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You are here: Home / Foreign Affairs / War for Ukraine Day 1,156: A Brief Friday Night Update

War for Ukraine Day 1,156: A Brief Friday Night Update

by Adam L Silverman|  April 25, 20259:25 pm| 8 Comments

This post is in: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Military, Open Threads, Russia, Silverman on Security, War, War in Ukraine

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A painting by NEIVANMADE> In the center of the painting is a green swing set. It is over a targeting reticle with the red dot dirctly under the swing. Behind it on both the left and right are residential apartment buildings and trees. Above the swing set is an incoming Russian missile. It is red with a yellow "Z" symbol on it. To it's left if the caption "Russian "Ceasefire" in red. Below the reticle, in black, is Stop Child Killers!

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It’s been a long, but good week. And I know with the news today it was a long day for many, so I’m just going to run through the basics tonight.

At 8:15 PM EDT/3:15 PM local time in Ukraine, air raid warnings for drone swarms are up over all of eastern and parts of central Ukraine.

Kyiv mourns 12 killed in violent Russian attack. Largest flag lowered in their memory

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— Maria Avdeeva (@mariainkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM

President Zelenskyy visited the site of the Russian missile attack on Kyiv to pay his respects to those killed and wounded.

At the site of a Russian ballistic missile strike in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of those killed and received a report from the Minister of Internal Affairs.

The Head of State laid flowers at the wall of the residential building destroyed as a result of the massive Russian attack on the night of April 24. This attack claimed the lives of 12 people. Among the victims was a married couple and their 17-year-old son; their 14-year-old daughter is currently in the hospital.

“First and foremost, I would like to once again express condolences personally and, I am sure, on behalf of all our people. Sadly, for the tragic losses. For such a horrific strike by the Russian aggressor against our people, against our civilians,” the President said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the rescuers, police officers, and all those who assisted the victims and responded to the consequences of the strike.

The memory of Ukrainians killed by Russia was also honored by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Minister of State for European Affairs of Ireland Thomas Byrne, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Sigitas Mitkus, 65 ambassadors of foreign states and international organizations, representatives of the Office of the President, and Government officials.

The Head of State expressed gratitude to the diplomats for their support of Ukraine and their solidarity with Ukrainian citizens.

“Your presence here is a sign of great respect for the Ukrainian people, for this struggle for life,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported to the President that the emergency search-and-rescue operations at the site of the tragedy were only completed this morning, and emergency recovery efforts are currently underway. According to him, 87 people were injured, including 10 children and 25 elderly people. More than 30 of the injured remain in hospitals, some with serious wounds and amputations.

In total, 51 apartment buildings and several non-residential structures were affected by this massive Russian missile strike.

“We have received statements from every resident of this neighborhood. The military administration and local authorities have already begun the relocation of these people,” the Minister noted.

The commemoration was attended by Ambassadors of Australia, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Vietnam, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Indonesia, Ireland, China, Korea, Lithuania, Libya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Hungary, Finland, Croatia, Montenegro, Sweden, Japan, as well as Chargé d’Affaires of Austria, Algeria, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Spain, Italy, Canada, Germany, Palestine, South Africa, North Macedonia, Slovakia, the United States, Sudan, France, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Deputy Head of the Polish Mission, and heads of missions of GUAM, EUAM, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, the EU Humanitarian Aid Office, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, UNHCR, UNICEF, the EU, NATO, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme, and the International Organization for Migration.

In front of foreign ambassadors at the site of Russian missile attack, Zelensky outlines Ukraine’s position on peace plan: these are temporarily occupied territories — talks can begin only after full unconditional ceasefire.

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— Maria Avdeeva (@mariainkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM

President Zelenskyy agrees with Trump that Ukraine lacks the weapons for a military retake of Crimea, but other levers of influence exist. He stresses Ukraine is open to any talks in any format, but only after a genuine, unconditional ceasefire.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will never recognize occupied territories as Russian. Only Ukrainians define their land within constitutional, internationally recognized borders. Per the Constitution, all occupied territories remain Ukraine’s and will never be legally ceded.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Here is his address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump.

In the Coming Days, Very Significant Meetings May Take Place That Should Bring Us Closer to Silence for Ukraine – Address by the President

25 April 2025 – 21:06

Dear Ukrainians!

