Updates from Ukraine
⚡️Zelensky: The war must end with the liberation of Crimea.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 9, 2022
In his nightly address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian war against Ukraine began with the occupation of Crimea and must end with its liberation.
"Russia has turned our peninsula, which has always been and will be one of the best places in Europe, into one of the most dangerous places in Europe. Russia brought large-scale repression, environmental problems, economic hopelessness and war to Crimea."
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 9, 2022
Today's audacious Ukrainian attack on a Russian airbase in Occupied Crimea has sparked panic in Moscow and jubiliation among Ukrainians. In his evening address, President Zelenskyy noted, "Russia's war against Ukraine began in Crimea and will end in Crimea – with liberation." pic.twitter.com/8tosGTZLDH
— Business Ukraine mag (@Biz_Ukraine_Mag) August 9, 2022
‼️ The US will provide $89 million to help #Ukraine clear Russian landmines and other explosives, per a State Department official. This money will be used to fund 100 teams that will be clearing Ukrainian territory.
— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) August 9, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
The government’s post-war reconstruction plans threaten a ‘Mad Max-style dystopia’, says Ukrainian labour lawyer https://t.co/AeWQbd6OiD
— openDemocracy (@openDemocracy) August 9, 2022
Government Statements
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine would like to remind everyone that the presence of occupying troops on the territory of Ukrainian Crimea is not compatible with the high tourist season. pic.twitter.com/PFl6jBzKh4
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) August 9, 2022
The war must end with the liberation of Crimea – President Zelenskyy #StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
— Mariana Betsa (@Mariana_Betsa) August 10, 2022
Global Support
New York company raises over $120k to make action figure of Ukraine's Zelenskiy https://t.co/2smNkSwZue pic.twitter.com/jjxSmgykQ8
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 10, 2022
For Ukrainians Abroad, War Has Also Meant a Flowering of Identity#standwithukrainehttps://t.co/ckgL0qvWT6
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 9, 2022
We have launched a new mobile app for #preschoolers that offers interactive games to develop soft skills, logic & creativity.
— UNICEF Ukraine (@UNICEF_UA) August 9, 2022
The app is part of UNICEF's NUMO project, which aims to provide access to education in the midst of war #ForEveryChild.👉 https://t.co/K5K7m4Tf2n pic.twitter.com/kpAzZDE6Yw
International Opinions
Ukraine war must end with liberation of Crimea – Zelensky https://t.co/gdywuFDDoZ
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) August 10, 2022
Despite not being able to secure a phone call with China's Xi Jinping, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appealed to Beijing to help pressure Moscow to end the war. https://t.co/t1k3eQtLg0
— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) August 9, 2022
‘I was raped in Ukraine by a Russian soldier – he was the same age as my son’#RussianWarCrimeshttps://t.co/8vgr7shpPr
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 9, 2022
Zelensky, tonight: “This Russian war against Ukraine and against the entire free Europe began with Crimea and must end with Crimea – with its liberation.
— Jack Detsch (@JackDetsch) August 10, 2022
Russia has turned our peninsula … one of the best places in Europe, into one of the most dangerous places in Europe.”
US funding will deploy ~100 de-mining teams and will support a large-scale train and equip project to strengthen the de-mining and explosive ordnance disposal capacity of #Ukraine, according to @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/OGIzpohAKv
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 9, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
It's welcome news that Ukrainian grain has begun to arrive in other countries thanks to the UN deal being adhered to.
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) August 9, 2022
But Russia must take responsibility for its role in worsening the food crisis and stop its illegal assault on Ukraine once and for all.#FoodIsNotAWeapon pic.twitter.com/FHfX28dYAt
On the evening of July 29, in Olenivka in Russia-controlled Donetsk, more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed by an explosion at a detention center. Preliminary reports indicate it is likely 🇷🇺 was responsible for this unconscionable incident. https://t.co/9x9XvLQTvd pic.twitter.com/lDQ22oVTef
— U.S. Mission to OSCE (@usosce) August 9, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
While Russian propaganda and its unwitting allies spread claims about Western weapons being misused and lost in Ukraine, we have prepared a detailed explanation why these claims have no substance. Find out more in our material: https://t.co/MSfHGfbxzj pic.twitter.com/CT4g3zX1qV
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 9, 2022
Russian propagandists: There was no attack on Crimea, it was just an accident we had while handling fuel, but Ukraine also crossed a red line by attacking Crimea, which didn't happen. https://t.co/bU5x54gK7H
— Mart Kuldkepp (@KuldkeppMart) August 9, 2022