But china needs to be able to trade on a relatively even field and RU is on the same level of currency value relative to the western countries which have much stronger economies and better trade options. China even stopped trading with the HK dollar because it was tied to the US dollar. China's economy isn't doing very well. They've overspent on infrastructure and even built whole cities and no one is using the high-speed trains to these outlying cities because there's nothing in the cities they've built...they're literally huge ghost towns. As was pointed out in today's video update, China wants to trade with ALL of the western world without restrictions or competition. Trading with RU on the short term (maybe long term, we'll see) helps China move in that direction...not so much for RU. RU will only get minimal value but it has no other option atm. China has to be careful not to rock the boat too much or risk pushing the west to close off trade. It's a game of chicken. Who's gonna twitch first.
That is one of the most likely reasons. Next to the importance of the grain trade. It could also be a signal to the west that if they don’t give enough support, the could turn to the Chinese. It would be concerning to the west if Ukraine gets economically and politically tied to the Chinese. Let’s hope Zelenski is just playing a bluff to the west.
@@bluflaam777LSA China is, if we strangle their economy they will stop propping up Russia with weapons and we're doing just that. You can be our friend or the friend of our enemy but you cannot be both. China and Russia, if they keep this up, will both have a collapsing economy and the thing is... That's pretty great for the EU and the US so we will let them.
I think Zelensky is telling China that Ukraine is open to having a friendly relationship, (and future trading relationship) with China if China will stop supporting Russia in the war. Zelensky is also letting everyone else know it is in their best interest to continue supporting Ukraine in the war if they don’t want to see Ukraine cozy up to China. For its part, China sees a real possibility that Russia can lose this war. If Russia loses, they won’t be able to keep any promises they have made to China thus far. In short, everyone is shopping around for,the best deal right now.
After the six-month delay in ammo etc. I don't blame Zelensky for pointing out how bad it could get for the USA and EU if they do that again. China would stab Russian in the back for this geopolitical victory. President Zelensky will do anything to ensure survival of his country. Political posturing it may be, or maybe not.
Mikidee l' Ucraina conta meno di 0. Un paese fallito , corrotto, marcio, e ormai finito.. sei dalla parte sbagliata. I tuoi poemi sono solo tue supposizioni dettate dal tuo tifo. Riordina la testa
Fucking Dumb. Take their help they are looking for economic ties. of course not trustworthy, but the primary enemy are the russians right now. You have to be able to separate people you dislike from people than can help.
Not to defend the Chinese rise and expansion, but remember that the western world has been influenced by large capitalists who seek oil , gold , arms weaponry selling and power ... No country , China no exception, helps the others for free as these political and economic elites are not charitable organizations ...Nothing is for free ...
Ukraine has the right to make their own decisions and way the risks. The US hasn’t been entirely combative with china on the Ukraine war either. Likely they understand that now isn’t the time but when there is a conclusion to this war china could be a big part of both the resolution and rebuild.
Fortunately we have US that-invades and-coup countles small countries worldwide and it is always out of altruism. We are all aware that Vrctorya Nudelman bragged how 5 billion was spent on-coup in Ukraine out of love and care for them. It was absolutely not to cause this hell.
The statement by Zelensky regarding China doesn't need to lead to China providing support. It needs to apply pressure to China to stop supporting Russia. China, whatever one might think, has an extremely image-oriented political approach. If it starts looking really bad that China supports Russia, they might finally drop them.
Fight the US? Fight NATO? Fight the entire West? Without actually fighting them?!?! China will jump on that in a heartbeat, image be damned. Have you not kept up with their Coast Guard and Air Force interactions with literally every other country that comes through there? They don't care what the free world thinks of them and they can control, or their fellow dictators can control, what every single person the government gives a hoot about sees, knows, or thinks about....i.e. they (the dictators) control any and ALL information circulated within their borders....some more harshly than others.
Making positive comments toward china at this point can be nothing but a good idea for Ukraine , it gives nothing away other than words, we all know international politicians (particularly from powerfull country) can never be relied on to keep their word when it no longer suits or a better option becomes available. It can be too easy to overthink things and Ukrainians are living with a urgency the rest of us are not.
Yeah, so what we want is for china to pull support because that would make the Russian economy collapse and end this war. One fucking thing at a time. We can deal with China once this is over.
Thank you Enforcer , some interesting updates and observations , opinions there. I personally do not think Zelenskyy is that blind to Chinas ways nor dose he want China's help that way ,I think it was a message , can China stay neutral or stop aiding Russian interests. When it comes to Rheinmetail , the Gepard is already in service plus Mechanics and supporting infrastructure is already in place , not to mention it's extremely effective , so why mess with it. Looking forward to you and Enforcer Matt on the Live stream tonight.. Glory to the brave! 💛 Slava Ukraini 💙 Long Live the LSA!
