It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.
We paid tribute to the fallen heroes of Ukraine at Maidan.
I am also thinking of their comrades, bravely holding the line in the trenches.
Fighting for peace.
Fighting for a better future for their children.
Fighting for a free and sovereign Ukraine, at the heart of a free Europe.
Almost every day and every night, our emergency services deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities and communities. This week alone, Russia launched over 1,600 attack drones, around 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine. The primary targets of these strikes are infrastructure that keeps everyday life going. There was another attack today as well – more than 240 drones and 5 ballistic missiles – causing damage in seven regions. Tragically, people were killed in Slovyansk and in the Chernihiv region. My condolences to the families and loved ones.
We continue working with our partners to ensure that, in response to these attacks, our defenses grow stronger. The priority is clear: more air defense systems and missiles, and more support for our defenders. Every agreement must be implemented faster. I thank everyone who is working to support Ukraine.
This is my flag.
It stands for unity, freedom, peace, democracy, equality, civilization, diversity, rule of law, science, beauty and strength.
There is nothing more important to fight for.
il supporto materiale che gli Stati Uniti le stanno fornendo nella sua lotta contro la Russia. La gratitudine è dovuta agli eroici soldati ucraini che stanno versando il loro sangue per difendere i valori del mondo libero."
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#Trump#Zelensky#Ukraine
In questi giorni mi sono giunti tanti messaggi di affetto e mi hanno particolarmente colpito le lettere e i disegni dei bambini. Grazie per questa vicinanza e per le preghiere di conforto che ho ricevuto da tutto il mondo!
At Maidan, we honor the fallen—and those still fighting on the frontlines.
Europe stands with Ukraine, empowering its brave resistance.
Through strength, they will secure a just and lasting peace.
A peace worthy of their ultimate sacrifice.
Oggi in collegamento dall’Ucraina, con la piazza di Roma, per manifestare in ogni modo possibile il sostegno di @Azione_it alla comunità e al popolo ucraino in occasione dei tre anni dall’invasione di #Putin.
È necessario continuare a stare al fianco di Kyiv, oggi più che mai, perché il crinale dell’Europa passa per l’Ucraina, perché la libertà dell’Europa passa per l’Ucraina.
È la battaglia degli uomini civili, è la battaglia degli uomini liberi, è la battaglia degli uomini coraggiosi. #SlavaUkraini e grazie.
Tomorrow will mark three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A day that will forever live in infamy.
Today we’re hoisting the Ukrainian flag at our headquarters.
It is flying high and proud at the heart of Europe.
Where it belongs.
Ukrainians have come a long way. And this year, we must do everything possible and impossible to achieve a real peace—peace with security guarantees for our state, with guarantees of dignity and respect for all our people—for everyone who has lived, lives and will live in Ukraine.
The people of Ukraine deserve respect—just as every nation on Earth does. And just as every person does—those who are fighting, those who have raised truly heroic sons and daughters.
I thank every Ukrainian warrior, all the families of our defenders, and everyone who stands with Ukraine—thank you for keeping Ukraine alive.
The blue and yellow of Ukraine.
The colours of resistance against imperialism.
On the eve of this grim anniversary, they adorn our building as a symbol of our unflinching support for the Ukrainian people.
Our brave neighbours, partners, and future EU members.
We must all remember – Ukraine stands strong because of the heroic efforts of our soldiers and everyone supporting the front. Thank you!
Ukrainians are a very strong people, and we have proven this.
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Il Presidente @ZelenskyyUa ha difeso il suo Paese, ha resistito all’invasione russa quando tutti lo ritenevano impossibile. Si batte per la libertà e per i comuni valori europei. #Zelensky merita rispetto.
#Mattarella: l’Europa può accettare di essere schiacciata tra oligarchie e autocrazie?
Con, al massimo, la prospettiva di un “vassallaggio felice”.
Bisogna scegliere: essere “protetti” oppure essere “protagonisti”?
In today's noisy world, so many opinions are expressed all around us. Having views on things often shows that you care, and a healthy debate can widen our perspective. But it's important for opinions and arguments to be based on facts that can be scientifically validated, as far as possible. People are entitled to have their own views, but they are not entitled to have their own facts.
#quotes #science #facts #knowledge