The British government has accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine's government with a pro-Moscow administration, and said former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate
1 year agoLooks like more equipment from the 4th Tank Division arriving at Voronezh's Maslovka train station. T-80U tanks, Msta-S howitzers, MTU-72 bridgelayers
According to @BILD, the chief of the German Navy Schönbach resigns after recent comments
Three sources tell @CBSNews the US Embassy in Kyiv has requested permission to authorize departure for non-essential staff and families. It's NOT an ordered departure. And the request is still in process
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has summoned Ambassador of Germany to Ukraine to reject statements of Commander of the German Navy. Deep disappointment was also expressed over the German government's position on defense weapons for Ukraine
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Smolensk
The Russian Foreign Ministry says publication that President of China allegedly asked Putin "not to attack Ukraine" on the eve of the Olympics is an "informational special operation"
Russia does not rule out military provocations by the US and Ukraine - Spokesperson of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Advisers to the President of the Normandy format plan to meet on January 26 - Office of President of Ukraine
Javelin anti-tank missiles from Baltics as well as U.S. military stockpiles will arrive in Ukraine early next week: U.S. officials
State Department orders families of U.S. embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday: U.S. officials
1 year agoRescuers @SESU_UA put out a large-scale fire in an office building in Dnipro city. 55 people and 14 units of equipment were involved in extinguishing
Secretary of State Blinken spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine
1 year agoDatabases of Ukrainian citizens on sale contain data on enterprises, driver licenses, educational degree certificates, birth certificates. Personal data includes phones, home address and other information. Most recent records from December 2021
1 year agoFire at ATB-Market office in Dnipro city has been extinguished, no impact on operations of the stores
1 year agoPresident Zelensky at the opening of the bridge over Dnipro river in Zaporizhzhia: In Donetsk and Crimea, we will proclaim a new Act of Unification
Head office of largest Ukrainian retailer ATB-Market is on fire in Dnipro city
Russian and UK defense ministers to meet over Ukraine: UK defense source
1 year agoNational Airlines Boeing 747-428(BCF) N919CA that delivered weapons to Ukraine is taking a short northern detour to go to Hong Kong
1 year agoCould be data spoofing event, as National Airlines Boeing 747-428(BCF) N919CA that delivered weapons to Ukraine, at Flightradar24 showing over Belarus
Russian Foreign Ministry: We will respond to the widespread deployment of NATO forces near our borders
Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba: Ukraine is grateful to Germany for its support since 2014, as well as for diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict. But Germany's recent statements are disappointing and run against this support and efforts
1 year agoSatellite image shows additional military equipment arrived at Pogonovo firing range near Voronezh
1 year agoHeavy snow and cold incoming for South East Europe
German Defence Ministry to @BILD on words of Navy commander: "In terms of content and choice of words, the statements in no way correspond to the position of the @BMVg_Bundeswehr. Admiral Schönbach is given the opportunity to make a statement to the Inspector General
The publication by the US State Department of a bulletin on Russian policy in Ukraine on the eve of the talks between Lavrov and Blinken is an outright provocation, - the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Germany will send a field hospital to Ukraine, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Saturday, while once again rejecting Kyiv's calls for weapons delivery as fears of a Russian invasion grow
Joint Forces Operation: no ceasefire violations yesterday
Tactical exercises to destroy fortified firing points and APCs with flamethrowers were held in Voronezh region, - Russian Western Military District reported
1 year agoMilitary echelon filmed in Oryol
The US embassy in Kyiv requested today that State Dept authorize departure of nonessential staff & families from the embassy. The US has informed Ukraine that they are "likely to start evacuations as early as next week" of families of diplomats.
