The DimWit Pact, pushed by the United States, has evolved over the past weeks but remains a significant threat to Ukraine. At home, Andriy Yermak's resignation raises questions about political reform.

00:01:34 - Battlefield Updates - Ukrainian Counter-offensive in Kupyansk

00:17:13 - The American-packed "peace plan" demands more from Ukraine and less from Russia

00:43:29 - Head of Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak resigns in a corruption scandal

00:54:39 - Article by former Commander in Chief Valeriy Zaluzhniy raises difficult questions over preparedness for war and how to have peace

1:09:23.301 - Europe is struggling over seizing Russian assets

Zaluzhniy Article

https://www.liga.net/en/politics/opinion/politics-and-war-reality-vs-expectations

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Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at:

1. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CNN: US marshal and undocumented immigrant – a popular TikTok streamer – injured in shooting during ICE stop in Los Angeles⁠
2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NYT: ‘A hornet’s nest’: Mamdani’s gifted education plan divides New Yorkers⁠
3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Washington Post: Trump says he has authorised covert CIA action in Venezuela⁠

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Three major crises beset Ukraine. The approaching end of the Battle of Pokrovsk is prompting greater demands for military reform. A corruption scandal in the energy sector rocks Bankova. The Trump administration smells weakness and presents an ultimatum.

3:02 - As the Battle of Pokrovks reaches its terminus and the Battle of Huliapole comes closer, military commentators make increasing demands for reform.

16:52 - Major corruption scandal in the nuclear power industry

29:47 - Who has been named in the scandal so far?

38:47 - What has been the reaction from the government and civil society thus far?

48:03 - These crises must be resolved.

50:24 - The United States is reportedly making its ultimatums to Ukraine to surrender.

57:05 - Other recent news.

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