Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Russian troops will soon face "maximum limitation" in the use of Starlink satellite terminals, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in an interview with Welt published on April 1.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be welcome at the Olympic Games to be held in the French capital this year.
Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
The Catholic church has always backed evil. They backed Hitler in his rise to power and continued to back him even after they were fully aware of the atrocities being committed.
It’s important to remember that conservative religious “people” are conservatives first.
"The shelling of Ukraine from the territory of Belgorod must stop!" the joint statement said. The militias said they have been "forced" to fire upon Russian military positions in the area.
Putin claimed the goal of the reported breakthrough was "to get a trump card for the exchange of territories in possible negotiations" and to create an "information effect."
Why can’t we just divert our funding for the Palestinian genocide to the defense of Ukraine?
The tens of billions given to Israel over the years does nothing at all to benefit the U.S. in any way. It is money pissed down a drain for no benefit.
Israel very obviously doesn’t need our funding, because they are just wasting it on commiting genocide. They have their own money. Let them spend their own money on genocide and let us use this money to benefit Americans, Europeans, Gazans and those who actually need it.
Ukraine actually needs the money to defend against an invasion that threatens all of Europe. Defund Isreal and defund genocide.
"Attempts to restore Russia's 1991 borders will lead only to one thing - a global war with Western countries with the use of our entire strategic (nuclear) arsenal against Kyiv, Berlin, London, and Washington. And against all other beautiful historic places that have long been included in the flight targets of our nuclear...
Russia has been bluffing for decades. Neither their nukes nor their delivery systems work after 50 years of being “maintained” by notorious black market scalpers.
The end of the menace is possible. Call the bluff.
The inspections are to verify locations of warheads and delivery systems. They are not function tests. They do not verify fuel integrity, structural integrity, nav hardware functionality or any other critical function. They don’t even check that all the components exist in the delivery system.
These parts (fuel, computer components, chassis components) are all valuable on the international black market. The scalpers who have, for decades, been the main sources for these commodities have been the poorly paid people who maintain these systems.
The reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is unlikely to spark mass protests across the country, the Russian independent outlet Meduza reported on Feb. 16, citing four Russian official sources.
"Imagine if America turned our back on Ukraine and abandoned our NATO allies and abandoned our treaty commitments," Kamala Harris said during the Munich Security Conference.
Germany and Ukraine signed an agreement on long-term security cooperation and support, Ukraine's Presidential Office announced on Feb. 16. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his visit to Germany.
The time to attack Russia is now, while they are distracted by the Ukranian front and an “election”. Attack now before Russia’s assets are even greater. Two years from now, Russia will have the assets it needs to begin its EU push. Act now or prepare to be invaded next.
"Supporting our bipartisan national security bill is standing up to Putin. Opposing it is playing into his hands," U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Feb. 15.
If confirmed, it would be the fourth landing ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet that has been sunk since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
He said this in response to several media outlets and Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) reporting that Russia has Starlink and is increasingly using it on the front line in Ukraine.
17-year-old Volodymyr Yermakov played for the ART Giants youth basketball team in Dusseldorf. The night before an upcoming match, he and his teammate Artem Kozachenko were reportedly attacked with knives on the street.
Viktor Demchenko, a 71-year-old Ukrainian whom Russia accused of espionage and participation in a terrorist organization, has allegedly died in pretrial detention in Russia’s Rostov region, the Memorial human rights group reported on Feb. 11.
Every country on the planet needs to adopt a policy of vocally and publicly calling his bluff at every turn. Make him lose face by overtly calling his bluff every time he opens his mouth about any little thing at all.
We should treat him as if his 50-year-old nukes are ancient, non-functional rust tubes overseen by black market scalpers and people who know better than to launch them. Because that’s exactly what they are.
The European Union will urge its member states to shut off all EU funding to Budapest if Hungary does not back down on its pledge to veto the EU's proposed $55 billion military aid package for Ukraine, a leaked document prepared by EU officials and seen by the Financial Times revealed on Jan. 28.
FT: Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe (kyivindependent.com)
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Minister says Russia to face 'maximum limitation' in Starlink terminals usage soon (kyivindependent.com)
Russian troops will soon face "maximum limitation" in the use of Starlink satellite terminals, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in an interview with Welt published on April 1.
