Updates from Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized that "NATO is not part of the conflict."
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 30, 2022
He didn't address President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement several hours prior in which the president said Ukraine has applied for NATO membership. https://t.co/7b0nZHAkFd
Rebuilding Ukraine
Ukraine is heavily contaminated with mines from Russian aggressors. š©š° proud of our partners @DRC @DanChurchAid @UNDP in šŗš¦ that educate about risks, free roads, fields and residential areas from mines. This is crucial for protecting civilians and starting reconstruction. pic.twitter.com/HSzX7trbA4
— Denmark MFA š©š° (@DanishMFA) September 30, 2022
Government Statements
There will be negotiations and a peace treaty. One where #russia will sign off on demilitarization, ban of all #putin propaganda, hand over of nuclear weapons. Where sanctions will continue until all reparations are paid, where war criminals are brought to trial /1
— Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko) September 30, 2022
Global Support
Mark Hamill recruited to help raise funds for drones in Ukrainian war effort https://t.co/r9BPpfNEUY
— The Independent (@Independent) September 30, 2022
The website is reported to have raised nearly $188m in donations, including a recent $5m contribution from the Pfizer Foundation to support Ukraineās medical needs
ā The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) September 30, 2022
International Opinions
BREAKING: Ukraineās president says his country is submitting an āacceleratedā application to join the NATO military alliance. But ascension to NATO would require the unanimous support of the allianceās members. https://t.co/lpzsyFaofF
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 30, 2022
"We are taking our decisive step by signing Ukraine's application for accelerated accession to NATO,"
— Alex Raufoglu (@ralakbar) September 30, 2022
ā @ZelenskyyUa #StandWithUkraine
Vladimir Putin your speech is a fraud and a disgrace. The world must never accept your sham referendums or your cruel and illegal attempt to colonise Ukraine. We stand with the people of Ukraine and will support them without flinching until their country is whole and free.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) September 30, 2022
.@jensstoltenberg says #NATOās focus right now is on āproviding immediate support to #Ukraine to help it defend itself against the #Russian brutal invasionā https://t.co/i0KZE139wH
— Natalia Drozdiak (@nat_droz) September 30, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
Lithuania will never, under any circumstances, recognize the illegal annexation of the occupied Ukrainian territories.
— Gitanas NausÄda (@GitanasNauseda) September 30, 2022
We know that Ukraine's fight for freedom is a just fight, and we will help Ukraine in everything we can! https://t.co/RKj2yPz6bB pic.twitter.com/OdWLy7puMw
The false pageantry with which Russia has announced the annexation of further Ukrainian territories forms part of the cynical āpolitical technologyā framing rhetoric of the restoration of the Soviet Union. 1/10
— Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) September 30, 2022