Ostrzeżenie o treści: Russia attacking Kursk Oblast settlements with no Ukrainian troops present -- Moldova uncovers $15 million Russian-backed plot to influence upcoming elections with bribes, disinformation -- Ukraine receives over one-third of pledged shells from Czech init
Friday, October 4
Russia’s war against Ukraine
The kitchen of a commercial building appears exposed after a wall collapsed due to bombings on October 3, 2024, in Myrnohrad, Ukraine. Russian invading forces, approximately two kilometers from Myrnohrad, are advancing and pushing Ukrainian defenses toward the city. (Pierre Crom/Getty Images)
'Lives are more important than buildings' — Zelensky defendsVuhledar withdrawal. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 3 that the decision of the Ukrainian military to withdraw from the front-line town of Vuhledar was "absolutely correct" as it helped save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukraine denies Russian claims aboutattempted attackon Kursk nuclear plant. Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov claimed that a Ukrainian drone was neutralized by electronic warfare means near Kurchatov. Its fall allegedly caused explosions at an outbuilding not related to the nuclear plant.
Russia attackingKursk Oblast settlementswith no Ukrainian troops present, Kyiv's military claims. "The local population doesn't understand why they are being hit (by Russian forces) because the (Ukrainian) military is not even nearby," Vadym Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military's Operational Tactical Group Siversk, said.
Zelensky calls forjointly interceptingRussian missiles during NATO chief Rutte's visit to Kyiv. Newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 3 for a surprise visit, NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said.
Part of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to lack water supply for 'indefinite period.' "Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, and nearby settlements where roughly 260,000 people live will have problems with water supply due to heavy Russian attacks," Governor Vadym Filashkin said.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield inVoronezh Oblast**, SBU source says.** According to the source, Russian warehouses containing guided aerial bombs, hangars with Su-35 and Su-34 aircraft, and aviation fuel storage facilities were targeted.
Ukrainian Legion launches first volunteerrecruitment centerin Poland. During the first days of the recruitment center's opening in Lublin, 138 applications for interviews were received through the website and another 58 through consular offices, according to the Defense Ministry.
Gazprom becomes Russia's leastprofitable companyin 2023, Forbes reports. In the meantime, Gazprom's net cash flow from operating activities increased by 5% to $242 billion in 2023.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian airfield in Voronezh Oblast, source says
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast overnight on Oct. 3. The attack was reportedly carried out in cooperation with Ukraine's Special Operations Forces.
Russian losses in Ukraine mount in September, 2nd-deadliest month since start of full-scale invasion
September was the second-deadliest month for Russian forces fighting in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The daily reports from the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces show 38,130 Russian soldiers were reported as casualties last month.
We asked experts what the Middle East escalation could mean for Ukraine
Fears of a broader war in the Middle East have been mounting since Iran launched its largest-ever aerial attack against Israel on Oct. 1, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate while waging a ground incursion into Lebanon.
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Russian attacks against Ukrainekill 2, injure 41over past day. Russian attacks against Ukraine killed two people and injured 41 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Oct. 3.
Russian attacks onSumy Oblastinjure 8. Russian forces attacked 14 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 3, injuring eight people throughout the day, the regional administration reported.
Russia strikes Chernihiv Oblast,killing 3, injuring 4**, including children.** Russian forces attacked the Koriukivka district in Chernihiv Oblast on Oct. 3, hitting a car that was carrying liquefied gas, Governor Viacheslav Chaus said.
UkrainianReuters cameramaninjured in Kramatorsk attack regains consciousness after coma, begins speaking. Reuters camera operator Ivan Lubysh-Kirdey, who was severely injured during a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk on Aug. 24, has regained consciousness and started speaking, according to his wife, Mariia Semenchenko.
Opinions and insights
Opinion: Silent victims of sexual violence, Ukraine’s male POWs deserve real support
“Ukrainian men detained by Russian and Russian-affiliated forces, including prisoners of war, regularly report that their captors, including penitentiary staff, engaged in sexual violence,” writes Kseniya Kvitka, assistant researcher at Human Rights Watch.
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Ukraine receivesPatriot air defense systemfrom Romania. Ukraine received a Patriot air defense system from Bucharest, a Romanian Defense Ministry spokesperson Constantin Spinu confirmed.
