26 Comments
User's avatar
Sara Frischer's avatar

Thank you Shankar. I never thought missiles would be a breath of fresh air. Wherever they are coming from I hope the supply keeps rolling in to Ukraine. Slava Ukraine!

Expand full comment
Robert Jaffee's avatar

Thanks Shankar, the news keeps getting better and better. Not even the Mango moron can save Putin now.

Although I have a feeling that should Putin’s reign be in jeopardy, Trump will pull the same shenanigans he used to save Netanyahu; promise to stop cooperating with the country, because any prosecution or removal from office is in actuality a Witch Hunt and fake news. After all, Putin is a victim of the same left-wing radical agenda destroying America….:)

Have a wonderful fourth everyone, and be safe!….:)

Expand full comment
Robot Bender's avatar

US supplies to Ukraine were stopped by the Trump regime just the other day. I'm sure Ukraine has prepared for that.

Expand full comment
Robert Jaffee's avatar

Yup, and it’s a good thing Germany and several other EU nations are picking up the slack. Not to mention, Ukraine’s creativity in fighting this war.

If there is anything positive coming from the Trump administration, it’s that he is a galvanizing force, uniting all of our allies to act independently from the US, and working together to rid themselves of the Red Menace; and starting to take Trump seriously.

Expand full comment
Char Grant's avatar

EXACTLY! Oh, I’m sorry… Didn’t mean to shout – or did I!

Expand full comment
Robert Jaffee's avatar

You didn’t…:)

Expand full comment
Judith Auerbach's avatar

You should!

Expand full comment
Nahtanoj's avatar

At this point, what would prevent Ukraine from targeting Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea oil export facilities (not just refineries)? Is the issue a lack of capability (like long range surface to surface missiles), political issues (such as concern about the US reaction), or a desire to prioritize other things for the time being (like the strikes on front line logistics and command and control)?

Expand full comment
Shankar Narayan's avatar

The US admin has requested Ukraine to not attack the refiners.

Expand full comment
Nahtanoj's avatar

So hitting the crude export facilities would be sensitive, too.

Expand full comment
PhilsThom's avatar

I think the Ukrainian attitude is becoming “Bugger the USA.”

Expand full comment
Romulo Skagen's avatar

Trump seems to have noticed-and immediately stopped sending weapons to Ukraine. It’s embarrassing and frustrating that he doesn’t support Ukraine.

Expand full comment
Simone Coppola's avatar

The fact that the French and the British are starting to produce their Storm Shadow missiles again is excellent news, matching the German investments. We Europeans are taking longer than expected to understand what needed to be done, but slowly, we’re getting there.

What matters most right now is that the European war machine is finally starting up again — while the Russian one keeps grinding through resources, since they simply can’t stop without looking weak both abroad and at home. 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

Expand full comment
Chris (CJ Fitz)'s avatar

Very encouraging news.

Expand full comment
Monika Prost's avatar

And, you be all safe!

Expand full comment
Doug Hiller's avatar

Needed some good news.

Everything coming out of the U.S. is bad or worse.

Expand full comment
billy mccarthy's avatar

a very large4 thank you to merz who made the arramgements enable ukraine to hit deep int russia

Expand full comment
Shankar Narayan's avatar

Those missiles are not there yet. They are coming. Q4 possible. For sure Q1 2026.

Expand full comment
PhilsThom's avatar

Also, there are reports of Russian troops going hungry “We haven’t eaten for three days.”

Expand full comment
Shankar Narayan's avatar

Well, when you mass more than half a million troops, think of the daily food supply requirement. It is bound to happen.

Expand full comment
Stephen ONeill's avatar

It's possible...I don't want to be too predictive here...but it might be a prelude to a counter-offensive in the coming months.

Expand full comment
Shankar Narayan's avatar

I am not sure about this.

Syrski,, It does feel like wants to play for time. He wants to push it a little deeper. Likely plan to exploit the dwindling Russian savings account. But very difficult to predict him.

Expand full comment
Sondra's avatar

Thank you for reporting this encouraging news!!💙💛

Expand full comment
Judith Auerbach's avatar

Thanks, Shankar. Great information!

Expand full comment
Jacqueline Powell's avatar

Thankyou

Expand full comment
God.help.us.all's avatar

Thanks, Shankar. Another great education. Let's hope it's not just a concentrated campaign but the new reality.

Expand full comment