#Russia-ukraine war

[charlesoberonn]

The epitome of people in glass houses.

[perjuryfan]

this is not a joke

[divinum-pacis]

July 2024, Novoekonomichne, Ukraine The damage at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary after Russian shelling in Novoekonomichne. The 110-year-old church, which had withstood Soviet rule and second world war battles, has now suffered significant destruction due to Russian shelling Photograph: Jose Colon/Anadolu/Getty Images

[nezoriy]

"Time to plant and time to uproot," 84x52cm, acrylic on carton, 2023

I created and submitted this artwork for the open call for Ukrainian queer artists by Ljubljana Pride. This year, they're doing an exhibition themed "Queer Solidarity. Images of Resilience and Hope."

And guess what? I was selected, and this piece will be exhibited in a gallery in Ljubljana during June, and I'm actually asked to come and participate in a discussion panel with costs covered and get some extra money, so it's like dream come true?? i'm a Real Actual Artist now??? still can't believe it

this is the story of the pieces I submitted with the application:

"A year ago, in March 2022, when the ruzzian army was still standing near Kyiv, I was walking home and saw two old ladies who were planting flowers on a patch of land near our house – just as they used to do every year before that (and yes, this year they are doing it as well). I sketched it immediately because nothing spoke to me of hope and endurance more than these ladies, trying to create life and beauty when rockets were flying over our heads. Life will prevail, I wrote then.

"Time to grow."

Half a year later, after years of fear and indecisiveness, I finally started my medical transition. 

The constant risk of being killed by a random rocket made me realize that whatever I fear, whatever pain I may encounter on my way, even from the people I love, I don't want to get killed without having lived my authentic self. Fear of death finally gave me courage. The autumn and winter were dark – due to the shellings, electricity was often off, sometimes for days on end. It happened that I did my testosterone shots only with the light from my phone or a candle. Still, it filled me with joy and hope.

Time to grow as well, but also time to uproot... 

I painted it on carton because in the spring 2022 I hadn't had the ability to buy art supplies, so I used what was on hand. Two parts of this diptych are connected with the tape. One of the first things we all did when the war broke out was to tape our windows crisscrossed for the chance they would withstand the shock wave if a rocket hit close. So, just like the images themselves, this bit of tape is also all about trying to persevere."

That's the best thing that happened to me in very very long time. So idk if you happen to be in Ljubljana during June, do drop by Gallery Alkatraz 

[ncfcatalyst]

From frontlines to diplomatic quagmire: two years of war in Ukraine

Feb. 26 will mark year two of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a war that has been worth small territorial gains for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia Matters, a project launched in 2016 by Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, reported that as of Feb. 6 they can confirm 130,000 Ukrainian soldiers and 10,191 civilians have been killed and…

[frogeyedape]

I'm tired of seeing antisemitism on my dash, in all its subtle forms. War is an atrocity, and Israel is not unique in that. Where is the outrage against Russia's ongoing genocide of Ukrainians? What about China's genocide of Uyghurs? What of all the other atrocities being committed around the world? Why is there *so much attention* devoted to hating Israel and seeking, not an end to the conflict, but the end of Israel? Is it just that they're a little country, an easy target to potentially dismantle, compared to the big fish of Russia and China?

Keep calling out the atrocities, by all means, but for the love of humanity maybe broaden your targets and reduce your own genocidal wishes?

Any ideology that says: "They did horrible things so 'they' [the group they belong to] all deserve to die horribly" is an evil one.

[politicoscope]

Ukrainization in International Organization Events: The Dangers and Counterproductivity

Ukraine Crisis Overshadows Global Cooperation and Hinders Progress In today’s interconnected world, the importance of international organization events cannot be underestimated. These gatherings allow for discussions and negotiations among nations, fostering global cooperation and finding solutions to pressing issues. However, recent trends suggest a concerning shift towards Ukrainization of…

[batterknowsbetter]

Reflection (2021) dir. Valentyn Vasyanovych

[nachrichtenukraine]

