331 days (and counting) of killing and war crimes by #Russia.
#Russia's "we'll take #Kyiv in 3 days" mantra aged well😅🤡
Welcome along to Friday's daily thread with all the news and analysis you need, and already important news on a big day, so scroll through:
#StopRussia
#Russia's "we'll take #Kyiv in 3 days" mantra aged well😅🤡
Welcome along to Friday's daily thread with all the news and analysis you need, and already important news on a big day, so scroll through:
#StopRussia
Need to catch up on yesterday's news?
Missed the one about Russian doctors setting their own patient on fire, or the suspected #Ukraine hits of #Russia's bases in two regions?
Check what you missed here:
#StandWithUkraine
Missed the one about Russian doctors setting their own patient on fire, or the suspected #Ukraine hits of #Russia's bases in two regions?
Check what you missed here:
#StandWithUkraine
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1615962738668306433
Today may be a landmark day in the war.
All eyes on #Rammstein where the regular meeting of #Ukraine's allies will take place, and I am confident a number of nations will supply #Leopard-2 tanks to Kyiv even if #Germany continues to object.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
All eyes on #Rammstein where the regular meeting of #Ukraine's allies will take place, and I am confident a number of nations will supply #Leopard-2 tanks to Kyiv even if #Germany continues to object.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Within the last hour or so there's already been another huge helping hand lent by #USA
Washington DC has played a blinder with alphabetti spaghetti:
NASAMS, HIMARS, HARMS, HMMWVs, MWRAPs plus IFVs and APCs and more being given to #Ukraine to #StopRussia
Here's the full list:
Washington DC has played a blinder with alphabetti spaghetti:
NASAMS, HIMARS, HARMS, HMMWVs, MWRAPs plus IFVs and APCs and more being given to #Ukraine to #StopRussia
Here's the full list:
Britain again points to #Wagner and the contradiction that mercenaries are still illegal in Russian law, and yet "Putin's Chef" Prigozhin continues to cook the books and gorge on profits.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Let's highlight another town being targeted every day by #Russia
#Hulyaipole has become a frontline town in #Zaporizhzhia and those who stayed there have no heat, light and usually no internet.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#Hulyaipole has become a frontline town in #Zaporizhzhia and those who stayed there have no heat, light and usually no internet.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Another 770 of #Russia's soldiers eliminated on the battlefield in the last 24 hours says #Ukraine.
This week could be the deadliest of the entire war for the Kremlin with extraordinarily high numbers every day.
#StopRussia
This week could be the deadliest of the entire war for the Kremlin with extraordinarily high numbers every day.
#StopRussia
Occupiers in #Donetsk show damage from shelling yesterday in the Kirovskyi district of the city.
#RussiansGoHome #DonetskIsUkraine
#RussiansGoHome #DonetskIsUkraine
#Ramstein - the 8th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group has been opened by Lloyd Austin, the US Defence Sec.
#Ukraine is hoping #Germany will finally get Leopard tanks from its allies. Stay tuned...
#Ukraine is hoping #Germany will finally get Leopard tanks from its allies. Stay tuned...
In #Moscow region another air defence system has been spotted (in yesterday's thread I showed two others)
This is west of the capital, in Odintsovo District, around 10km from (one of) #Putin's residence.
Some say it's defence against a coup, making #Russia's air force impotent.
This is west of the capital, in Odintsovo District, around 10km from (one of) #Putin's residence.
Some say it's defence against a coup, making #Russia's air force impotent.
#Finland's Defence Minster announced, as #Ramstein got underway, huge military backing for #Ukraine.
He did not mention the Leopard-2 tanks they have but it looks to me like the Finns will give them even if Germany refuses to allow it.
He did not mention the Leopard-2 tanks they have but it looks to me like the Finns will give them even if Germany refuses to allow it.
https://twitter.com/MikkoTSavola/status/1616346164026023941
The @IAEA says it now has two experts permanently at 3 more nuclear power sites in #Ukraine
IAEA flag-raising ceremonies happened this week at the South Ukraine and Rivne NPPs & Chornobyl site.
Negotiations over a protecting zone at #Enerhodar continue
iaea.org/newscenter/pre…
IAEA flag-raising ceremonies happened this week at the South Ukraine and Rivne NPPs & Chornobyl site.
Negotiations over a protecting zone at #Enerhodar continue
iaea.org/newscenter/pre…
#Russia has been meeting @ICRC reps, demanding they "protect the rights" of Russians captured in #Ukraine.
Of course at the same time we should remember the Kremlin have not once allowed the Red Cross nor the UN to the site of July's massacre of Ukrainian POWs at #Olenivka.
Of course at the same time we should remember the Kremlin have not once allowed the Red Cross nor the UN to the site of July's massacre of Ukrainian POWs at #Olenivka.
#Netherlands is "considering" supplying F-16 fighters to #Ukraine.