President of Ukraine seems intuitive and intelligent while surrounding himself with the same. Don't believe the Chinese could deceive him if it's their intentions.
Who knows? Perhaps Zelensky just means China would be a friend by not helping Putin or allowing Kim Jong Un's military aid to cross China rather than asking Xi for material or financial help right now.
the skynex system uses AHEAD ammunition and it is incredibly effective at downing drones. It takes just 8 rounds to down even the smallest drones several km away
A universal surtax on personal income was first levied in the U.S. at 10 percent (on top of the existing income tax) for all taxpayers in 1968 to fund the Vietnam War, it lasted just over a year.
@@JimWiese-mm5tw My comment was in response to the claim that no one ever raised taxes for war in the modern era except now ruzzia. I paid my 10%, then later went there as a Crew Chief.
President Zelensky was just being diplomatic. What would you have him say? Something to disrespect or antagonize China thereby assuring China would support Russia even more? I think President Zelensky's eyes are wide open to what China is all about.
If a certain person becomes president of the United States and cuts Ukraine of all help, Ukraine may have to do what is necessary to survive as a country. And every knows who I am talking about.
Rheinmetal have production facilities in Ukraine now, so I'd have thought it was based on request. They may have been impressed with skynex in action, but have it's needs more on the frontline.
Great info, your doing a great job covering the conflict. Just one tiny suggestion, sloooooooow down in your delivery and you will not stumble over your words as much. Yet you really have improved a lot since I first started listening. Your doing awesome.
Remember the saying,”the enemy of my enemy is my friend “. Russia and CCP aren’t enemies per se. From what I’ve read everyone who gets involved with China ends up regretting it. It ALWAYS comes with strings attached.
Everything comes with strings attached. Only stupid people think otherwise. The US doesn’t go into other countries and help them out for free. The US always gets something back.
The Chinese can't support a small neighbour invaded by a bigger neighbour they see as being their territory when they are on the cusp of doing exactly the same.
Ukraine desperately wants to join the E.U and NATO...no chance for China sweeping Ukraine into their sphere of influence(Ukraine won't forget about all their weapons and aid the west has given them...and they understand the politics of China and how similar it is to Russia)
Word must be getting out that Ukraine actually feeds Orcan soldiers once they set down whatever few weapons they have left. As far as UKR/China collaboration, I personally consider "One Belt, One Road" as equal parts trying to re-establish the ancient 'silk road' trading route to Europe, and a modern version of colonialism (look at how much money African countries borrowed for Chinese-built infrastructure projects). But considering the war and Prez Z's appeal..I can't help but remember that old Arab proverb. "Me and my brother against a cousin - me and my cousin against a stranger." Great update, Andrew. LSA will never die.
You are implying a level of naivete to Zelensky which I simply don't agree he has - "Sell us some artillery shells/guidance chips" is a lot different than "We want an alliance with you" - Ukraine has been clear that it's end game is membership of the EU and NATO, so DBAA, ok?
@@-aKa-AL_7- No, it isn't. We aren't in the 20th century anymore, and the USSR no longer exists. Ukraine was no longer an SSR after 1991. Russia and Putler have no claim of Ukraine.
If you been following this war week to week you gotta see how much armored loss Russia has had. Increasing taxes does not surprise me they are getting despite. Meanwhile Ukraine is pulling back tanks when they get damaged to repair them instead of taking total loss.
I don’t agree with your assessment of Zelenskyy statements regarding China. Wanting them to be a friend just means he doesn’t want China to be helping Russia in this war.
Faster, but not better per se. Here are some others, if you're interested: Jake Broe - Left leaning, and just got Ukraine over a million dollars in equipment for his birthday. Professor Gerdes - Right leaning, posts 3-4 short format stories a day about Ukraine The Russian Dude - A bit cringey sometimes, but this dude literally got disowned by his family and home country because he supports Ukraine. Reporting from Ukraine - Probably one of the best (if not THE best) Ukraine channel out there. He's so good that Russian troll bots have been consistently trying to get his channels banned from TH-cam. I will say that The Enforcer tends to get the news out there about as fast as possible, but they have also been involved in a bit of drama in the past, so that lost a small amount of their credibility to me. It can be regained if they don't do it again, though.
Your completely over thinking Zelenskyy's statement, there's not an ice cube chance in hell Ukrainians would ever allow themselves to be drawn into another autocratic nations sphere of influence.
We can probably thank our Congress and it taking 6 months for them to pass legislation and get the much needed help to Ukraine as a reason for Zelensky reaching out to China. They are fighting for their very existence and he wants to be sure they can get what they need in their fight against Russia.
When Russia said that they will raise taxes on all income levels on everyone else except to top 1%. Of course Putin; his family and friends are exempted. 👍
I really like your reporting, but I have a request to make. Please lower the volume and high range of the reporting. Sometimes, even with the volume turned down, it is hard to listen to even when I really want to get your information and I have to move elsewhere on TH-cam. That being said, your information is fantastic, is pulled together expertly, often beats other outlets, and the zooming in and out really helps understand the situation. Also, when you are reporting on strikes on Russian territory being filmed by Russians, it would be really interesting to know what the person filming is saying (other than the curse words). Maybe you have a Russian speaking follower who could help.
In Canada, during The Great War, the Conservative govt put in an income tax for the first time - it was supposed to be cancelled once the war was over. Ya right! Canadians still pay income tax based on that legislation.
And? We get free Healthcare and higher education reduced by it, extremely low drug prices etc. But conservatives want to bitch about literally anything. Cry about crime? But you don't want to pay higher taxes to incarcerate criminals or funding mental health shit, logic.
I can’t believe you really think we have done so much to help Ukraine. While we in the west have done a great deal, we have been careful ( up till now) not to give Ukraine the means to win this war! We have propped them up enough not to capitulate but no more. Further, when you consider that we allowed Russia ( Putin) to take Crimea without much more than a whimper then I can see that Ukraine will not really feel grateful to the west. While we prevaricated again and again their soldiers and citizens were dying and, from my point of view, that will be a blight on the west for generations to come. No wonder the Ukrainians might lean towards China - we have only ourselves and our lack of backbone to blame. A soldier of the Cold War!
China may NOT be a threat to Ukraine due to geo distance between the two countries. So, it's okay for Ukraine to be ally with China, I think, But as far as China's geo expansionism in Indo-China and South China Sea, I'd say never, never trust China.
Mid be comsidering Russia has arrested 12 of there astrophycisians of high treason. Whoms responsibility was evolving there "hypersonic" missile program. Although 3 of then are already dead.
Can Ukraine locate the position where the Russians go to supply the fuel for the tanks and support vehicles? If they can destroy the fuel trucks 🤷 they can't be too far away... Like they aren't driving 50 miles to get refuled 🤷 IDK sounds good, but who's nose... Thanks @Enforcer & @EnforcerMatt😊 your amazing & so appreciated 👍
According to one commentater China is giving Russia just enough support to keep the war going but not decisively the main reason they want to force the Americans to focus more on the Ukraine and less on Asis as part a plan to occupy Taiwan.
Post WW II US policy was very successful and I do not blame China for copying it. We have nothing now to compare with or compete with the Chinese "Belt and Road" strategy. Rather than trying to sabotage China's strategy, we should instead be proactive with our own strategy. I completely agree with the author that just ignoring the Belt and Road strategy is foolish.
As a side note, this message by Zolensky may be a signal to the US to get off their ass & show full support vs the current maybe the US will support Ukraine, Ukraine is trying to survive as a nation.
I think it would be smart to support Ukraine at this point for china. Russia is weak - Fact that Ukraine is winning this war is a slap in the face to Russia.
He knows what he's doing. He knows that this offer of friendship with china will keep the west and Europe keen to give Ukraine the help they need and deserve. He's tired of the fickle ones.
In my opinion the statements directed towards China are equal to a chess move by Magnus. Everything stated in the opinion of our bro the Enforcer have been gamed out to the max in the background. With the level of investment and commitment by us in the West I don't believe that Zelensky makes these statements on a whim. The game is afoot. This is to melt Putin's brain imo.🇺🇦💪🇬🇧
Average wage Russia 15k USD, any tax increases are going to hurt. GDP per capita 15k USD. For comparison average wage Poland 23k USD, . GDP per capita 19k USD. Russia has 144 million poor mouths to feed therefore only a tiny portion of GDP can be spent on this war before the population starve. Putin had million put to the side for this war and this is now gone, we are going to now see the true cost to the people of Russia over the next few months.
If one person makes 10 billion and the other 50k residents of his city make about 5000 each. (Mr Burns..) Then the average income for that city per person is 205k per year! Real-life wages in Russia are more like 300 USD a month. Even in Moscow 3000 a month is already very high and definitely not what the average person makes. In Poland this '23k average' is also definitely not realistic but much more realistic than the russian number you pull up. Russians are poor because wealth in Russia isn't for the people. And indeed, war is costly.
Going out on a limb here about china. I think the Ukraine is asking them to be friends would mean that the if china helps the Ukraine, it will give less help to Russia. And if it looks to china that Russia is starting to lose the battle. They might actually turn away from Russia. And i think that this would be good. Because that would also mean that China would not try to threaten Taiwan (for now). And with Russia out of the way then. China wont have the backbone to be an aggressor.
