Deputy Director
@ACEurasia
. Focused on E. Europe & Eurasia, especially 🇺🇦, security, justice, human rights || Proud
@CEU
&
@BrandeisU
grad || Views are my own
Absolutely dangerous and insane if this truly happens. Come on,
@POTUS
.
Ukrainian kids are dying in their homes, others are shivering in bomb shelters & metro stops, while Ukrainian leadership and advocates beg for more weapons and ATACMS to defend their communities from attack.
I’m sitting in a bomb shelter in Ukraine thinking about how Russia is constantly firing at little kids in their beds here, with the help of North Korea and Iran loading their arsenal.
🚨 It’s 4:40 am in Ukraine. Air raid alert in almost every region of the country. After a massive missile attack on Kyiv yesterday night, another Russian attack is underway.
Painful read, but it's important to share and show the range and horror of Russian crimes against civilians.
Look what happens when Ukrainians fall under 🇷🇺 control. The elderly, vulnerable, and disabled are preyed upon + abused. Another reason why Ukraine can't stop fighting.
🇺🇦 Elderly and vulnerable Ukrainians were taken into Russian territory, stripped of their citizenship, forced to give blood and left in agony from botched medical procedures, a Telegraph investigation has found.
***this is a bad sign for America, our government, our leadership, NATO, and humanity. Not just “supporters of aid to Kyiv”.
It’s a good sign for Russia, Iran, and other bad actors watching American actions.
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS--
@SpeakerJohnson
says in letter to the White House that Ukraine aid is "dependent upon enactment of transformative change to our nation’s border security laws."
This is a bad sign for supporters of aid to Kyiv
Link for Premium:
On the eve of Kyiv Day, Russia sent one of the largest air attacks since the beginning of the full scale war.
Yet today the city was vibrant and crowded. Patriotism is everywhere.
Here’s a beautiful moment of music & community next to honoring those lost and fighting.
A key point: the West "must avoid the urge to encourage Kyiv to negotiate a ceasefire that falls short of Ukraine’s goals and could consign millions of Ukrainians to Russian control". We know the war crimes already committed under their control. See below for more recommendations
Top US generals, former officials, and leading experts agree:
The US should stay the course on Ukraine.
A new joint statement calls on the West to ensure Kremlin aggression in Ukraine fails & Ukrainians either force a withdrawal or an acceptable peace.
On the eve of Kyiv Day, Russia sent one of the largest air attacks since the beginning of the full scale war.
Yet today the city was vibrant and crowded. Patriotism is everywhere.
Here’s a beautiful moment of music & community next to honoring those lost and fighting.
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! Your love for your nation, and your fight for your people, culture, and land, inspire the world.
🇺🇦 deserves to be free of Russian occupation & terror. The world should honor all who've fought for this in Ukraine's history and still do so today.
Strong new op-ed: US support for Ukraine: The difference between victory and defeat
The authors, including
@JohnEdHerbst
, underline the critical role of US aid in Ukraine's defense against Russia, and what Ukraine's defeat would mean for us all.
Ukraine’s defenders don’t quit. Poisoning attempt number three won’t stop
@Mamulashvili_M
.
He stands strong, fighting for Ukrainian and Georgian freedom! 🇺🇦🇬🇪
Good on
@ZelenskyyUa
forcefully reminding people speaking about giving up "territory" this means people, leaving civilians, incl. kids, to be tortured, raped, deported, murdered, and more.
Territory = innocent lives.
Also, the people don't want to stay under Russian occupation.
😡😤🤬🤬🤬🤬
It’s a beautiful sunny day in Kyiv. I was outside right before the attacks. The city is filled with people. Commuting, biking, drinking coffee. Kids. Innocent civilians.
This cannot be normalized.
Everyone’s being attacked by a member of the UN Security Council
As Putin accuses Ukraine of committing genocide
@olex_scherba
reminds us that not only are the claims groundless but they grossly distort reality. There’s thousands of detailed accounts of Kremlin atrocities in eastern Ukraine. Here’s the truth.
Evacuation from Vovchansk becomes extremely dangerous. Today, Russia bombed evacuation point. With each passing day, more people are desperate to escape. This 92-year-old woman, who lived through WWII occupation, says this is far worse than anything she’s ever experienced.
I am really lucky to call Terrell a colleague at
@ACEurasia
and a friend. His huge heart, love, and passion for helping and highlighting stories of people in Ukraine and the region is inspiring and endless. He’s got his own style and he owns it. Give this a read.
NEW:
@rubycramer
profiled me for
@POLITICOMag
about my personalized style of journalism, why
@Oprah
is my journalism role model and what got me interested in Ukraine and how I view war reporting.
Some key pts from 🇺🇦 vets (incl. former POWS) & servicemembers:
“The best medicine is artillery” - a combat medic.
The shortage in ammo is costing lives for civilians and soldiers. Medevacs are too slow/limited without enough fire power for cover.
US support is needed, now.
Today,
@ACEurasia
hosted a group of Ukrainian veterans and servicemembers traveling to the US with
@PinchukFund
.
We were honored that the delegation shared their experiences fighting for Ukraine's freedom and highlighting Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia’s aggression.
Not "Ukrainian and Russian social media mobs and trolls" -- Ukrainian civil society orgs, reps, activists, leaders, and allies with a track record of investigating human rights and even criticizing actions in Ukraine. Their reaction is an important part of the story w/
@amnesty
over 70+ ukrainian civil society organizations have signed this public letter to
@amnesty
demanding the resignation of
@AgnesCallamard
and an internal investigation.
now it is open for public signatures as well
maximize sharing pls
давайте дотиснемо
Listen and watch this.
It makes me sick to know American inaction on aid to Ukraine is dangerously limiting the amount of air defense Ukraine has to defend themselves against Russian attacks against civilians.
Kyiv. Monday morning. Children in a kindergarten run to the bomb shelter during the explosions. This is hard to look at. But I want the whole world to hear and see our reality. Ukraine needs more air defense systems and immediate help from our partners to counter this terror.
Some experts in the West: Putin can be negotiated with, he's possibly signaling he wants peace!
Putin: I must keep the land I conquered by military invasion and then my forces raped, tortured, murdered, and kidnapped people from.
Listen to him. Arm Ukraine.
Если кто-то сомневался, то вот Путин уже прямым текстом (прямее некуда) говорит о реальных целях своего вторжения в Украину — завоевании земель (а никаком не «освобождении»)
People who ignore facts & soak up Russian propaganda will still scream about Ukraine being a land of Nazis.
Here is the Jewish President before a Jewish holiday, embraced by a Jewish community.
This Jew (hi 🙋🏻♀️✡️) sure feels more concerned about the Russians, an actual threat.
Before Passover, I had the opportunity to meet with representatives of Jewish organizations and students of a Jewish school.
I am grateful to the entire Jewish community for supporting Ukraine in its struggle for freedom. I am especially grateful for the involvement of
Totally surreal.
Photo taken at 10 pm, May 27 in Kyiv. Kids were playing on scooters all around, people were dancing to live music on the street. But that all ends by curfew, and then a few hours later Russia attacks the city (and broader country) with swarms of drones. Evil.
Not only is Ukraine not a nation of nazis, it is a country embracing its Jewish population and leadership. Anyone hollering about Russians fighting Ukrainian nazis is already ignoring the truth, but here’s another strong point against that BS.
This is the first time an official Jewish Rabbinical Chaplain has been appointed in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Congratulations Rabbi Rabbi David Milman
The appointment came on behalf of the Chief of Staff and the Head of the Chaplaincy of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
What an honor to meet with
@SarahAshtonLV
. Thank you for sharing your stories, insight, passion, and commitment to Ukraine, freedom, and democracy! 💛💙
If you aren’t Ukrainian, imagine your family, especially children, in their home, with a rocket like this headed toward them in an act of savagery amounting to a war crime. Think about it. Would you ever stop fighting to protect them and other innocents? Nope. Ukraine will win.
That is the rocket used against an ordinary apartment block in Dnipro today. Warhead mass 1 tonne (1000 kg, 2250 lbs) of highly efficient explosive RDX (hexogen). Originally designed in 1960s to attack air carriers. But Russians decided to use against civilans. See below:
Ukrainian Evangelicals write to
@SpeakerJohnson
asking for action as they face Russian attacks and persecution.
Will
@RepMTG
and others who claim to care for Christians listen to them, or only Russian propaganda?
From a letter signed by leaders of 15 Protestant denominations in 🇺🇦: "Honourable Mr. Speaker, We ask for your prayers and action on behalf of 8.000 Evangelical Churches in Ukraine... Ukraine makes enormous efforts to break away from the godless Soviet past..." 1/4
Horrific update from Ukraine.
@SpeakerJohnson
, continued stalling on foreign aid has put Ukraine at greater risk and further empowered Russia in their attacks.
More air defense and weapons are
needed urgently. Delays cost lives.
Today, russia killed at least 14 people in Chernihiv and injured at least 61 more when struck the city with missiles.
First responders continue to work, and the number is not final.
Another tragedy that could have been prevented.
President
@ZelenskyyUa
is the embodiment of a global citizen & leader deserving the
@AtlanticCouncil
’s award in recognition of his rallying his people, govt, army, and global community to support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor.
This meeting was a true honor.
“On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I'm honored to accept the
@AtlanticCouncil
Global Citizen Award,”
@ZelenskyyUa
told our Atlantic Council delegation today in Kyiv.
It was a privilege to meet with President Zelenskyy & his team as we
#StandWithUkraine
in its fight for freedom.
The capital of Ukraine is under attack from ballistic missiles (again).
There are explosions around the city.
Meanwhile in my capital, Washington DC, many House republicans &
@SpeakerJohnson
continue to block critical aid to Ukraine.
We’re letting Russia get away with this.
It was an honor to meet with
@AndriyYermak
here in Washington for an insightful conversation on Ukraine’s progress and priorities.
Our
@ACEurasia
was delighted to speak with him and discuss the US-Ukraine relationship at this pivotal time.
Met with the representatives of American think tanks. We talked about geopolitical situation in the world and the struggle of democracies against autocracies to preserve the world order. Discussed the ways to strengthen our work to accelerate Ukraine's victory.
Huge congrats to someone I am lucky to call a friend and colleague. Terrell has a powerful way of sharing analysis and his expertise, shaping stories, and amplifying critical perspectives. And he works his butt off doing it. We are proud to have you on the
@ACEurasia
bench. 🎉🎉
I’m very honored to have made the 2022 U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership List. As a Black man who works on Eastern European affairs, I’m grateful that my work is recognized. Thank you to
@NatSecDiver
for always amplifying me.
I'm lucky to work w/ some of the most passionate colleagues & experts and thrilled to continue programming + policy work in my new role.
@ACEurasia
has lots of work to do and we're hitting the ground running. Here's to making 2023 a year for Ukraine's victory and further success!
We are delighted to announce the promotion of
@shelbyjmag
to deputy director of
@AtlanticCouncil
's Eurasia Center. Shelby has been a core member of
@ACEurasia
since 2018 and will oversee our programming and continue to lead our Congressional engagement.
Congratulations, Shelby!
Talking to a Ukrainian friend as he tries to video chat through sirens in Kyiv to tell me about people he’s more worried about than himself. We cut it off so he could run to shelter. Ukrainian bravery - the whole world should learn from them.
This was an excellent speech.
“The Swedish flag will not be the only blue and yellow flag at the NATO headquarters.
Why?
Because we all believe in the power of democracy."
Time in
#Ukraine
is not measured in days, weeks or months.
It is measured in human lives.
In Allied Nations, a week is a week.
In Ukraine, a week is a mother…father… child… friend… lover… lost forever.
Read my speech
@ksfopenukraine
👇
Russia arbitrarily detains Ukrainian civilians, leaves them in inhumane conditions + tortures them, and then tries to brainwash and pressure weakened and often sick people into joining the Russian forces to attack other innocent Ukrainians.
Cruel, illegal, & a desperate look.
Too many people think Russia’s war in Ukraine is a frozen conflict. They’re ignoring this — Ukraine continues to fight on and have successes especially in the Black Sea.
Another bad night for
#Russia
's Black Sea fleet, after Ukrainian drones hit and sink the 'Sergei Kotov' warship. The Kremlin seems powerless to stop these attacks. As one Z-blogger put it: "Soon we will have only rubber banana boats." My latest from Kyiv
It was so exciting to meet
@chefjoseandres
at
@yes_ukraine
w/ Amb. Yovanovitch. We discussed how much we admire
@WCKitchen
’s work in Ukraine and the world, heard about operations in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria right now. The tales are true, he’s kind, passionate, and committed!
I visited this gorgeous university in 2019 and was so impressed. I met incredible students who discussed w/ me how they supported Ukraine and appreciated the US.
