Hero of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, presented copies of his credentials and assumed his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

What a day! A privilege, if a little surreal, to give my maiden speech in the House of Lords yesterday, with my family watching on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.

A convoy of vehicles departed from the Embassy to Ukraine. This significant event was supported by compassionate British residents who donated vehicles or contributed through the ULEZ scrappage scheme.

The whole thread is worth reading but this is a pretty concise summary. Ukrainian victory is in theory militarily possible, but enough Western politicians endorsing that strategy for victory seems (right now) impossible. New strategies and thinking needed

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Kyiv tonight. Joy due to alert-free evening.

Our support for Ukraine must be heard around the world. On Ukrainian Independence Day, 24 August, #MakeNoiseForUkraine to show your support. Join our campaign: gov.uk/government/new… #SlavaUkraini

Ukraine’s independence means the independence of every citizen – true #volia, which Ukrainians demonstrate to the world every day. We remember the price paid by Ukrainian defenders in the fight for our present and an equally independent future. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

As Russia continues to attack UA’s energy infrastructure, today more than ever we are at a crossroads in the Russo-Ukrainian war. And Western govts, individually, need to recognise that & make a decision 🧵

This has sent me to heaven I am deceased

If you haven’t seen The Terror, it really is one of those lightning in a bottle mini series.

Read this. ‘Silent killer’: Russia boosts grinding Donbas advance with chemical warfare kyivindependent.com/silent-killer-…

‼️Russians have just hit Kharkiv's residential areas with 10 guided bombs and ballistic missiles. There are many victims. Ukraine is forbidden by its allies from striking the Russian launchers and airfields with western weapons.

Today, a Service of Thanksgiving & Rededication Westminster Abbey marked the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. One of the most crucial battles of WWII, it was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air, lasting over 3 months. More 🔗 ow.ly/v2Bn50TnK8o

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