Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark Milley spoke with Ukrainian Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny today by phone, exchanging perspectives and assessments of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Spokesman says Milley reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty
2 year agoRussia attempting to hit critical infrastructure in western Ukraine to try to disrupt efforts by Ukrainians to replenish and reinforce, says @PentagonPresSec. "They are not good at precision strikes
Russia's 12 battalion tactical groups near Mariupol, the majority of which have left the city, are paused mostly to refit as they move toward Donbas: senior U.S. defense official
Ukraine's resistance against Russian troops in the northern area of the Donbas has "stalled" the advance: senior U.S. defense official
Russian Mil Mi-17 violated Finnish airspace today before midday
The Kremlin: Europe will pay a heavy price if Russian oil is banned
Mayor of Mariupol: Russian forces continue the attack on the Azovstal plant with all available weapons
2 year agoThe Russian Foreign Ministry has banned the Prime Minister of Japan and other members of the Cabinet from entering Russia. There are 63 people on the list in total
Hamas delegation arrived in Moscow for talks
Tanker caught fire in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhniy Novgorod region
2 year agoAnother fuel depot fire in Makiivka, east of Donetsk, Ukraine. Video shot from the south-west facing the fire
2 year agoInbound traffic to Moscow Sheremetyevo holding
2 year agoThe EU proposes cutting off Sberbank and other lenders from the international SWIFT payment system, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says, under a new package of sanctions against Russia
2 year agoUrsula von der Leyen:Today we are presenting the sixth package of sanctions. First, we are listing high-ranking military officers and other individuals who committed war crimes in Bucha. We know who you are. And you will be held accountable
2 year agoNew proposed EU sanctions: complete ban on Russian oil imports; cutting largest bank Sberbank from SWIFT; banning 3 broadcasters; targeting alleged war criminals. Von der Leyen: "Putin wanted to wipe Ukraine from the map. He will clearly not succeed"
2 year agoUrsula von der Leyen: Finally, we now propose a ban on Russian oil. Let´s be clear: it will not be easy. But we simply have to work on it. We will make sure that we phase out Russian oil in an orderly fashion. To maximise pressure on Russia, while minimizing the impact on our economies
2 year agoRussian TOS-1 strike on Yampil, near electric substation
Advisor to the office of President of Ukraine: At first, anti-Semitic statements by Moscow, now massive missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. Lviv, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Zakarpattia. Russia must be recognized as a sponsor of terrorism. There is less and less difference between the Kremlin and ISIS, even on a verbal level
2 year agoConfirmed: An internet disruption has been registered in Lviv, western Ukraine, amid reports of explosions and power outages following a Russian missile strike; real-time network data show connectivity down to 87% of previous levels
2 year agoUkraine: In the vicinity of Bayrak, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces claimed to destroy 3x BMP IFVs of the Russian Army
Ukraine is now using U.S.-provided howitzers in the fight against Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms to Congress
Two German Eurofighter jets took off on Saturday to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea in international airspace off the island of Rügen
3 dead, 15 wounded as result of fire at residential apartments block in Mytishchi, Moscow region
European Union Energy Policy Officer: The Union will unveil a plan to replace two-thirds of Russian gas this year
Chief of Staff of the US Army: We will continue to raise our military capabilities to match the strength of Russia and China
Chief of Staff of the US Army: We are witnessing the biggest test for our security and the security of Europe
Chief of Staff of the US Army: We are ready to deter any party trying to attack us or our allies
Britain donating 13 armored vehicles to Ukraine to "rescue civilians from besieged areas" "Targeting of civilians is a war crime" per Foreign Sec @trussliz "This latest donation will help protect Ukrainians attempting to flee Russian shelling"
Chief of Staff of the US Army: Russia and China are trying to change the world order
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: U.S. has committed $3.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's Feb. 24 full-scale invasion
