TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org

https://t.me/liveukraine_media/17736

Good morning from around the clock news.

https://t.me/aroundtheclocknews/4579

Russia denied it had plans to invade Ukraine until it actually did.

https://t.me/aroundtheclocknews/4589

Trying to get all these donation requests etc out of the way.

Guys, I'm Roman with you.
I want to share my opinion about supporting the Ukrainian army.
In fact, there are very few TG channels in support of Ukraine in English, but there are an insane number of pro-Russian ones!
I'll tell you a little about the channels and owners.

Channel name/format/Nationality
1) Denis Davydov (media, Ukrainian)
2) Combat Footedzh (media,Volunteer,Ukrainian)
3)War in Ukraine (media, Russian)
4) Live Ukraine (media, Ukrainian)
5)Warriors Ukrainian (Media/Volunteer/Ukrainian)

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This list contains the 5 largest telegrams of the channel in support of Ukraine, and please note only Warriors Ukrainian The only channel that officially deals with volunteer assistance to individual units!
And now a little about myself and the channel.

I am the only one of the above listed channel owners who served in the Army, I took part in the Anti-Terrorist Operation in Donetsk in 2020-2021, and I was also on the front line for a year and a half.

I have a lot of friends at the moment on the front line and I know from the inside how hard it is for the guys in Avdeevka this winter,
In literally 2 years of war, I lost more than 15 friends in this war, and I want to assure you these were the best of the best guys!!!

Most of all, I want the war to end as quickly as possible, I want every soldier to return home to his family, I don’t want to see the tears of children who will no longer see their fathers...
And that’s the only reason I help the military, and not pocket money (as some accuse me of doing)

Yes, Ukraine is truly corrupt and strange, but there are also honest people!

Every donation you make is the life of a soldier/father/friend and just a good person!

Please, if anyone really has the opportunity to support the guys in such a difficult time, they really need Drones for: Reconnaissance / coordinates for artillery / and dropping grenades on the Russians!

If you have the opportunity to contact me, This account is anonymous and you will only contact me!
@WarriorsUkrainianWar

Russia is reportedly establishing a new "Africa Corps" to replace the "Wagner" Private Military Company (PMC) with the aim of rekindling Cold War-era influence on the continent, as per Bloomberg. A source close to the Russian Ministry of Defense indicates plans to deploy five brigades totaling 20,000 personnel in Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali, the Central African Republic, and Niger by mid-year. However, uncertainties persist, given the ongoing need to reinforce troops in Ukraine.

A senior adviser to the President of the Central African Republic, shared that the number of Russian troops in the country has doubled since the death of Prigozhin, reaching around two thousand soldiers. Plans for a military base are also mentioned to accommodate the increasing presence.

Journalists highlight the strengthening military cooperation between Russia and Sahel countries. If successful, this move could significantly alter the geopolitical and diplomatic balance of power, especially with the withdrawal of French troops, according to Jay Pham, a former US special envoy to the Sahel.

Molly Fee, the US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, raises concerns about the potential threat posed by Russian troops in Niger, where the US has a substantial base.

Guys, I wanted to say that when you make donations for drones, etc., you are not just buying gadgets, but saving the lives of our soldiers!

And the souvenirs that we offer you are the gratitude of the guys, this is the least they can thank you, I want to remind you: Avdeevka is stormed 24/7, there is not a single whole house there... just ruins, the guys are very cold and there are some problems with food delivery, but the main thing for them now these are eyes (Drones) 24/7
Thanks to drones, they can adjust artillery, drop grenades on the occupiers and conduct reconnaissance!

All those guys who can really donate, but have doubts, write to me in DM @WarriorsUkrainianWar
and I will provide all the evidence!

Please, whoever has the opportunity,let's make a real gift for 110 OMBR, the cost of the drone is 1750 €, any donation will save dozens of lives!!!

Whoever is willing and wants to make an anonymous donation, write to DM Roman:
@WarriorsUkrainianWar

Many people have asked for donation details; all possible donation options are here!
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Orban maintains the intrigue: the EU is not sure about the allocation of 50 billion euros for Ukraine at the February 1 summit

On the eve of the extraordinary meeting of the European Council, which will be held on February 1, there is still no certainty in Brussels that Hungary will not block the allocation of a new package of financial assistance for Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion euros.

