The United States will transfer an unnamed number of “Stinger” air defense systems to Kyiv as part of a new $350 million arms shipment to Ukraine.
As a result of Putin’s war on Ukraine, we join with leaders of EU, France, Germany, Italy, UK and Canada to ensure key sanctioned Russian banks are disconnected from SWIFT, impose restrictions on Russian Central Bank, and further identify and freeze assets of sanctioned Russians.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) February 27, 2022
Ukrainians have begun to mass produce Molotov cocktails to use against Russian forces. Breweries have been halted to help increase production. Above videos show the testing and procurement in Dnipro, Ukraine.
Analysis done by the UK Defense Ministry reveals that the speed of the Russian invasion has been temporarily slowed as a result of acute logistical difficulties and a strong Ukrainian resistance.
Germany agrees to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger missiles to help Ukraine. Netherlands agrees to send 50 Panzerfaust-3 anti-tank weapons and 400 rockets to Ukraine.
The governors of Ohio and New Hampshire on Saturday moved to halt the purchase or sale of Russian-made vodka in response to Russia’s invasion and continued attack on Ukraine.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the state to no longer buy or sell vodka made by Russian Standard and said retailers have been asked to remove it from their shelves.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tweeted that he signed an executive order instructing state liquor stores to remove Russian-made and Russian-branded spirits.
Nassau County Executive Calls for the Expulsion of Russian Diplomats & Boycott of Russian Products.
Nassau County Executive Calls for the Expulsion of Russian Diplomats & Boycott of Russian Products https://t.co/G8ZKgDh1kT
— Long Island (@longisland) February 26, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday asked retailers and restaurants to voluntarily remove all Russian products.
I’ve asked the members of the Texas Restaurant Association, Texas Package Stores Association & all Texas retailers to voluntarily remove all Russian products from their shelves.
Texas stands with Ukraine.#StandWithUkraine
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 26, 2022
To the free people of the world!
We feel your support. We see your demonstrations with our flags. We hear your chants. This helps us fight the horrific Russian evil.
Ukraine holds its ground ✊
We. Will. Not. Fall.#StandWithUkraine
— Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine) February 26, 2022
Elon Musk has offered his support, Starlink on route!
Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 26, 2022
– Russia’s government portal is facing cyberattacks on an “unprecedented scale,” ministry says; multiple websites, including the Kremlin are down.
– Nearly 120,000 Ukrainians have fled the country so far, seeking refuge from fighting.
– Ukraine official says about 3,500 Russian soldiers killed or injured so far.
– Several European nations have banned Russia from their airspace.
– Over 3,000 detained for anti-war protests in Russia since Thursday.
– Zelensky asks UN to strip Russia of its security council vote.
– Germany to send 1,000 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine to destroy Russian tanks 500 shoulder-fired Stingers to shoot down Russian gunships.
– YouTube blocks RT, other Russian channels from generating revenue.
