Russia Invades Ukraine

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Ukraine / Україна
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Russia's war against Ukraine is taking place in social media too.

Don’t fall for major trends of Russian disinformation!

Use official sources:
@MFA_Ukraine
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@APUkraine

@GeneralStaffUA

P.S. sorry the team is exhausted without sleep, we make mistakes in tweets & tweet them again

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“If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
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Volkonski wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:25 pm CNN
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down an offer from the United States of evacuation from the capital city Kyiv, the Ukraine embassy in Britain said Saturday on Twitter
This leaves out the best part, Zelenskyy's quote: "I need ammunition, not a ride."
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Russian fire has struck Kyiv's children's cancer hospital Okhmadyt, killing one child and wounding two, along with two adults, TSN reported. Eyewitnesses reported that the city is under attack from multiple-launch rocket systems.
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Hic sunt dracones
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So if I showed up with a jerry can, I could play Finders Keepers?
The more I learn about this planet, the more improbable it all seems. :confuzzled:
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unconfirmed, but i hope it’s true
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Yeah seeing that all over, this guy has proved reliable:
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A destroyed T-72 Tank. I really like this photo.

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Has he said anything? I’ve been wondering.

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pipistrelle wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:03 pm Has he said anything? I’ve been wondering.

https://twitter.com/ericgarland/status/ ... 49958?s=21
It's been like four days since he opened his mouth. Word is that he thought Russia would never actually invade Ukraine, and now...
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"For the record," Russia, like the United States, initially signed and then withdrew its signature from the treaty establishing the ICC.

So sending accusations to the ICC is symbolic but toothless.
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The Kyiv Independent@KyivIndependent·44m⚡️Multiple reports suggest that Russian forces are about to conduct heavy airstrikes and rocket attacks against Kyiv.
Putin getting frustrated. Seeing multiple reports about Russian preparations for a major attack on Kyiv.
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Some interesting replies.

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Volkonski wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:25 pm
The Kyiv Independent@KyivIndependent·44m⚡️Multiple reports suggest that Russian forces are about to conduct heavy airstrikes and rocket attacks against Kyiv.
Putin getting frustrated. Seeing multiple reports about Russian preparations for a major attack on Kyiv.
How soon will weapons promised from Germany and other nations get to Ukraine? I tried to find an answer to this question to no avail, and hoping that those with better sources can shed light.
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SuzieC wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:21 pm
Volkonski wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:25 pm
The Kyiv Independent@KyivIndependent·44m⚡️Multiple reports suggest that Russian forces are about to conduct heavy airstrikes and rocket attacks against Kyiv.
Putin getting frustrated. Seeing multiple reports about Russian preparations for a major attack on Kyiv.
How soon will weapons promised from Germany and other nations get to Ukraine? I tried to find an answer to this question to no avail, and hoping that those with better sources can shed light.
I think by the time it is confirmed and announced to the public, the aid has already arrived.
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raison de arizona wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:54 pm This leaves out the best part, Zelenskyy's quote: "I need ammunition, not a ride."
Gotta say, Zelenskyy is doing a really good job of juicing morale.
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