Ukraine - Russia's perfidious attack, a chronicle of events

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Republican House speaker Johnson says decision will come ‘very soon’ on Biden impeachment

The Republican speaker of the House Mike Johnson said a decision will be made “very soon” on whether to push forward with the effort to impeach Joe Biden.

His predecessor Kevin McCarthy announced the inquiry into the president’s conduct in September, weeks before rightwing Republicans and Democrats removed him from the speaker’s post. The investigation centers on allegations of corruption surrounding the president and his family, particularly his son Hunter Biden.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2023/nov/02/george-santos-vote-joe-biden-trump-israel-latest-us-politics-news

 

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The US Senate has confirmed Admiral Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations, the first woman in US history to hold this position.

According to Defense Express, Francetti also became the first woman on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Francetti has served as acting Navy commander in recent months while maintaining her position as deputy chief.
Lisa Franchetti - what is known about her

The new commander of the US Navy is 59 years old and has been in service since 1985. As a Navy officer, Francetti served as the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy for the Joint Staff, Second Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Development, and Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. In April 2022, Francetti was nominated for promotion to admiral and appointment as deputy chief of naval operations.

She was the second woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral in the United States Navy.

 

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Russian occupation forces are stockpiling weapons to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter. This was stated by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexey Danilov.

As Danilov noted in an interview with Radio Liberty, the coming winter in Ukraine cannot be simple, since our state is in a state of war. However, there is an understanding of what the enemy is counting on.

"He has recently reduced the number of attacks on critical infrastructure in the energy sector. He is now stockpiling weapons to harm us when the temperature reaches winter. We will definitely get through this. Such a winter will not be easy, because this is a winter of war, this is not a winter of simple period," he emphasized.

At the same time, the NSDC Secretary emphasized that “both the state and the companies that are responsible for this” are doing everything to prepare for enemy attacks.

 

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24 "SHAHED" and one Kh-59 were DESTROYED
On the night of November 3, 2023, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with four dozen "Shahed-136/131" from the Kursk region and the Primorsko-Akhtarsk region (Russia). In addition, the enemy used a Kh-59 guided air missile from the airspace of the occupied Kherson region.

Shaheds were launched in waves and headed in different directions in small groups. An air alert was announced in most regions, and air defense was in operation.
As a result of combat work by the forces and means of the Air Force, in cooperation with the Air Defense Forces of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, 24 attack UAVs "Shahed-136/131" and one guided air missile were destroyed.
Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, and mobile fire groups were involved in repelling the air attack.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 3, 2023

Day 618 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 2, there were 50x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 7x missile and 70x air strikes, 93x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Also, on the night of November 3, russian occupants launched yet another strike on Ukraine, using 38x Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs, and 1x Kh-59 air-launched guided missile. Ukrainian air defense forces and means destroyed 24x attack UAVs and 1x Kh-59 guided missile. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

Air strikes hit Mohrytsya (Sumy oblast), Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kharkiv oblast), Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Vyimka, Spirne, Klishchiivka, Pivdenne, Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, Mar’inka, Novomykhailivka, Sukhi Yaly, Vodyane, Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast), Novodarivka, Novodanylivka, Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Respublikanets’, Antonivka, Novokairy, Prydniprovs’ke, and Tyahynka (Kherson oblast).

More than 100x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinity of settlements of Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian defenders repelled around 10x attacks of the adversary.

Lyman axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations.

Bakhmut axis: the occupiers made an unsuccessful attempt to regain the lost ground in the vicinities of Klishchiivka and Andriivka. The Ukrainian defenders repelled around 10x attacks in that area. Also, the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Pivdenne (Donetsk oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: with the air support, the enemy keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka, but the Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground and inflicting major losses on the adversary. The occupiers’ offensive actions near the settlements of Stepove, Tonen’ke, Sjeverne, and Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast) were unsuccessful. The Ukrainian Forces repelled around 10x enemy attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: the invaders conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinity of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian soldiers repelled more than 20x attacks in that area.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Prechystivka and Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axis: enemy made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost ground near Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 2, Ukrainian Air Force launched 13x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 2x air strikes on anti-aircraft missile systems of the adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 1x command post, 4x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1x electronic warfare station, 1x ammunition depot, 8x artillery systems, and 1x other important target of the russian invaders.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 7, 2023

Day 622 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The adversary continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 6, there were 78x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 16x air strikes and 54x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Novomykhailivka, Rivnopil’ (Donetsk oblast), Novodarivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Beryslav, and Ivanivka (Kherson oblast).

