はてなキーワード: Mayとは
世間が [月曜日のたわわ] について話さなくなって30日が経ちました。https://t.co/bxbUoYejSZ— みんなの忘れたニュースBOT (@wasureta_news) May 27, 2022
茂木幹事長には、正しい情報が集まらないのでしょうか…。
立憲と台湾は基本的に同じゼロコロナ政策。よってオミクロン株の国内流入以降は変更しています。
なので中国や北朝鮮とは全く違うのですが。自民党幹事長の情報収集力が心配です。
https://t.co/8i2JpY4sCX— 泉健太🌎立憲民主党代表|衆議院議員 (@izmkenta) May 15, 2022
anond:20220517213328を見て自分もやりたくなったので今更ですがやらせてください。
キリがないので1アーティスト1曲縛りで。
順位付けしようとしたけど結局好きなアーティスト順にしか並べてないことに気づいて発売順に並べることにしました。
以上、50曲。選曲とコメントで合計6時間ぐらいかかった気がする。でも楽しかった。
茂木幹事長には、正しい情報が集まらないのでしょうか…。
立憲と台湾は基本的に同じゼロコロナ政策。よってオミクロン株の国内流入以降は変更しています。
なので中国や北朝鮮とは全く違うのですが。自民党幹事長の情報収集力が心配です。
https://t.co/8i2JpY4sCX— 泉健太🌎立憲民主党代表|衆議院議員 (@izmkenta) May 15, 2022
台湾の政策が全く変わってるのに「台湾と同じゼロコロナ政策」って何を指してるのか意味不明だし、「オミクロン株の国内流入以降は変更しています」ってオミクロン株の日本初確認は2021年11月30日
公式サイトの「zeroコロナ政策」 https://cdp-japan.jp/covid-19/zero-covid-strategy の最終更新日は2021年6月10日、オミクロン流入後何も変わってないじゃん。
Whole grains" such as brown rice and barley rice improve diabetes, sleep, and depression
Keywords
Eating "whole grains" such as whole grain bread, brown rice, sprouted brown rice, millet rice, and barley rice lowers the risk of diabetes and obesity.
Studies have also shown that a whole grain eating style can improve sleep and prevent depression.
Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal
Choosing the right carbohydrates and adjusting the amount of carbohydrates you eat is the best approach to controlling diabetes. Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates are the ones that have the most immediate impact on blood sugar, so we need to be careful about how we consume them.
Eating refined flour or white rice, for example, may contain the same amount of carbohydrates, but because they contain less fiber, they are absorbed more quickly, leading to an increase in postprandial blood glucose." For diabetics who need to control their blood sugar, the recommendation is whole grains," says Carla Duenas.
Duenas is a dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, a clinical care network with seven hospitals in the U.S. state of Florida. She stresses, "To achieve a healthy diet, whole grains should be included in the diet, along with high-quality protein, vegetables, and fruits."
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Whole grains are grains that have not had their hulls, seed skins, embryos, or endosperm removed by processing such as milling.
Many studies have shown that a diet rich in whole grains reduces the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease more than a diet rich in refined grains.
Familiar whole grains include foods such as bread, pasta, and oatmeal made from whole wheat grains, brown rice, sprouted brown rice, millet rice, and barley rice containing barley.
Brown rice is a whole grain and rich in fiber. Although whole grains are not necessarily the best choice, replacing white rice with brown rice is recommended for people with diabetes or obesity," Duenas advises.
You get the fiber you tend to lack.
Carbohydrates can be divided into simple carbohydrates, which raise blood glucose levels quickly, and complex carbohydrates, which raise them slowly. Simple carbohydrates are those found in sweets and fruits, while complex carbohydrates are those found in grains, potatoes, beans, and other foods.
Complex carbohydrates take longer to be absorbed and raise blood glucose levels at a slower rate because they are broken down into simple carbohydrates before being digested and absorbed.
Complex carbohydrates are "healthy carbohydrates. Whole grains such as unrefined flour and brown rice have properties similar to complex carbohydrates. They are rich in nutrients that are often lacking, such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which are lost during the refining process," Duenas points out.
Refined carbohydrates can also cause insomnia.
Thirty percent of adults suffer from insomnia, and part of the cause may be dietary style. Refined carbohydrates may increase the risk of insomnia in women, according to a study.
