Just hours after Donald Trump expressed his optimism on Thursday about the prospects of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine — stating that “we’re doing pretty well in that regard” — the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa was hit by a large-scale Russian drone attack. Civilian targets, including a high-rise apartment building and a shopping center, were among those hit, and a number of people — including a minor — were injured. [Edward Szekeres, CNN, March 21, 2025.]

So much for a 30-day ceasefire.

And Odesa was not Russia’s only target yesterday. At least five other civilians were wounded in an attack near the southern city of Zaporizhzhia; and nearly 200 drones hit the Kirovohrad region in central Ukraine overnight, wounding 10 people including four children, and damaging homes, a church, and key infrastructure. [Id.]

Ukrainian President Zelensky posted Thursday on X:

“Russian strikes on Ukraine do not stop, despite their propaganda claims. Every day and every night, nearly a hundred or more drones are launched, along with ongoing missile attacks. With each such launch, the Russians expose to the world their true attitude towards peace.” [Id.]

The entire world does indeed know how much Vladimir Putin’s word is worth . . . except, apparently, for one individual.

I find it hard to believe he is that stupid. But I have to make myself believe it . . . because the alternative is simply unacceptable.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
3/21/25