Iuliia Mendel
@iuliiamendel.bsky.social
A daughter of Ukraine, Journalist, former Zelenskyy's press-secretary (2019-2021), used to contribute to the new York Times and Washington Post opinions, author of the Fight Of Our Lives (look for the latest version!)
apnews.com/article/russ... finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine
Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump has lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
apnews.com/article/russ... finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/w...
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks
For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/w...
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/w...
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.
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March 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/w...
Children in occupied territories are trained to assemble firearms and operate drones within Russian military youth units
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Stolen Futures: The War on Ukraine’s Children
Ukraine’s youth face an existential crisis — threatened by immediate physical harm, severely disrupted education, and the erosion of their national identity
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March 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Children in occupied territories are trained to assemble firearms and operate drones within Russian military youth units
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tomorrowsaffairs.com/stolen-futur...
U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion
The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
❗️ The General Staff of Ukraine published a map showing Suzha already under the control of the Russian army
Over the past day, 19 combat engagements took place in Kursk region, the Russians conducted 34 air strikes, dropping 63 drones and fired 243 artillery shells, including 5 from MLRS.
Over the past day, 19 combat engagements took place in Kursk region, the Russians conducted 34 air strikes, dropping 63 drones and fired 243 artillery shells, including 5 from MLRS.
March 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
❗️ The General Staff of Ukraine published a map showing Suzha already under the control of the Russian army
Over the past day, 19 combat engagements took place in Kursk region, the Russians conducted 34 air strikes, dropping 63 drones and fired 243 artillery shells, including 5 from MLRS.
Over the past day, 19 combat engagements took place in Kursk region, the Russians conducted 34 air strikes, dropping 63 drones and fired 243 artillery shells, including 5 from MLRS.
Intelligence agencies from various countries anticipate that the intense phase of hostilities could conclude by June, provided a 30-day ceasefire is successfully negotiated, adhered to, and subsequently extended. Concrete measures are currently being developed to de-escalate the conflict. 👇
March 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Intelligence agencies from various countries anticipate that the intense phase of hostilities could conclude by June, provided a 30-day ceasefire is successfully negotiated, adhered to, and subsequently extended. Concrete measures are currently being developed to de-escalate the conflict. 👇
Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court
Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, was sentenced to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
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March 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
⚡️⚡️⚡️"The Kursk operation has fulfilled its objective," Zelenskyy stated.
"The situation is currently very challenging. I can only express my gratitude to our soldiers for this operation. It achieved its goal.
"The situation is currently very challenging. I can only express my gratitude to our soldiers for this operation. It achieved its goal.
March 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
⚡️⚡️⚡️"The Kursk operation has fulfilled its objective," Zelenskyy stated.
"The situation is currently very challenging. I can only express my gratitude to our soldiers for this operation. It achieved its goal.
"The situation is currently very challenging. I can only express my gratitude to our soldiers for this operation. It achieved its goal.
❗️ Negotiations on minerals deal closed, Ukraine awaits signing date from US - Stefanishyna
March 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
❗️ Negotiations on minerals deal closed, Ukraine awaits signing date from US - Stefanishyna
In the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory, drones attacked a local refinery. A massive fire broke out
March 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
In the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory, drones attacked a local refinery. A massive fire broke out
In the post-truth era, finding the truth is a maze of bias and noise, while spreading it faces skepticism and echo chambers. Facts fight an uphill battle.
March 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In the post-truth era, finding the truth is a maze of bias and noise, while spreading it faces skepticism and echo chambers. Facts fight an uphill battle.
Putin's decision on the 30-days truce is going to be made after the telephone conversation with Pres.Trump
tomorrow. Obviously, Russia wants a lot. This is what negotiations are about: each side demands the most, hopefully to get to compromise. Or to keep fighting unless someone loses
tomorrow. Obviously, Russia wants a lot. This is what negotiations are about: each side demands the most, hopefully to get to compromise. Or to keep fighting unless someone loses
March 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Putin's decision on the 30-days truce is going to be made after the telephone conversation with Pres.Trump
tomorrow. Obviously, Russia wants a lot. This is what negotiations are about: each side demands the most, hopefully to get to compromise. Or to keep fighting unless someone loses
tomorrow. Obviously, Russia wants a lot. This is what negotiations are about: each side demands the most, hopefully to get to compromise. Or to keep fighting unless someone loses
Putin aide Ushakov: Moscow does not want a temporary ceasefire, seeks a "long-term settlement" reflecting RF interests. Called it a "respite" for UA forces in talks with Waltz. Putin may elaborate Thursday. Source: Interfax
March 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Putin aide Ushakov: Moscow does not want a temporary ceasefire, seeks a "long-term settlement" reflecting RF interests. Called it a "respite" for UA forces in talks with Waltz. Putin may elaborate Thursday. Source: Interfax
Since the evening of March 12, Russia has attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 117 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of simulator drones; 78 drones were shot down.