I appreciate your reportage. Though presented at a rapid cadence , it comes across as fair and balanced even though admittedly pro-western. Reminds me of the '60's, '70's, etc. Thanks
The situation with regard to the russian prison riot was reported to be changed several hours ago. In summary: hostage takers all exited in body bags. Crisis over.
Zalensky didn’t mean he wanted physical products from china. He’s saying he wants china to stop propping up Russia.
But china needs to be able to trade on a relatively even field and RU is on the same level of currency value relative to the western countries which have much stronger economies and better trade options. China even stopped trading with the HK dollar because it was tied to the US dollar.
China's economy isn't doing very well. They've overspent on infrastructure and even built whole cities and no one is using the high-speed trains to these outlying cities because there's nothing in the cities they've built...they're literally huge ghost towns.
As was pointed out in today's video update, China wants to trade with ALL of the western world without restrictions or competition. Trading with RU on the short term (maybe long term, we'll see) helps China move in that direction...not so much for RU. RU will only get minimal value but it has no other option atm. China has to be careful not to rock the boat too much or risk pushing the west to close off trade.
It's a game of chicken. Who's gonna twitch first.
That is one of the most likely reasons. Next to the importance of the grain trade. It could also be a signal to the west that if they don’t give enough support, the could turn to the Chinese.
It would be concerning to the west if Ukraine gets economically and politically tied to the Chinese.
Let’s hope Zelenski is just playing a bluff to the west.
It will also make Putin paranoid about his good friend China.
@@bluflaam777LSA China is, if we strangle their economy they will stop propping up Russia with weapons and we're doing just that. You can be our friend or the friend of our enemy but you cannot be both.
China and Russia, if they keep this up, will both have a collapsing economy and the thing is... That's pretty great for the EU and the US so we will let them.
If China wants to supply Ukraine, I'm all for it. Just don't supply Russia.
I think Zelensky is telling China that Ukraine is open to having a friendly relationship, (and future trading relationship) with China if China will stop supporting Russia in the war. Zelensky is also letting everyone else know it is in their best interest to continue supporting Ukraine in the war if they don’t want to see Ukraine cozy up to China.
For its part, China sees a real possibility that Russia can lose this war. If Russia loses, they won’t be able to keep any promises they have made to China thus far. In short, everyone is shopping around for,the best deal right now.
After the six-month delay in ammo etc. I don't blame Zelensky for pointing out how bad it could get for the USA and EU if they do that again. China would stab Russian in the back for this geopolitical victory. President Zelensky will do anything to ensure survival of his country. Political posturing it may be, or maybe not.
Mikidee l' Ucraina conta meno di 0. Un paese fallito , corrotto, marcio, e ormai finito.. sei dalla parte sbagliata. I tuoi poemi sono solo tue supposizioni dettate dal tuo tifo. Riordina la testa
The Dragon is bearing teeth at the bear’s leg so to speak
@@jackthorton10 Dammi la risposta il italiano per favore
Be very careful about the Chinese, Ukrainians! Really careful!
Fucking Dumb. Take their help they are looking for economic ties. of course not trustworthy, but the primary enemy are the russians right now. You have to be able to separate people you dislike from people than can help.
Agree 100%
CCP suck
Not to defend the Chinese rise and expansion, but remember that the western world has been influenced by large capitalists who seek oil , gold , arms weaponry selling and power ...
No country , China no exception, helps the others for free as these political and economic elites are not charitable organizations ...Nothing is for free ...
China is probably just waiting until Russia weakens themselves completely and then they'll come in the back door to take their land back.
The Chinese never do anything out of altruism. There are always strings attached. It's always about what's in it for them.
their like farangie from star trek
That's geopolitics in a nut shell.
Yes, you're exactly right.
Ukraine has the right to make their own decisions and way the risks. The US hasn’t been entirely combative with china on the Ukraine war either. Likely they understand that now isn’t the time but when there is a conclusion to this war china could be a big part of both the resolution and rebuild.
Fortunately we have US that-invades and-coup countles small countries worldwide and it is always out of altruism. We are all aware that Vrctorya Nudelman bragged how 5 billion was spent on-coup in Ukraine out of love and care for them. It was absolutely not to cause this hell.
regarding raising taxes in Russia, as my dad used to say "It will be like squeezing blood from a turnip".
Taxes won't help them, especially if Ukraine continues to strike critical petroleum infrastructure.
so, Finland don't fight in this war and still rises taxes XDD
The statement by Zelensky regarding China doesn't need to lead to China providing support. It needs to apply pressure to China to stop supporting Russia. China, whatever one might think, has an extremely image-oriented political approach. If it starts looking really bad that China supports Russia, they might finally drop them.
