No smoke screens for the largest tobacco companies: Your contribution to russia’s war of aggression is obvious!
On August 24, the Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention added two of the world’s leading tobacco companies — Philip Morris International and Japan Tobacco International — to the list of ‘international sponsors of war’.
Read more here🔗 https://b4ukraine.org/whats-new/pmi-jti-sponsors-of-war
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As their kids find refuge abroad, Ukrainian fathers struggle with separation
To save their children from russia's brutal attacks, numerous Ukrainian mothers took them to Europe and other countries far from the war zone while their fathers stayed in Ukraine.
.... And this summer, many of them have met with their loved ones for the first time since the full-scale invasion started.
Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/i-fear-they-no-longer-need-me-how-war-separated-ukrainian-fathers-kids/
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Nightly address by Volodymyr #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 30/08/23
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And our air defense. I thank every warrior who defends Ukrainian skies every day and every night. We are working very hard to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems. Now is not the time to talk publicly about the details, but negotiations on additional air defense systems are ongoing with our various partners. Step by step, we are bringing this success closer for Ukraine.
Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zhodnih-cherg-cifrovizaciya-roboti-vlk-ce-duzhe-vazhlivo-zve-85265
Hein Schumacher, #Unilever new boss, after two months in charge, needs to act swiftly to change course with credibility and exit russia
If the current dance lasts much longer, Schumacher will look like he’s playing for time and hoping, against all evidence, that the noise will go away.
#BoycottUnilever
Their consumers need to be the ones to show them that staying in russia will hurt them much more than leaving ever would
Read more here🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/business/nils-pratley-on-finance/2023/aug/30/unilevers-new-boss-should-seize-last-chance-to-exit-russia
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‘Children of Heroes’: #Charity Fund Helps Children of Parents Killed During the War
Among the victims of russia’s full-scale invasion are Ukrainian children whose parents have been killed. A charity fund now exists to help these vulnerable war orphans.
by Ugo Poletti
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This tragic event has been imprinted in the collective memory of Ukrainians and the global community, sparking a firm determination to safeguard the future of #Ukraine #children
Read more here🔗 https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20811
Only those states have true strength that can defend their sky and honor their aviation – address by #Zelenskyy President of #Ukraine 26/08/23
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congratulations on this Aviation Day. ..
Unfortunately, these words alone are not enough today.
Yesterday, a disaster occurred ... 3 pilots died. Among them was Andriy Pilshchykov, .. He was a Ukrainian officer, one of those who helped our country a lot. A lot! My condolences to the family and friends
Full address🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spravzhnya-micnist-ye-lishe-v-tih-derzhav-yaki-vmiyut-zahish-85213
Two women held a symbolic wedding in Kharkiv on Aug. 25 to protest the lack of #marriage equality for same-sex partners in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian state does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions.
Alina Shevchenko, a member of Ukraine's armed forces since 2015, married her partner Stanislava Petlytsia, an #LGBTQ+ activist, as part of a performance for Kharkiv #Pride.
Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/women-hold-symbolic-wedding-to-show-lack-of-rights-for-same-sex-military-couples/
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#Poland investigates #cyberattack on rail network
#Hackers broke into #railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the north-west of the country overnight, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported on Saturday.
The signals were interspersed with recording of russia's national anthem and a speech by President vladimir putin, the report says
Poland is a major transit hub for Western weapons being sent to #Ukraine
Read more here🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66630260
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Three pilots of the Air Force of Ukraine killed in the Zhytomyr region
The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Saturday, August 26
While performing a combat mission, the crews of two L-39 combat trainer aircraft collided in mid-air
Among the killed was a well-known #Ukraine pilot of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade with the call sign JUICE. Media reports say his name was Andrii Pilshchykov. He was a MiG-29 fighter pilot.
Read more here🔗 https://mil.in.ua/en/news/three-pilots-of-the-air-force-of-ukraine-killed-in-the-zhytomyr-region/
#Ukraine Launches #Database to Track #Art Owned by #Sanctioned russians
The searchable list contains some 300 works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and more
“russians despite the sanctions imposed on them, can still easily hide and launder their money through art objects,” writes Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention
“Painting, sculptures, artistic jewelry—this is exactly what is used as a loophole to circumvent sanctions”
Read more here🔗 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ukraine-launches-database-to-track-art-owned-by-sanctioned-russians-180982697/
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy presented the National Legend of #Ukraine Presidential Award
"There are many outstanding personalities among our people who are worthy of their country. And we have legends," The Head of State noted that the award is a sign of gratitude to citizens for their selfless work
The group included #Japanese volunteer Fuminori Tsuchiko. He opened a cafe at his own expense, where he organized daily free meals for the locals.
Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vruchiv-vidznaku-prezidenta-nacionalna-l-85137
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Olena #Zelenska in #Denmark spoke about the activities of her Foundation and the challenges the foundation seeks to address.
"Today, millions of Ukrainians need treatment, #rehabilitation, and #humanitarian aid; medical and educational infrastructure needs to be restored. That is why the foundation's team and I have focused on three important areas of work: humanitarian #aid, #education and #medicine" -Olena Zelenska
Read more here 📎 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vdyachni-daniyi-za-rozuminnya-yake-zustrichay-85041
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Olena #Zelenska to Ukrainian forced migrants: Never doubt if #Ukraine needs you
"In every country of my working visits, I always try to meet with our migrants and find out how they are doing" (Denmark)
"I would like to say to all #Ukrainian #migrants, no matter where they ended up as a result of the war: never doubt if Ukraine needs you. You are Ukraine. Whatever each of us is, that's what Ukraine is. And it will be what we make it,"
-Olena Zelenska
Read more here 📎 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-ukrayinskim-vimushenim-pereselencyam-nikoli-n-85009
Feedback from our battalion commanders on combat use of equipment and weapons is what we will discuss with the leaders of partner states - address by the President of #Ukraine 15/08/23
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When such communication takes place brigade by brigade, and everyone has real combat experience, we can assess the situation much more deeply, see how the specific experience of one brigade can be applied by other units and scaled up to our entire defense forces.
Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vidguki-nashih-kombativ-pro-bojove-zastosuvannya-tehniki-ta-84901
#Surgery Restores Hearing For Ukrainian Soldiers Deafened During Combat
Artillery fire from both sides has been a central element of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The cost to soldiers in hearing loss is difficult to gauge -- but a #surgeon who restores broken eardrums and treats inner-ear bones has had success with at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers.
(3 Minute) YouTube📽️ 🔗 https://youtu.be/SkyfFERfZ9Q
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The kremlin revises a textbook to dictate future understanding of russian history
A level of political interference in education not seen since it was part of the Soviet Union suggests that the kremlin believes its own propaganda
BY KATIA PATIN
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High schoolers are heading back to school this fall with a new history textbook, revised by the kremlin, that tells a story about Nazis running amok in #Ukraine and the necessity of invading the country.
Read more here🔗 https://www.codastory.com/rewriting-history/kremlin-texbook-ukraine/
Yellow Ribbon movement continues its resistance and distributes patriotic posters in occupied #Henichesk, #Kherson region
Ukrainians continue to demonstrate their resistance movement in any possible way they can.
The Yellow Ribbon movement informed on August 12, 2023, that activists successfully distributed 150 new posters around the city.
#Activists noted that thanks to the creation of a new underground printing house
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Those who are not fighting on the frontline must help fight - address by President #Zelenskyy of #Ukraine 14/08/23
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All the country's adrenaline, all the country's emotions, all the country's strength should be there - in the battles for the sake of the state.
For the sake of Ukraine is the key principle. For the sake of something else or for the sake of ourselves will be later, when we win. And now it is defense. Now it is war.
Full address🔗https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/hto-ne-byetsya-na-peredovij-toj-maye-dopomagati-bitisya-zver-84877
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In #Donetsk region, Volodymyr #Zelenskyy visited the main command post of the #Soledar operational and tactical group and awarded the defenders of #Ukraine
"I wish you all only victory. I wish you to take care of yourself and your subordinates. Our future depends on you. Once again, I want to congratulate you ....... You will definitely win, .........The main thing is to take care of yourselves and go forward to victory. Glory to Ukraine!" -Zelenskyy
Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-donechchini-volodimir-zelenskij-pobuvav-v-osnovnomu-koman-84873
Ukrainian schoolchildren to take mine safety courses
Ukraine's Education Ministry is developing a course in cooperation with #UNICEF on mine safety for Ukrainian schoolchildren, one that will become a mandatory part of the curriculum
"Education should give a child useful knowledge and skills. Unfortunately, now and for a long time to come, mine safety knowledge and skills will be extremely relevant in #Ukraine " Education Minister Oksen Lisovy said.
Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-children-to-take-mine-safety-courses/