I have just held a Staff meeting. Today, there was also a separate report from the Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The top priority today is air defense. Securing air defense systems for Ukraine, and missile supplies for them. Our agreements with our partners. Contracts. Our readiness to produce air defense systems in Ukraine, and negotiations regarding licensing. There were reports from the military and government officials.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with specific responsibilities. We will seek to reach a corresponding agreement with the United States as well — an agreement on Patriots for Ukraine. We are ready to purchase the necessary number of Patriot systems for our country. This is not about charity. We have proposed concrete deal options to protect our people. I have instructed our diplomats to work more actively toward a response on Patriots.

Today, together with diplomatic representatives of the states and international organizations operating in Ukraine, we visited the site of the ballistic missile strike in Kyiv. The very place where the explosion of the missile claimed the lives of 12 of our people. My sincere condolences. Ordinary apartment buildings were destroyed. The rescue operation was completed only recently. More than 50 embassy representatives were present at the site, along with 11 representatives of international organizations. Together, we honored the memory of the fallen. All the diplomats saw with their own eyes whom Russia is targeting with its ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles they are receiving from North Korea. I am grateful to all the states that stand with Ukraine in such circumstances, in such moments: Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific region, North America — I want to thank all our partners for their support at this time. I also thank all the international organizations that are helping us, that are helping our state and supporting Ukrainians. And I want to express separate gratitude to all journalists — both Ukrainian and foreign, every blogger, podcaster, everyone who is spreading the truth around the world about what is happening here in Ukraine, and about how much we need peace.

In the coming days, very significant meetings may take place — meetings that should bring us closer to silence for Ukraine. An unconditional ceasefire is needed. Real pressure on Russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace, or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and then — a dignified peace and security guarantees. Diplomacy must succeed. And we are doing everything to make diplomacy truly meaningful and finally effective. Finally.

Glory to Ukraine!

Georgia:

On the 149th consecutive day, Rustaveli avenue is blocked.

Here, we read out the names of our 50+ political prisoners and, as always, express solidarity with Ukraine. 🇬🇪🇺🇦

Keep an eye on us for a big rally tomorrow for the 150th day of daily protests.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM

1/ Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) reports that during their monitoring, 10 protesters detained on criminal charges said they were mistreated—either during transport or at the police station.

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— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

2/ Those who reported this include: Saba Skhvitaridze, Revaz Kiknadze, Nikoloz Katsia, Anatoli Gigauri, Davit Khomeriki, Davit Lomidze, Temur Zasokhashvili, Archil Museliani, Anastasia Zinovkina, and Mzia Amaghlobeli.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

3/ Context: On November 28, 2024, Georgian Dream announced its decision to suspend Georgia’s EU accession process until 2028.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

4/ A few hours later, tens of thousands of people gathered in front of the parliament building to protest. In response, the police forcibly dispersed the protest and brutally beat dozens of demonstrators. Some required medical treatment and remained in the hospital for days.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

5/ In the following days, even more people took to the streets. They were protesting not only the Georgian Dream’s decision but also the physical violence against civilians and the disproportionate use of force by the state.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

6/ The protests and clashes between the police and demonstrators intensified over several days. Soon after, the police began arresting protesters, not just at the demonstrations, but also in the streets and in their homes.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM

🟥Irakli Garibashvili said he will continue his work in the private sector. He also did not rule out a return to politics.

🗣️“I remain a loyal soldier of both Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili’s team and our country,” Garibashvili said.

🧷 netgazeti.ge/news/772218/

#Georgia #GeorgiaProtests

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— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) April 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM

1/ Irakli Garibashvili, Chairman of Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party, resigned from politics today, citing his belief that he is no longer fit for the role. The move comes amid rumors of a rift with GD founder Bidzina Ivanishvili. #GeorgiaProtests

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— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

2/ In a lengthy speech, Garibashvili thanked Ivanishvili, reaffirming his loyalty to him and GD. He stated he had done all he could, claiming the party is “stronger than ever,” despite Georgia’s ongoing political crisis following the disputed October 2024 elections.

— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

3/ Garibashvili, a long-time Ivanishvili ally since before entering politics, served as Prime Minister twice (2013–2015, 2021–2023) and as Defense Minister in between. Ivanishvili once said Garibashvili “never needs to be told anything twice,” reflecting his deep loyalty.

— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

4/ However, after GD’s post-election fallout and U.S. sanctions on Ivanishvili in December 2024, Garibashvili appeared to distance himself. Sources suggest he may have been protecting his son, who studies at Princeton University in the U.S., from potential repercussions.

— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

5/ Rumors indicate Garibashvili’s lack of sanctions—while Baltic States and the U.S. have targeted most of Ivanishvili’s inner circle—caused tensions within GD. Ivanishvili, known for his mistrust, reportedly grew wary, fueling speculation of internal conflict.

— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

6/ Garibashvili’s exit marks another shake-up in GD amid a deepening crisis. Protests, ongoing since October 2024, demand new elections. The party faces growing international pressure over democratic backsliding.

— 64 Project (@64project.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Georgian politics just lost a giant. I don’t know how we survive this blow.

But for real, some interesting stuff on likely inner discord in the dictator’s circle, and what it has to do with international sanctions👇🏻

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— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM

‪On December 11, 2024, when crackdowns and clashes were raging, Garibashvili got hospitalized over arm injuries. It was rumoured that he was beaten by other Georgian Dream representatives while the party maintained he sustained injuries during a workout.‬

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM

The US:

I think Russia and Ukraine are moving forward, but the situation is very fragile, – Trump

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM

Trump complains Ukraine, headed by Zelenskyy, has delayed signing a critical rare earth metals deal with the US for three weeks. “We hope the deal is signed IMMEDIATELY. Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are moving smoothly, success seems near!”

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM

I will remind everyone that there is no deal to sign.

Trump: “Crimea will stay with Russia.”

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) April 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM

The throughline as always is Trump refuses to criticize Putin

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) April 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Trump says the cause of Russia’s war on Ukraine was Ukrainian interest in joining NATO (and not Putin’s invasion)

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) April 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Steve Witkoff met with Putin for 3 hours. “This conversation allowed Russia and the US to bring their positions closer together not just on Ukraine, but on a number of other international issues as well,” said Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser. w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
on.ft.com/4jQztBI

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— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.ft.com) April 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM

From The Financial Times:

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, met Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday amid the White House’s faltering efforts to broker an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Witkoff met the Russian president for the fourth time this year as part of Washington’s attempt to rebuild relations with Moscow.

Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, told reporters the three-hour meeting in the Kremlin was “constructive and very useful”, according to the Russian news agency Interfax.

“This conversation allowed Russia and the US to bring their positions closer together not just on Ukraine, but on a number of other international issues as well,” he said.

Ushakov said the US and Russia discussed resuming direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, which have not taken place beyond back channels since the war’s early months.

Ukraine, however, has resisted US pressure to accept a peace deal that legitimises Moscow’s territorial conquests. It says ongoing Russian attacks show the Kremlin is not serious about negotiating, more than three years after Putin ordered the full-scale invasion.

In eastern Ukraine, a Russian drone attack on the city of Pavlohrad overnight killed three people and injured 10 others when one hit an apartment building. An elderly father and his son were killed in the nearby village of Yarova, when a Russian 250kg guided aerial bomb crashed into their home.

In Moscow, a senior Russian military officer was assassinated on Friday morning as Witkoff’s plane approached the capital. Officials said Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy head of the Russian general staff’s main operations directorate, was killed in a car bombing outside a residential building in Balashikha, an eastern suburb of Moscow.

More at the link.

The son of the deputy head of the CIA was killed in Ukraine while fighting in the ranks of the Russian Armed Forces. He believed Putin’s speeches and signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry.

Full article: storage.googleapis.com/istories/en/…

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM

From Meduza:

Michael Gloss, an American citizen and the son of CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation Juliane Gallina Gloss, was killed in Ukraine while fighting in the Russian military last year, the independent outlet iStories reported on Friday. He was 21 years old. Gloss’s father, Larry Gloss, is a U.S. Navy veteran and head of Security Information Systems, a company that develops software for the U.S. Department of Defense. Meduza shares an English-language summary of Gloss’s story.

Michael Gloss joined the Russian army in 2023 after spending several months traveling around the world. According to iStories, he left the U.S. no later than the winter of 2023, dropping out of college. He moved to Italy, then traveled to Israel before being deported. He spent the next few months in Turkey, attending a gathering of the counter-culture group Rainbow Family of Living Light and volunteering in Hatay Province to help with earthquake relief.

