Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Ryuu96 on 18 March 2024

Aus Brüssel schickt Annalena Baerbock Grüße an Rolf Mützenich:

Wer den jüngsten UN-Bericht zu russischen Kriegsverbrechen liest, "der wird aus meiner Sicht nicht wieder darüber sprechen, dass man vielleicht den Konflikt einfrieren sollte." pic.twitter.com/ujVCzpSyCJ
— Hans von der Burchard (@vonderburchard) March 18, 2024

Annalena Baerbock sends greetings to Rolf Mützenich from Brussels:

"Anyone who reads the latest UN report on Russian war crimes in my opinion will not again talk about the fact that perhaps the conflict should be frozen."

Also interesting: Baerbock wasn't asked about Mützenich at all, but about the use of windfall profits on frozen Russian assets.

But the point seemed so important to her that she addressed it herself (just before the start of the EU Foreign Ministers' Council).

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Ryuu96 on 18 March 2024

The Russian Freedom Legion claims the destruction of a R-330Zh Zhitel EW complex in Krasnaya Yaruga, Bilhorod. These guys do serious damage. This is way more than a one-time raid like the previous time. pic.twitter.com/XsBcqFZves
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 18, 2024

Chechen volunteers fighting on the side of Russian insurgent forces inside the administration building of Gorkovsky in the Bilhorod region.

Safe to say this border village has been liberated from Putin's troops. pic.twitter.com/02iQ8Ijxm1
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 18, 2024

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Ryuu96 on 18 March 2024

Belgium has agreed on a new tranche of military assistance to Ukraine worth €412 million which involves the purchase of armoured ambulances, joint purchase of reconnaissance drones, nearly 300 Lynx vehicles and ammunition from Belgian stocks.

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— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 18, 2024

Three minehunters will be given to Ukraine, in close cooperation with the Netherlands. Belgium will organise basic training for the personnel at the Naval Academy and the Netherlands will provide on-the-job training for the crews. The ministry of Defence will provide maintenance to ensure they are seaworthy and operational.

The second package involves the purchase of armoured ambulances, a joint initiative by the Benelux countries. These will be upgraded and then transferred to Ukraine. The Defence ministry is also planning a joint purchase of reconnaissance drones and will provide nearly 300 Lynx vehicles.

The largest part of the latest aid package is the supply of artillery ammunition, worth 373.1 million euros. The ammunition will be sourced from Defence's own stocks as well as through an international group purchase from various companies.

Together, these initiatives represent an investment of 412 million euros, bringing Belgium's financial support to Ukraine to 575.7 million euros in 2024.

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Ryuu96 on 19 March 2024

I can confirm that I've observed evidence of Russians having access to Western satellite imagery, including non-commercial images. It wasn't just one, but multiple providers of satellite imagery. https://t.co/VauuTRqXxG
— Tatarigami_UA (@Tatarigami_UA) March 18, 2024

The data I have seen also shows people buying imagery of places which coincidently get hit by Russian missiles within days. This process has been ongoing for months. https://t.co/K63vMUxNYs
— Konrad Muzyka - Rochan Consulting (@konrad_muzyka) March 18, 2024

A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military - The Atlantic

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Ryuu96 on 19 March 2024

The remaining 10% would be allocated to the EU's budget to boost Ukraine's defense industry, Borrell told reporters in Brussels. The official said he would submit the proposal to member states on March 20, ahead of a summit starting the next day.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) March 19, 2024

The Russian Duma approved the law that will exempt Russian contractees with the MoD from criminal prosecution. The law doesn't cover molesting minors, terrorist activities and treasonous acts. https://t.co/Njn7mmP2gq
— Stanimir Dobrev (@delfoo) March 19, 2024

Upon subsequent serious crimes there will be prosecution taking into account the prior crime that was voided but we have already seen people who return from war not being prosecuted unless they murdered someone or raped minors assaults or fights lead to just a slap on the wrist.
— Stanimir Dobrev (@delfoo) March 19, 2024

A former Wagner Group fighter who was recruited from prison reportedly shot his business associate at a St. Petersburg restaurant on Monday. He then stood up and shot him a few more times on the ground before returning to the table and continuing to eat.https://t.co/NhGXyn4Gnm
— Meduza in English (@meduza_en) March 19, 2024

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Ryuu96 on 19 March 2024

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth almost 500 million euros. The package includes ammunition from Bundeswehr stocks, the Czech initiative, and contracts with industry.
We are grateful to our German friends for their… https://t.co/9s6Q5Tg9ct
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) March 19, 2024

Finland will provide €30 million for the purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine within the framework of the Czech initiative. https://t.co/Ge2Fh8GVPR
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 19, 2024

Minister Blair announced that Canada is committing over $40 million to Czechia’s initiative to purchase large-calibre ammunition rounds for Ukraine. In addition, Canada will be donating a package of night vision devices worth approximately $7.5 million.https://t.co/1r4uOxftTL
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 19, 2024

Luxembourg joins the artillery coalition led by France and Germany and will purchases drones for Ukraine in cooperation with Belgium and the Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/I2b9PJhQux
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Ryuu96 on 19 March 2024

So essentially Beijing says it will not join peace talks in Switzerland until the EU stops sending millitary supplies to Ukraine?

