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Google’s Pixel Leaves Little Room to Breathe for Sony Phones - Bloomberg (www.bloomberg.com)
cross-posted from: lemdro.id/post/8675186
US intelligence: Putin spends record amounts on military over 'paranoid fear' of West limiting Russia's power (kyivindependent.com)
"Putin continues to believe that Russia is under threat and almost certainly assumes that a larger, better-equipped military will convey that opinion to Western and domestic audiences," Director of U.S. National Intelligence Avril Haines said.
German customs detains ship loaded with sanctioned Russian uranium, lumber (kyivindependent.com)
The cargo ship, named Atlantic Navigator II, is registered in the Marshall Islands, but has a largely Russian crew. It was forced to stop in Rostock due to propeller damage, where it encountered trouble with German customs agents due to its cargo of sanctioned goods.
Musk: Russia 'will certainly gain more land,' may seize Odesa (kyivindependent.com)
"The longer the war goes on, the more territory Russia will gain until they hit the Dnipro, which is tough to overcome. However, if the war lasts long enough, Odesa will fall too," Elon Musk said on X.
Lavrov dismisses Zelensky’s peace plan, says those pushing it are ‘not serious’ (kyivindependent.com)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed Ukraine’s peace plan, saying it is pointless to ask for Moscow to withdraw its troops from areas it currently occupies.
Partisans: Russia constructing barriers to prevent further strikes on Black Sea fleet (kyivindependent.com)
Russian forces in occupied Crimea are constructing barriers at the entrance to Sevastopol Bay to prevent further Ukrainian strikes on the Black Sea fleet, the partisan group Atesh reported on March 27.
Putin recognizes 'radical Islamists' carried out terrorist attack, claims Ukraine still involved (kyivindependent.com)
"It is necessary to get answers to a number of questions whether radical Islamists really decided to strike Russia," Putin alleged, insinuating that the attack was carried out on behalf of another "client."
Speaker Johnson vows not to delay assistance for Ukraine: We won’t allow terrorists and tyrants to march through the globe (www.pravda.com.ua)
Republican Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, reported that Congress’s priority is to finalise the budget of the US government for the year 2024. As this matter is nearly resolved, attention will soon shift to the aid package for Ukraine and its partners.
Shoigu: Russia to form 2 new armies by the end of 2024 (kyivindependent.com)
The Russian Armed Forces will create two new combined arms armies, 14 divisions, and 16 brigades, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a meeting with other defense chiefs on March 20.
ISW: Economic, military indicators suggest Russia is preparing for large-scale war with NATO (kyivindependent.com)
Although not an imminent threat, the ISW assesses that Russian President Vladimir Putin's emphasis on growing Russia's economic and military capabilities is an indication that Russia is gearing up for conflict beyond "a protracted war in Ukraine."
Russia threatens to target US spy satellites made by SpaceX (kyivindependent.com)
Russia said on March 20 that U.S. spy satellites launched in collaboration with private companies such as SpaceX would be a “legitimate target for retaliatory measures, including military ones.”
Kremlin says the only way to protect Russia is to create a buffer zone with Ukraine (www.yahoo.com)
The Kremlin said on Monday that the only way to protect Russian territory from Ukrainian attacks was to create a buffer zone that would put Russian regions beyond the range of Ukrainian fire. The Kremlin was commenting after President Vladimir Putin raised the possibility of setting up such a zone in a speech after winning...
Putin orders FSB to hunt Russians who fight for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that all Russians who fight for Ukraine must be tracked down and "punished...without any statute of limitations, wherever they may be located."
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
The Ukrainian military in the occupied Crimea attacked and sank the Russian ship "Sergey Kotov". The attack was carried out with the help of surface drones (ua-stena.info)
The Ukrainian military in the occupied Crimea attacked and sank the Russian ship "Sergey Kotov". The attack was carried out with the help of
Zelensky: Russia 'taking advantage' of delays in aid to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Russia forces are "taking advantage" of Western allies' delays in providing Ukraine with additional military aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Feb. 19.
Suspilne: Ukraine 'working with SpaceX' to disable Russia's use of Starlink on front lines, Minister says (kyivindependent.com)
During an interview with Suspilne on Feb. 19, Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed that Ukraine is "working with SpaceX" to find a solution to disable Russia's use of Starlink satellite terminals in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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...