Currently, the EU hopes for a unanimous decision, but they are preparing for plan "B", reports Interfax-Ukraine with reference to an unnamed high-ranking EU official.

The interlocutor of the agency noted that a "good meeting" of the ambassadors - permanent representatives of the EU member states took place on Wednesday morning, but it did not add clarity to what the position of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be during tomorrow's vote.

The diplomat emphasized that work is currently underway to ensure that the decision is approved by all 27 leaders, but it is still difficult to say how quickly the discussion itself will proceed, during which "you can expect anything."

"It hurts me because I can't help every military woman." Women's form designer - hromadske

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ana Suvorkina has directed all her knowledge and skills to help our defenders as much as possible, and joined the NGO "Women's Veteran Movement".

In a short period of time, it became clear that the Ministry does not have an approved uniform for the female part of the army. Therefore, volunteers took up this matter and organized the first sewing of such a uniform according to the patterns designed by Anna.

"We cover a very small part of what is asked of us, and not because we don't want to, but simply because we can't", says Anna Suvorkina, the designer of women's military uniforms.

"There are about 50,000 women in the Ukrainian army, and the Ministry of Defense has not yet approved winter uniforms for them."

On the creation of patterns for women's uniforms against bureaucratic offices, setting up production, the process of sewing a women's winter jacket and the problems they have to face.

Zelensky:

Russian terrorist attacks continue every day and night. Missiles and drones. We shoot down a significant part of them. However, there are still many hits. But it is already January 31. The situation in the energy sector differs fundamentally from last winter. The system has been preserved. We provide Ukrainians with energy. We secure and constantly enhance the protection of energy facilities.

We are reinforcing our sky shield. There is still a long way to go this winter, and there will be Russian terrorist attacks, and the Russians will try to break our defense. We are aware of the threat. And we thank everyone who defends the state. Those who are on combat duty every day and night. The Ukrainian Air Force, all our anti-aircraft gunners, mobile firing groups, every air defense unit, and every warrior in the Defense Forces.

I thank everyone who fights and works for the state. Everyone who helps. And who aligns their interests with everyone else in Ukraine. Successful defense of the state is always a common cause. And Ukrainians know how to overcome difficulties. We will overcome everything! We have already overcome a lot. By realizing our common interests. State interests.

I thank everyone who is in Ukraine and with Ukraine! Everyone who believes, fights and achieves results for our people!
Glory to Ukraine!

❗️The UN International Court of Justice has ruled that Russia violated some parts of the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism by failing to investigate financial support for separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014. However, the court did not order compensation, as requested by Ukraine - Svoboda.

The court also refused to make a specific ruling on Russia's responsibility for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 from territories not controlled by Ukraine on July 17, 2014, as requested by Kyiv.

War criminals and terrorists must be recognized for their crimes and made to pay for them. Otherwise, no safe future for the world will be possible.

https://t.me/United24media/18064

The head of the President's Office has provided clarification that among the returning soldiers are individuals from various military branches, including the Armed Forces, the National Guard, border guards, and police.

The group includes defenders of Mariupol and Azovstal, as well as those who defended Zmiinyy (Snake) Island and soldiers involved in the defense of various directions, including Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson, and Sumy.

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets highlighted that the 50th exchange of prisoners occurred today, and up to this point, Ukraine has successfully repatriated 3,035 prisoners of war. These updates indicate ongoing efforts to secure the release of individuals captured during the conflict.

POW Makes his first call home.

https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/20144

President Biden headed to Florida

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/joe-biden-finds-fertile-ground/54320/

ALL soldiers deserve gratitude and respect. Most especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice like these three.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/black-people-deserve-respect/54315/

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/donald-trump-has-unhinged-meltdown-about-taylor-swift-behind-the-scenes/54319/

Robert Reich

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/elons-gonzo-pay?r=70k1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

I have a medical appt in Springfield today. Leaving soon.