An incredibly uplifting story in NYT about Speaker Johnson switching to support Ukraine. There are three lessons and all are good news: 1. Facts matter
2. A politician can choose the right things against self-interest 3. A systemic comprehensive persuasion campaign works 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Three lessons from Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine support story
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Ukraine discusses Patriot system transfers
Ukraine is discussing with its partners the transfer of Patriot air defense systems, currently four batteries, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. He noted that negotiations with other countries and the United States are ongoing.
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Zelensky Announces US Agreement on ATACMS
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that today, April 22, Ukraine has agreed with the United States to supply ATACMS missiles. https://t.co/XZCHUFhSDl
— Hromadske Int. (@Hromadske) 22 avril 2024President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that today, April 22, Ukraine has agreed with the United States to supply ATACMS missiles.
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Pelicans fly through smoke after Odesa shelling, symbolizing light
Odesa Rescuers eliminate the large-scale consequences of shelling. Suddenly, hundreds of pelicans appear in the sky. They fly through dark clouds of smoke and emerge, just as light and white. No matter what darkness the enemy tries to plunge Ukrainians into, the light will
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Defense Ministry Secures Drone Supply Contracts
The State Enterprise 'Defense Procurement Agency' has signed contracts worth 575 million UAH for the delivery of 4,000 DJI Mavic drones, according to the Ministry of Defense. http://censor.net/ua/n3485748
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Suspects in police officer murder remanded; new spokesperson appointed
A pre-trial restraint has been imposed on the suspects in the murder of a police officer in the Vinnytsia region. The Southern Defense Forces have appointed Dmytro Pletenchuk as the new spokesperson. We have collected the main news for April 22, 2024. https://
hromadske.ua/en/war/222301-
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EU stresses urgency to aid Ukraine
"Ukraine lacks weapons for self-defence & to reject the Russian aggression. There is a clear sense of urgency for the EU & all Ukraine’s allies to act. The most important way of acting is providing air defence batteries & ammunition", said HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after today's #FAC. pic.twitter.com/Phlr4uEvSd
— European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) 22 avril 2024"Ukraine lacks weapons for self-defence and to repel Russian aggression. There is a clear sense of urgency for the EU and all of Ukraine’s allies to act. The most important way to act is by providing air defence systems and ammunition," said HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after today's #FAC.
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Coffee break for Ukrainian sky defenders at the 123rd Brigade.
A quick coffee pit stop, and then hard work to protect the Ukrainian skies. : 123rd @TDF_UA Brigade
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In ATACMS deal for Ukraine, all dots are in place, – Zelensky
У домовленостях про ATACMS для України всі крапки розставлені, – Зеленський https://t.co/ZghxSYK1Iv pic.twitter.com/B0MoHmpxwC
— Цензор.НЕТ ✍️ (@censor_net) 22 avril 2024In the agreements on ATACMS for Ukraine, all questions have been resolved, Zelensky
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Zelenskyy: Agreements reached on ATACMS, outlines Ukraine’s US aid priorities
Agreements have been reached regarding ATACMS – President Zelenskyy.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 22 avril 2024
The President said there are four priorities for Ukraine in terms of US aid today: protecting the sky, modern artillery, long-range-ness, and speedy arrival of aid packages. https://t.co/3WIAZ7w5CG pic.twitter.com/glSkKqxrjPAgreements have been reached regarding ATACMS – President Zelenskyy. The President said there are four priorities for Ukraine in terms of US aid today: protecting the sky, modern artillery, long-range-ness, and speedy arrival of aid packages.