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Last Notes npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Peter Pomerantsev, a British academic, a Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, and the author of two books about information in propaganda, "Nothing is True and Everything is Possible" and "This is Not Propaganda", explains the concept of #propaganda and how it works in authoritarian versus democratic societies, he also evaluates #Ukraine’s communication efforts. Watch (55 minute) YouTube video https://youtu.be/uPF9rInoM94?si=_KegQgqgx7Dk8hZd npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #russian #hackers have stolen records covering 300m patient interactions with the #UK's National Health Service, including the results of blood tests for HIV and cancer https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/21/records-on-300m-patient-interactions-with-nhs-stolen-in-russian-hack npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland No Pauses Now, We Have Made the First Tangible Step Towards Peace – Address by the President of #Ukraine 17.06.2024 Extract This is Ukraine's success that for the first time in our history so many leaders and states have gathered for the sake of Ukraine and for the sake of peace. But peace is always the path. New steps are needed. And they will be taken. Full address https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zaraz-zhodnih-pauz-mi-zrobili-pershij-vidchutnij-krok-do-mir-91617 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland On #FathersDay, we hope that all children who are waiting for their fathers will be able to hug them as soon as possible. We thank Ukrainian fathers for their courage, bravery and defense of #Ukraine. Thank you for fighting for the future of our children Watch (50 Second) Insta Reel, Source: United 24 Media https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/626/449/486/977/703/original/2ed9c951a3af5cf7.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Mozilla has reinstated certain add-ons for #Firefox that earlier this week had been banned in russia by the kremlin. The browser extensions, which are hosted on the Mozilla store, were made unavailable in the Land of putin on or around June 8 after a request by the russian government and its internet #censorship agency, roskomnadzor. https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/14/mozilla_firefox_russia/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Mars, an American confectionery and pet food giant, claims to stay in russia only to feed its population and support its employees. Yet, the company's russia profits soared by 59% in 2022, paying $93M in profit tax to russia - enough to buy 90 Iskander ballistic missiles used in #Ukraine 👉The next time you go shopping, show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would. 👈 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Hc1dRNUs4/?igsh=MWg1ZTI3cDZmbDdiaQ== npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The #NAFO Fellas Are As Mighty As Ever, And They’re Ready to Fight russian #Propaganda Author Amira Barkhush https://united24media.com/culture/the-nafo-fellas-are-as-mighty-as-ever-and-theyre-ready-to-kick-some-russian-propaganda-ass-643 Stand with #Ukraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland RTE news : Clare Daly, the Pro-putin & Pro-Assad former Irish MEP has lost her seat in the European Parliament. http://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0611/1454088-elections-2024-tracker/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland We Are Preparing New Agreements for #Ukraine with European Partners, in Particular with #Germany – Address by the President 09.06.2024 Extract At present, one of our main tasks is to secure more support for Ukraine in terms of the resilience of our society. This includes energy, recovery after attacks, and all other foundations of normal life. Full address https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/gotuyemo-dlya-ukrayini-novi-domovlenosti-z-yevropejskimi-par-91421 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Ukraine author turned soldier Oleksandr Mykhed: ‘This is not putin’s war. This is a war waged by the whole russian nation’ In 2022, the writer was living an ordinary life with his wife in Kyiv. Now, after fleeing his home and volunteering for the army, he’s written a powerful account of the past two years https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/jun/09/ukrainian-author-oleksandr-mykhed-the-language-of-war npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Despite numerous sanctions, russia continues to fund its war efforts, earning €610 billion from oil and gas since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This revenue exceeds the combined aid #Ukraine received from North America, Europe, and Asia by more than three times. https://www.instagram.com/p/C76fO0It-AK/?igsh=MXZnaXc4Ym9qMG5sMg== npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Elections are a target for #disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference. Follow these 10 tips to stay ahead, protect your vote, and make an informed choice. #DontBeDeceived https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/575/293/296/083/770/original/55d8cc67947aa0ec.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland A D-Day veteran, wanted to kiss #Ukraine President Zelenskyy’s hand, which the tearful president absolutely couldn’t accept and instead gratefully hugged him. A heartwarming clip #Veteran: “You’re a savior of the people.” #Zelenskyy: “No, no, YOU saved Europe.” Watch (30 Second) Insta Reel Source: United 24 Media https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/570/976/616/649/309/original/a5487ed74fcb31e6.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland This is the image of the day: the moving exchange between #Ukraine President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy and a veteran during the D-Day commemoration ceremony in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer https://www.instagram.com/reel/C74S_S_sV9s/?igsh=MWU3NW93eTJqbWFpNw== npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland 75 Ukrainians are back from captivity. #Ukraine is constantly working on brining everyone back home. Watch (60 Second) Insta Reel Source: United 24 Media https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/535/513/090/522/276/original/68556c773e87ba28.