The study showed that postmenopausal women who eat junk foods and soft drinks, especially those high in carbohydrates, are more likely to develop insomnia.
Conversely, women who consume more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables have a decreased risk of insomnia.
The study was conducted by James Ganwish and colleagues from the Bagelos School of Medicine at Columbia University in the United States.
77,860 women were studied for three years.
Insomnia is often treated with pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, both of which are costly to the patient and expensive. Improving one's diet is low-cost, easy to implement, and free of side effects," says Ganwish.
The study is based on data from observational studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Women's Health Initiative Study (WHI) to obtain information to prevent and treat health problems among women.
The researchers examined the association between insomnia and 77,860 postmenopausal women who participated in the WHI. They surveyed them about their dietary habits and followed them for three years from 1997 to 2001.
The participants were analyzed by dividing them into five groups according to GI level, an index that indicates the ease with which blood glucose levels rise after a meal.
The results revealed a 16% higher risk of developing insomnia and an 11% higher prevalence in the group with higher dietary GI values. The study also found that the higher the intake of vegetables and fruits, the lower the risk of insomnia.
The study also found a lower risk of developing depression.
The study found that "a spike in blood glucose levels after a meal stimulates the secretion of insulin, which lowers blood glucose, and may lead to a state of hyperinsulinemia. As a result, blood glucose levels drop and the secretion of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol increases, which may disrupt sleep," explains Ganwish.
The foods that trigger insomnia may be processed foods that contain high levels of isomerized sugar, which is composed of fructose and glucose. Such foods are not found in nature, but are mass-produced industrially and sold cheaply.
Fruits also contain fructose, but they are also rich in fiber. Fruits have a low GI and are thought to be less likely to cause postprandial blood sugar elevation.
A study of 69,954 women who participated in the WHI, published by Ganwish and colleagues in 2015, also showed that women who ate a high GI diet had a 22% higher risk of developing depression.
Gunwish noted, "We need randomized clinical trials to determine the benefits of improving diet and increasing intake of whole grains and complex carbohydrates to prevent and treat insomnia and depression."
まず前提として、ゲイ差別に関して松岡宗嗣のような過剰なゲイリブ活動家もいれば、ゲイリブ活動を過剰に否定するネトウヨ「名誉ノンケ」的ゲイもいるものの、
大多数のゲイ(わたしも含む)は「活動自体には否定的ではなく、どちらかといえば差別撤廃に向けた動きは望ましいと思っているものの、積極的な発信はしない」立場にいるということを明記しておく。
自分が写ってる写真アップすると「ああ、そういう目で見られてるんだな」っていうアイコンのアカウントの方にいっせいにいいねされることがあって、これを自分の中でどう処理するのかが本当に難しい。アイコンなんて個人の自由だし、主張であるべきだからこそ、自分の中でどう処理するかが難しい。— sawabe (@sawabe) May 8, 2022
ゲイのアカウントから自撮りを「いいね」されるたび感情を処理できないという叫びである。
さて、このツイート単体を見る限りでは「ゲイにいいねされるのが嫌だ」という感情しか読み取れず、(糾弾されるほどではないとは思うものの)差別発言と取られても仕方ない。
私は、アイコンでは判断できないですが恐らく澤部さんが仰る「そういう目」を持つアカウントと同じ属性の人間です。
異性からの反応も等しく迷惑なら理解できますが、卑猥なDMやメンションを送るような輩でなければ、そういうことだってあり得るくらいに考えて貰いたいけど難しい/無理なのかな…。 https://t.co/QHJt1QQHVU— きんちゃん (@kinchubby666) May 11, 2022
「そういうこと」って、いいねつけるとかのことですか?ちなみにもともとメンションやDM送られるのは得意でありません。でもそういう属性の方々からいくつかの仕打ちを受けたうえでの結果なような気がします。先のツイートはそういうさまざまを経た上でどう処理していいかわからないというだけです。 https://t.co/iRXSlUybFS— sawabe (@sawabe) May 11, 2022
澤部はそのルックスにより、デビューから間もなくして(主にデブ専界隈の)ゲイ界で話題となる。
その結果、倫理観の欠けた一部のゲイにDMによるハラスメントを受け、それがトラウマとなっている……という事情が、2日後の本日に語られ、一部の過剰な活動家が「スカート澤部はゲイを差別している!」と所属事務所の社長に掛け合い、それを「名誉ノンケ」が批判するなど炎上の様相を示している。
この件について、冒頭にあげた「大多数のゲイ」の意見として最もみられるのが、
「一部の倫理観が欠けたゲイのせいで澤部にトラウマを与えてしまい、本当に申し訳ない」というのものだ。
確かに事情がわかれば、「ゲイにトラウマを植え付けられ、ゲイからのいいねを恐れるようになった」というのを差別意識というのはあまりに酷である。
しかし時系列を追ってみると、澤部自身の配慮があまりに足りていない。
事情を語らずにゲイへの恐怖感を語る最初のツイートは、ファンネルを飛ばしゲイへのヘイトを募る行為ととられても仕方ないのではないか?
