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Auchan stated that they do not provide goods to the occupiers, claiming that it is for humanitarian aid. They also made it clear that their stores in Russia only provide assistance to civilians and that they are not involved in any collections for the Russian army. The company also mentioned that, as any seller, they cannot know how the purchased products will be used.

The Donetsk region is being attacked with shoulder-launched missiles and anti-tank guided missiles.

The Donetsk region is being attacked with multiple rocket launchers and aircraft.

❗️Residents of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region are under fire from the Russians. Take shelter immediately.

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India accuses BBC of tax irregularities.

BBC should put that documentary about Mohdi on the front page of every one of their channels in and out of India until the Indian government realises no one is going to help them from their own people.

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Transgender rights are human rights.
Transgender rights are human rights.
Transgender rights are human rights.
Transgender rights are human rights.

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@just_alex @TonyStark We have worked really hard here and get discounted so much. Thank you for being a positive force.

Slava Ukraini Slava Heroiam
Five fighters from the Azov Kharkiv and two fighters from Dozor engaged in a night battle near Bakhmut with Wagnerites. The battle lasted for three hours, resulting in the death of 35 mercenaries, after which the enemy retreated to their original position.

Seven men held off an unknown number of human animals and killed 35.
Slava Ukraini. Slava Heroiam

🔹As of 18:00 on February 17, 2023, the Russian invasion has seen six missile attacks on the civilian infrastructure of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, ten air strikes, and more than ten firings from multiple launch rocket systems. In the village of Kalanchak, Kherson region, the occupiers have converted the Central District Hospital into a military hospital and brought in 36 killed and 18 wounded servicemen of the Russian Federation armed forces. Ukrainian Defense Forces aviation has carried out five strikes on the areas of concentration of occupants personnel and military equipment, as well as one strike on the position of an anti-aircraft missile system over the past day. We must have faith in the Armed Forces and together we will win! Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

President Zelensky urged not to be alarmed by reports of large-scale Russian air strikes, and to view them as another psychological tactic of the enemy. He also noted that Ukraine is currently in the best position in terms of air defense and security since its independence.

A street in Konotop, Sumy region, has been renamed from Turgenev Street to Valeriy Zaluzhnyi Street. Additionally, Lermontov Street, Zhukovsky Street, and Ryaboshapka Street have been renamed to Semen Sapun Street, Andriy Melnyk Street, and Simon Petliura Street, respectively. This decision was made by the Konotop City Council.

❗️Warning: There is a potential for dangerous meteorological phenomena in the Kyiv region on 18 February. There will be moderate wet snow and ice cover on the roads at night, light rain during the day, southwest and west winds of 7-12 m/s with gusts of 17-22 m/s. Temperatures in the region will range from 2-3° C at night to 4-9° C during the day, and 0-6-8° C in Kyiv. These conditions may cause traffic disruptions on some roads and streets. Hazard level I is yellow.

'It is only a matter of time before Ukraine will no longer be facing a strategic shortage of ammunition,' said British Defense Minister.

The Netherlands government has made a significant decision to establish the International Register of Losses in The Hague. This is the first step in a process to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its actions and that those responsible are punished and made to pay for their crimes.

The leaders of the Baltic states at the Munich Security Conference agreed that no leader of the world should be above the law and should be held accountable for their actions. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Latvian President Egils Levits both supported the idea of creating a special tribunal to prosecute the leadership of the Russian Federation. They argued that individual states have the right to set up an international tribunal against an aggressor, and that international law allows for such flexibility without the need for a UN decision.

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The "reputation management" company that blatantly abused copyright laws (among other bad acts), as shown in today's blockbuster investigation, demonstrated how easy it is to game the system against free speech and a free press.

Yet many in Congress want to make things worse, starting with the elimination of Section 230.

Idaho lawmakers propose bill to criminalize administering COVID-19 mRNA vaccines - Alternet.org alternet.org/idaho-lawmakers/

More than 100 children illegally employed in hazardous jobs, federal investigation finds; food sanitation contractor pays $1.5M in penalties | U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/

Alexander Lukashenko stated at a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday that Belarus is ready to begin production of Su-25 attack aircraft, which have been successful in Ukraine. He also mentioned that Belarus would need some technological support from Russia in order to do so.
THIS MUST BE STOPPED NOW.

Starting February 19, there will be new trains running from Kyiv to Poland. The train from Kyiv to Warsaw will depart daily at 18:14 and return at 17:45. The train to Przemyśl will run on odd numbered days. For more information, please click the link provided.

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