Every Russian must feel constant danger, says Yermak.
Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia and hit two airbases. Now Zelensky’s aide tells The Times: We’re good at surprises and that’s not a bad habit.
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Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia and hit two airbases. Now Zelensky’s aide tells The Times: We’re good at surprises and that’s not a bad habit.
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Yermak confirms Ukraine now mass-produces its own ballistic missile - the Sapsan.
First strike: 300 km, 480 kg payload, Mach 5 speed.
Could it reach Moscow: I think we will be able to surprise our enemies on many occasions. 2/
First strike: 300 km, 480 kg payload, Mach 5 speed.
Could it reach Moscow: I think we will be able to surprise our enemies on many occasions. 2/
The Sapsan isn’t the only surprise.
Ukraine smuggled explosive drones into Russia and hit Olenya and Belaya airbases.
Operation Spider’s Web was a success - and won’t be a one-off. 3/
Ukraine smuggled explosive drones into Russia and hit Olenya and Belaya airbases.
Operation Spider’s Web was a success - and won’t be a one-off. 3/
Yermak: We are definitely good at surprising the world. That’s not a bad habit.
He says Russia must now live in fear of what comes next. 4/
He says Russia must now live in fear of what comes next. 4/
Ukraine wants a new U.S. weapons package — starting with Patriot air defenses.
He suggests Europe or frozen Russian assets could cover the cost.
Yermak: We have very specific proposals. Russia must pay for the war it started. 5/
He suggests Europe or frozen Russian assets could cover the cost.
Yermak: We have very specific proposals. Russia must pay for the war it started. 5/
Despite Trump skipping the G7 meeting with Zelensky and cutting military aid in February, Yermak avoids direct criticism.
Yermak: It’s a pity. But we hope for another meeting, like in the Vatican. 6/
Yermak: It’s a pity. But we hope for another meeting, like in the Vatican. 6/
He claims Trump is “losing patience with Putin” and still sees Ukraine as a peace partner.
Yermak: Every day, every week, the U.S. sees how devoted and constructive Ukraine is — and how manipulative Russia is. 7/
Yermak: Every day, every week, the U.S. sees how devoted and constructive Ukraine is — and how manipulative Russia is. 7/
Zelensky’s critics say skipping elections proves authoritarian drift.
Yermak answers: “Zelensky is a democrat. There will be elections when martial law is lifted.”
He also says Zelensky must run again: This is the best president my country has seen since its independence. 8/
Yermak answers: “Zelensky is a democrat. There will be elections when martial law is lifted.”
He also says Zelensky must run again: This is the best president my country has seen since its independence. 8/
Asked about Kyiv mayor Klitschko calling Zelensky authoritarian.
Yermak replies: Nonsense. I admire him as a great athlete. His freedom to attack the government proves our democracy works. 9/
Yermak replies: Nonsense. I admire him as a great athlete. His freedom to attack the government proves our democracy works. 9/
The battlefield is hard. Russia is advancing in Sumy and Dnipro.
But Yermak insists Ukraine is not losing: Russia has suffered tremendous losses. We are still disrupting their attacks. 10/
But Yermak insists Ukraine is not losing: Russia has suffered tremendous losses. We are still disrupting their attacks. 10/
Still, he delivers a warning to the West:
Yermak: It will be very hard to keep fighting if, at some point, we don’t have the means. 11X
Yermak: It will be very hard to keep fighting if, at some point, we don’t have the means. 11X
Source: thetimes.com/world/russia-u…
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