親愛なるYouTubeチーム
毎日YouTubeを楽しんでいますが、特に "ゆっくり動画 "が好きです。
"ゆっくり動画 "とは、日本文化のシャイネスとハイコンテクストをベースに、ゲームキャラクターの頭部を模したインターネットミームを機械音声「AquesTalk」で喋らせ、様々な話題を説明するスタイルの動画です。ゆっくり動画をアップロードしているチャンネルは、例えば以下の通りです。
https://youtube.com/c/%E4%BF%BA%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%8F%B2ch
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrAzV_6tAH_igG9nYbJvwMg
https://youtube.com/channel/UC2exxvhAv4LK3RZg4vKH-GA
このスタイルの動画は、日本ではコアな人気を博しています。しかし、最近、私の好きなゆっくり動画チャンネルが、収益化の停止により、活動停止や路線変更を余儀なくされることが多くなっています。
アップロード者が動画内で機械音声ソフト「AquesTalk」を使用している場合、YouTubeのアルゴリズムが不当に大量コピーされた動画と判断することがあると聞いたことがあります。AquesTalkの機械音声技術は、ゆっくリ動画には欠かせないものですが、それが原因で削除の対象になった優良動画も少なくないそうです。
アップロード者が自分の声を使えばいいじゃないか」と思う人もいるかもしれませんが、ゆっくり動画のキャラクターとAquesTalkの声は切っても切れない関係にあり、日本のインターネットの一角の文化として定着しているのです。
AquesTalkを使って作られた多くのゆっくり動画は、決してスパムでも価値のないものでも、大量生産されたものでもありません。そして何より、私はゆっくり動画の持つ知的な文化が好きなのです。動画削除ボットのミスで、この文化が消えてしまうのは嫌です。この意見が親愛なるYouTubeチームに届くことを心から願っています。
I am anonymous lives in Japan.
I’m enjoying YouTube everyday and I especially like "Yukkuri videos".
“Yukkuri videos" are a style of video based on the shyness and high context of Japanese culture, in which Internet memes with the appearance of video game characters' heads are made to speak with a machine voice “AquesTalk” and explain various topics. The following channels upload Yukkuri videos, for example
https://youtube.com/c/%E4%BF%BA%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%8F%B2ch
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrAzV_6tAH_igG9nYbJvwMg
https://youtube.com/channel/UC2exxvhAv4LK3RZg4vKH-GA
This style of videos have gained core popularity in Japan. Recently, however, a number of my favorite Yukkuri video channels have been forced to cease their activities or change course due to the suspension of monetization.
I have heard that if the uploader uses "AquesTalk" machine audio software in the video, YouTube's algorithm may determine that the video has been unfairly mass-copied. AquesTalk's machine voice technology is essential for Yukkuri videos, but many good videos have been subjected to deletion because of it.
Some people may think, "Why don't the uploaders just use their voice for themselves?” but the characters of the Yukkuri Video and the voice of AquesTalk are inseparably linked and have become a part of the culture of a corner of the Japanese Internet.
Many Yukkuri videos made using AquesTalk are by no means spam, worthless, or mass-produced. And most of all, I like the intellectual culture of Yukkuri videos. I don't want this culture to disappear because of a video deletion bot's mistake. I sincerely hope that this opinion reaches dear YouTube team.
