Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #15

[CaMan60]

posted quite a few

Okay right I see that now. Still the media plays a role in
all this. There have been times when the media has
promoted war. And after a war breaks out they
blame government.

 

[SouthAussie]

"We are now getting a line from Downing Street that UK prime minister Keir Starmer spoke with US president Donald Trump last night, ahead of the Trump-Putin call later today.

Starmer’s spokesperson said that “the prime minister updated the President on his ‘Coalition of the Willing’ call with international leaders that took place on Saturday,” and “reiterated that all must work together to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position to secure a just and lasting peace.” "

UK prime minister Starmer spoke with Trump on Ukraine last night

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 18, 2025

Trump's aid cuts threaten supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries, WHO warns

World Health Organization warned that Kenya, Haiti, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ukraine could run out of critical antiretroviral drugs in the coming months.

kyivindependent.com

WHO warned that Kenya, Haiti, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ukraine could run out of critical antiretroviral drugs in the coming months.

"The disruptions to HIV programs could undo 20 years of progress," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press conference, adding that the crisis could result in over 10 million additional HIV cases and 3 million related deaths.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 17, 2025

Institute for the Study of War

Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have been partially successful in holding the ceasefire proposal hostage as part of his efforts to extract preemptive concessions from US President Donald Trump in negotiations to end the war. Trump stated on

www.understandingwar.org

Key Takeaways:

• Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have been partially successful in holding the ceasefire proposal hostage as part of his efforts to extract preemptive concessions from US President Donald Trump in negotiations to end the war.
• Russian officials continue to demonstrate that Russia's aim of destroying Ukrainian sovereignty remains unchanged since before Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
• The Kremlin continues to reject the prospect of European peacekeepers in Ukraine, in opposition to US and Ukrainian positions on the matter and impeding the establishment of a stable, lasting peace to end the war.
• A strong Ukrainian military backed by security guarantees remains the most important component of a sustainable peace in Ukraine and deterrence of future Russian aggression.
• The United States announced its withdrawal from war crimes monitoring agencies related to the war in Ukraine – essentially a unilateral concession to Russia with no Russian concessions in return.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Anatoliy Barhylevych with Major General Andriy Hnatov on March 16.
• Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Toretsk, and Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk and Velyka Novosilka and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
• Russian occupation officials continue to develop analogues to the federal "Time of Heroes" programming in occupied Ukraine as part of long-term efforts to integrate occupied Ukraine into Russia and militarize society in occupied Ukraine.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

What to expect from Trump-Putin call?​

Pjotr Sauer
Russian affairs reporter

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a high-stakes call on Tuesday afternoon to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, amid reports that Russia is demanding a halt to all western arms deliveries to Ukraine as a condition for a truce.

Bloomberg reported (£) that Putin was expected to demand a suspension of all weapons deliveries to Ukraine – including US and European aid – during a ceasefire proposed by Trump.

Europe is likely to be uneasy about agreeing to this condition, as the UK and European Union are ramping up efforts to deliver fresh military aid packages to Kyiv as soon as possible.

The Russian leader has also renewed calls for broader negotiations on a long-term settlement to the war. His demands are likely to include the demilitarisation of Ukraine, an end to western military aid and a commitment to keeping Kyiv out of Nato.

Before the talk, Trump said Russian and US negotiators had already talked about “dividing up certain assets”.

“We’re doing pretty well, I think, with Russia,” Trump said on Sunday, adding that he thought there was a very good chance of reaching a ceasefire.

Kyiv will be alarmed by Trump’s hints that the US may put pressure on Ukraine to cede significant territory.

“I think we’ll be talking about land, it’s a lot of land,” he said. “It’s a lot different than it was before the war, as you know. We’ll be talking about land,” Trump said when asked about Ukrainian concessions.

“We’ll be talking about power plants,” apparently referring to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear site in Europe.

Trump’s rhetoric on dividing territory has echoes of the 1945 Yalta conference, where Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin Roosevelt divided Europe between the American-aligned west and the Soviet-controlled east.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was quick to dismiss such comparisons on Tuesday, stating that global restructuring and a “new Yalta” were not on the agenda.

The US outlet Semafor reported on Monday that the White House was considering officially recognising Crimea – annexed by Moscow in 2014 – as Russian territory as part of a potential peace deal.

Washington is also reportedly discussing the possibility of putting pressure on the UN to follow suit.

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

www.theguardian.com

 

[LovesPeace2]

Putin-Trump call scheduled for afternoon, Kremlin confirms​

We have just heard from the Kremlin on the exact timing of the Putin-Trump phone call, with officials saying it is scheduled for 1pm to 3pm GMT (2pm to 4pm CET).

