Updates from Ukraine
⚡️Bulgaria discusses sending medical packages for 35,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 13, 2022
Bulgaria’s Deputy Defense Minister Teodora Genchovska said on Sept. 12 that Bulgaria is in the process of agreeing on a donation of 350 medical packages for 35,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
📸 #Ukrainian ballet dancer Oleksandr Shapoval died on the battlefield today. He joined the army at the beginning of the war. pic.twitter.com/JzABcGnEdd
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) September 12, 2022
.@ZelenskyyUa says in an interview with @CNN Ukraine is not going to start any negotiations with Vladimir Putin; Ukraine's aim is to de-occupy the whole territory of 🇺🇦. For more — watch and listen here 👇https://t.co/XCyn2aRfgN
— UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) September 12, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
“True peace entails Ukraine’s full reconstruction.
— Kateryna Yushchenko 🌻 🇺🇦 (@KatyaYushchenko) September 13, 2022
True peace necessitates Russia’s catharsis and purgation of aggression against its neighbors.” https://t.co/mdrh2yusSO
Government Statements
Yesterday it was time for the bravery of our rescuers and electrical engineers, who fixed the consequences of #Russia’s attack on one of #Ukraine’s largest heat and power plants. The electricity was restored in a couple of hours.
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) September 12, 2022
📸 libkos#StandWithUkraine️#StopRussianWar pic.twitter.com/16CZGrrUem
Russia is unable to beat Ukraine, that is why it's relying on its traditional blackmailing techniques. Russia is threatening to cut off the gas supply to Europe this winter and to destroy power infrastructure in Ukraine.1/ pic.twitter.com/QAsD2znf2T
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) September 12, 2022
The best response to the Kremlin’s gas blackmail for the EU is holding to the principles of reduced gas dependency and providing more weapons and support for Ukraine. The world must stand with Ukraine. 2/#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) September 12, 2022
Kyiv is once again a "think tank" of new meanings, ideas and discussion of the security order. No one is tired of war. Key leaders and thinkers are deliberating with us at the @yes_ukraine on the future of Europe and the important place of 🇺🇦 in the modern world. Soon in Yalta… pic.twitter.com/dyXLqKIV38
— Oleksandr Korniyenko (@OlekKorn) September 12, 2022
International Opinions
President Zelensky has accused Russia of “terrorist” acts after cruise missiles destroyed vital infrastructure, leaving millions of people in Ukraine without electricity https://t.co/2G5QZsFpTL
— The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) September 12, 2022
President Zelenskiy marked 200 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, paying tribute to the nation's military, emergency services and those who are suffering from the conflict (video via @quicktake) https://t.co/fIhzKwbATg pic.twitter.com/tp3cVteMIq
— Bloomberg (@business) September 12, 2022
Ukraine reportedly asking U.S. for more weapons https://t.co/E2VdKm3g5A
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 12, 2022
Ukraine’s backers say an offensive over the weekend shows Western military aid is helping and it’s time to supply more sophisticated weaponry. https://t.co/m0PFQaLAY1
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) September 12, 2022
Zelensky’s decision to stay in Kyiv, at considerable risk to his life, secured his place in the pantheon of great wartime leaders. But it’s more than Zelensky: Ukrainians are fighting to defend their democracy and their right to self-determination. https://t.co/8MxkbhpXZw
— Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@MaxBoot) September 12, 2022
What the Ukrainians have done – transforming their military to incorporate vast quantities of unfamiliar foreign weapons while engaged in heavy combat operations – is akin to rebuilding an airplane while in flight. https://t.co/8MxkbhpXZw
— Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@MaxBoot) September 12, 2022
NEW: Top Western defense officials were informed in advance that Ukraine was planning a two-front counteroffensive, but they’ve been surprised by the blistering pace of Kyiv’s gains in the north, according to 4 officials. W/ @paulmcleary https://t.co/ZacK6bZ90B
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) September 12, 2022
BREAKING:
— WhereisRussiaToday (@WhereisRussia) September 12, 2022
Deputies in 18 districts of Moscow and St Petersburg have signed a statement demanding that Putin resign.
"President Putin's actions are detrimental to the future of Russia and its citizens."#Putin #UkraineRussianWar #Russia pic.twitter.com/JtB4mmq9xB
The revolt against Putin from the lower levels of local government in Russia is gaining confidence. Dictators don’t leave power through a vote or a signed statement, however. https://t.co/P2lUy4VkrG
— Euan MacDonald (@Euan_MacDonald) September 12, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
Today's Russian government paper denies “Russian troops fled in disgrace” in N.E.Ukraine, calling it “a pre-planned regrouping.” But another Russian paper says Russian forces were “defeated” there & concludes “the enemy was underestimated.” #ReadingRussia https://t.co/AGTGyX2KXj pic.twitter.com/v6mie28jFD
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) September 12, 2022
Other
Meanwhile on Russian state TV: top propagandists urge a total blackout of Ukraine, with no electricity or running water. They argue that those whom they consider "their people" can be fed and warmed up later and the rest are "serving the U.S." to bring about Russia's destruction. pic.twitter.com/v0Ay6LBuCq
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 12, 2022