Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the frontline command post in Kupiansk, Kharkiv Region, amidst Russia's ongoing offensive. Zelensky ordered rapid fortification building on all major fronts and admitted the counteroffensive did not achieve desired results. Russia claims to be advancing on all fronts in Ukraine, while Zelensky acknowledges the need for greater war mobilization and a switch to a defensive posture.
⚡️Zelensky acknowledges need for greater war mobilization. President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 1 said changes to mobilization are necessary as he ordered a strategic turn focused on defense following a lackluster counteroffensive in Ukraine’s southern regions. “Everything… https://t.co/hoPq96uXuF
Zelensky spoke about the results of the counteroffensive https://t.co/VnAxyHZrIM https://t.co/ZPpBOwqBFT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces. https://t.co/UHDZi3zZpU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the construction of an extensive network of fortifications aimed at holding back Russian forces, signaling a switch to the defensive posture https://t.co/d6oVG7B385 https://t.co/d6oVG7B385
🪖 Zelenskyy listens to proposals for solving mobilisation problems in Ukraine https://t.co/RFLBXvk0fd
Russia's war against Ukraine has entered a new phase, with winter complicating operations; Zelensky says he's ready to hold elections, but most Ukrainians are against it; The SBU has reportedly blown up a cargo train in Russia; and more. https://t.co/T3QBHN0diW
⚡️Putin signs decree to increase size of Russian army by 170,000 troops. Russia's Defense Ministry commented on the decree, saying that it was a response to an "increase in threats" that are associated with its full-scale war in Ukraine, as well as "ongoing NATO expansion."
Russians slightly reduce attacks on Kupiansk front – Armed Forces of Ukraine https://t.co/C6PRMrQhTD
⚡️Counteroffensive 'did not achieve desired results,' Zelensky says. Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine is in a "new phase," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Associated Press, published on Dec. 1. https://t.co/zaltUBa9Sp
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree expanding the country’s armed services amid his ongoing invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/d10xRK3z3J
⚠️ ZELENSKIY SAYS CHANGE NEEDED IN UKRAINE'S MOBILISATION SYSTEM President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that changes were needed to improve Ukraine's system of mobilisation as part of an overall strategy to improve the country's military position in the 21-month-old war… https://t.co/PBnvegJPSO
Putin orders the increase of the Russian Armed Forces by almost 170,000 military personnel per Kremlin decree. — TASS https://t.co/57GcEeViwU
Putin may see the coming months as a chance to make real gains in the war. Ukraine is tired and depleted, with insufficient ammunition and stressed air defences, writes @LawDavF. https://t.co/J2OD9pdzIx
🇺🇦 UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY SAYS CHANGES ARE NEEDED IN SYSTEM OF MOBILISATION
"We are not retreating". Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was partially satisfied with the progress of the counteroffensive "Look, we're not retreating, I'm satisfied. We're fighting the 'second best army in the world'. We're losing men, I'm not satisfied. We didn't get all the… https://t.co/CFOqm52MuO https://t.co/XWp3vQ6W3s
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he fears that the Israel-Hamas war will overshadow the war Russia's war against his country, as U.S. military aid to Ukraine is at risk of being scaled back or diverted elsewhere. https://t.co/Y2TGSk3uvU
Russia claims to be advancing on all fronts in Ukraine though little battlefield evidence https://t.co/HPUzqtHVaG
Ukraine's Zelensky says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms https://t.co/bifuaIlO06
Zelenskyy on counteroffensive: We have not achieved desired results, but we are not retreating https://t.co/njdUDeKDuo
Zelenskyy: War is at new phase https://t.co/H4NeCaWDah
Instead of Ukraine pushing for a quick victory while Russia waits for its support to wane in the West, Ukraine needs to show patience and concentrate on strengthening its position for the longer term, writes @LawDavF. https://t.co/jBRowmebmv
Zelensky has ordered the construction of an extensive network of fortifications aimed at holding back Russian forces “on all the main fronts,” in the clearest acknowledgment yet that Ukraine faces a hard winter defending the territory it holds https://t.co/pBAvJVb40t
The AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms https://t.co/o2GXFZ9Y3v
Highlights from Volodymyr Zelenskyi's new interview for the Associated Press: ▫️We are not retreating. We are fighting the second army in the world, I am satisfied. We're losing people, and I'm not happy. We didn't get all the weapons we wanted. I can't be happy, but I can't…
‘Winter Is a New Phase of #War’ – Zelensky Comments Amidst Renewed Russian Assault President #Zelensky commented on the changing war conditions as concerns grew amidst Ukraine’s stalling #counteroffensive and Russia’s renewed attacks on #Ukraine . https://t.co/XrGRdqeMAN