“There is a large number of issues from the normalisation of our relations and the Ukrainian issue, all of which the two presidents will discuss,”

The USA needs to stay outta Ukraines business and not try to give Ukrainian land away. This would be like Canada laying claim to point roberts. I'm so disgusted by trump USA actions the last couple months. Trump/USA butting into so many countries business where they have no rights to be.the war in Ukraine got worse when the USA butted in .jmvho

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Ten EU countries offer 'readiness' to seek alternative funding for Radio Free Europe after US cuts​

Ten EU countries have offered their support to the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, affected by US spending cuts by the Trump administration.

The US Agency for Global Media stopped grants over the weekend to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), which was founded during the cold war and broadcasts to 23 countries, including Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Iran and Afghanistan.

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire tasked by Donald Trump with slashing the US federal government, called for the media group to be shut down last month, describing it as “just radical left crazy people talking to themselves”.

In the last hour, the Czech Europe minister Martin Dvořák posted a joint statement signed by representatives of 10 EU countries – Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden – registering their “deep concern” over the broadcaster’s situation.

The Czech government has been most vocal on the issue as RFE/RL’s offices are based in Prague.

The letter read:

We express our deep concern over the financial challenges currently faced by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), as reported in recent news.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has played a vital role in providing independent, unbiased, and fact-based information to citizens, particularly in regions where freedom of the press is under threat. Throughout the Cold War, it served as a crucial source of trustworthy news for audiences behind the Iron Curtain, playing a key role in many of our countries’ histories.

Today, RFE/RL continues to provide trusted, independent news to tens of millions in regions where free press is restricted or absent.

In doing so, it helps to promote democratic values and strengthens our collective response to disinformation and authoritarian propaganda. This vital work builds on its historic role as a force for democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression – values at the core of the European Union. By countering foreign malign influence and reinforcing democratic resilience, RFE/RL contributes to safeguarding European security and its elimination would be a gift to Europe’s adversaries.

In light of this situation, we declare our readiness to work together to find and secure appropriate financial resources that will allow RFE/RL to continue its important mission. European funding would ensure the stability of this key media institution and enable it to carry on providing critical and independent reporting.

We call on the relevant European institutions and member states to join forces in establishing sustainable financial support for RFE/RL and other independent media, thereby safeguarding media freedom and democracy in Europe and beyond.

On Monday, the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, a former Estonian prime minister, who was born in the Soviet Union, said Radio Free Europe “has been a beacon of democracy”, alluding to it as a source of information in her younger years.

“Now the question for us is, can we come in with our funding to fill the void that the US is leaving? The answer to that question is … not automatically,” she said adding that the EU would “see what we can do”.

Trump-Putin call on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire under way and ‘going well’, White House says – Europe live

US and Russian presidents speak on phone as Bundestag votes to release a €500bn infrastructure fund to boost German defence

www.theguardian.com

 

[Mo Thuairim]

If you are wondering what’s the latest on that Putin-Trump call…

We have not had a formal confirmation from either side that the call was under way, but we did have a bit of a signal from the Russian side as to how they approach the chat…

Before his high-stakes call, Vladimir Putin appeared determined to exude confidence.

He met with top Russian business leaders in Moscow at the time his press secretary had earlier stated the call would begin.

When asked if he might be late, he simply laughed and brushed off the question.

FT’s Max Seddon posted a clip capturing the moment.

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

www.theguardian.com

 

[Lilibet]

I have a difficult time understanding how there isn't a single person around Trump that has a hard time with this. The FBI, the CIA, everyone in his circle... they all hear these phone calls or know what's going on. How are they all just okay with this?

I’m sure there are individuals who are not OK with this. But there’s nothing they can do or say without either resigning or being fired. That’s how bad it is here. Trump and Musk hold all the power and Trump is now defying court orders (to not send the Venezuelans to El Salvador over the weekend). The courts have no real power to enforce anything because Trump owns the Justice Department. We will soon find out if he owns the Supreme Court. It’s very bad here. I could go on and on.

JMO

 

[LoveyG]

"Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin "are very good friends" and are focused on ways to strengthen the bonds between the US and Russia, Tulsi Gabbard has said.

The US director of national intelligence said the ties between Russia and the US go "very far back".

Trump is committed to expanding a relationship centred "around peace, prosperity, freedom and security," she added.

"We have two leaders of two great countries who are very good friends and very focused on how we can strengthen the shared objectives and shared interests,” Gabbard said in an interview with India's NDTV.

Gabbard's comments highlight the seismic shift in US-Russia relations propelled by Trump, who has blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion and started a shouting match with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House.