Paris mayor says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be welcome in Paris during Olympics (www.pravda.com.ua)
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be welcome at the Olympic Games to be held in the French capital this year.
The pope wants Ukraine to surrender. That would give Russia a green light for endless war | Nathalie Tocci (www.theguardian.com)
Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Russian anti-Kremlin militias tell Russian citizens near Ukrainian border to evacuate (kyivindependent.com)
"The shelling of Ukraine from the territory of Belgorod must stop!" the joint statement said. The militias said they have been "forced" to fire upon Russian military positions in the area.
Putin: Cross-border incursion by Russian anti-Kremlin militia 'attempt to interfere in elections' (kyivindependent.com)
Putin claimed the goal of the reported breakthrough was "to get a trump card for the exchange of territories in possible negotiations" and to create an "information effect."
US announces $300 million defense aid package for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
This is the first package since last December, as U.S. funds for Kyiv have been blocked by disputes in Congress.
Macron refuses to rule out putting troops on ground in Ukraine in call to galvanise Europe (www.theguardian.com)
French president admits no consensus exists on such a move as he urges fellow European leaders to take action rather than wait for US aid
Russia’s Medvedev threatens to nuke US, UK, Germany, Ukraine if Russia loses occupied territories (kyivindependent.com)
"Attempts to restore Russia's 1991 borders will lead only to one thing - a global war with Western countries with the use of our entire strategic (nuclear) arsenal against Kyiv, Berlin, London, and Washington. And against all other beautiful historic places that have long been included in the flight targets of our nuclear...
Meduza: Russian officials don't expect mass protests following Navalny's death (kyivindependent.com)
The reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is unlikely to spark mass protests across the country, the Russian independent outlet Meduza reported on Feb. 16, citing four Russian official sources.
Harris: Putin will threaten entire Europe if US abandons Ukraine, allies (kyivindependent.com)
"Imagine if America turned our back on Ukraine and abandoned our NATO allies and abandoned our treaty commitments," Kamala Harris said during the Munich Security Conference.
Germany signs long-term security deal with Ukraine, unveils new aid package (kyivindependent.com)
Germany and Ukraine signed an agreement on long-term security cooperation and support, Ukraine's Presidential Office announced on Feb. 16. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his visit to Germany.
Biden: 'Failure to support Ukraine at this critical moment will never be forgotten' (kyivindependent.com)
"Supporting our bipartisan national security bill is standing up to Putin. Opposing it is playing into his hands," U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Feb. 15.
Military says Russian landing ship sunk in Black Sea (kyivindependent.com)
If confirmed, it would be the fourth landing ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet that has been sunk since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Musk denies Starlink sales to Russia (kyivindependent.com)
He said this in response to several media outlets and Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) reporting that Russia has Starlink and is increasingly using it on the front line in Ukraine.
11 Feb: Russians Panic! Ukrainian REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVED TO STORM THE NORTHERN FLANK. (www.youtube.com)
Ukrainian teen basketball player killed in Germany (kyivindependent.com)
17-year-old Volodymyr Yermakov played for the ART Giants youth basketball team in Dusseldorf. The night before an upcoming match, he and his teammate Artem Kozachenko were reportedly attacked with knives on the street.
Memorial: Ukrainian accused of espionage dies in Russian custody (kyivindependent.com)
Viktor Demchenko, a 71-year-old Ukrainian whom Russia accused of espionage and participation in a terrorist organization, has allegedly died in pretrial detention in Russia’s Rostov region, the Memorial human rights group reported on Feb. 11.
Kremlin quiet as Tucker Carlson Russia visit creates Putin interview rumours (www.theguardian.com)
Far-right broadcaster spotted at Bolshoi ballet in Moscow, having reportedly arrived last week
Russia's weapons are "clearly superior" to NATO's, says Putin (www.newsweek.com)
The Russian leader praised his country's arms while meeting with defense industry workers.
Financial Times: Leaked document reveals EU considering cutting off funding to Hungary over Ukraine aid veto (kyivindependent.com)
The European Union will urge its member states to shut off all EU funding to Budapest if Hungary does not back down on its pledge to veto the EU's proposed $55 billion military aid package for Ukraine, a leaked document prepared by EU officials and seen by the Financial Times revealed on Jan. 28.