Updates from Ukraine
⚡️Reuters: EU ministers agree on new Russia sanctions, more weapons to Ukraine.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 22, 2022
Ministers agreed to draw up an 8th package targeting more relevant sectors of the Russian economy and people responsible for the war in Ukraine, top EU diplomat Borrell said, Reuters reports.
The ministers also agreed to increase weapons supplies to Ukraine. The package could be formalized in October when the ministers meet next.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 22, 2022
A group of Russian agents who passed coordinates for missile strikes on Kyiv to the Russian special services have been uncovered by Ukraine’s SBU security service.https://t.co/BaQcYUkYCQ
— The New Voice of Ukraine (@NewVoiceUkraine) September 22, 2022
Government Statements
My Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and I met in New York to strengthen relations between Ukraine and the UAE. We agreed to speed up free trade agreement negotiations and explore new infrastructure projects. We also focused on the global food security. pic.twitter.com/yqi1uyZNYH
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) September 21, 2022
In our today’s meeting, I thanked @NATO Secretary General @JensStoltenberg for his leadership in stepping up support for Ukraine. I presented the concept of the Kyiv Security Compact which is set to become a tool of ensuring Ukraine’s security until we become a NATO member. pic.twitter.com/SZwkgYRYoh
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) September 21, 2022
Thanked Mrs. @trussliz for Great Britain’s uncompromising support for Ukraine. Together with @DmytroKuleba and @SergiyKyslytsya discussed RF’s war crimes and how we will overcome their consequences. Called to join the Fast Recovery Plan and contribute to the reconstruction of 🇺🇦. pic.twitter.com/HCG01zyWme
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) September 21, 2022
The day the whole Ukraine was waiting for. The day which brought back happiness to 215 families of our Heroes. The thoughts and joy of millions of Ukrainians are with them today. We are grateful. Grateful for the feat, for indomitability, for Ukraine!🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/zaLJTUNPyW
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) September 21, 2022
Global Support
Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones + Slash and other rock icons have joined forces with Gibson Guitars to auction a limited edition of Ukraine-themed guitars to raise money for the country’s relief and rebuilding. https://t.co/fgQRkH0GKB
— Barry Ritholtz (@ritholtz) September 21, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
Using Blockchain To Pay For Reconstruction Efforts In Ukraine #Blockchain https://t.co/yzFOzA1waa
— Bob Carver ✭ (@cybersecboardrm) September 21, 2022
International Opinions
Via NYT, Putin's escalates, seeking to project strength as he's faced setbacks in his war on Ukraine > https://t.co/fWYTYUirwS
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) September 21, 2022
Before-and-after images of cultural sites are being compiled by the Ukrainian Institute. https://t.co/je5Q8WmUnB
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) September 21, 2022
British defence minister Ben Wallace has said Russia's mobilisation of troops was an admission by its President Vladimir Putin that "his invasion is failing".
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 21, 2022
"No amount of threats and propaganda can hide the fact that Ukraine is winning this war…"https://t.co/HbE9oOscwu pic.twitter.com/1uaVmptRhg
The Russian armed forces have thought long and hard about nuclear strategy. The potential targets for limited nuclear strikes are those already identified for conventional strikes – critical infrastructure more than cities, writes @LawDavF.
— The New Statesman (@NewStatesman) September 21, 2022
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These are not the actions of a president sure of his support and confident of his army. On Putin's strange, delayed speech: https://t.co/TqRvdjacER
— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) September 21, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
President Putin’s call for additional Russian military forces in Ukraine reflects Russia’s struggles on the battlefield and the fact that President Putin is operating from a position of weakness, not strength.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 21, 2022
Ukraine Feeds The World
Flights leaving Russia are selling out or skyrocketing in price on Wednesday after Putin announced a partial mobilization of reservists amid the nation’s struggles in its war with Ukraine.https://t.co/9Pi9KVteDP
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 22, 2022