Updates from Ukraine
⚡️The Guardian: Top Ukrainian official says retaking Crimea 'feels inevitable.'
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 2, 2022
Tamila Tasheva, President Volodymyr Zelensky's representative to Russian-occupied Crimea, and her team spend every day preparing for the future reintegration of Crimea.
Oksana Morozova, a nurse at a hospital in Zaporizhzhia, says it was "truly terrifying" when the victims of the Russian Sept. 30 missile attack were brought in.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 2, 2022
“Almost everyone had huge gashes from shrapnel through the legs and abdomen.”https://t.co/Ve2dIwtM1N
Rebuilding Ukraine
We hosted HE Yuliya Sviridenko, the 1st Deputy PM and Minister of Economy of Ukraine in İstanbul.
— Dr. Mehmet Muş (@mehmedmus) October 2, 2022
We discussed the role of Turkish contractors in the reconstruction of post-war Ukraine, the functioning of the Grain Corridor, and the internal ratification processes of our FTA. pic.twitter.com/ZgFiME6Mn7
Government Statements
Good night, world 🌙
— Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – Ukrainian Parliament (@ua_parliament) October 2, 2022
Ukraine is fighting evil and freeing its land. And Ukraine will prevail 🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine#UkraineWillWin#russiaIsATerroristState#stoprussia pic.twitter.com/LhBBma2CdO
Had the honor of launching the “Hetman Ivan Mazepa” corvette. Its name was chosen in 2021 by the President @ZelenskyyUa. Built in Turkey, it will serve Ukraine and will be the first ship of its kind in our Navy. Wishing fair wind, success and victories only! pic.twitter.com/ioaobCq2eu
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) October 2, 2022
Global Support
Profoundly saddened by the immense suffering of the Ukrainian people as a result of the aggression they have suffered, I address an equally confident appeal to the President of #Ukraine to be open to serious proposals for peace. @ZelenskyyUa
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 2, 2022
International Opinions
Mark Hamill on speaking to Zelensky about Star Wars https://t.co/7WBmVyykwB
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 2, 2022
Mark Hamill says Zelensky called Russia the ‘evil empire’ in Star Wars reference https://t.co/ny6i2yj5ct
— The Independent (@Independent) October 2, 2022
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the eastern city of Lyman had been cleared of Russian forces, scoring a victory against Moscow on the very territory President Vladimir Putin said last week Russia would annex https://t.co/smVICagYak
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 2, 2022
Zelensky hails advances as open recriminations intensify in Russian media https://t.co/hFm1D2EBye
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 3, 2022
The heads of nine European NATO members on Sunday issued a joint statement backing a path to membership for Ukraine in the U.S.-led security alliance, and called on all 30 NATO nations to ramp up military aid for Kyiv. https://t.co/5ZbM1XmMN6
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2022
‘It feels inevitable’: Ukraine starts to believe it can win back Crimea https://t.co/L6WamTHN3v
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 2, 2022
The pontiff also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “be open” to serious peace proposals https://t.co/qu7GrauspC
— Bloomberg (@business) October 2, 2022
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine quickly sought to capitalize politically on the Russian retreat from the crucial rail hub of Lyman, saying that it showed that Moscow’s attempt to illegally annex much of the country was an “absolute farce.” https://t.co/4qVy2J9E1D
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) October 2, 2022
Being a postal worker on the front lines is a dangerous job, particularly in a war that has involved indiscriminate shelling and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. https://t.co/MdB1yo6L4K
— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) October 2, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
.@SecBlinken on President Putin’s war in Ukraine: “One man chose this war. And one man can end it because if Russia stops fighting, the war ends. If Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends." https://t.co/v9TbPnpfsF pic.twitter.com/pRPEYJXWsf
— Department of State (@StateDept) October 2, 2022
Today is Ukraine’s national Teachers’ Day.
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) October 2, 2022
We celebrate Ukraine’s brave teachers and their astonishing bravery and commitment in the face of Russian intimidation and aggression.
We #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/NO57vozAIG