Notices by Defending Ukraine (ukrdef@mstdn.social)

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Ursula von der Leyen announces ReArm Europe plan to boost European defense capabilities

"This is a moment for Europe and we are ready to step up," Ursula von der Leyen said.

https://kyivindependent.com/eu-introduces-rearm-europe-plan-to-boost-european-defense-capabilities/

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office

Key developments on Feb. 28:Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval OfficeUS terminates support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, NBC reportsTrump may halt all military aid to https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-zelensky-trump-get-into-heated-argument-while-speaking-with-journalists-in-oval-office/

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Trump says Russian oligarchs could be eligible for $5 million US 'gold card'

"I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people," Trump told reporters on Feb. 25.

https://kyivindependent.com/trump-says-russian-oligarchs-could-be-eligible-for-5-million-us-gold-card/

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US objects to 'Russian aggression' language in G7 statement, straining unity on Ukraine, FT reports

The shift in U.S. rhetoric follows statements from President Donald Trump, who has blamed Ukraine for the war, accused Zelensky of acting like a "dictator," and suggested that Russia should be invited back into the G7.

https://kyivindependent.com/us-objects-to-russian-aggression-language-in-g7-statement-straining-unity-on-ukraine-ft-reports/

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Canada wants to participate in talks on Ukraine's security guarantees, official says

"We want to be part of conversations linked to more Canadians being involved in protecting Ukraine," Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Feb. 18.

https://kyivindependent.com/canada-is-interested-in-being-part-of-protecting-ukraine-official-says/

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As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says

Russian-controlled Transnistria has hosted Russian forces for decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russian troops have guarded the region, stalling any attempts for reintegration with Moldova.

https://kyivindependent.com/only-1500-russian-troops-left-in-transnistria-zelensky-says/

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The current US administration and entourage, their politics, their views just shown once more in Munich is a disgrace. Demanding 50% of all mineral resources of Ukraine is outrageous. I bet if there was no war, Zelenskyy would not have rejected politely but quoted something like "American china shop bull, go fuck yourself".

It‘s good that VD Leyen suggests stepping up massively for defense. Europe needs to become truly independent from the US, as they turn out to be just another enemy.
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Garry Kasparov: 'You never hear Russian opposition actually say Ukraine must win'

The Russian opposition is an odd bunch. While not supporting Russia's brutal all-out war against Ukraine and its people, the leaders of the so-called opposition don't want their country to lose.A number of those who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime https://kyivindependent.com/garry-kasparov-without-decisive-military-defeat-there-wont-be-change-in-russia/

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Ukraine's 'I Want to Live' project posts Korean-language video message, calls on North Korean soldiers to surrender

Launched in September 2022 by Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence, the 24-hour "I Want to Live" hotline helps Russian soldiers willingly surrender themselves or their units to the Ukrainian army.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-i-want-to-live-project-calls-on-north-korean-soldiers-to-surrender/

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Russia’s milbloggers celebrate executions of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region

Russian pro-war milbloggers have reacted to yet more reports of Ukrainian POWs being executed by Moscow’s forces by seeking to justify the killings, while some have even called for more.In the latest case of what appears to be an increasingly common occurrence, Russian troops reportedly shothttps://kyivindependent.com/russias-milbloggers-celebrate-executions-of-ukrainian-pows-in-kursk-region/

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Iran delivers satellites to Russia for rocket launch, media reports

Iran has delivered two domestically manufactured satellites to Russia for an upcoming launch, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Oct. 12. This marks the latest instance of space collaboration between the two nations, both of which are under U.S. sanctions.

https://kyivindependent.com/iran-delivers-satellites-to-russia-for-rocket-launch-media-reports/

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Russians say the shot down Su-34 was downed by a Ukrainian F-16. First time, if true. It is known that Ukraine got a large amount of air-to-air missiles. So that‘s what they are for.
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@NeonPurpleStar Thank you, corrected.

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Opinion: JD Vance’s neutrality pitch for Ukraine is a shortcut to Putin’s next invasion

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance might consider himself a genius for proposing “neutrality” for Ukraine as the centerpiece of his plan to end Russia’s war. For Vance, this appears to be a true eureka moment.Unfortunately, the concept of neutral status forhttps://kyivindependent.com/opinion-jd-vances-neutrality-pitch-for-ukraine-is-a-shortcut-to-putins-next-invasion/

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Advisor to Putin accuses West of isolating Kaliningrad by disrupting transit links

Nikolai Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accused the West on Sept. 27 of attempting to isolate Kaliningrad Oblast by disrupting transportation links between the exclave and mainland Russia.Speaking at a meeting in Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave https://kyivindependent.com/advisor-to-putin-accuses-west-of-isolating-kaliningrad-by-disrupting-transit-links/

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OSINT project reports another failed Russian nuclear missile test

Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported on Sept. 19 that a test launch of Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) resulted in failure at the launch site in Plesetsk, Russia based on analysis of satellite images.

https://kyivindependent.com/osint-project-reports-another-failed-russian-nuclear-missile-test/

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UPDATE: Russian strike on apartment building in Kharkiv injures 13, including children

The injured include one 8-year-old child and two 17-year-olds, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. Six of the wounded have been hospitalized and 60 people have been evacuated from the high-rise.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-strike-on-apartment-building-in-kharkiv-injures-at-least-12/

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Delivering more weapons to Ukraine will help ‘end the war’ sooner, Stoltenberg says

"The paradox is that the more weapons for Ukraine we are able to deliver, the more likely it is that we can reach a peace and end to the war," Stoltenberg said. "The more credible our long-term military support, the sooner the war will end."

https://kyivindependent.com/providing-ukraine-with-more-weaponry-will-make-it-more-likely-to-end-war-stoltenberg-says/

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Georgian leader's 'apology' for 2008 war could be a win for Russia, experts say

The de facto leader of the ruling Georgian Dream party stunned Georgians — who are rarely shocked by the turbulent political situation in the country — by declaring that Georgia should "apologize" for Russia's 2008 war against the country.Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili'shttps://kyivindependent.com/shameful-georgia-leaders-apology-for-2008-war-could-be-a-win-for-russia-experts-say/

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Armenia uncovers alleged coup plot with Russian traces

Yerevan on Sept. 18 accused five Armenian citizens and two former residents of Nagorno-Karabakh of undergoing military training in Russia in order to stage an armed coup in Armenia.

https://kyivindependent.com/armenia-coup/

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