20/ "In fact, this video was obviously posted to shift the emphasis from the sick heads of commanders to crippled privates. The Defence Ministry system itself has effectively removed any adequate filters for selecting volunteers for contracting.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Brain convolutions and Russian commanders extorting wounded soldiers’ compensation
16/ "You need to move the convolutions of your brain." He also points out that the wounded often do not actually get all of their compensation payment, or in some cases any of it, because of the routine extortions practiced by Russian commanders:
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Commander uses shooting ability as proof of injury recovery, critic notes
14/ Reflecting critically on the video, Svyatoslav Golikov of the 'Philologist in ambush' Telegram channel comments: "As proof of his recovery from injury, the battalion commander points to the ability to shoot."
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Out of Coma: Doctors Declare Patient Their Own Doctor
7/ "After I came out of the coma, all the doctors told me that everything is in your hands from now on. You are your own doctor. We did everything we could. I was also looking for a bunch of things somewhere, what?
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Russian officer’s video sparks backlash from warbloggers over soldier treatment
1/ An 'anti-crisis' video of a Russian officer condemning wounded soldiers for complaining has prompted criticism from Russian warbloggers for ignoring realities on the ground, such as extortion of compensation payments and an "epidemic" of suicides. ⬇️https://t.co/FMs7Io8dN2
— ChrisO_wiki (@ChrisO_wiki) 23 février 20251/ An 'anti-crisis' video of a Russian officer condemning wounded soldiers for complaining has prompted criticism from Russian warbloggers for ignoring realities on the ground, such as extortion of compensation payments and an "epidemic" of suicides.
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Switzerland could send 200 peacekeepers to Ukraine
Switzerland could theoretically send 200 peacekeepers to Ukraine, according to Commander-in-Chief Süssli
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US spends $65.9 billion on military aid to Ukraine (Pentagon)
US spent $65.9 billion on military aid to Ukraine – Pentagon
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EU marks 3 years of RU’s war on UA, highlighting Ukrainian heroism and resilience.
Tomorrow marks 3 years since RU’s full-scale war against UA began. Ukrainians show heroism and resilience every day.
— European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) 23 février 2025
This week, the HR/VP received the flag of the 6th Marine Brigade, a symbol of their bravery in battle. Tomorrow, it will be at the FAC.#StandWithUA #22Feb2022 pic.twitter.com/fHSovLVPlqTomorrow marks 3 years since RU’s full-scale war against UA began. Ukrainians show heroism and resilience every day. This week, the HR/VP received the flag of the 6th Marine Brigade, a symbol of their bravery in battle. Tomorrow, it will be at the FAC. #StandWithUA #22Feb2022
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Avdiivka’s Spirit: Life Amidst the Fire
Avdiivka has become a harrowing battlefield. Despite the devastation of war, the spirit of its residents shines through—from teenage Polina’s diary entries documenting life under fire to museum director Tetiana’s efforts to revive traditions, such as a cherished porridge recipe.
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US-Ukraine draft agreement: reconstruction fund with 100% US financial interest
A draft agreement, dated Friday and seen by @FT called for a reconstruction investment fund in which the US “maintains 100% financial interest”. Ukraine would contribute 50% of the fund’s revenues through mineral resources until its contribution reached $500bn. Those terms,
