This was written by Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Telegram. The answer from Podolyak, Zelensky’s advisor
Podolyak: “There are no Russian territories, Ukraine exists”
“There are no “new territories of Russia,” there are no “annexed territories,” and there is no possibility that Russia can maintain control over them. There is only the territory of Ukraine, including Crimea, where heavy battles are taking place to destroy the Russian occupying group and the ambitions of the Russian authoritarian state.” Advisor to the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak wrote this on Telegram, responding to the Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, who spoke about the annexation of new regions on the day of the first anniversary of the annexation of the occupied territories.
Borrell in Odessa: “Here to reaffirm EU support”
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell announces that a European spokesman is visiting Odessa, where he visited the historic center this morning. “I am here to reaffirm the EU’s military, economic, political and diplomatic support for a peace that is just and respects the integrity and independence of Ukraine,” Borrell stressed.
Medvedev: New Ukrainian regions will return to Russia
“Today is the day of the reunification of the new regions with Russia. The special military operation will continue until the complete destruction of the Kiev Nazi regime and the liberation of the Russian homelands from the enemy. Victory will be for us. And there will be more new regions within Russia.” This was written by Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Telegram on the day that Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated citizens on the “reunification of four regions with the Russian Federation”: Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson.
Kiev: Russian drone destroyed while flying over Kherson region
A Russian drone was destroyed while flying over the Kherson region. The Ukrainian Eastern Air Command announced this on Facebook. “An enemy drone was destroyed by a fighter jet in the Kherson region. It was probably a Merlin,” the Ukrainian army report said.
Putin: The war in Ukraine defends Russian sovereignty
Russia is waging its war in Ukraine to defend Moscow’s “sovereignty” and “spiritual values.” This was said by Vladimir Putin in a video posted on the Kremlin website a year after the signing of the document on the annexation of four regions of Ukraine. “We defend Russia itself, we fight together for the Motherland, our sovereignty, our spiritual values and for unity, victory,” Putin said.
Stoltenberg: More weapons in Kiev are the path to peace
“Ukraine needs more weapons because the stronger it is on the battlefield, the stronger its position at the negotiating table.” Although it may seem paradoxical, weapons are the path to peace for Ukraine,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg the first International Defense Industries Forum in Kiev, as Ukrinform reported. «Courage alone does not stop drones. Heroism alone cannot intercept missiles. Ukraine needs capacity. Good quality. And fast. Without industry there is no defense,” said Stoltenberg. And he praised the ingenuity of Ukraine’s defense industry, noting that Ukraine has innovated “at the speed of light” in producing military equipment, from drones to demining equipment.
Zelenskyy at the Defense Forum: “From here an arsenal for the free world”
On the occasion of today’s first International Defense Industrial Forum in Kiev, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a message on Telegram: “At this moment, the most powerful military-industrial complexes, their priorities and the global standard of defense.” All this is happening in Ukraine. Manufacturers from around the world can join the founding declaration, expressing their willingness to work with Ukraine to build the arsenal of the free world.”
Record rain in New York, sea lion escapes from Central Park Zoo
A sea lion has taken advantage of flooding caused by record rainfall in New York and escaped from the tank where it was imprisoned at the Central Park Zoo. “A woman was able to swim out of her tank due to flooding in the area,” said Jim Breheny, executive vice president of Zoos and Aquariums at the Wildlife Conservation Society. The seal was then able to swim around the zoo for a while, which was closed to the public due to bad weather. But then she returned alone to her pool, which she shares with two other sea lions.
New York Mayor: “Stay Home, Dangerous Weather Conditions”
“This should not be taken lightly, and neither are we: it is a dangerous weather situation and it is not over yet.” If you are at home, stay there, caution is advised now. This is the plea that Mayor Eric Adams made to New Yorkers after the city was hit by record rain, accumulating an average of 15 centimeters of water and paralyzing the metropolis.
Along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Adams declared a state of emergency as more than 150 New York City schools were flooded and firefighters were involved in dozens of rescues of people at risk from the flooding, particularly in basements or cars blocked by the waterfall . Nearly 8 inches of rain fell at JFK Airport, the highest amount since measurements began in 1948.
Putin celebrates “reunification of 4 regions with Russia”
Tass reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated citizens on the Day of reunification of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions with Russia: “Dear Russian citizens, I congratulate you on the Day of reunification of the Donetsk and Luhansk Republics. the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions with Russia. A year ago, on September 30, a decisive, truly historic and fateful event took place – the admission of four new subjects of the Federation to Russia. “Millions of residents of the regions have made their decision: to stay in their homes,” he said.
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