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Trump is Putin's only hope now
Putin's one hope will remain. The #Kremlin will desperately await its savior from Mar-a-Lago – who one #Republican reportedly called “Orange Jesus.”
Whether #Trump’s return to the Oval Office really would end the ordeal that Putin created for himself is another story. For now, Russia is once again heading for failure in Ukraine.
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-trump-is-putins-only-hope-now/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineOpinion: Trump is Putin's only hope now
The news this past week was undoubtedly met with relief in Kyiv and with grief in the Kremlin. The U.S. Congress finally broke its six-month logjam and approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine (as well as for Israel and Taiwan). And the breakthrough came only dayskyivindependent.com
The news this past week was undoubtedly met with relief in Kyiv and with grief in the Kremlin. The U.S. Congress finally broke its six-month logjam and approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine (as well as for Israel and Taiwan). And the breakthrough came only dayskyivindependent.com
Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have #deserted
According to many observers, low morale has been a recurring problem for the #Russian Armed Forces fighting in Ukraine.
Over 18,000 #soldiers of the Southern Military District have allegedly deserted in total, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Of this number, around 10,000 are mobilized conscripts and 2,000 contract soldiers
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-over-18-000-russian-troops-of-southern-military-district-have-deserted/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineMilitary intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted
Over 18,000 soldiers of the district have allegedly deserted, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
Over 18,000 soldiers of the district have allegedly deserted, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
2 Russians running GRU safe house in Greece outed as spies
Two Russian-born #Czech citizens ran a #hotel in northern #Greece that doubled as a #SafeHouse for an infamous unit of Russia's military intelligence agency (GRU) as it carried out #bombings and #poisonings across Europe, an investigation by The Insider has found.
Husband and wife Nikolay and Elena #Saposnikov ran the Villa Elena, a three-story hotel in #Frama, Halkidiki, which, according to the report, hosted members of the #Kremlin's "most grimly accomplished #assassination and #sabotage squad," Unit #29155, on a regular basis for the last 15 years.
https://kyivindependent.com/the-insider-2-czechs-outed-as-russian-spies-running-greek-hotel-safe-house/
#RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineThe Insider: 2 Russians running GRU safe house in Greece outed as spies
Two Russian-born Czech citizens ran a hotel in northern Greece that doubled as a safe house for an infamous unit of Russia's military intelligence agency (GRU) as it carried out bombings and poisonings across Europe, an investigation by The Insider has found.kyivindependent.com
Two Russian-born Czech citizens ran a hotel in northern Greece that doubled as a safe house for an infamous unit of Russia's military intelligence agency (GRU) as it carried out bombings and poisonings across Europe, an investigation by The Insider has found.kyivindependent.com
Russia planning to disrupt #GlobalPeaceSummit in Switzerland
We have precise intelligence information, specific data that Russia not only wants to disrupt the peace summit, but also has a specific plan how to do it, how to reduce the number of participating countries, how to act to ensure that there is no peace for even longer,"
Kyiv will share Russia's plans with diplomats and intelligence agencies of allied countries, according to Zelensky.
"And together we must counteract this, we must work in unity for a just #peace,”
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-planning-to-disrupt-global-peace-summit-in-switzerland/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineZelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence information that Russia is preparing to disrupt a global peace summit set to take place in Switzerland in June.kyivindependent.com
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence information that Russia is preparing to disrupt a global peace summit set to take place in Switzerland in June.kyivindependent.com
France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
France is asking the #EU to impose new sanctions to target Russian disinformation and election interference around the world, Bloomberg reported on April 24, citing a draft proposal from #France.
The proposal "would target those responsible for threatening the stability, security or #sovereignty of EU member states or third countries by undermining elections, the rule of law, facilitating acts of #violence or do so through the use of information manipulation and interference," Bloomberg wrote.
The governments of #Belgium and #Czechia also warned earlier in April that Russia was operating a disinformation and interference network targeting the upcoming EU parliamentary election.
https://kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
#RussianAggression #propaganda #elections #disinformation #ElectionInterference #StopRussianAggressionBloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
The proposal "would target those responsible for threatening the stability, security or sovereignty of EU member states or third countries by undermining elections, the rule of law, facilitating acts of violence or do so through the use of information manipulation and interference," Bloomberg wrote.kyivindependent.com
The proposal "would target those responsible for threatening the stability, security or sovereignty of EU member states or third countries by undermining elections, the rule of law, facilitating acts of violence or do so through the use of information manipulation and interference," Bloomberg wrote.kyivindependent.com
Microsoft says Russian #disinformation campaign targeting US #elections has begun
U.S. officials have said that #Russia engaged in a widespread campaign of digital disinformation and hacking in the past two presidential elections, with particular effort dedicated to the 2016 election.
