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Amazing how much this applies to a recent former US President.
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Russian chess grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk, 38, will compete under the Swiss flag starting on 1 January 2024, the Swiss Chess Federation (FSE) said in a statement.
Russian chess player Alexandra Kosteniuk switches nationality to represent Switzerland
Russian chess grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk, 38, will compete under the Swiss flag starting on 1 January 2024, the Swiss Chess Federation (FSE) said in a statement. Kosteniuk was authorised to
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Exports outside the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) totaled 100.9 billion cubic meters compared to 185.1 billion in 2021
Idk what shows Russia’s path over past decade better than these two clips. First is Zelensky singing a NYE song on Russian TV in 2013. Second is Putin’s NYE address, where for the 1st time there is not Kremlin but military in the background and words like “Western lies” creep in
This French TV team caught a Russian attack in Druzhkivka (south of Kramatorsk) live on tape. #Kramatorsk #Ukraine #Donetsk
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Unseasonably warm weather in Ukraine is easing demand on the country’s electricity grid, the country’s state-owned electricity operator Ukrenergo said on Jan 3, although still urging Ukrainians to “consume electricity wisely”
https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/01/03/uns
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European wholesale gas prices fell Jan 2 to their lowest level since Russia invaded Ukraine A mild winter has enabled countries to tap less gas from stocks that were built up in anticipation of cuts in supplies from Russia, Europe’s main pre-war supplier
voanews.com European Gas Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since Ukraine War Mild winter has helped curtail usage amid sanctions of Russian producers
“Liberating Crimea would also set an important historical precedent for the wider world. If Ukraine does not retake Crimea—if Russia gets away with annexation—other states will become more likely to wage wars of conquest.”
foreignaffairs.com The Case for Taking Crimea Why Ukraine can—and should—liberate the province. ===============
Once again a gentle reminder that Finland dropped neutrality in the early 1990s. Please stop calling us neutral, that is the Russian narrative. We were neutral out of necessity during the Cold War. Turning the tide in Russia’s war on Ukraine via
ft.com Turning the tide in Russia’s war on Ukraine Goal for 2023 must be to give Kyiv the means to end the conflict on its terms
With the exception of Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Denmark, Estonia, Sweden and Ireland, European Union countries increased imports from the Russian terrorist state in 2922. Overall funding for the genocide of the Ukrainian people by Russians increased. Total embargo – now.
My New Year’s resolution: seize the $350 billion of frozen Russian central bank reserves in the West and have that money allocated to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine
telegraph.co.uk West urged to seize Russia’s frozen $350bn to fund war in Ukraine Bill Browder, the British financier and arch-critic of Vladimir Putin, says the commitment to support Kyiv with money and weapons is waning
Congratulations to
on the start of
. I wish successful implementation of the priorities of the Presidency! We’re expecting further practical steps on the path of ’s integration into the EU. #UnitedWithUkraine
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Zelensky: We have info that Russia’s planning a prolonged attack with (Iran drones). Its bet may be on exhaustion. On exhaustion of our people, our air defense, our energy sector. But we must ensure that this goal of terrorists fails like all the others
https://president.gov.ua/en/news/zaraz-usim-hto-zaluchenij-do-zahistu-neba-treba-buti-osobliv-80209
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Tonight president Zelensky: I am grateful to everyone who stands near Bakhmut! I am grateful to everyone who despite everything holds positions in Soledar & other areas! No matter how difficult it is now, we must endure it. It will be easier after winter.
https://president.gov.ua/en/news/zaraz-usim-hto-zaluchenij-do-zahistu-neba-treba-buti-osobliv-80209
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Goodnight #Ukraine. From tomorrow I’ll be reporting a little earlier in the mornings, so you catch me at around 7am London time. So until then, stay safe people and FUCK RUSSIA.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has issued the first notices of suspicion for the shelling of civilian facilities in Ukraine to Colonel General Sergei Kobylash, commander of the Russian Air Force’s Long-Range Aerospace Forces, and Admiral Igor Osipov
Ukraine’s Security Service reports suspicion to 2 Russian commanders for attacking civilian…
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has named Colonel-General Sergei Kobylash, Commander of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, and Admiral Igor Osipov, former Commander of the…
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A reason I’m sure Ukraine will win…the Russian military is not a learning organization. Failing to ensure field discipline and force protection in the combat zone after ten months of heavy losses is evidence they have no good Sergeants or the culture to learn from mistakes.
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Ukrainian HIMARS continue to conduct strikes on large bases of Russian forces many kilometres behind the frontline. These bases often have large amounts of soldiers and equipment stationed at them with little regard for camouflage or dispersing sleeping quarters
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The
editorial board on the war in #Ukraine: “The goal for 2023 must be to give Kyiv all the aid it needs to bring the conflict to an end — on its terms.”
Turning the tide in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Goal for 2023 must be to give Kyiv the means to end the conflict on its terms
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Kyiv receives first batch of generators purchased through Taiwan donations
https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4769457
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Recent updates as of 03.01
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We are coming for you, occupiers!
Ukraine exported 22.76 million tons of grain crops from the beginning of the 2022/2023 marketing year (from July to June) and until Jan. 2.
Ukrainian defenders with their new four-legged friends Ukrainian military constantly rescuing dogs during the war DPSU_ua
Abandoned cars in Kyiv. 8 million refugees left Ukraine, by UN estimates, leaving their assets here. Some don’t want to ever come back, seeking safety and employment opportunities in Poland, Italy, Germany, Canada. This is a full-scale refugee crisis that we are totally aware of.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
United Kingdom government organization
Today the UK has ended all imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas. We’re cutting Putin off from funding his illegal war and supporting countries around the world to reduce their own dependency. #StandWithUkraine
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