Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation already refuted Putin's claims, calling it a plain lie.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1892220777816088867
Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Where is all the money we’ve given to Ukraine??!
“We gave them I think $350 BILLION… where is all the money that’s been given? Where is it going? I don’t see any accounting!”
DOGE must dig DEEP into the endless flow of tax dollars given to Ukraine! pic.twitter.com/M7GGWqWZt4— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 18, 2025
That would certainly send a message.
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation already refuted Putin's claims, calling it a plain lie.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1892220777816088867
❗️"Russia is trying to sow discord, to lie, to quarrel between Ukraine and the U.S. The principle of nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine is key. We are interested in the U.S. being on the side of truth and justice, and it is on our side."
https://x.com/UkrReview/status/1892227439369359484
General Kellogg did not attend the meeting in Saudi Arabia.
That would certainly send a message.
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He’s already sent a message - that of betrayal.
He just repeats what his generals have told him to keep him happy; they lie, he lies. Donald Chamberlain Trump trust him.
Yermak is a Russian agent, following in his father’s footsteps at the KGB/FSB. He was responsible for de-mining the Crimean border, allowing free entry of the Russian 57th Army at the outset of the invasion.
He is the head of the Presidential Administration which runs the country. He is not an elected official. I think he was appointed by the previous President, now residing in Russia.
The push today on FR seems to be to oust Zelenski, turn the country over to Yermark, then hold elections that will restore Petro Poroshenko (now residing on Russia) to the Presidency.
The package, which should include everything from 1.5 million artillery shells to air defense systems, would mark one of the EU’s largest military aid packages since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 and could be unveiled ahead of a highly symbolic visit by European commissioners to Kyiv on Feb. 24.
Two of the diplomats said the €6 billion was a starting point which could increase to €10 billion or more as countries dig into their inventories to see what they can send to Ukraine.
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-countries-target-e6b-military-aid-package/
Norway: Police call on people to report suspicious activities after intelligence-linked Russians took photos in military restricted area
Two Russians citizens took photos inside the military restricted area of Norway’s Ranger Battalion (GSV) near Kirkenes, jumped into their car and drove across the border into northern Finland where they were stopped.
jumped into their car and drove across the border into northern Finland where they were stopped. Where they should have been unceremoniously shot dead.
Peace like 1939
The episode happened in late April 2023, at a time when Norway still allowed Russian citizens with tourist visas to drive private cars across the border for shopping. /From the link
More meat to The Grinder:
Russians taken straight from hospitals to the battlefield
https://bsky.app/profile/pstyleone1.bsky.social/post/3lijstid2dc27
(Vedomosti Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VVR), 1996, No. 30, p. 141)
Article 83. Regular sessions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine begin on the first Tuesday of February and the first Tuesday of September of each year.
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In the event of the announcement of a decree by the President of Ukraine on the introduction of martial law or a state of emergency in Ukraine or its individual localities, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine shall convene for a session within two days without convening.
In the event of the expiration of the term of office of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine during the state of martial law or emergency, its powers shall be extended until the day of the first meeting of the first session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine elected after the abolition of the state of martial law or emergency.
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Article 106. The President of Ukraine:
1) ensures state independence, national security and legal succession of the state;
2) addresses messages to the people and annual and extraordinary messages to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the internal and external situation of Ukraine;
3) represents the state in international relations, manages the state's foreign policy activities, negotiates and concludes international treaties of Ukraine;
4) makes decisions on the recognition of foreign states;
5) appoints and dismisses heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states and at international organizations; accepts credentials and revocable letters of diplomatic representatives of foreign states;
6) appoints an all-Ukrainian referendum on amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine in accordance with Article 156 of this Constitution, proclaims an all-Ukrainian referendum on a popular initiative; {For the official interpretation of paragraph 6 of part one of Article 106, see the Decision of the Constitutional Court No. 23-rp/2008 of 15.10.2008 }
7) call early elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine within the terms established by this Constitution;
8) terminates the powers of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in cases provided for by this Constitution;
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21) if necessary, take decisions on the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine or in its individual localities, and also, if necessary, declare individual localities of Ukraine as zones of an environmental emergency - with the subsequent approval of these decisions by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine;
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Article 108. The President of Ukraine shall exercise his powers until the newly elected President of Ukraine assumes office.
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/254%D0%BA/96-%D0%B2%D1%80#Text
LAW OF UKRAINE
On the legal regime of martial law
Article 19. Guarantees of legality in martial law
1. Under martial law, the following are prohibited:
amendment of the Constitution of Ukraine ;
amendment to the Constitution of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea ;
holding elections of the President of Ukraine, as well as elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and local self-government bodies;
holding all-Ukrainian and local referendums;
holding strikes, mass gatherings and rallies.
2. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine shall, no later than ninety days from the date of termination or cancellation of martial law, if regular or extraordinary elections to the relevant bodies were to be held during the period for which martial law was imposed, make a decision on scheduling elections of deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and local elections.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is the unicameral parliament of Ukraine - to clarify what body we are talking about
Poor Taiwan, What messages are they receiving now while watching Trump cut Ukraine, Europe and NATO loose to cozy up with Putin?
From China, the message is:
“All your base are belong to us.And if Trump’s recent moves are any clue, the loudest unsaid message from Trump would be: “Just surrender now and give them whatever Xi wants before China destroys you.”
Treasure what little time you have left to live ...
You have no chance to survive make your time.”
Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. These times they are a changing.
Reporting From Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/videos
Reporting From Ukraine Uncensored Combat Footage (from this and past Reports) is found on Telegram:
https://t.me/RFUEnglish or @RFUEnglish
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The complete transcript.
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[ Total Shock! Russians Caught Completely Off Guard! ]
Today [ Feb 19, 8 pm ], there are important updates from the Pokrovsk direction.
Here, the Ukrainians launched another unexpected attack south of Pokrovsk to dismantle and counter the Russian offensive.
By taking advantage of the frozen ground, Ukrainian troops surprised the enemy and pushed them out of another key stronghold.
The planned Ukrainian counterattack at Dachenske is part of the larger strategy to take back previously lost positions around Pokrovsk, piece by piece, while Russian forces remain weakened and vulnerable. With Russian offensive capabilities significantly depleted from months of failed assaults and devastating losses, leading to the culmination of their offensive, Ukrainian forces saw an opportunity to strike before the enemy had time to reorganize.
Many of the positions that the Russians have recently captured remain poorly defended, as they have been unable to properly fortify them due to a lack of resources.
By striking now, Ukraine can not only reclaim critical positions, but also push Russian forces further away from Pokrovsk, forcing them to expend valuable resources in an attempt to consolidate gains rather than push forward. This presents a critical opportunity for the Ukrainians to continue their series of counterattacks in the region, successfully sabotaging the Russian outflanking strategy.
To achieve this, the Ukrainians are launching surprise infiltration assaults, overwhelming unprepared Russian defenders before they can react. Many Russian troops holding recently captured positions are still adjusting to new terrain, and lack established defensive fortifications. In several areas, Russian forces have been unable to properly dig in, exposing them to sudden and rapid Ukrainian counterattacks.
These assaults are purely infantry-based, relying on speed, maneuverability, and close-quarters combat to push the Russians out before they can call for reinforcements. The cold winter conditions of Donetsk Oblast play a crucial role in making this possible.
With temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius, the normally muddy and impassable river has frozen over, allowing Ukrainian troops to launch surprise attacks by crossing on foot. Under normal circumstances, the river would be a natural barrier to movement, but the freezing temperatures have transformed it into a solid path for infiltration. While armored vehicles are still too heavy and would sink in the mud, infantry forces can move quickly and stealthily.
Ukrainian forces also hold key fortified positions north of the river that make these attacks even more effective, as they provide secure staging areas, complete with underground bunkers and concealed movement routes. These allow them to prepare for attacks close to the Russians, without being detected until it is too late to react on time.
Surprise plays an important role as well, as Russian forces are largely unprepared for Ukrainian counterattacks. Having spent weeks focusing on offensive operations, they are not expecting a sudden Ukrainian push.
The 68th Ukrainian Jaeger Brigade released a geolocated video about their well-planned assault on Dachenske. After days of reconnaissance and tactical preparation, Ukrainian forces decided to act while Russian defenders were still establishing their positions.
Before the assault, Ukrainian artillery pounded key enemy locations, creating chaos, and limiting Russian response capabilities. Once the shelling ended, an assault group stormed the first Russian-controlled basement, clearing it with grenades and suppressive fire, and then took it under control themselves, waiting for another Ukrainian group to storm the next one.
Due to the constant support from a drone with thermal vision, Ukrainian forces were able to locate a Russian stronghold in another house, and effectively neutralize it with a bigger explosive, dropped by a Vampire drone. Caught off guard, the Russians failed to mount an effective defense and tried to regroup, but after refusing to surrender, their forces were quickly eliminated.
Overall, Ukrainian forces are systematically reclaiming ground around Pokrovsk, weakening Russia’s offensive potential and delaying any potential breach of the city. By striking now, they force the enemy into a dilemma - either continue neglecting defensive preparations, and risk losing more key footholds, or divert already stretched resources to fortify their positions, at the cost of their failing offensive.
With each regained position, Ukraine not only disrupts Russian assault plans but also secures valuable time to reinforce Pokrovsk’s defenses, ensuring that any future Russian attempts to advance will be even more costly and difficult.
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