A country that beheads enemy soldiers has no place in the Olympics.
A country that rapes and tortures civilians and POWs has no place in the Olympics.
A country that bombs children’s hospitals, then strikes again when medics arrive, has no place in the Olympics.
A country that uses chemical weapons and banned munitions has no place in the Olympics.
A country whose troops drag POWs to death and shoot surrendering soldiers on camera has no place in the Olympics.
A country that is led by an individual wanted for child abductions and war crimes has no place in the Olympics.
A country that employs the Wagner Group, and is responsible for every massacre they commit, has no place in the Olympics.
Russia has no place in the Olympics.
Not under a flag. Not under “neutrality.” Not as individuals.
In 2022, 88% of Russia’s Olympic medals were won by soldiers. That’s not sport. That’s military propaganda.
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🤯 How is this even possible?! The IOC has recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes
The International Olympic Committee has also lifted its ban on hosting international sporting events in Russia and has temporarily reinstated the activities of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Trump's withholding of air defense missiles is now doing exactly what it was intended to do. Alowing Putin to scale up the mass murder of Ukraine's civilian population in effort to force Ukrainian surrender.
A night of missile massacres in Kyiv, as Ukraine's air defenses no longer have interceptor missiles for Patriot batteries.
Trump's witholding of ammo has finally accomplished its intended purpose.
They were just sleeping peacefully in their home last night. russian war criminals murdered this innocent family with a missile.
These horrific images are impossible to look at — but everyone needs to.
As a reminder why russia and their inhumane crimes must be stopped.
Last night, Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack. Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones. Response efforts are still underway. Damage has been recorded at more than 10 locations across the city, including residential buildings. All necessary services are on the ground, doing everything possible to rescue people and provide assistance to everyone who needs it. So far, 64 people have been rescued, including two children. As of now, it has been confirmed that, tragically, eleven people were killed in this attack. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Around 60 more people were injured.
In the Kyiv region, sixteen people were injured and three people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. A fire is still burning at the site of the missile strike in Vyshneve. People are being evacuated from a residential area. More than 400 first responders and police officers have been deployed to deal with the aftermath of the attack.
Our warriors performed well today in intercepting drones and cruise missiles, but unfortunately not Russian ballistic missiles. And the reason lies in the insufficient supply of interceptor missiles. It is critically important that the world – first and foremost the United States and our European partners – come out of the NATO Summit in Ankara with strong decisions in support of our air defense, and thus the protection of ordinary people’s lives. As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep “vanquishing” residential buildings. The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror.
Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America’s Independence Day and before the NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people. Please stay safe and heed any air raid alerts.
Separately, to partners: any delay with missiles for our air defense – missiles for Patriots – means the loss of lives, and it encourages Russia to continue the war. The world has the necessary quantity and quality of air defense. What is needed are your decisions to ensure real protection of lives in Ukraine.
Above all, these are, of course, decisions by the United States, decisions by the strong countries in Europe and around the world. Please be active in your decisions and protect lives. Missiles for Patriots are needed not in warehouses right now, but in Patriot units in Ukraine. I thank everyone who is providing real help.
Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian airstrike are ongoing in Sumy. The Russians used guided aerial bombs against ordinary people in the city center. There may still be people trapped under the rubble of an apartment building. Tragically, as of now, four people have been confirmed killed, including a child. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 27 people were injured, including six children. Many sustained severe injuries.
Throughout the day, Russia also struck Zaporizhzhia, where a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including a child. Kharkiv was targeted by an enemy FPV drone, leaving people injured there as well. Communities across the Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions also came under attack.
It is essential that our partners pressure Russia so that this terror comes to an end. Those Russia will listen to are, without a doubt, the United States, other G7 and G20 countries, and Europe. We must remember that Europe has tools it can use to pressure this aggressor – above all, pressure its energy sector, its oil fleet, and its financial system. Those tools must be used. We must also take further steps to strengthen our defense, first and foremost our air defense. I am grateful to every leader who remains active and does not waste a single day.
This morning Russia murdered more children in Ukraine's north eastern region of Sumy.
Remember these things when Ukraine is finally forced to level Moscow apartment blocks to stop the war.
⚡️Ukraine urgently appeals to nearly 40 allies for Patriot interceptors.
Ukraine says Patriot missiles are already available in partner countries' stockpiles and urged nearly 40 countries to transfer them in July after one of Russia's largest attacks on Kyiv. https://t.co/oFC7uR87Ne
"Come in, you can take a look, but my son Roma is lying there. He's dead, he's not breathing," - says the mother whose house was hit by a rocket in the Darnytsia district of the capital. 💔💔💔
You don't hate them enough.
Do not delay decisions on air defense for Ukraine! This is our main request to our partners after Kyiv suffered a night of horror.
At least 10 people have been killed as a result of Russia’s brutal attack against the Ukrainian capital with all types of missiles and drones.
Sadly, this number may further rise. Rescue teams continue their work.
Russia targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. War criminal Putin can only wage a vile and terroristic war against civilians, women and children. Because in his war against Ukraine’s Defense Forces he cannot achieve a single result.
Such strikes are grave war crimes and we are informing all partners and international organisations about them, calling for accountability and strong responses.
On the second day of my working trip to Japan, I will be informing all of my interlocutors about this strike and the need to increase pressure on the aggressor and support for the Ukrainian people.
We demand strong international responses. Not only words of condemnation but concrete action to stop Russian terror.
Decisions on air defense systems and missiles for Ukraine are needed right now, not later!
Decisions to increase sanctions pressure on Russia are needed right now, not later!
Decisions to increase support for Ukraine, including energy assistance, are needed right now, not later!
I also want to particularly emphasise that it is immoral to justify Russian atrocities against Ukrainians by saying that Moscow acts in response to Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russia.
In this war, there is an aggressor and a country defending itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Russia has no right to make any strikes against Ukraine, while Ukraine has every right to respond, defend from aggressor, and strike any legitimate military targets in Russia.
Do not equate an aggressor and a country defending from aggression. Do not justify atrocities that cannot be justified.
This war is not only about Ukraine, it is about principles. And we need everyone in the world to be principled at this challenging time.
Children are among over 56 victims in Kyiv this morning, after a massive Russian missile attack targeted the city's civilian population.
Russians targeted apartment buildings and shopping areas in effort to once again terrorize the city.
Sweden has signed a sales contract with Ukraine for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft, and FMV has signed the enabling contract with Saab. This is a major step for Ukraine’s freedom and Europe’s security. Gripen will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend its skies. (1/4)