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Security services around #Europe are on alert to a potential new weapon of russia’s war – arson and #sabotage – after a spate of mystery fires and attacks on infrastructure in the #Baltics, #Germany and the #UK. https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/30/europe-on-high-alert-after-suspected-moscow-linked-arson-and-sabotage Stand with #Ukraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland "Occupation is not just changing the national flag to another. It means mass deportations, torture, rape, forced adoption, erasure of identity, and mass graves." - Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the #Ukraine-based Center for Civil Liberties, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/05/28/calls-for-ukraine-to-stop-defending-itself-are-immoral-nobel-laureate-matviichuk-says/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland On this International Missing #Children's Day, #Ukraine draws the world's attention towards the crimes the russian authorities continue doing on a daily basis. Ukrainian children have become among russia's primary targets. Many have been killed, many more have been kidnapped, and thousands are reported missing https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7Zlz_pt14s/?igsh=cnk2cWM2MWR6ajMy npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland "While #American taxpayers extend lifesaving aid to #Ukraine, funds from an American corporation in the heartland are effectively channeled into the killing of innocent Ukrainian civilians." Source: B4Ukraine Stand with Ukraine, boycott Mondelez International https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/519/500/063/673/753/original/2e601abc3cf8ace5.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The death toll from the russian attack on the Epicenter construction hypermarket in #Kharkiv on Saturday has risen to 16, among them a 12-year-old girl. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/05/26/update-kharkiv-hypermarket-death-toll-rises-to-16-among-them-a-child/ Stand with #Ukraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia's defence minister is set to be replaced, more than two years into the war in #Ukraine. russian putin has proposed replacing his long-time ally, shoigu, to appoint former deputy prime minister andrei belousov in his place. shoigu, who has served as defence minister since 2012, will take up a role as secretary of the security council. https://news.sky.com/story/russian-defence-minister-and-long-time-putin-ally-sergei-shoigu-to-be-replaced-13133572 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Assistance to #Ukraine is Still Limited, and russia Still Has Access to Missile Components – Zelenskyy 14.04.2024 Extract It is not rhetoric that protects the sky, it is not opinions that curb the production of missiles and drones for terror..... that we are still waiting for a vote in Congress – shows that the terrorists' confidence has been on the rise for months as well. Full address https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/dopomoga-ukrayini-dosi-obmezhena-rosiya-dosi-maye-dostup-do-90297 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Polish rivals unite in DC to lobby for #Ukraine military aid Andrzej Duda and Donald Tusk are coming to the White House in an “absolutely unique sign of political unity.” President Joe Biden’s meeting with Poland’s two leaders at the White House on Tuesday is both about getting more aid to Kyiv, and an attempt to show that even political rivals can come together for the defense of Ukraine. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/poland-biden-ukraine-military-aid-00146513 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The kremlin must get used to the fact that terror does not go unpunished for them – address by the President of #Ukraine 12.03.2024 Extract Nothing will cure these sick men of their evil, but they will feel the losses. The russian state will lose, and only this can make it safe for its neighbours. Not only for Ukraine. For different nations, our actions are now life-saving. Full address https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-kremli-povinni-privchitisya-do-togo-sho-teror-dlya-nih-ne-89637 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #US announces first military aid package for #Ukraine in 2024 amid stalled funding in Congress Amidst a standoff in Congress, the US commits $300 million in defense aid to Ukraine, featuring GLMRS projectiles for HIMARS systems. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/12/us-announces-first-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-in-2024-amid-funding-stalled-in-congress/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Danish new $ 337 million military aid package for Ukraine includes Caesar howitzers, ammunition “With the 16th donation package, we underline our long-term commitment to #Ukraine. Their fight for freedom is also Europe’s fight, and we cannot afford to fail the Ukrainians now,” Danish Defense Minister said. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/12/danish-new-330-million-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-includes-caesar-howitzers-ammunition/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The #WaltDisney Company Limited company, the broadcaster of the 2024 #Oscars, cut the awarding of the #Ukraine film “20 Days in Mariupol” in the Best #Documentary nomination and an acceptance speech of director Mstyslav Chernov from the international TV version of the Oscars. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/12/disney-cuts-awarding-of-ukrainian-film-20-days-in-mariupol-in-best-documentary-nomination-from-international-tv-version-of-oscars/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Ukraine #Vatican envoy called in over #Pope 'white flag' remarks "instead of appeals that legalise the right of the strong and encourage them [russia] to further disregard the norms of international law, the head of the Holy See would be expected to send signals to the world community about the need to immediately join forces to ensure the victory of good over evil" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68538267 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Europe has delivered for gender equality. For pay transparency, more #women on boards and freedom for violence. But the path to full #equality is still long. It requires attention and commitment every day. Watch (35 Second) Insta Reel Source: ursulavonderleyen https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/059/280/563/655/859/original/bfd8f27ae2d80cf3.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The Security Service of #Ukraine (SBU) showcased the first #maritime #drone, which was manufactured thanks to fundraising by volunteers. "The first prototype in this batch was named ‘Avdiivka.’ Sea Baby 2024 is a next-generation drone, perfected and even more deadly for the enemy," the SBU stated. Watch (32 Second) Insta Reel Source: kyivpost official https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/050/527/431/369/225/original/db846a7fb11c127c.