⚡️ Romanian far-right leader Simion demands Ukraine repay aid, opposes further support.
George Simion, leader of Romania's far-right AUR party, called on Ukraine to compensate Bucharest for its military and humanitarian aid.
https://t.co/9ZBKGp33wE
⚡️ Ukraine detains Hungarian spy network in westernmost Zakarpattia Oblast, SBU reports.
This marks the first time Ukrainian authorities have exposed a Hungarian military intelligence network conducting activities harmful to Ukraine.
https://t.co/tcw5Qh7gbr
⚡️ Extending NATO's Article 5 to Ukraine would test Russia’s peace intentions, Meloni says.
"If Russia does not plan to invade its neighbors again, it is not clear why it should not accept security guarantees that are only defensive," Italy's PM said.
https://t.co/aUFhFj8NiN
⚡️ Around 46% of Americans believe Washington is not providing sufficient assistance to Ukraine — 16% more than in December, according to a Gallup poll.
https://t.co/VqR6BeyEDJ
I wrote about the increase in anti-Ukraine, pro-Russia rhetoric among right wing podcasters in the U.S. Sad to say, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Even sadder is they influence current U.S. policy on Ukraine. My latest for @KyivIndependent.
https://t.co/GbHPARheXd
⚡️ Ukraine launching faster drone supply model for military.
Ukraine is launching a new supply model for delivering drones to the front line within weeks rather than months, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Feb. 20.
https://t.co/XSCdiyaW2t
⚡️ German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid.
Germany is not currently seen as a "driving force for peace policy in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico.
https://t.co/hgadST6CKL
NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington's consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.
⚡️ Navalny's lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison.
Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced after a closed-door trial on "extremism" charges, underscoring Russia's increasingly harsh repressions against domestic opposition.
https://t.co/EA4rTYxxWz
Today, 11 service members of the 12th Azov Brigade returned home from Russian captivity.
They endured extreme trials lasting nearly three years: 86 days defending Mariupol, fierce fighting at the limits of human endurance, captivity, prisons, interrogations, and torture. Yet, they did not give up and emerged from that hell victorious.
I congratulate everyone who can finally see and embrace their families today, those who will spend the winter holidays with their loved ones and not under prison guards’ watch. Thank you for your courage and strength of will.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Brigade's fighters, who have captured 68 militants in the Toretsk sector, as well as the work of other Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine units, who replenish the exchange fund across all frontline sectors. Your contribution to the return of our prisoners of war home is immense, and I thank you for your efforts. I would also like to express my gratitude to the President of Ukraine and his team, the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, the Association of "Azovstal" Defenders' Families, and everyone who works every day to bring our prisoners of war back to Ukraine.
Bernie Sanders: "When Trump talks about sending to jail people who were on that January 6 Committee, that sounds like a tinpot dictator ... this is what authoritarianism is all about, it's what dictatorship is all about."
Donald Trump is appointing unqualified and incompetent people to positions they have not earned. It’s all about loyalty to Trump himself, it’s not about merit. Watch @therickwilson explain on @msnbc.
Adam Schiff: “The American people wanted something done about crime, not to see Trump pardon the criminals who attacked the Capitol.”
RT this if you agree January 6 traitors should serve their FULL prison terms.
Kateryna Lysenko and Tetiana Syrovatko, together with their families, were killed by russia during yesterday's shelling of Zaporizhzhia.
russia took their lives away without remorse, just like thousands of others. This is the MO of serial killers. russia must be recognized as one
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people just passed $2 trillion.
12 people. $2 trillion.
The bottom half of America collectively holds $3.5 trillion.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
Resigning from Congress should not allow Members to avoid accountability for allegations as serious as those faced by Matt Gaetz.
The Ethics Committee has often released reports on former Members.
That's why I'm forcing a vote on the release of the Gaetz Report.