Updates from Ukraine
⚡️ Netherlands joins training of Ukrainian military.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 12, 2022
According to Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, the Netherlands has joined the U.K.-led training program to help Ukrainian military personnel master new weapons and improve their combat abilities.
The #Netherlands is the latest country to announce that it is willing to train the #Ukrainian military. Previously the governments of #Sweden, #Finland, and #Denmark have expressed their intention to help #Ukraine boost its defense. #UkraineWillWin
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) August 12, 2022
98% of Ukrainians believe Ukraine will win the war – IRI poll
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) August 12, 2022
Figure is up from 97% in April. East Ukraine is the least optimistic, but even there, 94% think Ukraine will win. https://t.co/YJmmmBsVd4 pic.twitter.com/uhtsqwARDi
The fifth caravan of ships with more than 63 thousand tons of Ukrainian agricultural products on board left on August 12 from the ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdenny in Odesa, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine reports.#StandWithUkraine
— UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) August 12, 2022
72% of the Ukrainians want to join NATO, 13% more than in April. Putin is the most counter-productive tacticians and disastrous leader the world had seen. A few months more of what Russia does, NATO skepticism would be laughable. https://t.co/YppLH6ngBK
— Nataliya Gumenyuk (@ngumenyuk) August 12, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
The Ukraine ravers mixing parties with cleaning up war damage https://t.co/wX6X6hkInI
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 12, 2022
📢Young people can have a key role in our societies, especially during crisis.
— European Economic and Social Committee (@EU_EESC) August 12, 2022
Their involvement can be crucial like in the post-war reconstruction of #Ukraine for instance.
Check out this thread to discover how Europe can help this process. ⬇️#YouthDay #InternationalYouthDay pic.twitter.com/Wyx3vGoWvK
Government Statements
UK promised, UK delivered! 🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧
— Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) August 12, 2022
More M270 MLRS arrived in Ukraine. Thanks to @BWallaceMP and all the 🇬🇧 people! Your support is amazing and so important for Ukraine. Our #UAarmy will skillfully use this "replenishment" at the battlefield.
P.S. More “gifts” will arrive soon. pic.twitter.com/DvVIpz6XjK
World is amazed by 🇺🇦 ability to stand against Russia's advance in hardware and manpower. First and foremost is bravery to fight. Still the gamechanger are western weapons, which shifted the balance of powers on the battlefield. New episode @United24media: https://t.co/eS9W2l95Ik pic.twitter.com/5QsuiXg9Fs
— Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) August 12, 2022
🇺🇦 Celebrities support #Ukraine!
— Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – Ukrainian Parliament (@ua_parliament) August 12, 2022
Ukrainian band Epolets and British band @thekooksmusic recorded a song about the tragedy of russia’s war against Ukraine.#StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/AHtsZ3Q0JK
Russia’s military activity in close proximity to Zaporizhzhya NPP is a direct threat to the world
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 12, 2022
The world must take decisive actions to stop Russia and restore security in Ukraine and all of Europe. 2/3#stoprussia #standwithukraine pic.twitter.com/dlYwfzzWOu
"Don’t underestimate the psychological impact of this attack, with wealthy Russian vacationers fleeing clogged roads in a panic with explosions in the background."#ArmUkraineNow https://t.co/XBpIRVjacz
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 12, 2022
Global Support
The new @WorldBank Weekly Update is out now! On this issue: Mobilizing $4.5 billion in additional support to Ukraine. Plus: The impacts of a strong dollar on emerging markets.
— World Bank (@WorldBank) August 12, 2022
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Minister of Defence Oleksii #Reznikov reports that new #British M270 MLRS systems arrived in #Ukraine. https://t.co/FZxxqhZo42
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 12, 2022
Watch: A #Ukraine donors' conference in Copenhagen of 26 countries pledged 1.5 billion euros (over $1.5 billion) more aid for training and equipment for Kyiv's forces, the Danish defense minister says.https://t.co/p6y3I9nGpc pic.twitter.com/IALa6SCYRQ
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) August 12, 2022
We continue to #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 . With USAID support, United Ukrainian American Relief Committee is providing Ukrainian hospitals with over $700K worth of medical supplies to hospitals and care centers in need. More here: https://t.co/8bS9x8qgE8
— USAID (@USAID) August 12, 2022
🇩🇪 A group of Ukrainian artists have moved in together in an art collective, with the support of German cultural organisations. https://t.co/4f6uidUuRM
— euronews (@euronews) August 12, 2022
The London-based Ukrainian Welcome Centre is providing support and hope to thousands of Ukrainians who have arrived in the UK in order to escape the bloodshed in their country.#Ukraine️https://t.co/yFROX9OGwW
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) August 12, 2022
International Opinions
As he urges the world not to forget about those still facing imminent danger from Russian forces, Ukrainian soccer icon Andriy Shevchenko says sport has a major role to play in uniting people behind his country https://t.co/yfi3IH07rr
— CNN (@CNN) August 12, 2022
With 500 Russian troops killed or wounded every day, according to the latest estimate by U.S. intelligence, Russia’s war in Ukraine has decelerated to a grinding slog, the officials said. https://t.co/wIhUzasiex
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 12, 2022
How drones in Ukraine are providing humanitarian aid pic.twitter.com/gqIdLajFkc
— Mashable (@mashable) August 12, 2022
98% of Ukrainians think they will win the war. 91% approve of Zelensky. 64% want to return to the 1991 borders, another 14% want to return to the February 24 borders. Just in case you were wondering what *they* think is happening, and should happen. https://t.co/zYLbXvMPes
— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) August 12, 2022
The war in Ukraine appears to have entered a new phase. @shashj explains why on “The Intelligence” https://t.co/MRaU69kQ5k
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 12, 2022
A U.N. grain transport ship may soon arrive in Ukraine and then leave for Africa to help the continent cope with sky-high food prices. https://t.co/66m9MKIMIy
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 12, 2022
Ukraine is calling on President Joe Biden’s administration to sanction all Russian private banks to help end President Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war, according to Kyiv’s envoy to Washington https://t.co/s8VDZ5HsW6
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) August 12, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
“The broadcasts are aimed against disinformation, against war, to compensate for Russia’s anti-Ukrainian propaganda," he added. The programme will be picked up as far as Siberia, Central Asia and Kazakhstan https://t.co/y40ZooK4Tm
— LRT English (@LRTenglish) August 12, 2022