Welcome along to the daily thread for Day 440 of the war in #Ukraine
More deadly missile attacks launched in the early hours this morning by #Russia on what is supposed to be one of the sacred days in the calendar, 9 May. #Russia has no victory to celebrate.
All the news here⬇️
It was another busy day yesterday, a lot of news from the battlefields of #Ukraine and beyond too.
For a catch up on anything you missed on Monday, click and scroll down from this link:
Putin's arrived for his speech after all it seems. His ability to coerce other Heads of State from a handful of ex (still?) Soviet states provides him protection from attack - a genuine human shield.
This isn't as new, nor as near to fruition as it seems from many headlines.
In reality it's another appeal, also testing the water about sending long-range weapons to #Ukraine.
The British led International Fund posted this request over a week ago.
Nothing unexpected at the 9 May parade in #Moscow.
However, #Putin's rant was shorter than usual, saying the "world is at a turning point" and just hours after combing them saying "the people of #Ukraine had become hostages to a state coup"🤡
Also shorter the military parade🤣
1/2 #Prigozhin tries to steal the headlines again.
The #Wagner owner publishes a 27 minute video, starting with a 10-minute speech, ranting that his mercenaries have still not received shells to fight in #Bakhmut, despite saying a couple of days ago ammo had arrived.
2/2
Some sources say Prigozhin was warned leaving positions would be seen as a criminal offence - interesting as mercenaries are illegal in #Russia anyway.
So the wannabe warlord is again threatening to leave #Bakhmut, it seems unlikely, but Wagner need to send troops to Africa
It was also an uncomfortable night for the British Ambassador in #Kyiv.
#Russia protest group "Freedom of Russia" has struck one of the Kremlin's military planes.
They released this video showing an Su-24 bomber burning in #Novosibirsk. It was at the factory awaiting repair. Sorry about the music!
Happy Victory Day!! #StopRussiaNOW
Activists in #Poland make things a little awkward for #Russia's ambassador.
This display has been created near the mausoleum of Soviet soldiers, where a Russian delegation plans to lay flowers today.
The first semi final takes place in #Liverpool tonight.
The second is on Thursday.
Holders Ukraine (nominal host) and the UK get a bye to Saturday's final.
But who will win #Eurovision ?
2/3 #Ukraine's song was not the best 12 months ago but picked up many votes as everyone's second favourite.
While this year's entry by Tvorchi is also not the best in my opinion, it will do very well because of the public vote with so many refugees able to vote in other countries
3/3 Bookies reckon the clear winner of #Eurovision2023, will be #Sweden with Loreen back again.
Sweden last won in 2015 but they're odds-on to win on Saturday
#Finland's the only real opponent, expected to finish 2nd
On Saturday I'll do a Eurovision flavoured #UkraineWar thread!
Three people have been wounded, two of whom are now in hospital after an attack by #Russia on #Kupiansk this evening.
Local officials say a "civil industry facility" was hit, as well as 5 private residential buildings.
No further details yet.
The CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall says joint venture agreements with companies in #Ukraine should be signed in the "coming weeks"
This will enable Ukraine to make its own equipment with Armin Papperger saying they may manage 400 Panther type battle tanks per year.
Good. So let's get this straight - many countries think Wagner are terrorists. Yet paid for and directed by #Russia, which most countries are too afraid to say is a Terrorist State.
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.
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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:
Here we go then, another day in Russia's imperial war on Ukraine
Too many "allies" of Ukraine lacked vision, understanding or balls, or all three and merely tried to stop the punching, while the US now rather sadistically aids the killing while shouting "peace"
It's Monday's🧵
Day 1293 has started quietly, but with politicians back in offices, there may be developments later.
Sunday was a day of violence, recrimination and clearing up after the worst single night's attack in world history, in terms of projectiles.
Review here: