So what's special about 21 December? Well it's the solstice so days get longer from today.
It's also the day Pres Zelenskyy went abroad for the first time in the war.
And, the day #Ukraine's tally of tanks destroyed reached 3,000 (tomorrow a bigger landmark!)
I don't often retweet my own stuff, but this came through late last night and likely got a bit lost in the news around #Ukraine's President's trip abroad.
This morning President #Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to #USA
My information is that he has actually already arrived on US soil, but understandably his itinerary was kept secret. Ze likely flew from Rammstein military base in Germany Tuesday afternoon.
Nice scoop from @CNN as @willripleyCNN became the first western reporter to set foot on legendary #SnakeIsland (Ostriv Zmiinii) since the start of the war.
Excellent video report from the scene of the famous "Russian Warship Go F*** Yourself" moment.
Ukrainskyi Pravda has discovered that among Wagner troops attacking the country now are men handed back to #Russia after being detained in Belarus in 2020.
#Ukraine launched a sting operation but Lukashenka later released the mercenaries.
Pity the poor people of #Belarus, some of whom continue to think they're independent
Following #Putin's visit to Minsk, one region 'jumped the gun' with official websites announcing the reunification of the nations! #Tyumen's leaders soon deleted the page but it's archived
For those interested in seeing Zelenskyy's historic visit to the Washington DC live, #Ukraine's President will meet Biden on the famous White House lawn at 7pm UK, 8pm CET, 9pm EET, with a press conference 2.5 hours later.
Despite #Ukraine officials saying there is no sign of a build up of Russians at its northern border, more tanks and armed equipment heads south.
This convoy of over 30 #Russia tanks, fuel trucks etc. was filmed in #Mohilev (Mogilev) in Belarus heading south.
Hero of the day in #Ukraine?
How about this teacher in Kyiv.
No heat, no light, no internet at home? No problem.
Wrap up warm and head outside the nearest supermarket to catch the free WiFi to continue education of your students!
#FortressBakhmut has started trending in #Ukraine after yesterday's use of the term by Zelenskyy during his visit to the frontline yesterday.
#BakhmutHolds! The International Legion reporting a moment of calm in the town centre.
With #Russia's planes in the air, a large scale air raid warning was issued half an hour ago.
President Zelenskyy has driven into the White House ahead of the official meeting with Joe Biden on the Lawn with the world's media and TV cameras gathered.
Whatever you're doing right now, spare a thought for this middle-aged couple. There are thousands like them all over #Ukraine, homes, lives shattered by #Russia
#Zelenskyy may stop off in London on his way back from Washington...
Watch this space!
Extraordinary - #Russia is so desperate it may be about to steal from its own people to fund the war.
Don't think this is a fake.
The head of 🇷🇺 Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, is considering "mandatory conversion of bank deposits of individuals into defence loan bonds."
These are #Zelenskyy's opening words on Capitol Hill before his speech to congress.
Love the "bye bye" at the end!
The former head of #Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has been injured in #Donetsk.
Dmitry Rogozin (left in photo) was celebrating his 59th birthday today when the hotel he was in with other military, was hit.
He's said to have suffered shrapnel wounds to his head, leg and bum.
Among explosions in #Donetsk. #Ukraine's General Staff says it has hit more of Russia's ammunition dumps in #Kadiivka.
In addition, the target of the explosions in #Kakhovka last night proved to be the airfield, used by the military.
New info: so-called 'Prime Minister' of puppet #Donetsk Republic, was also in the hotel. Officials say 3 missiles hit the hotel minutes after Vitaly Khotsenko's arrival.
A Russian MP, Aleksei Zhuravlev was also there.
One person has died in the strike.
Wow! Thanks Morgan B...💙💛
They just bought me a coffee and a cake for my efforts here bringing you all the news concerning #Ukraine and the war waged on the country by Russia.
I've been chasing this story for a long time.
Not confirmed by Ukraine's Defence Ministry, but I believe Wagner was driven out of the central area of #Bakhmut where they were encroaching. However they've been pushed back only max 500m, fighting continues
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Yesterday started with shocking lies and propaganda from the White House and ended with another massive attack by Russia, knowing tRUmp and co don't mind at all.
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The war Russia inflicted on Ukraine enters Day 1120
Ukraine, a country which never invaded another, never killed anyone abroad; a fully democratic nation where only one President has ever won a second term in office.
Here's THE daily thread for Wednesday, with all the news.
Yesterday was all about the ritual humiliation of tRUmp, dished out by Putin, and the US president's brain being too rusty to realise.
I also indulged in a long sub-thread on my fears about what's happening in Washington DC.
Catch up here:
It's official. tRUmp's supposed skill at making a deal is absolutely RANK
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#TraitorTrump promised a deal with his mate in NK, got nothing.
He handed the Taliban everything, got nothing.
Now, ending the war in 24 hours turned into humiliation
Putin, the aggressor, the war criminal, presiding over countless heinous crimes, executions, kidnapping of children, is about to be given a pass by Donald J Trump.
The despot and the wannabe talk today.
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Yesterday saw an explosive end to a day which started with mystery surrounding a Ukraine hit in Russia, and moved through the thread with some harrowing and shocking tales and scenes from Kherson.
Welcome to my daily thread, covering all things #Ukraine every single day since even before the first day of Russia's full invasion.
This is Day 1110 of Putin's long promised land grab - he's also pledged to reunite the rest of the USSR.
More atrocities overnight, let's begin:
For those loving people who urge me to get more sleep, you will be pleased to know there was no alarm this morning; I am refreshed and ready to tackle JD TRussia again.
A busy Friday ended with news of the awful attack in free Donetsk, catch up here:
Today sees the completion of 3 years of full scale war unleashed by #Russia on #Ukraine.
As signs point to an end to this war relatively soon, the ONLY question which should be asked is: are you happy to reward war-criminal terrorists with land?
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It's Day 1096 of #Russia 's war.
If you missed anything yesterday, catch up on Saturday's news here:
1/2 The #UK is in full focus today.
As @Keir_Starmer prepares to fly to Washington, new sanctions will be unveiled tomorrow.
Foreign Sec @DavidLammy says it will be "the largest package of sanctions against #Russia since the early days of the war eroding its military machine."
Day 1083 of the war in Europe and the 1083rd of my daily threads.
Three years ago we knew #Ukraine wouldn't go down without a fight. Now, for the first time in over a year there's genuine reason for #Russia to be worried about the outcome.
Plenty to learn and from in Sunday's thread.
In #Russia, ships crashing and exploding, faking capture of a key town in #Ukraine and late at night drones attacking again.
On the other hand, Moscow attacks civilians. Take a look at what you missed: