Updates from Ukraine
⚡️Musk claims he 'still supports Ukraine' as Zelensky drags him on Twitter for pro-Russian statement.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 4, 2022
Zelensky replied to Elon Musk’s Twitter post about Russia’s war in Ukraine by asking people to vote on which Musk they liked better – the one supporting Ukraine or Russia.
Ukraine's reconstruction costs now exceed its pre-war economy 1.5 times – World Bank
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) October 4, 2022
As well, Ukraine’s economy is now projected to contract by 35% this year, hit by destruction of productive capacity, damage to agricultural land, and reduced labor supplyhttps://t.co/CGjbAkZzsY
Suspicious drone activity close to Norwegian energy infrastructure has sparked fears that Russia may be planned sabotage operations to undermine European support for Ukraine. NATO must urgently increase security at energy sites, writes Thomas S. Warrickhttps://t.co/nNlhoxhJnb
— Business Ukraine mag (@Biz_Ukraine_Mag) October 4, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
Exclusive: The government will consider "adopting" regions in Ukraine & pledge to rebuild infrastructure, following the lead of European nations. Our maritime expertise means Mykolaiv and Kherson would be good regions to assist @AmbVasyl @crikey_news https://t.co/2d3Kd61Bha
— Amber Schultz (@AmberMaySchultz) October 5, 2022
Government Statements
A torture chamber in Pisky-Radkivski. 2 photos. A gas mask that was put on the head of a victim who was covered with a smoldering rag and buried alive. And a box of gold dental crowns. A mini Auschwitz. How many more will be found in occupied Ukraine?
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) October 4, 2022
Photo @serhii_bolvinov pic.twitter.com/So4glJlt9N
President #Zelensky officially dotted all the i’s again. Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Crimea – 🇺🇦 jurisdiction. 🇷🇺 "law/decrees" do not apply to Ukraine’s territory. They are legally worthless. All deeds, including ownership, will be restored throughout the territory.
— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) October 4, 2022
By helping Ukraine, world invests in Europe’s and entire planets’s security. Talked about it at the @WarsawForum. To support our battle for freedom and human values means to stand on the right side of history. Aggression cannot become the language of communication in the world. pic.twitter.com/KwtCFleYMC
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) October 4, 2022
🇺🇦 Five commanders from Azovstal, having been released from captivity, who are now staying in 🇹🇷, finally met their families & loved ones.
— Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – Ukrainian Parliament (@ua_parliament) October 4, 2022
On instructions of @ZelenskyyUa, @AndriyYermak presented Gold Star orders to five warriors, who were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/Pqnu7pGbGf
Environmental damage in #Ukraine caused by 🇷🇺 war is estimated at around $35.3 billion.
— Emine Dzheppar (@EmineDzheppar) October 4, 2022
20% of protected areas is at risk of destruction and about 2,000 cases of environmental damages have already been recorded.#StandWithUkraine #StopRussianAggression pic.twitter.com/084INwThvb
International Opinions
Ukrainian officials are urging people to stock up on everything from firewood to electric generators and fear disruptions to the centralized home-heating season that are hard to prepare for because so many different things could go wrong https://t.co/Ae6e3Puz6q
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
Amid growing fears of Moscow deliberately attacking critical infrastructure in Ukraine, officials are urging people to stock up on everything from firewood to electric generators before the frost sets in https://t.co/yTJDwzRbNB pic.twitter.com/HwwSJKYx1G
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
Ukraine is set to join Spain and Portugal in a combined bid to host the 2030 World Cup that will be unveiled Wednesday, a person familiar with the project tells @AP. https://t.co/OMnjC6XJFI
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 4, 2022
"The Russian project has failed, so the aim now is to bring everyone down to its own level, drag all down to its cellar” | Time https://t.co/50zdWMQuVm
— peter pomerantsev (@peterpomeranzev) October 4, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
Today I spoke with President Zelenskyy to underscore that the U.S. will never recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Ukrainian territory.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 4, 2022
I reaffirmed my commitment to continue supporting Ukraine, including through today's new $625 million security assistance package. pic.twitter.com/0ZP2uopn4n
We remain ready to impose severe costs on any entity that supports Russia’s purported annexation and will continue to rally the world behind Ukraine’s efforts to defend its democracy.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 4, 2022
Other
Meanwhile on Russian state TV: grim predictions that Russia is at least two months away from even attempting to advance. Also, some surprising admissions about how unprepared they were and the magnitude of the losses they've experienced in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/VXL05R7JpN
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 5, 2022