Signe Groza @SigneGroza

In June alone, nearly 28,000 Russian soldiers were eliminated – and we have video confirmation for every single one of them. The overwhelming majority were struck by drones. Frankly, we take no pride in this. We are saying it to show what modern war looks like – a war we did not start, but one we are forced to fight – in order to defend our country. From a speech at the NATO Defense Industry Forum. (1/5)

Once again Russia came to kill us. 25 killed in Kyiv. Dozens of ballistic missiles fired at the city. Tomorrow is a day of mourning 💔

June 4 is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. It honours kids affected by war and violence. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, at least 707 Ukrainian children have been killed. Behind every number is a child whose future has been stolen. Russia must be held accountable for these crimes. @United24media

🇱🇻 First phone call with Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs. Hybrid threats faced by the Baltic states are urgent. So we got to work immediately. We discussed Latvia’s €3.5 bn SAFE plan and its contribution to our European flagship defence projects. Let’s sign it soon!

I believe that Europe should develop a Protocol for hybrid threats and scenarios. It would enable rapid mobilisation of all available EU instruments. Because after all, deterrence is the best strategy to preserve peace. link.europa.eu/wYfJHC

I want to praise the resilience of the Baltic people. You have responded with calm and responsibility. And with a clear message to Russia: You will fail. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Plkst 18:02, 🇱🇹Lietuvas armija: — Nav jākrāmē čemodāni. Tā ir ikdiena valstīm, kas dzīvo kara tuvumā. Tikai Lietuvai, atšķirībā no Igaunijas, Latvijas, Polijas vai Rumānijas, šādi brīdinājumi joprojām ir kas jauns. Fiziskā drošības situācija pie mūsu valsts robežām nav mainījusies - Krievijas sauszemes spēku kapacitāte joprojām ir piesaistīta Ukrainā, taču kaimiņvalstu iebiedēšanas un šķelšanas taktika nekur nav pazudusi. Koordinēta valsts iestāžu reakcija uz incidentiem nav vājas valsts pazīme, un tai nekādā veidā nevajadzētu mainīt mūsu - valsts iedzīvotāju - rīcību un lēmumus. Simtiem gadu mums ir bijis šis pretinieks, kas no malas šķiet ļoti spēcīgs, taču šodien mēs joprojām staigājam ar Lietuvas pasēm un paši pieņemam savus lēmumus. Tas nozīmē, ka kaut ko darām pareizi, un neviens mūs no šī ceļa nenovirzīs.

Pēc 🇷🇺 draudu saņemšanas Latvijai ANO un mūsu gaisa telpas pārkāpšanas, aizvakar iniciēju un nupat pieņemts Eiropas Parlamenta Prezidentu konferences (galvenās EP lēmējinstitūcijas) paziņojums! Paldies tostarp arī Baltijas kolēģiem! Rīcība nevar aprobežoties tikai ar nosodījumu.

🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹 Russia accuses Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania of preparing hostile actions. Pure fantasy. This from a country that has invaded its neighbour, bombs civilians daily, deports children, and runs a huge disinformation machine. The same country that is responsible for recent incidents with drones in the Baltic, and then cries provocation. The absurdity would be laughable but this is jeopardizing security. Latvia has categorically denied these allegations as disinformation. Because that is exactly what they are. Belgium stands in full solidarity with Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. A threat against one Member State is a threat against our entire Union and against NATO. @BelgiumMFA

Russia’s intimidation and provocations against Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania are unacceptable and heighten tensions in the region. We stand firmly with the Baltic States. No Member State should be threatened by Russia. The security of the Baltics is the security of Europe. The EU must remain united, vigilant and resolute against Russian attempts to destabilise its neighbourhood and undermine European security. Statement by @Europarl_EN Conference of Presidents: link.europa.eu/ynhfBk

Russia’s public threats against our Baltic States are completely unacceptable. Let there be no doubt. A threat against one Member State is a threat against our entire Union. Russia and Belarus bear direct responsibility for drones endangering the lives and security of people on our Eastern flank. Europe will respond with unity and strength. We will continue reinforcing the security of our Eastern flank with strong collective defence and preparedness at every level.

“Russia’s mass kidnapping and deportation of Ukrainian children is a crime under the Genocide Convention.” Latvia supports all practical efforts to #BringThemHome 🇺🇦. Thank you, Canada and Ukraine for leading the Coalition for the Return of Ukraine’s Children. @andrii_sybiha

Russians "celebrating" their victory day. Just how fucked up is this?

The Soviet Union was an occupier, not a liberator. This history must be stated clearly.

Horrific footage from the site of the Russian strike on a kindergarten in Sumy. 📹: Suspilne

Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en

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❗️Russian drones struck a kindergarten in Sumy.

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One of the most cynical Russian war crimes is the systematic, calculated transfer of Ukrainian children, scattering them across Russia, concealing their fate, “reprogramming” their culture, and continuously, shamelessly subjecting them to militarization. It is vitally important to bring our children back home from there. Before the Russians break them. And every initiative, every activity, every effort that helps achieve this also helps Ukraine. I said this while addressing participants of the Civil Society and Expert Day. Thanks to our Bring Kids Back UA initiative, we have secured 2,126 returns, and we will continue this work. We have engaged strong international mediators to help bring the children home. I am grateful to every country that has joined our Coalition for the Return of Children. I want to thank every leader of the countries contributing to the effort, and every First Lady of countries that care and are concerned about the fate of abducted children. I thank our Bring Kids Back team. I am grateful to all diplomats, international organizations, and journalists who maintain focus on the rescue of children.

1/2 What is it like to live in Ukraine? I will try to be gentle with my words. It all depends on the city you live in and the people who surround you. People share their experiences of the war with you, telling stories about their loved ones at the front. It also matters deeply how many of your own relatives are involved in defending the country. These are significant factors that, one way or another, affect your quality of life on a psychological, moral, and emotional level. It impacts you every day: your thoughts, your views on the past, your present, and the way you want-or at least try-to see the future. Though, more often than not, you don't really want to think about the future at all. The closer the explosions are to you (which is especially true for the eastern part of my country), the harder it gets. Spring is a time when the brain begins to find a distraction. The scent of blossoms, the warm sun that heals and fills you with strength… Yes, this is that period when many can emerge from their winter depression, or at least have a chance to change something in their attitude toward life.

Meanwhile magnolias are in full bloom in Kharkiv. Some things can’t be stopped.

Iesaldēto Krievijas aktīvu peļņas novirzīšana Ukrainai ir pareizā pieeja– agresoram ir jāmaksā par savu karu. Eiropas Komisija piešķir 1.4 mld € Ukrainas atbalstam, tostarp valsts funkciju nodrošināšanai un aizsardzības stiprināšanai. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Hey Europe, Thank you for putting relentlessly up with us! For never ever giving up on us! We are truly grateful as ever! Hungary forever 🇭🇺 🇪🇺 ❤️