“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.”
Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), writer and Auschwitz survivor
#HandsOff ‼️
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.”
Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), writer and Auschwitz survivor
#HandsOff ‼️
⚡️Update: Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 19 people, including 9 children, injures 74.
"Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area... Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas wrote on X, calling the attack "tragic and inhumane."
Staying Silent About the Fact That It Is russia Killing Children with Ballistic Missiles Is Wrong and Dangerous – Nightly Address by President #Zelenskyy 05.04.2025
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Last night and today, many around the world voiced their position in response to this strike – a clear rejection of russian terror. To everyone who sees this and does not close their eyes, who speaks the truth clearly and directly – not only we in #Ukraine, but the entire world should be grateful
There you have it!
Trump calls senators and convinces them to pull the plug on aid for Ukraine.
This was never about “solving the border”. This was ONLY about putting a spoke in the wheels of government, to be able to use the lack of progress as a campaign issue.
Trump is the ME FIRST candidate.
While Ukrainian athletes are having their brothers and sisters killed by Russians on the battlefield, the IOC now wants Ukrainians to meet Russians in the Summer Olympics.
I hope the entire world boycotts the Summer Olympics.
https://apnews.com/article/olympics-ioc-russia-paris-efdcf4d8f17a12693ecdfd239e954fe5
The International Olympic Committee says some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The decision Friday removes the option of a blanket ban over the invasion of Ukraine. It confirms moves the IOC started one year ago to reintegrate Russia and its military ally Belarus into global sports. In March the IOC urged sports governing bodies to look at ways to let individual athletes compete. The IOC says eight Russians and three from Belarus in individual sports have so far qualified for Paris.
⚡️White House: Costs of not supporting Ukraine too high to pay.
"If you think the cost of supporting Ukraine is high now, think about how high it’s going to be in national treasure and in American blood if we have to start acting on our Article Five commitments," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/white-house-costs-of-not-supporting-ukraine-too-high-to-pay/
"If you think the cost of supporting Ukraine is high now, think about how high it’s going to be in national treasure and in American blood if we have to start acting on our Article Five commitments," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
putin announces he will seek 5th term as president
putin has been in power as either president or prime minister since 1999. Constitutional changes signed by the russian leader in 2021 allowed putin to run for two more six-year terms, meaning he can potentially stay in power until 2036.
"russia has never experienced a #democratic transfer of power between rival groups," described Freedom House
Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/putin-announces-he-will-seek-5th-term-as-president/
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power as either president or prime minister since 1999. Constitutional changes signed by the Russian leader in 2021 allowed Putin to run for two more six-year terms, meaning he could stay in power until 2036. It is unclear if other candidates will nominally participate, but Putin's victory is all but assured.
⚡️Parliament approves additional amendments to law on national minorities.
Ukraine's parliament adopted an updated draft law on national minorities to implement the latest recommendations by the Council of Europe, lawmakers reported on Dec. 8.
This is the second time Ukraine has moved to change the law on national minorities, which is one of the European Union's requirements for Ukraine's accession.
🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/parliament-approves-additional-amendments-to-law-on-national-minorities/