More than 110x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of settlements of Syn’kivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), and Stel’makhivka (Luhansk oblast), where Ukrainian defenders repelled around 20x attacks of the adversary.

Lyman axis: the occupiers did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations.

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian soldiers repelled 5x adversary attacks near Bohdanivka and Khromove (Donetsk oblast). Also, the enemy made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost ground in the vicinity of Andriivka. In turn, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: the enemy keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground and inflicting major losses on the enemy. The enemy’s offensive actions were unsuccessful in the vicinities of settlements of Stepove, Avdiivka, and Tonen’ke (Donetsk oblast), where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled more than 20x attacks.

The enemy made 25x unsuccessful attacks in the vicinities of Krasnohorivka and Mar’inka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke and Zaporizhzhia axes: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast), Chervone, Robotyne, and northwest of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled more than 10x attacks in that area.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 6, Ukrainian Air Force launched 6x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment and 1x air strike on the anti-aircraft missile system of the adversary. Also, the forces and means of the air defense of Ukraine destroyed 1x Shahed-136/131 strike UAV and 1x reconnaissance UAVs of the enemy.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 3x artillery systems, 1x command post, 1x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1x air defense system, and 1x important target of the russian invaders.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 13, 2023

Day 628 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The adversary continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 12, there were 69x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 7x missile and 34x air strikes, 59x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged. Also, the russian occupiers launched yet another series of missile strikes on civilian targets in the city of Kharkiv.

Air strikes hit Petropavlivka, Cherneshchyna (Kharkiv oblast), Novojehorivka, Bilohorivka, Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Sivers’k, Avdiivka, Sjeverne, Novomykhailivka, Urozhaine, Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast), Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Kherson, Novoberyslav, Tyahynka, and Ivanivka (Kherson oblast).

More than 110x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: with the aircraft support, the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of settlements of Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, and Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian defenders repelled 11x attacks.

Lyman axis: with the air support, the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Novojehorivka (Luhansk oblast). Ukrainian soldiers repelled 4x attacks in that area.

Bakhmut axis: with the air support, the adversary conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Dubovo-Vasylivka, east of Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled about 10x attacks in that area. In turn, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: with the air support, the occupiers keep trying to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground as they inflict major losses on the enemy. The adversary’s offensive actions were unsuccessful southeast of Novokalynove, east of Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, and Sjeverne (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 17x attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 24x invaders’ attacks in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: with the air support, the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast). Ukrainian soldiers repelled 2x attacks in that area.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian defenders conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 12, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 4x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the adversary. Also, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 1x X-59 air-launched guided missile.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 5x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, and 3x ammunition depots of the russian invaders.

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Construction progresses at Russian plant for Iranian drones - report
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/construction-progresses-russian-plant-iranian-drones-report-2023-11-13/

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Satellite imagery shows progress in the construction in Russia of a plant that will mass produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones that Moscow is expected to target against Ukrainian energy facilities, a research organization said on Monday.

Despite the headway, neither the United States nor its allies have imposed sanctions on the plant's owner, JSC Alabuga, or its associated companies, said the Institute for Science and International Security report.

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White House: Lack of funding has already undermined Ukraine's combat capability at the front

The US Congress must quickly approve the White House's request for assistance to Ukraine to prevent serious consequences for its defense.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said this at a briefing.

A Biden adviser said the lack of U.S. funding has already impacted Ukraine's ability to defend itself against a full-scale Russian invasion. While Washington is still able to provide the military assistance Kyiv is asking for, full funding will ensure the consistency and effectiveness of that support.

     “The window (of opportunity) is closing for us... This is already impacting our ability to provide what Ukraine needs, and over time this impact will only increase,” Sullivan said.

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It's hard on the battlefield, Ukraine needs more help from NATO - Stoltenberg

The NATO Secretary General said that Ukraine needs to retain its status as an independent state in Europe.

Ukraine needs more help from NATO and other allies as the situation on the battlefield is dire.

Kyiv must retain its status as a sovereign state in Europe, therefore it is in the interests of the Alliance to support Ukraine properly, noted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today in Brussels.

He made a corresponding statement before participating in a business breakfast organized within the framework of the Council of Ministers of the EU on External Relations on Defense Issues.