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フィンランドがNATO加盟申請して効力が出る(集団防衛義務)までの間にロシアに攻撃される可能性が危惧されているが、これは北大西洋条約第10,11条のため。
Article 10
The Parties may, by unanimous agreement, invite any other European State in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area to accede to this Treaty. Any State so invited may become a Party to the Treaty by depositing its instrument of accession with the Government of the United States of America. The Government of the United States of America will inform each of the Parties of the deposit of each such instrument of accession.
締約国は、この条約の原則を促進し、かつ、北大西洋地域の安全に貢献する地位にある他のヨーロッパの国に対し、この条約に加入するよう全員一致の合意により招請することができる。このようにして招請された国は、その加入書をアメリカ合衆国政府に寄託することによつてこの条約の締約国となることができる。アメリカ合衆国政府は、その加入書の寄託を各締約国に通報する。
Article 11
This Treaty shall be ratified and its provisions carried out by the Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional processes. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible with the Government of the United States of America, which will notify all the other signatories of each deposit. The Treaty shall enter into force between the States which have ratified it as soon as the ratifications of the majority of the signatories, including the ratifications of Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States, have been deposited and shall come into effect with respect to other States on the date of the deposit of their ratifications.
第十一条
締約国は、各自の憲法上の手続に従つて、この条約を批准し、その規定を実施しなければならない。批准書は、できる限りすみやかにアメリカ合衆国政府に寄託するものとし、同政府は、その寄託を他のすべての署名国に通告する。この条約は、ベルギー、カナダ、フランス、ルクセンブルグ、オランダ、連合王国及び合衆国の批准書を含む署名国の過半数の批准書が寄託された時に、この条約を批准した国の間で効力を生じ、その他の国については、その批准書の寄託の日に効力を生ずる。
つまり、加盟希望国が加盟できるのは既加盟国の招聘により、その招聘は既加盟国の全員一致が原則。
だからロシアには緊張を高めるために国境を侵犯して紛争を起こし紛争国にしてしまうという手がある。
またロシアは各国の極右を手先にしていて彼等はプーチンロシアの利益と自国が孤立して得られる利益の為に動く。反国際主義だがロシアは別なのだな。仏の大統領選次位のルペンもこれに含まれる。更にルペンはNATO離脱派だ。
過去の中欧加盟では加盟には結構なプロセスを踏んでいて、希望国は根回し外交や平和維持軍への派兵等の域外活動に参加したりした上で全員一致の承認を得ている。
なのでロシアと対立状態にあるフィンランドの加盟は難航するしその間にロシアが何するか判らなくて危険。
だったら冒頭みたいな無茶しないと紛争に持ち込まれちゃうわけよ。
このアイデアだったらある日いきなりNATO軍が領内に居るから手を出せないし講和と同時に軍事同盟加盟は不自然じゃない。
フィンランド人の血が流れたらそれが原因で加盟も流れちゃうのだから無駄死にになってしまう。だからこのブリリアントなアイデアしかないのだ。
ま~でもロシアの歴史的に、多方面で利の無い戦争継続してたら内乱で皇帝が処刑される、臨時政府が打倒されるってのがパターンなのだが。動員せずに戦争じゃなくて特別軍事作戦と言ってるのもそのせいでしょ。
日本のコンテンツの倫理観は終わってるんで。せめて下記のような評価の指針を持ってからにしよう
Positive message や Positive Role Model という概念
例えばポケモン ↓
Parents need to know that the long-running Pokémon series is based on characters from a popular video game, and is part of a giant licensing juggernaut. The Pokémon are kid-appealing, but the series features lots of fantasy violence, and pits the cute, monster-like characters against each other on behalf of their trainers. There are some positive messages (teamwork, sportsmanship, respecting elders), but it may be too intense for younger children.
Over the years, the energetic, imagination-filled, Japanese-inspired fantasy series has cut across cultural, gender, and age barriers to captivate a global audience of girls, boys, and even adults. But like any product that inspires obsessions, it has received its share of criticism. Folks may also find the franchise's massive commercial appeal disturbing, especially since the show is mainly geared towards kids.
The whole concept of human characters summoning subordinates to battle on their behalf may be troubling to some. This can potentially send iffy messages to children with pets, too. But despite the endless fantasy violence, Pokémon attempts to promote messages about choosing the right path in life and resolving differences peacefully--before the fighting starts.
Families can talk about the popularity of Pokémon in the United States. Why do people of all ages find it appealing? What are the most popular Pokémon? Why?
