⚡️️ 80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows.
Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.
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1/ Vladimir Putin seems to have decided that protecting his palace at Valdai is more important than protecting Russia's vulnerable factories and oil refineries. A few bold Russian warbloggers are questioning why scarce air defence assets are being diverted for Putin's benefit. ⬇️
I was born in Donbas, and I lived in Donetsk until 2014, when the Russian occupation began.
The Russians destroyed my home in Lyman.
And now someone wants to discuss handing over my land to Russia in exchange for peace???
ARE YOU SERIOUS???
Donbas is NOT Trump’s real estate.
NOT a gift to Putin.
And NOT an item up for sale at an international political auction.
🙉 A Chinese man created a giant Monkey King sculpture out of dried branches
The artist shared on social media that his eco-friendly sculpture symbolizes his resilience — the ability to fall and get back up again.
The artwork reflects the idea that no one is perfect, but everyone is gradually finding their own path in life.
A Ukrainian pilot shot down a Russian drone at extremely low altitude with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile
The AIM-9 is an American-made heat-seeking missile built to hit aircraft at short range
🎥 Soniashnyk
In case you missed it, this is BIG!: Ukraine has officially gained access to NATO’s procurement system!
Ukraine signed an agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), opening access to NATO procurement mechanisms.
This means faster access to military supplies, fewer intermediaries, and new opportunities for Ukrainian defence manufacturers to compete for NATO contracts.
Zelensky welcomed a new €500 million Dutch military aid package for Ukraine as the two countries began work on “Bliksem,” a joint air-defense project.
The Netherlands is also allocating €1.2 billion in non-military aid for 2027–29, as Kyiv and The Hague deepen defense and economic ties.
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