Fight the US? Fight NATO? Fight the entire West? Without actually fighting them?!?! China will jump on that in a heartbeat, image be damned. Have you not kept up with their Coast Guard and Air Force interactions with literally every other country that comes through there? They don't care what the free world thinks of them and they can control, or their fellow dictators can control, what every single person the government gives a hoot about sees, knows, or thinks about....i.e. they (the dictators) control any and ALL information circulated within their borders....some more harshly than others.
The US patriot system in Ukraine smiles to itself and adds data to its significant memory for future use.
It's nice to hear a REAL human narrator for a change. They are rare nowadays.
True
agreed
China can help Ukraine by stopping all aid to ruzzia.
Ya!
@@Enderwaveslay US can help by stopping-using-Ukraine as-cannon-fodder... Thru us-controled-puppet gov they installed-by-coup
Making positive comments toward china at this point can be nothing but a good idea for Ukraine , it gives nothing away other than words, we all know international politicians (particularly from powerfull country) can never be relied on to keep their word when it no longer suits or a better option becomes available. It can be too easy to overthink things and Ukrainians are living with a urgency the rest of us are not.
You make a good point even thou we all know China is helping Russia ,
No to China .... choose your friends because they are like-minded, not because they are convenient. A peaceful neighbor, sure, but a friend, no.
It's up to other countries to support Ukraine enough so they don't have to turn to China for help. If not, then shame on us.
Yeah, so what we want is for china to pull support because that would make the Russian economy collapse and end this war.
One fucking thing at a time. We can deal with China once this is over.
Keep your enemies closer.
@@keymaster8176 That's just dumb really dumb.
A drowning man shouldn't care who saves him.
China could help Ukraine by not helping Russia. Just doing nothing (for Russia) would be helpful.
Way too late for your comment, China has been supplying Russia with shells, drones, trucks of various types was given to Russia since the war started
Spot on
Bingo
China will probably use their method, betrayal and conquer
@@glennquagmire1747 and the west has been training and aiding ukraine with weapons since 2013.
Thank you God bless you and yours. God bless Ukraine, Slava, Ukraine.! Slava heroes of Ukraine! Much love from Austin, Texas
I like how all of the different arms companies are field testing their new stuff in Ukraine
Looks to be a moment to observe for sure.
Thank you Enforcer , some interesting updates and observations , opinions there. I personally do not think Zelenskyy is that blind to Chinas ways nor dose he want China's help that way ,I think it was a message , can China stay neutral or stop aiding Russian interests.
When it comes to Rheinmetail , the Gepard is already in service plus Mechanics and supporting infrastructure is already in place , not to mention it's extremely effective , so why mess with it. Looking forward to you and Enforcer Matt on the Live stream tonight..
Glory to the brave! 💛 Slava Ukraini 💙 Long Live the LSA!
If China wants to help Ukraine they could reclaim the Eastern half of ruzzia. It use to belong to China anyway.
Hey, dont use history against the Orcs 😂
If they’re smart, they’d know not to trust Putin, they’d know of him very well.
Their plans probably same as the RU: Betrayal and Conquer
@@Thor_Asgard_ My, my... Historian detected. Where did you learn? In US "education" system😂
@@OleDiaBole US history classes don't cover this lol, stop trying so hard russian bot.
@@OleDiaBole a lama's fart does get loud these days.. or was that you.. 🤔
President of Ukraine seems intuitive and intelligent while surrounding himself with the same. Don't believe the Chinese could deceive him if it's their intentions.
The propaganda might be the worst issue right now.
The Chinese would have to go thru BUDANOV before Zelenski and sorry folks thats NOT HAPPENING!
I'm in the Ukrainian sphere of influence.
Thanks for the extended update
Who knows? Perhaps Zelensky just means China would be a friend by not helping Putin or allowing Kim Jong Un's military aid to cross China rather than asking Xi for material or financial help right now.
Thank you Enforcer.!! 👍 👍 👍
I love these longer, more detailed, short war summaries. Keep em coming, Enforcers!
These are not sumaries these are made up stories. Bed time stories.. 🤣🤣😂
Allegedly😂
@@navinkumar-vp7uyIncorrect
Selenskis statement is propably more "diplomatic", to make China feel they are not excluded.
- Not an in blanco concession...
Thank you, Andrew!!
Thanks for your efforts in getting this information out
I appreciate your show!