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Tonight, the #Ukraine special unit of the "Group 13" attacked the russian patrol ship of the russian Black Sea Fleet, "Sergei Kotov," worth $65 million. As a result of the attack by Magura V5 naval drones, the russian ship of project 22160, "Sergei Kotov," suffered damage to the stern, right, and left sides. https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/041/819/218/179/549/original/7749c051aa8b80ca.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia arrests #US citizen for sending $ 50 to #Ukraine nonprofit If convicted, the 33-year-old detainee from Los Angeles could face 20 years in a russian jail. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/20/russia-arrests-us-citizen-for-sending-50-to-ukrainian-nonprofit npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland “Do not ask #Ukraine when the war will end. Ask yourself why putin is still able to continue it.” Watch (80 Second) Insta Reel Source: U24 Gov ua https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/947/851/828/815/391/original/a5b693587d36e4a2.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland "putin has two options: to be in the cell in the Hague or to be killed by one of his accomplices that are now killing for him." - President Zelensky (Munich Security Conference) #Ukraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/947/091/410/948/868/original/d789445ab05b118b.png npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The #EU has stepped up to support Ukraine. Where are you #America? It's time to support #Ukraine and help save Ukrainian lives https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/857/277/874/730/898/original/25a4fafa29734b21.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland New Year Resolution suggestion :- Boycott (Mondelez, Unilever, PepsiCo, Mars, Nestle and P&G) until they leave russia Stand With Ukraine 💙💛 👉The next time you go shopping, show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would. 👈 ( #Mondelez, #Unilever, #PepsiCo, #Mars, #Nestle and #PG ) here is a New Year Resolution suggestion for you "Stop paying tax in in russia, LEAVE russia" Read more here🔗 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/2024-resolution #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland @npub1xqf…3s0g I had only 4 spaces on the graphic https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/627/973/326/259/379/original/54b150aea46acd71.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Nightly address by President #Zelenskyy of #Ukraine 22/12/2023 Extract Grateful to our soldiers who destroyed three Russian Sukhoi aircraft at once. In the south – in our Kherson region. It's the gain of our Air Force and the direct action of the Odesa Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade. Thank you, guys! And may every Russian pilot be well aware of our response to every Russian killer – none of them will go unpunished. Full address🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/haj-kozhen-rosijskij-lotchik-tochno-znaye-sho-bude-nasha-vid-87961 #SlavaUkraini #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Boycott Mondelez until they leave russia Stand With Ukraine 🇺🇦 The next time you go shopping, show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would. Read more here🔗https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/2024-resolution #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #BoycottMondelez #Mondelez https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/625/438/333/656/194/original/b2ef8a7647ca1bc2.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Boycott #Mondelez, #Unilever, #PepsiCo, #Mars, #Nestle and P&G As the most profitable fast moving consumer goods companies (FMCGs) still doing business in the aggressor state, you have made the largest tax contribution to the kremlin after the tobacco industry players. All of you have also managed to make it to the list of international sponsors of war and even assist the kremlin with mobilizing your own employees to serve in the russian army. More here🔗 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/2024-resolution #Ukraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/625/326/599/757/368/original/c39ae1364297eb87.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/625/326/624/314/722/original/914cb8c13c7bb050.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/625/326/620/764/636/original/f9c1d26d9aaddedd.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/625/326/624/976/891/original/6aab0b9c15fbe9e9.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Listen closely! Did you know the enchanting #Christmas melody you hear every winter is from Ukraine? It’s the timeless “ #Shchedryk ”, a #choral masterpiece written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in the early 20th century and later adapted in “Carol of the Bells”. (1 Minute) Video (HT Irina Zelikov on Instgram) #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/619/726/566/141/118/original/97a9584e7d3730f6.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia is a Terrorist State putin give Ukraine children back to Ukraine 🇺🇦 stop your genocide and brainwashing Watch this (23 Second) @united24.media Video (WARNING - Contains Disturbing Scenes) #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/111/597/304/143/946/009/original/625eb30c38cc822f.mp4 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland yan petrovsky, founder of the russian rusich Neo-Nazi group, will be prosecuted in Finland over accusations of torture and execution of Ukrainian POWs The alleged crimes under investigation occurred prior to russia’s 2022 full-blown war, during the armed conflict in eastern #Ukraine. The investigation will focus specifically on acts perpetrated against wounded or surrendered soldiers Read more here🔗 https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/16/finland-to-try-russian-neo-nazi-over-ukraine-war-crimes-after-refusing-extradition/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland With #Hungary blocking 50-billion-euro EU aid for #Ukraine Time to activate Article 7 of the Treaty on #EuropeanUnion Allowing for the possibility of suspending European Union membership rights (such as voting rights in the Council of the European Union) if a country seriously and persistently breaches the principles on which the #EU is founded as defined in Article 2 of the Treaty on EU (democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights etc) 🔗 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/glossary/suspension-clause-article-7-of-the-treaty-on-european-union.html npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland "What Ukrainian resistance protects […] extends far beyond #Ukraine" - historian Timothy Snyder Ukrainians are “delivering the kinds of security that we could not attain on our own” by defending the global and legal order established in the aftermath of the World War 2, performing “the entire NATO mission of absorbing and reversing an attack by russia,” and demonstrating to China that offensive operations do not come easy, making war in the Pacific much less likely 📎 https://www.weareukraine.info/what-ukrainian-resistance-protects-extends-far-beyond-ukraine/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia goodbye! 