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[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

Exactly five months ago, on Feb. 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Here’s what it has cost Ukraine so far.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

The Kyiv Independent has recreated the events of a covert Ukrainian operation to destroy a Wagner Group base deep in Russian-occupied territory.

Read the full story: https://t.co/4kt9OLgNb3

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Institute for the Study of War: Russian forces fortify positions in south in anticipation of Ukrainian counteroffensives.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️UK Intelligence: Russia considers Ukraine’s anti-ship capabilities as key threat to its Black Sea Fleet.

"This has significantly undermined the overall invasion plan, as Russia cannot realistically attempt an amphibious assault to seize Odesa," said the UK Defense Ministry.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Kukurba killed in action.

One of the “most effective Ukrainian pilots” and Hero of Ukraine, Oleksandr Kukurba, was killed in action during his 100th mission, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his update on July 27.

[Andreas Fulda 🇺🇦 🇹🇼 @AMFChina]

With their cynical approach to the People's Republic of China 🇨🇳 the four chancellors Schmidt (1974-82), Kohl (1982-98), Schröder (1998-2005) and Merkel (2005-21) have done Germany 🇩🇪 a disservice. There is much to be learned from their leadership failures. A short thread 🧵 /1

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ Bloomberg: Russia might face first Hague war crime case this year.

According to Bloomberg's unnamed sources, the International Criminal Court aims to move forward with a case over Russian war crimes in Ukraine closer to winter.

[The Great Translation Movement 大翻译运动 @TGTM_Official]

In this world today, only several Chinese people will carry out promotional activities for the event.

#ShinzoAbe #Japan
#TheGreatTranslationMovement https://t.co/dGQepUTZ5t

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I commend the positive @EU_Commission Conclusion on 🇺🇦’s candidate status. It’s the 1st step on the EU membership path that’ll certainly bring our Victory closer. Grateful to @vonderleyen & each EC member for a historic decision. I expect the positive result from #EUCO next week.

[Adrian Zenz @adrianzenz]

BREAKING: huge trove of files obtained by hacking into Xinjiang police / re-education camp computers contain first-ever image material from inside camps, reveal Chen Quanguo issuing shoot-to-kill orders, Xi Jinping demanding new camps because existing ones are overcrowded. 🧵

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

At the end of his address to the U.S. Congress, Zelensky switched to English:

"Today the Ukrainian people are defending not only Ukraine. We are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future."

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Russian forces capture Ukrainian paramedic.

Volunteer paramedic, Yulia Payevska has been captured along with her driver in Mariupol on March 16, according to another volunteer Nataly Voronkova. Payevska “has been saving the lives of civilians for eight years,” Voronkova said.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Now can be no 'half' decisions or 'halftones'! There is only black and white, good or evil! You are either for peace or support the bloody Russian aggressor to kill Ukrainian children and women. @Microsoft @Oracle @SAP, stop supporting your products in Russia, stop the war!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I spoke with @OlafScholz, @EmmanuelMacron. We discussed countering the aggressor, RF crimes against civilians. I ask my partners to help in releasing the captive mayor of Melitopol. Prospects for peace talks also discussed. We must stop the aggressor together

[Andreas Fulda 🇺🇦 🇹🇼 @AMFChina]

Germany 🇩🇪 should shut down #Nordstream1 immediately. Not a single cent more for Putin’s war machine. RT if you agree.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Talked to 🇵🇹 President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Thanked for the closed sky for Russian planes, support for the decision to disconnect Russia from SWIFT and concrete defense assistance. 🇵🇹 provided weapons, individual protection means & other equipment to 🇺🇦. Together - stronger.

[GregoryWong @Gregory_Wong_]

💛🇺🇦💙
#StopWar
#HongKongers
#StandWithUkraine
#SJBS

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Also had a phone conversation with @vonderleyen. Talked about concrete decisions on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, macro-financial assistance and Ukraine's membership in the #EU.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

It was nice to learn that in addition to yesterday's agreements, Belgium is sending us another 3,000 machine guns and 200 anti-tank grenade launchers. Thank you @alexanderdecroo for your leadership.