Why Ukraine should not be afraid of the offensive of the Russian army in the summer — an analyst's explanation
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Why Ukraine should not be afraid of the offensive of the Russian army in the summer — an analyst's explanation

Destroyed equipment of the Russian Army

Oleksandr Musienko, a military expert and director of the Center for Military and Legal Research, emphasized that the probable offensive of the criminal army of the Russian Federation in the summer of this year would not be the worst scenario for Ukraine.

Russia risks a large-scale offensive in Ukraine this summer

Musiyenko emphasized that the worst scenario for Ukraine would be for the Russian occupiers to accumulate all their forces for an offensive in the fall.

To some extent, the fact that the Russian troops are now going all-in and at such a significant risk is not the worst scenario for us. The worst thing for us would be if they started to accumulate all these forces for the fall. They took a break now and prepared more thoroughly, — explains the analyst.

He noted that the Russian criminal army wants to wait until autumn for the full staffing of the two new armies, which were mentioned by the head of the Ministry of Defense of the aggressor country Serhiy Shoigu.

Musienko emphasized that we are talking about a contingent of 250-300 thousand.

He added that it is highly unlikely that the Russian occupiers will have time to complete these armies by June 1.

They need time until October approximately. Then they would really plan some other actions, but they are in a hurry. Because they think that Ukraine will not have support, the analyst said.

What is known about the risks on the battlefield

Musienko noted that the Russian occupiers are currently trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces on two areas of the front.

He warned about the growing threat to Ugledar.

There are positions that could no longer be held at all. If we take the Avdiyiv direction, it was not possible to realize this, because the enemy had the prevailing heights and it was difficult to hold there. Therefore, they moved a little further and now the advance of Russian troops is being stopped, the analyst emphasizes.

However, Musienko recognizes the tactical successes of the enemy in certain areas of the front.

In some directions, the enemy has tactical successes. This is true, we see it in the Bakhmut direction, where they are trying to get to Chasiv Yar, they are also trying to break through in the Lyman direction, but they are being held back quite strongly there, the expert emphasized.

He also drew attention to the fact that currently almost no one is talking about the threat to Ugledar.

There, the enemy is trying to develop a movement in the direction of Kurakhove. But it may happen that they will want to attack from the northern flank and try to squeeze our positions there. Because Vugledar is located in such a way that the territories are occupied from the south, and also from the east, and now they are trying to go around Kurakhove from the north as well, — explains the analyst.

According to his estimates, the Russian invaders, despite their numerous superiority, are unable to break through the line of defense of the Ukrainian military.

The analyst also dispelled the fake that allegedly all Ukrainian air defense assets are currently concentrated around Kyiv.

He drew attention to the fact that recently the number of strikes by enemy anti-aircraft missiles has somewhat decreased, although Ukraine does not see many reports of the downing of Russian aircraft either.

This is a tip for those who very often like to say that all air defense is in Kyiv and covers only the capital. In fact, it is not. Air defense means also cover the entire front line, which we have, — emphasized Musienko.

He also emphasized that the partners have finally started providing support to Ukraine in the form of artillery ammunition.

According to him, it was because of Russia that it began to actively spread fakes about the alleged preparation for the attack on Kharkiv.

Why, when Ukraine receives reinforcements somewhere, Russia includes propaganda that it will go to Kharkiv, they start shelling Sumy Oblast? That is, they shift the focus of attention. It is critical for Russia now to disrupt the rotations that may occur so that all our forces are deployed in the northeast, the analyst explains.

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Ukraine returns 4 more children from TOT

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Source:  Save Ukraine

Four more children from the temporarily occupied territories were returned to Ukraine. Among them is a girl with a heart condition who could not receive medical care, and the son of a military man who was being interrogated by FSB officers.

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  • Four more children have been successfully returned to Ukraine from the temporarily occupied territories, including a girl with a heart condition and the son of a military man facing persecution and pressure.
  • The Bring Kids Back UA initiative played a crucial role in facilitating the return of these children, providing them with the opportunity to receive essential medical care, education, and a safe environment in their homeland.
  • The heart-rending stories of these children highlight the challenges faced under occupation, including denial of medical care, forced military conscription, and threats of separation from their families.

Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 4 children from TOT were returned to Ukraine

In particular, 14-year-old Kateryna ended up in her homeland with a congenital heart disease. The occupiers denied the girl medical care because of her Ukrainian citizenship and encouraged her to change it to Russian.

Kateryna's father was forced to sign a contract with the Russian army. Otherwise, they threatened to take his daughter and other children away and send them to a camp.

During the occupation, the girl suffered a nervous breakdown, after which she was assigned an armed "psychologist" from the FSB.

16-year-old Oleksiy was also taken out of the occupation. The class teacher scolded the boy for writing Ukrainian letters in Russian words.

Alexey was drafted into the military against his will, and some of his classmates were even taken to the military registration and enlistment office and threatened with being drafted into the Russian army. The boy's best friend was deported by the Russians along with her family.

14-year-old Denis was also at home. He had lived for three years under occupation without his father, who was a soldier. The occupiers searched the family's house, and the boy was interrogated by FSB representatives.

Denis was forced to study according to the Russian curriculum. His school held military competitions for teenagers, taught them how to assemble and disassemble a machine gun, but the boy always refused to take part.

15-year-old Vadym, who lost the opportunity to practice his favorite sport and participate in competitions due to the war, also returned to Ukraine.

He was interrogated by FSB officers and threatened with being sent to an orphanage. Despite everything, the boy continued to study online at a Ukrainian school.

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Mark Carney officially sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada

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Source:  CBC

The new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mark Carney, was sworn in on March 14 and officially became the country's prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Points of attention

  • Mark Carney officially becomes the Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau.
  • Carney's government retains significant ministers from the previous administration, promising continuity.
  • The new Prime Minister vows to uphold tariffs on American goods and advocate for Canada's independence.

Carney officially becomes Prime Minister of Canada

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General (representative of the British monarch) of Canada.

Carney, 59, became the first Canadian prime minister in history without political or government experience — before that, he worked at the central banks of Canada and Britain, as well as a freelance advisor to Trudeau.

Carney's cabinet will also be sworn in. Most ministers have retained their posts, including Defence Secretary Bill Blair and Foreign Secretary Melanie Joly.

Chrystia Freeland, who resigned in protest of Trudeau's economic policies, has also returned to the government. She will head the Ministry of Transport and Internal Trade.

Mark Carney takes office as Canada's prime minister in the midst of a trade war with the United States. He has previously said Canada will never become part of the United States and has vowed to keep tariffs on American goods in place until the Americans "show respect."

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