11 companies completed exits from russia in August | #Ukraine🇺🇦 The list includes US IT company EPAM, US business payments company Fleetcor, Dutch brewer Heineken, Japanese car maker ISUZU, Finnish chemical company Kiilto, Swedish bakery group Lantmännen Unibake, US computer technology corporation Oracle, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp, French carmaker Renault’s RCI Banque division, and German battery manufacturer Varta Read more here📎 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/august-exiteers npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland north korea's kim jong un plans to travel to russia this month to meet putin, a US official has told the CBS. They will discuss the possibility of #northkorea providing moscow with weapons to support its war in Ukraine, the official said. The exact location of the planned meeting is not clear. Read more here 📎 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66713476 #Ukraine #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Rustem Umerov should head the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine - address by Volodymyr #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 03/09/23 Extracts I have decided to replace the Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Oleksiy Reznikov has gone through more than 550 days of full-scale war. I believe that the Ministry needs new approaches and other formats of interaction with both the military and society at large.... ...Autumn is a time for strengthening. Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ocholiti-ministerstvo-oboroni-ukrayini-maye-rustem-umyerov-z-85353 #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #BoycottPepsiCo #BoycottMars #Ukraine designates #PepsiCo, #Mars as 'international war sponsors' Despite pledging to reduce their businesses, suspend advertising activities and production in russia, the companies continue to work in the country, "paying significant taxes to its state budget, thereby supporting the aggressor's economy," - Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-designates-pepsico-mars-as-international-war-sponsors/ #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #SlavaUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland As second academic year begins in wartime Ukraine, millions unable to go back to school full time by Elsa Court Amid russia's ongoing war, around 340,000 children in the country entered first grade on Sep. 1, the first official year of school for children in Ukraine, Deputy Education Minister Andrii Vitrenko said on Aug. 31. The figure is a 4.6% increase from 2022 #Ukraine begins the new school year on Sep. 1, known as Knowledge Day. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/education-ministry-340-000-children-to-start-school-today-up/ 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/990/088/432/844/812/original/1a82697db5955e70.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Domino’s Pizza in russia to be taken over by local businessmen Restaurateur anton pinskiy and rapper timati will take over the assets of #Domino’sPizza in russia after its former owner filed for bankruptcy, according to a report by Reuters. The name Domino Pizza, with the ‘i’ in Domino substituted by the equivalent russian character и. They plan to retain the franchise’s partners, the brand’s 120 outlets and its 2,000+ employees in russia Read more here🔗 https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/news/dominos-pizza-outlets-in-russia/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland War in Ukraine Is a Bonanza for Arms Manufacturers and Western Militaries Alike Much military hardware being provided to Ukraine comes from old stock that, as it’s replaced, is good news for manufacturers’ profits and for NATO and other forces which will get new kit. by Steve Brown Read more here🔗 https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/21130 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland President's #Zelenskyy meeting with the university community of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute #Ukraine "I congratulated #Kyiv #Polytechnic on the 125th anniversary of the university. It was extremely pleasant and useful to communicate with students and lecturers. #Education will always remain the element that gives strength to people and the state, that enables us to develop and become stronger no matter what" Source🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/photos/zustrich-prezidenta-ukrayini-z-universitetskoyu-spilnotoyu-k-5657 #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/988/785/132/393/766/original/71f34c00f7ca8e1d.jpeg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/988/785/144/399/935/original/e9a8c5f0703d7113.jpeg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/988/785/165/848/691/original/1ea7905a5bff8dd0.jpeg https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/988/785/154/437/514/original/9af4279ec0d6ff35.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Nightly address by President #Zelenskyy of #Ukraine 31/08/23 Today I congratulated Kyiv Polytechnic on the 125th anniversary of the university. It was extremely pleasant and useful to communicate with students and lecturers. Education will always remain the element that gives strength to people and the state, that enables us to develop and become stronger no matter what.And I would like to thank today our students and lecturers, our educators Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/domovleno-pro-postachannya-v-ukrayinu-velikoyi-partiyi-brono-85297 #SlavaUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia, belarus and iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet russia and belarus have been invited back to #Stockholm's Nobel Prize banquet after being left out last year because of the #Ukraine war, the Nobel Foundation says iran has also been invited back to the event in #Sweden's capital after not being allowed to attend last year The foundation said it sought to include even those who did not share the values of the #NobelPrize Read more here 📎 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66678882 #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland 69% of the foreign components retrieved from the drones used by russia in Ukraine originate from US companies, according to the Yermak-McFaul International Working Group and KSE Institute. The researchers examined 174 foreign components removed from three drone models used by russian troops on the battlefield in #Ukraine According to the report, in the production of its drones, russia relies heavily on foreign-made components, including microelectronics Read more here🔗 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/russian-drones https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/984/933/858/280/382/original/b3fa7f22187d2946.