I saw their museum & learned their history of Nobel prize winners.
I just donated for their restoration. Join me.
Over 550 windows were broken in Kharkiv national university, many more in the dormitory and sports centre. University foundation has started a fundraising campaign.
Biden recognizes Ukrainian ambassador to the US
@OMarkarova
, at the SOTU for the second year in a row. Last year, it was days after Russia's full-scale invasion. Now, nearly a year in, the brutality continues, but so does US support for Ukraine in their fight for freedom.
Today in Warsaw I tagged along on a grassroots effort to get supplies from Poland straight to trusted contacts/family members in Ukraine. It’s amazing to hear of the different Ukrainian, Polish, & other foreign allied initiatives. More info & ex. of a run from this group in post.
⚡️
#Prigozhin
's body was officially identified in the morgue, he was recognized by one of the commanders of the
#Wagner
PMC, the main sign is the absence of a finger, Russian media reported.
Dmitry
#Utkin
was also recognized in the morgue by his tattoos.
"The children were given little water and almost no food...According to locals' testimonies, the children were subject to psychological abuse at the hands of their Russian captors, who told them that their parents had abandoned them and that they would never return home." ‼️‼️
It was an honor to welcome
@Tsihanouskaya
last night at the
@AtlanticCouncil
’s Global Citizens Awards.
She stands strong in her fight to bring freedom & justice to Belarus, hold the Lukashenka regime accountable for its crimes, and secure the release of political prisoners.
I’m proud to call
@terrelljstarr
a colleague. His commentary is always eye opening. It is great to see him in such a powerful
@AtlanticCouncil
event. See below for more.
Russian leaders talk about racism in the United States, and the irony is that they have done the same exact things to their own people much longer, explains
@terrelljstarr
.
Watch more from Black trailblazers in foreign policy: ➡️
#ACFrontPage
I legitimately don't understand pieces like this and how they can be connected to any version of peace.
To say Ukrainians should negotiate and settle now and have a compromise/agreement w/ Russia, while acknowledging it won't hold + conflict will reemerge... How is that peace?
It’s an honor to be in Odesa representing the
@AtlanticCouncil
as a partner for the inaugural Odesa Black Sea Security Forum.
@GoncharenkoUa
+ his team at
@obssforum
are superb — my panel continued through air raids (in a safe space) & energy cuts. We adapt & prevail, like 🇺🇦!
I was recently in Kyiv during back-to-back air raids & attacks. People told me as their kids sleep in bed (or get dragged to the hall or shelter), they don't know if there is enough air defense to protect against Russian attacks.
And that's just in Kyiv. Send more Patriots ASAP!
Just last week someone asked me if it is true Russia kidnaps Ukrainian kids.
It is. It’s well documented and part of their war effort and efforts to erase Ukraine.
russia has a special methodology for kidnapping children from Ukraine. According to Falcon Flight organization, children are told that their parents have abandoned them, russians split them up with friends every two months and say that they will never return home.
1/n
I don’t usually do food pics - but this Rosh Hashanah I’m finally back in Ukraine. Ringing in a sweet new year with my family in spirit, with some of the food my parents grew up eating in their bubbies’ kitchens. Shana tova to those who celebrate 🍎🍯
Big events at
@AtlanticCouncil
take a lot of work. It’s always worth it to keep the spotlight on Ukraine & discuss ways to increase support for their fight. Thanks to
@BorisJohnson
for joining us for a powerful discussion, and all at AC,
@ACEurasia
, +
@ACEurope
who made it happen
Very sad outcome with 84 politicians choosing a Russian path against the very widely demonstrated will of their people.
This is undemocratic and shameful.
This would've meant a lot more from
@AgnesCallamard
&
@amnesty
, an organization I used to believe in, donate to, and volunteer for, had they not so horrifically botched and then covered up their flawed Ukraine coverage.
Where's the freedom for journalists murdered by RU in 🇺🇦?
Biden rightly said Putin's invasion of Ukraine was a test for us all. We can never forget that. It remains a test, not just for Ukraine and their resolve, but for Western unity and investment in security in the long term. And in the US, that support must be bipartisan.
