U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that his Russian counterpart "kept his word" by not launching mass missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure for a week has been met with bewilderment and dismay in Kyiv.

"I believe this is either a mockery of our misfortune, a lack of understanding of the situation, or wishful thinking," Volodymyr Ariev, a lawmaker from the opposition European Solidarity party, told the Kyiv Independent.

The confusing saga of a supposed truce on striking energy infrastructure began when Trump surprisingly announced on Jan. 29 that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed not to strike Ukrainian cities for a week.

Characteristically lacking in details, he gave no indication of when, or if, it had started, leaving plenty of gaps for the Kremlin to fill, which it promptly did, saying the truce would concern only Kyiv, and last only until Feb. 1.

Overnight on Feb. 3, Russia unleashed the biggest mass attack of the winter so far, further hammering Ukraine's energy infrastructure as temperatures plunged below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit).

Read more: https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-groans-a-collective-wtf-to-trumps-latest-putin-comments/

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Summary of the Energy Support Package:

• The Amount: The Swedish government has authorized an immediate 1 billion SEK (approx. $95 million USD) in energy-related aid specifically for 2026.

• The Goal: The primary focus is to alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure. These funds are designated to repair and maintain the power grid, ensuring that Ukrainian civilians have continued access to electricity, heating, and clean water.

• Strategic Impact: By securing the energy sector, Sweden is helping to maintain Ukraine’s "total defense" capability—keeping hospitals, schools, and homes functional despite the constant threat of aerial bombardment.

• Urgency: The decision was made for "immediate" implementation to ensure that the aid reaches the frontlines of the energy crisis as quickly as possible

Her name was Alise Perebeynos. She wore a blue hooded down jacket against the spring chill, and a small green backpack with her most important belongings. She never stood a chance when the shell hit the street only a few steps from where she was running for her life, clinging to her mother's hand.

She wasn't the first, she wasn't the last. Alise and all the other children murdered in cold blood by the armed invaders deserve to be remembered.

https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/09/ukraine-family-die-in-shelling-attack-during-russian-ceasefire-16242131/

https://archive.is/20260113013623/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/06/world/europe/ukrainian-family-killed-war.html

If you ever find yourself thinking Ukraine should negotiate with the invaders, remember that this is what a Ruzzian cease-fire looks like.

Please remember her.

Slava Ukraini.

Sweden and Denmark Fund Tridon Air Defense for Ukraine — Smart, Scalable, and Built for This War

Sweden and Denmark are jointly purchasing 15–20 Tridon Mk2 air-defense systems for Ukraine in a package worth about $290 million, according to Reuters.

This is not symbolic aid. It’s targeted, practical firepower aimed squarely at one of Ukraine’s most pressing needs: cheap, reliable protection against mass drone and missile attacks.

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What Tridon Mk2 Brings to the Battlefield

The Tridon Mk2, developed by BAE Systems, is a self-propelled, remotely operated 40 mm anti-aircraft artillery system designed to sit between MANPADS and high-end missile systems like Patriot or SAMP/T.

Key advantages:

• 40 mm programmable ammunition effective against drones, cruise missiles, helicopters, and aircraft

• High rate of fire with low cost per intercept

• Mobile and survivable — truck-mounted, shoot-and-scoot capable

• Remote operation, reducing crew risk

• Effective against saturation attacks, where missiles are inefficient or too expensive

In short: this system is made for Shaheds.