This morning, I read this: Ukraine’s Fate Rests on Speaker Johnson. If he puts aid up for a vote, it would pass, but it would also threaten his position.
Actually, no. We took the measure of Mike early, concluding that he wouldn’t be of much help1. Anyone who is preoccupied with the sexual orientation of others can’t be useful, especially if a supernatural dictator wakes him up a night, barking instructions2.
Ukraine’s fate, as always, rests on the ability of Ukrainians to work around jackasses like Mike.
Three white men far, far away from Avdiyivka in eastern Ukraine inform us that lots of Ukrainian soldiers recently appear to have disappeared3.
We take comfort from the fact that The New York Times almost always gets the story wrong when it’s about Ukraine. Nice maps, though.
Weather-wise, it’s very warm, almost balmy.
And, finally, the Guardian tells us that most Europeans think we are doomed4.
Hundreds of Ukrainian Troops Feared Captured or Missing in Chaotic Retreat. The fall of Avdiivka to Russia may be more significant than it initially seemed as Ukraine struggles with morale and recruitment (The New York Times, February 20, 2024)
Barely 10% of Europeans believe Ukraine can still defeat Russia, finds poll. Exclusive: Shift in sentiment requires EU politicians to focus on defining an acceptable peace, say authors (The Guardian, February 21, 2024)
Have you been an advocate of war with Russia all this time?
Well haul your AWOL ass to the firing line, there’s territory to liberate!!!