest will be for luxury goods for politicians and comedians.
Yet Biden wants more money.
As always, the goal of the filthy Neocons / MIC is not to win wars but to perpetuate them for as long as possible. These demented psychopaths care nothing for the soldiers fighting or even the reasons they are fighting and killing one another. All the Neocons / MIC care about is profits made by selling their killing machines. They are sick people.
Te rainy season is near. It will make heavy tanks all but unusable.
Check your information. The “rainy season” isn’t the same down south.
Ukraine is struggling to break through multiple layers of Russian defense, most notably vast minefields. The Wall Street Journal quoted a Ukrainian platoon commander in an article published Tuesday who said the Ukrainians are “demining the fields with bodies,” demonstrating the massive human cost. “It’s awful,” the platoon commander said.
But hey, the US did HOPE that the counteroffensive would be successful. Thankfully, those grisly deaths weren’t for naught. /s
K. A. B. O. O. M.
https://twitter.com/SarahAshtonLV/status/1689203455942934529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1689203455942934529%7Ctwgr%5Ed2e5f3442665e67d45ab0e9dd03b36d95235430d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailykos.com%2Fstories%2F2023%2F8%2F9%2F2186159%2F-More-Russian-stuff-blowing-up-plus-update-on-Ukraine-s-new-bridgehead-across-the-Dnipro-River
I stand corrected. Ukraine’s counteroffensive has been a rousing success. I expect this article to be immediately corrected. And yes, that is sarcasm.
I’m not one of your tankie friends. You do not need to write that what you post is sarcasm.
Bless your heart.
Judging by your asinine comments, I would have to disagree. You can’t be very bright.
maybe Putin has achieved his objectives and is now consolidating his positions , and will just wait out Biden and his cronies who will get bored sooner or later as they did in Afghanistan , it dosen`t matter how long the war continues Russia will win .
Right now the Russians are attacking near Kupyansk with reserves while the Ukrainians are advancing in the south after their successful river crossing at Kozachi Laheri. The Ukes are setting up a Thunder Run to Crimea and the military genius in Moscow is his troops into a meat grinder up north.
Yes. He’s “achieved his objective” of being a tactical idiot!
The Guardian reports (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/09/ukrainian-force-cross-dnipro-river-bid-breach-southern-frontline-kherson-city) that a force of 6 0r 7 boats carrying 6 or 7 people per boat landed at Kozachi Lageri. If you do the math, that is at most 49 people. That is a big platoon or a very small company. They have no vehicles or heavy equipment. They are foot mobile.
This small dismounted force looks to carrying out a PR stunt (not even a raid). This is not a serious military threat to the Russian army and this force is certainly not in a position to dash to Crimea, unless they steal some gassed-up local vehicles and dash off down the road to Crimea, where they would just be rounded up and imprisoned if they survived the shoot out with the local gendarmes.
In short: this is a BS run, not a “Thunder Run”. It is sound and fury signifying nothing. And you bought this as a serious military operation? You need to reconsider the appropriateness of your “Rational Thinker” moniker.
Always dismissing reality. Pure tankie behavior. Your tankie tears are delicious!
” A Western official told CNN in an article published Tuesday that it’s “extremely” unlikely that Ukraine will make progress in its counteroffensive in the coming weeks that will alter the balance of the war with Russia.”
This was the first paragraph. Now who is dismissing reality?
A “Western official” who doesn’t give his/her name. Very reliable
Ukraine is struggling to break through multiple layers of Russian defense, most notably vast minefields. The Wall Street Journal quoted a Ukranian platoon commander in an article published Tuesday who said the Ukrainians are “demining the fields with bodies,” demonstrating the massive human cost. “It’s awful,” the platoon commander said.
And the Ukrainian Platoon commander didn’t give his name either. Of course, he probably had other reasons for not giving his name.
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) also spoke to CNN about the counteroffensive and said the briefings Congress has received on the assault are “sobering.” He said the situation was the “most difficult time of the war.”
Leading up to the counteroffensive, the Discord leaks and media reports revealed that the US did not believe Ukraine could regain much territory. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Western officials did not think Ukraine had enough weapons or equipment to dislodge Russian forces.
Couple other parts you apparently didn’t read. But yeah, just one Western official who doesn’t give his name. That’s all.
I’m not “in the room” with the Ukrainian military leadership (and neither are those “sources”).
THEY know what the situation on the ground is. THEY know what their next move is. THEY are making progress in the South but the Russian advances in the North ARE happening.
I would advise EVERYONE to stop Monday morning WBing and let the Ukrainians decide what to do.
Seriously man? So, the Ukrainian platoon commander on the ground doesn’t know what the situation is? And a congressman who got briefed on the assault doesn’t know either? Who do you think briefed him?
I would advise EVERYONE to stop Monday morning WBing and let the Ukrainians decide what to do.
Now that is a good idea. Too bad we couldn’t turn back the clock to the very beginning of the invasion when Zelensky said this:
March 28, 2022. President Zelensky publicly declares that Ukraine is ready for neutrality combined with security guarantees as part of a peace agreement with Russia. “Security guarantees and neutrality, the non-nuclear status of our state — we’re ready to do that. That’s the most important point … they started the war because of it.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1689150882640748544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1689150882640748544%7Ctwgr%5Ed2e5f3442665e67d45ab0e9dd03b36d95235430d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailykos.com%2Fstories%2F2023%2F8%2F9%2F2186159%2F-More-Russian-stuff-blowing-up-plus-update-on-Ukraine-s-new-bridgehead-across-the-Dnipro-River
Hello, Major Tom. Are you receiving?
If you think this is a threat to the Russian army you are mistaken. An embarrassment certainly, but nothing fatal. Militarily insignificant.
Unless you are a supporter of the Kiev regime, then you need all the successes you can claim, not matter how small or insignificant. Why? Because Ukraine is losing this war. Stunts like this Kozachi Lageri op are the best Kiev can do and it isn’t enough.
You can keep trying, tankie.
Once again…inept and INCREDIBLY BIASED reporting from Dave (I obviously love/am getting funding from Russia) DeCamp.
This loser goes on and on about how much the Ukrainian counteroffensive is a failure. Two articles about it today alone.
Yet he COMPLETELY fails to mention that the Ukrainian offensive has already gained more territory in a few weeks than Russia gained in 7 MONTHS of their Fall/Winter offensive.
Yet, you don’t see this person mention that – do you?
see video from 3:25
Does Dave DeCamp even know what the term ‘balanced reporting’ even means?
Once again – I have no great love for either Ukraine’s, corrupt Zelenskyy government.
Nor for Russia’s, horrible Putin government.
Both leaders SUCK.
I just want the war to end as Elon Musk’s peace plan indicates.