TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org

⚠️OK, Pivden has reported 12 additional people wounded as a result of today's shelling of Kherson. The information is being verified.

The Kyiv region is launching a Primrose environmental campaign to protect rare and endangered plant species. State Ecological Inspectorate of the Capital District and the National Police will be conducting raids on places where primroses are sold. People are encouraged to not buy primroses in order to help preserve the species. Anyone found to be illegally purchasing or selling primroses from the Red Data Book of Ukraine will be fined between 510 and 1700 hryvnias and the plants will be confiscated. If anyone sees a violation of the law, such as destruction of the natural population of primroses, picking them for bouquets, or selling them, they are asked to immediately contact law enforcement by calling 102.

Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is an attempt to demonstrate the power of its nuclear capabilities and to put political pressure on the United States. It is clear that the accuracy, location, and technical characteristics of nuclear weapons have a greater impact on the potential outcome of a nuclear confrontation than the number of warheads. Russia does not have the resources to maintain its existing strategic aviation aircraft, which are part of the nuclear triad, and is instead donating parts from decommissioned units. It is unlikely that the number of such carriers or the number of nuclear warheads will increase due to the degradation of the Russian military-industrial complex. This statement is intended to raise the morale of the Russian population in support of the current government.

The Italian singer George Meloni arrived in Kyiv by train in order to meet with President Zelensky.

'The Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, arrived in Kyiv today, according to La Repubblica.'

💬 Schools in Cherkasy, Rivne, Brovary, and Nizhyn have transitioned to distance learning due to the potential threat of enemy provocations and air raids that may occur on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion on February 23-24, according to local authorities.

❗️An attack occurred at a public transport stop in Kherson, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Additionally, a shop and two high-rise buildings were also affected.

The Ukrainian military forces successfully defended 11 settlements from Russian attackers over the past day. The main focus of the enemy was on the Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk directions in the areas of Nevske, Bakhmut, Novobakhmutivka, Vodiane and Maryinka, according to the General Staff.

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The foundation of our unity is that Ukrainians support each other like brothers and sisters. This unity gives us hope for the future of our nation and people, and makes us unbreakable. This is also the basis of our connection with the world, with all those who value freedom and are willing to fight for it.

Mark Lindquist, a veteran of the US Air Force, got a tattoo in Ukrainian. He explained it by saying that he is an American citizen who chose to model his life after the people of Ukraine. He believes that in 2022-23, all people who value freedom will be like Ukrainians.

Donald Trump's laptop - Palmer Report

I can only think of one reason to go to the trouble of scanning secret government documents into a computer. To electronically transfer them to another person or entity.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/donald-trumps-laptop-2/49025/

God bless Jimmy Carter - Palmer Report https://www.palmerreport.com/community/god-bless-jimmy-carter/49028/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/us/politics/russia-ukraine-food-crisis.html

Explosions can be heard in the Mykolaiv region.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/republican-party-of-michigan-just-stepped-in-it-royally-for-2024/49026/

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/5th-person-confirmed-cured-hiv/story?id=97323361

The main news for today is that U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Kyiv. The U.S. has announced a new aid package worth $460 million, which includes ammunition for the Himars, 155-mm and 120-mm artillery shells, and more. Japan will offer Ukraine $5.5 billion in new financial assistance to rebuild infrastructure. An Israeli parliamentary delegation has also arrived in Kyiv. Serbia, instead of purchasing Russian fighter jets, plans to buy French Rafale. Borrell has called on EU countries to urgently transfer to Ukraine all the ammunition in the EUs warehouses. Around 30 countries, including France, have called on the IOC to suspend Russians and Belarusians from the 2024 Olympics. Putin f*ck, Russia is the bottom.