We face a new reality for our security due to #Russia’s illegal invasion of #Ukraine.
In response, #NATO has reinforced its defensive presence in the eastern part of the Alliance with more troops, planes & ships.
#NATOSummit
Our aid convoy has made it into #Ukraine.
11 trucks are carrying 200 tons of urgently needed aid.
This includes food, medical supplies, kits to treat those wounded, and other essential items.
More to come.
I maintain a constant dialogue with @EmmanuelMacron. We discussed the implementation of agreements on humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of the population and delivery of necessary goods.
Allegedly in some operational areas Russian army is out of any trucks and transports own soldiers as garbage - in dump trucks. A strong feeling of ISIS or Taliban.
It’s hard to believe that the UN could essentially impose the same kind of censorship as the Kremlin imposes inside Russia now by banning the use of words ‘war’ and ‘invasion’ among UN staff. I urge the UN to swiftly refute such reports if they are false. UN reputation at stake.
Ukrainian Ambassador holds up a tweet from Lavrov and advises Russian diplomats that they can obtain assistance for mental help from the NHS by dialing 111
I asked President Zelenskyy how he’s holding up under the pressure of this situation, with his popularity soaring and comparisons to Churchill. He said he’s happy to be helping his nation, and joked about Churchill, that he doesn’t drink as much.
Heartbreaking 💔 Father cries on his son's lifeless body in Mariupol. This city is under continuous firing for three days already. How many kids should die so the world acts? Stop #TerroRussia#ProtectUАSky
Credits @EMaloletka
I spoke to President Putin this morning. He refuses to stop his attacks on Ukraine at this point. It is vital to maintain dialogue to avoid human tragedy. I will continue my efforts and contacts. We must avoid the worst.
#Ukraine: More abandoned supply vehicles, including a fuel tanker & truck marked up as an Ambulance; but actually containing quantities of 3VOF6 122 mm HE reduced charge rounds for use with the D-30 howitzer and the 2S1 2S1 Gvozdika SPG.
(Thank You @blueboy1969 for assistance)
#Ukraine: Crazy footage of Territorial Defense unit in #Poltava Oblast blowing up a Russian cargo truck full of ammunition using a RPG-7 launcher and PG-7VM/S projectile.
#Ukraine Parliament sits in person today to vote essential defence and security laws.A quick and tense session.We sing the national anthem in unity as we begin our session in the most targeted building in all of Ukraine. #LoveUkraine
Russian elites fear Putin. But they no longer respect him. He has ruined their lives -- damaged their fortunes, damaged the future of their kids, and may now have turned society away from them. They were living just fine until a week ago. Now, their lives will never be the same.
Sweden just announced it will deliver 5000 anti-armour rocket launchers, 5000 body armour kits, 5000 helmets, and 135,000 field rations to the Ukrainian armed forces