NATO and Ukraine European allies condemn the deployment of North Korean troops. Ukrainians are waiting for these statements to be followed up by action. Russia has elevated its war against Ukraine to world-class status. What measures have the West taken apart from declarations ?

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This is what a Russian Shahed drone with a thermobaric warhead looks like. Russia has started launching such drones en masse at Ukraine. Russians use thermobaric ammunition specifically against civilians; it spreads burning liquid in corners and corridors of buildings where

Josep Borell was in Kyiv today to assure Ukraine of EU's support following the US elections and the uncertainty over military support. The election of Donald Trump provides an opportunity for the EU to follow up these statements with clear action. #LetUkraineStrikeBack

France to send more long-range SCALP missiles & Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine, as per French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Mistrals will boost Ukraine’s air defense capabilities in combat zone; 10 SCALP missiles will allow strikes behind enemy lines 📷Wikipedia

Ma tribune dans Le Monde En refusant encore de nous donner la possibilité de frapper les bases militaires en Russie avec le matériel déjà fourni, nos alliés nous laissent en sursis. L’Ukraine a besoin que ses alliés aillent au bout de leur engagement. lemonde.fr/idees/article/…

Germany, France, Belgium and the EU should release the $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and give it to Ukraine, now. Don't wait. theatlantic.com/international/…

If Trump sells out Ukraine, the present world order collapses around him. bostonglobe.com/2024/11/12/opi…

Breaking News: Olaf Scholz, Germany’s leader, spoke with Vladimir Putin about ending Russia's war in Ukraine. It appears to have been the first call between Putin and the West since 2022. nyti.ms/40OlkOT

Chancellor Scholz told me that he planned to call Putin. His call, in my opinion, opens Pandora's Box. There may now be other conversations and phone calls. Just a lot of words. And this is exactly what Putin has long sought. It is critical for him to weaken his isolation, as

I recently returned from Kherson, where I met some incredible kids at the Caritas centre in Zelenivka. Many have lost their homes, and some were hurt by recent russian attacks. This Christmas, I'm raising 1 500$ to buy them gifts and sweets🎄 Donate here: paypal.com/pools/c/99L2JZ…

BBC: Two top Senate Democrats have called for a federal investigation into Elon Musk's reported contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin bbc.com/news/articles/…

Nato chief Mark Rutte called for ‘more than just allowing Ukraine to fight’. Kaja Kallas : ‘Ukraine's victory must be a priority’. It is vital for Europe to break out of its paralysis and rethink its strategy for Ukraine's victory and a "fair peace". ouest-france.fr/reflexion/edit…

Couldn't agree more...

12 European countries formed the Northern Group-Ukraine framework to strengthen defense cooperation. The group includes the Baltic States, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Britain, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands.

1/5 Yesterday, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law that deals a serious blow to the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. While Ukrainian society is fully mobilized at the front, this vote weakens one of the most significant achievements of the post-Maidan era.

2/5 The law grants the Prosecutor General — appointed by the president — sweeping powers over NABU and SAPO, two central institutions in anti corruption: unrestricted access to all case files, authority to dictate the course of investigations, and the power to close cases.

3/5 the executive branch is regaining control over mechanisms that were specifically designed to keep it in check. Since 2014, Ukraine had built an anti-corruption ecosystem, supported by international partners. It was a cornerstone of the country’s EU membership process.

4/5 This vote calls that entire structure into question, weakening public trust in institutions and blurring the direction of ongoing reforms. In wartime, integrity should be the first standard for leadership — not fear of being investigated.

5/5 At a time when Ukraine is fighting for its survival, this political decision sends a dangerous message: that power would rather shield itself than reform.