Ukraine has just done something astonishing.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has just launched TrophyLab - essentially making access to all captured Russian weapon technologies free for foreign governments, research institutions and the defence industry.
They will even send physical hardware to allies for examination and to rip it apart to discover Russian military secrets. As well as technical specifications, blueprints and research results.
The website includes listings for armoured vehicles, missiles, aircraft, UAVs, EW assets, UGVs, cruise missiles etc.
Governments usually want to keep this kind of captured tech a secret for its own advantage. Ukraine has decided to make it (relatively, I think) open access for the benefit of the West.
Saldo confirms Ukraine is now cutting Russian logistics on two fronts, the so-called "Novorossiya" route through Askania-Nova and a second entry point through Skadovsk.
Long queues at gas stations have appeared across Moscow, Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Tver, Irkutsk, Abkhazia and numerous other locations, with videos spreading widely on Russian social media.
Months of intense Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel infrastructure are beginning to take their toll. While the shortages are not yet as severe as those seen in Crimea, fuel supply disruptions are becoming increasingly noticeable across parts of Russia.
🇺🇦🇵🇱 Zelensky: Mr. President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust of the Commonwealth. It means a special connection with the Polish state and special gratitude of the people.
Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community.
So, if it is believed that this special symbol can remain with Catherine the Great, Benito Mussolini and Gerhard Schroeder, then we in Ukraine will not argue with this.
Ukraine is grateful to the Polish people for their support and cooperation, which plays a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia.
Ukraine never forgets solidarity and knows that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible guarantees of security for both Ukrainians and every neighboring state.
Ukraine will continue to defend itself in this war unleashed by Russia, and we will definitely gain a worthy peace.
We believed that the Order of the White Eagle was addressed to the Ukrainian people and our army in 2023. That's what was said then. Today I sent the Order to the President of Poland.
I think the future will confirm the respect for Ukrainians. Glory to Ukraine!
Hey c’mon guys, don’t be so hard on the octogenarian.
He may not be able to clasp a Medal of Honor around a veteran’s neck, but at least he can open a box…
…Jesus Christ, scratch that.
Today, Fire Point drones set a new record: they flew 2,500 kilometers into Russia and launched a strike on Tyumen oil refinery.
As Shoigu said, there are no safe places in Russia now.
A rare occasion to agree with Shoigu!
Yesterday, the President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust of the Republic of Poland. It signifies a special bond with the Polish state and the special gratitude of the Polish People. Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community.
Therefore, if it is considered that this special symbol may remain with Catherine II, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not argue with that.
Ukraine is grateful to the Polish People for their support and cooperation, which play a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia.
Ukraine never forgets solidarity and understands that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible security guarantees for Ukrainians and for each neighboring state.
Ukraine will continue to defend itself in this war unleashed by Russia, and we will undoubtedly achieve a dignified peace.
Ukraine is grateful to all peoples, states, and leaders who will continue to stand with us in the defense of freedom and who, together with Ukraine, will serve as guarantors of postwar peace in Europe and a new, real security.
Ukraine will remain open to all meaningful formats of engagement with Poland in order to try to avoid conflicting interpretations of the difficult and painful chapters of our shared past and to ensure proper respect for all innocent victims of the 20th century.
And Ukrainians are doing everything in our power to ensure that Europe does not suffer defeat in this century.
I am proud of our people and of EVERY Ukrainian warrior – of the millions of Ukrainian men and women who deserve unquestionable respect for the heroism the Ukrainian People have shown in defending themselves against Russian aggression.
We believed that the Order of the White Eagle, awarded in 2023, was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army. That is what was said at the time. Today, I sent the Order back to the President of Poland.
I believe the future will confirm the respect Ukrainians deserve.
Glory to Ukraine!
Trump nearly handed Ukraine over to Putin:
the agreement in Alaska provided for the transfer to the Russian Federation of even territories that had not been conquered, — French President Emmanuel Macron.
SNYDER: Ukraine is not member of NATO, but Ukraine is doing all of the work of NATO right now only with its own armed forces.
Ukraine is basically fulfilling the entire mission of NATO, with help of course, but not with anybody else's soldiers.
We've essentially gotten used to the idea, all the countries in the region have now gotten used to Ukraine defending them.
And if Ukraine loses the war, then Russian aggression towards not just Baltic states but Poland and Romania becomes quite possible.
And if we take that for granted, if we let Ukraine down, if Ukraine were actually to lose this war, then Russia would digest important economic gains, territorial gains, technological gains, and sadly also demographic gains, which would make it qualitatively greater threat to Romania.
And Russian victory in Ukraine would also be, if not a death blow, then certainly a very heavy blow to NATO itself, leaving Romania much more likely to be isolated when it's facing Russia, which, I don't have to tell you, has historically not been a great situation for Romania.
Ukrainian forces struck several targets in Russian-occupied Crimea last night. One of the successful hits was delivered at the Bakhchysarai oil depot. A video shows at least one silo burning, and NASA Firms confirms the fire.
The Kapotnya refinery in Moscow, Russia, has suspended all operations.
The annual production of 12 million tons in oil products has stopped working Russia's capital.
Source of pic: TG / Exilenova
Donald Trump: “NATO is zero without America”
Meloni: “Cool… so should we shut down your bases, cut trade, or just storm McDonald’s? 🤔”
Iconic power move 🔥🇮🇹 🇺🇸
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Zelensky issued Belarus dictator Lukashenko an ultimatum: Remove the communications repeater antennas near the border within 7 days or Ukraine will destroy them.
These Russian electronics in Belarus are used to guide Russian attacks on Ukraine.
There’s no doubt that Putin fears the return of his army home. That is why he is so afraid of the war ending without victory. And there will be no victory. He is physically afraid of his own army. That is why, if there is no ceasefire backed by specific security guarantees, he will return to war. And this time, others may be the ones under attack.
Today, Ukraine is de facto the second army of NATO – one that is not inferior to the second army in the world. And that is why NATO needs us – specifically us – de jure. This is already a fact recognized by all leaders. Putin will remain in the Kremlin until his death, and he has one goal: the restoration of the Soviet Union. Without Ukraine, this is impossible, and that is why things are so difficult for us.
From answers to journalists’ questions. (3/3)
Don’t forget that by Musks on admission he’s been in regular contact with Putin and turned off Starlink for Ukrainian forces at least twice leading to many civilian deaths across Ukraine.
Do not forget.