Sharp increase in US volunteers joining Ukrainian army after Trump’s policy U-turn
William, a 25 y/o US Army veteran, came to #Ukraine to join #Ukrainian military in its fight against #RussianAggression just days after his contract with US military ended
“It’s frustrating to sit around doing nothing when you know you can do something right,” William said
#Putin has a “long-standing desire to restore ‘Mother Russia’” & remains determined to assert power over Kyiv, one official said commenting on the U.S. intelligence assessment circulated among #Trump's administration on March 6
Some officials believe even if #Russia agrees to temporary truce, #Moscow will use the pause to #rearm, #violate the agreement, * create #provocations & blame on #Ukraine
Russia launched 1,200 bombs, 870 drones, ~80 missiles this week
Every day, we work to provide life-saving support: air defense systems, investments in #defense production, & strengthening sanctions
This week, #Russia struck #hotel in Kryvyi Rih, #Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing 6 civilians, injuring over 30 others, including children
Multiple attacks on #Dobropillia, #Donetsk Oblast also 7 killed #civilians, injured ~50
7 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv medical facility
Russian #drones attacked a medical facility in Kharkiv late on Feb. 28, sparking a fire in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
Drones also struck an area near:
- Gas station
- Building adjacent to high-rise #apartments
- #Shopping #mall
- Car dealership
- Fire station
https://kyivindependent.com/7-injured-in-russian-drone-attack-on-kharkiv-medical-facility/
Petition: Cancel Trump’s UK state visit
After #Trump’s treatment of #Ukraine’s President #Zelensky, Trump has shown that he is not our friend or an ally of democracy.
The tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed.
He is not someone who should be receiving honours of any kind. The offer of a #StateVisit should be rescinded.
UK, Norway discuss Arctic #defense pact over #Russian #threat
With Russia continuing to militarise the High North and #Arctic, this new agreement will boost #security for the #UK #Norway, and our #NATO allies, bolstering defenses on NATO’s northern flank
The discussions also concern the protection of #undersea infrastructure after several cables were damaged in recent months with suspected Russian involvement.
https://kyivindependent.com/uk-norway-discuss-arctic-defense-pact-over-russian-threat/
Putin is weak. We must use that — Zelensky’s Munich speech in 5 key quotes
#Zelensky's #speech on 2nd day of Munich Security Conference was met with several rounds of applause
#Ukrainian president called for creation of “army of Europe” & emphasized the changes in relations between Europe & the U.S. during #Trump's 2nd term
He also said is be possible to stop #Russia's war & #Putin if #Europe is united.
https://kyivindependent.com/zelenskys-munich-speech-in-5-key-quotes/
JD Vance’s Munich speech met with shock, bewilderment, & ‘almost no applause’
US VP #Vance stunned those watching on Feb. 14 when his speech at #Munich #Security Conference turned into a searing attack on #Europe's ideals & call to embrace #FarRight political parties
At an event focused almost entirely on how to end #Russia's #invasion of #Ukraine, Vance said what he fears most isn’t #authoritarian states
North Korea to start drone production in collaboration with Russia
The agreement will allow #NorthKorea to develop and mass-produce several types of #drones in coordination with #Russia.
According to the sources, the #DroneProduction initiative is likely a reciprocated gesture to North Korea after the country has sent soldiers to support Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine.
Euroclear to send €2 billion tranche of Russian assets profits for Kyiv
#Euroclear sent its first payment of €1.55 billion last July after #EU passed legislation appling windfall tax to profits generated by #Russia’s #assets immobilized in response to the full-scale invasion
Clearing house said on Feb. 5 that the second payment is expected to be made in March and should amount to approximately 2 billion euros.
EU leaders to discuss defense strategy against Russia, Trump’s #tariffs
#EuropeanUnion leaders meeting in #Brussels Feb. 3 to address defense strategy against #Russia & navigate aggression posed by #Trump’s recent tariff targeting #Canada, #Mexico, & #China
Leaders of EU’s 27 member states will convene at a conference center, where they'll be joined for lunch by #NATO Secretary General & later with British PM Starmer
https://kyivindependent.com/eu-leaders-to-discuss-defense-strategy-against-russia-trumps-tariffs/