A friend of Gloss’s who hosted him in Istanbul told iStories that he “was always talking about doom and gloom — poverty, the collapse of civilizations.” According to the friend, Gloss “was convinced that Western hegemony was coming to an end and that BRICS would take its place.” Another acquaintance in Turkey recalled that Gloss had been watching videos about Palestine and “was very angry” at the United States. “He started thinking about going to Russia. He wanted to fight against the U.S. But I think those conspiracy theory videos really got to him,” the friend said.

Gloss arrived in Russia in August 2023. Before obtaining a visa, he asked people he knew to help him get an official invitation to enter the country. He gave different people varying reasons for the trip, including that he wanted to learn Russian, that he planned to apply for citizenship, and that he had an environmental project he wanted to pursue. According to border control records reviewed by the publication, he crossed into Russia from Georgia on August 12.

Over the next month, Gloss traveled to Vladikavkaz, Taganrog, Volgograd, and Moscow. On September 1, he said his visa would expire in a week, and by September 3, he was looking for places to stay in Vienna and Bratislava. But two days later, on September 5, his name appeared in Russia’s unified military registration system. The address listed was a military enlistment office on Yablochkova Street in Moscow, and his “residence” was listed as medical exam room 302. According to iStories, this address has been previously used by foreigners coming to Moscow to sign contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry to fight in the war.

In the days that followed, Gloss appeared at the Avangard training center in the Moscow region, according to photos taken at the time. Around then, he created a profile on VKontakte under the name Hamza Ali and joined several groups, including “The Romance of Russian Villages” and “We Are Here from the USSR.” He also shared a video titled “Putin calls for the creation of an independent Palestine,” as well as footage from Israel, accusing Israeli troops of “firing on Israeli civilians” in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023.

After two weeks of training, Gloss’s group — mostly made up of Nepali citizens — was transported by bus to a military unit. He was assigned to the 137th Guards Airborne Regiment (Unit No. 41450) based in Ryazan, iStories found. One of his fellow soldiers said that Gloss “had his own ideas about how he could be useful on the front.” “He studied construction and engineering in college, so all his thoughts were about inventions and innovations,” the soldier said. Gloss was deployed to the front in December 2023. “If I’m not mistaken, after training he was sent to an assault unit,” the soldier added. At the time, the 137th Regiment was operating northwest of Soledar in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Michael Gloss was killed on April 4, 2024 according to an obituary published by his family, which did not mention that his death occurred in Ukraine. That same day, a Telegram channel linked to the 106th Airborne Division — which the Ryazan regiment belongs to — reported that the unit was carrying out an offensive near the villages of Rozdolivka and Vesele in the Donetsk region. The exact circumstances of Gloss’s death remain unknown. His funeral took place in the U.S. eight months later, on December 21, 2024. A friend of Gloss’s from the Rainbow Family gathering said she spoke with his sister, who told her the Russian authorities had contacted the family and informed them that Gloss had died in Ukraine.

According to a member of the Rainbow Family, Gloss said he joined the Russian army to obtain citizenship, not to fight. A fellow soldier from his unit in Ryazan said Gloss “was a passionate supporter of Russia and loved it,” but that during the war, “he had no intention of picking up a weapon.” None of Gloss’s family members responded to iStories’s request for comment.

I’m sorry, what now?

Back to Ukraine.

I hadn’t realised there was a former Tory MP serving in Ukraine’s armed forces.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a…

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— Shashank Joshi (@shashj.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM

From The Times:

Ukraine will not have a “stitch-up deal” forced upon it and its armed forces are prepared to carry on fighting without US backing, according to a British former MP turned soldier in Ukraine’s military.

Jack Lopresti, who is serving in the International Legion’s military intelligence unit as well as in a liaison role helping with weapons procurement, said Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal amounted to “appeasement” of a dictator.

On a brief visit to London, he said that Ukraine could continue to fight without US equipment as long as Britain and Europe ramped up their military support.

He said: “They are not going to put up with having a stitch-up deal forced upon them. They are prepared to fight and carry on fighting. The morale is incredibly high; it’s astonishing.

“They are fighting for their existence, for their survival, and they are not going to give up any time soon, even if America withdraws.”

