Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #6

[LizzyE]

Some of my colleagues at the hospital and I were discussing this possibility/probability on Tuesday. This article is from Friday, but presumably confirms the sad truth. These beautiful, resilient souls have managed to flee...some, unfortunately into the arms of simply another breed of evil.

“As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine's borders in the face of Russian aggression, concerns are growing over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from becoming victims of human traffickers or other forms of exploitation.

(...)

Police in Wrocław, Poland, said on Thursday they detained a 49-year-old suspect on rape charges after he allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old Ukrainian refugee he lured with offers of help over the internet.

(...)

Police in Berlin warned women and children in a post on social media in Russian and Ukrainian against accepting offers of overnight stays, and urged them to report anything suspicious.”
'Many, very dangerous propositions': Human trafficking fears as refugees flee war in Ukraine

 

[CSIDreamer]

It is going to get worse,don’t think that I have the heart tomorrow to read about it....tbh.

I'm praying negotiations pan out and they actually open a corridor. Its going to take days to even get them from a red level to orange. JMO

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Can't read this Telegraph article in full as it's paywalled but the headline and intro alone are chilling...

Pro-war Russians target opponents by daubing 'Z' insignia on doors

The symbol of pride in Vladimir Putin's invasion in Ukraine is being used as a warning to anti-war protesters

Pro-war Russians are targeting those who oppose the invasion by daubing the letter Z on their homes, the rallying symbol for supporters of Vladimir Putin...

Pro-war Russians target opponents by daubing 'Z' insignia on doors

 

[sds71]

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on Monday, warned Beijing that it would "absolutely" face consequences if it helped Moscow evade sweeping sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

The spokesperson for China's embassy in Washington responded to media reports on Sunday that Moscow had asked Beijing for military equipment since launching its invasion of Ukraine by saying, "I've never heard of that."

China faces consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions, U.S. says

Chinese embassy says has never heard of Russian requests for help

 

[Arkay]

The spokesperson for China's embassy in Washington responded to media reports on Sunday that Moscow had asked Beijing for military equipment since launching its invasion of Ukraine by saying, "I've never heard of that."


Chinese embassy says has never heard of Russian requests for help

HA! If there were truth on every diplomat's tongue.....

I put this in the same category as Russia's spokesperson saying they're not targeting civilians. Just "liberating" Ukraine.

Jmo

 

[Chelly]

I would love to hear how everyone feels about what, if anything, should be done. I just don’t know. I want to know what each person here thinks.

Hi @gitana1 In response to your ask... I doubt Putin imagined the Ukrainian resistance. But, because of his fervor, I think Putin has passed the proverbial Rubicon in his war against Ukraine. I think the U.S. needs to do whatever is necessary to protect Ukraine and Europe. If sanctions fail, (and I believe Putin can't be deterred by sanctions) then what else is left but military action.

 

[Dontknow?]

The Kyiv Independent
@KyivIndependent
8m

UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade. The U.K. Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian fleet established a blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.

 

[worldwatcher]

Picked up from twitter:
“The following article was submitted by the author to the Chinese-language edition of the US-China Perception Monitor. The article was not commissioned by the US-China Perception Monitor, nor is the author affiliated with the Carter Center or the US-China Perception Monitor.”

Possible Outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian War and China's Choice - U.S.-China Perception Monitor

Worth a read,imo!

 

[worldwatcher]

Also about NATO:
Did NATO Promise Not to Enlarge? Gorbachev Says “No”
Gives a different perspective...

 

[HawthorneJuniper]

The Zaporozhye regional administration says a new mayor has been installed in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, which is under Russian military control, after the elected mayor was detained on Friday.

The newly installed mayor is Galina Danilchenko, a former member of the city council,Danilchenko, who was not elected by the people, was introduced as the acting mayor on local TV, the statement said.

In her televised statement, which was posted by the administration on Telegram, Danilchenko said her "main task is to take all necessary steps to get the city back to normal."

She claimed there were people still in Melitopol who would try to destabilize "the situation and provoke a reaction of bad behavior."

"I ask you to keep your wits about you and not to give in to these provocations," Danilchenko said. "I appeal to the deputies, elected by the people, on all levels. Since you were elected by the people, it is your duty to care about the well-being of your citizens."

Danilchenko proposed the creation of a "People's Choice Committee" to "solve all the critical issues for Melitopol and the Melitopol region."

New mayor installed in Russia-controlled Melitopol after the Ukrainian city's elected mayor was detained

Of course SHE was not elected by the people. Have to note the undemocratic actions going on in case anyone thinks a “deal” will work.

New mayor installed in Russia-controlled Melitopol after the Ukrainian city's elected mayor was detained

Danilchenko, who was not elected by the people, was introduced as the acting mayor on local TV, the statement said.

 

[HawthorneJuniper]

Hi @gitana1 In response to your ask... I doubt Putin imagined the Ukrainian resistance. But, because of his fervor, I think Putin has passed the proverbial Rubicon in his war against Ukraine. I think the U.S. needs to do whatever is necessary to protect Ukraine and Europe. If sanctions fail, (and I believe Putin can't be deterred by sanctions) then what else is left but military action.

Could not agree more. Don’t know if anyone here reads or follows Julia Ioffe. I love to listen to her as a straight talking plain spoken Russia expert. She has also been consistent in her views and I have no clue what her politics are.

