Anton Gerashchenko
@antongerashchenko.bsky.social
Ukrainian patriot. Advisor to Internal Affairs Minister (2021-2023). Support my team of volunteer translators: http://patreon.com/TwitterAG
Reposted by Anton Gerashchenko
In the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defenders of the 158th Mechanized Brigade captured a group of Russian soldiers.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
February 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
In the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defenders of the 158th Mechanized Brigade captured a group of Russian soldiers.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
Reposted by Anton Gerashchenko
Foreign Minister Sikorski:
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
February 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Foreign Minister Sikorski:
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
Aerial drones are among the deadliest weapons in Ukraine's fight against Russian forces,but unmanned vehicles are also playing a crucial role on the ground
Near the front lines in the Donetsk region,members of Ukraine's 117th Heavy MechBrigade deploy ground drones to deliver supplies
📹🖊️radiosvoboda
Near the front lines in the Donetsk region,members of Ukraine's 117th Heavy MechBrigade deploy ground drones to deliver supplies
📹🖊️radiosvoboda
February 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Aerial drones are among the deadliest weapons in Ukraine's fight against Russian forces,but unmanned vehicles are also playing a crucial role on the ground
Near the front lines in the Donetsk region,members of Ukraine's 117th Heavy MechBrigade deploy ground drones to deliver supplies
📹🖊️radiosvoboda
Near the front lines in the Donetsk region,members of Ukraine's 117th Heavy MechBrigade deploy ground drones to deliver supplies
📹🖊️radiosvoboda
Glory to our Defenders!
📹: Taras Hudenko / Facebook
📹: Taras Hudenko / Facebook
February 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Glory to our Defenders!
📹: Taras Hudenko / Facebook
📹: Taras Hudenko / Facebook
"We just don't know what's coming."
Ukraine's children were forced to grow up too fast as they experience the horrors of war.
Four years since the escalation of the war, teacher Liubov reflects on how it has changed her students, and what this means for their future.
📹🖊️:UNICEF Ukraine
Ukraine's children were forced to grow up too fast as they experience the horrors of war.
Four years since the escalation of the war, teacher Liubov reflects on how it has changed her students, and what this means for their future.
📹🖊️:UNICEF Ukraine
February 18, 2026 at 8:24 PM
"We just don't know what's coming."
Ukraine's children were forced to grow up too fast as they experience the horrors of war.
Four years since the escalation of the war, teacher Liubov reflects on how it has changed her students, and what this means for their future.
📹🖊️:UNICEF Ukraine
Ukraine's children were forced to grow up too fast as they experience the horrors of war.
Four years since the escalation of the war, teacher Liubov reflects on how it has changed her students, and what this means for their future.
📹🖊️:UNICEF Ukraine
Pilots of the 412th Nemesis Brigade struck an Osa surface-to-air missile system on the Donetsk axis
The Osa SAM system is a short-range mobile air defense complex equipped with six missiles, capable of engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 10 km and altitudes of up to 5 km.
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The Osa SAM system is a short-range mobile air defense complex equipped with six missiles, capable of engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 10 km and altitudes of up to 5 km.
📹usf_army
February 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Pilots of the 412th Nemesis Brigade struck an Osa surface-to-air missile system on the Donetsk axis
The Osa SAM system is a short-range mobile air defense complex equipped with six missiles, capable of engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 10 km and altitudes of up to 5 km.
📹usf_army
The Osa SAM system is a short-range mobile air defense complex equipped with six missiles, capable of engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 10 km and altitudes of up to 5 km.
📹usf_army
Putin met with Foreign Minister of Cuba and said Russia does not tolerate sanctions against Cuba.
I'm certain Cuba watched the case of Venezuela carefully and noted Russia's support (or lack thereof) in recent events.
I'm certain Cuba watched the case of Venezuela carefully and noted Russia's support (or lack thereof) in recent events.
February 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Putin met with Foreign Minister of Cuba and said Russia does not tolerate sanctions against Cuba.
I'm certain Cuba watched the case of Venezuela carefully and noted Russia's support (or lack thereof) in recent events.
I'm certain Cuba watched the case of Venezuela carefully and noted Russia's support (or lack thereof) in recent events.
Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv Region, is one of many frontline towns heavily damaged by war.
With support from Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, humanitarians support residents with repairs, winter support & other critical aid.
📹OCHA_Ukraine
With support from Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, humanitarians support residents with repairs, winter support & other critical aid.
📹OCHA_Ukraine
February 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv Region, is one of many frontline towns heavily damaged by war.
