Open Letter
To the President of the Russian Federation
From the President of Ukraine
When you came to power in Russia more than 26 years ago, many people in Ukraine viewed you positively. That is how it was. But that is now in the past.
Now, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians view it positively that our long-range drones paid a visit to the opening of your forum in St. Petersburg, covering a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers. As you know very well, that distance is not the limit of our capabilities.
@essendonfc@HockeyJade Difficult to believe with our putrid defense, that Solly is the best choice to lead us the rest of the year. Need someone who can instil defensive practice and values into the whole group. This can’t be the best we can do.
Feel for Brad Scott, unsure if he’s up to the level as an AFL coach. Regardless he should have had the opportunity to prove it one way or the other with a more developed list and less injuries to key experienced players. With Ridley in the team we looked so much more sound
@ScooterMcNeice Don’t disagree with the decision, no indications of a system that stacks up. Stripping the list is one thing, and was necessary if we want to work our way to the top but we need a structure in place to build from. In saying that Solomon for the rest of the year is a waste of time
Today marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine, a violation of international law that remains as immoral and repugnant now as it did then.
We pause to reflect on all that the Ukrainian people have endured. We think of every life so cruelly and pointlessly stolen. We think of every life damaged forever.
Yet we are also awed by the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and their refusal to buckle to the tyrant in the Kremlin.
We stand with Ukraine.
Our support includes a commitment of over $1.7 billion in total assistance, including $1.5 billion in military support to help Ukraine defend itself.
We remain committed to ensuring that Russia and its enablers face consequences.
Today, our Government has imposed additional targeted sanctions on 180 individuals, entities and shadow fleet vessels with links to Russia, bringing the total number of Australian sanctions to more than 1800.
We continue to coordinate closely with Ukraine and international partners through the Coalition of the Willing, and we continue to push for a just and lasting peace.
A peace that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports Europe’s security and stability, and delivers us a world liberated from Russia’s aggression.
Slava Ukraini!