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Ukraine Invasion: Part 45

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MagicFox · 26/09/2023 20:14

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Naem · 16/11/2023 22:51

@MissConductUS How is Gavin Newsom on Ukraine? Twitter seems to be suggesting he might be a possible contender for the democratic nomination if something happens to Biden.

blueshoes · 16/11/2023 23:11

Incredibly high losses of 1,330

Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
MMBaranova · 16/11/2023 23:30

@Naem what do you hear about/from your family (obviously if you can't disclose, that is understood)? From what you said previously, it sounds to me like they might be pretty close to the front line at the moment, but I may have got the geography wrong.

Apologies, didn't notice this. Have been busy with a range of things and have found a lot of online things sapping recently.

The ones in Dnipro and around are OK in a during a war sense.

The trio S West of Nova Kakhovka have not been in contact with any of us for some time and we assume they are dead. They always found ways to stay in touch with someone through difficult times and we don't believe they would not get through to relatives in some way. Last we had contact there weren't many others still living in their area and it is close to where the cross river activity has been going on. So our assumption is no news is bad news, but don't really know.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 16/11/2023 23:34

I will cross my fingers that they are simply cut off but will turn out to be OK, no matter how unlikely.

Naem · 16/11/2023 23:37

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 16/11/2023 23:34

I will cross my fingers that they are simply cut off but will turn out to be OK, no matter how unlikely.

Agreed, I do hope so, although hope can be a sapping thing. Really sorry to hear they haven't been in contact.

blueshoes · 17/11/2023 00:10

@MMBaranova so sorry about your family. Must be horrible not knowing

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 17/11/2023 09:42

Unites 24

🔘 The GUR (Main Intelligence Directorate) reported that a fire broke out in a military unit located in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, resulting in the destruction of the enemy's arsenal.

Andriy Yusov, an intelligence representative, remarked to hromadske, "We can neither confirm nor deny [Ukraine's involvement in the fire], but today, the enemy lost another arsenal."

As per the GUR Ministry of Defense representative's statements, it appears the incident affected the GRAU (Main Missile and Artillery Directorate) arsenal within the military unit numbered 57229-51.

🔘 If the Polish authorities fail to resolve the issue of blocked border crossings with Ukraine, the European Commission is considering initiating punitive proceedings against Poland, as reported by RMF FM.

🔘 Minister of Strategic Industry Kamyshin revealed that Ukraine manufactures several of its own drones each month, resembling the Iranian Shahed models.

"We've initiated mass production of a product akin to the 'Ukrainian Shahed' without explicitly naming it, and currently, our output stands at dozens per month," he elaborated.

🔘 The Ministry of Finance of Japan reported a staggering 47.7% decline in trade turnover between Japan and the Russian Federation for October, totaling 666 million US dollars.

The agency provided detailed figures:

▫️ Export of passenger cars to Russia plummeted by 46.8% in comparison to the same period last year.

▫️ Export of spare parts and components for vehicles to the Russian Federation dwindled by 39%.

▫️ Import of LNG from Russia experienced a 4.6% decrease compared to October 2022.

▫️ Imports The spokesperson for the South Korean company "Hyundai Rotem" has revealed that the company is contemplating the potential supply of N-WAY 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in the future. of grain from the Russian Federation

🔘 🇨🇭Switzerland advocated the creation of a special tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine

🔘 The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Ukrainian economy, highlighting positive growth prospects and improvements in key economic indicators.

Projections indicate that the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is poised to rise by 3.7% in 2024 and experience robust growth of 6.1% in 2025.

Inflation rates have shown a significant decline, dropping to 7.1% as of September 2023. Forecasts suggest a further decrease to 7.6% by 2025.

While the budget deficit is expected to remain elevated in 2024, the anticipated growth in GDP is predicted to bolster revenues in 2025, ultimately leading to a reduction in the deficit.

However, estimates indicate a growth in public debt, potentially reaching just under 100% of the GDP by 2025.

🔘 UNITED24 has initiated a collaboration with LEGO Creators, marking the launch of our joint project #LEGOwithUKRAINE.

This project features the iconic structures of Mother Ukraine in Kyiv, the Mariupol water tower, and the Crimean Swallow's Nest, crafted by three talented artists: Artur Samkov from Poland, Maksym Mitiakin from Ukraine, and Ievhen Tonev from the USA.