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Lithuanian foreign minister urges #EU to drop the phrase 'supporting Ukraine as long as it takes' European countries should stop saying that they will "support Ukraine for as long as it takes" and plan for a Ukrainian victory, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Aug. 31. "Supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes" should be replaced by "supporting Ukraine to its victory," he explained. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/landsbergis-phrase-supporting-ukraine-as-long-as-it-takes-is-insufficient/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Ukraine 🇺🇦 War #Photo An aerial view of the destroyed russian military equipment exhibited on the #Khreshchatyk street in #Kyiv on the Independence Day of Ukraine. August 24, 2023. By Yevhenii Zavhorodnii Source🔗 https://war.ukraine.ua/photos/?photo=47055 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #photography https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/983/451/156/759/084/original/e08fc260e2e2a5da.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland No smoke screens for the largest tobacco companies: Your contribution to russia’s war of aggression is obvious! On August 24, the Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention added two of the world’s leading tobacco companies — Philip Morris International and Japan Tobacco International — to the list of ‘international sponsors of war’. Read more here🔗 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/pmi-jti-sponsors-of-war #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/983/353/011/053/210/original/ac53155333ebc593.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland As their kids find refuge abroad, Ukrainian fathers struggle with separation To save their children from russia's brutal attacks, numerous Ukrainian mothers took them to Europe and other countries far from the war zone while their fathers stayed in Ukraine. .... And this summer, many of them have met with their loved ones for the first time since the full-scale invasion started. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/i-fear-they-no-longer-need-me-how-war-separated-ukrainian-fathers-kids/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Nightly address by Volodymyr #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 30/08/23 Extract And our air defense. I thank every warrior who defends Ukrainian skies every day and every night. We are working very hard to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems. Now is not the time to talk publicly about the details, but negotiations on additional air defense systems are ongoing with our various partners. Step by step, we are bringing this success closer for Ukraine. Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zhodnih-cherg-cifrovizaciya-roboti-vlk-ce-duzhe-vazhlivo-zve-85265 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland ‘Children of Heroes’: #Charity Fund Helps Children of Parents Killed During the War Among the victims of russia’s full-scale invasion are Ukrainian children whose parents have been killed. A charity fund now exists to help these vulnerable war orphans. by Ugo Poletti Extract This tragic event has been imprinted in the collective memory of Ukrainians and the global community, sparking a firm determination to safeguard the future of #Ukraine #children Read more here🔗 https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20811 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Only those states have true strength that can defend their sky and honor their aviation – address by #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 26/08/23 Extracts congratulations on this Aviation Day. .. Unfortunately, these words alone are not enough today. Yesterday, a disaster occurred ... 3 pilots died. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, .. He was a Ukrainian officer, one of those who helped our country a lot. A lot! My condolences to the family and friends Full address🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spravzhnya-micnist-ye-lishe-v-tih-derzhav-yaki-vmiyut-zahish-85213 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Two women held a symbolic wedding in Kharkiv on Aug. 25 to protest the lack of #marriage equality for same-sex partners in Ukraine. The Ukrainian state does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Alina Shevchenko, a member of Ukraine's armed forces since 2015, married her partner Stanislava Petlytsia, an #LGBTQ+ activist, as part of a performance for Kharkiv #Pride. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/women-hold-symbolic-wedding-to-show-lack-of-rights-for-same-sex-military-couples/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/957/157/403/139/590/original/ad6c76f7709c28ed.jpg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Poland investigates #cyberattack on rail network #Hackers broke into #railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the north-west of the country overnight, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported on Saturday. The signals were interspersed with recording of russia's national anthem and a speech by President vladimir putin, the report says Poland is a major transit hub for Western weapons being sent to #Ukraine Read more here🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66630260 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Three pilots of the Air Force of Ukraine killed in the Zhytomyr region The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Saturday, August 26 While performing a combat mission, the crews of two L-39 combat trainer aircraft collided in mid-air Among the killed was a well-known #Ukraine pilot of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade with the call sign JUICE. Media reports say his name was Andrii Pilshchykov. He was a MiG-29 fighter pilot. Read more here🔗 