Isn't it interesting how 99% of the people who advocate for the continuation of the war until Ukraine recaptures all of it's lost territory live in their comfy homes in safe, peaceful countries?

Isn't it curious how almost everyone who shouts "no negotiations with Russia!" don't have their sons or husbands being kidnapped off the streets, sent to the frontlines, and dying or being injured by the tens of thousands per month?

It sure is interesting how the vast majority of people advocate for fighting "until the last Ukrainian" don't have their country being destroyed every single day - both demographically and physically.

Ask yourself this: Do you support Ukraine and Ukrainians? Or do you just hate Russia and Russians.

Do you hate Russia more than you support Ukraine?

May i add:

If Ukraine had the battlefield strength to take back all of its territory, i’d advocate for it and support it with everything in me.

Given the actual situation, it’s important to be pragmatic and advocate for Ukraine’s best outcome, which right now is peace.

Let me make it clear. The situation for Ukraine could be substantially worse if negotiations are entered in, say, a year, when their frontline position is substantially worse. Give it another year, and Russia may be entering Brovary by the time “pro ukrainians” who live in the west finally call for negotiations.

I received this message from a Ukrainian in response to my post above. He gave me permission to quote him here:

"The people who truly face war and live through it every day are the ones who most desire peace, tranquility, and an end to this horror; conversely, those unaffected by it—or those profiting from it—see no reason for it to stop."

"Statistically, Ukrainians suffering daily—especially in the east and south—desperately want the fighting to end, whereas those in the west who profit from the war (such as through high rents) do not; they are rarely targeted by missiles or drones, let alone aerial bombs or FPVs. Meanwhile, Ukrainians who fled to Europe advocate for the war to continue, as it gives them a reason to stay there without having to do anything to earn it."

"I am from the Donbas myself and faced discrimination because of my birthplace; back when we were calling for peace as early as 2014, we were branded separatists, terrorists, and worse, and were denied housing in Kyiv and the west. While we sought peace, propaganda conditioned people to believe we deserved to be killed, humiliated, and insulted; this drove a deep wedge between us and the rest of the population, leading us to interact primarily with our fellow countrymen."

"I have always wanted peace and still do, but alas, I am trapped in Ukraine, unable to work or walk the streets safely due to mobilization. I refuse to give even a drop of blood for a state system that instilled hatred toward me in others simply because I was born in a specific region of the country. I harbor no hatred toward Russians; in fact, it is quite telling that my friends from Russia are more concerned about my well-being—asking how I am and whether I have food—than anyone else."

These are the people who should decide what to do with the war - not Europeans, and not Americans. Ukrainians.

2 Russian Tupolev 22M3 strategic bombers have redeployed from Siberia to "Olenya" airbase, probably reequipping with Kh-22/Kh-32 cruise missiles for an upcoming attack.

1 Russian Tupolev-95MS strategic bomber has departed Engels-2 airbase and is conducting training.

Nil threat to Ukraine.

Slovyansk-Kramatorsk direction, Donetsk oblast.

The situation has mostly stabilised for Ukraine. In Mykolaivka, no significant infiltrations of further depth have been recorded.

Slightly further south, Russian forces still conduct mass infiltrations and assaulting operations through Orikhuvatka and down the tactical heights into Zapovidne (Nykonorivka).

In Kramatorsk direction, the claims of full Russian control of Vasyutinske and of entry into Bilenke district are false. Ukrainian forces mostly hold the lines stable at the moment.

Dobropillya city, Donetsk oblast.

AMK Mapping's information about the situation is largely correct, but my interpretations differ.

Ukrainian forces, as it was reported weeks ago that emergency counterattacks had begun, have succeeded in repelling Russian assault groups from Dobropillya city and most of Hannivka.

It was also confirmed that a Ukrainian strongpoint holds out in northern Vodyanske, south of the city.

However, Russian forces have broken through with mass infiltrations through Dobropillya village and to the southwestern flank of the city.

Russian infiltrators are even recorded, concerningly, on multiple occasions, in Svyatohorivka. If the infiltrating assault groups consolidate behind their respective DRGs on the southern edge of the city, they could move assaulting operations up to Svyatohorivka itself, which would effectively be the end of the defence of the city.

Despite the Ukrainian counterattacks, the situation remains difficult and unstable, in a way that it could deteriorate substantially at any time.

Ukrainian forces have established a significant foothold in Komar, South Donetsk oblast.

This is reported by a pro Russian channel.

Awaiting some sentinel imagery to confirm.

Komar direction, S Donetsk oblast.

I have been able to confirm that Ukrainian forces have reentered and established a foothold in the tactical supply hub of Komar.

If Russia loses the village, efforts to reattempt an offensive toward Prosyana and Pokrovske will be significantly delayed.

It is now likely that Russia will not establish another significant foothold in Dnipro oblast until Dobropillya and Bilozerske are taken and consolidated, allowing Russia to push west to Mezhova. Alternatively, the fall of Orikhiv may allow for an offensive on Novomykolaivka from the south.

One week from now, on September 30, the remaining U.S. forces are expected to withdraw from their last bases in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, which would end their 23-year military presence in Iraq.

Ukrainian mid-range drones continue to heavily strike energy and gas infrastructure across Russian-controlled Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv Oblasts; Crimea; and border regions of Russia.

Recent strikes over the last week targeted two 220 kV electrical substations, five 110 kV substations, and 17 other substations of unspecified sizes. Additionally, 10 different gas distribution stations and one gas compressor station were hit.

Heavy artillery/MLRS shelling on Kramatorsk city currently.

Explosions in Bilenke district.

There is a threat of a combined ballistic missile strike on Kyiv by up to 20 Iskander-M SRBM and S400 decoy SRBMs over the next few hours.

If i can’t cover it, please carefully heed all warnings!

3 Sukhoi 34/35 aircraft are over Crimea, likely preparing glide bomb strikes on Odessa.

Stay aware!

Iskander threat from Millerovo.

Extremely high threat of Zircons to Kyiv. Shelter now!

3 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruises to Kyiv.

Threat of ballistics from Voronezh.

Abeam Nizhyn