Bakhmut is slowly closing. The drive toward Ivanivske will be very challenging, as Ukrainian positions there are much higher geographically.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Two good threads on these scandals by Mylovanov
Two good threads on these scandals. This one from @Mylovanov, a Zelensky advisor and former economy minister.
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Kyiv expects Russian offensive in Donbas to intensify in coming months
Russian forces will likely intensify their offensive in eastern Ukraine in the coming months, Deputy Military Intelligence Chief Vadym Skibitsky said on Jan. 23. https://
kyivindependent.com/national/ukrai
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Zelensky announces reshuffles and personnel decisions
And finally, Zelensky announces some shakeups. “We have already made personnel decisions – some today, some tomorrow – regarding officials of various levels in ministries and other central government bodies, in the regions, and in the law enforcement system.”
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Zelensky sanctions 22 Russians linked to terrorism
Zelensky also announced sanctions against 22 Russian citizens he says “under the guise of spirituality, support terror and genocidal policy.” He likely means leaders of Russia’s Orthodox Church and/or its branch in Ukraine. Not all decrees appear to be posted or don’t name names.
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Announcement by Zelensky: ban on private travel for officials
In his nighttime address, Zelensky announces a ban on personal travel abroad for Ukraine govt officials. “If they want to rest now, they will rest outside the civil service. Officials will no longer be able to travel abroad for vacation or for any other non-governmental purpose.” pic.twitter.com/QLP1BG9uXO
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) 23 janvier 2023In his nighttime address, Zelensky announces a ban on personal travel abroad for Ukrainian government officials. “If they want to rest now, they will rest outside the civil service. Officials will no longer be able to travel abroad for vacation or for any other non-governmental purpose.”
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Ukrainian forces install long-term fortifications in Kyiv Oblast
Ukrainian forces continue to install long-term fortifications in Kyiv Oblast Ukraine has been constructing a northern defensive line for months as the possibility of a new Russian and/or Belarusian assault from the north persists
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Turkey to host event for Ukraine invasion anniversary
Invasion anniversary event to be held in Turkey, Ukraine invited. A major event will be held in Turkey on Feb. 22 in honor of the upcoming one-year anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, head of the European Delegation to Turkey, said.
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High Anti-Corruption Court rejects arrest of ex-Naftogaz CEO
Court rules against arresting former Naftogaz CEO on embezzlement charges. The High Anti-Corruption Court on Jan. 23 decided not to arrest Andriy Kobolev, the former CEO of state oil and gas monopoly Naftogaz.
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Discussion on war course, Russian command changes, and manpower
Sat down with @EvansRyan202 to discuss the course of the war, whether the next phase might prove decisive, Russian command changes, and my fav topics like manpower. We recorded last week before the Rammstein announcement, and stay away from the tank drama.