We have detected speed restrictions on Starshield on our Ukrainian territory – in the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine. The speed limit is back at 161 kilometers per hour – that’s 100 miles per hour.
This directly affects our ability to intercept Russian jet-powered “shahed” drones. These drones come from those areas, and because of the speed restrictions, we simply cannot catch up with them in time.
Near the frontline, we cannot use our aircraft. Only drone interceptors can operate there. And without the speed we need, shooting down these “shaheds” becomes much harder.
This means more Russian strikes get through, and more of our people are killed by Russia. We are trying to get the details from the American side, but so far, we know very little.
If someone in America is making decisions that basically treat Ukrainian territory as if it is not Ukrainian, then this tells us where things are going. We need to be clear and never recognize Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory in any way.
From an address at the 9th European Political Community Summit. (3/3)
сказав тип, якому глибоко похуй Україна та українці
який сказав що в Криму був проведений референдум, що там більшістю є росіяни і це їх вибір
який у своїх соцмережах після 24.02.22 згадав про Україну 2 рази, по разу у лютому та березні 22, і обидва рази про refugees
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Russia’s deadly attack on the Dnipro train station is yet another brutal assault on Ukrainian civilians. It makes abundantly clear that Moscow is not interested in peace.
I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
At the EU-Canada Summit and the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, I will urge partners to further strengthen our support for Ukraine and advance accountability, including through the Special Tribunal and Claims Commission.
Russia must be held accountable.
Wer mit Russland über die Abtretung ukrainischer Gebiete verhandeln will, macht sich mitschuldig am täglichen gezielten Massenmord an unschuldigen Ukrainern.
Cc @ArminLaschet
A horrific Russian strike on the railway station in Dnipro. The Russians launched a drone attack on a platform where an ordinary commuter train and a scheduled passenger train were standing. Unfortunately, 13 people have been confirmed killed as of now. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Ten more people were injured. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene.
Just how many terrorist strikes has Russia carried out against our people since sanctions were lifted on certain Russian oligarchs and the Russian energy sector, rather than de-escalating? This is precisely why Ukraine has always said that just and decisive action by America and Europe is needed in response to Russian escalation – sanctions against Moscow and its war machine must not be eased for as long as this Russian war continues. It is time for new, stronger sanctions steps by the EU, the United States, and the G7. I thank everyone who is ready to help in this way.
Ruský útok na civilisty na vlakovém nádraží v Dnipru je neomluvitelný. Myslím na rodiny, které se už svých blízkých nedočkají, i na zraněné a všechny Ukrajince, kteří takovému teroru čelí roky.
Ukrajina letos opakovaně veřejně potvrdila, že je připravena jednat o míru. Je na Rusku, aby stejnou ochotu konečně prokázalo také svými činy.
Základem mírových jednání musí být ochrana civilistů a návrat unesených ukrajinských dětí k jejich rodinám. Ukrajinci v tom mají naši podporu, protože si stejně jako my zaslouží žít v bezpečí ve vlastní zemi.
Elon Musk claims that Ukraine allegedly violated Starlink's terms of use and used the system on combat drones.
As someone who was inside the process at the Ministry of Defense, I can say with certainty that this is not true.
In February of this year, whitelists were introduced. Stationary terminals could be registered by both military personnel and civilians.
But for any satellite terminal to work while on the move, it had to be added to a special list and connected to the military Starshield system. Otherwise, no satellite communication terminals in Ukraine would work.
In other words, using civilian Starlink for drone missions was technically impossible. All drone missions that required satellite communication could only be carried out using Starshield.
We are very grateful to the United States and SpaceX for access to critically important satellite communications. Ukraine did not violate the terms of use.
No, @elonmusk, the U.S. stopped funding Ukraine last year. In fact, U.S. companies make money on American weapons for which we Europeans pay.
The more you meddle in our politics and the more you play politics with your products, the more you damage your brand.
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal. He's responsible for killing over 150,000 Ukrainians — including more than 15,000 civilians — and the murder of political opponents & dissidents.
Witkoff & Trump's bootlicking is an embarrassment to our country.
It takes a special kind of pandering, grovelling, spineless, sycophantic fucking CUNT to call Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian.”
Take a victory lap Steve Witkoff, you fucking cunt.
The Trump administration just called Putin a "humanitarian".
He has:
- Invaded Ukraine
- Imprisoned U.S. citizens
- Kidnapped children
- Bombed civilians
- Overseen massacres
- Imprisoned and silenced political opposition
Releasing one prisoner does not make this war criminal a "humanitarian”.