Updates from Ukraine
Contingency plans are being made for tackling the consequences of fresh attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including in the case of the complete disabling of the electricity grid.https://t.co/sgB1hH4eyx
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 19, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
#RebuildUkraine is both an immediate task and a generational task.
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) October 19, 2022
And we'll not shy away from it.
Join President @vonderleyen and Chancellor @Bundeskanzler on 25 Oct at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Berlin. pic.twitter.com/JyreaQrR5A
We have organised this conference together with the @G7 and in close coordination with the Ukrainian government.
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) October 19, 2022
President @ZelenskyyUa will participate as a keynote speaker.
ℹ️ https://t.co/Pnn52pPM20#RebuildUkraine pic.twitter.com/11FQ9ZCnCO
The world's leading experts on reconstruction will gather to ensure this critical task is properly addressed.
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) October 19, 2022
🔴Tune in on 25 October, the conference will be streamed live on our platforms.
ℹ️ https://t.co/Pnn52pyJ00#RebuildUkraine pic.twitter.com/xykFujMWX7
Government Statements
Grateful to @Europarl_EN, @EP_President for awarding the Sakharov Prize to the 🇺🇦 people. Ukrainians prove dedication to the values of freedom, democracy every day on the battlefield against the terrorist state of the RF. On this path, 🇪🇺 nations' support very important for 🇺🇦.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 19, 2022
Global Support
Nearly 8 months of intense fighting, missile, drone & air attacks on #Ukraine have had horrific consequences for civilians.
— UN Humanitarian (@UNOCHA) October 19, 2022
In Ukraine & everywhere, international law is clear:
Energy & water infrastructure
Playgrounds
Hospitals
Homes
Schools
Civilian vehicles
…are #NotATarget pic.twitter.com/EQ3vq2G8qF
International Opinions
Russia’s drone strikes on Ukraine’s cities—more than 400 since October 10th—mark a new turn in the war, intended to cripple the country’s infrastructure and demoralise the population as winter approaches https://t.co/1LMfAxMtzL
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 20, 2022
EU leader calls Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure war crimes https://t.co/iNMd2v8BlO
— Carol J Williams (@cjwilliamslat) October 19, 2022
Russian forces launched missile strikes against a string of targets in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, killing three civilians, damaging energy infrastructure and forcing residents to find cover, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. https://t.co/gQ7EP7j3b5
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) October 19, 2022
Iran has sent military personnel to Crimea to train the Russian military on the use of Iranian-built drones, sources told me and @KatieBoLillis. Today, the US, France and the UK plan to discuss the drone transfers in a closed UN Security Council meeting. https://t.co/LeFDfpSwXh
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) October 19, 2022
Russia’s threats against critical infrastructure represent a dangerous escalation. Swift and coordinated action to strengthen the West’s defenses is the best response. https://t.co/Z6ubs6IdVv
— Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion) October 19, 2022
Hello from Moscow, which has changed since Sep. 21, when a mobilization campaign sent men fleeing across borders or to the army. Barbershop chairs are empty, pool halls full of women, the women left behind try to keep things going—until they can leave too.https://t.co/zj9nW2910v
— Valerie Hopkins (@VALERIEinNYT) October 19, 2022
In Photos: Both sides in the conflict are drawing on historical art traditions in their war-themed art. https://t.co/uXNzp8GbXv
— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) October 19, 2022
How are Ukrainian refugees faring in Poland over half a year after the Russian invasion?
— Cristina Maza (@CrisLeeMaza) October 18, 2022
The first story in our series, “The Ukrainian exodus,” which explores that question, is out and free to read.
Thanks to @boell_us for supporting this project: https://t.co/z2LA57m4ai
Correcting Misinformation
Sector faces challenges including underfunding, a skills gap and embedded pro-Russian propaganda.#Moldova #Ukraine #media #misinformationhttps://t.co/OfTJpcgDK2
— Institute for War & Peace Reporting (@IWPR) October 19, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
Today, the United States joined other countries to hear a briefing to the UN Security Council on Russia’s illegal acquisition of Iranian UAVs that are being used in its war on Ukraine.
— U.S. Mission to the UN (@USUN) October 19, 2022
Our full statement: pic.twitter.com/PsV7c3ydYa