Each of these constructions is limited to five instances and cannot be purchased but can be acquired through a donation of $24 or more. All proceeds collected will be dedicated to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.

The primary objective of #LEGOwithUKRAINE is to shed light on Ukraine, celebrate its remarkable architectural landmarks, and inspire a global love for the country.

🔘 The spokesperson for the South Korean company "Hyundai Rotem" has revealed that the company is contemplating the potential supply of N-WAY 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in the future.

🔘 The US Treasury Department has implemented sanctions targeting three oil tankersKazan, Ligovsky Prospect, and NS Centuryoperating from the United Arab Emirates due to their involvement in transporting Russian oil.

These tankers were placed on the sanctions list for transporting Russian oil at prices exceeding the established ceiling of $60 per barrel.

Additionally, the United States has imposed sanctions on multiple Russian or Russian-affiliated companies, along with a former Serbian minister engaged in business activities within the Russian Federation.

🔘 Norway's Minister of Justice, Emilie Enger Mehl, following the announcement of the closure of four checkpoints on Finland's border with Russia, confirmed Norway's readiness to adopt similar measures on its side as well.

The Estonian government is also contemplating the prospect of closing border crossing points with Russia in response to Finland's decision, prompted by the surge in migrant arrivals.

🔘 The total casualties suffered by the Russian military in the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine are estimated between 300,000 to 400,000 individuals, encompassing both killed and wounded personnel. The Guardian reported this figure based on information from Western officials.

Furthermore, these officials indicated that in the recent clashes near Avdiivka, Russia is experiencing losses ranging from 500 to 1,000 individuals per day.

🔘 The Independent reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin might face a potential war crime case related to the planned famine in Ukraine. Evidence suggests that the Kremlin orchestrated the famine in Ukraine in advance, intending to seize substantial amounts of Ukrainian grain months before initiating a full-scale invasion.

Global Rights Compliance (GRC), an international human rights law firm, highlights that following the invasion's commencement, the aggressors deliberately targeted regions abundant in grain and essential food production infrastructure.

🔘 Trump is the biggest danger to the world in 2024, — The Economist

Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
DesdamonasHandkerchief · 17/11/2023 09:52

Live: Ukraine

🔷 Last night, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 16 Shahed kamikaze drones and one Kh-59 missile.

In total, the enemy has launched 18 drones in Ukraine. There were also attacks on the Kharkiv region with S-300 anti-aircraft missiles.

Preliminary, there were no casualties or injuries.

🔶 The German publishing house Hoffmann and Campe is stopping the sale of books by journalist Hubert Seipel about Vladimir Putin after an investigation revealed that the books were funded by Russia.

🔷 🇫🇮Finland is closing four out of five checkpoints on the border with Russia, - the Finnish Prime Minister.

Citizens of Iraq, Yemen and other countries have begun to come to Finland via Russia to seek asylum. Finland believes that Russia is doing this on purpose and even is sponsoring it financially.

🔶 Russian propagandists believe that those Western leaders who propose negotiations with Russia are rats running away from a sinking ship.

This is a very Russian way of thinking - they see such moves as weakness.
t.me/liveukraine_media/15564

🔷 Putin may receiveve_ another wanted list from the International Criminal Court - for trying to organize an artificial famine in Ukraine –The Independent *

The international law firm Global Rights Compliance is working on it.

GRC found evidence that in December 2021, Russia purchased three huge 170-meter grain carriers to export grain by sea. The export of grain from the occupied territories also began in the first week of the occupation. At times, 12,000 tons were exported per day.

There are other signs of preparations for the export of grain.

If it can be proved that this was a plan, Putin will be put on the international wanted list again as the organizer of the famine in Ukraine.

🔶 🇸🇰🇺🇦 Transporters in Slovakia have followed the Poles in blocking the border with Ukraine

The Union of Road Carriers of Slovakia (UNAS) is blocking the Vysne Nemecke border crossing. Its representatives want to express their support for their Polish colleagues.

🔷 Kherson is under massive fire from the Russian army. Three casualties have already been reported, including a 15-year-old girl and her 52-year-old relative.

🔶 🇳🇴 Norwegian Minister of Justice Emilie Mehl, amid reports of the closure of four checkpoints on Finland's border with Russia, confirmed her readiness to take similar measures on the Norwegian side.

🇪🇪 The Estonian government is also considering closing border crossing points with Russia after Finland's similar decision in response to the influx of migrants

🔷 🇨🇭The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland is investigating media reports about the alleged supply of Swiss-made ammunition to Ukraine by the Polish company UMO SP.

On Thursday, the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung published an article claiming that the Polish UMO SP re-exported ammunition produced by SwissP Defence to Ukraine.

🔶 ⚡️⚡️The Marine Corps Command has reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have established positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, securing several footholds.

🔷 Massive explosion in Volgograd, Russia
Locals report that a radiator factory is on fire.

🔶 President Biden has signed a bill for short-term government funding aimed at averting a government shutdown. Notably, this funding does not encompass support for either Ukraine or Israel.

MissConductUS · 17/11/2023 11:29

@Naem, As governor of California, Newsom sent some humanitarian aid to Ukraine very early in the war, and hasn't really commented on it publically since. It's traditional for state governors to stay out of foreign affairs. I suspect his stance is similar to Biden's and most Democrats.

blueshoes · 17/11/2023 11:32

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-16-2023

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of November 15 to 16.
  • Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev announced on November 16 that Russian authorities are strengthening Russian air defense over Russia’s Central Federal Okrug, likely in response to Ukraine’s recently implied intent to conduct an interdiction campaign against Russian supply routes in rear areas during the winter.
  • Russian milbloggers continued to criticize actors in the Russian information space for distorting the reality of the Russian war effort, highlighting an emerging cyclical dynamic in the Russian information space in which the majority of Russian sources coalesce around a particular predominant narrative and, in turn, a subset of different sources coalesces to criticize the majority’s prevailing opinion.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded a prominent Russian milblogger who was previously critical of Russia’s military performance during its full-scale invasion with a prestigious state honor, continuing the Kremlin’s long-standing effort to coopt milbloggers and make them loyal to the Kremlin.
  • Ukraine stated that the continued Russian occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has resulted in equipment and maintenance failures that threaten the plant’s security.
  • The Ukrainian and IAEA reports indicate that Russia’s presence and exclusive control over the ZNPP is increasing, suggesting that similar failures may escalate under continued Russian occupation.
  • Cyprus has reportedly been complicit in helping Russian elites, sanctioned for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014 and 2022, launder money.
  • Gazprom Media Holdings, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom, announced on November 16 that it acquired the majority share of a large Russian blogger agency, likely in an effort to expand its already extensive control over the Russian media space.
  • Russian authorities discovered former Russian 6th Air Force and Air Defense Army Commander Lieutenant General Vladimir Sviridov dead in his home in Stavropol Krai on November 15.
  • Russian forces continued offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of Donetsk City, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area, near Robotyne, and northeast of Vasylivka and advanced near Avdiivka.
  • The Russian Ministry of Education issued a draft order establishing a course called “Fundamentals of Security and Defense of the Motherland” for Russian middle and high school students starting in September 2024.
  • The Russian government and Russian occupation authorities continue to forcibly deport children in occupied Ukraine to Russia under the rubric of educational programs.
Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
L1ttledrummergirl · 17/11/2023 14:26

Russian authorities discovered former Russian 6th Air Force and Air Defense Army Commander Lieutenant General Vladimir Sviridov dead in his home in Stavropol Krai on November 15

At least if he was found inside his home, he didn't fall out of a window.

@MMBaranova I hope you hear from your family soon. Flowers

DdraigGoch · 17/11/2023 15:03

Russian propagandists believe that those Western leaders who propose negotiations with Russia are rats running away from a sinking ship.

Well I'd certainly describe Musk as a 'rat'

MMBaranova · 17/11/2023 15:50

> I will cross my fingers that they are simply cut off but will turn out to be OK, no matter how unlikely.

Yes, we really don't know. So far as I can make sense of things, over the months there was initially interoperability across Ru and Ua networks in their area for a considerable time. Then it ceased. Then as Ukraine forces moved forward when the land across on the Kherson side was retaken they had access to Ua networks. Then 8 weeks or so ago all contact stopped.

Despite many leaving the area (and there were near neighbours an aunt knew who she was in touch with before they moved out) my relatives are stubborn limpet types and are unlikely to have evacuated willingly. If they have moved we think they would have been in touch in some way. So the assumption is that they are not alive, but you never know.

Natsku · 17/11/2023 16:58

I'm so sorry @MMBaranova I'll hold hope that they are ok and just unable to contact

PerkingFaintly · 17/11/2023 17:32

Oh @MMBaranova I'm so sorry.

And thank you for being so generous and always making such informative posts here, despite the weight you're carrying personally.

It's always much appreciated; but also please don't feel you have to come here when it's all too much.

Mb76 · 17/11/2023 18:50

@MMBaranova im sorry the contact with your Kherson family has been lost. I hope they are ok and will get in touch soon. I can’t imagine how worried you all must be 😥

Mb76 · 17/11/2023 19:01

I’m finding myself really triggered by people comparing the Israel -Gaza conflict to the invasion of Ukraine. It’s not the same! Not in any way these are comparable. Just saw some examples on another thread and they really got under my skin.
Earlier in the week an international colleague said the same thing, I had to leave the video call (it escalated a bit, in a different direction regarding who’s “wrong” in the current Middle East conflict)
I don’t know if I’m being too sensitive, biased or unreasonable or maybe just fatigued from it all

PerkingFaintly · 17/11/2023 19:08

@Mb76 @MMBaranova Flowers

blueshoes · 17/11/2023 21:00

@Mb76 I hope you don't mind me asking and feel free to ignore if it is too upsetting to explain. What on earth could be the twisted basis for drawing parallels between Hamas/Israel and Ukraine/Russia?

The mind boggles. You are not sensitive at all.

Surplus2requirements · 17/11/2023 22:11

Mb76 · 17/11/2023 19:01

I’m finding myself really triggered by people comparing the Israel -Gaza conflict to the invasion of Ukraine. It’s not the same! Not in any way these are comparable. Just saw some examples on another thread and they really got under my skin.
Earlier in the week an international colleague said the same thing, I had to leave the video call (it escalated a bit, in a different direction regarding who’s “wrong” in the current Middle East conflict)
I don’t know if I’m being too sensitive, biased or unreasonable or maybe just fatigued from it all

I struggle with this as well, I've seen posts from both sides of Israel/Gaza trying to draw comparisons with Ukraine/Russia to point score (bizarrely NI as well).
I try not to engage with them as they only seem to care about the political optics and nothing for the human tragedy on both sides.

These Ukraine threads are truly a beacon of light, while there is obviously a bias of support there is a strong emphasis on reliable information and no tolerance of misinformation whoever is putting it out there.

The Israel/Palistine threads are a battle of misinformation, whataboutery and straw man arguments

blueshoes · 18/11/2023 00:15

Kyiv Independent Telegram highlights

⚡Regional authorities (https://kyivindependent.com/authorities-dry-port-for-grain-exports-to-be-created-in-zakarpattia-oblast/): A logistical hub and 'Dry port' for grain exports to be created in Zakarpattia Oblast. The Horonda Platform will be constructed partially using funding from Italian investors and will create over 200 jobs.

⚡US sanctions (https://kyivindependent.com/us-sanctions-russia-affiliated-individuals-companies-in-balkans/) Russia-affiliated individuals, companies in Balkans.

⚡️Usyk vs Fury match scheduled for February in Saudi Arabia (https://kyivindependent.com/usyk-vs-fury-match-scheduled-for-february-in-saudi-arabia/). Usyk’s historic wins in the heavyweight area has brought international attention on Ukraine’s boxing prowess.

⚡️ Russian delegation to North Korea completes (https://kyivindependent.com/russian-delegation-to-north-korea-completes-visit/) visit. Western officials are concerned about bilateral cooperation between the two countries because Pyongyang has provided over one million artillery rounds to Russia.

⚡️ US earmarks (https://kyivindependent.com/us-earmarks-additional-500-million-for-ukraines-energy-infrastructure/) additional $500 million for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

⚡️ Reuters survey: More Americans support (https://kyivindependent.com/reuters-survey-more-americans-support-arming-ukraine-than-israel/) arming Ukraine than Israel. 41% of Americans support providing arms for Ukraine, while just 31% supported weapons for Israel.

⚡️Zelensky: Ukraine is working on boosting (https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-is-working-on-boosting-air-defense-throughout-periphery-regions/) air defense throughout periphery regions such as Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia. Advanced western air defense systems such as Patriot batteries have overwhelmingly been placed in the capital city of Kyiv.