March 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Since the evening of March 12, Russia has attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 117 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of simulator drones; 78 drones were shot down.
Finland’s PM Orpo: No troops will be sent to Ukraine for peacekeeping. As a neighbor to Russia, Finland backs peace efforts but draws a firm line against military involvement.
March 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Finland’s PM Orpo: No troops will be sent to Ukraine for peacekeeping. As a neighbor to Russia, Finland backs peace efforts but draws a firm line against military involvement.
JD Vance:
We think we're in a very good place where the Ukranians have agreed to a ceasefire and we're now going to see whether we can get the Russians to agree to a ceasefire too.
@clashreport.bsky.social
We think we're in a very good place where the Ukranians have agreed to a ceasefire and we're now going to see whether we can get the Russians to agree to a ceasefire too.
@clashreport.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
JD Vance:
We think we're in a very good place where the Ukranians have agreed to a ceasefire and we're now going to see whether we can get the Russians to agree to a ceasefire too.
@clashreport.bsky.social
We think we're in a very good place where the Ukranians have agreed to a ceasefire and we're now going to see whether we can get the Russians to agree to a ceasefire too.
@clashreport.bsky.social
US state secretary Marco Rubio told reporters that a sufficient deterrent to keep Ukraine safe from future aggression would “have to be a part of the conversation” if the US-led peace process gets to the next stage and formal negotiations with Russia @theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
US state secretary Marco Rubio told reporters that a sufficient deterrent to keep Ukraine safe from future aggression would “have to be a part of the conversation” if the US-led peace process gets to the next stage and formal negotiations with Russia @theguardian.com
IMHO
Would a 30-day ceasefire be beneficial if both sides agree? Absolutely—any effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table is a step in the right direction. Do I believe the war will end this year? No. 👇
Would a 30-day ceasefire be beneficial if both sides agree? Absolutely—any effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table is a step in the right direction. Do I believe the war will end this year? No. 👇
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
IMHO
Would a 30-day ceasefire be beneficial if both sides agree? Absolutely—any effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table is a step in the right direction. Do I believe the war will end this year? No. 👇
Would a 30-day ceasefire be beneficial if both sides agree? Absolutely—any effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table is a step in the right direction. Do I believe the war will end this year? No. 👇
Battles rage on Sudzha’s outskirts as the Russia presses Ukrainians from east and north. Despite false withdrawal claims online, fighting persists in the gray zone. The situation is tough, but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are still holding the line.
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Battles rage on Sudzha’s outskirts as the Russia presses Ukrainians from east and north. Despite false withdrawal claims online, fighting persists in the gray zone. The situation is tough, but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are still holding the line.
At least 123 civilians were killed and 567 injured in Ukraine due to Russian attacks in February 2025
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
At least 123 civilians were killed and 567 injured in Ukraine due to Russian attacks in February 2025
Russian troops are consolidating their positions in the Kursk region and preparing to attack Sudzha in the coming days - Institute of Study of War
March 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Russian troops are consolidating their positions in the Kursk region and preparing to attack Sudzha in the coming days - Institute of Study of War
1/3 It’s striking how diplomacy’s potential has faded from memory—even among diplomats themselves. The internet brims with venom: insults, caricatures, and echo chambers of rage, despair, and futility. Journalists abandon rigor and neutrality, experts surf emotional tempests, and politicians
March 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
1/3 It’s striking how diplomacy’s potential has faded from memory—even among diplomats themselves. The internet brims with venom: insults, caricatures, and echo chambers of rage, despair, and futility. Journalists abandon rigor and neutrality, experts surf emotional tempests, and politicians
Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital - Reuters
✔️At least 91 drones downed around Moscow
✔️One killed, at least three injured
✔️Flights suspended at Moscow's airports
✔️Biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
✔️At least 337 drones downed over Russia
✔️At least 91 drones downed around Moscow
✔️One killed, at least three injured
✔️Flights suspended at Moscow's airports
✔️Biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
✔️At least 337 drones downed over Russia
March 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital - Reuters
✔️At least 91 drones downed around Moscow
✔️One killed, at least three injured
✔️Flights suspended at Moscow's airports
✔️Biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
✔️At least 337 drones downed over Russia
✔️At least 91 drones downed around Moscow
✔️One killed, at least three injured
✔️Flights suspended at Moscow's airports
✔️Biggest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
✔️At least 337 drones downed over Russia
Men desperate to leave have learned the price of freedom in the form of bribes and loopholes, including falsified medical records and even hastily arranged dependents. Others take more dangerous routes, slipping across the border with the help of smugglers. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-nation-in-...
March 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Men desperate to leave have learned the price of freedom in the form of bribes and loopholes, including falsified medical records and even hastily arranged dependents. Others take more dangerous routes, slipping across the border with the help of smugglers. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-nation-in-...