World War III can start anytime, as the Deep State keeps having Ukraine inch closer and closer to direct war for the US and NATO with Russia. The November election couldn’t come any faster as Trump back in the White House may be the only thing to stop destruction
Last week, Ukraine reportedly leveraged its first opportunity to use Western weapons for strikes on Russian territory. This development followed the announcements by France and Germany on May 26 and 27 that they would allow Ukraine to target Russian soil with their weapons, a decision spurred by Russia’s recent assault on Kharkiv which began on May 10. Additionally, on May 30, US officials confirmed that Ukraine could use American weapons in Kharkiv for “counter-fire purposes,” meaning Ukraine could respond directly to sources of incoming attacks but was restricted from preemptive targeting based on intelligence.
🇷🇺🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧🚨‼️ BREAKING: Russia will deliver the same type of weapons to conflict zones to strike western assets of those countries that deliver weapons to Ukraine!
Yemen is rubbing their hands right now! pic.twitter.com/tFcs5CWaGx
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) June 5, 2024
The Institute for the Study of Revision (a think-tank based in Washington) criticized the U.S.’s ambiguous stance as a missed opportunity to deter Russia from further offensive actions across the northern Ukrainian border. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported troop build-ups north of Sumy, Ukraine.
A significant incident occurred when Ukrainian forces used U.S. Army Tactical Missiles (ATACMS) to strike the Kerch ferry crossing in Crimea, a critical logistical node for Russian military operations, significantly disrupting enemy transport and supply routes. This strike, however, did not align with the specified permissible zones for such actions, which under U.S. guidelines, restrict the use of the long-range (300km) ATACMS to occupied territories like Crimea.
🚨Putin is considering giving weapons to nations that are at war with the U.S. so they can strike at U.S. soldiers as retribution for attacks on the Russian Homeland. If Russia believes other countries to be assisting in Ukraine attacks, Russia will reserve the right to act. Can… pic.twitter.com/PeQnVLIHi5
— TheRealBiffBifford™ 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) June 5, 2024
Subsequently, Ukraine executed another strike within the designated area using U.S. weapons. This strike targeted an S-300 or S-400 Russian air defense system in Belgorod, destroying several units and a command post. This action underscored the ongoing confusion and uneven application of geographic restrictions among Ukraine’s Western allies.
Statements from other European leaders have reflected varying degrees of restriction on the military aid provided to Ukraine. For instance, Denmark’s Foreign Minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, and the Netherlands’ Defense Minister, Kajsa Ollongren, expressed no reservations about Ukraine using provided F-16 jets against targets within Russia. In contrast, Belgium’s Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, indicated a more restrictive approach, particularly to safeguard its interests, such as the diamond trade with Russia.
The issue of military aid and the conditions attached to it has sparked considerable debate among European Union member states. This discord was highlighted by the fact that only by December 2023 did the EU manage to address Belgium’s exemption of its diamond trade from sanctions against Russia, despite the ongoing conflict.
🚨🇺🇸BIDEN: UKRAINE CAN STRIKE WITHIN 200 MILES OF THE BORDER
Reporter: “Are US weapons being used inside of Russia now?”
Biden: “Yep. But just within 200 miles from the border, though.”
Sure, that’s only 100,000 square miles of Russia….
Source: ABC News pic.twitter.com/gfcEQDb2wp
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 6, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to these developments by reiterating the possibility of nuclear retaliation if Russian sovereignty or territorial integrity is threatened, according to the country’s nuclear doctrine. Meanwhile, U.S. National Security spokesperson John Kirby downplayed the strategic change, noting that Ukraine had previously engaged Russian aircraft within Russian airspace.
On the battlefield, the situation remains tense. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief reported a dire need for reinforcements at Kharkiv, and significant Russian casualties were reported in nearby Chasiv Yar. The Ukrainian military also claims to have inflicted substantial losses on Russian forces and hardware over the past week.
Major Points
- France and Germany recently allowed Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian soil, a decision followed by the US permitting use for counter-fire in Kharkiv.
- Ukraine conducted a notable strike using U.S. ATACMS missiles on the Kerch ferry crossing in Crimea, aiming to disrupt Russian military logistics.
- Western allies have varied in their restrictions on the use of provided weapons, with Denmark and the Netherlands imposing no limits, while Belgium advocates for more conservative use.
- Tensions among EU members have surfaced, especially concerning military aid conditions and economic interests like Belgium’s diamond trade with Russia.
- The ongoing conflict has seen significant military engagements, with Ukraine claiming substantial Russian casualties and equipment losses, amidst strategic and diplomatic complexities.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