First, Li Hui brought Russia's unacceptable peace talk preconditions to Europe (that Russia will only join after the EU stops deliveries). And now…
— Jakub Jakóbowski (@J_Jakobowski) March 19, 2024

The EU is set to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This move aims to support EU farmers and member states, despite previous reluctance due to concerns about global food markets. The proposed tariffs… pic.twitter.com/44iK55vKd1
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Dubai’s main state-owned bank Emirates NBD has shut some accounts held by Russian oligarchs and traders of Russian oil. Meanwhile, Armenian and Kazakh banks stopped accepting Russian 'Mir' cards.https://t.co/ntXEC3T0gQ
— Dr Maria Shagina 🇺🇦 (@maria_shagina) March 19, 2024

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Ryuu96 on 19 March 2024

Members of the Republican Party in the US Congress seriously began to consider the option of arranging part of the aid to Ukraine in the form of a loan.https://t.co/5nlE2Yjleo
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 19, 2024

More stalling when there's a perfectly fine bill sitting there already waiting to be voted on.

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Ryuu96 on 20 March 2024

10 people may be trapped under the rubble of the printing house in Kharkiv after Russia hit it with a missile an hour ago. Four bodies have been found so far. All were workers at the printing house. pic.twitter.com/KLTCxDycd1
— Maria Avdeeva (@maria_avdv) March 20, 2024

After Cuban, Nepalese, Malaysian, Serbian and Syrian, now also mercenaries from Ghana start to appear in the ranks of the Russian army. pic.twitter.com/6Y3WAruaL7
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 20, 2024

Russian volunteer Kashevarova suddenly realised that the government couldn't care less about Bilhorod residents. Says there's no proper evacuation, those fleeing are not provided with subsidies or shelter, or even refugee status.

And look at the words she's using, "federal… pic.twitter.com/GklPdVCSX3
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) March 19, 2024

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Manchin said "God help us" if the U.S. does not pass Ukraine support before the end of spring. "That'll be the worst atrocity in history that your children or grandchildren will be reading about," Manchin told Axios' Niala Boodhoo.

Joe Manchin Calls For U.S. To Back Ukraine

The attacks on Belgorod are forcing Russia to divert forces from the front line, said a person close to the Kremlin, asking not to be identified because he isn't authorized to speak publicly. War is being fought on Russian territory, the person said.

Attacks Near Russia’s Ukraine Border Bring Home Costs of Putin’s War - Bloomberg

Pro-war blogger Alex Parker claimed that "the village of Kozinka no longer exists."

"By the way, the village of Kozinka actually no longer exists. There is not a single intact house, cast iron is actively flying into the village. Khokhly in small groups try to gain a foothold in the houses, so the houses are destroyed. Most likely, a similar fate awaits other border NPs. So the notorious sanitary zone is being created right before our eyes in the most natural way. Live with it now."

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Ryuu96 on 20 March 2024

⚡️Footage of an unsuccessful attempt by the Russian military to storm a house in the village of 🇷🇺Kozinka, in which fighters of the Russian Volunteer Corps were holed up

During the attack, one of the enemy soldiers clumsily threw a grenade and blew up his comrades pic.twitter.com/wnPRcLMyjd
— 🇺🇦Ukrainian Front (@front_ukrainian) March 20, 2024

18 Dutch F-16s have been made available for use in Romania for training. Among those trained are Ukrainian pilots. 24 other Dutch F-16s are intended for delivery to Ukraine. Part of that group is now being prepared, The Dutch Ministry of Defense reports. https://t.co/WNOndwpQbJ
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 20, 2024

Ukraine has received $1.5 billion dollars from Canada. These are important funds that will help the Ukrainian government finance the deficit, including social programs to help Ukrainians, Prime Minister Shmyhal reports. pic.twitter.com/WE2sHwA2L9
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 20, 2024

➡️ We also secured a contract for new ISR-drones for about €200 million, together with partner countries. (2/2)#UDCG #StandWithUkraine
— Kajsa Ollongren (@DefensieMin) March 20, 2024

Spain has already sent €190 million worth of various types of (heavy) equipment to Ukraine and is preparing 20 more Leopard 2A4 tanks.https://t.co/Zo9wJDd2mP
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) March 20, 2024

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