Switzerland to pledge $1.7 billion forreconstruction projectsin Ukraine. Switzerland is planning to allocate 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion) for reconstruction projects in Ukraine over the next four years, Swiss Ambassador to Ukraine and Moldova Felix Baumann said.
Ukraine receives over one-third ofpledged shellsfrom Czech initiative, ambassador says. Ukraine has received more than one-third of the expected 500,000 rounds of 155-mm shells to be delivered under the Czech initiative by the end of the year, Ukraine's Ambassador to Czechia Vasyl Zvarych said in an interview with CTK news agency published on Oct. 3.
Slovak PM wants to 'restore relations' with Russia after war ends. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he plans to resume "economic and standard relations" with Russia after the end of Moscow's war against Ukraine, the RTVS broadcaster reported on Oct. 3.
In other news
Moldova uncovers$15 millionRussian-backed plot to influence upcoming elections with bribes, disinformation. Moldovan authorities have revealed a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing upcoming elections by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West.
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#NordStream2 hat sich praktisch selbst zertifiziert, die fake Klimastiftung hat Steuern auf ihre #Gazprom Millionen hinterzogen und es wurden militärische Geheimnisse im Rahmen der Bauarbeiten an Russland geleakt. Dieses Projekt Moskaus, um Europa zu spalten, Deutschland zu erpressen und seinen Angriffskrieg auf die #Ukraine vorzubereiten, ist eine Katastrophe und ich verstehe noch immer nicht warum in #Schwerin dafür keine politische Verantwortung übernommen wird.
Die Zulassung für Nord Stream 2 hätte wohl nie erteilt werden dürfen. Das zeigen Dokumente, die der F.A.Z. vorliegen. Aber in Schwerin drückte man die Augen zu.
#RadekWiśniewski na FB, o dyskryminacji na przykładzie. Porządny człowiek, ten Wiśniewski, chociaż państwowiec.
Jest taki muzyk, nazywa się Avishai Cohen, naprawdę świetny. I ten muzyk miał grać w Polsce na Jazz Around Festival no, ale nie zagra, bo wyszło na jaw, że strzelił sobie gig w Moskwie, 15 czerwca tego roku za kasę gazpromu, na zaproszenie wielbiciela chujły z kremla, Igora Butmana.
Sprawę nagłośnił Tomasz Sikora, organizatorzy wydali oświadczenie, być może nawet pod presją, że no nie, nie da się tak nasze majtki nosić a dla GKS-u grać.
Napisałem komentarz, że bardzo, kurwa, dobrze. I oczywiście zaraz jakieś dopiski, w tym i taki, że jak to sympatyk Zielonych tu popiera dyskryminację i uśmieszek. To ja może coś wyjaśnię przy tej okazji, bo niby się obserwujemy, a jednak objawia
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#RadekWiśniewski na FB, o dyskryminacji na przykładzie. Porządny człowiek, ten Wiśniewski, chociaż państwowiec.
Jest taki muzyk, nazywa się Avishai Cohen, naprawdę świetny. I ten muzyk miał grać w Polsce na Jazz Around Festival no, ale nie zagra, bo wyszło na jaw, że strzelił sobie gig w Moskwie, 15 czerwca tego roku za kasę gazpromu, na zaproszenie wielbiciela chujły z kremla, Igora Butmana.
Sprawę nagłośnił Tomasz Sikora, organizatorzy wydali oświadczenie, być może nawet pod presją, że no nie, nie da się tak nasze majtki nosić a dla GKS-u grać.
Napisałem komentarz, że bardzo, kurwa, dobrze. I oczywiście zaraz jakieś dopiski, w tym i taki, że jak to sympatyk Zielonych tu popiera dyskryminację i uśmieszek. To ja może coś wyjaśnię przy tej okazji, bo niby się obserwujemy, a jednak objawiamy się sobie chaotycznie i od przypadku do przypadku.
Po pierwsze sympatyk Zielonych to nadmiarowa koncepcja. Jestem sympatykiem tej planety, a szczególności kraju w którym mieszkam i kilku chłopackich zasad z podwórka. To czasem pozwala mi zagłosować na jednych lub drugich i owszem często z równania wychodzili i do tej pory Zieloni.
