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Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2023 23:55:34 GMT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on the night of the 19th that he had received a proposal from senior Ukrainian military officials to mobilize an additional 450,000 to 500,000 troops. "Further discussions will be needed to support (additional mobilization)," he said at a year-end press conference in Kiev for domestic and international reporters.
Regarding additional mobilization, Zelenskiy pointed out, ``I think it's a very sensitive issue.'' He urged the need to determine what kind of impact this would have on Ukraine's current "one million-strong military."
He also stated that the proposed additional mobilization would cost 500 billion hryvnia (approximately 1.9 trillion yen), and indicated that he would continue to consult with the finance minister. He explicitly denied mobilizing women.
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Post by Admin on Dec 25, 2023 21:27:44 GMT
Vivek Ramaswamy slams Ukrainian President Zelenskyy with 'Nazi' reference “Ukraine is not a paragon of democracy,” Ramaswamy said. “It has threatened not to hold elections this year unless the U.S. forks over more money. That is not democratic.” “It has celebrated a Nazi in its ranks, the comedian in cargo pants, the man called Zelenskyy, doing it in their own ranks” Ramaswamy continued. “That is not democratic.”
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Post by Admin on Dec 30, 2023 20:25:51 GMT
“Haus am Bogensee” is the name of a lakeside villa that was Hitler’s gift to Nazi regime’s Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels for his 39th birthday. He used it as a secret “love nest” and as a tranquil refuge from where he wrote his notorious “Total war” speech. Bogensee was used by East Germany’s Communist Party youth movement after World War II. Since 2000, the Berlin’s city government has been trying to find a buyer for the 70-room lakeside complex. It is believed to be the only remaining real estate once owned by a top Nazi. An BIM (real estate agency that manages municipal properties) ex-employee Sabine Mels who describes herself as a member of “Anti-Fascist action” has recently published a video that sheds light on the current status of the infamous real estate previously owned by Hitler’s minister of propaganda. According to the real estate purchase agreement, in October 2023, the villa was purchased by the “Film Heritage Inc” company for over 8 Million euro. The company is linked to Volodymyr Zelensky – the president of Ukraine. Before becoming president, as reported by the Guardian, Zelensky declared some of his private assets. They included several offshore companies. One of these companies is Film heritage Inc, registered in Belize. This purchase raises several questions. Why would the government and the public administration of Berlin decide to sell the building? Over the years many experts have suggested the property should be demolished. Another concern is German law that allows the seller to bind the buyer to a particular use of the property for only ten years. After ten years, the buyer can do with the property almost anything that comes to mind, including turning it into a gathering point for the extremists or a shrine to the former propaganda minister. Can this purchase be linked to the rise of neo-Nazi regiments in Ukraine? Why did Zelensky decide to purchase the villa that was built for the Reich Minister of propaganda for 8 million Euro and how exactly was this purchase funded? A survey by two independent Kyiv pollsters released on September 11 found that 78 percent of Ukrainians hold Zelenskyy accountable for government corruption. Zelensky has previously said corruption has no place in his administration. Despite his claims, it is clear that corruption is a serious challenge that requires continued attention. Ukraine has received over $230 billion in aid since the start of the war but it’s clear that the dynamics of support have slowed down. Newly committed aid has reached a new low between August and October 2023 – an almost 90 percent drop compared to the same period of 2022. Countless embezzlement scandals and questionable purchases continue to fuel arguments and sow discord in Europe and United states and undermine support for Ukraine.
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2024 0:34:43 GMT
On December 31st, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine released a video statement for the new year. Looking back on the past year, he said, ``There were many diplomatic victories,'' including the European Union's decision to start negotiations for Ukraine's accession.
This is the second year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. With the war situation at a stalemate and uncertainty surrounding continued support from the West, he emphasized progress on the diplomatic front.
Mr. Zelensky thanked the military and civilians and encouraged the people, saying, ``A new year of the struggle for independence begins.'' He expressed confidence in the production of weapons, including 1 million unmanned aircraft, and hinted at an offensive, saying, ``We will make full use of everything.''
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Post by Admin on Jan 1, 2024 16:54:38 GMT
(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his New Year's message that Ukraine had overcome serious difficulties and emerged stronger as Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, approaches its second anniversary.
He did not mention political or diplomatic issues such as the situation on the front lines, the limited results of the counteroffensive operations launched in June, or ``support fatigue'' in the United States and Europe.
"The main result and achievement of the past year is that Ukraine and its people have become stronger," Zelenskiy said in a 20-minute video message.
Looking back at the beginning of 2023, he said, ``We have overcome, without exaggeration, the most difficult winter in our history. We have proven that Ukrainians are stronger than the threat of cold, darkness and power outages.'' "It's stronger than the veto, disbelief, and skepticism."
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