This day brought a very positive result of our international work. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and I agreed today that Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot system.
We are also working with Germany on an additional IRIS-T, another powerful air defense system, as well as missiles for our existing systems.
German leadership is tangible, and thanks to it, we will be able to save thousands of lives and provide Ukraine with a stronger defense against Russian terror.
We will continue to work with all partners who can help in the same way.
This week alone, I met with the presidents of Lithuania, Czechia, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, and Latvia. We also concluded a bilateral security agreement with Latvia.
This week, I also spoke with the prime ministers of the Netherlands, Greece, Portugal, and Ireland. Today, I had a call with the German Chancellor.
We will make every effort to achieve even greater results in the coming weeks. Air defense and the frontline are two of the most important topics discussed during every call and meeting. We are working to increase the capabilities of our Defense Forces and defense industry.
Every day, we make every effort to bolster Ukraine's air defense. I am grateful to Germany for its leadership and for the new Patriot system, which, in the hands of Ukrainians, will demonstrate that Russian terror can be defeated. I am grateful to every country that is genuinely looking for ways to help our country and is actually helping. We will continue to work with partners on this issue.
Over the last week, Russian terrorists used nearly 130 "Shahed" drones against Ukraine; fortunately, we were able to intercept the vast majority of them. More than 80 Russian missiles and nearly 700 guided aerial bombs were also used.
Rhetoric does not protect skies. Thoughts do not limit the production of terrorist missiles and drones.
The fact that sanctions against Russia can still be circumvented, as well as the fact that we in Ukraine have been waiting months for the vital assistance package and are still waiting for a vote in the U.S. Congress, indicate that terrorists' self-confidence is also growing by the month.
There is no more time to waste. Wherever life is threatened by terror, it must be protected through real action. Every effort must be made to prevent the evil of war from spreading throughout the world, whether in Europe, the Middle East, or elsewhere.
I am grateful to everyone who realizes this. Everyone who can save lives must do so. Everyone who has the ability to limit the potential for terror must do so.
Ukraine, the Middle East, and the rest of the world all equally deserve just and reliable peace.
@artiomboy And at 70+, Wilbur the Patch Bear is twice your age and has stopped a bullet as well as traveled the world a few times. Not to mention the 5 #CatComforters and other stuffed animals that sleep with me whenever.
"Sounds like you do want to tell people what to do in their house": Taylor Lorenz presses Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik to explain her issue with trans adults.
"Sounds like you do want to tell people what to do in their house": Taylor Lorenz presses Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik to explain her issue with trans adults.
the Artists for Aid benefit concert, tickets on sale at 12pmEST tomorrow, https://t.co/bzIMHng61V. New Jersey (don’t be late NY).
I want to thank each artist performing from the deepest part of me, for your time and effort. none of you hesitated when asked.
2 years ago, russia started a full-scale war against our people and state.
The enemy planned to destroy us in three days. But Ukrainian unity and bravery broke an aggressor's plan.
In two years, we eliminated more than 400,000 thousands of russian personnel, destroyed almost 7,000 tanks and 10,000 artillery systems. We sank the cruiser Moskva and shot down two "no-analogue" A-50 planes. We liberated our cities.
We are grateful to every country, leader, and person who has stood—and continues to stand—with Ukraine.
We fight for our freedom.
Ukraine will win!
Dear great people of a great country, I am immensely proud of each of you. I admire each one of you. I believe in each one of you. Any normal person wants the war to end. But none of us will allow Ukraine to end.
That is why when it comes to ending the war, we always add: on our terms. That is why, along with the word peace, there is always another word: just. That is why, in the future, the word independent will always appear alongside the word Ukraine. This is what we fight for. And we will prevail. On the greatest day of our lives.
I thank all of our soldiers, our people, and everyone around the world who stands with us and the truth. Glory to Ukraine!
Dear great people of a great country, I am immensely proud of each of you. I admire each one of you. I believe in each one of you. Any normal person wants the war to end. But none of us will allow Ukraine to end.
That is why when it comes to ending the war, we always add: on our terms. That is why, along with the word peace, there is always another word: just. That is why, in the future, the word independent will always appear alongside the word Ukraine. This is what we fight for. And we will prevail. On the greatest day of our lives.
I thank all of our soldiers, our people, and everyone around the world who stands with us and the truth. Glory to Ukraine!
Wisconsin made history this week! @GovEvers signed into law new, competitive state legislative maps that get rid of one of the most gerrymandered maps in the country. Wisconsinites will now have a real shot at electing leaders who are responsive to the will of the people.
@krassenstein Here is the difference in cost. US Taxpayers spent well over $100,000 supporting the Trump Administration's drug habit.
Also notice the volume and cost difference if they had just used generic.
This is a list of prescription medication that was ordered by the White House Medical Unit over just a 9 month period in 2019.
Thousands of Ambien pills, but more importantly there were 7, yes 7 different orders of either Fentanyl, Morphine, or Ketamine.
Note that this was just a clinic, and didn't do any major procedures which required even moderate sedation.
The real White House drug story wasn't the cocaine found under Biden but the Fentanyl, Morphine, or Ketamine prescribed under Trump, very possibly to Trump.
Note that the maximum dosage of Ambien is typically 10mg, once per day. This would likely amount to a 3-4 year supply over an 8 month period if for one person.
It's official… Donald is the:
1st man in the Oval Office to be impeached twice
1st man in the Oval Office to incite an insurrection
1st to lose the popular vote TWICE
1st to be INDICTED
1st to be found liable for rape and defamation for $5 million
1st to be ordered to pay $83.3 million damages for years of defamation
But the media is missing the biggest reason this is so important: For the victims of Donald, the beginning of some measure of justice.
It's been a long time coming, but after everything Donald has put this country through--thanks to the courage of E. Jean Carrol and the brilliance of Robbie Kaplan--WE HAVE PREVAILED.
I'll see you on my newsletter later (link in bio) with an inside scoop on what Donald is going through— but let's take a minute to celebrate--we've all earned it.
Drink Responsibly 😎