1 year agoThe first shipment of assistance recently directed by President Biden to Ukraine arrived in Ukraine tonight. This shipment includes close to 200,000 pounds of lethal aid, including ammunition for the front line defenders of Ukraine
1 year agoUnidentified persons posted data (possibly) stolen from the state portal Diia on RaidForums. And it looks real
A senior State Department official, in describing the US thinking behind agreeing to send written responses to Moscow, notes "we're taking this step by step, but we don't want to be the ones to foreclose the possible diplomatic solution
1 year agoUS Transportation Command "Camber Flight" (National Airlines 747 N919CA) en route to Kyiv Ukraine
Pentagon says it is looking at a range of options if allies in Eastern Europe request military support. It adds that the U.S. military capabilities could come from Europe but also from the United States
1 year agoUkraine doesn't meet the requirements (to join NATO), says German Navy Chief in Delhi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the conclusion of his trip to Europe to address Russia’s unprovoked military buildup near Ukraine’s borders
Germany is blocking NATO ally Estonia from giving military support to Ukraine by refusing to issue permits for German-origin weapons to be exported to Kyiv as it braces for a potential Russian invasion
US Department of State:
[email protected] met with Swiss President and Foreign Minister @ignaziocassis today in Geneva to discuss the bilateral relationship and transatlantic security, including the need to prevent further escalation of the security situation near Ukraine's borders
Russia-Ukraine: "We continue to see a very sizable force presence by the Russians in the western part of their country.concerning" per @PentagonPresSec "They continue to add to the force presence there"
President Biden will meet with his national security team this weekend at Camp David, WH press secretary Jen Psaki said. Asked if another summit is necessary between Biden and Putin, she said that has not been decided but the president is open to one
DOD working on military options that could be activated to beef up US military presence in eastern Europe as a deterrence if Russian invades Ukraine. Could include "movement of assets and forces already in Europe and also assets and forces available outside of Europe" official
Psaki says the administration has notified Congress of the US' intent to deliver Mi-17 helicopters to Ukraine
[email protected] confirms that @SecBlinken statement that "whether it's 1 Russian soldier or 1000 crossing the border it's an attack" is "the President's policy that he has directed to his Secretary of State”
Czech defence minister says she will propose artillery ammunition shipment to Ukraine - Reuters news
Defense Minister of Latvia: The Baltic states will send "Stinger" and "Javelin" systems, as well as various individual equipment to help Ukraine to strengthen its defences. I strongly urge Russia to de-escalate situation at the border with Ukraine and respect its sovereignty
Spokesperson for the National Security Council denies @RND_de the Spiegel report on Biden/Scholz: "This report is false. It did not happen and is totally made up. The German side has proposed dates and we are responding to them. We look forward to welcoming the Chancellor to the United States in February.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada is giving Ukraine a loan of $120-million dollars as it faces Russian aggressions at its border
1 year agoIt is impossible to restore the work of the Ecomap after the cyber attack - Ministry of environment
The Moldovan government regards the letter from Gazprom as an unfriendly gesture
Ukraine security services accuse Russia of false bomb threat campaign aimed to 'sow alarm and panic'
Bloomberg: The U.S. is weighing whether to evacuate family members of diplomats stationed in Ukraine, sources tell @AlbertoNardelli and @nwadhams. Announcement expected in the coming days
1 year agoPresident Duda: I told the President @ZelenskyyUa that Ukraine can count on our country's support. Poland rejects the concept of spheres of influence and supports full Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine. Thank you very much for this valuable visit and constructive consultation
Blinken says he asked Lavrov to describe how Russian side believes its actions have advanced Russia's interests - references increased support in Ukraine for alignment with West
Blinken: "Sometimes we and Russia have different interpretations of history"
Blinken on a possible Biden-Putin summit: "If it proves useful and productive for the two presidents to meet to talk, to engage to try to carry things forward, I think we're fully prepared to do that"
Blinken says Russia's buildup gives it the ability to attack Ukraine from south, east and north
Asked to explain Biden's reasoning for ruling out US troops in Ukraine in case of invasion, Blinken says "Ukraine is a very valued partner of the US and other countries in Europe as well, but our Article V commitment extends to NATO allies.
And Ukraine is not a member of NATO"
Blinken says Lavrov repeated denial of plans to invade Ukraine. "But it is deeds and actions" that US will judge, he says, asks Russia to redeploy forces from near Ukraine's border (which Lavrov just a little while ago said was none of America's business since inside Russia)
1 year agoAfter meeting with Lavrov in Geneva, @SecBlinken reiterates that there is "no trade space" on Ukraine's right to choose it's own path. Also makes clear that in terms of agreements, "nothing about NATO without NATO" & "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine
Blinken says US will consult with allies and then provide Russia written responses to its security proposals - after which he'll talk again to Lavrov
Blinken says he believes they can move forward on agreements on condition of "Russia stopping its aggression toward Ukraine"
"We've been clear. If any Russian military forces move across Ukraine's border, that's a renewed invasion. It will be met with swift, severe and a united response from the United States and our partners and allies," @SecBlinken says after Lavrov meeting
1 year ago[email protected] "This was not a negotiation, but a candid exchange of concerns and ideas"
"There is no trade space there - none" he says of Ukrainians' right to decide their future, Blinken says
On Russia's security concerns, Blinken says US ready to take steps on a reciprocal basis
[email protected], speaking to media after Lavrov meeting, says Russia "has an extensive playbook short of aggression" including cyber and paramilitary ops. Says such actions will be met with united Western response
NATO's actions towards Ukraine clearly demonstrate that the alliance considers it as a zone of its influence, - said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
