Updates from Ukraine
Hell, even Luke Skywalker is to help fundraise to buy Ukraine combat drones
— Illia Ponomarenko🫡 (@IAPonomarenko) October 1, 2022
Ukrainian troops have entered Lyman, more good news to follow shortly.
— Oleksiy Sorokin (@mrsorokaa) October 1, 2022
Always a good time to support, donate to the Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/5b3khFy4XB
11 ships more left Ukrainian ports as a part of the "grain initiative" having 217.6 tons of agricultural products for Africa, Asia and Europe. @OlKubrakov , keep doing so needed job!
— Iuliia Mendel (@IuliiaMendel) October 1, 2022
Zelensky: Ukrainian flag is in Lyman, our advances continue
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 1, 2022
"There is no trace of any pseudo-referendum there," the president said, adding that Russians will soon see a "more and more" different reality compared to what their officials say. https://t.co/Yu3jBNcuu3
Government Statements
The law provides the financing of defense programs, as well as powerful direct budget support to Ukraine. This help is more important today than ever. We must continue to jointly oppose the aggression of the Russian Federation! 2/2
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 1, 2022
🇪🇸 🇺🇦 Королівство Іспанія відправило в Україну літак із медичними матеріалами. / España envía un nuevo avión con material sanitario para Ucrania. / The Kingdom of Spain sends a new plane with medical supplies to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/pOX99D4l1k
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) October 1, 2022
Government Support
World Bank announces additional US$530 million aid for Ukraine https://t.co/2AclZtRFYY pic.twitter.com/WGYz7xJ32U
— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 1, 2022
International Opinions
Now that Ukrainian forces have retaken Lyman, they'll have a solid foothold on the northeastern side of the river that they can use to advance further east, applying pressure on the Russian front lines that formed after their recent defeats around Kharkiv. https://t.co/Yre8ahMyBS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 1, 2022
Whatever happens with Russia will affect America’s contest with China. Thus far, President Joe Biden has tried to balance two principles: help Ukraine defend itself, but avoid a third world war https://t.co/187hsGu5Qw
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 1, 2022
🔴Israel has come under pressure to share its expertise on drone warfare with Ukrainian forces as Kyiv faces a new threat from Iranian drones sold to Russia https://t.co/hnTl2tLcuJ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 1, 2022