This was 9:30 pm on Kyiv Day. Dad and daughter looking at the flags representing lost lives. She went home and got in bed and then Russia sent drones at 1 am to try and kill her in her sleep.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (
@JakeSullivan46
) made a surprise visit to Kyiv today. He said $300 million of ammo, air defense & other critical supplies needed for Ukraine’s army is being rushed here “as we speak.” Nothing on long-range ATACMS for now. No big news.
Looking for recommendations:
I'm gathering names of US-based Ukrainian artists and/or galleries, collections, etc. Any suggestions?
East Coast preferred.
🇺🇦🎨
Kyiv, and this surreal sight, never cease to amaze me.
It’s a privilege to be here with
@ACEurasia
learning more about the current situation in Ukraine and their resilience against Russian aggression.
🇺🇸🇺🇦
@ACEurasia
's
@JohnEdHerbst
is back in Kyiv, leading a delegation of former US national security officials at a crucial time for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
"As you can see, the Ukrainians are pretty good at fighting Russia, which considers the US its principal
I
#ShineALight
for Holodomor remembrance. Today I taught more in my family the history of what Stalin did to Ukrainians and the connections to Putin’s weaponization of food today.
We stand with Ukraine, pledge to keep learning, and keep up our support.
Thx
@melindaharing
!
It was truly moving to hear from
@Tsihanouskaya
and meet her passionate team. Their dedication to ensuring a better future for all Belarusians is inspiring. We stand with you. ❤️🤍
Our team at the
@AtlanticCouncil
was honored to host Sviatlana
@Tsihanouskaya
for a live conversation today with
@IAmAmnaNawaz
discussing the state of the Belarusian democratic movement and what comes next.
Huge news for the Georgian people! 🎉
I have so much respect for the civil society, policy experts, and *some* individuals in govt who work tirelessly on reform and moving toward the EU.
There is much more work to do to meet these conditions, but Georgia’s future is in the EU.
The Georgian people have shown their unshaken commitment to European values many times.
The European Commission today recommend to grant Georgia the EU candidate status.
The EU's door is open. We will continue supporting
#Georgia
on its EU path.
The participants list for the Summit on Peace in Ukraine is out. Good news:
✅They hit the 100 mark w/ 92 countries + 8 orgs
✅57 heads of state/govt, 29 minister level, 6 envoys👀Notable confirmations: India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil (observer)
As the Georgian people protest and show their government they don’t want to be more like Russia with the foreign agents law and democratic backsliding, the government responds… acting like Russia.
A reminder that the horrifying scenes from Kyiv are images that could be from many cities and towns around Ukraine, all filled with innocent civilians and stained with their blood spilled by Russians.
if you're shocked & appalled by the nightmare in today's kyiv, please be as shocked & appalled by the same kind of nightmare that happens in mykolayiv, nikopol, zaporizhzhia, bakhmut and many other cities f*king DAILY.
the world needs to learn the extent of genocide in ukraine
First Georgia, then Ukraine.
As the world sees Russian aggression more clearly now, please don’t forget Georgians living under occupation.
It’s obvious - Kremlin aggression must be defeated in Ukraine now or Russia will continue their imperialistic actions and brutal tactics.
🇬🇪 Today marks 15 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Georgia. Kremlin aggression continues and Russia occupies 20% of Georgia to this day.
@ACEurasia
stands in solidarity with the people of 🇬🇪 and supports their right to protect their independence & territorial integrity.
YES. This systematic policy of forcible deportation/kidnapping is horrific and Putin and Lvova-Belova belong in the Hague. See for info on Ukrainian children missing.
Breaking: The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Russian president Vladimir Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova. Lvova-Belova is the Russian official at center of alleged scheme to forcibly deport thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia.
"This win is extremely important for us Ukrainians. It gives us hope and strength." - Wladimir Klitschko 🇺🇦
#FuryUsyk
|
#RingOfFire
| LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office
🔥🔥🔥
Another overdue but much welcomed piece of news that will help Ukraine fight the Russians and make their illegal invasion more painful for Putin.
Ukraine will use these very well.
🚨🇺🇲🇺🇦 BREAKING: CNN reports the Biden Admin has informed Congress that they will provide "long-range" ATACMS to Ukraine. This would likely include the M39A1, M48, & M57. Doubtful that the newest M57E1s would be sent.
🇺🇦 "He [Zelensky] is absolutely not confused about the threat." After meeting
@ZelenskyyUa
in Kyiv,
@general_ben
tells
@KatyTurNBC
that Ukraine needs
@NATO
and allies to provide the necessary tools to ensure its long-term military and economic security and stability.
One of the most dangerous ways the US can project weakness is to fall down on our support for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Putin and Russian TV are literally mocking us and saying America is weak. Iran and China are watching this.
@SpeakerJohnson
, support Ukraine aid.
We are peacefully standing in front of Parliament of Georgia, showing our protest against Georgia’s ruling party, who passed a copy-pasta Russian “foreign agents law” aimed at silencing media, NGOs and each critical voice.
They are using water cannon and papper spray against us.
This is the funeral of Hlib Fedyuk, who was killed by a Russian missile in Kherson on New Year’s Eve. He was 11 years old and loved playing piano.
This is why Russia is a terrorist state.
It was an absolute joy to meet Jamala. Her warmth, passion, and dedication to Ukraine’s freedom and democracy is powerful. As I said to her - Ukrainian women inspire us all! Our
@AtlanticCouncil
@ACEurasia
team and friends were honored to be with her & all 🇺🇦 artists in spirit.
120k people, incl. 30k kids are blocked from receiving aid. This is a humanitarian disaster. Right now a convoy is trying to deliver aid and is blocked from entry. The US, EU, + other diplos are visiting the scene and calling for an immediate reopening.
A/DCM Allelo joined the dip corps in Syunik and heard from displaced persons & regional officials about the suffering caused by continued blockage of the Lachin corridor. We reiterate
@SecBlinken
’s call for an immediate reopening of the corridor to commercial & private traffic.
👋🏼 Hi from Kyiv too, where there was an air raid alert today as Russia continues its campaign of terror against civilians.
They also killed more innocent people in Kharkiv today.
I’m glad Sullivan came here to reiterate US support. But we need more - aid ASAP + better policy!
I traveled to Kyiv today to meet with
@ZelenskyyUa
&
@AndriyYermak
to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine. We have stood by Ukraine’s side since this war began and will do so every step of the way until Ukraine has prevailed.
I’ve seen for myself. I saw kids running in the street from RUSSIAN air attacks in broad day light.
I’ve seen children’s toys with explosives in Donbas put there by RUSSIAN troops.
Shame on anyone who believes a word of this dangerous garbage.
When Russian state TV is celebrating, American politicians should know they're deeply wrong. Not passing aid to Ukraine signals Putin can keep going. This is a national security issue.
@JuliaDavisNews
shares the joy from Moscow as they watch Congress.
This speech from
@LeaderMcConnell
is one of the strongest I’ve heard on Ukraine and the threat of Russia.
These points are excellent and should resonate and be echoed in a bipartisan way - defending America’s national security is in all our interests beyond party and elections.
“We need to equip 🇺🇦 Ukraine with the tools to win, not just enough to avoid losing,” says
@LeaderMcConnell
at an
@ACEurasia
event about the authoritarian challenge posed by Russia and its allies to
@NATO
and the US.
Watch more: ➡️
Strong new piece from the great
@terrelljstarr
. Along with much praise & relief, there’s been criticism of the swap to get Griner home. Some of it has merit and national security questions, others are peddling prejudice and reveal quite a bit.
A Ukrainian friend is in Israel right now, where she gets help for her NGO in Ukraine.
She’s there under Iranian drone assault, while Russia attacks Ukraine with the same weapons.
She knows the difference proper air defense makes. Her words + (rough) translations👇🏼
Wanted to congratulate my friend from Kyiv on the 3rd birthday of her son, but instead saw her Instagram stories of the whole kindergarten sheltering from incoming rockets. War robs us of more than lives—it steals our precious moments.
“Further delay will mean more successful missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, more Ukrainian casualties and the retreat of Ukraine’s army.”
@SpeakerJohnson
has held this up on long enough. As former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
@steven_pifer
says, the Speaker must act now.
For 5 months,
@SpeakerJohnson
has said he supports
#Ukraine
against
#Russia
. But, apparently out of fear of losing his job, he has done nothing. That has meant greater Ukrainian casualties and retreat.
It's time for Johnson to act. My piece in
@thehill
.
As
@avalaina
speaks about Russian war crimes at
@HURI_Harvard
she reminds us not to just focus on the numbers (31,000+ documented cases of war crimes so far), but to always remember these were individuals with names and families. They had full lives Russia cut down.