The tasks of #Azovstal defenders - Azov Regiment, 12th Brigade of the National Guard, 36th Marine Brigade, border guard officers, police officers, volunteers, #Mariupol territorial defence - have been completed with success and dignity, reports the General Staff. They included:
1. Preventing the movement of enemy tactical groups to other directions, which could consist of about 20k troops.
2. Preventing a rapid capture of Zaporizhia and the enemy reaching the administrative border of Donetsk and Zaporizhia oblasts.
Kristina Kvien, US chargé d'affaires: Ukraine must win, but it is up to Ukraine to choose the outcome of this victory. The US will support it. We will support a safer Europe, which means one where Russia is less of a threat to its neighbors. 1/5
Kristina Kvien, US chargé d'affaires: We did not discuss the use of weapons provided by the US specifically to liberate the Donbas and Crimea; however, we have always recognized that these territories are unequivocally part of Ukraine.
Kristina Kvien, US chargé d'affaires: the very fact that Putin talks about the use of nuclear weapons is irresponsible in itself. We have no evidence that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons.
The people of Ukraine have united to defeat Russia. In order to help Military Forces and civilians, Ukrainians raise money at charity auctions by selling their valuables. Ukrainian politicians, showbiz stars and sportsmen are among them. 1/4
The money from the sale of lots goes to the needs of the Armed Forces, military medics, displaced persons, etc. In such a way tens of thousands of dollars have been raised already. Ukraine will prevail! #StopRussia#StandWithUkraine 2/4
"Any victory for Ukraine is meaningful. Since our culture, too, is under threat, we were here. Our culture was under attack, and we need to show what it's like. Ukrainian culture is alive. Ukrainian music is alive and very interesting." — Oleh Psiuk, #KalushOrchestra /thread
"Next year, I think Ukraine will be happy to host Eurovision in an integrated, built back and happy Ukraine." — Oleh Psiuk, #KalushOrchestra
"I hope you understand how much Ukraine needs support in every aspect. It's been a while since Ukraine had good news, so, thank you everyone who helped me bring some good news to Ukraine." — Oleh Psiuk, #KalushOrchestra
These brave warriors defend #Mariupol every day. With hardly any water, food or medication, they keep standing strong as the world watches on. (a photo thread)