Hi All, just sent out my weekend update…these are free. We are now 3 months into the major Russian offensive to take Avdiivka; so some stock taking. Also interesting to compare his reporting of the Ukrainian counteroffensive is rather different in conclusions. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Than what is happening with the Russian attacks now. One is now said to be a clear failure while the other a sign of relentless determination. Finally, a quick update on the US Congress and aid for Ukraine.
The point that Ukrainian interviews are with worn-out shell-shocked men and women is a good one - when any statement _does_ go public from the Russian frontline, they seem fatigued and scared too, and I can find these videos so why can't the NYT?
Mike Johnson claims he won't accept the bi partisan Senate border deal but I believe that position will be untenable in the long run with such a small majority and the fact that the military hawks are likely beginning to lose patience with this game of chicken.