With support from Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, humanitarians support residents with repairs, winter support & other critical aid.
📹OCHA_Ukraine
With support from Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, humanitarians support residents with repairs, winter support & other critical aid.
📹OCHA_Ukraine
Reposted by Anton Gerashchenko
Friends,
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
February 18, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Friends,
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
Attention, Poland&Germany!
Russian propagandist Solovyev said that if Russia "gets fed up,"it could strike Europe,suggesting Poland and Germany could face massive destruction.
He added that Russia will never repeat the "mistake"of allowing Germany to exist
Russian propagandist Solovyev said that if Russia "gets fed up,"it could strike Europe,suggesting Poland and Germany could face massive destruction.
He added that Russia will never repeat the "mistake"of allowing Germany to exist
February 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Attention, Poland&Germany!
Russian propagandist Solovyev said that if Russia "gets fed up,"it could strike Europe,suggesting Poland and Germany could face massive destruction.
He added that Russia will never repeat the "mistake"of allowing Germany to exist
Russian propagandist Solovyev said that if Russia "gets fed up,"it could strike Europe,suggesting Poland and Germany could face massive destruction.
He added that Russia will never repeat the "mistake"of allowing Germany to exist
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On this day four years ago, Putin once again denied that Russia was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
February 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On this day four years ago, Putin once again denied that Russia was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
In the photo are mortar crew members of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Brigade who, after many weeks on positions,have finally managed to rotate out
Following heavy fighting&a risky quad bike ride to the rear,the servicemen make a short stop for a smoke&a quick bite before heading on to their place of rest
Following heavy fighting&a risky quad bike ride to the rear,the servicemen make a short stop for a smoke&a quick bite before heading on to their place of rest
February 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
In the photo are mortar crew members of the 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Brigade who, after many weeks on positions,have finally managed to rotate out
Following heavy fighting&a risky quad bike ride to the rear,the servicemen make a short stop for a smoke&a quick bite before heading on to their place of rest
Following heavy fighting&a risky quad bike ride to the rear,the servicemen make a short stop for a smoke&a quick bite before heading on to their place of rest
Despite freezing temperatures,long power&heating outages caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure,Ukrainian businesses continue to operate.
Every day,owners&workers adapt,showing incredible resilience
📹One of the production facilities in Kharkiv that produces clothing/cozzmo_ua
Every day,owners&workers adapt,showing incredible resilience
📹One of the production facilities in Kharkiv that produces clothing/cozzmo_ua
February 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Despite freezing temperatures,long power&heating outages caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure,Ukrainian businesses continue to operate.
Every day,owners&workers adapt,showing incredible resilience
📹One of the production facilities in Kharkiv that produces clothing/cozzmo_ua
Every day,owners&workers adapt,showing incredible resilience
📹One of the production facilities in Kharkiv that produces clothing/cozzmo_ua
Friends,
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
February 18, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Friends,
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
As we near the date of 4yrs of Russia's full-scale invasion,I'm thinking how grateful I’m to you for being here, for supporting Ukraine
I'd like to know you better:
- Where you’re from;
- What do the media in your country write about 🇺🇦;
- What topics would you like to see here
Thank you!
This is how Ukrainian Crimea was occupied by Russia in 2014.
Here is testimony from a direct participant - Igor Girkin (Strelkov), a Russian terrorist and war criminal - describing how Russian special forces ordered locals to vote for annexation at gunpoint.
Here is testimony from a direct participant - Igor Girkin (Strelkov), a Russian terrorist and war criminal - describing how Russian special forces ordered locals to vote for annexation at gunpoint.
February 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This is how Ukrainian Crimea was occupied by Russia in 2014.
Here is testimony from a direct participant - Igor Girkin (Strelkov), a Russian terrorist and war criminal - describing how Russian special forces ordered locals to vote for annexation at gunpoint.
Here is testimony from a direct participant - Igor Girkin (Strelkov), a Russian terrorist and war criminal - describing how Russian special forces ordered locals to vote for annexation at gunpoint.
On this day four years ago, Putin once again denied that Russia was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
February 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On this day four years ago, Putin once again denied that Russia was preparing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
Six days later, Putin himself would give the order to invade.
Foreign Minister Sikorski:
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
February 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Foreign Minister Sikorski:
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
In Poland, we think that if Putin succeeded in conquering Ukraine, we would be next, and the cost of deterring him on the Polish border would be much higher.
We are paying for Ukraine's sustenance both as a state and in the defensive war.
