‼️👀 Russians withdrew 513 billion rubles in cash from their accounts in two weeks—banks are losing more than 1 billion rubles an hour. From July 1 to 16, demand for cash doubled compared to June, when 479 billion rubles were withdrawn in the entire month.

Yesterday's maximum temperatures in Sicily. Fortunately, I am in the top right corner.

🇺🇦 Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi again called for a demonstration on Franko Square in Kyiv at 20:00 demanding the resignation of Syrskyi and the appointment of Fedorov as Minister of Defense. 🏅Meanwhile, soldiers began to refuse awards signed by Syrsky.

Let’s cross fingers that competence will prevail on loyalty. Thanks to relentless Ukranian people.

Phillips OBrien@phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hi All, free weekend update out. The big story is the Fedorov dismissal. That made this the worst week for Ukraine in years. However, stories are circulating that he might be back and Syrskyi could be on his way out. Can the worst week transform into the best week? open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

More from Kyiv after attack 💔🇺🇦 The Lukyanivka underpass in Kyiv appears to have taken a direct hit: the nearby metro station is out of service

Last night, Russia attacked a European capital with over 40 ballistic missiles. That leads nowhere in European news headlines this morning. Russian terror, murder and destruction are simply taken in stride as a normal story.

Day 598 of #GeorgiaProtests Pouring rain, huge 🇬🇪🇺🇦 flags, and a long "Slava Ukraini" chant ✊🏻 📷 MOSE

WOW 🤩🇺🇦✊

Protests have begun in Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa over the dismissal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and with calls for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. In Kharkiv, demonstrators gathered in the metro due to ongoing Russian attacks.

I will never be tired to say how much Ukrainians are awesome and smart, especially young people, fighting for their future and freedom. This is the essence of democracy. Тримайтеся, не здавайтеся!

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 3w ago

Kyiv, scale of today’s protest. #Ukraine

On the second day of protests against the dismissal of minister Fedorov, more people are gathering than yesterday, demanding ousting Syrskyi and Fedorov's return. This badly resembles last July. Why is Zelenskyi learning nothing from recent history?

🇺🇦✊ In Kyiv, people are taking to the rally for the second day, and there are even more people today.

Today, people in Kharkiv protested underground in metro stations because our city is under russian attack.

Nonostante la guerra, e anni di bombe dei russi, a Kyiv la gente ha il coraggio di scendere in piazza (per protestare contro le rimozioni operate da Zelensky, in particolare quella di Fedorov). E si può liberamente farlo. Un po' come a Mosca [*l'ultima frase è sarcastica]

⚡️ Veteran and lead figure in pro-Fedorov protests accuses 'people close to Syrskyi' of intimidation.

Veteran and lead figure in pro-Fedorov protests accuses 'people close to Syrskyi' of intimidation

A former combat medic and one of the lead figures in this week's protests against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister believes people "close to (Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr) Syrskyi...

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A former adviser to dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of covering up friendly-fire incidents and the deliberate weakening of some Ukrainian brigades in the face of Russian assaults.

Former Fedorov advisor accuses Syrskyi of deliberately weakening Ukrainian army in explosive livestream

A former adviser to dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of covering up friendly-fire incidents and the deliberate weakening of some Ukrainian b...

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⚡️ Update: Cabinet appoints acting foreign, defense ministers after day of uncertainty over the two ministries' leadership. Two of Ukraine's most important wartime ministries had been thrown into legal limbo following President Volodymyr Zelensky's government reshuffle.

Zelensky’s government reshuffle is even more chaotic than you think

Two of Ukraine's most important wartime ministries have been thrown into legal limbo following President Volodymyr Zelensky's government reshuffle, leaving the country without confirmed political lead...

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kyivindependent.com/editorial-by... Must read article from brave @kyivindependent.com to understand how devastating is this decision

Editorial: By sacking Fedorov, Zelensky risks turning tide of war back in Russia's favor

President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to oust popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after just six months on the job could prove to be his most harmful decision of the war in recent years.

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HODGES: I'm having a hard time believing that Trump changed his mind about Russia and Ukraine. When he says Putin really wants peace, I doubt it, unless it's on Putin's terms. If Russia really wants peace, all Putin has to do is say, "Everybody, back on our side of the border."

I’d like to point out that protests are also happening in Kharkiv, and the protesters are still out there even now, late into the evening. In a city that is constantly bombed, where explosions often strike before the air raid alerts can even sound, and that in fact was just attacked half an

President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Fedorov from his role was met with outrage across Ukrainian society, but nowhere was it felt more keenly than among those in Ukraine's military.

'We were finally seeing changes' — Ukrainian soldiers, veterans condemn Zelensky’s dismissal of Fedorov

"It's demoralizing," former soldier Bohdan said as he stood amid thousands of others in Kyiv on July 16 protesting outside the President's Office against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fed...

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🇺🇦✊Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv - double two rallies against Fedorov's dismissal from the post of Minister of Defense

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⚡️ Fedorov urges unity as protests follow his resignation as defense minister. “We will continue working toward our mission."

Day 596 of daily, uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia.

For the first time since 2013,there are no Russian warships left in the Mediterranean Sea,according to OSINT analyst Russian Forces Spotter The analyst said that one of the main reasons is the closure of the Turkish Straits to military vessels,complicating rotations from the Black Sea Fleet⤵️

I strongly disagree with the decision to replace Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, and I don't think most Ukrainians will be happy about this. This is an extremely bizarre and untimely move that must be reversed immediately.

A lot has changed in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Let's sum it up: 1. Europe has replaced the US in finances & arms deliveries. Ukraine's financial situation is better than Russia's. Ukraine has better arms than Russia. 2. Ukraine has got rid of harmful US military advice & restrictions. /1

To win a war means changing the politics of the enemy such that they must surrender. That is what Iran just did to the United States. snyder.substack.com/p/capitulati...

Capitulation Day

The dimensions of defeat, and the chance for recovery

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Oil exports have remained the Kremlin’s most important source of wartime revenue. As Brussels moves to target the ships keeping Moscow afloat, the trail may lead back to Europe. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/russ...