     "I expect that during the meeting we will review the situation in Ukraine, where intense fighting continues. The situation on the battlefield is dire, and this makes it even more important that we continue and increase our support for Ukraine," he said.

He emphasized that the world cannot allow Putin to win. “Ukraine must remain as a sovereign independent state in Europe, and it is in our interests to support Ukraine,” Stoltenberg emphasized.

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The Japanese Ambassador revealed why China is “uncomfortable” because of the war in Ukraine

Prolonging a full-scale war in Ukraine is not in China’s interests and weakens its economy. At the same time, Beijing, as a territorial neighbor of the Russian Federation and one of the UN Security Council countries, is not taking serious measures to stop Putin.

This was stated by the Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. According to him, a “long” war poses difficult conditions for China and does not allow it to focus on economic development.

     "China, like many countries, benefits from a stable international environment in which China can primarily focus on economic development and prosperity," he said.

According to the diplomat, during communication with some Chinese leaders, he developed an understanding that Beijing wants the war to end quickly

Last year, the Chinese authorities presented their “peace” plan for Ukraine, but did not take into account the main thing: Russia must withdraw its troops and leave territorial rights to Crimea to Ukraine. The importance of these points was once emphasized by the leader of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.

Japan agrees with this point of view, emphasized Matsuda Kuninori. He blamed China for its inaction. In his opinion, Beijing is not taking enough measures against Putin: “It could take more responsible measures in this war.”

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China and Russia are helping North Korea build up its military potential, - Pentagon

China and the Russian Federation are helping North Korea build up its military capabilities and circumvent UN sanctions.

“We are deeply concerned that China and Russia are helping the DPRK expand its capabilities and allowing it to evade UN Security Council sanctions,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, as quoted by Reuters.

According to him, the United States and other United Nations countries are concerned about the recent increase in military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK, as well as North Korea's transfer of weapons to the Russian Federation, which are used in the war against Ukraine.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 14, 2023

Day 629 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The adversary continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 13, the russian terrorist troops fired MLRS at the city of Kherson, and used 1x ballistic missile at night.

During the day of November 13, there were 80x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 4x missile and 53x air strikes, 45x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Private residence buildings and residential blocks as well other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Pershotravneve, Kopanky, Novoserhiivka (Kharkiv oblast), Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, Vyimka, Kostyantynivka, Klishchiivka, Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, Pobjeda, Mar’inka, Novomykhailivka, Vuhledar, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), Beryslav, Ivanivka, and Tyahynka (Kherson oblast).

More than 100x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 7x attacks.

Mar’inka axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinity of Nadiya, Novojehorivka (Luhansk oblast), and Tors’ke (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 6x attacks in that area.

Bakhmut axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 15x attacks in that area. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: with the air support, the enemy keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground and inflicting major losses on the occupiers. The adversary’s offensive operations south of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Sjeverne, and east of Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast) were unsuccessful. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 18x attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: with the air support, the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 24x attacks in that area.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the adversary conducted assault operations south of Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast), to no success.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 4x invaders’ attacks in the vicinity of settlement of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 13, Ukrainian Air Force launched 8x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment and 1x air strike on the anti-aircraft missile system of the adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 6x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 2x command posts, 6x artillery systems, 1x air defense system, and 1x other important target of the russian invaders.

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A planet for two. Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will determine what the world will be like in 2024

For the first time in six years, Xi Jinping personally flew to the United States. His meeting with US President Joe Biden was called fateful for the fate of the world long before its date was determined. Both politicians talk about the need for a new world order and settlement of differences. The focus was on what to expect from the meeting of the American and Chinese leaders and what consequences it will have for the war in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks in San Francisco today. The event will take place within the framework of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which is being held in the USA this year. The level of these talks and the expectations for them are underlined by the fact that Xi will visit the United States for the first time since 2017. It will also be only his second meeting with Biden since his election as president. The politicians met for the first time on the sidelines of the G20 summit on the island of Bali in November 2022.

"In 2022, there was an attempt to outline the minimum framework for relations between the two countries for the next year. But then nothing came of it, a whole complex of events, including the incident with the Chinese hot air balloon in the USA and Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, had an impact," the president of the public of the organization "Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine", East Asian specialist Artur Kharitonov.