📹: DW
Reposted by Anton Gerashchenko
I would like to share with you a text of resolution published after the XIV Free Russia Forum, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on February 16-17.
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
February 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
I would like to share with you a text of resolution published after the XIV Free Russia Forum, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on February 16-17.
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
Zakharova on the Arctic: Russia is very peaceful, everyone else is bad and blames Russia.
◾️ As the largest Arctic power, Russia is more interested than anyone else in maintaining peace and stability in the high latitude.
◾️ As the largest Arctic power, Russia is more interested than anyone else in maintaining peace and stability in the high latitude.
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Zakharova on the Arctic: Russia is very peaceful, everyone else is bad and blames Russia.
◾️ As the largest Arctic power, Russia is more interested than anyone else in maintaining peace and stability in the high latitude.
◾️ As the largest Arctic power, Russia is more interested than anyone else in maintaining peace and stability in the high latitude.
"My house is completely gone. Jesus, they [Russians] have razed everything to the ground. Nothing is left intact."
A resident of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, shows what "liberating" Russia does to Donbas.
So many tragedies happen here every day because of Russia.
📹: usere821sgza36/TikTok
A resident of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, shows what "liberating" Russia does to Donbas.
So many tragedies happen here every day because of Russia.
📹: usere821sgza36/TikTok
February 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"My house is completely gone. Jesus, they [Russians] have razed everything to the ground. Nothing is left intact."
A resident of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, shows what "liberating" Russia does to Donbas.
So many tragedies happen here every day because of Russia.
📹: usere821sgza36/TikTok
A resident of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, shows what "liberating" Russia does to Donbas.
So many tragedies happen here every day because of Russia.
📹: usere821sgza36/TikTok
Zakharova on Munich Security Conference: it was "lagging behind" and the Minsk conference is much better.
◾️ The trend of the Munich Conference losing its status as a conversational platform for serious discussions on the problems facing the world is becoming apparent.
◾️ The trend of the Munich Conference losing its status as a conversational platform for serious discussions on the problems facing the world is becoming apparent.
February 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Zakharova on Munich Security Conference: it was "lagging behind" and the Minsk conference is much better.
◾️ The trend of the Munich Conference losing its status as a conversational platform for serious discussions on the problems facing the world is becoming apparent.
◾️ The trend of the Munich Conference losing its status as a conversational platform for serious discussions on the problems facing the world is becoming apparent.
Reposted by Anton Gerashchenko
Foreign Minister of Hungary Szijjártó:
The war in Ukraine is not our [European] war. We have no responsibility for this war.
We believe it is a major lie when both Ukrainian and European leaders claim that Ukraine is protecting Europe. That is not true.
The war in Ukraine is not our [European] war. We have no responsibility for this war.
We believe it is a major lie when both Ukrainian and European leaders claim that Ukraine is protecting Europe. That is not true.
February 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Foreign Minister of Hungary Szijjártó:
The war in Ukraine is not our [European] war. We have no responsibility for this war.
We believe it is a major lie when both Ukrainian and European leaders claim that Ukraine is protecting Europe. That is not true.
The war in Ukraine is not our [European] war. We have no responsibility for this war.
We believe it is a major lie when both Ukrainian and European leaders claim that Ukraine is protecting Europe. That is not true.
I would like to share with you a text of resolution published after the XIV Free Russia Forum, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on February 16-17.
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
February 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
I would like to share with you a text of resolution published after the XIV Free Russia Forum, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on February 16-17.
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
This is a good resolution, but unfortunately, the question remains: how many Russians support these goals?
Kim Jong Un has handed over keys to new apartments to the relatives of North Korean soldiers who died in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
An entire residential district has been built in Pyongyang for them. A museum dedicated to this war and those who were killed is also being constructed there.
📹: DW
An entire residential district has been built in Pyongyang for them. A museum dedicated to this war and those who were killed is also being constructed there.
📹: DW
February 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Kim Jong Un has handed over keys to new apartments to the relatives of North Korean soldiers who died in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
An entire residential district has been built in Pyongyang for them. A museum dedicated to this war and those who were killed is also being constructed there.
📹: DW
An entire residential district has been built in Pyongyang for them. A museum dedicated to this war and those who were killed is also being constructed there.
📹: DW
In the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defenders of the 158th Mechanized Brigade captured a group of Russian soldiers.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
February 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
In the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defenders of the 158th Mechanized Brigade captured a group of Russian soldiers.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.
They first captured two Russian soldiers. Then, the captives recorded a message to other soldiers, urging them to surrender into captivity.