KELLOGG: The guy who's got problem right now is Putin. He's trying to figure out a way to get out of it. He's soliciting help from US, hoping we can bring this to a close. It's going to come to a close when Putin decides he's had enough and goes home. That's what he needs to do.
Ukraine is going to be European, become a member of the EU, and join NATO - Finnish President Alexander Stubb
"What were Russia's strategic aims in this war? One was to deny Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Failure.
Number one: Ukraine is going to be European. It's going to become an EU member state and, eventually, a NATO member state."
❗️As a result of morning Flamingo missile strikes on the Titan-Barrikadydefense plant in Volgograd, 1 employee was killed, 1 is missing, and 11 were injured, 2 of them in serious condition.
More long fuel lines in Moscow, Russia.
People say that the maximum purchase amount of fuel is 30 liters (less than 8 gallons). Not enough fuel to make one trip from Moscow to Saint Petersburg. Golden opportunities for the blackmarket and the criminal gangs behind it.
The average life expectancy of a new Russian recruit—from arrival at a training ground to death in a combat zone—lies somewhere between 10 days and three weeks. Once sent onto the battlefield, they survive an average of 20 to 35 minutes. @peterfrankopan https://t.co/W3UhBerdH0
Belarus dictator Lukashenko suddenly turns up to see Putin 🇷🇺. He’s under heavy pressure from both 🇺🇦 and 🇷🇺 now. If Putin can’t bring him in line on his plans for further attacks against 🇺🇦 it shows that Putin’s trouble with the war is deepening.
"Where the f*ck is the air defense?! Is the air defense even f*cking working?!"
📹: Locals' enthusiastic reactions to Flamingo missiles on their way to the Titan-Barrikady military plant in Russia's Volgograd.
KELLOGG: Ukrainians are doing great job right now. They're isolating Crimea, striking deep into Russia, and putting Russians on their back foot. People kind of said, "Wow, you know, it's Ukraine, they can't go against Russia." Well, yes they can, and they've proven it right now.
Ukrainian forces overnight using newly produced Flamingo missiles slammed the Titan-Barrikad factory 550km into Russia with 3 of the missiles finding their target.
Every Russian defense facility that serves the war against Ukraine is a just target for our long-range sanctions.
Last night, FP-5 Flamingo missiles successfully struck the Titan-Barrikady facility in Volgograd. It is a major industrial complex where the enemy produces artillery systems and specialized military equipment, including components for missile launch systems used in attacks against our people. Confirmed strikes were followed by a fire on the plant's premises. I thank the warriors of our Defense Forces for their precision.
The reach of Ukraine's long-range sanctions continues to expand. And it is precisely our pressure, day after day, that lays the groundwork for a dignified peace in the end. I am grateful to every Ukrainian engineer and warrior who is making our long-range capabilities possible. Glory to Ukraine!
Another video has emerged of Russian servicemen appearing to back earlier statements by Russian soldier Alexander Lunin, who called for a meeting with Putin and threatened a military coup.
In the latest clip, the soldiers say they are “ready to turn their weapons against those who cause them pain.”
Lunin has said he wants to tell Putin about alleged mass torture, corruption, and extortion within the Russian military.
If authentic, it points to growing frustration from within Russia’s own armed forces.
"The army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin": an "SMO" veteran has threatened Putin with a mutiny.
Lunin from Voronezh region wants a meeting with Putin and a joint live television appearance.
As I've said before, Putin is very scared of his army returning home.
New satellite imagery shows a traffic jam stretching over 10 km on the exit from occupied Crimea at the Kerch Bridge, with an estimated 1,500 vehicles waiting to leave the peninsula.