Author: Dal
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3/30/2023 – Moscow sending women prisoners to fill depleted ranks of Russian forces in Ukraine, ‘Russia behind bars’ says
From Euromaiden Press: Olga Romanova, head of the Russia Behind Bars organization, confirms what Ukrainian military sources have been reporting since the end of last year: women prisoners in Russia are being sent to Ukraine to fill the depleted ranksof both the Wagner PMC and the Russian regular army. She says she has been hearing about such…
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3/30/2023 – Scandalous
From Doug Shepherd in L’viv: Poland’s prime minister: The IOC’s decision to return Russian athletes to competition is a scandal & a betrayal of the true spirit of sport.
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3/30/2023 – Russian soldiers say commanders used ‘barrier troops’ to stop them retreating | Russia (video)
-Video link at bottom of article- From The Guardian by Pjotr Sauer Members of a recently formed Russian assault unit say their commanders deployed troops to stop them from retreating and threatened them with death after they suffered “huge” losses in eastern Ukraine. In a video addressed to President Vladimir Putin, a group of about two…
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3/30/2023 – “I am weak, and I have lost hope that Russia can change”
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 399): The King in his might loves justice.You have established equity;you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.Psalm 99:4 I’ve had lots of conversations in the past few days. Perhaps more than in the past year! What a joy to have fellowship with your fellow believers who seek to…
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3/29/2023 – As Ukrainian artists swap stage and studios for machine guns and body armour, in fight against Russian invasion
From Euromaiden Press by Christine Chraibi: Artists doing more than videos; they’re enlisting with the Ukrainian Army to fight off the Russian invasion. As the war in Ukraine enters its 13th month, Ukrainian singers, actors, writers, and sports stars are taking up arms to defend their country. Ukraine’s vibrant music, sports, and legal scene has…
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3/29/2023 – Spain to send six Leopard tanks to Ukraine after Easter (April 9), Spanish Defense Minister says
From Euromaiden Press: Spain will send six promised 2A4 Leopard main battle tanks to Ukraine after Easter, Defence Minister Margarita Robles told the country’s lawmakers on 29 March, according to AFP. The Catholic Church observes this year’s Easter on 9 April. “By sending the Leopards, we will continue to help the Ukrainian people… to defend…
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3/29/2023 – “If there’s an Olympics sport with killings and missile strikes, you know which national team would take the first place.”
From Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (397th day of ruzzian invazion): “If there’s an Olympics sport with killings and missile strikes, you know which national team would take the first place.” A group of 35 countries, including the United States, Germany and Australia, demand that Russian and Belarusian athletes are banned from the 2024 Olympics. More…
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3/29/2023: History Illustrated: Russia and Ukraine, a history of violence
From Aljazeer by Danylo Hawaleshka: Putin thinks Ukraine belongs to Russia based on what happened 1,000 years ago. The Ukrainians could not disagree more. History Illustrated is a weekly series that explains the backstory of the news and features graphics generated with artificial intelligence. This thing between Russia and Ukraine didn’t start with Putin’s invasion.…
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3/29/2023 – Hope
From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 398): The Lord has made known his salvation;he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.Psalm 98:2 If I had to describe the past few days with one word, I would choose “hope.” This word has been used in so many teachings and conversations that I’m afraid…