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Market News The "Victory Day" of the Russian Patriotic War is approaching the fierce wrestling in Russia and Ukraine!
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The "Victory Day" of the Russian Patriotic War is approaching the fierce wrestling in Russia and Ukraine!
2022-05-09 10:00:14
Today is Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of Russia. Regarding the speech that Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver when he attends the military parade on Red Square, the Western media put on a posture of "nervousness" early, spreading various speculations such as "official declaration of war", "people's mobilization" and "apocalyptic warning". The reports of the war situation are also linked as much as possible to the military achievements that Russia "hopes" to show on the 9th. In the Donbas region, the Russian army's operations have indeed achieved important progress. According to Russian media reports, the Russian army has controlled most of the city of Popasnaya in the western Luhansk region, which is a key point of Ukraine's defense system. But on other battlefields, the situation remains complicated. As of the 8th, the offensive and defensive battle of the Azov Steel Plant has not ended, but the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 7th that the humanitarian work to evacuate the civilians of the plant has ended. Regarding the Ukraine crisis, CIA Director Burns claimed on the 7th that the second stage of the "Battle of Ukraine" is very risky. Just on May 8, US First Lady Jill Biden made a "surprise visit" to the western city of Uzhhorod, which was seen as putting pressure on Russia and expressing support for Ukraine. On the same day, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv to attend the reopening ceremony of the Canadian Embassy in Ukraine.
Snake Island Battle
The head of the Russian National Defense Command Center, Miztsev, said on May 7 that thanks to the "unique measures" taken by Russian high-level officials, and with the "active participation" of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the evacuation of civilians in the Azov steel plant was carried out. The humanitarian work ended that day, and 51 people, including 18 men, 22 women and 11 children, were successfully rescued. "Everyone rescued was given security, medical treatment and psychological counseling." Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Veresyuk said on the 7th that "all women, children and the elderly" have been taken out of the underground bunkers of the steel plant.
Whether there is a "big western fish" that Russia hopes to catch in the Azov steel plant is still attracting attention. "Russia Today" TV reported on the 8th that "Donetsk People's Republic" "advisor to the head of government" Jan Gakin's judgment - the steel plant may have senior military officers from the United States, France and the United Kingdom, "'Azov Battalion' ' So did the members, the captives, and the civilians who came out of there." In his view, French President Emmanuel Macron "frequently" called Putin and made relevant requests "indirect proof" that there are European military officers in the Azov steel plant.
The situation of the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict remains complicated. The "New York Times" said on the 7th that the Russian troops in Kharkiv and the surrounding areas, Ukraine's second largest city, had an "obvious retreat", during which they destroyed three bridges, indicating that the Russians were trying to prevent the Ukrainian army from "pursuing" ".
Regarding the situation in the Donbass, the leader of the Russian Chechen Republic Kadyrov said on the 8th that the Russian army has controlled most of the city of Popasnaya in the western Luhansk region. Russian military expert Dan Dekin called this a "major victory". He was quoted by "Viewpoint" as saying that the two sides have been fighting for the city since March, and now the most combative elements of the Ukrainian army have been forced to surrender. Dandekin said that Popasnaya is geographically critical and that all its communications, as well as supplies of ammunition, fuel, etc., are connected to Kyiv. Sivkov, a Russian military scientist, analyzed that Ukraine’s entire defense system “may collapse quickly” because Popasnaya is one of the key points. After occupying the city, the Russian army's target was Lisichansk, followed by Severo-Donetsk. Agence France-Presse said that Severo Donetsk is the easternmost city controlled by Kyiv. Once the Russian army successfully takes the city, it means that Luhansk Oblast is under the actual control of the Kremlin.
On Snake Island in the Black Sea, a larger-scale battle broke out on May 7, and both Russia and Ukraine said the other side was severely damaged. Russia's "Izvestia" said on May 8 that according to the Russian military's report, its air defense system shot down two Ukrainian fighter planes, three helicopters and two drones, and the Ukrainian assault landing craft "Stanislav" was destroyed. The British "Daily Telegraph" quoted Ukrainian sources as saying that the Ukrainian military "killed 46 Russian troops" with drones and damaged four Russian landing ships. Snake Island is a strategic military location that Russia took control of shortly after the launch of the military operation. Russian military expert Bordenkov said that from the public information, it was the Ukrainian army who launched the attack and wanted to show a "great victory" to the society, but the result was "a heavy blow".