Gabbard has previously repeated Russian propaganda points about the war and expressed sympathy for Moscow."

Trump and Putin are 'very good friends', US director of national intelligence says

"The US director of national intelligence said the ties between Russia and the US go "very far back".

Only if you consider Trump's first term to be "very far back".

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Ukraine's Yermak lays out Kyiv's 'red lines' as Trump-Putin call continues​

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak laid out Kyiv’s so-called “red lines” on Tuesday, prior to the Trump-Putin call.

“Ukraine will not discuss neutral status or a reduction in numbers of our armed forces. We will never recognise any temporarily occupied territory as Russian,” he wrote on Telegram.

Trump-Putin call on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire under way and ‘going well’, White House says – Europe live

US and Russian presidents speak on phone as Bundestag votes to release a €500bn infrastructure fund to boost German defence

www.theguardian.com

 

[Niner]

"The US director of national intelligence said the ties between Russia and the US go "very far back".

Only if you consider Trump's first term to be "very far back".

OR - back to the '80s when he was made a Russian asset....

 

[LoveyG]

OR - back to the '80s when he was made a Russian asset....

Excellent point! So, Donald, how far back does it go?

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Russia and Ukraine to swap 175 prisoners of war, Kremlin says​

We’re getting first lines from the Kremlin, via Reuters, confirming that the two leaders discussed Ukraine and agreed that Ukraine and Russia will swap 175 prisoners of war.

These early reports say the pair agreed to “set up expert groups on Ukrainian settlement” to work further on the issue.

They also say the two discussed Middle East, and energy.

We will bring you more soon.

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

www.theguardian.com

 

[sds71]

The US readout of the Trump-Putin call: "The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1902050708376928750

https://twitter.com/x/status/1902050921791488474

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Putin agrees to 30-day ceasefire in attacks on energy infrastructure, but long lists of conditions, demands remain for further progress​

The Kremlin readout, in Russian, is more extensive, and gives us a glimpse into Putin’s arguments – and a long list of conditions and demands on his side.

It says the Russian side “outlined a number of significant points” requiring further consideration, including on “effective control” over any ceasefire along the line of conflict, and Russia’s demand to stop mobilisation of Ukrainians and rearming of its armed forces alongside its broader request to “eliminate the root causes of the crisis.”

The statement also added Moscow’s “key condition” to prevent further escalation of the conflict in a demand to “completely cease” foreign military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.

But the readout confirms that Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure, and says the Russian leader has already issued relevant orders.

The Kremlin’s text also says that Putin “responded constructively” to proposal of a ceasefire at sea, with further negotiations expected on this issue.

The statement also says that Putin informed Trump of plans for a Russian-Ukrainian swap of 175 prisoners of war on each side, and “as a gesture of goodwill” a further release of 23 “seriously wounded” Ukrainian servicemen.

The readout also covered their discussions on the Middle East and the Red Sea, as well as broader push to “normalise bilateral relations.”

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

www.theguardian.com

 

[CaMan60]

"The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire

Huge step for the Peace talks, its really Amazing
We need to get Togeather and sing Amazing Grace.
and than Areosmith's... Amazing.
- Its Amazing-
-You know its going to be alright-
-In the Blink of an eye, you can finally see the Light-

 

[LovesPeace2]

Putin agrees to 30-day ceasefire in attacks on energy infrastructure, but long lists of conditions, demands remain for further progress​

The Kremlin readout, in Russian, is more extensive, and gives us a glimpse into Putin’s arguments – and a long list of conditions and demands on his side.

It says the Russian side “outlined a number of significant points” requiring further consideration, including on “effective control” over any ceasefire along the line of conflict, and Russia’s demand to stop mobilisation of Ukrainians and rearming of its armed forces alongside its broader request to “eliminate the root causes of the crisis.”

The statement also added Moscow’s “key condition” to prevent further escalation of the conflict in a demand to “completely cease” foreign military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.

But the readout confirms that Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure, and says the Russian leader has already issued relevant orders.

The Kremlin’s text also says that Putin “responded constructively” to proposal of a ceasefire at sea, with further negotiations expected on this issue.

The statement also says that Putin informed Trump of plans for a Russian-Ukrainian swap of 175 prisoners of war on each side, and “as a gesture of goodwill” a further release of 23 “seriously wounded” Ukrainian servicemen.

The readout also covered their discussions on the Middle East and the Red Sea, as well as broader push to “normalise bilateral relations.”

Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin call

www.theguardian.com

I don't like it at all. They are tieing Ukraine's hands .only bad will come to Ukraine with this. Putin wants Ukraine defensless jmoo

 

[LovesPeace2]

 

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