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BB is very negative on Ukraine's ability to wage war, and says that their casualties will be higher than Russians some time in 2025 due to less aid from around the world.  



shavenferret said:

BB is very negative on Ukraine's ability to wage war, and says that their casualties will be higher than Russians some time in 2025 due to less aid from around the world.  

Which is bullshit as Russia is running out of all their hardware stocks, especially armored fighting vehicles but also the artillery, as the latter are taken out by the barrel wear instead of enemy action and the industry's inability to produce enough barrels to replace them.



Bofferbrauer2 said:
shavenferret said:

BB is very negative on Ukraine's ability to wage war, and says that their casualties will be higher than Russians some time in 2025 due to less aid from around the world.  

Which is bullshit as Russia is running out of all their hardware stocks, especially armored fighting vehicles but also the artillery, as the latter are taken out by the barrel wear instead of enemy action and the industry's inability to produce enough barrels to replace them.

I think that we are all hoping so. And we see many positive indicators, as well as a few negative ones (which this video highlights).  Hopefully, Ukraine will fight the orcs and drive them back to the hellhole they came from



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🇬🇧🇺🇦 The UK will begin delivering tens of thousands of drones to Ukraine starting in January, Deputy Defence Minister Luke Pollard announced in the House of Commons.

www.gov.uk/government/s...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 21:07

"People are dying, and he thinks it's interesting", Zelensky commented in response to Putin's suggestion of experimenting with the "Oreshnik" and missile defense. Also, head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak called Putin an old crazy idiot.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 18:01

⚔️ Ukrainian Special Operations Forces eliminated North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. "During an attempted enemy assault, SSO operators used an MK-19 automatic grenade launcher and conducted multiple drone strikes," the SSO reported.

Result: 12 killed, 20 wounded.

t.me/noel_reports...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 15:57

For the first time since the full-scale war began, Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia. Due to domestic & intl. decisions, Ukraine now outperforms Russia in key indicators: GDP growth forecasts, a 13.5% interest rate, and a stable hryvnia.

www.economist.com/finance-and-...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 15:31

"If you're facing an unarmed person, does it matter if they're 20 or 30?" – Zelensky said.

"A year ago, we discussed training 14 brigades abroad with our partners. Today, we have one fully trained and armed brigade in France, with another being prepared in Germany. So, two total," he stated.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 15:34


Putin's latest delusions: "We have people to talk to in Ukraine, many who want to rid their country of a Nazi regime.” He refused to specify when Ukraine would be "driven out" of the Kursk region, and boasted that the amount of NATO armored vehicles destroyed there surpasses last year’s totals.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 10:15

🇺🇦 Zelensky in Brussels: Ukraine supports Macron’s proposal to send a peacekeeping mission.

“We’ve discussed Emmanuel’s earlier idea. We support strengthening Ukraine. It’s about details… I welcome that Emmanuel has already contacted some leaders, and there’s positive feedback so far.”

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 07:06

🇬🇧💥 Britain announces an additional £225M ($286M) in military aid to Ukraine

What’s in the package:
- £92M for naval equipment
- £68M for air defense
- £26M for spare parts
- £39M for counter-drone systems & protective gear

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 07:00

🇺🇦 NATO will not only supply weapons to Ukraine but also purchase Ukrainian-made weapons, said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He also noted that allies have provided Ukraine with 19 air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 19:40

🇺🇸 None of the recently passed U.S. bills include aid for Ukraine, with future decisions left to the next administration.

"I think Trump’s election has already, in some sense, changed the situation. He might be the one to find a solution," said House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 18:41


EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that Western capitals should stop pushing Zelensky into peace talks

"There’s no point pushing Zelensky to talk when Putin doesn’t want to. We can’t talk about peacekeepers when there’s no peace. And why is there no peace? Because Russia does not want peace"

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 19 December 2024 at 07:58

Russian aviation affiliated channel Fighterbomber with another mourning message. Apparently Russian air defense shot down one of their own helicopters.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 18:28

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine has received €4.1 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program, announced Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal. This year’s total assistance under the program is €16.1 billion, with a total of €50 billion allocated for Ukraine from 2024 to 2027.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 11:44

❗️ Zelensky: "Ukraine can't regain Donbas and Crimea by force, but we won't give up these territories."

"Our constitution forbids us from surrendering them. Only international diplomatic pressure can push Putin to the negotiating table."

www.leparisien.fr/internationa...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 10:43

NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the U.S., aiming to secure the support mechanism ahead of U.S. President-elect Trump’s term. This move strengthens NATO's role in aiding Ukraine without committing its own forces.

www.reuters.com/world/nato-t...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 18 December 2024 at 07:44


German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany could play a role in securing a future ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, but it's too early to discuss a peacekeeping force.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 22:12

According to a report from the New York Times, Putin reportedly paid Kim Jong Un up to $6 billion for weapons and soldiers sent to the Kursk region. Kim received approximately $315 million for sending 11,000 North Korean soldiers to Kursk.

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/w...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 22:10

🇪🇺 The European Union is reconsidering the confiscation of Russia's frozen assets, worth approximately $300 billion, to transfer them to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. Until now, the EU and G7 countries have used only the profits generated from these frozen assets.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 18:45

Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2025. The order, valued in the mid double-digit million euro range, will be financed by Germany.

www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/new...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 13:10

⚡️ Polish PM Donald Tusk pledges a new €100M aid package for Ukraine and supports its path to NATO.

During a meeting with President Zelensky in Lviv, Tusk reaffirmed Poland's commitment: "I urge all Western leaders to support Ukraine—now more than ever. Stop speculating about a possible defeat."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 18:19


Finnish President Alexander Stubb urges caution as European leaders discuss a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

"There is no peace yet. Ukraine needs weapons first and foremost."

When asked about his message to Russia? "Back off."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 10:57

⚡️ Poland's FM Sikorski: Russia, not Ukraine, must be pressured into peace talks.

“The U.S. and EU must help Ukraine secure a stronger negotiating position for future talks, and it’s the aggressor, not the victim, who must be encouraged and compelled,” Sikorski stated.

www.dw.com/uk/sikorskij...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 17 December 2024 at 09:37

When asked if Ukraine should give up part of its territory to Russia, Trump responded he would address it after his first meeting, but emphasized that "there are no buildings, and people won’t return there."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 December 2024 at 17:51

⚡️🇪🇺 Starting January 2025, the EU will provide Ukraine with €1.5 billion per month, announced EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after the first meeting of foreign ministers from 27 member states. This money comes from the proceeds of Russian frozen assets and can also be used for military purposes.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 December 2024 at 16:56