What are the differences between Pokémon and real-life pets. How do Ash and his friends care for their Pokémon? How do we care for pets differently? Why are the Pokémon loyal to them and fight on their behalf? How about Team Rocket? Can we ever expect animals to fight on our behalf?
創立に関わった日経が、それを無視するかのような広告を載せたから抗議したのね。いつもの内ゲバじゃん
Launch: On 15 May 2020 the National Chapter was officially launched virtually in cooperation with the Japan Advertisers Association (JAA) and Nikkei Inc. UN Women Japan Liaison Office made the announcement at the Gender Gap Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. and Nikkei BP with support from the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan. The launch was held as an official side event of the World Assembly for Women (WAW!) Shine Weeks.
Nikkei Woman Empowerment Advertising Awards: The Nikkei Woman Empowerment Advertising Awards helps to dismantle gender based stereotypes and champion ads that contribute to gender equality and women's empowerment (GEEW).
https://www.unstereotypealliance.org/en/membership/national-chapters/japan
There are many ways to introduce an academic essay or short paper. Most academic writers,
however, appear to do one or more of the following in their introductions:
· establish the context, background and/or importance of the topic
· indicate an issue, problem, or controversy in the field of study
· define the topic or key terms
· state of the purpose of the essay/writing
· provide an overview of the coverage and/or structure of the writing
Introductions to research articles and dissertations tend to be relatively short but quite complex.
Some of the more common moves include:
· establishing the context, background and/or importance of the topic
· giving a brief synopsis of the relevant literature
· indicating a problem, controversy or a knowledge gap in the field of study
· establishing the desirability of the research
· listing the research questions or hypotheses
· providing a synopsis of the research method(s)
· explaining the significance or value of the study
· defining certain key terms
· providing an overview of the dissertation or report structure
· explaining reasons for the writer's personal interest in the topic
Examples of phrases which are commonly employed to realise these functions are listed below.
Note that there may be a certain amount of overlap between some of the categories under which
Establishing the importance of the topic for the world or society
X is a fundamental property of ….
X is fast becoming a key instrument in ….
X is a common disorder characterised by ….
X plays an important role in the maintenance of ….
Xs are the most potent anti-inflammatory agents known.
X is a major public health problem, and the main cause of ….
Xs are one of the most rapidly declining groups of insects in ....
In the new global economy, X has become a central issue for ….
X is the leading cause of death in western-industrialised countries.
Xs are one of the most widely used groups of antibacterial agents and ….
X is increasingly recognised as a serious, worldwide public health concern.
X is an important component in the climate system, and plays a key role in Y.
In the history of development economics, X has been thought of as a key factor in ….
Establishing the importance of the topic for the discipline
鬼疲れた
オニツカタイガーって感じ— 上さま (@aknr1130) December 15, 2021
バイト終わった
鬼疲れた、、、
オニツカタイガー、、、、— 姫宮 爽🍳 (@Hi_me_520So) October 11, 2021
まじオニツカタイガー(鬼疲れたの意— けんほか🌺🐰💍 (@EVERBLUEken) May 2, 2020
ふぅ💨
激鬼疲れた
オニツカタイガー
明日もがんばねばね
そういえば10月1日は天一の日!!
増税初日(´д`|||)— 🇺🇦かにポン(陰陽工房代表 (@00YUKAAA00) September 29, 2019
浅~~~~~~い!!!!
https://twitter.com/defencewithac/status/1501006258899460103
One thing that's being lost in all the talk of Russian logistical difficulties is the presence of and resistance of the Ukrainian army, both regular and reserve.
The narrative seems to have grown of late that the only reason the Russian forces aren't pushing forward faster and further is because of a lack of fuel for vehicles and food for its troops. This is exemplified by the discussion around "the column" north of Kyiv.
But that does a disservice in some respects to the thousands of Ukrainian troops fighting a bitter battle in front of the Russians. Yes, the supply problems are not helping Russia, but it's simply not the case that if they just had fuel they would be able to advance unhindered
There are many brigades holding the line around and inside Kyiv, providing a blocking force that is putting up a determined resistance to the Russian advances. This is not just scattered handfuls of SF and near partisan forces, this is several brigades of regular troops
Similarly, to the east of Kyiv there is something on the order of at least 8, and as many as 12-13 brigades, regular and reserve, holding a line that runs roughly to Kharkiv, down to the Donbas front, to Mariupol and back towards Zaporizhzhia.