⚡️Study: Over 2,400 children (https://kyivindependent.com/study-over-2-400-children-have-been-deported-from-ukraine-to-belarus/) have been deported from Ukraine to Belarus.

⚡️Russian attacks in Kherson Oblast kill 6 (https://kyivindependent.com/russian-multi-weapons-attacks-in-kherson-oblast-kill-6-injure-at-least-10-including-1-child/), injure at least 10, including 1 child. Russian forces used a variety of different weapons, including artillery, drones, multiple-launch-rocket systems, tanks, and planes to attack

⚡️Biden signs (https://kyivindependent.com/biden-signs-temporary-spending-bill-without-aid-for-ukraine-israel/) temporary spending bill without aid for Ukraine, Israel.

⚡️Zelensky: Artillery munition deliveries to Ukraine have decreased (https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-artillery-munition-deliveries-to-ukraine-have-decreased-since-israel-hamas-war/) since Israel-Hamas War.

⚡️BBC: 20,000 Ukrainian men have illegally (https://kyivindependent.com/bbc-20-000-ukrainian-men-have-illegally-crossed-border-since-february-2022/) crossed border since February 2022 to Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and Moldova

⚡️ US to ensure sustainability of Ukrainian F-16s (https://kyivindependent.com/us-to-ensure-f-16-sustainability-by-providing-spare-parts/) by providing spare parts.

⚡️Ukrainian Marines: Russia has suffered close to 3,500 casualties (https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-marines-russia-has-suffered-close-to-3-500-casualties-in-dnipro-river-battles/) in Dnipro River battles.

⚡️Zelensky: Kremlin plans campaign to destabilize Ukraine (https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-kremlin-planning-campaign-to-destabilize-ukraine-potential-coup/), potential coup.

⚡️Energy giant DTEK calls for more air defense systems (https://kyivindependent.com/energy-giant-dtek-calls-for-more-air-defense-systems-as-harsh-winter-looms/) as winter looms to better protect its critical infrastructure from Russian attacks

⚡️Dutch defense minister announces (https://kyivindependent.com/dutch-defense-minister-vows-2-2-billion-worth-of-new-military-aid-for-ukraine-in-2024/) $2 billion of military aid for Ukraine in 2024.

⚡️New natural gas deposit discovered (https://kyivindependent.com/naftogaz-says-it-discovered-new-natural-gas-site-in-western-zakarpattia-oblast/) in Carpathians, Naftogaz says. This offers what could be a promising outlook for Ukraine's domestic gas production amid war.

Bulgaria's Soviet stockpiles and large defense industry key to Ukraine's success (https://kyivindependent.com/despite-strong-russian-influence-bulgaria-to-provide-ukraine-with-arms/). But Bulgaria has had to walk a fine line, trying to covertly support Ukraine without provoking Russia.

⚡️15 Russian warships destroyed (https://kyivindependent.com/15-russian-ships-destroyed-12-damaged-ukraines-navy-says/), 12 damaged, Ukraine's navy says.

⚡Russia calls (https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-calls-finlands-decision-to-restrict-border-with-russia-big-mistake/) Finland's decision to restrict border crossings 'big mistake.'

⚡Germany joins (https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-germany-start-talks-on-security-guarantees/) G7 talks on potential security guarantees for Ukraine.

⚡️French engineering company Alstom will leave (https://kyivindependent.com/french-engineering-company-alstom-will-leave-russia-before-2024/) Russia before 2024, planning to sell 20% of its stake in the Russian railcar manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) by the end of 2023,

⚡️National Police intensifying (https://kyivindependent.com/national-police-intensifying-efforts-to-combat-draft-evasion/) efforts to combat draft evasion.

Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
MagicFox · 18/11/2023 07:11

I found this to be a very good conversation on the broad landscape: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/shield-of-the-republic/id1589548143?i=1000635061312

Shield of the Republic podcast

Eric and Eliot host Bruno Tertrais, the Deputy DIrector of France's Fondation Pour La Recherche Strategique, one of the country's leading think tanks and author of the recent book La Guerre des Mondes: Le Retour de la geopolitique et le choc des Empires (War of the Worlds: The Return of Geopolitics and the Shock of Empires). They discuss historical analogies that shed light on the current geopolitical moment including the pre-World War II, interwar, and early Cold War periods, the Korean War and the emergence of the bipolar world, the role of nuclear deterrence and alliances in today's geopolitical strategic competition among the US, Russia and China. Bruno describes the contemporary global order as less a world of blocs and than families of nations that cluster around the West or the authoritarian powers of Russia, Iran and China. They discuss the re-emergence of geopolitical concepts like "heartland" continental powers focused on land power and rimland maritime powers focused on naval power. They also touch on French policy under President Macron and the impact of US domestic political dysfunction on European views of international security.

