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[Kira Rudik @kiraincongress]

The ceasefire announced by President Trump was rejected by russia - and apparently came as a surprise to Ukraine.

The unfortunate reality is that the word of an American President no longer carries the weight it once did. And the whole world is watching.

[Alfred Searls @AlfredSearls]

To hear the pipes in the distance, to hear them swell in sound and intensity, and to know it's in memory of our soldiers who fell in Arnhem, and the people of the town...this is very moving.

[6BPD @_6BPD_]

🇵🇱🇳🇱 ARNHEM PAMIĘTA | 82. ROCZNICA OPERACJI MARKET GARDEN

Dziś Arnhem ponownie zatrzymało się, by oddać hołd żołnierzom, którzy we wrześniu 1944 roku walczyli tutaj o wolność.

Więcej 👇
https://t.co/IbiLTuZwcf

[arjo1 @arjo1]

@IAPonomarenko Certainly isn’t exhibiting signs of actual intelligence.

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Our fight against Trump’s ambition to take over Greenland has been won.

The new agreement explicitly recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination.

Thank you to everyone who has stood with us and supported Greenland. 🇬🇱

[Klaas Meijer @klaasm67]

On this day in 1944, Operation Market Garden began. American, British and Polish paratroopers fought to capture the bridges over the rivers Waal and Rhine. We in the Netherlands will never forget the courage of these heroes. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇱🇳🇱 #WW2

[Donald Tusk @donaldtusk]

Lekcja z 17 września 1939 roku nie pójdzie na marne. Jeśli ktokolwiek odważy się nas zaatakować, spotka się ze stanowczą odpowiedzią. Naszą i naszych sojuszników.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I saw a real missile made by North Korea in Ukraine. I did not see a Chinese missile. But I know that their technologies get to Russia. The machinery they use comes from China, likely along with smart people and technologies.

I don’t see China pushing Russia to stop the war. I never saw that. Maybe they do that during some of their bilateral meetings. I don’t know. But I think that they have huge influence over Russia, especially now, when there are a lot of sanctions, the shadow fleet, and cut-off energy and banking systems. Of course, China can find a way to push Putin toward negotiations. I’m sure, but they didn’t do it. And if you can and don’t, is it support or not?

It’s a pity that China is not on our side in this war, politically. It’s not even about weapons. It’s about political will. And it’s a pity because this war can be stopped immediately by strong leaders, including China. It’s a pity that they are not on our side. But that’s not the problem. That’s a pity. The problem is that they are not in the middle. Because they are a little bit more with Russia. And for them to be a little bit more with Russia – I mean, not to give weapons directly, but to be more open to them, more helpful to them than to us – for such a big country, a little bit is a lot.

From an interview with NHK. (3/3)

[Dario D'Angelo @dariodangelo91]

🚨🪖🇵🇱🇷🇺 Vi chiedo di prestare grande attenzione al discorso pronunciato poco fa dal primo ministro polacco, Donald Tusk. Chiaramente è ispirato da una ricorrenza importante per Varsavia, ma sono rimasto molto colpito dalla scelta delle parole e dal tono utilizzato.

Sul Blog parliamo spesso di "indicatori" che anticipano una crisi. Ecco, questo è esattamente il tipo di discorso che mi aspetterei da un leader di governo venuto al corrente che un attacco russo non solo è possibile, ma addirittura probabile.

Non penso troverete questo intervento nei telegiornali o sui quotidiani italiani (purtroppo) ma credo che valga la pena spendere meno di cinque minuti per capire di cosa sto parlando. Chi ritiene che questo spazio d'informazione sia importante, poi, può scegliere di sostenerlo attraverso l'iscrizione al Blog: https://t.co/HPfjUHUqMm

Grazie a tutti. E "buona" lettura:

"Ottantasette anni fa, il 17 settembre 1939, all’alba, mentre i soldati polacchi difendevano da due settimane la patria dall’invasore tedesco, da est attaccò l’Armata Rossa.

Stalin ci colpì alle spalle, violando il patto di non aggressione. I totalitarismi si spartirono tra loro un Paese libero, la nostra patria.

Ricordiamo i difensori di Grodno e di Leopoli, i soldati del Corpo di protezione delle frontiere, gli scout, i partigiani e i civili che affrontarono una forza soverchiante.

Ricordiamo le vittime di Katyn, Mednoe e Kharkiv.

Ricordiamo le centinaia di migliaia di famiglie deportate in Siberia. I bambini che non videro mai più i propri padri e le madri che, fino alla fine della loro vita, attesero una qualsiasi notizia dei propri cari.

Come storico, so perfettamente che i metodi con cui agisce la Russia restano immutati da secoli. Aggredire i Paesi vicini con il pretesto di liberarli.