That, arguably more so than logistic issues, is what has been holding the Russian tide back this long. Strung out their elements may be, but they're still providing a determined resistance across the majority of the front. The problem is for how long?
As much as they've been taking a toll on the Russians, they've been suffering casualties of their own, expending stocks of ammunition and losing critical equipment like tanks, artillery, and other armoured vehicles.
Even the Ukrainian defence ministry seems worried about the build up of Russian forces occuring in front of these positions and the fraility of their defensive line. Despite the stream of images of burning or captured Russian kit they've been advancing steadily this whole time
And while everyone focuses on Kyiv and the idea that the Russians are planning to storm the city block by block (which seems highly unlikely when they can just shell it to pieces from the outside), a lot of people have been missing the real danger in the east and south.
One area of interest is the Russian build up to the west of Kharkiv, which seems likely to result in a push towards Poltava and behind it, Kremenchuk, home to one of the few bridges across the Dnieper from there all the way south to Zaporizhzhia.
To the east of that, there is serious concern about a possible Russian thrust in the region around Izyum-Slovyansk-Severodonetsk, with the real risk of some Ukrainian forces being pocketed in the later
Equally as concerning, Russian forces have moved up to the area around Vasylivka-Orikhiv and are poised to move on Zaporizhzhia, which possesses the southern most bridge across the Dnieper available to the Ukrainians.
Not that this bridge doesn't need to be captured, nor even the city. The Russians merely have to get close enough to deny its use through artillery and direct fire as a supply route to their forces in the east.
This leaves the many brigades operating east of Kharkiv (possibly as many as 8) in a dire situation, where the only line of communication to the west of the Dnieper for all the brigades would be in the Dnipro/Kamianske region.
If they wait too late to try and make a break for the bridges, this will involve a running battle with the Russians across some pretty good tank country, with multiple Ukrainian brigades having to bunch together and cram themselves across four or five bridges in the region
To make matters worse, Mariupol is not expected to be able to hold for more than another four or five days, after which the forces surrounding it will be free to join the offensive north. In short, things are getting a bit dicey in the east.
They're not much better in the south, with Russian forces closing around Mykolaiv. The defenders are putting up a brave resistance, but inexorably being pushed back. Russian forces have already pushed on to the north and reached the area around Voznesens'k.
Here again they're facing fierce resistance as the Ukrainians fight to protect the next bridge across the Pivdennyi Buh river, but again the Russian advance keeps grinding on.
The latter course actually seems more likely as a force attacking Odesa more directly would be left miles from friendly forces and dependent on over the beach supply lines, whereas an attack just behind Mykolaiv would help support the assault there and be closer to friendlies
But then the Russians have not been averse to surprising us with some of their odd operational choices, so who knows, maybe they will go for the jewel that is Odesa and its port in one go?
And again, herein lies part of the problem with the Kyiv narrative, and the idea that victory will be defined by the capture or not of the capital. If Odesa falls and the Russians secure the entire southern coast line, that is a major problem for Ukraine and its economy
Obviously, I mean outside of the war itself, thinking ahead to the potential peace. If Russia maintains control of all these areas in a negotiation then they basically have Ukraine by the balls, so to speak. This in many ways is far more important than Kyiv
Thus I think we need to temper our expectations. The Ukrainians have done brilliantly, better than almost anyone expected, but we're gradually creeping towards the decisive moment and none of that has much to do with what's happening around the capital.
Slow Russian progress there is encouraging and that's helping to keep aid corridors open to the east, but I fear people are putting far too much emphasis on it just because it's the biggest city and the centre of government. Russia doesn't need to seize Kyiv to "win"
The fights in the south and east are far more important in the grand scheme of things, and unfortunately those seem to be the ones the Russians are winning, albeit it slowly. If the east in particular collapses, that frees up an enormous number of Russian men and equipment
Men and guns that can be shifted west and south, to Kyiv and/or Odesa as required. It's a grim outlook I'm afraid, but I wish the Ukrainian defenders the very best of luck. It's possible they can still carry the day, but it looks like it might take some kind of miracle 😞 /end