I remember in February calling for the skies to be closed, or at least supplying Ukraine with fighter jets to save democracy. Two editors mocked me. Just saying!
I remember in February calling for the skies to be closed, or at least supplying Ukraine with fighter jets to save democracy. Two editors mocked me. Just saying!
Forgive me for giving this another plug. Skip right on by if you saw it yesterday!
#StandWithUkraine #WarOnTwoFronts
#StandWithUkraine #WarOnTwoFronts
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1616082959739617280
More concern over an appointment made by Andriy Yermak's office.
Yermak is Zelenskyy's right hand man, heading the President's Office. But red flags raised again at the latest arrival at the Economic Security Bureau by Yermak & his assistant Oleg Tatarov
zn.ua/ECONOMICS/v-be…
Yermak is Zelenskyy's right hand man, heading the President's Office. But red flags raised again at the latest arrival at the Economic Security Bureau by Yermak & his assistant Oleg Tatarov
zn.ua/ECONOMICS/v-be…
#Russia says fighting has "intensified" on the #Zaporizhzhia frontline.
As I've been reporting, The Kremlin has been transferring massive numbers of both troops and equipment into ZP in recent weeks.
At the same time #Ukraine has hit more RU bases in the region in recent days.
As I've been reporting, The Kremlin has been transferring massive numbers of both troops and equipment into ZP in recent weeks.
At the same time #Ukraine has hit more RU bases in the region in recent days.
Explosion in #Odesa (RU: #Odessa)
It's not yet known exactly where it was, or how it happened (see photo).
Meanwhile "5-6 (attack) drones" reported to be flying over #Zaporizhzhia region. Unconfirmed reports one has been shot down.
It's not yet known exactly where it was, or how it happened (see photo).
Meanwhile "5-6 (attack) drones" reported to be flying over #Zaporizhzhia region. Unconfirmed reports one has been shot down.
Now two of #Russia's #Iran-made "Shahid" kamikaze drones have been shot down in #Zaporizhzhia region.
Not yet confirmed by #Ukraine military, but reliable local sources.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
Not yet confirmed by #Ukraine military, but reliable local sources.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
Estonia's Defence Minister, at the #Ramstein summit, tells @BBCWorldatOne that he does expect #Germany to allow Leopard tanks to be sent to #Ukraine, either today or tomorrow.
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#Germany again fails to show guts and leadership, preferring not wanting to upset a Terrorist State.
Defence Minister Pistoriys says "there has not been unified opinion among the Allies, and the impression that Germany is blocking the supply of Leopard 2s is wrong."
#Germany again fails to show guts and leadership, preferring not wanting to upset a Terrorist State.
Defence Minister Pistoriys says "there has not been unified opinion among the Allies, and the impression that Germany is blocking the supply of Leopard 2s is wrong."
2/2
It's quite possible Germany was the only nation unwilling to give modern tanks to #Ukraine, but at least it's reported that Berlin will not stand in the way of other nations giving their Leopard-2s to Kyiv.
#StandWithUkraine
It's quite possible Germany was the only nation unwilling to give modern tanks to #Ukraine, but at least it's reported that Berlin will not stand in the way of other nations giving their Leopard-2s to Kyiv.
#StandWithUkraine
Just to add more promising news from #Ramstein:
#Germany’s new DM Pistorius has hinted the decision to "release the Leopards" may be made in the coming days or weeks. Berlin's MoD is starting by working out how many tanks they may have available.
#StopRussia
#Germany’s new DM Pistorius has hinted the decision to "release the Leopards" may be made in the coming days or weeks. Berlin's MoD is starting by working out how many tanks they may have available.
#StopRussia
After 11 months of full-scale war, #Germany still needs more time to decide what the right thing to do is?
A passenger train has been stopped in #Russia over fears a bomb was on board.
Police stopped the #Ryazan service in the village of Aleksandro-Nevsky.
Officers and sniffer dogs didn't find anything and eventually the line was reopened.
m.rzn.info/news/2023/1/20…
Police stopped the #Ryazan service in the village of Aleksandro-Nevsky.
Officers and sniffer dogs didn't find anything and eventually the line was reopened.
m.rzn.info/news/2023/1/20…
Press briefing about to start in #Ramstein but #Ukraine may be further frustrated, champagne corks popping in Moscow.
#Poland's DM Mariusz Blaszczak confirms no decision was reached on giving Kyiv Leopard tanks, but
"I'm convinced that coalition building will end in success."
#Poland's DM Mariusz Blaszczak confirms no decision was reached on giving Kyiv Leopard tanks, but
"I'm convinced that coalition building will end in success."
Already absolutely vitriolic messages I'm receiving from friends in #Ukraine about Scholz and #Germany.