In un giorno come questo preferirei parlare soltanto delle gesta eroiche consegnate alle pagine della storia. Purtroppo, l'escalation dell'aggressione da parte della Russia non me lo consente.

La storia, come sappiamo, non si ripete, ma fa rima. E oggi dobbiamo leggere queste rime della storia con la dovuta serietà.

Domenica, a Dorohusk, sono risuonate le sirene e i vetri delle finestre hanno tremato per le esplosioni. A poche centinaia di metri dal valico di frontiera con la Polonia, un drone russo ha colpito una stazione di servizio. Un altro ha colpito la locomotiva di un treno ucraino a due chilometri dal nostro confine. La notte precedente, droni russi avevano danneggiato lo stabilimento di un'azienda polacca in Ucraina. A luglio, un missile russo armato è caduto in un campo nella regione di Lublino.

Non si è trattato di casi isolati. E oggi lo dico con tutta la forza possibile: non ci lasceremo intimidire.

La Russia non ha affatto bisogno di oltrepassare il nostro confine. Sta già conducendo contro di noi una guerra ibrida, attraverso droni, atti di sabotaggio e disinformazione su Internet.

Dai nostri alleati sappiamo che i prossimi mesi potrebbero portare nuove provocazioni. Ma non abbiamo paura e non siamo neppure ingenui.

Vengo da Danzica. Nel maggio del 1939, un politico francese, futuro collaborazionista nazista, chiedeva sulle pagine della stampa francese: perché morire per Danzica?

Pochi mesi dopo moriva tutta l'Europa.

A coloro che oggi dicono che "questa non è la nostra guerra", ricordo questa lezione della storia.

Nel 1939 avevamo alleati, di fatto, soltanto sulla carta. Fummo lasciati soli. Oggi siamo nella NATO e nell'Unione Europea.

Spendiamo per la difesa quasi il 5% del PIL. È quasi il doppio della Germania e più del doppio della Francia. Stiamo costruendo uno degli eserciti più forti d'Europa. Dal programma europeo SAFE abbiamo ottenuto 44 miliardi di euro, più di qualsiasi altro Stato dell'Unione. E oggi i confini polacchi sono i confini meglio sorvegliati dell'intero continente.

L'Europa che nel 1939 non voleva morire per Danzica oggi finanzia il riarmo polacco. Ma siamo consapevoli che neppure l'esercito più grande sarà sufficiente, se la nazione non sarà pronta.

Per questo mi rivolgo a tutti coloro che guardano al futuro con preoccupazione. Non cerchiamo la guerra. Ma se qualcuno oserà attaccarci, si troverà di fronte a una risposta ferma: la nostra e quella dei nostri alleati.

Viva la Repubblica di Polonia, libera e sicura".

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Interceptors for jet-powered “shaheds” from two companies have already successfully passed combat trials. Enemy “shaheds” were destroyed at high speed. This is a major positive. But we want to see all the test results and determine how this can be accelerated as much as possible and scaled up to mass production. We are in talks with these companies, and contracts are already being signed.

I consider this a success. These two examples already give us optimism, a positive outlook, and confidence. But along with confidence and optimism, we also need funding. We will work on this issue. There are some encouraging developments here as well. Yesterday, we spoke with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. We will meet in the near future. We are preparing proposals on how to address the funding shortfall.

From the press conference with the C8 leaders.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

It is symbolic that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on the night of yet another Russian attack on Ukraine with ballistic and other missiles and drones. Once again, civilian infrastructure was targeted, with damage reported in eight regions. The Russians struck energy infrastructure in the Sumy and Odesa regions. In Kyiv and Odesa, ordinary residential buildings were hit. More than 10 people were injured, including children. Some were hospitalized. There were fires in many communities.

The Lindsey Graham bill, along with other strong sanctions steps by our partners against the source of this war – against Russia – is an extremely powerful tool that can stop this terrorist war and bring Russia to the point where it has to make peace. Sanctions must be strong so that all efforts for peace – including our joint diplomatic efforts with the United States, Europe, and our other friends – can succeed. I thank the members of the House of Representatives, senators, and leaders of the U.S. Congress for supporting this legislation. Russia needs to end this war.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

This morning, the Russians struck a regular intercity minibus near Nikopol with an FPV drone. As of now, five people have been reported killed, and seven others are receiving medical care. No military rationale, just another atrocity. My condolences to the families and loved ones… Russian attacks on logistics and critical infrastructure continue unabated – the locomotive of a regular passenger train was struck in the Mykolaiv region. A railway station and a diesel locomotive were damaged, but the Ukrzaliznytsia team handled the situation well – they warned people in time, and no one was hurt. Nearly 170 passengers were evacuated. An electric locomotive in Kovel was also struck. In Kyiv, firefighting efforts have been ongoing since last night. The Kherson, Donetsk, and Poltava regions also came under attack.