The west already knew thats why nato countries like france and poland suddenly grew balls
Us NATO countries are getting ready in case Russia decides to get a Soviet attitude
@@MilitaryPlayer141a soviet attitude? Did the Russian empire not exist to you? The soviet attitude would literally have ended this war see ww1
the skynex system uses AHEAD ammunition and it is incredibly effective at downing drones. It takes just 8 rounds to down even the smallest drones several km away
Italy has bailed on Belt and Road.
I have no idea how Russia has lasted this long when most of their soldiers are fighting while intoxicated 🤦♀️.
In 1968 the US put a 10% surcharge on income taxes, essentially raising income tax by 10% across all income brackets.
But was that because of the war or because of the Great Society reforms?
A universal surtax on personal income was first levied in the U.S. at 10 percent (on top of the existing income tax) for all taxpayers in 1968 to fund the Vietnam War, it lasted just over a year.
Connect the dots... ? The issue is Russia leaning deeper into the public and corporate. Stay on topic if you are to be credible! Sad.
@@ZontarDow It was because of the war. 1968 Tet plus the battle of Khe Sanh were very expensive.
@@JimWiese-mm5tw My comment was in response to the claim that no one ever raised taxes for war in the modern era except now ruzzia. I paid my 10%, then later went there as a Crew Chief.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🙏 Also thanks for using miles. 🤠
President Zelensky was just being diplomatic. What would you have him say? Something to disrespect or antagonize China thereby assuring China would support Russia even more?
I think President Zelensky's eyes are wide open to what China is all about.
Thanks to The Enforcer for continuing to give us good honest Ukraine news. Well done good Sir.
If a certain person becomes president of the United States and cuts Ukraine of all help, Ukraine may have to do what is necessary to survive as a country. And every knows who I am talking about.
Love your channel & thanks for the latest update @enforcer
Rheinmetal have production facilities in Ukraine now, so I'd have thought it was based on request. They may have been impressed with skynex in action, but have it's needs more on the frontline.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Doesn’t mean you trust them.
On the ball, as usual. Thank you!
Great info, your doing a great job covering the conflict. Just one tiny suggestion, sloooooooow down in your delivery and you will not stumble over your words as much. Yet you really have improved a lot since I first started listening. Your doing awesome.
There is always a price to pay for CCP "friendship!"
Also seeing how being complacent about Russia and trading with them, our allies will wake up to China and not trust them.
Uh oh, I suspect another Zircon missile engineer will be arrested now and have to pay for his failure because the Zircon was intercepted.
Remember the saying,”the enemy of my enemy is my friend “. Russia and CCP aren’t enemies per se. From what I’ve read everyone who gets involved with China ends up regretting it. It ALWAYS comes with strings attached.
Tell me about operation condor
Everything comes with strings attached. Only stupid people think otherwise. The US doesn’t go into other countries and help them out for free. The US always gets something back.
The Chinese can't support a small neighbour invaded by a bigger neighbour they see as being their territory when they are on the cusp of doing exactly the same.
China giving Ukraine bombs does not mean that Ukraine will reject American bombs. Zelenskyy would not accept aid that had long-term strings attached.
Brilliant video thank you for the information provided by your good self
The news from Vovchansk do sound a lot like an Tikhistory after action report from Stalingrad.
TikTok is full of BS
Ukraine desperately wants to join the E.U and NATO...no chance for China sweeping Ukraine into their sphere of influence(Ukraine won't forget about all their weapons and aid the west has given them...and they understand the politics of China and how similar it is to Russia)
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Word must be getting out that Ukraine actually feeds Orcan soldiers once they set down whatever few weapons they have left. As far as UKR/China collaboration, I personally consider "One Belt, One Road" as equal parts trying to re-establish the ancient 'silk road' trading route to Europe, and a modern version of colonialism (look at how much money African countries borrowed for Chinese-built infrastructure projects). But considering the war and Prez Z's appeal..I can't help but remember that old Arab proverb. "Me and my brother against a cousin - me and my cousin against a stranger." Great update, Andrew. LSA will never die.
Thanks for the update.
You are implying a level of naivete to Zelensky which I simply don't agree he has - "Sell us some artillery shells/guidance chips" is a lot different than "We want an alliance with you" - Ukraine has been clear that it's end game is membership of the EU and NATO, so DBAA, ok?
Being in the EU and NATO doesn't prevent becoming China's puppet, it didn't stop Hungary becoming a Russian puppetstate.
as long as they dont ship malfunctioning munitions
@@p0t4toePotato Like fatboy Kim 😂
Dude is a MAGA shill making money, using Ukraine as his tool. Plenty of stupid opinions, like saying fundrasing helps zero.
Orcs go home!
Cry harder😂
You post weak copium @@mikele9878
@@-aKa-AL_7- No, it isn't. We aren't in the 20th century anymore, and the USSR no longer exists. Ukraine was no longer an SSR after 1991. Russia and Putler have no claim of Ukraine.
