How war works
[Europe is] going to go back to trying to sanction oil again. Trying this oil price cap. Lower that didn't work the first time. It didn't work at all. Why do you think it's going to work now? I mean that just is irrational to think that something that has failed so bitterly and miserably, that's going to be your go-to and that's going to force Russia to come to the negotiating table and give in on all the points that we've talked about here. That all the things that they want and give in nothing on themselves.
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the foolish tactical decisions given by the government and the military leaders of Ukraine things that make no sense.
Ukranian commander's resignation
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of a battalion in Ukraine’s 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura,” has submitted his resignation, citing “idiotic tasks” from higher command and unjustified personnel losses. His decision comes as Russia and Ukraine resume direct peace talks for the first time in over three years.
In a pointed social media post, Shyrshyn wrote: “I have never received more idiotic tasks than on this current front. One day I’ll share the details, but the senseless loss of people and the fear of incompetent generals leads only to failure.” He also addressed Ukraine’s top military leadership directly: “I hope your children will also serve in the infantry and carry out your orders.”