Ale co do tej dyskryminacji.
Otóż dla mnie dyskryminacja to jest wtedy, gdy krytyka i reakcja, czasem mocna, dotyczy cech czy zachowań na które osoba nie ma wpływu. Na przykład ma różne tęczówki, jedną niebieską, drugą czarną. Albo na przykład osoba jest leworęczna.
Ale kiedy rzecz dotyczy zachowań kierowanych przez wolną wolę dorosłego człowieka - to trudno mówić w tym wypadku o dyskryminacji, po prostu tak przyjęliśmy w tym kręgu kulturowym, że dorośli odpowiadają za swoje uczynki, podlegają ocenie i muszą się liczyć z konsekwencjami.
Prawo do ekspresji artystycznej pana Cohena nie zostało w żaden sposób zresztą ograniczone, może przyjechać sobie do Polski, wynająć dowolną salę koncertową, czy w ostateczności stanąć na Placu Zamkowym w Warszawie i zagrać, a przed sobą ustawić kapelusz. Kto wie, może miałby wcale niemałe grono odbiorców.
Po prostu tak to w życiu bywa, że trzeba wybierać. I jak chcesz się kolegować ze wszystkimi, to najczęściej się okazuje, że jednak się nie da. Warto to mieć na uwadze, rozumieć bieżące konteksty a nie udawać naiwnego, dużego dziecka z dużym kontrabasem.
Mówimy o koncercie w Polsce, zaraz po koncercie w Moskwie, jest czerwiec 2024, w Polsce mieszkają setki tysięcy ludzi, którzy z różnych powodów i motywacji tutaj są, ale łączy ich jedno - w złej czy dobrej wierze wywaliła ich z domu wojna, którą rozpoczęła rosja, a którą sponsoruje hojnie gazprom.
I tyle. Nie rozumiesz - trudno, może kiedyś zrozumiesz. A jak nie - to będziesz dalej tym chłopcem z przedszkola, który uważa że wszyscy są winni naokoło tylko nie on. Większość dzieci z tego wyrasta, mam nadzieję, że Pan Cohen też wyrósł, tylko wielbicieli ma w Polsce mało rozgarniętych.
Na zdjęciu dwóch mało znanych muzyków z Dublina gra w kijowskim metrze jakiś czas temu. Obaj najlepsze lata mają za sobą. Pandemiczne popisy jednego z nich wolałbym szybko zapomnieć, podobnie jak banany z Panamy.
Ale co - da się? Da się. Albo ma się to mimo wszystko we krwi. Tak nie dosłownie, metaforycznie, tam w środku.
Ostrzeżenie o treści: Battle of Chasiv Yar begins under a drone-infested sky -- NATO accuses Russia of conducting hybrid attacks inside alliance territory -- US says Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine -- How Kharkiv endures new wave of brutal Russian attacks -- and more
Friday, May 3
Russia’s war against Ukraine
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron walks past a display of destroyed Russian military vehicles in Saint Michael's Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 2, 2024. (Thomas Peter / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
Yermak: Ukraine stronglyencouragingChinese participation in upcoming global peace summit. “With respect to China, we are doing everything for China to be present there. China is very important, and consultations are continuously ongoing at various levels with the participation of our partners,” Yermak said.
Georgian PMrefusesto visit US due to condition regarding 'foreign agents' law. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will not travel to the U.S. because he was invited under the condition that Tbilisi suspend discussions on the controversial "foreign agents" law in parliament, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on May 2.
NATOaccusesRussia of conducting hybrid attacks inside alliance territory. NATO released a statement condemning Russian "hybrid actions" after multiple individuals were accused of working on behalf of Russia from within NATO territory.
USintelligence chief**: Russia's war against Ukraine 'unlikely to end anytime soon.’** Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine is unlikely to end anytime soon, Director of U.S. National Intelligence Avril Haines said on May 2, according to Reuters. Moscow is likely to continue its "increasingly aggressive tactics" against Ukraine, including attacks on energy infrastructure, according to Haines.