The "shared intelligence" storm has not subsided
When the world focused on the Russian-Ukrainian war on the occasion of Russia's Victory Day, the Biden administration was caught up in the public opinion turmoil of "US-Ukrainian intelligence sharing". Two administration officials told NBC on May 7 that Biden, speaking to Defense Department and intelligence agency officials on May 6, said that recent news reports on "US-Ukraine intelligence sharing" were "counterproductive." effect”, such leaks should stop immediately.
Russian State Duma President Volodin on May 7 accused the United States of "directly participating" in military operations against Russia, Russia's TASS news agency said. "Russia Today" TV said that Yermakov, chief researcher of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies, believes that Russia has so far exercised sufficient restraint, but the United States and NATO are trying their best to avoid direct conflict with Russia, while using Ukraine to fight Russia. Regarding the role played by the Ukrainian armed forces, Rogozin, President of Roscosmos, described on social media on the 8th that they are NATO "consumables" and "cannon fodder", and are trained "operators" who press the buttons of NATO weapons.
CNN said on May 7 that the White House was "walking a tightrope" on the issue of "US-Ukrainian intelligence sharing". The lines drawn by Washington were arbitrary, and the decision to increase the amount and frequency of intelligence sharing was largely based on the judgment of White House officials rather than a change in the assessment of the Russian response, the sources said. Russia has only recently started targeting railways in Ukraine believed to carry Western arms, and the Kremlin is equally cautious about escalating the situation, the report said.
Gill visits Ukraine for closed-door talks
As CIA director, Burns only used a few words when he talked about "US-Ukraine sharing of intelligence" during an event in the "Financial Times" on the 7th. He stressed that such reports were "very dangerous". Burns attempted to shift the focus to Russia, claiming that the second phase of the "Battle of Udon" was far more dangerous than the first. He claimed that Putin believed that "the consequences of defeat cannot be afforded".
GMT+8 On the evening of May 8, Biden's wife Jill's "surprise visit" to Ukraine aroused strong attention from foreign media. She met with the Ukrainian president's wife in a school classroom in Uzhhorod that is now used as a temporary residence, and the two had a closed-door meeting for about an hour. According to CNN, Gill emphasized that it was Mother's Day and said it was important to show the Ukrainians that this "brutal war" must stop and that "the American people stand with the Ukrainian people." This is the first time a US first lady has visited a "war zone" since Laura Bush's 2008 visit to Afghanistan.
Article source: Global Times
Snake Island Battle
The head of the Russian National Defense Command Center, Miztsev, said on May 7 that thanks to the "unique measures" taken by Russian high-level officials, and with the "active participation" of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the evacuation of civilians in the Azov steel plant was carried out. The humanitarian work ended that day, and 51 people, including 18 men, 22 women and 11 children, were successfully rescued. "Everyone rescued was given security, medical treatment and psychological counseling." Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Veresyuk said on the 7th that "all women, children and the elderly" have been taken out of the underground bunkers of the steel plant.
Whether there is a "big western fish" that Russia hopes to catch in the Azov steel plant is still attracting attention. "Russia Today" TV reported on the 8th that "Donetsk People's Republic" "advisor to the head of government" Jan Gakin's judgment - the steel plant may have senior military officers from the United States, France and the United Kingdom, "'Azov Battalion' ' So did the members, the captives, and the civilians who came out of there." In his view, French President Emmanuel Macron "frequently" called Putin and made relevant requests "indirect proof" that there are European military officers in the Azov steel plant.
The situation of the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict remains complicated. The "New York Times" said on the 7th that the Russian troops in Kharkiv and the surrounding areas, Ukraine's second largest city, had an "obvious retreat", during which they destroyed three bridges, indicating that the Russians were trying to prevent the Ukrainian army from "pursuing" ".
