Just several hours ago, Putin told his entire nation that Prigozhin was a traitor. Can he just turn around now and declare bygones? Im not sure this is as easy as some are suggesting.
Today, the world saw that the bosses of Russia do not control anything. Nothing at all. Complete chaos. Complete absence of any predictability.
First, the world should not be afraid. We know what protects us. Our unity.
Ukraine will definitely be able to protect Europe from any Russian forces, and it doesn't matter who commands them. We will protect. The security of Europe's eastern flank depends only on our defense.
Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian guns, Ukrainian tanks, Ukrainian missiles are all that protect Europe from such marches as we see today on Russian territory. And when we ask to give us the F-16 fighters or the ATACMS, we're enhancing our common defense. Real defense.
Second, everything must be real. It's time for everyone in the world to frankly say that all of Russia's criminal actions against Ukraine were and are unprovoked. And we all have to focus exclusively on our common security priorities. NATO is not just a word or a set of formal promises. These are reliable guarantees for everyone that peace won't be destroyed. Without Ukraine, such guarantees are worthless. Already in July at the summit in Vilnius, it is a historic chance for real decisions without looking back at Russia. Any nation that borders Russia supports this.
What will we, Ukrainians, do?
We will defend our country. We will defend our freedom. We will not be silent and we will not be inactive. We know how to win – and it will happen. Our victory in this war.
And what will you, Russians, do?
The longer your troops stay on Ukrainian land, the more devastation they will bring to Russia. The longer this person is in the Kremlin, the more disasters there will be.
There are some people who tell me in the comments: Ukraine is a puppet, non-existent state that is incapable of anything and has already lost.
To answer those fans of Putin and other dictators, here is a quick recap:
🇺🇦 The whole world now knows about Ukraine, including you, who write this, right?
🇺🇦 Ukraine confronts the huge, nuclear-owning Russian state for more than a year, has won back a lot of its territory and is going into a counteroffensive now;
🇺🇦 The Kremlin was attacked by drones, and air defense systems were placed to defend Moscow;
🇺🇦 Putin has been recognized as a war criminal, there is an international arrest warrant in his name;
🇺🇦 Ukrainian air defense shoots down Kalibr, Kinzhal and Iskander missiles which was considered impossible;
🇺🇦 Ukrainians were not broken down by electricity blackouts, daily shellings of peaceful cities, destruction of Kakhovka HPP. We are ready to fight for our freedom;
🇺🇦 Ukraine is supported by all democratic and civilized countries. Thank you, friends!
And one more thing: Ukraine will win.
7 years ago today, on 16 June 2016, Jo Cox MP was tragically murdered in her constituency of Batley and Spen while on her way to meet constituents.
Jo’s murder was a personal tragedy for all those who knew and loved her.
(1/7)
Just imagine that during World War II there would have been Twitter and @elonmusk would have published videos of Goebbels in which he said that "the Jews themselves decided to send themselves to the gas chambers" and "not everything is so bad with the experiments of Dr. Mengele."
And Musk would sign posts with such videos "Would be great to have shows from all parts of the political spectrum on this platform!"...
Russians openly take a decision to annihilate Ukraine and Ukrainian people and only sick man without morality can justify their doing or try find arguments to call Russian war "provoked".
Honoured to be part of the #coronation with thousands of others who played their part. I'm very aware that our armed forces, police officers & others have been marching or standing for hours as part of the ceremony or to keep us all safe. In comparison, my job was rather easier.
Today we honor and remember the life of our friend, Harry Belafonte. Take a moment with us to reflect and honor his legacy and enjoy this Sesame Street classic.
'Nicola Sturgeon said Westminster is to blame, but she hasn't worked out how'
My latest cartoon for tomorrow's @Telegraph
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to receive my unseen cartoons: https://t.co/JNDhrYJMFH
Peter Murrell, chief suspect in the missing £600,000 independence fund, and the SNP are paying for his defence, you couldn't make this up.
https://t.co/bOPcAjNDrX
@yes_cheerio Actually, our Scottish NHS has been stumbling for years with underfunding and staffing shortages. Independence will not magically unriddle these issues and will worsen them.
We lost over 18,000 followers in last four weeks.
Yet, we are still hoping that your incredible support will get us to 1,5 million followers this year.
Thank you for remembering with us.