The governments of Belgium and Czechia also warned earlier in April that Russia was operating a disinformation and interference network targeting the upcoming EU parliamentary election.
According to the Microsoft report, Russia's campaign to sow disinformation in the U.S. has begun in earnest over the past month and a half but has yet to reach the height of previous efforts.
One of the more common methods is for Russia to spread fake "whistleblower" narratives, which are then picked up by U.S. media outlets.
"Ultimately, after the narrative has circulated online for a series of days or weeks, U.S. audiences repeat and repost this disinformation, likely unaware of its original source," Microsoft said.
The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content," including criticism of U.S. support for Ukraine, the Microsoft report said.
https://kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
#ElectionInterference #propaganda #disinformation #CyberAttacks #CyberWarfare #RussianAggressionMicrosoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun
The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content," including criticism of U.S. support for Ukraine, the Microsoft report said.kyivindependent.com
The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content," including criticism of U.S. support for Ukraine, the Microsoft report said.kyivindependent.com
Russia fires 10 times more shells, uses 300 aircraft than Ukraine
Delays in U.S. assistance to Ukraine have already had a direct impact on the battlefield, contributing to the loss of the key front-line city of #Avdiivka. Amid the escalating situation on the eastern front, Zelensky said that "Ukraine will lose the war" if the U.S. Congress fails to approve military aid.
As Moscow intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the spring, the shortage of air defense systems in Ukrainian cities and villages is being felt more acutely.
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-14/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineZelensky: Russia fires 10 times more shells, uses 300 aircraft in Ukraine only
Russia is firing shells at a ratio of around 10:1 to those of Ukraine and has 30 times more aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with PBS NewsHour published on April 16.kyivindependent.com
Russia is firing shells at a ratio of around 10:1 to those of Ukraine and has 30 times more aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with PBS NewsHour published on April 16.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian military intelligence denies involvement in drone explosion at #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
"The aggressor state once again endangers the nuclear facility," Yusov said. "Russian strikes, in particular false flag strikes, on the territory of the Ukrainian #nuclear power plant, as well as the deployment of troops and weapons there and mining of ZNPP facilities, have long been a well-known and constant criminal practice."
"Russia should withdraw troops from all #ZNPP facilities, only this will allow to restore compliance with all necessary international norms and control over an important nuclear energy facility."
https://kyivindependent.com/media-ukrainian-intelligence-denies-involvement-in-drone-explosion-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant/
#FalseFlag #RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineMedia: Ukrainian military intelligence denies involvement in drone explosion at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
"Ukraine is not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant," the spokesperson Andrii Yusov said, adding that Russian false flag strikes were a frequent occurrence.kyivindependent.com
"Ukraine is not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant," the spokesperson Andrii Yusov said, adding that Russian false flag strikes were a frequent occurrence.kyivindependent.com
Russian soldiers kill 3 Ukrainian POWs
A video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.
The video was published on Russian Telegram channels on April 7, according to a statement by the Prosecutor General's Office released on Telegram.
Killing of POWs violates the Geneva Convention and constitutes a #WarCrime.
The description of the video states the incident took place near Krynky village in Kherson Oblast.
In the video, several shots are fired by a Russian Armed Forces member at the unarmed and unmoving Ukrainian servicemen, according to the Prosecutor General's Office's statement.
https://kyivindependent.com/prosecutor-generals-office-russian-soldiers-shoot-3-ukrainian-pows/
#RussianAggression #murder #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineProsecutor General's Office: Russian soldiers kill 3 Ukrainian POWs
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into a video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.kyivindependent.com
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into a video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.kyivindependent.com
Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe
Russia is actively trying to sabotage European railways by hacking into their signaling systems, #Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said to the Financial Times (FT)
Russia has engaged in a variety of disruptive behavior toward Europe, often using its cyber capabilities to target civilian infrastructure.
Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.
https://kyivindependent.com/ft-czechia-warns-russia-is-trying-to-sabotage-railways-in-europe/
#RussianAggression #RussiaIsATerroristState #Europe #railways #trains #StandWithUkraineFT: Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.kyivindependent.com
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.kyivindependent.com
Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
The tendency of Russian troops to use munition with prohibited chemicals grows and has become "systemic," the command of Ukraine's Support Forces reported on April 5.
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.
