Author Flipping Schools! & So What Now? Founder director Schools of Tomorrow. European & global in outlook, believer in need for urgent progressive change in UK
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Malcolm Groves retweeted
The Russians carried out a complex, massive attack overnight, aimed primarily at our critical infrastructure. And the main target was energy – power generation facilities and substations – in the Odesa, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv, and Rivne regions. In many cities and communities, emergency and unscheduled power outages are ongoing. In Kharkiv, the Russians directly struck a city clinical hospital. Seventy-three people were injured, and the cardiology department, where people were receiving treatment, was damaged.
A rescue operation has also been underway since yesterday in Komyshuvakha, in the Zaporizhzhia region. Tragically, the death toll has risen. Russia has killed 29 people. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Five people were injured. There are still people under the rubble. Rescue operations continue as far as the security situation allows – there is a threat of Russian double-tap strikes, as they always so wickedly do.
Overnight alone, the Russians launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles. And even now, the air raid alert continues, and there is a threat of new Russian missile and drone attacks.
It is very telling that all of this is happening on the day of the U.S. congressional elections. The Russians believe that America will not notice this signal from them. But such terror must be noticed and stopped. Ukraine must be helped to defend its skies, otherwise Russia will never stop its missile strikes. It is essential to help build peace honestly and reliably, and America can do that. Thank you to everyone who will not remain silent about this Russian attack. Thank you to everyone who supports the defense of Ukraine.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
At least 24 people have been killed and five injured in a Russian airstrike on a school being used as a humanitarian aid distribution centre in southeastern Ukraine.
The attack hit the village of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, where residents had gathered to receive essential supplies and take shelter.
Ukraine’s emergency services say two rescue workers and four police officers were among those killed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces carried out a second strike, dropping a further nine guided bombs on the shelter where people had taken cover following the initial attack.
Rescue teams are continuing to search through the rubble for survivors, with fears the death toll could rise.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
I’m fed up with certain politicians saying we need to “respect” the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum.
A decision by a narrow majority 10yrs ago that turned out to be a disaster does not have to be respected.
If a democracy cannot change its mind it ceases to be a democracy.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
We have intel that Russia is preparing a new massive attack on our country – primarily targeting energy and logistics. The assumption is basically that tomorrow the world will be watching the American midterms, and what is happening here in Ukraine, along with our difficulties with air defense and Patriot missiles, will be overlooked.
We need signals from the world to Russia that will make them feel that terror is no good, that it will bring no gains, and that as long as this war continues, their oil will burn, and they will not be able to make money doing business with the world. We must not play games with Russia’s oil or gas revenues. We must put pressure on Russia in such a way that it has no alternative but to end this war. America can do this.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Really getting deep into the issues Americans care about.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
The Republican Party is the party of Donald Trump.
A vote for Mike Rogers IS a vote for Trump.
I stand with Dr. @AbdulElSayed.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Dear Americans,
The world is counting on you.
Please don't let us down.
2 days.
VOTE BLUE 💙🌊
Sincerely,
Everyone 🌏
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Ossoff: If we do everything that we need to do these next few days, we will deliver victories for the ages on Tuesday.
And not only will we rebuke and contain the wicked president, the corrupt president, the failed President Donald Trump, we will begin the work of healing this country. We will begin the work of banning secret and corporate money from our politics, of restoring American leadership toward peace and human rights in the world, and of guaranteeing health care for every single American.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
في كتاب الكوميديا الإلهية، عندما دخل دانتي الجحيم، لم يكد يتجاوز عتبة بوابته حتى رأى مجموعة من الناس يتلقّون أشدّ أنواع العذاب. فسأل رفيقه «فرجيليو»:
- من هؤلاء؟ وما خطيئتهم؟
أجابه رفيق رحلته قائلاً:
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Overnight alone, our energy infrastructure came under Russian attack in four regions: Dnipro, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytskyi. Substations, transformers, and power lines that supply electricity to our people’s homes were targeted. Repair crews are working everywhere. As of now, hundreds of thousands of families remain without power.
Massive Russian attacks on Ukraine’s other critical infrastructure are also continuing unabated. This past week Russia has launched 1,940 attack drones, more than 1,580 guided aerial bombs, and 44 missiles of various types against Ukraine, including 36 ballistic missiles. The intensity of the strikes is extremely high, and the Russians are trying to take maximum advantage of the shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
Every day, we communicate our need for Patriot missiles to America, Europe, and other partners who can help. And this month, the United States and European countries made new decisions on additional packages for Ukraine. But these deliveries cannot take years. Russia is destroying infrastructure and killing our people right now, and it is betting on ballistic missiles this winter. Accordingly, decisions on air defense must also be implemented now. I thank everyone who supports the defense of Ukrainian skies.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
IT WAS THE HUG SEEN ‘ROUND THE WORLD 🌎 After delivering the eulogy at his son Beau’s 2015 funeral, President Obama embraced Joe Biden warmly at the front of the church, and kissed him on the cheek.
Beau Biden “did not have a mean bone in his body” and was the consummate public servant and family man, Obama had said.
With tears in his eyes and an occasional slight tremor in his voice, the president explained that Beau Biden had “shoulders broad enough not only to bear your own burdens but the burdens of others.”