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DesdamonasHandkerchief · 18/11/2023 10:25

United 24

🔵 The state of Iowa in the USA recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people. This is already the 33rd state that has made such a decision.

🟡 Denmark hands over autonomous hydrographic systems to Ukrainian navy sailors, The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This system (SeaBat T51) is equipped with a multibeam echosounder designed to survey the bottom topography for situational awareness of the underwater space. Its capabilities allow for the detection of underwater objects, which is of great importance for Ukrainian sailors today, said the head of the hydrographic service of the Ukrainian Navy, Roman Honcharenko.

They will help naval sailors obtain detailed seabed topography, thus significantly enhancing seabed exploration capabilities, which are sometimes crucial for maritime safety and environmental protection, the officer added.

🔵 Russia has accelerated the integration of its А-50 AEW&C planes and S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems due to concerns about future supplies of Western fighter aircrafts to Ukraine — British intelligence.

🟡 At least 2,442 Ukrainian children have been taken to Belarus since the beginning of full-scale invasion.

These children (between the ages of 6 and 17) have been deported to at least 13 facilities in Belarus. They underwent a process of "re-education", where they were propagandized with cultural, historical, social, and patriotic ideas that "meet the political interests" of the regimes in Belarus and Russia. Some of the children have undergone military training, including at the internal security bases in Belarus.

This is stated in a study from Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL), which found that the displacement of Ukrainian children was directly coordinated by Oleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin with "support from the intelligence agencies of Russia and Belarus."

The report emphasizes that the deportation of Ukrainian children to Belarus and Russia as well as their "re-education" are systematic things.

🔵 🇸🇪🏫Sweden to give €6.5 million to rebuild schools and kindergartens in Ukraine.

The money will be transferred to the UNESCO fund and used to equip shelters in schools and kindergartens to make them winter-proof, as well as to ensure water and toilet facilities, the Swedish government's press service reports.

According to the Swedish government, more than 3,000 educational establishments have been damaged and 360 have been completely destroyed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

🟡 Currently, there are 4,337 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in Russian captivity – press service of the Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporary Occupied Territories.

The ministry's commission established that it includes 3,574 military personnel and 763 civilians.

🔵 Estonia has installed anti-tank barriers on the eastern border with Russia

🟡 🇭🇺 Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán stated that the situation with the Hungarian language and education in Transcarpathia under the USSR was better than today under independent Ukraine

🔵 Ukraine has initiated discussions regarding bilateral security commitments with Germany, marking the sixth country engaged in these negotiations, as announced by the Office of the President.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Ihor Zhovkva, led the Ukrainian negotiating team. He underscored Germany's significance as a key contributor in providing financial, military, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

🟡 Czech volunteers unveiled the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, intended for transfer to Ukraine.

Valued at 4.2 million euros, the funds for this helicopter's acquisition will be gathered through donations from citizens across the European Union.

In just the initial day of the collection drive, Europeans generously donated €125,000 toward this cause. The combat vehicle has been named "Chestmir" (Honor and Peace).

🔵 The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has announced that in the Kherson region, Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully established a foothold on multiple bridgeheads along the left bank of the Dnipro.

According to their report, the defense forces are maintaining control over these positions, having repelled six enemy attacks. Additionally, they are actively working to widen and strengthen the established bridgehead.

Furthermore, the General Staff highlighted that the Defense Forces are continuing their offensive operations in the Melitopol and Bakhmut directions.

🟡 Serbia's Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure, Goran Vesic, expressed Serbia's interest in participating in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts following the war initiated by Russia.

Vesic conveyed Serbia's willingness to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine once the war instigated by Russia comes to an end.

🔵 A 20-meter photo depicting the car graveyard in Irpin was displayed in New York, serving as a poignant reminder highlighted by The Guardian that the conflict persists, aiming to bring attention to the ongoing war to the local populace.
t.me/United24media/15483

🟡 A two-day Ukrainian-American conference focusing on defense-industrial matters is scheduled to take place in Washington from December 6-7, as confirmed by Adrienne Watson, the spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council.