https://mil.in.ua/en/news/three-pilots-of-the-air-force-of-ukraine-killed-in-the-zhytomyr-region/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Ukraine Launches #Database to Track #Art Owned by #Sanctioned russians The searchable list contains some 300 works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and more “russians despite the sanctions imposed on them, can still easily hide and launder their money through art objects,” writes Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention “Painting, sculptures, artistic jewelry—this is exactly what is used as a loophole to circumvent sanctions” Read more here🔗 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ukraine-launches-database-to-track-art-owned-by-sanctioned-russians-180982697/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Volodymyr #Zelenskyy presented the National Legend of #Ukraine Presidential Award "There are many outstanding personalities among our people who are worthy of their country. And we have legends," The Head of State noted that the award is a sign of gratitude to citizens for their selfless work The group included #Japanese volunteer Fuminori Tsuchiko. He opened a cafe at his own expense, where he organized daily free meals for the locals. Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vruchiv-vidznaku-prezidenta-nacionalna-l-85137 #SlavaUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/943/397/018/597/096/original/66d3c7182002f9d7.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Olena #Zelenska in #Denmark spoke about the activities of her Foundation and the challenges the foundation seeks to address. "Today, millions of Ukrainians need treatment, #rehabilitation, and #humanitarian aid; medical and educational infrastructure needs to be restored. That is why the foundation's team and I have focused on three important areas of work: humanitarian #aid, #education and #medicine" -Olena Zelenska Read more here 📎 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vdyachni-daniyi-za-rozuminnya-yake-zustrichay-85041 #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Olena #Zelenska to Ukrainian forced migrants: Never doubt if #Ukraine needs you "In every country of my working visits, I always try to meet with our migrants and find out how they are doing" (Denmark) "I would like to say to all #Ukrainian #migrants, no matter where they ended up as a result of the war: never doubt if Ukraine needs you. You are Ukraine. Whatever each of us is, that's what Ukraine is. And it will be what we make it," -Olena Zelenska Read more here 📎 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-ukrayinskim-vimushenim-pereselencyam-nikoli-n-85009 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland china arms russia's war in #Ukraine china has sent tens of thousands of shipments to russian weapons firms since the beginning of the full-scale invasion -The UK Telegraph The Telegraph's investigation found that china has helped supply the russian military with helicopters, drones, optical sights, and essential raw materials. Trade between moscow and beijing is on track to reach a record high this year of over $200 billion. Read more here 📎 https://kyivindependent.com/telegraph-china-arms-russias-war-in-ukraine/ #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Cat and #dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war From fundraising to detecting explosives, #cats and #dogs have been helping Ukrainians deal with the devastating impact of russia's invasion. #Patron, the mine-sniffing dog, is one of them. He works for #Ukraine state emergency service - but his mine-clearance skills and apparently disarming charisma have also earned him hundreds of thousands of followers online Read more here 📎 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66509999 #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #German auto giant Mercedes-Benz has completely disconnected russian dealers from its #software "Due to the withdrawal of #Mercedes-Benz AG from the russian market, the joint-stock company Mercedes-Benz russia does not have any additional opportunities to check and carry out other service measures set for Mercedes-Benz cars by the manufacturer," the distributor stated. Read more here🔗 https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/273932131/mercedes-disconnects-russian-customers---izvestia #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Feedback from our battalion commanders on combat use of equipment and weapons is what we will discuss with the leaders of partner states - address by the President of #Ukraine 15/08/23 Extract When such communication takes place brigade by brigade, and everyone has real combat experience, we can assess the situation much more deeply, see how the specific experience of one brigade can be applied by other units and scaled up to our entire defense forces. Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vidguki-nashih-kombativ-pro-bojove-zastosuvannya-tehniki-ta-84901 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #Surgery Restores Hearing For Ukrainian Soldiers Deafened During Combat Artillery fire from both sides has been a central element of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The cost to soldiers in hearing loss is difficult to gauge -- but a #surgeon who restores broken eardrums and treats inner-ear bones has had success with at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers. (3 Minute) YouTube📽️ 🔗 https://youtu.be/SkyfFERfZ9Q #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland The kremlin revises a textbook to dictate future understanding of russian history A level of political interference in education not seen since it was part of the Soviet Union suggests that the kremlin believes its own propaganda BY KATIA PATIN Intro High schoolers are heading back to school this fall with a new history textbook, revised by the kremlin, that tells a story about Nazis running amok in #Ukraine and the necessity of invading the country. Read more here🔗 https://www.codastory.com/rewriting-history/kremlin-texbook-ukraine/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Yellow Ribbon movement continues its resistance and distributes patriotic posters in occupied #Henichesk, #Kherson region Ukrainians continue to demonstrate their resistance movement in any possible way they can. The Yellow Ribbon movement informed on August 12, 2023, that activists successfully distributed 150 new posters around the city. #Activists noted that thanks to the creation of a new underground printing house Source🔗 https://www.weareukraine.info/yellow-ribbon-movement-continues-its-resistance-and-distributes-patriotic-posters-in-occupied-henichesk-kherson-region/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/892/080/251/758/982/original/2d1fe970aedc9660.png npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Those who are not fighting on the frontline must help fight - address by President #Zelenskyy of #Ukraine 14/08/23 Extract All the country's adrenaline, all the country's emotions, all the country's strength should be there - in the battles for the sake of the state. For the sake of Ukraine is the key principle. For the sake of something else or for the sake of ourselves will be later, when we win. And now it is defense. Now it is war. Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/hto-ne-byetsya-na-peredovij-toj-maye-dopomagati-bitisya-zver-84877 #SlavaUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland In #Donetsk region, Volodymyr #Zelenskyy visited the main command post of the #Soledar operational and tactical group and awarded the defenders of #Ukraine "I wish you all only victory. I wish you to take care of yourself and your subordinates. Our future depends on you. Once again, I want to congratulate you ....... You will definitely win, .........The main thing is to take care of yourselves and go forward to victory. Glory to Ukraine!" -Zelenskyy Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-donechchini-volodimir-zelenskij-pobuvav-v-osnovnomu-koman-84873 https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/889/143/247/284/318/original/6d7035640cfeef7a.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Ukrainian schoolchildren to take mine safety courses Ukraine's Education Ministry is developing a course in cooperation with #UNICEF on mine safety for Ukrainian schoolchildren, one that will become a mandatory part of the curriculum "Education should give a child useful knowledge and skills. Unfortunately, now and for a long time to come, mine safety knowledge and skills will be extremely relevant in #Ukraine " Education Minister Oksen Lisovy said. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-children-to-take-mine-safety-courses/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russian terrorists must feel only one thing: they will be destroyed - address by President of #Ukraine 13/08/23 Extract 9 am - the occupiers attacked the village of Shyroka Balka. ..... ...Among them was a baby girl, 22 days old. Her brother, who was only 12 years old, was taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, they could not save him. He died from severe wounds. The children's mother - her name was Olesia, she was only 39 years old - died. My condolences Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/rosijski-teroristi-povinni-vidchuvati-odne-yih-bude-znisheno-84861 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russian shelling killed seven civilians in Kherson Oblast on the morning of Aug. 13 Five people were killed by shelling in the village of Shyroka Balka, including a family of four: parents and their two children, a 12-year-old son and a 23-day-old new baby The boy died in the hospital, while the rest of the victims were killed on site Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-5-including-baby-in-kherson-oblast/ #Ukraine #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland When you next shop remember #BoycottECCO putin kills. #ECCO fills its pockets. "ECCO and the profit of war", the Danish shoe company which rakes in cash in the russian market, while every decent company has left. #ECCO consumers need to be the ones to show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would Randahl Fink's (38 Second) YouTube📽️ 🔗https://youtu.be/PUSGs95ICDE #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Ukrainian #journalists identified russian commanders allegedly involved in P-800 Onyx missile strikes on #Odesa on July 19 and July 23, damaging the city's #UNESCO heritage sites They identified 👉 oleg scherbak as russia’s 15th Coastal Defense Brigade commander 👉 and alexander myamlin, a Bastion unit commander 👉 alexey vavilov, a commander of the Bastion launcher, is also allegedly involved in the attacks. Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-journalists-identify-russian-officers-involved-in-july-strikes-on-odesa/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland @npub13dk…97xf Under Point 4 Release of prisoners Quote A staggering number of russia’s prisoners – including both Ukrainian soldiers and civilians – have undergone torture. Also, as many as 10,500 Ukrainian children have been abducted to russia, Ukraine says...... .....Under the peace plan, russia releases all of its prisoners and deported people. npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland EXPLAINED: #Zelensky 10-Point Peace Plan by Maryna Shashkova 1. Nuclear safety 2. Food security 3. Energy security 4. Release of prisoners 5. Restoration of territory 6. Cessation of hostilities and military withdrawal 7. Justice 8. Environmental safety 9. Prevention of future aggression 10. Confirmation of war’s end It can then be used for “preventing the repetition of aggression against #Ukraine 🇺🇦 and any other state in the future, small or big.” Read more here🔗 https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20469 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Microsoft Suspends Extending Licenses For Companies in russia #US software giant #Microsoft will not renew licenses for russian companies from September 30, the U.S. company said in a letter sent to Telecom Daily Agency in russia on August 11. Microsoft stopped sales in russia in March 2022 after the start of moscow's unprovoked invasion of #Ukraine in February, but continued to issue licenses for the products that had already been sold. Read more here🔗 https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-microsoft-suspends-licenses/32543751.html #SlavaUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland It is important that every week russia sees new international activity in support of Ukraine – by Volodymyr #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 12/08/23 Extract Greece joined the G7 declaration regarding guarantees for Ukraine. This is already the 14th country Along with #Greece, #Belgium, the #CzechRepublic, #Denmark, #Finland, #Iceland, #Ireland, #Latvia, the #Netherlands, #Norway, #Portugal, #Romania, #Spain, and #Sweden have joined. I thank each state! Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vazhlivo-shob-kozhnogo-tizhnya-rosiya-bachila-novu-mizhnarod-84857 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland When you next shop remember #BoycottUnilever The National Agency for Corruption Prevention of #Ukraine adds Unilever to the list of international sponsors of war #Unilever consumers need to be the ones to show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would These houses in Borodyanka, Ukraine, were destroyed by russian missiles. Unilever's taxes in russia help fund the killing of Ukrainian civilians (1 Minute) YouTube📽️ 🔗 https://youtu.be/Nzc6zI6EmPY #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland OPINION: Five Ways You Can Help Ukraine Win Here are 5 things you can do today to help Ukraine defeat russian tyranny.
