Posted on 12/20/2022 4:59:37 AM PST by Timber Rattler
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday made an unexpected visit to troops defending Bakhmut, currently the site of some of the bloodiest fighting in the war, as his forces try to hold off a desperate Russian assault on the city in the eastern Donetsk region.
Zelensky’s trip, which was confirmed by his office on his Facebook page, highlighted the carnage in Bakhmut, where Russian forces, including mercenaries, have been pushing for months to claim a battlefield victory after a string of defeats and retreats in the south and east of Ukraine.
It was not immediately clear where in Bakhmut the president had visited, or how close he had ventured to front line positions. Amid heavy fighting in recent days, some military analysts said that the Russians were making incremental advances, and had warned that Ukrainian troops were at risk of being encircled.
“The President visited the advanced positions of one of the mechanized brigades, the personnel of which is confronting the enemy on the approaches to the city,” Zelensky’s Facebook post said. “The head of state listened to the commander’s report on the operational situation, material and technical support and proposals for further actions. While in the area of hostilities, Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian soldiers for their courage, resilience and strength, which they demonstrate while repelling enemy attacks.”
A video released by a state-run media outlet showed Zelensky, wearing an army green winter jacket, standing by a table with 17 medals on display, then heartily shaking hands with shoulders as he handed out each award.
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Facebook confirmed Z visited the bunkers…so it must be true.
Interesting, just indoor sets.
I remember when you Putinists were lying that he had already fled the country and was filming in Poland using CGI.
The allegedly “gay” globohomo president has more balls than Putin who never goes anywhere close to danger.
It is not a fight.
The Ukes are sitting ducks for incoming Russian artillery
More like a turkey shoot
Russia wants to de-militarize the Nazi Ukes.
The Ukes participate in their destruction
Probably soiling himself again.
A video released by a state-run media outlet ...
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Just like in the U.S.
Whatever, but if he is in Bakhmut, no doubt he’s wishing them goodbye, considering what just happened on the battlefield yesterday.
Anyway, the day is drawing closer to when you guys can go back to bashing Trump.
Yep me too! “The battle has ended with Russian victory” If I recall was said here.
Anyway, the day is drawing closer to when you guys can go back to bashing Trump.
Someone's panties are riding up.
Did the grandkids refuse to help you access your NFT's?
“Someone’s panties are riding up.”
The problem for you guys is when it’s American bodies piling up, people will get pissed.
“ Facebook confirmed Z visited the bunkers…so it must be true”
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They really low keyed Zelensky’s highly dangerous visit. He didn’t stay in the rear portions of the city but insisted on visiting the very streets where the actual fighting was raging. They didn’t even mention where Zelensky saw a Ukrainian fighter felled by shrapnel in an exposed position with no cover. Completely disregarding his own safety and ignoring the heavy machine gun fire, the valiant Zelensky immediately low crawled out to drag the severely wounded soldier to safety.
Guessing he was actually 'shaking hands with soldiers', not shoulders. And WaPo wants you to "subscribe" to read this stuff!
;^)
Another green screen dupe? Who knows? The only thing known for sure is that $billions in US taxpayer money are being funneled over there.
(Bakhmut, Ukraine) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday made an unexpected visit to troops defending Bakhmut.
During his visit, Zelensky performed on the piano and danced erotically to cheers from his battered troops. He wore a beautiful sequined cut top and matching high heals, while playing holiday songs using just his p€n^s.
In a long, rambling speech after his performance, Zelensky reinforced his commitment to continue “fighting until the last Ukrainian has been slaughtered.”
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