The important thing to say is that President Putin is making his delayed (recorded) speech now about the future of the illegal war
Putin announced only a partial mobilisation, which is what I suspected.
So anyone who's on the reserve will be called up due to #Russia's shortage of cannon fodder.
Among the usual rantings of a madman, we had the spectacle of Putin talking about the West's nuclear blackmail, and then tried to nuclear blackmail the west!
He basically threatened action if Ukraine tried to reclaim its territories which "don't want to live under Nazi regime"
Utter and complete b*****ks as usual from the tiny man in The Kremlin.
Not even a pretence of democracy in saying what the Occupied parts of #Ukraine "want" even before the fixed referenda happen.
My translation is basically "shit, we're in trouble. Let's try bullying again"
Could be an interesting session at the UN General Assembly.
#Ukraine's First Lady and Prime Minister have arrived in New York.
I needed a lot more than 280 characters, so I've been writing this essay on today's developments and the future of #Russia's illegal war and the west's reaction.
What a shame!
The MP who co-wrote the amendments to #Russia's Criminal Code on "mobilisation" says Members of Parliament won't be able to go to the frontline.
Dmitry Vyatkin says they are obliged to "convey the importance of the situation" to people. #OneRuleForOne#PutinsRussia
After #Russia's partial mobilsation, dissident jailed opposition leader @navalny has called for protests this evening and that call is being heard as I'll detail in coming tweets.
#нетмобилизации is the most popular hashtag used by protesters.
One person reports a demo in #Chechnya too where "mothers and wives are demanding their sons and husbands are not taken away"
However, I cannot verify this.
#Navalny said mobilisation will be the end of Putin - so will this be the partial end? #нетмобилизации
In #Irukutsk 12 people reported to have been arrested after crowds gathered in the city centre.
Russia's also said it's now illegal to talk about mobilisation unless referring to official channels!
A former Russian paratrooper has been arrested for holding a Dali painting!
Andrey Debu was detained in #Yekaterinburg despite clearly not breaking any laws. The painting is "The Face of War" and he wrote "how do you like this face?"
Aiden is probably the most well known of the British captured by #Russia.
I understand all the foreigners given death sentences are released. As I wrote here, I was confident the death sentences wouldn't be carried out but the release comes as a surprise
War bloggers on both sides acknowledge that #Ukraine's army is in Drobysheve near #Lyman.
I believe they're already further.
Well, I guess they're not being sexist?
That's about the only thing I can say after watching the way the police in St Petersburg violently arrested this woman during the protests this evening
One more hero of #Azovstal is free.
You will probably remember his photo - one of the last pictures taken inside the #Mariupol' steelworks before the surrender.
President @ZelenskyyUa makes a little more history.
The #Ukraine leader is speaking right now to the 77th General Assembly of the #UN - the first time a ruler has been permitted to speak via video link.
#Ukraine freed Putin's mate Viktor Medvedchuk in exchange for the release of #Azovstal heroes and foreign POWs.
It's now been confirmed that #Azov battalion Commanding Officer Denys Prokopenko and his deputy Svyatoslav Palamar are among those liberated from captivity.
Over 1,400 people were arrested tonight by #Russia's police across the country.
They were protesting against the announcement of mobilisation made by Putin early today.
#Ukraine's @ZelenskyyUa receives a standing ovation from most of the hall at the #UN building in New York after wrapping up his speech.
His final words were to humiliate the 7 countries which voted against allowing him to address the General Assembly and #SlavaUkraini
Full details of today's Prisoner swap deal.
#Ukraine freed 55 Russian POWS plus Viktor Medvedchuk
215 of Ukraine's soldiers were freed.
The three #Azov commanders must stay in #Turkiye until the war ends, the others are home
This is confirmed by the President's Office.
Here's the moment that #Ukraine's released heroes were returned to the country, in #Chernihiv region.
Finally for Day 210 a photo released by #SaudiArabia of the liberated foreigners who were Prisoners of War, held by #Russia.
Ten of various nationalities including Brits Sean Pinner and Aiden Aslin who, along with Moroccan Saadoun Brahim, had been sentenced to death
I should also confirm that the names of other captive British nationals Dylan Healy, John Harding and Andrew Hill are also on the list of released prisoners.
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Wednesday. Day 1302 of the illegal war started by Russia.
For all the fact-checked news about Ukraine, analysis not sugar-coated, and honest appraisals of the situation, trust an expert who isn't here for clicks (if I was I'd post lies & gory videos).
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Yesterday an astonishing report from Yale showing Russia forcing kidnapped kids to work in drone factories, how Croatia may have embarrassed the Putin/ Hungary/Slovakia axis.
Those and many more stories in Tuesday's thread, click here to review:
Day 1301 of Ukraine fighting for its survival. The right to be free, speak their own language, worship in their own churches, to learn their own history.
A history of long suppression by Russia.
As war crimes grow daily, the words "never again" don't seem to apply.
Here's the🧵
Yesterday began, and ended, with Russia attacking Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians.
Also, the head of the IAEA disgraced himself in Russia's arms, changes of 🇺🇦army leadership, and how a Russian guy was a Putin opponent, until 3 mins after being elected.
Day 1300 of Putin's war.
Another 100 days of fighting completed.
We are no nearer peace than we were 100 days ago.
Almost 200 days ago Trump demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.
Not surprising as he started it, it's always Putin stopping peace.
Here's Monday's daily🧵
If you were busy over the weekend, click the link to see all Sunday's stories.
It was a day when Ukraine had to quickly repair a main railway line after a massive explosion, but they also managed to make multiple hits on Russia's rail and oil industries
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.
I've compiled a🧵every single day without fail.
You can help my work with a boost, comment, re-post or a coffee🙏
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.
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.
Day 1297 of Russia's imperialist war, but the senior bully keeps being given a bloody nose by the junior school kid next door. How embarrassing for the "world's second greatest army" and more 'punches' thrown by Ukraine overnight..
There was so much in yesterday's thread.
Russia hitting churches, Ukraine striking a boat.
The US helping Belarus, which helps🇷🇺 & Trump questioning if the drone attack on Poland was a mistake.
Thursday ended with a Ukraine drone surge into Russia: