#BREAKING: One year since the Russian invasion in Ukraine:
1. China offers peace plan - Russia & Ukraine respond 2. Fear around Moldova getting dragged in 3. The world reacts to the war's anniversary 4. Battles rage on in Ukraine
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Today marks the first anniversary since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.
The end of the war is nowhere in sight.
(below video published by Russia of the first day of the invasion)
Remotely addressing an anniversary event in Vilnius, Lithuania, Zelensky said that Ukraine had suffered “a year of hell”
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden have made high-profile speeches this week in which they criticized each other’s countries.
Poland began to equip anti-tank barriers on the border with the Russian Federation and Belarus, - Minister of Defense of Poland.
Two civilians were killed in Russian shelling of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine and two were wounded in a missile strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv, as per regional officials.
Ukrainian forces repelled 90 Russian attacks in the northeast and east over the past 24 hours.
Russian troops attacked near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region and around Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Shakhtarsk in the Donetsk region, where, according to the Ukrainian military, Russia is concentrating its offensive efforts.
The United Nations votes to demand Russia 'immediately' withdraw from Ukraine. 141 members voted for the resolution, 7 opposed, and 32 abstained, including China and India.
"The West has ... brazenly ignored our concerns and continue bringing the military infrastructure of NATO closer and closer to our borders," Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the General Assembly.
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he urged Biden to seek NATO deployment of additional military equipment, such as HIMARS artillery or attack helicopters, in the Baltic states.
White House has announced that Joe Biden will conduct a virtual meeting with the leaders of G7 on Friday to discuss the invasion.
Further on, the White House said that the U.S. will announce sanctions against Russian individuals and entities on Friday and a package for energy and economical support will also be announced.
A senior defense official said Russia will stick to agreed limits on nuclear missiles and keep informing the US about changes in its deployments, despite the suspension of the New START treaty.
Josep Borrel said that he does not consider the conflict in Ukraine a third World War.
Below is his message to the world along with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Danilov announced that Ukraine can now strike at 100-150km distance.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken: “Countries like India and South Africa, which have not joined the West in denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, were likely on a trajectory away from alignment with Moscow but that process would not happen ‘in one fell swoop’.”
Eiffel Tower lights up in Ukraine colors – More western capitals are expected to follow suit.
China has also published its 12-points stance on the Ukraine crisis, where #1 states: Respecting the Sovereignty of all countries.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has issued a statement claiming that Ukrainian and “Azov” Forces are preparing to stage “False Provocations” from the Breakaway-Region of Transnistria.
Similar statement was made by the Russian Government prior to the Invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky responds to China's peace deal.
- I don't think this was a Chinese peace plan, it stated its thoughts
- I think China has started talking about Ukraine, and this is not bad; Chinese statement respects our territorial integrity
🚨JUST IN: Zelensky says he plans to meet China's president Xi Jinping
🚨Russia's response to China's peace deal. Russian Foreign Ministry:
1. We appreciate China's peace plan 2. We shares beijing's views 3. Recognizing new territorial realities in Ukraine is needed for achieving peace
Point 3 is the predicament. It's all about territory....
#BREAKING: The World Bank announced $2.5 billion in additional grant financing for Ukraine.
#BREAKING: The White House received evidence that Russia will provide Iran with SU-35 Fighter Aircrafts in exchange for Iran's support in the Ukraine war
Zelensky: I think that no country in the world can stand alone against such an aggressive war. Probably, the United States could, but, fortunately, they have no borders with the Russian Federation.
Activists parked a bombed-out Russian tank in front of Russia's embassy in Berlin while thousands went on the streets protesting against Russia's invasion.
🚨#BREAKING: Zelensky said Ukraine is preparing for a military seizure of Crimea
“We are ready mentally, we are preparing technically.”
If true, Russia could consider this an attack on their territory & may resort to tactical nuclear weapons
(based on their prior statements)
"I really believe that China is not going to supply weapons to Russia. This is priority number one for me and I'm doing my best to prevent that from happening." - Zelensky
Do you believe China will supply weaponry to Russia?
🚨#IMPORTANT - Zelensky's response when asked about reintegrating Crimea back into Ukraine:
#UPDATE: Biden does not currently expect China to supply Russia with military equipment.
WSJ called China’s supply of military equipment to Russia a “game-changer”
So much shit happening behind the scenes 😡
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Since Alan Shepard's historic 1961 flight, astronauts have relied on spacesuits for protection and work in space.
From the silver Mercury suits to the revolutionary SpaceX EVA Suit, these personal spacecraft have safeguarded explorers during launches, spacewalks, and moon landings.
1. PROJECT MERCURY
When NASA's Mercury program started, spacesuits evolved from earlier high-altitude flight suits, enhanced with Mylar for added strength and temperature resilience.
On February 20, 1962, astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. wore his silver Mercury spacesuit for his historic flight, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth.
After 3 orbits, Friendship 7 landed in the Atlantic Ocean, where Glenn was recovered by the Navy Destroyer Noa.
Glenn is unique for having flown in both a Mercury and a shuttle suit.
Source: ThoughtCo
2. PROJECT GEMINI SPACE SUIT
Future moonwalker Neil Armstrong in his Gemini G-2C training suit.
Unlike the rigid Mercury suit, the Gemini suit was designed for flexibility and spacewalking.
However, cooling with air proved ineffective, leading to overheating, exhaustion, and helmet fogging during spacewalks.
🇺🇸🧵FACT-CHECKING THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE BETWEEN KAMALA AND TRUMP
ABC News hosted the first 2024 presidential debate between Kamala and Trump in Philadelphia. Here’s a breakdown of the key claims from both candidates and how they measure up to the facts.
1- TRUMP CLAIM: "We have inflation like very few people have ever seen before. Probably the worst in our nation’s history."
FACT-CHECK: False. Inflation was high under Biden, peaking at 9%, but it has been worse historically, like during the 1980s oil crisis (14.5%).
2- HARRIS CLAIM: Trump left us the "worst unemployment since the Great Depression."
FACT-CHECK: False. Unemployment peaked at 14.8% in April 2020 during the pandemic but dropped to 6.4% by January 2021.
Kamala faces off against Trump in their first debate since becoming the Democratic nominee.
Here's what you need to know about tomorrow night's high-stakes event: 👇
THE RULES.
Debate rules remain largely unchanged, including muted mics when candidates aren't speaking.
This controversial measure, initially seen as a challenge for Trump, may now work in his favor.
Kamala's team voiced concerns but agreed to avoid a potential Trump withdrawal.
With no audience and strict rules against direct questioning and props, this debate promises to be a focused battle of ideas.
Let's break down where Trump and Kamala stand on 8 key issues.
1. ABORTION.
Trump:
"If Kamala Harris has her way, they will have a federal law for abortion to rip the baby out of the womb in the 8th or 9th month."
Kamala:
"We who believe in reproductive freedom will stop Donald Trump's extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own bodies."
🧵🇺🇸 5 BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM TRUMP'S INTERVIEW WITH MARK LEVIN
Trump's recent interview with Mark Levin on Fox covered a range of topics, from foreign policy to domestic issues.
And Trump did not hold back—no surprise there!
Let's dive into the 5 most significant takeaways:
1. 🇺🇸 TARIFFS AND AMERICAN JOBS
"It's not a tax on the middle class; it's a tax on other countries... Without tariffs, we'll lose jobs in Detroit, Michigan, South Carolina, and beyond.
We've already lost 57% of our car manufacturing over the last 30 years."
2. 🇷🇺🇨🇳 RUSSIA-CHINA ALLIANCE
"We could have had a much different relationship with Russia.
I will say this, between Obama and Biden, they pushed Russia into the arms of China.
And I've always said that would be the worst thing that could happen in terms of the world."