The conference aims to bring together representatives from American and Ukrainian industries and governments to deliberate on potential collaborations, including joint production and other forms of industrial cooperation within Ukraine.

Defense Minister Umyerov mentioned separately that the conference, termed DFNC1: US Edition, will serve as a follow-up to the Defense Industries Forum held in Kyiv at the end of September.

DesdamonasHandkerchief · 18/11/2023 11:22

Live: Ukraine

🔷 In Poland, a book was recently published by journalist Zbigniew Parafianowicz about the "behind the scenes" of the first months of the full-scale Russian invasion. The author spoke to government officials and the military (on anonymous terms), and here is what he has to say:

◾Yes, you've heard that the US was confident that Kyiv would fall in 3 days. The journalist writes that Jake Sullivan even argued about it with Polish presidential secretary Jakub Kumoch, who was convinced of a Ukrainian victory. Washington finally agreed to hand over the tanks after a meeting between Biden and Duda.

◾But the situation with the fighter jets was "not so clear". Then the Poles decided to act on their own. They disassembled 10 MiG-29s and left them in a wooded area near the border. Kyiv was informed about the "orphan" parts, which were quickly collected by our military. This happened several months before the official handover of the aircraft by the international coalition.

◾Polish special services ensured the safety of Ukrainian delegates participating in the negotiations in Belarus (March 2022). They accompanied them in helicopters, which landed on the Belarusian territory and took them out after their work. By coincidence, the Polish military was also present at the Brovary site when the full-scale war broke out. They stayed a little longer and collected information.

◾The book describes how the Poles used specially created private companies to bypass the bureaucracy in the transfer of military goods, and why Polish-Ukrainian relations at the governmental level blossomed last year and then began to "wither". By the way, the moment with the missile that fell in the Polish village of Przewodów is mentioned here.

For more details, see the threadad*_ by Filip Dąb-Mirowski, a publicist who retold these fragments.

🔶 Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russians are preparing a disinformation plan called Maidan 3 to sow division in Ukrainian society. He received this information from intelligence.

"Maidan is a coup for them, so the operation is understandable," the president said.

He did not giveve*_ any further details.

🔷 Officially, Russians are getting totally destroyed near Kherson
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If you don't know, Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, communicates mostly through emojis😬

🔶 🇭🇺 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the situation with the Hungarian language and education in Transcarpathia under the USSR was better than today in independent Ukraine

🔷 "Thank you for your strength, for moving forward." Zelensky shows photo of Ukrainian military on Kherson region's left bank (photo 2)

🔶 ❗️More than 4,000 Ukrainians, including 3,574 military, are still in captivity - Ministry of Reintegration.

🔷 🇳🇱The Dutch government has allocated an additional 2 billion euros for military assistance to Ukraine in 2024, according to Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren.

She noted that after the adoption of the latest package, the total amount of support provided by the Netherlands to Ukraine is about 7.5 billion euros.

🔶 Russian pro-life campaign

“Protect me and tomorrow i will defend you” (Photo 1)
[Protect me and tomorrow I can be thrown into meat grinder attacks by self interested megalomaniacs, more like ]

🔷 🇷🇸 Serbia would like to take part in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the war unleashed by Russia, said Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic.

🔶 The Odesa National Art Museum showed a video from surveillance cameras that captured the moment of the Russian missile strike

On November 5, it hit near the museum. The building was damaged, but most of the exhibits survived.
https://t.me/liveukraine_media/15605

That evening, the Russians launched drones, Oniks and Iskander-M missiles at the city.

🔷 🇩🇪🇺🇦 Ukraine has started negotiations on bilateral security commitments with Germany, which has become the sixth country with which they will be held - the President's Office.

🔶 🇪🇪 Estonia has brought anti-tank barriers "dragon's teeth" to the border with Russia in Narva (photo 3)

🔷 There are 2,800 trucks stuck on the border with Poland, and their number is increasing.

The Poles are not blocking passenger traffic, and buses and cars are crossing freely.

🔶 Peskov: "The West is suffering because sanctions do not hit Russia, while Russia benefits from restrictions"

Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
Ukraine Invasion: Part 45
Ukraine Invasion: Part 45