Russian military commander dead after being wounded in Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Colonel Magomedali Magomedzhanov, from Dagestan, was reportedly the deputy commander of the 18th Army and commander of the 61st separate Kirkenes Red Banner Marine Brigade of the Northern Fleet. He died on Feb. 14 in Russia-occupied Crimea.
Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin proposed ceasefire to US (kyivindependent.com)
"No. It is not true," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said of the report, which claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine to the U.S.
Crimean channels write that another russian landing ship went down near the village of Katsiveli (streamable.com)
Watch "Crimean channels write that another russian landing ship went down near the village of Katsiveli" on Streamable.
Speaker Johnson preemptively rejects Ukraine aid bill as it moves forward in Senate (kyivindependent.com)
"House Republicans were crystal clear from the very beginning of discussions that any so-called national security supplemental legislation must recognize that national security begins at our own border," U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote on Twitter.
Kremlin says Putin will not participate in pre-election debates as Russians hear his thoughts on matters ‘practically daily’ — Meduza (meduza.io)
Vladimir Putin’s campaign headquarters has officially informed Russia’s Central Election Commission that he will not participate in pre-election debates, reports TASS.
Russia announces sanctions against 18 UK citizens (kyivindependent.com)
"We are forced to state that Russophobically charged British representatives do not shy away trying to discredit the constitutional system and socio-political processes in our country," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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.
Ombudsman: Mobilization law at odds with Constitution (kyivindependent.com)
The government's revised draft law on mobilization contains provisions that violate Ukraine's Constitution, chief Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on social media Feb. 6.
Head of Russian Orthodox church in Estonia confirms he is leaving country after expulsion order (kyivindependent.com)
Estonian authorities have accused Metropolitan Yevgeniy of public statements and actions in support of Russian aggression.
Update: White House denounces planned House vote on Israel aid package that excludes Ukraine aid funding (kyivindependent.com)
The White House issued a statement on Feb. 3 denouncing House Republicans' planned vote next week to support a standalone $17.6 billion Israel funding package that excludes additional aid to Ukraine, labeling the move as a "cynical political maneuver."
Russians prepare program of mass settlement of occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast (www.pravda.com.ua)
The Kremlin plans to carry out mass relocation of residents of the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan to the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Reuters: China cautions Ukraine over inclusion of Chinese companies in 'sponsors of war' list (kyivindependent.com)
"The (Chinese) ambassador said that all this (sponsors of war list) could have a negative impact on our relations," an unnamed Ukrainian source told Reuters.
Military intelligence: Ukrainian partisans in occupied Melitopol blow up vehicle with Russian soldiers (kyivindependent.com)
The Russian vehicle was detonated on Jan. 14, followed by occupation authorities blocking the streets adjacent to the scene and several ambulances arriving, according to HUR.
Bloomberg: Russia preparing legal defense to slow, prevent seizure of frozen assets (kyivindependent.com)
Russia is pursuing legal means, including obtaining representation from international law firms, to stymie efforts by the U.S. and its allies to seize frozen Russian assets, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 12, citing unnamed sources.
NYT: Putin open to ceasefire if Russia keeps occupied territories (kyivindependent.com)
Putin's sought ceasefire would mean Russia would keep the territories it illegally occupies in Ukraine, where the population is subject to abductions and summary executions. Ukraine laid out its 10-point "peace formula" in November 2022. One of the key points as a precondition for starting peace talks is the full withdrawal of...
GOP senators say Zelenskyy's attempts to convince them in person to keep supporting Ukraine did not work (out.reddit.com)
GOP senators came out of a meeting with Zelenskyy unconvinced on supporting more aid to Ukraine. They called for more stringent immigration measures.
Former FBI agent sentenced to 4 years in prison for helping Russian oligarchs evade sanctions (kyivindependent.com)
Charles McGonigal, a former U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officer, was sentenced to four years in prison on Dec. 14 for helping well-known, Kremlin-linked Russian oligarchs evade sanctions and launder money.
US might send the mighty Dorito if won't behave (sh.itjust.works)
Russian Interior Ministry puts Budanov on wanted list (kyivindependent.com)
While the ministry's database says that Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov is wanted under Russia's criminal code, it does not specifiy under which article he is being investigated.
Pompeo: US to back Ukraine no matter who wins presidential election (kyivindependent.com)
Mike Pompeo, a former U.S. State Secretary in Donald Trump's administration, said in a comment for New Voice on Nov. 27 that whether his former boss or any other candidate wins the 2024 presidential election, the support for Ukraine will continue.