*Ukrainian forces still holding the line against Russian assaults on Kyiv and other key cities.
Nuclear Forces Put on High Alert - Russian Propagandist Says West Will be Blown Apart
3/1/22 - The Chief Russian news anchor, Dmitry Kiselyov, said on a live broadcast Monday that the West would be blown apart by more than 500 nuclear warheads should they continue to threaten Moscow, according to The Sun.
“This would guarantee destruction of the USA and all other NATO countries." Kiselyov threatened: "Russia’s nuclear arms are delivered by the world’s fastest strategic bombers.
Kiselyov began to justify these actions with reasoning such as: if Russia wasn't part of the world, then "why do we need the world?"
Russian Forces Supposedly Still Killing People, Firing Missiles, Targeting Citizens
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Russian forces have attacked the central square of Kharkiv early Tuesday morning, the second-largest Ukrainian city, as Moscow has switswitchedched its strategy to include targeting the civilian population and pummeling civilian areas in attempts to "demoralize" the Ukrainian resistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was quick to classify these actions as “war crimes,” according to The New York Post, and is now calling for Ukrain to be accepted into the European Union.
The Latest: What Became of Monday's Peace Talks?
2/28/22 - According to Reuters, "Officials from Russia and Ukraine ended peace talks on Monday and will return to their respective capitals for further consultations before the second round of negotiations"
No resolution from Russia to halt its invasion has come from the negotiations as of yet, and analysts doubt whether these talks will appease the semseeminglymingly crazed Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin Plunges Situation Into Total Chaos
2/28/22 - President Vladimir Putin plunged the situation in Ukraine into absolute chaos as he 'ordered assassins' to take out Ukrainian president Zelensky, ordered Russia's nuclear forces on high alert, and agreed to have Russian diplomats meet for peace talks on the Ukrainian border all at the same time.
President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions Sunday by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert, while Ukraine's leader, President Zelensky, agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin's troops drove deeper into the country, according to the Associated Press. READ MORE
President Putin cited, "aggressive statements" made by NATO and tough financial sanctions. The directive issued by Putin will increase the readiness of Russia's nuclear weapons. Peace Talks?
Dozens Killed, Hundreds Wounded
Ukrainian officials announced Monday that dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds more wounded when Russian forces began firing at civilian areas in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, according to the Associated Press
"The European Union on Sunday said it will purchase and deliver weapons to Ukraine, while also strengthening sanctions against Russia including closing its airspace to Russian planes and banning state-owned Russian media," according to Business Insider. Read More
According to the AP, Finland and Sweden are attempting to join NATO against Russia's wishes.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) activated a military response force designed to boost the defenses of frontline nations in eastern Europe that feel vulnerable after Russia’s military assault on Ukraine for the first time ever, according to Time.com.
This is an extremely important step in protecting Europe from further Russian expansion.
Senior officials Believe Russia intends to install its own government in Ukraine. Source: www.arcamax.com
Putin Humiliated: 3500 Russian troops killed and 200 captured attempting to take Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. However, the data is suspicious, and some analysts have chalked this up to Ukrainian propaganda. According to a report written by Express.co.uk sources have indicated that the situation is "100 percent under control' as Russian forces advance on the capital, Kyiv.
According to The Wall Street Journal: "street battles raged through the night in the Ukrainian capital as Russian forces and undercover units in civilian clothes tried to enter the city"
The Biden Administration has mobilized U.S. troops, fighter jets, and other weapons to Europe to reassure allies and halt further aggression from Russian forces. Read More
Nations responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by mobilizing troops to support allies close to Russia and by issuing harsh sanctions on the country, but they have stopped short of sending troops to defend Ukraine itself. Read More
President Joe Biden said that the U.S. "has no plans to send troops to Ukraine" as speculation rises over how significantly NATO will aide Ukraine. Read More
Refugees flee Ukraine in mass numbers, seek refuge in neighboring countries. But many stay to fight with AR's and other assault weapons.
A new map provided by Wikipedia shows just how serious the situation is.
View a more detailed version here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Russo-Ukrainian_War_detailed_map
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Al K. Scott, Sam Morris
This is a great summary…I love the scrolling feed concept. Thank you!