Steve Kagan

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Ceding Ukrainian land for peace is just abstract words. It’s not only about reality, even more about philosophy. Putin was talking about Donbas, but then he decided to occupy Kyiv, our capital. His words were about Donbas, but the reality was about Kyiv. He kept saying he was defending Russian-speaking people and then tortured hundreds and thousands to death in Bucha and other places. So that wasn’t about Russian-speaking people.

This is why when Americans asked, “Can you exchange Donbas for security?” I said right there, “Can you tell me what it means? What security? NATO?”

“Not NATO, but similar to NATO.”

“Similar? But you don't want the answer about Donbas to be ‘similar.’ You want a clear answer about Donbas. This is your goal. And this is Putin’s goal, for today. What will you do if we have security guarantees but not NATO?”

They took our nuclear weapons. I'm not a fan of nuclear weapons. I think the world would be a better place without them. But the Russians took our nuclear weapons, didn’t they? They did. Then they stopped our integration into Europe, then prevented us from being in NATO. And in the end they occupied us. This is why it’s an abstract question. Nobody trusts Putin to stop if we leave Donbas. He will pause. Then he will come back in one year, two years, or five years. And who will be guilty?

From an interview with DR Nyheder. (2/3)

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

BREAKING: I just moved to subpoena the classified Volume II of Jack Smith’s report.

Republicans BLOCKED it. They won’t be able to, come January.

The truth will come out.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Pete Hegseth, a dangerous failure and disgrace, has a lot to answer for.

An illegal war with Iran. More than 100 children killed at their school in Minab. Civilians executed without trial in the Caribbean.

None of this gets swept under the rug.

[Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin]

I’m on the Senate floor recapping my experiences and emphasizing that this new Congress must not give up on Ukraine.

https://t.co/7akQKiwtd6

[𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐬𝐚 🇪🇺🇵🇱🇺🇦 @Tweet4AnnaNAFO]

🇨🇦 Canada’s message to russia:

You don’t get to bomb Ukrainian cities and then send your juniors to play hockey in Alberta like civilised people.

No Russian or Belarusian teams at the World Juniors. Not under your flag. Not under any other. Period.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.

These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.

We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.

While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.

[Kate from Kharkiv @BohuslavskaKate]

Russia attacked a hospice for terminally ill elderly people in Dnipro today.

​But remember, Putin is a "humanitarian" don't get it twisted.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

NOW is the time to make your voice heard.

You've paid into Social Security your entire working life—you deserve to retire with dignity.

Republicans want to cut your benefits. Democrats want billionaires to pay their fair share.

THIS is the Social Security election.

[Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin]

ICE is not doing enough to protect the immigrants in its custody. Its negligence is killing people and tearing families apart. This Administration must answer for its role in this travesty.

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

If we can afford tax breaks for the richest people in this country, don't tell me we can't afford to pay public school teachers and support staff a living wage.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

From measles to foodborne illnesseses, Trump and RFK Jr. have torn apart public health and completely disregarded basic science.

I'm working to fix it.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

The number of people injured in the Russian strike on a university campus and the surrounding area yesterday evening has risen to 12. Five of them are students and university staff. While emergency services were helping people and dealing with the aftermath of the first strike, the Russians used ballistic missiles again. In total, 16 ballistic missiles were launched overnight. More than 280 drones as well. Tragically, there have been casualties and hits in Kyiv, including on the South Bridge. A serious escalation in Russia’s operation against our logistics. There were also strikes on the Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Kherson, and Chernivtsi regions. Almost everywhere, Russia’s targets were the energy sector, logistics, and ordinary urban infrastructure.

The artificial and prolonged delays in the delivery of interceptor packages for Patriot and NASAMS systems, which unfortunately have occurred recently, are directly helping Russia achieve the objectives of its terrorist campaign. Every such delay means another Russian strike on one facility or another. Unfortunately, strikes are taking place every day. Russia is constantly taking new steps toward escalation. Pressure on Russia and real support for Ukraine are needed to change the situation. I thank everyone who truly supports our efforts to protect lives and understands the importance of support packages arriving on time. We must bring peace closer and save lives. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine!

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

No wonder he doesn't "give a damn" if you're paying more at the pump.

HE is making a fortune.

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

Gas prices are “temporarily” high, says the president.

That’s because Republicans are temporarily in power.

Vote.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

The breaking of the historic Eisenhower globe is the Trump administration in a nutshell: disregard for institutions, contempt for expertise, and a willingness to break what they cannot properly steward.

Op: @thebriefingwithpsaki

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

"I don’t give a damn. We’re making a freaking fortune."

There is no slogan more fitting for this White House.

[Dr. Abdul El-Sayed @AbdulElSayed]

Humbled to have the 44th president with us in our movement to demand more for working people in Michigan. Change is in the air. 🤝

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

This past week alone, Russia has launched around 1,600 guided aerial bombs, 48 missiles of various types, including ballistic missiles, and nearly 2,300 attack drones against Ukraine. Unfortunately, almost every day, these brutal strikes leave people killed and injured. In the evening, Russian strikes on the Dnipro region killed four people. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 22 people were injured, including an 11-year-old girl. In Vinnytsia, a Russian drone struck a high-rise apartment building. Six people were injured. In Kharkiv, the Russians first struck a home improvement hypermarket and then carried out a cynical double-tap strike on the emergency services that arrived at the scene. First responders were injured. There were also strikes overnight on a thermal power plant, substations, coal mines, grain storage facilities, shopping malls, and a postal logistics hub. Damage has been reported in nine regions.

This is how Russia responds to diplomacy and deisolation. And it is very important that support for those who protect lives not diminish alongside the negotiation process. We need to unblock the deliveries of Patriot interceptors already approved by European countries. We need to continue supporting Ukrainian combat aviation to defend against jet-powered “shaheds.” Every such defense package, especially ahead of winter, helps save lives. I thank all partners who provide this kind of support.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Just outright disgusting and hateful garbage.

Trump is focused on spewing this garbage instead of doing anything to make life more affordable for Americans.

A total disgrace.

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

“Russia invaded Ukraine, committed atrocities in the territories it occupied, and when it failed to force the government to fall or achieve its aims on the battlefield, began targeting civilians, seeking to terrorize the population into accepting Russian domination. The first Trump Administration shook off the Obama Administration’s reticence to assist and admirably sent both weapons and military trainers to help Ukraine.  After the full-scale invasion in 2022, the Biden Administration orchestrated a herculean international effort to assist Ukraine, which the Trump Administration has abandoned.”-@KoriSchake @AEI https://t.co/gIODrZWi99