@-aKa-AL_7 What year are you living in?? 🤣
Imagine someone actually thinking Ukraine is Russia 🤣🤣🤣
@@-aKa-AL_7-Russians came home to get buried apparently 😂😂
If you been following this war week to week you gotta see how much armored loss Russia has had. Increasing taxes does not surprise me they are getting despite. Meanwhile Ukraine is pulling back tanks when they get damaged to repair them instead of taking total loss.
Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer.Zelensky is no fool.
Thank you for covering this Enforcer
I don’t agree with your assessment of Zelenskyy statements regarding China. Wanting them to be a friend just means he doesn’t want China to be helping Russia in this war.
I'm a relative late joiner to your channel (February) but I keep coming back for more. Your reporting is far better than anyone else.
Welcome to the LSA! 🫡
Faster, but not better per se. Here are some others, if you're interested:
Jake Broe - Left leaning, and just got Ukraine over a million dollars in equipment for his birthday.
Professor Gerdes - Right leaning, posts 3-4 short format stories a day about Ukraine
The Russian Dude - A bit cringey sometimes, but this dude literally got disowned by his family and home country because he supports Ukraine.
Reporting from Ukraine - Probably one of the best (if not THE best) Ukraine channel out there. He's so good that Russian troll bots have been consistently trying to get his channels banned from TH-cam.
I will say that The Enforcer tends to get the news out there about as fast as possible, but they have also been involved in a bit of drama in the past, so that lost a small amount of their credibility to me. It can be regained if they don't do it again, though.
despite the Sensationalist titles, Russia gains territory, slowly but uninterrupted.. (not that I support RUssia, but it is what it is..)
well, I agree on far better than MOST....Jake Broe and Artur Rehi and a few also do very very well
Your completely over thinking Zelenskyy's statement, there's not an ice cube chance in hell Ukrainians would ever allow themselves to be drawn into another autocratic nations sphere of influence.
I think so too
We can probably thank our Congress and it taking 6 months for them to pass legislation and get the much needed help to Ukraine as a reason for Zelensky reaching out to China. They are fighting for their very existence and he wants to be sure they can get what they need in their fight against Russia.
When Russia said that they will raise taxes on all income levels on everyone else except to top 1%. Of course Putin; his family and friends are exempted. 👍
Thank you ❤
Given the recent unreliability of the US can you blame Ukraine for expanding the number of potential allies?
The chemical plant surrender was in Sumy region, this is the aggregate plant, a different place altogether
Slava ukraini
💙💛 Heroyam Slava! 💪🇺🇦
Just because they're surrounded does not mean they gave up
I really like your reporting, but I have a request to make. Please lower the volume and high range of the reporting. Sometimes, even with the volume turned down, it is hard to listen to even when I really want to get your information and I have to move elsewhere on TH-cam. That being said, your information is fantastic, is pulled together expertly, often beats other outlets, and the zooming in and out really helps understand the situation. Also, when you are reporting on strikes on Russian territory being filmed by Russians, it would be really interesting to know what the person filming is saying (other than the curse words). Maybe you have a Russian speaking follower who could help.
Thank you for your service giving us the real news ❤❤❤
In Canada, during The Great War, the Conservative govt put in an income tax for the first time - it was supposed to be cancelled once the war was over. Ya right! Canadians still pay income tax based on that legislation.
And? We get free Healthcare and higher education reduced by it, extremely low drug prices etc. But conservatives want to bitch about literally anything. Cry about crime? But you don't want to pay higher taxes to incarcerate criminals or funding mental health shit, logic.
I can’t believe you really think we have done so much to help Ukraine. While we in the west have done a great deal, we have been careful ( up till now) not to give Ukraine the means to win this war! We have propped them up enough not to capitulate but no more. Further, when you consider that we allowed Russia ( Putin) to take Crimea without much more than a whimper then I can see that Ukraine will not really feel grateful to the west. While we prevaricated again and again their soldiers and citizens were dying and, from my point of view, that will be a blight on the west for generations to come. No wonder the Ukrainians might lean towards China - we have only ourselves and our lack of backbone to blame. A soldier of the Cold War!
Thanks Andrew
Chinese friendship could be helpful, even if the gave nothing material, but peace of mind for Ukraine
China may NOT be a threat to Ukraine due to geo distance between the two countries. So, it's okay for Ukraine to be ally with China, I think, But as far as China's geo expansionism in Indo-China and South China Sea, I'd say never, never trust China.
All Russians who have already lost loved ones, are to pay higher taxes?
Russia will blame the prison thing on Ukraine, mark my word. they lie as easily as they breathe.
