First, via Global Research, a link to an analysis that appeared on Nov. 11 on the Unz Review website. At last count it had garnered at least 777 comments, many about other comments. Next, links to reports from National Public Radio, the Associated Press, Reuters, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names and initials below. — MCM
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The stage is set for U.S. combat troops in Ukraine? The Russian army’s ‘Kherson retreat,’ by Mike Whitney | The Unz Review There’s no doubt that the retreat from Kherson was a black-eye for the Russian Army. There’s also no doubt that the general who ordered the evacuation made the right decision. True, the optics are terrible, but optics don’t win wars. Strategy, valor and firepower win wars. Russian General Sergey Surovikin appears to grasp that fact, which is why he made the unpopular decision . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine hit with onslaught of air strikes while Russian troops retreat on the ground. Scott Simon of NPR speaks with New Yorker magazine staff writer Masha Gessen about Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and the possibility of a nuclear attack. Click HERE to listen and, later read.
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‘We survived’: Kherson comes alive after Russian withdrawal, by Hanna Arhirova | AP “Even breathing became easier,” said Olena Smoliana, a pharmacist whose eyes shone with happiness as she recalled the day Ukrainian soldiers entered the city. “Everything is different now.” Kherson’s population has dwindled to around 80,000 from its prewar level near 300,000 . . . READ MORE . . .
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New UK MP Sunak visits Kyiv, pledges support. From Reuters. KYIV — Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his first visit to Kyiv today, pledging to continue the firm support for Ukraine that was a focus of policy under . . . READ MORE . . .
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Zelensky wants no talks in order not to acknowledge fact of Ukraine’s breakup – Medvedev. From Tass. MOSCOW — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has no intention to hold talks with Russia, since it makes no sense without acknowledging the fact of Ukraine’s break-up, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said today. “Zelensky does not want any negotiations for quite obvious selfish reasons. Moreover, . . . READ MORE . . .
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