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Ukraine's Drones Strike Moscow, Defying Predictions of Defeat
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Ukraine's Drones Strike Moscow, Defying Predictions of Defeat

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Despite early predictions of Ukraine's defeat, the country's drones are now striking targets within Moscow, demonstrating its continued resistance.
  • The article criticizes Italian politicians and commentators who predicted Ukraine's loss, some even echoing Russian narratives.
  • It contrasts these predictions with Ukraine's ongoing fight and Putin's struggles, framing the conflict as a rejection of 20th-century imperialist ideas.

Ukraine's resilience is starkly contrasted with early predictions of its defeat, as the nation's drones now penetrate Moscow's defenses. After more than four years of conflict, Ukraine continues to resist and counterattack, while Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be struggling. The article highlights the sacrifices of figures like Anna Politkovskaya and Alexey Navalny, who fought for Russia's defeat, framing the ongoing war as a rejection of 20th-century imperialist ideologies.

If Hitler and Napoleon could not bring Russia to its knees, it is unlikely that Macron, Starmer and Merz will succeed.

— Maria Zakharova (via Matteo Salvini)Quoted to illustrate a narrative that suggests Ukraine is the aggressor.

The piece specifically calls out numerous Italian figures, including politicians and commentators, who publicly declared Ukraine's inevitable loss. Matteo Salvini is mentioned for his alignment with Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova's narrative, which implies Kyiv invaded Moscow. Gianfranco Pagliarulo of Anpi is criticized for opposing the idea of European resistance against Russia, and former Senator Vito Petrocelli is noted for his controversial remarks using the Russian military's 'Z' symbol.

It is wrong to speak of European Resistance against Russia. This story of the enemy at the gates is absurd.

— Gianfranco PagliaruloCriticism of his stance on the conflict.

Further criticism is leveled at Lucio Caracciolo, director of Limes magazine, who stated militarily Ukraine had lost the war. Marco Tarquinio and Cecilia Strada are cited for their criticism of arms supplies, while Giuseppe Conte is noted for voting against aid, arguing Europe failed strategically. Tomaso Montanari is quoted predicting Ukraine could not win, and Elena Basile suggested Zelensky would lose elections. General Roberto Vannacci, a Putin supporter, is also mentioned for advocating against arms and funds for Ukraine.

Militarily, Ukraine has lost the war; the Ukrainians know this very well.

— Lucio CaraccioloDirector of Limes magazine's assessment of the military situation.

Commentary from Alessandro Orsini suggests Zelensky's war effort is a source of survival, while Putin has diminished Ukraine. Potere al Popolo and Marco Rizzo are quoted opposing the war and NATO, and criticizing the EU's strategy. Gianni Alemanno's remarks about tribunals for Russia are also noted. The article also touches upon public figures like Enzo Ghinazzi (Pupo), Francesco Totti, Al Bano, and Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, who have expressed support for or engagement with Russia, sometimes in defiance of Ukrainian sentiment.

Ukraine cannot win this war.

— Tomaso MontanariA commentator's prediction about the war's outcome.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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