Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #16

[margarita25]

Live updates: Russia attacks Ukraine

Military Times
Live Twitter updates from Russia’s massive Ukraine invasion

“As Russian President Vladimir Putin tonight announced a special “special military operation” and reportedly launched a major attack on neighboring Ukraine, President Joe Biden responded that the Russian government would be held accountable for “catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.”

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[Sillybilly]

APPROVED SOURCES
(In addition to approved MSM from around the world)

The Kyiv Independent
Ukrinform
Nexta TV
Hromadske
AtlanticCouncil.org
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Euromaidan Press
The New Voice of Ukraine


NON APPROVED SOURCES
(Do not link to the following Russian state affiliated agencies or sources that promote or spread false information)

TASS
Korrespondent media and all other UMH Group publications found here
RT and RT America
Sputnik
Russia 24
RIA Novosti
Dozhd TV
Ekho Moskvy
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Russia-24
VGTRK (Russia TV)
Aram Gabrelyanov media (including Zhizn, Lifenews.ru, Izvestia)
Global Times (Chinese publication, known for fabrications, disinformation, misinformation and conspiracy theories.)

 

[Sillybilly]

This is a very difficult topic for Mods to moderate. Creating more work for Mods by bickering, rudeness, personalizing, over-alerting, etc will not be tolerated.

 

[Sillybilly]

Please continue discussion here.

 

[Dotta]

"Trump urges Zelensky on a deal.​

'Immediately'.​

'Ukraine,
headed by Volodymyr Zelensky,
has not signed the final documents with the United States
on a very important agreement
on the extraction of rare earth elements.
There is a delay of at least three weeks',
Trump wrote on the platform truthsocial.com.

'Let's hope it gets done immediately',
he added.

In his post,
the US president also claims that
'work on the comprehensive Peace Agreement between Russia and Ukraine is progressing smoothly.
Success seems to be in the future!'
- he stated.

Trump believes that the agreement,
which is to allow American companies access to Ukrainian deposits of rare earth elements,
should be a kind of payment
for the aid provided to Ukraine during Joe Biden presidency."

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Trump ponagla Zełenskiego. "Natychmiast"

"Ukraina, na czele której stoi Wołodymyr Zełenski, wciąż nie podpisała z USA finalnych dokumentów w sprawie wydobycia m…

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[Dotta]

"Zelensky: ​

'A rocket with American parts fell on Kyiv'.​

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed
that the ballistic missile that hit Kiev came from North Korea,
and most of its components were made in the United States.

On Thursday,
Kiev was the target of a rocket attack that killed 12 civilians,
including children, and injured 90 people.

Zelensky stressed
that the details of the missile were still being investigated,
but it was already known that it had
at least 116 components
imported from other countries,
most of which were manufactured in the United States."

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Zełenski: Na Kijów spadła rakieta z amerykańskimi częściami

Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski ujawnił, że rakieta balistyczna, która uderzyła w Kijów, pochodzi z Korei Północnej, a większość jej komponentów wyprodukowano w USA.

www.o2.pl

Also...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915837386052850160

 

[Dotta]

"Britain Considers Change of Plans: ​

Troops in Ukraine.​

According to 'The Times',
Britain is considering withdrawing its plans to send thousands of troops to Ukraine,
a decision prompted by concerns about the conflict escalating.

France may take similar steps.

Instead,
British involvement is to focus on rebuilding and rearming the Ukrainian army
and providing air and sea protection.

War in Ukraine. ​

What are London's plans?​

British and French military instructors could be sent to western Ukraine,
allowing commitments to be fulfilled without direct combat.
The aircraft would protect Ukrainian airspace,
and arms deliveries from the UK and EU would continue.

'The Times' emphasizes that no decisions have been made yet."

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Wielka Brytania rozważa zmianę planów. Chodzi o wojsko w Ukrainie

Według "The Times", Wielka Brytania rozważa rezygnację z wysłania tysięcy żołnierzy do Ukrainy. Decyzja ta jest podykto…

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[PommyMommy]

POOF! There goes another Russian ammo depot. They just keep mysteriously exploding. Four major GRAU arsenals—over half of European Russia's storage capacity—have been destroyed.

The 51st GRAU arsenal near Moscow just became the latest target—264,000 tons of munitions vaporized in seconds. https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/04/25/poof-looks-like-ukraine-erased-300000-tons-of-russian-ammo/?o87h

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915898148033118393

US Vice President's cousin Nate Vance, who fought for Ukraine against Russia for 2.5 years, shared details about their White House meeting. Like Zelensky, Nate wore casual clothes when visiting his cousin JD.

"I don't have a suit. Is that a problem?" he asked. "Don't worry, just come in," the VP replied.

The former Marine fought in Kupyansk, Bakhmut, and Avdiivka before leaving Ukraine in January, just before his cousin's inauguration.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915810860494152086

Trump was only joking about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in 24 hours, he says in interview with Time

Video compilations of Trump's multiple '24 hours' claims show him speaking authoritatively, seriously, and with little to no sign of any "jest."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915767697410769120

 

[PommyMommy]

Today, together with diplomatic representatives of the states and international organizations operating in Ukraine, we visited the site of the ballistic missile strike in Kyiv. The very place where the explosion of the missile claimed the lives of 12 of our people. My condolences.

Ordinary apartment buildings were destroyed. The rescue operation was completed only recently. More than 50 representatives of embassies, as well as representatives of international organizations, were present at the site. Together, we honored the memory of the victims. All the diplomats saw with their own eyes whom Russia is targeting with its ballistic missiles — missiles they are receiving from North Korea.

