General Jack Keane on Putin's Escalation in Ukraine and Hamas Control in Gaza

Putin's Escalation and War Crimes in Ukraine

• 🎯 Russia's attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 21 deaths, the highest toll in the capital since the Trump-Putin summit.
• ⚠️ Putin is accused of talking peace while making war, escalating attacks on civilians rather than military targets.
• ⚡ The attacks, involving over 600 drones and 31 missiles, are described as horrific war crimes aimed at breaking Ukraine's will and wearing down Western resolve.
• 📈 Despite claims of major ground offensives, Russia has only increased its occupation of Ukrainian territory by 1% in the last two years, indicating small tactical gains.
• 🕊️ Putin is the sole party unwilling to agree to a ceasefire, despite President Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian people desiring an end to the war.

Economic Pressure and Military Aid for Ukraine

• 💰 General Keane advocates for maximum pressure economic campaigns against Russia, similar to those used against Iran.
• 🚀 He also calls for unleashing offensive weapons for Ukraine to conduct deep attacks on Russian military targets, citing the impact on oil refineries.
• ⚔️ Targeting Russia's logistic infrastructure, such as oil refineries, is a legitimate military strategy that can slow down and potentially stop advances.

Hamas Control and Support in Gaza

• 🇵🇸 Hamas remains in control of Gaza, despite Israeli operations aimed at removing remaining fighters and leaders.
• 💰 Iran is providing funding and weapons support to Hamas, though their ability to deliver weapons is challenged by dried-up transit routes.
• 🇶🇦 Qatar is suspected of continuing to provide financial support to Hamas, and other countries may also be involved.
• 🚫 Hamas systematically diverts food aid, turning it into black market revenues for themselves, a practice the UN's denial of evidence is called "absolute nonsense."
• 🇺🇳 The UN's cooperation with Hamas, while not providing aid directly to Israel, is criticized, with the UN refusing Israeli escorts for food convoys under the guise of objectivity.