Germany tacitly helped Putin in the Minsk agreements, Scholz more or less refused to help at the start of the war and now 11 months later refuses tanks to defend democracy🇩🇪🤮
Germany tacitly helped Putin in the Minsk agreements, Scholz more or less refused to help at the start of the war and now 11 months later refuses tanks to defend democracy🇩🇪🤮
Lloyd Austin speaking at #Ramstein starts press briefing by outlining again the latest package of assistance USA is giving #Ukraine, which I reported right at the start of today's thread.
Austin "today's meeting focused on Ukraine's needs for aircraft and armour"
Austin "today's meeting focused on Ukraine's needs for aircraft and armour"
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Austin: "As Russia's cruelty deepens, the Contact Group's resolve grows"
The US Def Sec then spells out air defence already given by members of the coalition.
Austin: "As Russia's cruelty deepens, the Contact Group's resolve grows"
The US Def Sec then spells out air defence already given by members of the coalition.
3/
Austin: "I commend our British allies (for supplying Challenger tanks)..." but then drifts off to other equipment donated, no more mention of tanks (yet)
#Ramstein
Austin: "I commend our British allies (for supplying Challenger tanks)..." but then drifts off to other equipment donated, no more mention of tanks (yet)
#Ramstein
4/
Austin: "I'm confident this group will remain united"
(Well, some divisions caused by Germany this evening methinks)
Austin now hands over to General Mark Milley, US Jt Chief of Staffs
Austin: "I'm confident this group will remain united"
(Well, some divisions caused by Germany this evening methinks)
Austin now hands over to General Mark Milley, US Jt Chief of Staffs
5/
US General Mark Milley: "Eventually President Putin and Russia, will realise the full extent of his miscalculation. Until Putin ends his war of choice, the Contact Group will continue to uphold the rules based order."
US General Mark Milley: "Eventually President Putin and Russia, will realise the full extent of his miscalculation. Until Putin ends his war of choice, the Contact Group will continue to uphold the rules based order."
6/
Now Questions - 1st about tanks
Austin: "You heard the German DM say earlier they have not made a decision about tanks. We have a window of opportunity here and we have to pull together the right opportunities... I don't have any announcement to make on Abrams."
Now Questions - 1st about tanks
Austin: "You heard the German DM say earlier they have not made a decision about tanks. We have a window of opportunity here and we have to pull together the right opportunities... I don't have any announcement to make on Abrams."
7/
Q - How can Germany still be seen as a reliable ally?
Austin: "This is not about one single platform." he then drifts off to talk about Bradleys and any other stuff except tanks.
Fair to say the US Def Sec looks distinctly uncomfortable"
Q - How can Germany still be seen as a reliable ally?
Austin: "This is not about one single platform." he then drifts off to talk about Bradleys and any other stuff except tanks.
Fair to say the US Def Sec looks distinctly uncomfortable"
8/
Gen Milley: "For this year it will be very difficult to eject #Russia from all of Occupied #Ukraine land."
"This war will end at the negotiating table. Putin could end this war today. It's turning into an absolute disaster for them."
Gen Milley: "For this year it will be very difficult to eject #Russia from all of Occupied #Ukraine land."
"This war will end at the negotiating table. Putin could end this war today. It's turning into an absolute disaster for them."
Meanwhile in #Kyiv there's a press briefing by US Senators, led by Lindsay Graham.
https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1616467103191547904?t=yzk4_phezsaPL4H4OwtR2w&s=19
9/
Gen Milley: "#Russia's casualties are now significantly well over 100,000"
The Press briefing has just ended in Germany.
I wonder what @ZelenskyyUa will say this evening...
Gen Milley: "#Russia's casualties are now significantly well over 100,000"
The Press briefing has just ended in Germany.
I wonder what @ZelenskyyUa will say this evening...
This is madness:
@derspiegel reports Germany may not give #Ukraine Leopard tanks because of casualties they're suffering in #Bakhmut
German Intel told politicians that #Ukraine is losing 100+ soldiers each day in #Donetsk region.
Russia is unconcerned by its even worse losses.
@derspiegel reports Germany may not give #Ukraine Leopard tanks because of casualties they're suffering in #Bakhmut
German Intel told politicians that #Ukraine is losing 100+ soldiers each day in #Donetsk region.
Russia is unconcerned by its even worse losses.
Thanks again Darren! The only person to buy me a "Ko-Fi" since Monday and he's done it again.
If you want to support me, see my profile.
Thank you.💙💛
If you want to support me, see my profile.
Thank you.💙💛
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#Zelenskyy's reaction to a lack of tanks:
"It's not always possible to publicly announce what is being discussed in the Ramstein format.
In general, we can conclude that today's "Ramstein" will strengthen our resilience. Partners will support Ukraine as much as necessary...
#Zelenskyy's reaction to a lack of tanks:
"It's not always possible to publicly announce what is being discussed in the Ramstein format.