Shortly before the meeting between Xi and Biden, the press service of the White House said that the issue of bilateral relations between the United States and China, the importance of maintaining open channels of communication, and a number of regional and global issues will be discussed. Subsequently, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan specified that Biden would insist on the restoration of communication channels between the two countries' militaries.

According to Kharitonov, China severed military ties with the United States, although formally they never existed. For understanding, such military ties have existed between Washington and Moscow since 1962, during the Caribbean crisis.

"That is, the head of the Pentagon can contact the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation at any time if there is a threat of direct military confrontation. This has never happened with China," the expert explains.

Chinese diplomacy, traditionally for itself, did not issue any statements regarding future negotiations.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 15, 2023

Day 630 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 14, there were more than 60x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 8x missile and 59x air strikes, 49x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Private residence buildings and residential blocks as well other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Vil’shana, Petropavlivka, Cherneshchyna (Kharkiv oblast), Pishchane, Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Serebryanka, Sivers’k, Spirne, Klishchiivka, Arkhanhel’s’ke, Novokalynove, Lastochkyne, Avdiivka, Mar’inka, Novomykhailivka, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), Novodarivka, Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Novoberyslav, and Beryslav (Kherson oblast).

More than 140x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka and Petropavlivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 8x attacks.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Nadiya and Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 12x attacks of the occupiers near Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). Also, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: the adversary keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka, but the Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground, inflicting major losses on the invaders. The enemy’s offensive operations in the vicinities of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Sjeverne, Tonen’ke, Vodyane, and east of Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast) were unsuccessful. The Ukrainian Forces Forces repelled 17x attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian soldiers repelled 20x attacks in that area.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 2x enemy attacks near Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire, drive the enemy back from coastal firing positions, and launch target-accurate strikes behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 14, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 10x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the adversary. Also, the forces and means of the air defense of Ukraine destroyed Su-25 fighter aircraft, 2x Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs, 17x reconnaissance UAVs, and 1x Kh-59 air-launched guided missile.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 6x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1x command post, 17x artillery systems at their firing positions, 3x air defense systems, and 1x fuel and lubricant depot of the russian invaders.

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The West Must Defeat Russia

Putin hasn’t given up his plans. He thinks Ukraine’s allies will lose interest.

By Anne Applebaum

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/us-ukraine-support-putin-defeat/675953/

 

 

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 16, 2023

Day 631 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The adversary continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 15, russian terrorist forces launched yet another series of missile strikes on civilian targets in Selidove (Donetsk oblast) and Zarichne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Also, russian occupants launched yet another series of air and missile strike on Ukraine last night. The attack of Shahed-136/131 UAVs is ongoing.

During the day of November 15, there were 65x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 8x missile and 29x air strikes, 76x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Krasnyi Khutir (Chernihiv oblast), Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, Klishchiivka, Oleksandropil’, Novomykhailivka, and Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast).

More than 160x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 7x attacks.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Nadiya (Luhansk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Klishchiivka and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 6x attacks in that area. In turn, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: the enemy keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground and inflicting major losses on the invaders. The enemy’s offensive actions were unsuccessful in the vicinities of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, and east of Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast), where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 18x attacks.

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 22x enemy attacks in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Prechystivka and Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 6x attacks in that area.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary conducted assault operations near Novodarivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), to no success.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 15, Ukrainian Air Force launched 10x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 3x air strikes on anti-aircraft missile systems of the adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 2x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 13x artillery systems, 1x ammunition depot, and 1x air defense system of the russian invaders.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 17, 2023

Day 632 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of November 16, russian occupants launched yet another air strike on Ukraine, using 18x Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs. The Ukrainian air defense forces and means shot down 16x strike UAVs. Last night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs again. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of November 16, there were 72x combat engagements. The adversary launched a total of 12x missile and 47x air strikes, 38x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Petropavlivka (Kharkiv oblast), Serebryans’ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Dyliivka, Mar’inka, Urozhaine, Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast), Novodarivka, and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

More than 100x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka and Petropavlivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 4x attacks.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted assault operations near Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), to no success.

Bakhmut axis: the enemy conducted assault operations near Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 18x attacks in that area. Also, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: the enemy keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka, but the Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground, inflicting major losses on the adversary. The occupiers’ offensive operations east of Stepove, Avdiivka, and Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast) were unsuccessful. The Ukrainian soldiers repelled 17x attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 19x invaders’ attacks in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Robotyne and west of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 6x attacks in that area.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

During the day of November 16, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 2x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 3x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 6x artillery systems, 2x command posts, and 2x ammunition depots of the russian invaders.

[Alex_Sor]

9 enemy "martyrs" destroyed
On the night of November 17, 2023, the enemy attacked with ten attack UAVs of the "Shahed" type from the direction of Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russian Federation).
Fighters, anti-aircraft missile units and mobile fire groups are involved in repelling an air attack.
As a result of combat work, nine enemy attack UAVs were destroyed within Mykolaiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions.
In addition, the enemy used several S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles in the Donetsk direction. No losses beforehand.

[Alex_Sor]

#AFU are grateful for the #NATO support and assistance

On 16th November 2023, the NATO Military Committee held the first edition of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Military Representatives format. While the NATO Military Representatives regularly engage with their Ukrainian counterparts, the particularity of this new format lies in that Ukraine sits amongst Allies.

The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Bauer extended a warm welcome to the Ukrainian Military Representative, Major General Serhii Salkutsan, as he took his seat between Türkiye and the United Kingdom. “It is a pleasure to welcome you at this table and this appropriate setting. We look forward to using this new and improved arena for comprehensive discussions on Ukrainian matters, and their impact on regional and global security”, noted the Chair in his remarks.

NATO Military Committee holds first meeting in new NATO-Ukraine format

Taking the floor next, Major General Salkutsan thanked the NATO Military Committee for holding this first meeting at such a critical time and for their continued support. “It is an honour to join you all and to take this seat amongst Allies – but most of all we are truly honoured to be part of NATO’s Partner family and we look forward to moving even closer. The support provided by NATO and its Allies has been instrumental in our fight to take back our territory, our homes and our freedom. This new format demonstrates the importance of the relationship Ukraine and NATO have built together for almost 30 years”, he added.

The Ukrainian Military Representative proceeded to provide an update on the ongoing military activities to push back the invading Russian forces, the current capability requirements to continue the fight as well as some of the lessons learned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have already gathered from the war. In his response, Admiral Bauer emphasised the need for not only continued but also invigorated support, adding “Supporting Ukraine is in our own security interest, because the world would be a more dangerous place if President Putin gets what he wants through the use of force. NATO must remain committed to providing support, so that Ukraine can prevail as a sovereign nation”, he underlined.

The meeting concluded with Major General Salkutsan presenting the NATO Military Committee with a piece of a Russian helicopter shot down by Ukrainian Armed Forces, in the first few days of the large-scale Russian offensive in February 2022. "This piece of wreckage represents Ukraine’s righteous fight to take back their homeland. Ukrainians have the will, the grit and the determination to take back what has always been rightfully theirs. And NATO will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes”, concluded Admiral Bauer.

In line with the NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC) modalities agreed at the Vilnius Summit, the Council substructure includes the NUC in Military Representatives format, at both the Chiefs of Defence and Military Representatives’ levels.

#NATOUA #NATOUAStrongerTogether #NATOSummit #StandWithUkraine #WeAreNATO

Text: NATO https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_220082.htm

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.11.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., November 18, 2023

Day 633 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to ignore the laws and customs of warfare, using the terror tactics, launching missile and air strikes, and firing multiple launch rocket systems not only at the military, but also at numerous civilian targets across Ukraine.

During the day of November 17, russian occupants launched 1x air strike on Ukraine, using Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs. The Ukrainian air defense destroyed 9x attack UAVs. Also last night, russian occupants launched yet another air strike on Ukraine. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of November 17, there were 67x combat engagements. The enemy launched a total of 1x missile and 37x air strikes, 41x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

Air strikes hit Kup’yans’k (Kharkiv oblast), Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Vodyane, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), Novodanylivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), and Tyahynka (Kherson oblast).

More than 100x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Mykolayiv oblasts came under artillery fire.

Pivnich operational-strategic group, Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy troops conduct active subversive activities in order to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened axes. The adversary increases the density of minefields along the state border in Belgorod oblast (russia).

Khortytsia operational-strategic group, Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy conducted assault operations in the vicinities of Syn’kivka, Petropavlivka, and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 4x attacks.

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations north of Serebryanka (Donetsk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 11x attacks of the occupiers in the vicinities of Vasyukivka, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). In turn, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue assault operations south of Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast), inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy, and consolidate their new positions.

Tavria operational-strategic group, Avdiivka axis: the adversary keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka. The Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground and inflicting major losses on the invaders. The occupiers’ offensive operations near Keramik, east of Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, Avdiivka, and south of Tonen’ke (Donetsk oblast) were unsuccessful. The Ukrainian Forces repelled 23x attacks in that area.

Mar’inka axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian soldiers repelled 21x attacks in that area.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the invaders conducted assault operations south of Vodyane (Donetsk oblast), to no success.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful assault operations near Robotyne and west of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 3x attacks in that area.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol’ axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting the enemy all along the front line.

Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: the Ukrainian soldiers conduct counter-battery fire and strike behind the enemy lines.

Ukrainian marines, together with other components of the Defense Forces, continue to hold positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River, where they repelled 12x enemy attacks during the day of November 17. The Ukrainian defenders are consolidating their positions and inflicting fire damage on the occupiers.

During the day of November 17, Ukrainian Air Force launched 10x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 2x air strikes on anti-aircraft missile systems of the adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 3x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 6x artillery systems, 1x air defense system, 1x command post, and 1x ammunition depot of the russian invaders.

[Alex_Sor]

DESTROYED 29 IMPACT UAVS
On the night of November 18, 2023, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from the northern and southeastern directions (Kursk region, Primorsko-Akhtarsk) with "Shahed" type UAVs.
A total of 38 "Shahed-136/131" attack drones were launched.
"Shakhed" attacked in several waves, in groups, in different regions of Ukraine, in the areas of responsibility of all air commands of the Air Force.
  Aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, mobile fire groups of the Air Force and the Defense Forces of Ukraine were involved in repelling the air attack.
As a result of anti-aircraft combat, 29 attack UAVs "Shahed-136/131" were destroyed.

 

[Alex_Sor]

On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian troops are shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities,

conducting massive shelling of residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages.

I am in the capital of Ukraine, the city of Kyiv.
I do not leave the city, I follow what is happening here, reassure my family and friends, explain the situation and follow the press reports.

A lot of panic messages, a lot of fake news from Russian propaganda.
I select only the information that has confirmation.
As a former military man (in the distant past), I have a good understanding of how hostilities are conducted and what weapons are used.

I will answer all your questions.

Since February 24, Russia has attacked Ukraine, many cities of Ukraine have been destroyed.

Because of the war, I lost my business in Ukraine, if you want to help me and my family, my Paypal is: Alex.Sor.2022@gmail.com

[Alex_Sor]

(c) Reb Yesod
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Fewer Americans believe in the institution of marriage and the traditional family, and many do not consider having children a necessary element of a happy life, according to a new Pew Research Center study on the future of the family. For most, the most important thing in life is to have a good job and friends.
Over 5,000 adult US citizens took part in the survey. It is quite large and includes a number of sections: from attitudes towards different types of families to opinions on the future of traditional relationships. We can talk about each question separately; I was most interested in what people think plays the biggest role in life.
For more than two-thirds of respondents (71%) this is a job from which they enjoy or have a successful career. For a slightly smaller percentage (61%), having close friends is no less important. Only a quarter of people (26%) define their lives solely through material interest: how much money you need to be happy. For about the same number of respondents, it is important to have children or get married (24-23%).
At the same time, 40% of reviewers are pessimistic about the future of the nuclear family, about a third have no opinion on this matter, and only 26% remain optimistic. Such trends are characteristic not only of the “decaying West,” but also of any other country moving along the modern path of development.
Unfortunately, there is no ideal society, and even increased wealth and education have side effects. Let's not forget that the current almost complete freedom to search for a permanent partner is a very recent phenomenon. Just two or three generations ago, the vast majority of people entered into arranged marriages in one form or another, and the concept of romantic (usually unhappy) love existed only in novels.
As we see, this can lead to a transformation of human relationships. Someone will follow the path of polyamory - building relationships with several people at once. This, by the way, is a bond and a return to tradition: primitive people lived polyamorously in large, friendly families.
Another part of the population, I suspect, will return to a more strict - probably religious - attitude towards marriage. We saw the example of Poland, which almost completely banned abortion. I wouldn’t be surprised if sooner or later some country with a conservative majority bans divorce (with rare exceptions).
Whether this is good or bad - decide for yourself. I believe that only the idea of friendship will not change. With rare exceptions, only relatives and friends will selflessly support you in difficult times. This prevents us from losing faith in humanity, no matter how our ideas about family, relationships and love change.

[Alex_Sor]