- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
- cross-posted to:
- usa@midwest.social
Summary
Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine after the U.S. stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv.
The attacks targeted energy infrastructure in multiple regions, injuring civilians. In the face of escalating US hostility, Zelenskyy is pushing for a ceasefire plan, proposing restrictions on missiles and Black Sea operations.
The U.S. has also halted weapons deliveries, and Ukraine reportedly lost access to U.S. satellite imagery.
Despite setbacks, Ukraine intercepted some missiles using French Mirage 2000 jets. The Kremlin is monitoring EU plans for increased defense spending, viewing them as a direct challenge to Russia.
Iirc, Orban blocked some. They are also at least somewhat justifiably concerned about Putin’s nukes.
That said, there were restrictions on spending borrowed money for defense. Annnd why not let the US foot the bill if they were willing? Well this is why.
The US can no longer be trusted as a reliable defense partner, much as it pains me to admit it. I bet there are a lot of F-35 purchasers doing some serious soul-searching right about now. Macron sure seemed pretty (justifiably) smug about being able to offer to extend their nuclear umbrella.