I am grateful to all the states that stand with Ukraine in such circumstances, in such moments — Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region, North America — I thank all our partners for their support at this time. I also thank all the international organizations that are helping us, our state, and supporting Ukrainians.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915841346692173881

I held a Staff meeting. Today, there was also a separate report from the Minister of Defense. The top priority is air defense — securing systems and missile supplies for them. Our agreements with partners. Contracts. Our readiness to produce air defense systems in Ukraine and negotiations regarding licensing.

There were reports from the military and government officials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with specific responsibilities. We will seek to reach an agreement with the United States as well — an agreement on Patriots for Ukraine.

We are ready to purchase the necessary number of Patriot systems for our country. This is not about charity. We have proposed concrete deal options — to protect our people. I’ve instructed our diplomats to work more actively toward a response on Patriots.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915864870588670052

 

[Niner]

Had to share this cute Banksy pix.

 

[Lucy6226]

BBC News - Zelensky and Trump meet inside St Peter's Basilica

Zelensky and Trump meet inside St Peter's Basilica before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

www.bbc.com

 

[Lucy6226]

Photo of the meeting in link. T and Z sat on chairs directly opposite each other.

Funeral told of Pope's call to 'build bridges', as Trump and Zelensky pictured inside St Peter's Basilica

Before the service began presidents Trump and Zelensky had a 15-minute meeting after paying their respects to the Pope.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[sds71]

Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak shared a photo of a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Vatican on April 26, calling the talks “constructive.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916070294600433672

 

[Lucy6226]

Note Trumps blue suit....to a funeral. Disrespectful imo

 

[sds71]

The United States rejected Russia’s demand for the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions — The New York Times American negotiators called the demand “unreasonable and unfeasible” and assured Kyiv that they would not support it.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916108454105645118

 

[PommyMommy]

Good meeting. We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results. Thank you
@POTUS.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916089502088524203

Trump adamant about Russia keeping Ukraine's land but flexible on formal Crimea recognition, Times reports.

Trump believes the Ukrainian leader "really has no choice" but to agree to the terms, according to the Times' source close to U.S Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916050443441983937

Update: Zelensky, Trump conclude their meeting in Vatican. The two leaders agreed to hold further talks after Pope Francis’s funeral service, Sky News reported, citing Vatican sources.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916049479410557177

 

[sds71]

After meeting with Zelensky, Trump says in a lengthy post that he’s questioning whether Putin wants to end the war. “Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916124937103753289

 

[PommyMommy]

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's motorcade leaving the British Ambassador's residence in Italy after meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for over an hour

The president will also meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Earlier, Zelenskyy also met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss ongoing peace efforts.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916121226986037724

Telegraph: US privately offered to provide security guarantees for Sir Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing”

US offered to provide critical intelligence, logistical support to back a European military presence in Ukraine following any peace agreement

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916074038427898360

Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace on 25 April

Poland’s Operational Command reported on X that a Russian helicopter entered its airspace in what appears to be a test of defense readiness

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916094432337662174

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 26, 2025

Putin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed for the U.S. his readiness to launch negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 26, state news agency TASS reported.

kyivindependent.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the U.S. about his readiness to enter negotiations with Ukraine "without preconditions," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 26, state news agency TASS reported.

Putin told this to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during their meeting in Moscow on April 25, according to Peskov. The spokesperson added that the Russian leader had "spoken about this many times already."

Interpol investigates Russian company for human trafficking over African workers in Tatarstan drone factory

Since launching in 2022, Alabuga Start has recruited around 350 women from over 40 countries to work in Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan and aims to bring 8,500 more this year, according to Bloomberg.

kyivindependent.com

Alabuga Special Economic Zone is an industrial complex dedicated to mechanical engineering and the production of Shahed kamikaze drones, as well as their Russian Geran copies, which Russia routinely uses in its attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.

Facing a labor shortage, Russia is trying to stuff its factories with outreach efforts in some of Africa’s poorest nations, denying that the workers are going to work in military production.

Last October, the Associated Press reported that African women were being forced to build drones in Alabuga under gruelling and hazardous conditions, and were paid much less than promised.

Kyiv denies Russia’s claim of Kursk Oblast recapture, as Moscow confirms North Korea role

Russian forces have fully retaken the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August, the Kremlin claims.

kyivindependent.com

"Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported to Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin on the completion of the operation to liberate Kursk Oblast," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, according to the Interfax news agency.

Ukraine has denied the claim, saying that Russia's statements "do not correspond to reality."

"Ukrainian defensive operations in certain areas of Kursk Oblast continue," Ukraine's General Staff said, adding that Kyiv's forces repelled five Russian ground assaults in the area on April 26, with another clash currently ongoing.

 

[Dotta]

"There were three chairs. ​

Was Macron supposed to talk to Trump and Zelensky?​

Was Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky supposed to take place in a three-party format with Emmanuel Macron?

Such suggestions appear
after the release of a recording from St. Peter's Basilica.

It shows that three chairs were originally prepared.

Recordings of the minutes preceding the Trump-Zelensky talks have appeared online.

They show French President Emmanuel Macron approaching the two presidents and greeting Zelensky with an energetic handshake.

The video also shows a brief exchange of words.

In the background,
three chairs can be seen,
which may suggest that the talks were to take place in a three-way format -
Trump-Macron-Zelensky."

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