Ukraine warned the Kremlin is preparing for a massive new military offensive.

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered 160,000 more Russians aged 18–30 be drafted from April 1 to July 15, amid U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the Kremlin is preparing a major offensive in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, accusing Russia of stalling negotiations to gain territorial leverage.

Over 100,000 Russian soldiers are confirmed dead. Ukraine reported 46,000 dead and 380,000 wounded.

  • ploot@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    323·
    2 days ago

    Kids in the 1960s were the same, and the USA still sent them off to get killed, maimed, and traumatized for the rest of their lives.

    • lumony@lemmings.worldEnglish
      22·
      1 day ago

      All in the name of… checks notes

      Fighting communism.

      Really puts into perspective who is pulling the strings over in the Land of Freedom. Here’s a hint: their children are never the ones to die in a war.

      It’s genius, really. Convincing the working class to literally sacrifice their children for a system that supports the ruling class. Brilliant.