Ukraine Is Digging In as Russia Renews Its Offensive, #Zelensky Says The shift in strategy comes as the #Kremlin sends wave after wave of infantry in “meat assaults” at the Ukrainian stronghold of #Avdiivka. https://t.co/iucclHQGcl https://t.co/Xwu8EXRDbA
Strong but humble messaging by President Zelensky: - We've already done the unthinkable and we will do more. - Frankly admits the counter-offensive in the south did not achieve desired results (no "goodwill gestures" or "regroupings"). - Ukraine is preparing for a protracted… https://t.co/G0q5ar8q2R
Strong but humble messaging by President Zelensky: - We've already done the unthinkable and we will do more. - Frankly admits the counter-offensive in the south did not achieve desired results (no "goodwill gestures" or "regroupings"). - Ukraine is preparing for a protracted…
While Putin might hope that time is on his side and that the West will lose interest, there is an alternative possibility that support for Ukraine will continue and even strengthen, writes @LawDavF. https://t.co/uXnTHmKonR
BREAKING: Russia's defence minister says the military is advancing in all directions in Ukraine
“We are not backing down.” The Associated Press was invited to tour an embattled town in northeastern Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as ground forces prepare for another winter of war. Here are some takeaways from our exclusive interview. https://t.co/niQwN4mqva
Ukraine latest: President Zelensky has pushed to “accelerate” the construction of military fortifications at key points along the frontline in the east of the country where Russian forces have stepped up attacks in recent weeks. @FT live news: https://t.co/EQjRGH8yPJ
🔴 Ukraine’s counteroffensive did not achieve its “desired results,” Volodymr Zelensky has said, as he admitted they wanted “faster results”. Follow the latest here ⬇️ https://t.co/R3aEID8DwH https://t.co/CXvXaYhXMV
Ukrainian President #Zelensky stated that the long-awaited #counteroffensive did not produce the expected results👇 “We wanted faster results. From that perspective, unfortunately, we did not achieve the desired results. And this is a fact. There is not enough power. But this… https://t.co/InoRY4QiiG
Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy calls for fortifications, U.S. helps with winter assault preparations https://t.co/7jgkPKU5bC
ZELENSKY ANNOUNCES DEFENSIVE ENTRENCHMENTS TO BE BUILT https://t.co/Z3DQ1nvV55
🛡️ @ZelenskyyUa orders rapid building of fortifications on "all major fronts" https://t.co/fnELVUjVuH
As recent developments in the U.S. Congress and in Europe make clear, there can be no guarantee that Western aid will continue at levels sufficient to allow Ukraine to continue the fight successfully, writes @lieven_anatol https://t.co/3KJfD2KXUH
Zelensky and Umerov visited a military command post in Kupiansk; Zelensky traveled to Zaporizhzhia and held a meeting to discuss fortifications; The Ukrainian military intelligence reportedly broadcasted Zelensky's Oct. 24 speech in Crimea; and more. https://t.co/y3iZOvFT8u
⚡️Zelensky travels to Zaporizhzhia, holds meeting on fortifications. During his work trip to Zaporizhzhia, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on building fortifications "on main defensive lines" and in regions bordering Russia and Belarus. https://t.co/Pmh5EKgXzF
Putin may see the coming months as a chance to make real gains in the war. Ukraine is tired and depleted, with insufficient ammunition and stressed air defences, writes @LawDavF. https://t.co/mvebWKp8yH
📷Ukrainian President Zelensky, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and the commander of Khortysia Strategic Grouping of Troops Col. Gen. Syrskyi visited Ukrainian positions in the direction of Kupyansk today. #UkraineRussiaWar https://t.co/cmkCye7lPV
Putin seems to be winning the war in #Ukraine for now - The Economist As the publication notes, #Putin has put Russian Federation on "war footing" and consolidated his power. At the same time, the West could do more to support Ukraine by activating its industrial and financial… https://t.co/5GmlcB5gFA
⚡️Zelensky, Umerov visit military command post in Kupiansk. President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov visited a military command post in Kharkiv Oblast's Kupiansk amid Russia's ongoing offensive against the northeastern city. https://t.co/VHjw8ro0TQ
Even if the West fulfills its commitments to help Kyiv, the war may not swing decisively in Ukraine’s favor, warn @LianaFix and @mkimmage. https://t.co/LyE6tALlR0
🛡️🛠️ @ZelenskyyUa: Mykolaiv Oblast to be rebuilt after its air defence is strengthened https://t.co/FlXuMkO6gL
🫡 @ZelenskyyUa visits Kupiansk front https://t.co/EX6bdmctdx
For the first time since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, it looks as if he could win. His biggest asset is Europe’s fatalism, complacency and shocking lack of strategic vision https://t.co/XlVBWUkiLo https://t.co/6g1298DwbG
While Putin might hope that time is on his side and that the West will lose interest, there is an alternative possibility that support for Ukraine will continue and even strengthen, writes @LawDavF. https://t.co/SUqIEWkVDV
❗️Ukrainian President #Zelensky visited the frontline command post of defenders in #Kupiansk, #Kharkiv Region. https://t.co/YZ4iZSJ0Go