I consider her an expert and her latest interview just left me chilled. Her view is Putin has never been more dangerous. I fear she’s right & we’re “discussing” when we need to be acting.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

Several British MPs are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to kick out the children of oligarchs who are being educated at the UK's elite institutions.

"Putin's princelings are enjoying education in the finest places of our country while he destroys Ukrainian schools"

"Why should the children of Putin's cronies benefit from an education in this country when Ukrainian children are being murdered?"

The heirs to some of Russia's largest fortunes are rebelling against Vladimir Putin's war

I agree and believe their children should be fighting in the war. See how fast it stops...

 

[Ray_of_hope]

US officials say Russia has asked China for military help in Ukraine
White House fears move is sign of ever closer ties between Beijing and Moscow

Subscribe to read | Financial Times

 

[Tiff23fr]

It is certainly boiling down to Putin against the world IMO. The madness continues…

Excerpt from the intro before it hits paywall:

Russian prosecutors have issued warnings to Western companies in Russia, threatening to arrest corporate leaders there who criticize the government or to seize assets of companies that withdraw from the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Companies included Coca Cola, McDonalds, P&G, IBM, YUM Brands (KFC), and I am guessing many others.

WSJ News Exclusive | Russian Prosecutors Warn Western Companies of Arrests, Asset Seizures

 

[PommyMommy]

Russia-Ukraine war latest news: Zelenskiy urges Nato to implement no-fly zone after air base attack near Polish border | World news | The Guardian

British prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government will donate more than 500 mobile generators to Ukraine to help provide power for key buildings such as hospitals, shelters and water treatment plants.

The UK government has set up a new Ukraine electricity network support taskforce, including many of the leading power suppliers. They will provide the generators from their stocks, with many expected to be delivered via neighbouring countries. In total, they should provide enough power for 20,000 homes or equivalent buildings.

The prime minister said: “We are seeing the tragic consequences in Ukraine from [Vladimir] Putin’s grave mistake every day, and we will continue to do everything we can to support Ukraine’s resistance against this illegal invasion through economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures, as well as providing defensive military equipment.

“We will now be sending generators to ease the difficulties caused by the current power outages and help keep vital services running so the people of Ukraine can continue to defend their country.”

 

[CSIDreamer]

Russia-Ukraine war latest news: Zelenskiy urges Nato to implement no-fly zone after air base attack near Polish border | World news | The Guardian

British prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government will donate more than 500 mobile generators to Ukraine to help provide power for key buildings such as hospitals, shelters and water treatment plants.

The UK government has set up a new Ukraine electricity network support taskforce, including many of the leading power suppliers. They will provide the generators from their stocks, with many expected to be delivered via neighbouring countries. In total, they should provide enough power for 20,000 homes or equivalent buildings.

The prime minister said: “We are seeing the tragic consequences in Ukraine from [Vladimir] Putin’s grave mistake every day, and we will continue to do everything we can to support Ukraine’s resistance against this illegal invasion through economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures, as well as providing defensive military equipment.

“We will now be sending generators to ease the difficulties caused by the current power outages and help keep vital services running so the people of Ukraine can continue to defend their country.”

That is awesome. JMO

 

[PommyMommy]

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter
Kadyrov says he's near Kyiv. A video published by Chechen TV channel Grozny on March 13 supposedly shows Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaking with Chechen fighters about an attack that they say took place near Kyiv. In a Telegram post, Kadyrov claimed he was approaching Kyiv

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter
Bermuda withdraws licenses for Russian-operated planes. Bermuda’s aviation authority has suspended all Russian licenses as it is “unable to confidently approve these aircraft as being airworthy” due to sanctions against Russia.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter
Captured Russian soldiers will face punishment in Ukraine or be used for prisoner exchange. Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced that Ukraine would follow international humanitarian laws when dealing with Russian POWs.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter
Ukrainian forces destroy 4 planes, 3 helicopters on March 13. The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had downed 7 Russian aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle on March 13 using anti-aircraft missiles.

The Kyiv Independent on Twitter
Air raid alerts in at least 19 out of 24 Ukrainian regions.

 

[PommyMommy]

Euromaidan Press on Twitter - 2 hrs ago
The Ukrainian military has destroyed a Russian artillery fire control point using Bayraktar TB2 UCAV, according to Commander-in-Chief Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, who has shared a video of the airstrike on Facebook, not mentioning where it has occurred.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1724392707953010

Euromaidan Press on Twitter
Mykolaiv Regional Administration head Vitaliy Kim wrote on Telegram that 200 pieces of Russian military equipment were encircled and destroyed near Melitopol, Zaporizhia Oblast.

Euromaidan Press on Twitter
"Near Vasylivka, Zaporizhya Oblast, all the Russian equipment amassed near Melitopol (some 200 vehicles) was completely smashed by our artillery," Internal Affairs Ministry Adviser Anton Gerashchenko reported, adding that the staff was destroyed as well. Telegram: Contact @Pravda_Gerashchenko

 

[Tiff23fr]

A bit more info from another link:

The warnings have prompted at least one of the targeted companies to limit communications between its Russian business and the rest of the company, out of concern that emails or text messages among colleagues may be intercepted, one of the people said. Other companies have moved to transfer executives out of Russia, another one of the people said.

Russian prosecutors threaten to arrest execs of Western companies, seize assets

 

[LadyL]

'We drove 3,300 miles to save Ukrainian niece but UK visa shambles stranded us in Paris' - Mirror Online