Mid be comsidering Russia has arrested 12 of there astrophycisians of high treason. Whoms responsibility was evolving there "hypersonic" missile program. Although 3 of then are already dead.
Like how.. Your president is lying to Nato n the entire world..??
These all not true.. can't you see ??
@@galinayashina2996 What?
@@galinayashina2996yeah they are more likely to blame the US, UK or France 😂
Raising taxes will be very unpopular, especially with poor exchange rates, high import costs, and high inflation rates.
The Commies could choose to not help Russia, that would help Ukraine.
Can Ukraine locate the position where the Russians go to supply the fuel for the tanks and support vehicles? If they can destroy the fuel trucks 🤷 they can't be too far away... Like they aren't driving 50 miles to get refuled 🤷 IDK sounds good, but who's nose...
Thanks @Enforcer & @EnforcerMatt😊 your amazing & so appreciated 👍
According to one commentater China is giving Russia just enough support to keep the war going but not decisively the main reason they want to force the Americans to focus more on the Ukraine and less on Asis as part a plan to occupy Taiwan.
Slava Ukraine!
Post WW II US policy was very successful and I do not blame China for copying it. We have nothing now to compare with or compete with the Chinese "Belt and Road" strategy. Rather than trying to sabotage China's strategy, we should instead be proactive with our own strategy.
I completely agree with the author that just ignoring the Belt and Road strategy is foolish.
LSA LSA LSA 🎉! Thank you for the news update, Enforcers!!
As a side note, this message by Zolensky may be a signal to the US to get off their ass & show full support vs the current maybe the US will support Ukraine, Ukraine is trying to survive as a nation.
Hey, Matt! Thanks for the short war summary! I remember that the Russian raised their GDP contribution to the military to 8% from 4%.
I think it would be smart to support Ukraine at this point for china. Russia is weak - Fact that Ukraine is winning this war is a slap in the face to Russia.
He knows what he's doing. He knows that this offer of friendship with china will keep the west and Europe keen to give Ukraine the help they need and deserve. He's tired of the fickle ones.
Sri Lanka is practically owned by the P. L. A.
When are we going to stop recognizing Russia as a country and instead as a province of China? 🤣
Can you share more details on the destroyed s300 and s400 in Crimea?
No way! China comes in through the backdoor? Never!
In my opinion the statements directed towards China are equal to a chess move by Magnus. Everything stated in the opinion of our bro the Enforcer have been gamed out to the max in the background. With the level of investment and commitment by us in the West I don't believe that Zelensky makes these statements on a whim. The game is afoot. This is to melt Putin's brain imo.🇺🇦💪🇬🇧
Average wage Russia 15k USD, any tax increases are going to hurt. GDP per capita 15k USD. For comparison average wage Poland 23k USD, . GDP per capita 19k USD. Russia has 144 million poor mouths to feed therefore only a tiny portion of GDP can be spent on this war before the population starve. Putin had million put to the side for this war and this is now gone, we are going to now see the true cost to the people of Russia over the next few months.
If one person makes 10 billion and the other 50k residents of his city make about 5000 each. (Mr Burns..) Then the average income for that city per person is 205k per year!
Real-life wages in Russia are more like 300 USD a month. Even in Moscow 3000 a month is already very high and definitely not what the average person makes.
In Poland this '23k average' is also definitely not realistic but much more realistic than the russian number you pull up.
Russians are poor because wealth in Russia isn't for the people. And indeed, war is costly.
Agreed
@finlandveteran4409 can easily be a millionaire in countries with hyper inflation but it's basically worthless.
Gdp per capita that includes children and old people
@finlandveteran4409 lol now what the hell are you even trying to say?
Raising taxes only ruins your economy 😢
Going out on a limb here about china. I think the Ukraine is asking them to be friends would mean that the if china helps the Ukraine, it will give less help to Russia. And if it looks to china that Russia is starting to lose the battle. They might actually turn away from Russia.
And i think that this would be good. Because that would also mean that China would not try to threaten Taiwan (for now). And with Russia out of the way then. China wont have the backbone to be an aggressor.
I appreciate your reportage. Though presented at a rapid cadence , it comes across as fair and balanced even though admittedly pro-western. Reminds me of the '60's, '70's, etc. Thanks
Revenue Act of 1913
The situation with regard to the russian prison riot was reported to be changed several hours ago. In summary: hostage takers all exited in body bags. Crisis over.
China can help Ukraine by not helping Russia 🤣
As for joining Belt and Road.. no thanks.
Ref your China question... Oldest trick in the book: Divide and conquer! Zelensky is right to approach China!
The problem for "hypersonic" weapons is that it's just as hard to aim the things as it is to intercept them.