For such attacks, Russia primarily uses K-51 and RG-VO grenades, which are delivered via drones, according to the Support Forces.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-russian-troops-begin-to-use-munition-with-prohibited-chemicals-more-frequent/
#WarCrimes #RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #ChemicalWeapons #RussiaMilitary: Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
France to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage, Lecornu said on March 30.
"We are also developing tele-operated munitions in a very short time, to deliver them to the Ukrainians this summer," he said.
The package will also include hundreds of old but "still operational" armored vehicles.
"To hold such a large front line, the Ukrainian army needs, for example, our armored front vehicles: this is absolutely key for troop mobility,"
https://kyivindependent.com/france-to-send-ukraine-air-defense-missiles-armored-vehicles/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #AirDefense #StandWithUkraineFrance to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian #anti-Kremlin #militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector.
Russian nationalist Denis Kapustin, the commander of the #Russian Volunteer Corps, said at a press conference on March 21 that the militias "stabilized the front" and "eased the pressure of Russian troops in certain areas."
Alexei Baranovsky, the Freedom of Russia Legion volunteer, claimed that anti-Kremlin forces had received intelligence about Russia's alleged plans to advance further into Kharkiv Oblast.
"The clashes (on Russia's territory) forced Russia to deploy additional reserves and withdraw its troops from their positions (in Ukraine) to relocate them to Belgorod Oblast," Yusov said.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-anti-kremlin-militias-raid-thwarts-russias-plans-for-potential-new-attack/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineMilitary Intelligence: Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
Documentary - Destroy, in Whole or in Part
In this documentary, its author, investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk explores whether there is #genocidal intent in the actions of the Russian military and officials, as well as in Russian state propaganda.
He interviews several scholars whose views oppose one another. William A. Schabas, one of the most renowned scholars in the field, is a skeptic. Eugene Finkel has written an opinion piece stating that the Russian invasion was genocide back in 2022. Dmytro Koval emphasizes that one cannot fully understand Russia’s war in Ukraine if one doesn’t call it #genocide
It also features survivors and witnesses of Russian war crimes: a widow of a man killed in Bucha; a twin sister of a woman murdered in Skadovsk; a kid who had been deported to Crimea, and witnessed an attempt to russify Ukrainian children; and two people who had been detained during the occupation of Kherson
https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraine
Editorial: Today's Russia is fascist. It’s time to start calling it that
“We went and killed everyone. There were women, men, seniors, and children.”
These were the words of Azamat Uldarov, an ex-fighter of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group who personally admitted to shooting dead a five or six-year-old girl, speaking to Russian independent outlet Gulagu.net. Uldarov, together with ex-Wagner commander Aleksei Savichev, both described being given and carrying out orders to “clean” entire buildings or areas in Donetsk Oblast of civilians by murdering them all.
The confessions came out on the back of a video of Russian troops, later reported as also belonging to Wagner, beheading a Ukrainian prisoner-of-war with a knife.
No, this is not a fever dream, this is fascist Russia in 2023.
https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-todays-russia-is-fascist-its-time-to-stop-avoiding-the-term/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #WagnerGroup #murder #confessions #children #civilians #CrimesAgainstHumanity #kidnapping #executions #StandWithUkraine
Leaked document exposes Kremlin's 10-year plan to undermine Moldova
A Western intelligence source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Kremlin's Directorate for Cross-Border Cooperation had allegedly created the document, titled "Strategic goals of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Moldova," in 2021.
According to the document, Russia’s key goals are to ensure that Moldovan policymakers and society, in general, have a negative attitude toward NATO and that the country has a strong presence of pro-Russian influence groups in politics and the economy.
https://kyivindependent.com/investigations/leaked-document-exposes-kremlins-10-year-plan-to-undermine-moldova
#RussianAggression #Moldova #leaked #Kremlin #NATO #InformationWarfareInvestigation: Leaked document exposes Kremlin's 10-year plan to undermine Moldova
Editor's note: This story is a collaboration between the Kyiv Independent and media partners, including Delfi Meedia (Estonia), Expressen (Sweden), Dossier Center (U.K.), Rise Moldova, Frontstory, VSquare (Poland), Süddeutsche Zeitung, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Rundfunk WDR, Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Germany), and Yahoo Newskyivindependent.com
Editor's note: This story is a collaboration between the Kyiv Independent and media partners, including Delfi Meedia (Estonia), Expressen (Sweden), Dossier Center (U.K.), Rise Moldova, Frontstory, VSquare (Poland), Süddeutsche Zeitung, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Rundfunk WDR, Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Germany), and Yahoo Newskyivindependent.com
