Yesterday, the President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust of the Republic of Poland. It signifies a special bond with the Polish state and the special gratitude of the Polish People. Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community.
Therefore, if it is considered that this special symbol may remain with Catherine II, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not argue with that.
Ukraine is grateful to the Polish People for their support and cooperation, which play a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia.
Ukraine never forgets solidarity and understands that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible security guarantees for Ukrainians and for each neighboring state.
Ukraine will continue to defend itself in this war unleashed by Russia, and we will undoubtedly achieve a dignified peace.
Ukraine is grateful to all peoples, states, and leaders who will continue to stand with us in the defense of freedom and who, together with Ukraine, will serve as guarantors of postwar peace in Europe and a new, real security.
Ukraine will remain open to all meaningful formats of engagement with Poland in order to try to avoid conflicting interpretations of the difficult and painful chapters of our shared past and to ensure proper respect for all innocent victims of the 20th century.
And Ukrainians are doing everything in our power to ensure that Europe does not suffer defeat in this century.
I am proud of our people and of EVERY Ukrainian warrior – of the millions of Ukrainian men and women who deserve unquestionable respect for the heroism the Ukrainian People have shown in defending themselves against Russian aggression.
We believed that the Order of the White Eagle, awarded in 2023, was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army. That is what was said at the time. Today, I sent the Order back to the President of Poland.
I believe the future will confirm the respect Ukrainians deserve.
Glory to Ukraine!
"Putin, the defender of Christianity."
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important places for Orthodoxy, burning during this night's Russian missile&drone attack.
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🚨 A massive Russian air attack on residential neighborhoods in Kyiv. People are trapped under the rubble, the number of victims is still unknown. Putin launched this attack while Donald Trump is visiting China.
Сьомою жертвою теракту в Києві став двірник, якого місцеві жителі знали як дядю Сашу. Він загинув, захищаючи дитину власним тілом. Сусіди згадують його як добру й чуйну людину, яка завжди допомагала іншим і доглядала за безпритульним котом.
Під час нападу, коли терорист відкрив вогонь, чоловік кинувся до хлопчика і прикрив його собою, отримавши смертельні поранення. Врятувати його не вдалося.
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Before launch, Commander Reid Wiseman said that, in hundreds of years from now, he hopes his crew is forgotten.
Because, if Artemis II is forgotten, that means the Artemis program has been successful. People are living and working on the Moon, Mars, and maybe even the moons of Saturn.
And while I also want that future, I am certain that I will never forget this crew.
Their professionalism, camaraderie, and friendship for one another is so heart-warming and wholesome - it has been joyful watching them work together, not only over this 10 day mission, but ever since their selection 3 years ago.
Their connection has almost been as inspiring as the breath-taking images they captured on Flight Day 6.
And on top of that, thanks to the modern-day access to NASA, their entire mission (bar some private medical conferences and calls with family) has been shared with the entire world.
They have inspired the entire world.
For 10 days, we have been brought along on this voyage with them. At times, while listening in to the joyous communications between Orion and Mission Control in Houston, it’s felt like we are all the fifth crew member onboard.
And while it is sad to see this mission come to an end, we can be assured that Artemis II is just the beginning.
It has started pouring the foundation for a permanent presence on the lunar surface.
It has started pouring the foundation for a future where we live and work off of our home planet.
It has started pouring the foundation for a future where we are a multi-planetary species.
We have left the cave, ventured beyond the hill, into the unknown.
And as Reid Wiseman said: if Artemis is successful, this mission, and its crew, will be forgotten.
Our journey into the stars has only just begun.
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Russian sympathizers love to scream “war crime” the moment Ukraine touches a soldier who crossed the border to invade their country.
But when a Russian drone hunting civilians in Nikopol or any other frontline city, they have nothing to say about.
This is a DAILY human safari, and this is an actual war crime.
Today in Budapest, Hungarian authorities took seven Ukrainian citizens hostage. The reasons are still unknown, as well as their current well-being, or the possibility of contacting them.
These seven Ukrainians are employees of state-owned Oschadbank, who were operating two bank cars transiting between Austria and Ukraine and carrying cash as part of regular services between state banks.
In fact, we are talking about Hungary taking hostages and stealing money. If this is the “force” announced earlier today by Mr Orban, then this is a force of a criminal gang. This is state terrorism and racketeering.
We have already sent an official note demanding an immediate release of our citizens.
We will also address the European Union with the request to provide a clear qualification of Hungary’s unlawful actions, hostage-taking, and robbery.
Statement by Oschadbank: https://t.co/eHXttlnKNR
Major cities in Ukraine are under a combined ballistic missile and drone attack from Russia.
Negotiating teams are set to meet over the next couple of days.
Until US negotiators understand how deeply Russia mocks the process and our President, peace will be out of reach.
"I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan…They stayed a little back, off the front lines”
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We stayed a little back. A little off the frontlines.
My 24-year-old lieutenant was killed.
Our female medic lost her leg.
Another buddy lost his eye.
My corporal was seriously wounded in his leg.
Our engineer lost his hearing.
My sergeant lost hearing in one ear and suffered multiple shrapnel wounds.
I myself was seriously wounded in my leg.
In the end, we lost five men during our mission that only lasted 4,5 months.
Fortunately, we stayed a little back. A little off the frontlines.
Can you imagine what would have happened if we had actually been on the frontlines.
Statement from Pastor Mark Burns on Putin’s Religious Demands in Ukraine
It is deeply troubling that during peace talks in Alaska, Vladimir Putin had the audacity to demand protections for the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine. This is the same institution being used by the Kremlin to justify war, bless missiles, and deceive millions by pretending their invasion is somehow holy.
Let me be clear. Ukraine is a nation that has upheld religious freedom, even while under brutal attack. For Putin to claim concern for church security while his own government bans Ukrainian churches in occupied territories is not just hypocritical, it is wicked.
The Ukrainian people are not trying to silence faith. They are standing against a corrupt system that uses the name of God to bless violence. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has called the war against Ukraine a holy mission and promised forgiveness to those who kill innocent people. That is not Christianity. That is a false religion being used to serve empire.
Ukraine’s new law was passed through a democratic process. It protects their national sovereignty and sets fair legal procedures for investigating ties to the Russian Orthodox Church. No religious group is being automatically banned. No one is above the law. These are actions of a free people defending themselves, not persecuting anyone.
As a Christian pastor, I stand with the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. They are absolutely right to reject outside pressure and to stand for truth, justice, and freedom. I support Ukraine’s right to determine its own future, free from threats and manipulation.
In the Name of Jesus, I pray for peace. But real peace must be based on truth. The truth is that Russia has weaponized religion. And Ukraine is right to expose that. I stand with Ukraine. I stand with the Church. I stand with freedom.
May God bless those who fight for justice. And may He bring down every false prophet used by tyrants.
#SlavaUkraini #AmericaFirst #Jesus #Peacemaker #RussiaUkraineWar #SpiritualDiplomat #MAGA
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