Washington’s proposal is to recognise the Russian annexation of Crimea and Russia’s conquest of a fifth of Ukraine’s territory in the east. Kyiv must also accept that membership of Nato is ruled out indefinitely, and hand over immediate control of Ukraine’s rare earth resources, as well as its oil and gas industries, to a joint fund from which America could profit.

Trump’s administration has already threatened to remove itself from the discussions if the two sides do not agree, raising fears US support for Ukraine could be pulled altogether.

“It’s been our worst nightmare what has transpired,” Lopresti said, wearing a fleece inscribed with “freedom can’t be stopped” in Ukrainian. “I think the deal is pretty disgusting, it’s appeasement.

“It basically says if you are a dictator and you take land and you kill people and commit war crimes and kidnap over 20,000 children, as long as you stay put, eventually you will get something and then you can come back for more.”

Lopresti, 55, a father-of-four, spoke to The Times after coming off the phone to friends in Kyiv. He had called them to check they were safe after a deadly Russian missile and drone attack on Wednesday night.

He travelled to Ukraine early this year to join Ukraine’s equivalent of the Foreign Legion after losing his parliamentary seat in July last year.

More at the link.

Kharkiv:

Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv last night destroyed a civilian enterprise and damaged dozens of homes

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— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 5:23 AM

Kharkiv after last night’s russian drone attack on the city

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM

Pavlohrad, Dnipretrovsk Oblast:

Pavlohrad. Russia struck an apartment building, killing at least 3 people and injuring 14 others, including 3 children.

It turns out “Vladimir, STOP” isn’t working. What now?

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM

In Pavlohrad, Russians killed a miner named Oleksiy and his 15-year-old daughter, Valeria, when a drone struck their building.

Valeria’s mother is currently in critical condition, and doctors are fighting to save her life.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM

The family had moved to the city from the Donetsk region after the war began, seeking refuge from the shelling.

— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Kyiv:

Kyiv, Ukraine.

Kids mourn their classmate and friend Danylo, killed in a russian missile attack on the city. They brought his portrait and flowers to his bombed out home.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM

Moscow:

A car belonging to Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik was blown up near Moscow. Russian media reports that he died 👀🔥

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Bryansk Oblast, Russia:

🚗💥Car Explosion in Bryansk: Russian Designer of Krasukha EW Systems Killed

Ritikov, a designer of modern Russian EW systems, was the head of the design bureau at the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant.

The explosion took place during the night of April 17-18. But the results become known only now.

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM

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    1. 1.

      p.a

      April 25, 2025 at 9:48 pm

      Adam w/o outing anyone, what do your contacts, military, DoD, State? think about what is going on?  I’m assuming they are pissed, but is there any kind of pushback?  I know about chain-of-comand, following orders, but is there. I don’t  know, a feeling of “we’re going to slow-walk this betrayal as much as we can” among those who might be able to do that?

      My bedtime approaches so I’ll check the thread in the a.m.

      Thanks for your work here.

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      Adam L Silverman

      April 25, 2025 at 9:51 pm

      @p.a: I honestly haven’t discussed this with anyone currently serving in uniform, DOD/Service civil servants, or contractors. I’ve been working remotely on some smaller projects for the past few months, so little contact with anyone in those categories.

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      Jay

      April 25, 2025 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you, Adam.

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      Adam L Silverman

      April 25, 2025 at 10:15 pm

      @Jay: You’re welcome.

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      Jay

      April 25, 2025 at 10:18 pm

      I still remain stunned, that “Merica holds that no other Nations, have agency.

      In the Time interview, DJTdiot confirmed that his 51st State BS is not “trolling”.

      Has Xi called yet

      Any of the 90 “others”?

      Nope?

      Reply
    6. 6.

      Westyny

      April 25, 2025 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you, Adam.

      Reply
    7. 7.

      way2blue

      April 26, 2025 at 12:55 am

      Adam.  Thank you as always for pulling together these evening posts.  Tonight’s sparked a couple questions about Trump’s ‘negotiating strategy’:

      I will remind everyone that there is no deal to sign.

      Is the purpose of Trump saying a deal is close—to simply set the narrative that his failure to end the war is Zelenskyy’s fault?  And when Trump say Ukraine will never join NATO—how does he have any say—given the U.S. is slow walking away from it’s NATO commitments?.

      Reply
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      AlaskaReader

      April 26, 2025 at 3:35 am

      Thanks Adam

      Reply

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