On March 14, we mark Ukrainian Volunteer Day.
We honor the brave men and women who answered the call of their hearts and stood up to defend Ukraine.
Glory to the Heroes!
⚡️Ukraine destroys $40 million Russian Buk air defense system, military intelligence says.
Ukrainian special forces detected and destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Sept. 14.
https://t.co/QN9mmdPNci
Today, Romania scrambled combat aircraft because of a Russian drone in its airspace. According to current data, the drone penetrated about 10 kilometers into Romanian territory and operated in NATO airspace for around 50 minutes. Also today, Poland responded militarily to the threat of Russian attack drones.
In fact, Russian drones have been in different regions of Ukraine all day, including the northern regions, practically along the border with Belarus. According to preliminary information, Belarusian airspace was also used for entry into Ukraine’s airspace toward Volyn.
The Russian military knows exactly where their drones are headed and how long they can operate in the air. Their routes are always calculated. This cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders. It is an obvious expansion of the war by Russia – and this is exactly how they act. Small steps at first, and eventually big losses.
That is why action must always be preventive, based on the principle that there are no minor military threats from those who are accustomed to destroying the independence and lives of others. Russia is accustomed to this and must feel the consequences.
Sanctions against Russia are needed. Tariffs against Russian trade are needed. Collective defense is needed – and Ukraine has proposed to its partners the creation of just such a system of protection. Do not wait for dozens of “shaheds” and ballistic missiles before finally making decisions.
🚨 BREAKING: Delivery of Fath-360 MLRS systems from Iran to Russia is "imminent."
Satellite-guided tactical ballistic missiles with 150kg warheads. 120km range.
The West must arm Ukraine to annihilate the Russian army.
Putin won't agree to peace until he loses.
⚡️US approves transfer of 125 long-range missiles, 100 Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine, NYT reports.
The American-made weapons cannot be exported, even by a country that owns them, without approval from the U.S. government.
https://t.co/0DeY1tIGrz
Unmissable new 30min BBC doc on Hong Kong. Touches on the new normal of bureaucratic scrutiny, and citizen-on-citizen surveillance.
https://t.co/4BlcEsHOLz
Thoughts go out to pro-gov't commenter struggling to find anything actually inaccurate.
Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine Following the Meeting in Kyiv.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine met in Kyiv.
They agreed that starting Monday, May 12, there should be a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days.
They concurred that an unconditional ceasefire by definition cannot be subject to any conditions. If Russia calls for such conditions, this can only be considered as an effort to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.
They demanded that the ceasefire must be comprehensive – in the air, at sea, and on land.
They underlined that it requires effective monitoring, which could be successfully implemented in close coordination with the United States.
They agreed that the ceasefire should last for at least 30 days to create room for diplomacy. During this period, diplomatic work should focus on outlining the security, political and humanitarian foundations of peace.
They welcomed that the call for a ceasefire and meaningful negotiations is supported by both Europe and the United States.
They underlined the crucial importance of strengthening Ukraine’s Defence and Security Forces as the primary guarantee of Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. A key element of security guarantees to Ukraine should also be a reassurance force (Contingent).
They agreed that if Russia refuses a full and unconditional ceasefire, stronger sanctions should be applied to its banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil and the shadow fleet.
They agreed to pass a strong 17th EU sanctions package and to coordinate it with sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and Norway, as well as by the United States.
They agreed to continue working on the effective use of frozen Russian assets and to discuss this at the next G7 summit.
They expressed their readiness to further strengthen Ukraine’s defence, especially the Ukrainian army. This should include funding defence resilience and investment in arms production in both Ukraine and in European countries in the framework of joint projects.
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian equipment parking site, likely in the Kursk direction. Units of the 225th Assault Brigade spotted a T-72 tank via aerial recon, tracked it to the site, and demilitarized it. The lot included a T-72, BMD-2, and logistics vehicles.