By Ben Weaver
👉 Tell Others About Ukraine 👉 Support Ukrainians in Your Community 👉Buy Ukrainian-Made Products 👉 Boycott russia 👉 Contribute to Charities Read more here🔗 https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/20473 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #Boycottrussia npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland 117 of 175 political prisoners held in russian jails are Crimean Tatar representatives According to the director of the #Crimean #Tatar Resource Center Eskender Bariyev, 117 of the 175 political prisoners in russian jails are Crimean Tatar. 66 of the 101 detentions that were reported in the first half of 2023 involved indigenous individuals, Bariyev said. “This is the invaders’s ‘democracy’,” he added. Source🔗 https://www.weareukraine.info/117-of-175-political-prisoners-held-in-russian-jails-are-crimean-tatar-representatives/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/872/667/237/438/035/original/b9716b0b65848f03.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland President of #Ukraine Volodymyr #Zelenskyy took part in the Ukrainian Youth Forum "Recovery in Unity!" taking place in Kyiv on the occasion of International Youth Day. Zelenskyy said that the unbreakable are not those who do not get tired or do not feel anything, but those who contribute their every day to the common effort for the sake of victory He said that our victory is as close as each of us is courageous, effective, and goal-oriented Full speech🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-na-vseukrayinskomu-molodizhnomu-forumi-nezlamni-ne-84845 #SlavaUkraine https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/110/872/644/798/654/789/original/ff8b8ebb597e2169.jpeg npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #US Treasury Imposes #Sanctions on russian Elites and a russian Business Association Extract .... 4 individuals targeted today include 👉 petr olegovich aven 👉 mikhail maratovich fridman 👉 #German borisovich khan 👉 and alexey viktorovich kuzmichev, all of whom have served on the supervisory board of the aafa group consortium (“alfa group”), one of the largest financial and investment conglomerates in russia. Press Release🔗 https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1690 #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Documents Show That russia Is Hitting Ukraine With Ukrainian Missiles RFE/RL has found documentary evidence that russia is attacking Ukraine with cruise missiles that Kyiv handed over to moscow in the 1990s. The serial numbers of numerous missiles that hit targets in Ukraine match those of missiles listed in the 1999 agreement on the weapons handover. (5 Minute) YouTube📽️ 🔗 https://youtu.be/AEEfluAJYWc #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russians fleeing war find a home in #Phuket #Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe The president of the Phuket Real Estate Association, recently said she expected 2023 to be a “golden year” for the island’s property sector as it recovered from the pandemic, and cited russians as one of the groups who were adding to demand. Read more here🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/11/russians-fleeing-putin-war-find-a-home-in-phuket-thailand-ukraine? #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #RussiaIsATerroristState #StandWithUkraine npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland EXPLAINING: russia’s Devastating – and Illegal – ‘Double Tap’ Strikes on Ukraine Specifically used to target first responders and emergency services, russian forces honed the deadly technique against civilians during the war in #Syria (WARNING - Contains Disturbing Scenes) #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #СлаваУкраїні! #StandWithUkraine #journalism (4 Minute) YouTube📽️ 🔗 https://youtu.be/DNKhP-KHKHU npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland russia accused of deliberately targeting #journalists in #Ukraine Extracts “For the russians, the #press is the enemy. They do not want their crimes to be recorded and known to the whole world,” - Oksana Romanyuk, executive director of the Kyiv-based Mass Media Institute. The war is already widely recognized as a major milestone in the evolution of war reporting, with correspondents able to share updates on a minute-by-minute basis via social media. Read more here🔗 https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/russia-accused-of-deliberately-targeting-journalists-in-ukraine/ npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland 'That's it, it's death, guys.' What we know about russia's killing of 2 Ukrainian teenagers in occupied #Berdiansk by Daria Shulzhenko Extract Shortly after the reports, a self-filmed video by Ohannisian surfaced in which he has a rifle in his hand, saying: "Two (people) for certain. That's it, it's death, guys. Goodbye! Glory to Ukraine!" It is unclear from the video what two people Ohannisian is referring to or to whom he is saying goodbye. Read it here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/what-we-know-about-russias-killing-of-2-ukrainian-teenagers-in-occupied-berdiansk/ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland Nightly address by Volodymyr #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 10/08/23 Extract We continue to prepare the Ukrainian Doctrine, a thorough text that will serve as a basis for the transformation of our country. We do not forget our main goal - to win the war and not to lose the country. Ukraine must realize its historic chance for development gained by the courage of our people - our entire nation. Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-maye-realizuvati-svij-istorichnij-shans-na-rozvitok-84817 #SlavaUkraine #StandWithUkraine #СлаваУкраїні! npub17lm3m0elk37p0fcessmnc2ugzsqau367x3qunh4kf8gey925y60s276ras Eugene McParland #BoycottBacardi #Ukraine NACP added the world’s largest private alcohol company #Bacardi to the list of international war sponsors Bacardi announced that it would stop exporting to russia and stop investing in advertising, but this part later disappeared from the company’s official statement. Therefore, the company continued to supply its products to the russian for millions of dollars and continues to pay significant taxes to the budget of russia Read more here🔗 https://nazk.gov.ua/en/news/the-nacp-added-the-world-s-largest-private-alcohol-company-bacardi-to-the-list-of-international-war-sponsors/