Last night, the Russian army struck the center of Dobropillya in the Donetsk region with two ballistic missiles. After our emergency services arrived at the scene, they launched another strike, deliberately targeting the rescuers. This is a vile and inhumane intimidation tactic often used by the Russians.
Tragically, at this moment, 11 people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 30 people were injured, including 5 children. Eight five-story apartment buildings, an administrative facility, and a fire truck were damaged.
I thank all the emergency services, police, SES personnel, and medics who, despite the threat of repeated strikes, remain undaunted and are saving people from this terror. To everyone who defends lives while risking their own.
Such strikes show that Russia's objectives have not changed. Therefore, it is crucial to continue to do our best to protect lives, strengthen our air defenses, and increase sanctions against Russia. Everything that helps Putin finance the war must collapse.
The whole democratic world, including US, should be grateful for Ukrainians for their fight for freedom.
Ukraine fights for us, fights for Europe. Therefore, Europe must stand for Ukraine- if necessary, alone.
Full respect for President @ZelenskyyUa 🇺🇦
Trump berates Zelensky, the leader of a democratic country courageously fighting Russian imperialism, while he allies himself with Putin, a dictator who started the bloodiest European war in 80 years.
Sorry, President Trump. We believe in democracy, not authoritarianism.
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US.
Kotimaisemissa taas Düsseldorfissa, ja koko lento meni Sirkka Turkan tarinaa luettaessa.
Kuinka hieno ja omaperäinen runoilija hän olikaan...
Lukusuositus!
@ullajanhonen#kirjat#runous#lukeminenkannattaaaina
Ei ole hyvää johtamista pakottaa virasto raskaisiin yt-neuvotteluihin rahoituspäätöksillä, ja sitten tulla jälkikäteen neuvomaan julkisuudessa, mikä olisi pitänyt olla niiden tulos. Nyt näyttää, että vastuuta hallituksen päätösten seurauksista lykätään alemmalle tasolle.
Tulkaapa Helsingin Kirjamessuille! Kerron runoilija Sirkka Turkasta torstaina 24.10. klo 14.00-14.30 Töölö-lavalla. Sirkkakin ilahtuisi. #helsinginkirjamessut
We will always remember our heroes and remain grateful to everyone who defended our statehood and independence.
May the memory of our defenders, who fought for a free Ukraine, be eternal and bright.