Regarding the situation in the Donbass, the leader of the Russian Chechen Republic Kadyrov said on the 8th that the Russian army has controlled most of the city of Popasnaya in the western Luhansk region. Russian military expert Dan Dekin called this a "major victory". He was quoted by "Viewpoint" as saying that the two sides have been fighting for the city since March, and now the most combative elements of the Ukrainian army have been forced to surrender. Dandekin said that Popasnaya is geographically critical and that all its communications, as well as supplies of ammunition, fuel, etc., are connected to Kyiv. Sivkov, a Russian military scientist, analyzed that Ukraine’s entire defense system “may collapse quickly” because Popasnaya is one of the key points. After occupying the city, the Russian army's target was Lisichansk, followed by Severo-Donetsk. Agence France-Presse said that Severo Donetsk is the easternmost city controlled by Kyiv. Once the Russian army successfully takes the city, it means that Luhansk Oblast is under the actual control of the Kremlin.
On Snake Island in the Black Sea, a larger-scale battle broke out on May 7, and both Russia and Ukraine said the other side was severely damaged. Russia's "Izvestia" said on May 8 that according to the Russian military's report, its air defense system shot down two Ukrainian fighter planes, three helicopters and two drones, and the Ukrainian assault landing craft "Stanislav" was destroyed. The British "Daily Telegraph" quoted Ukrainian sources as saying that the Ukrainian military "killed 46 Russian troops" with drones and damaged four Russian landing ships. Snake Island is a strategic military location that Russia took control of shortly after the launch of the military operation. Russian military expert Bordenkov said that from the public information, it was the Ukrainian army who launched the attack and wanted to show a "great victory" to the society, but the result was "a heavy blow".
The "shared intelligence" storm has not subsided
When the world focused on the Russian-Ukrainian war on the occasion of Russia's Victory Day, the Biden administration was caught up in the public opinion turmoil of "US-Ukrainian intelligence sharing". Two administration officials told NBC on May 7 that Biden, speaking to Defense Department and intelligence agency officials on May 6, said that recent news reports on "US-Ukraine intelligence sharing" were "counterproductive." effect”, such leaks should stop immediately.
Russian State Duma President Volodin on May 7 accused the United States of "directly participating" in military operations against Russia, Russia's TASS news agency said. "Russia Today" TV said that Yermakov, chief researcher of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies, believes that Russia has so far exercised sufficient restraint, but the United States and NATO are trying their best to avoid direct conflict with Russia, while using Ukraine to fight Russia. Regarding the role played by the Ukrainian armed forces, Rogozin, President of Roscosmos, described on social media on the 8th that they are NATO "consumables" and "cannon fodder", and are trained "operators" who press the buttons of NATO weapons.
CNN said on May 7 that the White House was "walking a tightrope" on the issue of "US-Ukrainian intelligence sharing". The lines drawn by Washington were arbitrary, and the decision to increase the amount and frequency of intelligence sharing was largely based on the judgment of White House officials rather than a change in the assessment of the Russian response, the sources said. Russia has only recently started targeting railways in Ukraine believed to carry Western arms, and the Kremlin is equally cautious about escalating the situation, the report said.
Gill visits Ukraine for closed-door talks
As CIA director, Burns only used a few words when he talked about "US-Ukraine sharing of intelligence" during an event in the "Financial Times" on the 7th. He stressed that such reports were "very dangerous". Burns attempted to shift the focus to Russia, claiming that the second phase of the "Battle of Udon" was far more dangerous than the first. He claimed that Putin believed that "the consequences of defeat cannot be afforded".
GMT+8 On the evening of May 8, Biden's wife Jill's "surprise visit" to Ukraine aroused strong attention from foreign media. She met with the Ukrainian president's wife in a school classroom in Uzhhorod that is now used as a temporary residence, and the two had a closed-door meeting for about an hour. According to CNN, Gill emphasized that it was Mother's Day and said it was important to show the Ukrainians that this "brutal war" must stop and that "the American people stand with the Ukrainian people." This is the first time a US first lady has visited a "war zone" since Laura Bush's 2008 visit to Afghanistan.
Article source: Global Times
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