Syrski Replaces Zaluzhny At Head Of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

[ichkeria]

Hard to find a truly informative link - with go with CNN for now ...

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/08/europe/zaluzhnyi-ukraine-military-chief-dismissed-intl/index.html

Meanwhile the Senate vote on aid to Ukraine stood at 58-41 as of yesterday with Democrat time warp Bernie Sanders one of those holding back the required 60 total in favour 

 

[Neveracrossword]

There's info on the BBC now - I don't do links, sorry.

[ichkeria]

“In the first, most difficult days of the big war, we stood against a vile and powerful enemy. We prevailed 
 together. 

Our battle continues and changes daily. The tasks of 2022 are different from the tasks of 2024. Therefore, everyone must change and adapt to new realities as well. To win together too.

We just met with the Supreme Commander. An important and serious conversation.
A decision was made about the need to change approaches and strategy.

I’m grateful to everyone who stands by my side. To the team of the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the President of Ukraine.

I am proud of everyone in the Armed Forces of Ukraine who protect the future of our children. 

All soldiers, sergeants and officers. I bow my head to all those who gave their lives for Ukraine and freedom. We will remember and take revenge for everyone.

Ukrainians will definitely win.

Glory to Ukraine!”

Zaluzhny's farewell speech 

[ichkeria]

"There's info on the BBC now"

The key word is "informative" lol 

[Neveracrossword]

Ichkeria, sorry, I just thought I'd add in another option and  I have no idea if CNN is at all informative.

[Peter Pedant]

Thanks Itch

I intially thought it was a crazy TTT heading sort of on LSD and then thought " hmm this cd be eastern european"

[ichkeria]

"Ichkeria, sorry, I just thought I'd add in another option and  I have no idea if CNN is at all informative"

Just my little joke ;-)

At the time of posting there wasn't much on the BBC 

[ichkeria]

Senate has just passed the Bill on aid for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel: 64-29 so far.

I'll be honest I've no idea what the immediate consequences of this are but it isn't bad news

[ichkeria]

So, it goes to HoR now 

[ichkeria]

218 HoR signatures needed for something called an IT discharge procedure - thus would override attempts by speaker Johnson to prevent a vote in the House.

[ichkeria]

That was only the vote to bring it for debate (!)

It seems likely to pass though given the 67-32 margin. We'll see