One decision.
A pro surfer spots a woman drowning in powerful waves and runs straight into the chaos.
His mastery of the ocean’s movements guided him right to her.
This is what heroes look like. 🏄♂️🌊
Today is Kyiv Day. Kyiv is 1,544 years old today.
It wasn’t destroyed by the Horde or the Nazis — and it won’t be by the rashists.
Kyiv stood. Kyiv stands. Kyiv will stand forever.
Thank you to Ukraine’s Defense Forces for making this possible every day.
At first glance, Ha Long Bay looks like a fantasy landscape.
It isn't.
Rising from the emerald waters are thousands of limestone islands shaped over millions of years by rain, wind, and the sea.
According to local legend, dragons descended from the heavens and scattered jewels into the bay to protect Vietnam from invaders.
Those jewels became the islands we see today.
Whether you believe the legend or not, it's hard not to feel like you've entered another world.
📍 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
📸 Photography by Henry Do
Over this week, the Russians have launched more than 2,300 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles of various types against our people. All these strikes were directed simply at ordinary civilian infrastructure – residential buildings and energy facilities. Every day, we are working to ensure greater protection against Russian terror. Yesterday, we received a new IRIS-T launcher. We thank Germany for its constant contribution to protecting people; thousands upon thousands of lives have been saved thanks to such strong support. But we also need missiles for air defense systems so that we have sufficient capabilities to repel Russian attacks.
This week, there were significant arrangements with Sweden – a new support package, including for strengthening our aviation with Gripen fighter jets. As for the PURL initiative, there are new contributions this year, and support for this initiative must continue. We are counting on both the United States and European partners. It is anti-ballistic defense that is one of the key priorities for Ukraine.
Strong air defense can provide greater protection for our people and deprive Russia of its last remaining advantage. I thank all partners who are helping, who are ready to respond effectively to Moscow’s attempts to expand and escalate its war. It is very important that this be clearly understood there: choosing war will have consequences. I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine.