Asked a Western diplomat about how this could go badly for Putin. The answer: "I think we are closer to a palace coup in Moscow than at any point since 2000, but I don’t know how close."
For people who want to cast all of Russia as evil invaders, I strongly recommend listening to just a few minutes of Russian radio Серебряный дождь, where presenters are speaking through tears and choking up as they describe their country’s actions https://t.co/IeMeGk7Yl0
"Guys, surrender to captivity. We'll give you food, water, no one will offend you. Unlike you,we don't shoot the unarmed. When you come to Kyiv, you'll be shot from every window–for killing our children and women."–defender of Kyiv speaking Russian to invaders⚠️Sensitive footage
BREAKING: Belarus announces that today's referendum approving a new constitution passes as the country renounces its non-nuclear status. This would allow for the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons from Belarus.
Today’s FIFA decision is totally unacceptable. We are not interested in participating in this game of appearances. Our stance remains intact: Polish National Team will NOT PLAY with Russia, no matter what the name of the team is.
.@ZelenskyyUa's tv address to the Russian (!) people might be the most moving speech that I've ever seen in my entire life. The whole world needs to see, understand and share this crucial Ukrainian message.
#StandWithUkraine#Ukraine#Україна#Russia#Россия
To all friends in Russia.
Please:
🇷🇺 Don’t carry out your President’s commands.
🇷🇺Don’t carry out commands to attack civilians.
🇷🇺Don’t carry out commands to use nuclear weapons.
Send this message to everyone.
🇺🇦 “It was extremely, extremely emotional,” said a European official briefed on the call. “He was essentially saying: ‘Look, we are here dying for European ideals.'”
https://t.co/dt7dvh1CSS
⚡️Putin's friend Viktor Medvedchuk flees house arrest in Kyiv.
Medvedchuk is a Ukrainian MP and long-time unofficial representative of Russia's Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. He is charged with treason and financing terrorism.
His lawyer said he was "in a safe place in Kyiv."
Japan, the United States, and our G7 partners stand resolutely together to stop Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Japan’s comprehensive financial sanctions mirror ours and demonstrate our unity and resolve to end Russia’s war of choice.