Every one of these strikes affects the lives of ordinary people, who must be protected by forcing Russia to stop its asinine war. And gifts to the aggressor in the form of eased sanctions will certainly do nothing to advance peace. And right now, in these very days, the United States Congress is considering an important Lindsey Graham bill that could send the right signals and help take the right steps toward genuine peace. Discussions are also underway in the EU on extending sanctions against Russia for its war. When such savage Russian killings occur every day, it is important that sanctions measures in response to the war be strong. This is not the time to ease the pressure. Now is the time to do everything to ensure that diplomacy succeeds through strength. I thank everyone who understands this and is helping.

[UNITED24 Media @United24media]

Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland have become among Ukraine's strongest partners by doing more than just donating weapons.

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[Kira Rudik @kiraincongress]

At this point, it is clear: russia is working alongside Iran, putting American soldiers in harm’s way.
We know who the enemy is.
So how is Iran an adversary to the US, while russia is still treated as a potential partner?
@CNN

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, Russia produces 140 ballistic missiles per month. According to NATO standards, to down 140 missiles you use 280 anti-ballistic interceptors. The ratio is one to two. But you will never get 280 Patriot missiles per month. Even getting 100 missiles is a huge challenge.

And this is what I want – to have 100–120 interceptors for the difficult, cold months ahead. We could get them from the U.S., either from stocks or production lines. There is political will in the U.S. to help and sell the interceptors, but production is not that high for now. That means existing stocks are an option. Will the Americans be ready to give us something from stocks? I don’t know. We will see.

Countries in the Middle East – we are in dialogue with them too. As well as some package – not particularly large – from the Europeans. And with all due respect to the Europeans, they have helped a lot and we appreciate that, they should share these missiles to help save lives.

From an interview with DW.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ 'Putin's terror': Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw train near Polish border as nationwide attacks kill 6, injure 43.

"This is (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's terror, 'knocking' directly on the doors of the EU and NATO. Russian barbarians are at your gate, dear partners," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
https://t.co/8DDfjTgQep

[Jens @willJens]

Bloggeren Marziyeh “Sevda” Ebrahimi Shamsabadi, 33, er dømt til døden i #Iran

[NEXTA @nexta_tv]

German journalist posed as a Putin supporter to expose Kremlin agents

Journalist Angelique Geray ran a fake channel for several months under the name “Katya” — a Russia supporter.

She posted videos featuring the Russian flag and soon received assignments from people who contacted her.

She was asked to photograph sites in Germany, monitor people from the CDU, arms companies and NGOs, as well as collect the personal data of their employees.

The recruitment of “one-time agents” often begins with simple tasks for small amounts of money. For example, they may be asked to take a photo, pick up a package or obtain a SIM card. The assignments then become more serious.

Communication is mainly conducted through Telegram, and each operative knows only their part of the operation.

German politician Jovica Jovitch from the pro-Russian Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance reached out to “Katya’s” channel.

He gave advice on developing the channel. For example, the politician suggested making a video of “Katya” dancing on a NATO flag.

When asked about links to Russian intelligence services, Jovitch replied that theoretically he knew nothing, but practically he did.

He later denied having any ties to Russian intelligence.

After Geray revealed her fake identity, unknown individuals threatened to kill her.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Російська ескалація реактивними «шахедами» поступово стає все більш терористичною. Протягом дня росіяни бʼють цілеспрямовано по заправках у Києві. Тільки за сьогодні і тільки від цих ударів загинуло дві людини. Мої співчуття рідним і близьким загиблих. Ще девʼять людей постраждало. Серед них рятувальник, який був поранений через повторний удар. Вдарили також по будівлі компанії «Київстар». І від ночі тривають ці атаки. Були удари по Київщині, Кіровоградщині, Дніпровщині, Одещині, Донеччині, Херсонщині, Харківщині, Миколаївщині.

Не можна просто чекати, поки Росія відточує свій репертуар вбивств. Зараз потрібно максимально уваги прикриттю неба і пошуку рішень для захисту людей, масштабуванню протидії російським дронам. Дякую кожному, хто допомагає посилювати українську авіацію та системи ППО необхідними ракетами. Все це рятує життя щодня.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Russia’s escalation with jet-powered “shaheds” is gradually becoming increasingly terrorist in nature. Throughout the day, the Russians have been deliberately targeting gas stations in Kyiv. Today alone, and from these strikes alone, two people have been killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Nine others have been injured. Among them is a first responder who was wounded in a double-tap strike. They also struck a Kyivstar company building. And these attacks have been ongoing since last night. There were strikes in the Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Odesa, Donetsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv regions.

We cannot simply wait while Russia hones its repertoire of killing. Right now, maximum attention must be focused on protecting the skies, finding solutions to protect people, and scaling up countermeasures against Russian drones. I thank everyone who is helping provide Ukraine’s aircraft and air defense systems with the necessary missiles. All of this saves lives every day.