In general, we can conclude that today's "Ramstein" will strengthen our resilience. Partners will support Ukraine as much as necessary...
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#Zelenskyy cont'd
"Yes, we will still have to fight for the supply of modern tanks, but every day we make it more obvious that there is no alternative and that a decision about tanks must be made."
A very measured response from #Ukraine's President likely belies his anger.
#Zelenskyy cont'd
"Yes, we will still have to fight for the supply of modern tanks, but every day we make it more obvious that there is no alternative and that a decision about tanks must be made."
A very measured response from #Ukraine's President likely belies his anger.
A #Russia propaganda agent/journalist was today wounded in #Soledar.
Anastasiya Yelsukova is "war correspondent" with Readovka. She suffered shrapnel wounds to her knee in #Ukraine's shelling of the Sil' railway station in Soledar. Wagner group says she is now back in Russia
Anastasiya Yelsukova is "war correspondent" with Readovka. She suffered shrapnel wounds to her knee in #Ukraine's shelling of the Sil' railway station in Soledar. Wagner group says she is now back in Russia
A big train derailment in #Russia.
This actually happened on Wednesday but I've only just found out about it.
22 wagons of the train came off the tracks in the Amur region.
📷StopTheWagons
This actually happened on Wednesday but I've only just found out about it.
22 wagons of the train came off the tracks in the Amur region.
📷StopTheWagons
Two more supporters to thank.
Anyone tipping me will get a mention in the thread (unless they request anonymity)
So a big shout out to Franciszek and Sarah.
Much blue and yellow love to you guys💙💛
Anyone tipping me will get a mention in the thread (unless they request anonymity)
So a big shout out to Franciszek and Sarah.
Much blue and yellow love to you guys💙💛
In #Berlin, angry Ukrainians came on to the streets to protest against the #Dnipro killings and also demanded Leopard-2 tanks from #Germany.
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
#Ukraine's warm spell is coming to an end, but temps are likely to still stay above freezing in most places.
Today another huge temperature record - this time in #Mykolaiv. The previous daily high on 20 Jan was just 9 degrees 68 years ago. Today a balmy 14 degrees.
Today another huge temperature record - this time in #Mykolaiv. The previous daily high on 20 Jan was just 9 degrees 68 years ago. Today a balmy 14 degrees.
Here's why #Germany MUST stop p*ssing around and send tanks.
The war won't end if #Russia takes all of #Ukraine. They openly say it on national TV.
Germany is in Moscow's sights:
The war won't end if #Russia takes all of #Ukraine. They openly say it on national TV.
Germany is in Moscow's sights:
https://twitter.com/Biz_Ukraine_Mag/status/1616470371309596672
Widespread reports emanating from Washington this evening that #Ukraine has been advised to scale back the military operation for the time being.
This would include conceding #Bakhmut to preserve lives and prepare for a later (spring) offensive to retake lost territories.
This would include conceding #Bakhmut to preserve lives and prepare for a later (spring) offensive to retake lost territories.
In the occupied part of #Kherson region, locals say #Russia is bombing its own side again.
Telegram channels report monitoring outgoing fire from Oleshky on the left bank, exploding just seconds later further away. Seems they're hitting #Radensk 20km away with 20 blasts heard.
Telegram channels report monitoring outgoing fire from Oleshky on the left bank, exploding just seconds later further away. Seems they're hitting #Radensk 20km away with 20 blasts heard.
Margot, thank you for your kind words and for donating the cost of a coffee.
Enjoy the weekend.
Enjoy the weekend.
The Pentagon submits evidence to the UN of #NorthKorea's involvement in the war on #Ukraine
UN sanctions forbid arms trades with the closed state.
Spokesman John Kirby showed the media how weapons were sent to the Wagner mercenary group.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
UN sanctions forbid arms trades with the closed state.
Spokesman John Kirby showed the media how weapons were sent to the Wagner mercenary group.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
This may be the last tweet of the daily thread and it's encouraging news
#Ukraine's Def Min @oleksiireznikov says their troops can start training on Leopard-2 tanks even though they haven't received any yet. An excellent initiative which minimises delays
ukrainian.voanews.com/a/tanky-dlja-u…
#Ukraine's Def Min @oleksiireznikov says their troops can start training on Leopard-2 tanks even though they haven't received any yet. An excellent initiative which minimises delays
ukrainian.voanews.com/a/tanky-dlja-u…
Oh ok. One more story, just seen this.
Thanks to the regular crew who suggested stories today.
So here heartbreaking testimony from a child, kidnapped by #Russia, told at the #WEF in #Davos today.
Thanks to the regular crew who suggested stories today.
So here heartbreaking testimony from a child, kidnapped by #Russia, told at the #WEF in #Davos today.
https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1616541450879094789?t=TKO8Azbrs_hzVwiJ0ys_lw&s=19
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