A large number of Western companies are staying in Russia, ostensibly because they think that things will go back to business as usual. They won’t. Gov officials need to send the message from Financial Times⁩

Bakhmut before war and Bakhmut now

🚫NBU’s оfficial рosition: international banks must finally act on their promises and exit russian market. cutt.ly/a2DoJOY

1/ Western banks continuing to do business in Russia should stop hoping that if they keep their eyes shut for long enough, this inconvenience will pass... This weekend, russia attacked a block of flats: 40 killed, incl 3kids; 75 injured, incl 14kids. ft.com/content/98f919…

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin: this is both Putin’s war and Russia’s war. We must send a message to the Russians that we will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes

What a joke and poor analysis. Serbian President said that Crimea and Donbas are Ukraine because of Serbia’s position that Kosovo is Serbia and a “dangerous” precedent.

.Toyota USA ToyotaUK Toyota Europe Toyota Motor Corp. Staying on the wrong side of history has implications. Don’t let profits come before people’s lives and ethics. #BoycottRussia #StandWithUkraine

M2 Bradleys in Poland going east. Russia has no chance against the Western production capacities. The US can deliver far more, even without producing new vehicles (which they can do on top). #USA #Ukraine #Poland

The U.S. Army’s HIMARS rocket artillery system can be set up quickly anywhere in Europe, helping protect our citizens and #NATO territory at all times

Germany is starting to deploy Patriots air defense systems to Poland. Flugabwehrraketengeschwader 1 will transfer two groups now and the third group later on. #Germany #Poland

Less than 9% of EU & G7 companies divested from Russia. Not exactly a stampeding exodus. Among the rich nations, US companies were more likely to have left than others, though still below 18%. Keep the pressure up for corporations to #BoycottRussia papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

1/3 Congratulations to Naftogaz of Ukraine - the largest state-owned company of 🇺🇦 with the long-awaited appointment of the supervisory board. Effective and transparent work of Naftogaz will ensure energy security and independence of the state ✊🏻

They are coming…🐆 #FreeTheLeopards

I am often asked about how you have changed this year. And I always answer: "He haven't changed. He is the same. The same guy I have met when we were seventeen." But actually, something has changed: you smile much less now. For example, like on this photo... 1/2

What are the major threats to Western economies at sea? Dr Sidharth Kaushal explores this question further in our latest Occasional paper. Check it out below! rusi.org/explore-our-re…

Thunderbirds doing the Diamond Roll! ⚡️ 📹: dozen_aldridge

1/ Soldiers returning home to Russia after fighting in Ukraine are reportedly responsible for an increasing number of violent incidents, including fights and shootings. However, the Russian courts are being very lenient towards offenders, dismaying and frustrating civilians. ⬇️

Awesome sunset 🌇 (IG:@space_stout )

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is the most famous Symbolist painting in the world. What was Symbolism? An art movement about our struggle to deal with scientific progress and social change...

1/ The Russian government has already spent a third of its budget for 2023 amidst a record level of spending and a collapse in oil and gas revenues, according to Russian economists. The government will need to make a 40% cut in daily spending to meet its annual budget. ⬇️