We are witnessing a significant ideological shift – the naive, illusory concept of so-called red lines regarding Russia, which dominated the assessment of the war by some partners, has crumbled apart these days somewhere near Sudzha. When Ukrainian defenders act bravely, and when…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2024
Day: August 19, 2024
Now, our warriors’ real success speaks for itself. Our defensive actions across the border, as well as Putin’s inability to defend his territory, are telling. Our proactive defense is the most effective counter to Russian terror, causing significant difficulties for the…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2024
The Russian border area opposite our Sumy region has been mostly cleared of Russian military presence. A few months ago, many people around the world would have said this was impossible and crossed Russia’s strictest “red line”. That is why no one knew about our preparations.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2024
Today, I addressed Ukrainian Ambassadors at a time when the world is shedding its last and very naive illusions about Russia—illusions that have significantly hindered our defense. Ukrainian warriors continue their defensive operation in the designated areas of the Kursk region.… pic.twitter.com/quFznyBO5h
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2024
Yes and most them are from Russia and following you. This is the Moscow nightshift crew: “I’ve never voted before, but Elon Musk convinced me to vote for Trump.” https://t.co/9UrVlEjVu8 pic.twitter.com/e9kDNIXVVI
— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) August 19, 2024
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Trump Murder Plot News LIVE: Senate Committee Hearing LIVE | FBI Directo… https://t.co/5Frg3CZJsb via @YouTube— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 19, 2024
Our collective efforts determine what weapons are in the hands of our warriors, what ambitions Ukraine can achieve, and what future awaits our state and our people. Every day defines what Ukraine will be tomorrow.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2024
⚡️Shares of German arms companies fall amid debate over aid to Ukraine, Spiegel says.
Shares of German arms maker Rheinmetall, which have risen 28% over the past two weeks, fell by 3% as of Aug. 19, according to Spiegel. https://t.co/FRA93F8ppz
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 19, 2024
The Ukrainian Air Force is dropping JDAM-ER guided bombs on Russian positions in Tetkino in the Kursk region of Russia.
The Ukrainian Army will soon have taken the village as all 3 bridges over the Seym river have now been struck by missiles too. pic.twitter.com/ayLXhUoX3B
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) August 19, 2024
Satellite images from last Sat show Russia constructed 2 military pontoon bridges across Rega Seym River at Glushkovo. I’m sure #Ukraine knows they’re there & they’ll soon join the 3 road bridges in the area, at the bottom of the river. https://t.co/o89BPnAd8E https://t.co/Xu2JJMxZGx pic.twitter.com/XlEAEIJ9is
— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) August 19, 2024