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โผ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ Zelensky: Now here is another attempt at manipulation. For some reason everyone should wait for May 8 and only then cease fire to provide Putin with silence during parade. We value human lives, not parades. That is why we believe โ the world believes โ that there is no reason to wait for May 8.
Russia: Invades ๐ฒ๐ฉ โ92 Flattens Grozny ๐ท๐บ โ99 Uses polonium ๐ฌ๐ง โ06 Cyber attacks ๐ช๐ช โ07 Invades ๐ฌ๐ช โ08 Invades Crimea & Eastern ๐บ๐ฆ โ14 Downs MH17 2014 Flattens Aleppo ๐ธ๐พ 2015 Uses Novichok ๐ท๐บ2018 Invades ๐บ๐ฆ more 2022 Tankies: Why don't Ukraine believe Russia wants peace?
US Senator John Kennedy: "Putin has reneged on every promise that he has made to President Trump.His latest proposal is, well, nothing. He wants to keep all the territory that he's taken.He wants to prohibit Ukraine from joining NATO,he wants America& Europe to stop helping Ukraine.
๐บ๐ฆ In his evening address, Zelensky slammed Putinโs self-declared Victory Parade ceasefire: "We value human lives, not parades. Thereโs no reason to wait until May 8. A real ceasefire must be immediate, complete, unconditional โ and last at least 30 days to enable true diplomacy."
Alright, @sarahebond.bsky.social in her cruelty has made me aware of this remarkably incompetent talk Malcolm Gladwell gave and so I am going to inflict it on all of you by going through all of the mistakes he makes here in the hope that none of you will ever take him seriously again. 1/
โก๏ธ๐ซ๐ท "We are going to increase pressure on Russia", said Macron, who believes he has managed to convince the Americans of the possibility of escalating threats and, possibly, sanctions against Moscow. โ๏ธ "The next two weeks will be crucial in trying to implement this ceasefire."
American director Samuel Bayer, known for music videos for Nirvana, Metallica, etc., came to Ukraine to create a film about the struggle and resilience of Ukrainians during the war. During his visit, he traveled to the frontline and de-occupied regions with the mission to capture stories of people
Russians have asked for a ceasefire for their May parades, so that Putin and the attendees are not getting disturbed by air alerts or even incoming drones. This footage showed what happened 2 years ago at the same time. Very convenient of Russia to ask for one-sided โceasefiresโ whenever necessary.
Russian Telegram channels report a large fire in the area of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar region of Russia. Local news reported a "diesel fuel tank fire in industrial area". Judging by the size of the fire, the tank was not small. No comments from local authorities yet.
๐๐ He made the right decision. The Russian soldier saw a Ukrainian drone above him. โ๏ธBut he did not shoot at it, but laid down his weapon and made it clear that he wanted to surrender to the Ukrainians. He was taken to Ukrainian positions by the same drone.
"This is a hostile and political action by Amazon," White House press secretary Katherine Leavitt says of the e-commerce giant's plan to display how much of an item's cost is derived from Trump tariffs. She adds it's not a surprise because "Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm."
๐ฐ๐ต North Korean TV is already talking about the "liberation" of Russiaโs Kursk region from "neo-Nazis." Meanwhile, Russian media report that North Korea may deploy its troops to occupied Ukrainian territories to fight against Ukrainian forces. Another (unanswered) escalation?
Meloni: Italy stands with Ukraine in its fight for freedom. We support Trump's efforts and Zelensky's openness to an unconditional ceasefire, showing Ukraine's desire for peace. But Putinโs 3-day ceasefire is insufficient. Real peace needs solid security guarantees roma.corriere.it/notizie/poli...
In todayโs Vatnik Soup, Iโll introduce a Russian journalist, Leonid Ragozin (@leonidragozin.bsky.social). Heโs best-known for posing as a Russian dissident, while at the same time sneakily promoting the Kremlinโs narratives about the Russo-Ukrainian War. 1/20
While Secretary Hegseth calls Women, Peace, and Security a "Biden initiative", note that it is based on a law signed by President Trump in his first term, legislation co-sponsored by then-GOP Rep and now National Security Advisor Waltz www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Morning from Kyiv! We had drones at night. It was a bit loud, but nothing critical. Weโve just returned with this fluffy princess from the vet. Another injection is done. She feels tiny better. Thank you for your kind words ๐ I might be offline today. My regular #TuesdayOff
๐ซ๐ท๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ฆ Macron: I didn't have a planned meeting with Trump in Rome. We talked for a couple of minutes in St. Peter's Basilica. I told him: "We need to be much tougher with the Russians." Then Zelensky arrived, and we all had a discussion together. 1/
I โค๏ธ๐ election day. I grew up under EEuropean Communism w its fake elections; first voted in a post-Comm election so bitter voters spat at each other at the polls; wrote a dissertation abt electoral manipulation. The orderly Canadian elections w meaningful choice and fair outcome bring me joy/pride!
On the night of April 28, Russian drones hit a farm in the village of Mokra Rokytna in Kharkiv region The strike killed at least 100 cows,all the buildings on the farm were destroyed,its director shared.It is the second attack on the farm, he said. I'm so sorry.Terrible loss. ๐น: gwaramedia/TikTok
๐บ๐ธ The impeachment of President Trump has been initiated in the US Congress, with charges brought under 7 articles, โ Axios. ๐ฃ๏ธ "Trump is ignoring the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, destroying America and threatening our democracy."
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine became the first country in the world to place an advanced surgical department 6 meters underground. This unique underground medical complex has already saved the lives of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers, providing surgical intervention even in front-line conditions.
JUST IN: the regime police is raiding the homes of Nanuka Zhorzholiani and several other prominent protesters. It is said to be about Nanukaโs Fund and other confiscated funds that helped protesters and regime prisoners. As of now, layers arenโt allowed. There are minors too.
๐บ๐ฆ MFA Sybiha: As directed by Zelensky, I have just contacted my colleagues in ๐ช๐ธSpain, ๐ต๐นPortugal, and ๐ซ๐ทFrance to offer Ukraine's assistance following today's power outages. Our diplomats in have already reached out and are awaiting lists of specific actions that can be taken.
Borys, a master gunsmith from the 115th Mechanized Brigade not only restores battle-damaged weapons but also independently designs new models. One of his projects is an anti-aircraft installation with four machine guns, assembled at the request of the command.
๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ฆ M1A1 Abrams tanks that Australia decommissioned and pledged to deliver to Ukraine as part of its military aid have not yet left Australia, โ ABC โผ๏ธ There are difficulties. But representatives of the Australian defense department also partly blame the US for the delay.