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“Such a splendid ballroom, Daddy! Let us dance!” as he pressed the figurines into each other at the waist and whirled them around the checkered marble floor.

This was President Zelenskyy's moment of remembrance at his Day of Defenders speech this week. Russia will be defeated.

Recently I addressed a conference about how we can learn from Australia’s experience of the Pacific War. I focused on two key topics: national mobilisation & political leadership, and how this can inform current political decision-making about national security. mickryan.substack.com/p/the-pacifi...

Dictators counting victories, not GDP The funniest part about today’s “victory parade” is the math. The countries pretending they “defeated Japan” — China ($13.3k GDP per capita), Russia ($14.9k), and North Korea ($1.9k) — don’t even add up to the Japan they claim to have beaten. 👇

Great gratitude and respect to the women who are defending Ukraine today. You are incredible, women with the hearts of lions! 💙💛

F-16 Ukrainian Air Force in the skies of Ukraine 🫡 Support us here: vist.ly/45ekm

Dictators celebrate victories they never won Today in Beijing, Xi Jinping staged a grand parade “marking victory over Japan.” The irony is staggering: modern China wasn’t the one fighting that war. Russia marched along, though the Soviet Union only entered the Pacific theater in its final weeks.👇

Last night Russia launched one of the biggest strikes of this war — Shahed drones, Kalibrs, Iskanders, and missiles from Tu-95 bombers targeted our cities. ▪️ Dnipro — 15–20 missiles, fires raging in Pavlohrad.👇

🛢 Another refinery hit: oil processing at Russia’s Kuibyshev refinery, owned by Rosneft, has been halted since August 28 following Ukrainian drone strikes, Reuters reports

Today Vladyslav is recovering. He dreams of hugging his 4-year-old daughter again — and returning to the front to defend Ukraine. Share his story so the world knows the price Ukrainians pay for freedom and the unbreakable will of our defenders.

Vladyslav from Pokrovsk went through real hell. Russian occupiers inflicted a deadly wound to his neck and threw him into a pit, certain he would not survive. But they underestimated his spirit. Vladyslav managed to free his hands and crawled for five days to reach his comrades,👇

Their sacrifice is eternal. Their courage lives on in us. 💙💛

Volodymyr and Olena Zelensky, together with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to the memory of Ukraine’s defenders who gave their lives for freedom. "We preserve the memory of each and every one. We honor their heroism and everything they did so that Ukraine could live."👇

One of the largest gas processing facilities in Europe — the Gazprom Ust-Luga complex near the Baltic Sea — has suffered serious technical damage.👇

Celebrating Ukraine's 34 years of independence, a testament to their resilience and determination amidst wars and challenges. Today, the significance of their struggle extends beyond their borders, reflected in their POWs' return and the lined-up armor on Khreshchatyk.

NEW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov used an English-language interview with a US outlet to reiterate the Kremlin's explicit rejection of US-proposed initiatives for peace in Ukraine. 🧵 (1/5) Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 24, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar082425

Independence Day brought frontline gains, deep strikes on Ust-Luga and Syzran, 146 people home from captivity, and a $1B Canadian package with new training and Patriots in the pipeline. Read every key update. https://www.patreon.com/posts/top-news-today-137266408

For the third day in a row, the Russian oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk keeps smoldering after mysterious “incidents.” Instead of fuel, Russians got themselves a massive “barbecue festival.” Rumor has it that at gas stations you now need to book a spot in line through a Telegram bot.

⚡️'Ukraine will never be forced into compromise. We need a just peace' — Zelensky's Independence Day address This is the transcript of President Volodymyr Zelensky's address released by the President's Office on Aug. 24, Ukraine's 34th Independence Day.

Today, Ukrainians worldwide stand tall with immense pride, celebrating 34 years of Ukraine’s independence.

🤩 Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery: Day 4

🇪🇺🇺🇦 In honour of Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Council's Europa building lights up in blue and yellow to show solidarity with #Ukraine. The EU stands united with Ukraine and its people and firmly condemns Russia’s war of aggression. #StandWithUkraine #UkraineIndependenceDay

Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: "We stand with Ukraine today, and always. Slava Ukraini."

Happy Independence day of Ukraine. Together we are stronger. 🇺🇦

🇺🇦 Ukrainian colors in front of russian embassy in Warsaw Blue and yellow now shine right on the pavement at the gates of the russian embassy in Warsaw. A simple act, yet so powerful — a reminder of whose courage the world admires and whose freedom cannot be broken.👇

Ukraine advances on the battlefield, cripples Russia’s oil sector, and secures €4B in EU aid. Meanwhile, Trump’s failed peace plan exposes deep rifts in Washington and Europe. https://buymeacoffee.com/meaninuak/top-news-today-22-august-2025

Did you know that Greeks take part in shaping Ukrainian history? From Olbia and Chersonesus to the vibrant culture of the Mariupolitan Greeks today, this is a journey through centuries of heritage, language, festivals, and identity. 👉 Read here: vist.ly/44afb

Putin`s master plan: Ukraine and the world can`t sanction what you dot`n use. Introducing the S-500 horse.🤭🤗

Cheerful Ukrainian soldiers 😀 Friends, make sure to watch the video until the end 😎

💙💛 We continue to work only because you read and support us. If you appreciate what we do, please become our sponsor or donate here👇 ☑️ patreon.com/MeanwhileinUkraine or ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/meaninuak Thank you!

We must remember the cost of freedom. We thank all the Heroes 💙💛

Smile! 📷: 21st Mechanized Brigade

🇺🇦Leader. Dressed for a funeral with the hopes of his entire people on his shoulders. Nobody else carries the same weight in the world as him and Ukrainians right now. How exhausting, frustrating and lonely it must be. This is Volodymyr Zelenskyy, remember the name.

“I remember that. You’re in the same suit. I changed mine.” - Zelenskyy We are going to need a medic to treat that burn.

Як все було насправді:

This is Olesya Vorotnyk, who was a former ballerina at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. Three years ago, her husband was killed in eastern part of Ukraine, and now she is defending our country.

Russia never planned to take all of Ukraine? Really? Just remember January 2022 — when Russian media bragged about a “three-day operation” to erase Ukraine from the map. They failed. And today, Ukraine is still standing. 💙💛

#ProudBlue Way to go, Washington. Way to go, Governor Ferguson. Washington will NOT be bullied. I can’t wait to see them hand Pam Bondi her ass. Video is in two parts due to length. Link to video: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BrN4PA/

The best 💙💛

This is Ukraine. A nation that does not seek to take what is not ours. Not even from Russia — the very country that invaded us. And to those who dare to pressure Ukraine into surrendering its land: start with yourselves.👇

Kremenchuk under massive attack — skies filled with smoke. The city was hit with everything at once: Shaheds, ballistic and cruise missiles. Regional authorities report damage to administrative buildings of energy enterprises, and gas storage facilities in Poltava region were also struck.

America's drug dealers, child sex traffickers and serial killers have a special message for Donald Trump:

who openly mocks him in front of the whole world. And then? Right back to the same old routine: tantrums on social media and blaming Ukraine and Zelensky for everything. Easier than being a responsible leader of a great nation. Some things truly never change.

Who ever said Trump is “unpredictable”? He’s actually the most predictable person on earth right now. Instead of acting like a true leader and putting real pressure on the aggressor to stop the war — he keeps bragging, throwing around empty words, and rolling out the red carpet for Putin, 👇

Protecting the sky over 🇺🇦 📷: 104th TDF Brigade

Ukraine strikes hard while Putin demands more and Trump hedges. Washington’s summit may set the course of the war. https://buymeacoffee.com/meaninuak/top-news-today-17-august-2025

It’s Sunday Fella time. Read about tRump seeking out to Putin, what would it take for russia to capture annexed regions of Ukraine & Zelenskyy travels to Washington with friends. #SundayFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO

Russian Troops Experienced True Ukrainian Hell... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUBVa_v2D1U

Ukraine pushes forward on the battlefield as Putin demands sweeping concessions and Trump signals a risky compromise. Washington talks could decide the war’s endgame. https://www.patreon.com/posts/top-news-today-136717800