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Rhiannon12866

(256,547 posts)
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:00 AM Monday

⚡️Zelenskyy came out with good news for Ukraine. Here is what he said about the ceasefire - War & Politics 24



In his address, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has proposed to Russia to extend the ceasefire regime after Easter. According to him, silence should become an opportunity for security and peace; however, the Defense Forces retain the right to respond in kind in the event of any Russian attacks.

Zelenskyy emphasized that if the enemy does not launch missiles and drones, Ukraine will also observe silence, but all units are ready to respond immediately to any violations. The president also reported on a prisoner exchange. - 04/12/2026.

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OAITW r.2.0

(32,301 posts)
2. Zelensky / Ukraine are leading the EU now. They have stood up directly to Putin's Russian Army for 4 years.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:15 AM
Monday

They are proving to be the most tactical/innovative fighting force on the planet. Changing the whole battlefield, actually. Russian Army is done. Heads gone....body doesn't know it yet. Maybe 3-4 more months of Russian soldier carnage to follow.

Rhiannon12866

(256,547 posts)
3. Oh, I sure hope!
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:24 AM
Monday

We keep hearing that no matter how desperate that Putin is, he continues to persist! And Zelenskyy has been nothing short of amazing, he never came near to giving up. And I still think of his brutal treatment at the White House, yet another embarrassment in front of the world!

OAITW r.2.0

(32,301 posts)
4. I've really been paying attention to the war in Ukraine.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:44 AM
Monday

They are building a new economy as this war progresses. Just about every nation-state now wants access to Ukraine's drone knowledge and technologies. Ukraine is getting stronger every day - politically and militarily - as Putin and his Army grows weaker. Ukraine is methodically wiping out the remaining Russian Air Defense systems ( the ones that aren't being redeployed to their remaining industrial sectors). And Russia lacks the computer chip tech to build new systems. No air defense? More strike opportunities for Ukraine.

The Joker in the Deck. Russian Nukes.

Rhiannon12866

(256,547 posts)
5. Thanks so much! And I've heard of their drone technologies which could benefit allied countries, too
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:50 AM
Monday

Though you make a good point. Could Putin really be that desperate??

OAITW r.2.0

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6. Actually. it has already changrd the nature of warfare. 95% of Russian casualties are now drone related.
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:58 AM
Monday

Ukraine is averaging 30,000 casualties a month. The target is 50,000. Russia can't get enough recruits to sustain this kill rate. Ukraine can't match soldier bodies with Russia. it's like a 6 to 1 difference.

Ukraine is overwhelming Russian field capabilities because they command the overview of the field.

Rhiannon12866

(256,547 posts)
7. I knew that Putin had drafted convicts to fight in his depleted fighting force, but I hadn't realized it was this bad
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:18 AM
Monday

It's pretty remarkable if you think about it, Putin expected a win in a matter of days. Kudos to both Zelenskyy and his dedicated fighting force! Thanks so much for the great news!

OAITW r.2.0

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8. Ukraine and Zelensky are doing amazing things - on the battlefield and diplomatically. Security agreements happening
Tue Apr 14, 2026, 07:54 PM
9 hrs ago

with all EU/NATO alliances (except US because Trump is a Traitor and deeply stupid or demented man).

Rhiannon12866

(256,547 posts)
9. Thanks so much! It broke my heart that the felon abandoned Ukraine since we had been their greatest ally
Tue Apr 14, 2026, 08:13 PM
9 hrs ago

Under Biden. And we know how the felon-in-chief feels about Putin. Keeps reminding me of the trip I made to the USSR in the late '80s with my grandmother's peace group on their first visit to their "sister town." That would have been under Gorbachev, who had implemented more progressive policies, yet President Reagan was relentless in his pressure on Gorbachev.

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