Monday, April 25, 2022

The Proxy War in Ukraine


Russia's intervention in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022 with the principal objective of seeking the 'demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine'. 

Yesterday was Day 60. And according to China’s Global Times, the Russian military have destroyed 141 aircraft and 110 helicopters, 264 anti-aircraft missile systems, 541 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2,479 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 278 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,081 field artillery and mortars, and 2,321 special military vehicles!

In case you don't know, these were mostly supplied to Ukraine by the United States and NATO countries. 

Actually, it’s incorrect to call this a Ukraine-Russia conflict because it is already turning out to be a proxy war between US/NATO and Russia. 

The flow of armaments continues unabated. How can peace have any chance with increasing US/NATO military aid to Ukraine? 

That’s why we mustn't expect peace anytime soon.



On Sunday, Liverpool hosted Everton in the 240th Merseyside derby, with the Reds looking to maintain their title push at Anfield. And the Reds were triumphant. 

The Toffees did make Liverpool fight for their 2-0 win with a defensive approach that was well-organized and disciplined – but it was not enough to deny Jurgen Klopp's quadruple-chasing side. 

The introductions of Luis Diaz and Divock Origi provided Liverpool with extra attacking momentum as they were finally able to break Everton's resistance. Origi was involved in the build-up to the first goal as he combined with Mohamed Salah, who then crossed for Andy Robertson to head in at the far post in the sixty-second minute. Then 23 minutes later, Origi headed in the second goal after the ball fell to him following Luis Diaz's overhead kick. 

Liverpool’s next match is the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday against Villarreal.

No comments: