Hello on Day 1298 of Russia's full invasion of its sovereign neighbour. So, only 1295 days late in fulfilling the boast of taking Kyiv in 3 days. #EATP for Putin.
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Friday saw more important visitors arrive in Kyiv (and another familiar place is in Ukraine today).
There was more solidarity and practical support, while Russia suffered more oil woes.
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I'll start in Odesa, because that's where the familiar face has turned up.
He was planning to return to Ukraine a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't make it, but now Boris is back.
Loved by nearly all Ukrainians, his early arrival (with Lord Ashcroft) meant he avoids the crowds.
Russia's battlefield losses remain pretty constant.
Just under 1000 more dead, or dying, invaders.
Enemy vehicles destroyed is back over 100
The average daily number of artillery systems destroyed is 25, so today's 39 is still well above the mean even though we've seen higher
Many more drones were fired by Russia last night, but General Kellogg kept Kyiv safe, with just one UAV hovering near the capital all night.
In total, 164 drones +1 ballistic missile were launched, of which 137 were stopped (84%)
The remaining 27 + the missile hit 9 locations.
Sorry if it's too much Boris at breakfast!
The former UK PM joined in one of Ukraine's newest traditions - the "Piano Dawn" in Odesa.
Mornings are greeted on Langeron beach with pianist Ihor Yanchuk tinkling the ivories!
#StandWithUkraine
Last night I reported new US sanctions against Russia supporters. My story has now been confirmed.
China's Academy of Sciences, National Time Service Centre is probably the biggest name on the list while firms in India & Turkiye are also targeted.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17893.pdf
Sumy remains one of the most heavily attacked areas.
The regional council says 3 people have been killed and 5 more injured since yesterday morning.
The air raid in the region yesterday lasted 23 hours, 25 minutes 😳
After leaving Ukraine yesterday evening, Prince Harry allowed these photos to be released.
The Duke of Sussex visited the Alley of Fallen Heroes in Kyiv. He paid respects and thanks to Ukraine's armed forces. Ukraine provides one of the largest teams for the Invictus Games.
Kharkiv region was also attacked overnight, with aerial bombs, FPVs & regular drones falling regularly.
In Balka village, nr Kupiansk, a woman was injured in a strike on a house which caught fire, while in Kalynove, a cultural centre, apartment blocks & a hospital were damaged.
Russia says falling debris damaged a hospital in Volgograd this morning, but they have not released photos.
The city's airport was one of 4 to be shut due to the work of Ukraine's Dr One.
Yaroslavl, Samara and Saratov were the others, but all except Saratov have been reopened
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