When the FT article came out I spoke with some people who gave comments to the outlet. I was told that Ukrainians informed the FT that it is likely there were active Russian sabotage operations to make it look like Ukraine was smuggling weapons to Europe. 7/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Swedish grenade launcher smuggled from Ukraine to Russia
It turns out it was not true. The NYTimes reports "one confirmed report of a Swedish-made, anti-tank grenade launcher being smuggled out of Ukraine." Where? By Whom? By Russians to Russia. 5/
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Weapon theft and explosion injure retired Russian officer
NYTimes: "But the theft was discovered only after the weapon exploded in the trunk of a car about 10 miles outside Moscow, injuring a retired Russian military officer who had just returned from eastern Ukraine." 6/
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Ukrainian lawmaker monitors foreign arms transfers to Ukraine
I quote NYTimes: "The lawmaker, Oleksandra Ustinova, a former anti-corruption activist who now monitors foreign arms transfers to Ukraine, does not believe there is widespread smuggling. 2/
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Ukrainian troops casualties during weapons security operations
“We’ve literally had people die because stuff was left behind, and they came back to get it, and were killed,” she said of Ukrainian troops’ efforts to make sure weapons were not stolen or lost. 3/
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KSE sanctions expert talk featuring Economist Intelligence Unit
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@KSE_Institute talk today at 11am EST. SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA Agathe Demarais Global forecasting director, Economist Intelligence Unit, and author of Backfire Elina @elinaribakova Deputy Chief Economist at the IIF, Director of the International Program @kse_ua 1/ -
Interview with General Zaluzhnyy reveals his compassion and grief
This interview with General Zaluzhnyy sticks with me. The compassionate respect he holds for his troops, and the weight of grief that he bears, are palpable. He stays focused on his tasks and humble. https://
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Ukrainian military medic ‘Lastivka’ saves lives on the front line
“Не маю права опускати руки”, — Ластівка рятує життя на лінії вогню Військовий медик на псевдо Ластівка розповіла, як зі студентської лави потрапила на фронт https://
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International Family Day message from Ukrainian defenders
15 травня – Міжнародний день сім'ї Ми знаємо за кого стоїмо, кого обороняємо. Адже за нашими плечима найдорожче – наша сім'я. Дякуємо за щоденну підтримку та турботу. Зі святом, наші любі!
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Ukraine rejects using Crimea as bargaining chip for peace
Russia wants to use Crimea as a bargaining chip to end the war in Ukraine. Here’s why that must never happen. Share this video and show your support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and lasting peace now.#RealPeaceNotAppeasement pic.twitter.com/tq1e9Kdnf5
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) 15 mai 2023Russia wants to use Crimea as a bargaining chip to end the war in Ukraine. Here’s why that must never happen. Share this video and show your support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and lasting peace now. #RealPeaceNotAppeasement