Gazpromreportsnearly $6.9 billion in net losses in 2023. The state-owned Russian energy giant Gazprom reported a net loss of 629 billion rubles (nearly $6.9 billion) in 2023, the company's largest profit downturn in decades amidst falling gas prices and a limited European market.
HackerstargetUkrainian bank with DDoS attack. Hackers targeted Ukraine's largest mobile-only bank, Monobank, with a powerful denial of service (DDoS) attack on May 2, the company's co-founder and CEO Oleh Horokhovskyi reported.
US says Russiausedchemical weapons in Ukraine. The U.S. State Department said on May 1 that Russian forces have used the chemical agent chloropicrin in Ukraine. Chloropicrin is often used as an herbicide. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), exposure to its vapors can cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and, if inhaled, internal organs.
Kyiv authorities advise citizens against visiting churches duringEaster celebrations**, citing potential safety concerns.** On May 5, Orthodox Easter in Ukraine, security measures will be intensified in Kyiv. Local authorities are urging residents to follow the service online rather than attending church due to security concerns.
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Battle of Chasiv Yar begins under a drone-infested sky
With just five kilometers of open ground separating Chasiv Yar and Bakhmut, which Russia took in May last year after 10 months of heavy fighting, the city was always seen to be Moscow’s next target in the sector.
One night with Ukrainian drone hunters near Russia
Russia has launched almost 5,000 Iranian-developed loitering munitions since they were first shot down in Ukraine in mid-September 2022. The exact number of destroyed Shaheds remains unclear.
How Kharkiv endures new wave of brutal Russian attacks
Located just 30 kilometers from the Russian border, Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been under some of the heaviest and most frequent attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukraine war latest: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions
Ukraine has faced a worsening situation on the battlefield in recent weeks that has been compounded by delays in Western assistance. Russian forces have recently intensified offensive operations in the east of Ukraine.
Russianattackson villages in Kharkiv, Donetsk oblasts injure 2, kill 3. A 12-year-old child is among those killed, according to the governor. Two people were hospitalized for their injuries.
Authorities: Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast towninjures7 children, elderly man. Russian troops attacked the town of Derhachi in Kharkiv Oblast on May 2, injuring at least eight people, including seven children, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Russianattackskill 8, injure 40 in Ukraine over past day. Officials reported civilian casualties in Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk oblasts.
General Staff: Russia haslost470,870 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. This number includes 1,030 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
International response
US military battalion toremainin Lithuania indefinitely. The American military battalion stationed in Lithuania will remain in the country indefinitely, not just until 2025 as previously planned, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said on May 2.
EU-Ukraine tohostDefense Industries Forum in Brussels. The forum will reportedly gather over 350 representatives from EU institutions, governments, European and Ukrainian defense industries, industry associations, and key partner countries to "strengthen defense industrial cooperation between the EU and Ukraine."
Switzerland peace summit totake placeon June 15-16, Russia not invited 'at this stage.’ Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba justified the decision not to invite Russia in a comment for the Foreign Policy magazine, saying: "Our approach comes from reality, and from the experience that we (have) gained... Between 2014 and 2022, we had almost 200 rounds of talks with Russia in different formats, with mediators and bilaterally. But nothing worked. It ended up in the large-scale invasion (of 2022).”
Macron says he wouldconsidersending troops to Ukraine in case of Russian breakthrough, Ukrainian request. In March, Macron called Russia's invasion of Ukraine "existential" for France and the rest of Europe. Later, Macron said he would not rule out the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Macron reiterated this sentiment in his interview with the Economist, saying that Europe's "basic condition" of security depends on its ability to avoid defining concrete red lines.
Sports MinistryrecommendsUkrainian athletes keep distance from Russians at Olympics. The Sports Ministry and UOC said that members of Ukraine's delegation in Paris should refrain from direct contact with their Russian counterparts "both in the Olympic Village and outside of it,” and they should report potential provocations.
Duda: Polish EU presidency tofocuson Ukraine's integration as one of key priorities. One of the main priorities of Poland's EU presidency next year will be the accession efforts of Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan countries, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on May 1, RMF 24 reported.
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One of the main priorities of Poland's EU presidency next year will be the accession efforts of Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan countries, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on May 1, RMF 24 reported.
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