Ukr Flank Attacks Stall; Ze Roadshow Hits Saudi, Japan; G7 Agrees F16s, Economic War with China (Alexander Mercouris)

The latest reports are now saying that all of Bakhmut has fallen and that fighting is expanding to other areas. In terms of global politics the West is playing with a weak hand. The F-16 and other equipment won't change the outcome of the war, and when it comes to trade and energy the China-Russia block are in the driving position.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, May 22, 2023.]