Obama attended the funeral with his wife, Michelle, their daughters, Malia and Sasha, and his mother-in-law, Mary Robinson — “honorary Bidens,” as the president called them. He said the Biden family “rule” was that, before help was even sought, family members would be there for each other.
“I can only imagine the burdens you have been forced to bear,” he told the Biden family. “As you were there for him, we will be there for you. We have become part of the Biden clan. We are honorary members now and the Biden family rules apply. We are always here for you – my word as a Biden.”
“We are here to grieve with you but more importantly we are here because we love you,” Obama ended.
I miss that kind of character from a commander-in-chief.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
So it seems the US decision to supply 500 Patriot Interceptors is designed ... to sound good, but not to upset the russians. President Zelenskyy says it is deferred for A FEW YEARS. Needless to say, the State Department makes it sound as if it's immediate.
They are needed NOW.
A strong decision by the U.S. State Department – authorizing Ukraine’s purchase of Patriot interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missiles. Five hundred PAC-3 interceptors is a substantial number, and very soon – this winter – they COULD make for a highly effective defense package. However, it has been stipulated that deliveries may begin ONLY IN A FEW YEARS. We are asking our American partners to find a solution for the time when there is a real danger and a real need to use PAC-3 interceptors.
Right now, the Russians are attacking our energy infrastructure every single day. In just these past two weeks of October, there have already been more than 30 Russian strikes on critical parts of our power grid. It is right now, even before the beginning of winter, that Putin has started carrying out his operation to attack the systems that sustain life in our cities and communities. The targets are electricity, heating, water supplies, bridges, and life in our cities in general.
We did ask our American partners to provide Ukraine with a winter support package – at a rate of 100 Patriot interceptors per month. Five hundred missiles would be enough to protect our skies over the coming months – precisely when it is so important for Ukraine to be in a strong position in negotiations and for Russia NOT to succeed in breaking life in Ukrainian cities and communities.
The United States, our European partners, and other partners around the world have sufficient stocks of PAC-3 interceptors in their warehouses. Providing them to Ukraine right now – in the winter of 2026–2027 – and replenishing our partners’ arsenals LATER, in THE FOLLOWING YEARS, through this production already contracted and paid for by Ukraine and our partners would be the right approach. And it is entirely feasible.
We are grateful to President Trump. Importantly, we recently discussed PAC-3 interceptors with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ukraine is grateful to the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Administration overall for granting this authorization. But we are asking for decisions that can guarantee the protection of lives not the day after tomorrow or sometime later, but at the very moment the threat is there – when Russia is killing and destroying. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine!
state.gov/releases/bureau-of…
Malcolm Groves retweeted
A strong decision by the U.S. State Department – authorizing Ukraine’s purchase of Patriot interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missiles. Five hundred PAC-3 interceptors is a substantial number, and very soon – this winter – they COULD make for a highly effective defense package. However, it has been stipulated that deliveries may begin ONLY IN A FEW YEARS. We are asking our American partners to find a solution for the time when there is a real danger and a real need to use PAC-3 interceptors.
Right now, the Russians are attacking our energy infrastructure every single day. In just these past two weeks of October, there have already been more than 30 Russian strikes on critical parts of our power grid. It is right now, even before the beginning of winter, that Putin has started carrying out his operation to attack the systems that sustain life in our cities and communities. The targets are electricity, heating, water supplies, bridges, and life in our cities in general.
We did ask our American partners to provide Ukraine with a winter support package – at a rate of 100 Patriot interceptors per month. Five hundred missiles would be enough to protect our skies over the coming months – precisely when it is so important for Ukraine to be in a strong position in negotiations and for Russia NOT to succeed in breaking life in Ukrainian cities and communities.
The United States, our European partners, and other partners around the world have sufficient stocks of PAC-3 interceptors in their warehouses. Providing them to Ukraine right now – in the winter of 2026–2027 – and replenishing our partners’ arsenals LATER, in THE FOLLOWING YEARS, through this production already contracted and paid for by Ukraine and our partners would be the right approach. And it is entirely feasible.
We are grateful to President Trump. Importantly, we recently discussed PAC-3 interceptors with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ukraine is grateful to the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Administration overall for granting this authorization. But we are asking for decisions that can guarantee the protection of lives not the day after tomorrow or sometime later, but at the very moment the threat is there – when Russia is killing and destroying. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine!
state.gov/releases/bureau-of…
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Last night, Russian “shaheds” struck a combined heat and power plant in Kyiv. In the Dnipro region, four electrical substations were hit in a single night. In the early morning, a Russian drone struck a combined heat and power plant in Shostka. Railway infrastructure in Dnipro and Kharkiv was hit as well. Russia also attacked a gas distribution facility in the Dnipro region.
These Russian strikes have created a difficult situation with electricity supplies across our regions. Around 200,000 households in Dnipro and the region are without electricity. Another 80,000-plus households in the Kyiv region are also without power. Repair crews are working to deal with the aftermath of the strikes and doing everything they can to restore electricity supplies.
The world sees that Russia is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure every day. And everyone who does not want to see this Russian escalation spread further into Europe must help Ukraine. Strong steps that will really lead toward peace are needed – sanctions against the aggressor and new support packages for Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who is helping.
Malcolm Groves retweeted
Imagine someone breaks into your house, destroys half of it, and kills your family.
Then strangers arrive and explain that you should give the intruder your bedroom.
For peace.
Welcome to international diplomacy.
