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.
The London Ukraine Recovery Conference is a powerful event, good achievements for our country. Support from 🇬🇧 the UK, 🇺🇸 the USA, 🇪🇺 the European Union is crucial. Long-term support programs for the future, for years to come. About 500 global companies, strong companies, are interested in investing in 🇺🇦. Clear support for Ukraine's EU membership – we are already perceived as an EU member politically. Separately, we are working on the mechanism for confiscation of the assets of the terrorist state and its associated persons. Thanks to everyone who prepared the Conference and participated in its work, it is really important.
Held the NSDC meeting. Three issues on the agenda. The key ones:
We reviewed the situation with shelters in the regions, districts and cities that the enemy is terrorizing most intensively. The results are bad. Almost all over the country. The situation is especially cynical and shameful in those cities that have significant financial resources, but unfortunately, other priorities. Personnel decisions will be made.
The second issue is courts. There is a proposal to increase criminal liability for corruption offenses in the judiciary, to make it tangible. From 10 to 15 years with confiscation of property. This should apply to those who extort money, take money, maintain this system of corruption at all its levels. There should be integrity checks of judges, and not only before their appointment. Time can, unfortunately, change people about whom there was a positive conclusion at the beginning of their work in the courts. And I believe that it is worth checking, including with the use of a polygraph.
We discussed the tasks that must be completed by the end of the year to fully implement each of the European Commission's recommendations for the start of negotiations on joining the EU. The NSDC gave the necessary protocol instructions in each of these areas. All of them can be fulfilled.
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We held a briefing for our partner countries on the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. There were representatives of the G7 and G20 countries, as well as representatives of international organizations. Here, in the Office. The MID, the Office's team, our diplomats provided the available information. Our principle is simple: the world must know what the occupier is preparing. Everyone who knows must act.
We will continue to inform our partners. We will also provide information to those countries that are pretending to be neutral even now. Obviously, radiation does not ask who is neutral and can reach anyone in the world. Accordingly, anyone in the world can help now, and it is quite clear what to do.
Full de-occupation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is a must. And anyone who turns a blind eye to 🇷🇺 occupation of such a facility, to 🇷🇺 mining of the territory and facilities of the nuclear power plant, is actually contributing not only to this 🇷🇺 evil, but also to terror in general.
BREAKING:
The Russian Volunteer Corps released a video announcing that they are joining the coup.
"We call on all supporters of the RDK to take active action. We all have a unique chance to determine our fate and the fate of our Motherland."
Кожен, хто обирає шлях зла, – руйнує сам себе. Посилає колони військових знищувати життя іншої країни – та не може втримати їх від втечі та зради, коли життя чинить опір. Тероризує ракетами, а коли їх збивають – принижується, щоб дали «Шахеди». Зневажає людей та кидає на війну сотні тисяч – щоб врешті забарикадуватись у Московській області від тих, кого сам озброїв. Росія довго маскувала пропагандою свою слабкість і дурість свого правління. А тепер хаосу вже стільки, що жодною брехнею його не сховаєш. І все це – одна людина, яка знов і знов лякає 1917 роком, хоча взагалі ні до чого іншого привести не здатна.
Слабкість Росії очевидна. Повномасштабна слабкість. І чим довше Росія триматиме свої війська та найманців на нашій землі, тим більше хаосу, болю і проблем для себе ж потім отримає. Це теж очевидно. Україна здатна захистити Європу від розповзання російського зла і хаосу.
Зберігаємо нашу міцність, єдність та силу.
Всі наші командувачі, всі наші воїни знають, що робити.
Слава Україні!
BELARUS 🇧🇾 REBELLION
Belarussian soldiers, who are supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦, have called on Belarussian citizens to unite behind what is transpiring with Wagner, to liberate Belarus of Russia 🇷🇺.
BREAKING:
The Kalinouski Regiment of Belarusian volunteer soldiers fighting in Ukraine has released a public announcement to the Belarusian people:
“A favorable moment to free the nation from dictatorship and occupation has come. Get organized!”
Now we need a lot more of this
Defections by people who reject evil and criminality
In #VladimirPutin's regime
In #XiJinping's #CCP regime
In Kim Jong Un's regime
In Min Aung Hlaing's regime in #Myanmar/#Burma and beyond
https://t.co/GBE6c5rHIH
Friends, here is the text of my message which I recorded for the #612 rally in Parliament Square, London, for #HongKong - which I was unable to join in person due to a cancelled flight.
You can find it on my public Facebook page:
https://t.co/89dre8VBaY
This appalling #CCP thuggery against #HongKongers in Southampton marking #612 anniversary is unacceptable and outrageous and cannot be tolerated
These thugs even had the audacity to post videos of their violence
These thugs must be arrested and prosecuted immediately 👇
These malicious attacks on Hongkongers by the Chinese nationalists must be condemned and held accountable.
The UK should be a safe place for protests, and hate crimes towards Hongkongers must stop.
@TomTugendhat