Updates from Ukraine
Since President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on Wednesday of a new troop call-up, some Russian men have fled the country. They're lining up at the borders and paying high prices to catch flights to countries that allow them to enter without visas. https://t.co/BZFnnn813j
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 23, 2022
Ukraine war: 'What's happening in Russia now is total fear' https://t.co/JehejAk7yd
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 23, 2022
Finland sees more Russians at border wanting 'to be safe' https://t.co/AyBzZYMEvU pic.twitter.com/96KmKE7N3P
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 23, 2022
Russian banks lost around $25 billion from Ukraine conflict – central bank official https://t.co/GSNadFDQiz pic.twitter.com/mSWJmwAUdR
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 23, 2022
Government Statements
Crimea is whose? There is only one correct answer. 8 years ago Russia decided to take what doesn’t belong to it. But Crimea will be returned soon. We'll remind everyone where 🇺🇦 borders are. In the meantime, check out this brief story about Crimea by @United24media pic.twitter.com/rjDNrNES2d
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 23, 2022
Global Support
Pentagon: Putin’s nuclear threat won’t deter US aid to Ukraine https://t.co/IXnnA6sCpY pic.twitter.com/Bn9KD5xsb1
— The Hill (@thehill) September 23, 2022
International Opinions
The reports out of Russia suggest a military and a leader in desperate need | Analysis https://t.co/i3jCAMtYmJ
— CNN (@CNN) September 23, 2022
India And China Finally Voicing Concerns Over Russia’s Actions In Ukraine https://t.co/lk2LhtBJgW pic.twitter.com/o6DABqn57C
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 23, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
♦️ Kwasi Kwarteng, Britain’s new chancellor, launches a “mini budget”.
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) September 23, 2022
♦️ Polling stations open in four Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine for sham referendums on joining Russia.
♦️ Roger Federer prepares for his last professional tennis match.
Catch up on today’s news ⬇️
Russia is set to begin holding staged referendums in four Ukrainian territories under Kremlin control from Friday. The vote, which will not be free and fair, represents an escalation of Putin's invasion. https://t.co/EFr2hxCkEc
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 23, 2022
Four Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions will be voting on whether they want to join the Russian Federation or remain part of Ukraine, beginning Friday. Ukraine and the international community expressed outrage that the elections are sure to be a “sham" https://t.co/Spwabgl1P4
— TIME (@TIME) September 23, 2022
The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the West as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia. https://t.co/5XGtJg7cfN
— ABC News (@ABC) September 23, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi defends Russian war on eve of Italian election https://t.co/hgdO6ieIMV
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 23, 2022
U.S. has sent private warnings to Russia against using a nuclear weapon https://t.co/L2V8efdTX7
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 23, 2022