Russischer Angriff Kiew, mindestens 1 Toter

Eine Person wurde durch herabfallende Trümmer einer abgefangenen Drohne getötet. Die Ukraine gab an, mehr als 40 Drohnen abgeschossen zu haben, der größte Angriff auf Kiew seit Kriegsbeginn. Ein von der Kiewer Militärverwaltung zur Verfügung gestelltes Foto zeigt die Folgen herabstürzender Trümmer eines Gebäudes in Kiew am Sonntag.Credit…Kyiv City Military Administration, via Reuters Mindestens…

[euginemicah]

Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan? | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kyiv, Ukraine – Russian air defence officials could very possibly have struck an Azerbaijani passenger jet over Chechnya after panicking during a Ukrainian drone attack, analysts and experts from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have told Al Jazeera. Moscow might have also compounded what one expert described as a “crime” by not letting the damaged plane land nearby and instead forcing it to…

[charlesoberonn]

Donald Trump is responsible for the spike in international conflict in recent years.

His 2020 "peace" deal with the Taliban which completely sidestepped the Afghan government and gave the Taliban everything they wanted directly led to the botched withdrawal of US troops in 2021 and the subsequent Taliban reconquest of the country.

This was a reversal of US geopolitical efforts and a successful war of conquest by an enemy of the US. While the whole world watched. It empowered autocrats and enemies of the US and its allies worldwide to attempt to do the same. Most notably with Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

So next time you hear Trump boasting that there were no wars during his term, remember that it was his incompetence that led to the current state of affair.

[nationnow]

1,100 North Korean troops killed as Russia gives them fake IDs for Ukraine war

In a statement, the JCS said, “Through various sources of information and intelligence, we assess that North Korean troops who have recently engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces have suffered around 1,100 casualties.” After Ukrainian troops seized the territories in the Kursk border region earlier this year, Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to help Moscow in its war in Ukraine. They…

[divinum-pacis]

July 2023: Odesa, Ukraine A woman prays next to a Kasperovskaya Mother of God icon recovered from inside the Transfiguration Cathedral after a Russian missile strike

Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

[todayworldnews2k21]

‘India Never For De-Dollarisation, There’s No BRICS Currency Proposal’: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday addressed remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, particularly focusing on Trump’s recent warning to BRICS nations about imposing a 100 per cent tariff if they pursued a BRICS currency.  According to news agency PTI, Jaishankar noted that he was unsure about the exact trigger for Trump’s statement but…

[lonniemichaelfulbright-blog]

The Defender's Chronicle:

NATO considering PREEMPTIVE “precision strikes” on Russia as West shifts from defense to offense against Russia By Ethan Huff // Nov 28, 2024 Things are heating up on the war front as Adm. Rob Bauer, the head of NATO’s military committee, has revealed that as it concerns Russia and the war in Ukraine, the West is now shifting from defense to offense mode. In a recent speech – watch below –…

[expatimes]

This Morning’s Top Headlines – Nov. 18 | Morning News NOW

Major Developments in Russia-Ukraine War: US Approves Use of Long-Range Missiles The Biden Administration has given the green light for Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia, according to US officials. This policy reversal comes as Russia carried out its largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine since August, targeting the country's power grid. G20 Summit: Ukraine and Russia to Dominate Discussions The situation in Ukraine is expected to be among the top issues at today's G20 meeting in Brazil, which is the final international summit of President Biden's presidency. NBC News senior White House correspondent Kelly O'Donnell is reporting from Rio de Janeiro, where she spoke with US officials about the policy change. President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks Meanwhile, President-elect Trump has announced two more big picks for his cabinet: Chris Wright, CEO of an oil and gas company, to lead the Department of Energy, and Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. The pushback against two of his choices is growing, even among some Republicans, which could tee up some battles during the confirmation process. Justice Department Officials Fear Political Retaliation Justice Department officials are feeling vulnerable and are reaching out to lawyers after President-elect Trump's victory. They are concerned about being targeted by people who are loyal to Trump, particularly members of Congress. NBC News justice and intelligence correspondent Ken Dilanian has been reporting on this story and joins us to discuss the concerns of these officials. Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flooding Expected Finally, a cold front is moving through the country, bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of the Southern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Gulf Coast. Michelle Gman has the latest forecast and warns of potential flooding, tornadoes, and heavy rain throughout the week.