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Frederik Pleitgen

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Frederik Pleitgen

@fpleitgenCNN

CNN Senior International Correspondent and Anchor

Born August 19

Joined March 2009

Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Apr 8, 2022
The Ukrainian interior minister took us to Chernobyl yesterday. The first time since the Russians occupied the place. We found evidence of mistreatment of Ukrainians and that the Russians got radiated. 🧵1/8
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Sep 22, 2023
Interviewed Ukraine’s Commanding General for the counteroffensive in the South, Oleksandr Tarnavsky. Main points: Praised strikes on Russian navy in Sevastopol, said he expects big push when his forces reach Tokmak, says fighting will NOT be slowed in Winter because they are
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Jan 23, 2021
Protesters chanting “Russia without Putin” at #Navalny rally in Moscow #Russia #CNN
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Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Feb 26, 2022
The russian army has deployed the TOS-1 heavy flamethrower which shoots thermobaric rockets, the was South of Belgorod.
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Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Sep 16, 2022
Rest in Peace, Dad! We have lost a great journalist and the best father one could imagine. We are all in great grief but bow to the amazing life‘s work and say thank you for everything you have given us. In eternal love. The Pleitgen Family.
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Mar 20, 2022
Germany has often been criticized for allegedly not giving Ukraine enough military aid. But this Ukrainian territorial defense group says the Panzerfaust 3 is very effective. #Ukraine #Russia #Germany #CNN
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Oct 5, 2023
Devastating scenes here in Hroza, #Ukraine We are live all night from here. Massive carnage and destruction. Ukraine saying a Russian Iskander missile destroyed this building killing more than 50. @CNN @cnni with @VascoCNN @danjhodge and Kostya Gak
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Mar 1, 2022
Germany‘s @BILD reporting that the entire staff of Gerhard Schroeder‘s office has resigned.
BILD
@BILD
Mar 1, 2022
Weil er nach wie vor zu Putin steht - Schröder-Mitarbeiter schmeißen hin! bild.de/politik/inland…
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Jan 22, 2024
Ukraine’s ammo shortage becoming more difficult by the day. Around Bakhmut an M109 position we visited only got smoke rounds. The division commander says the current ratio is 10:1 in favor of the Russians. Still Ukrainian troops are holding on. @CNN @cnni @IsaCNN #Ukraine #Russia
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Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Dec 14, 2021
Apparently some in Germany criticized the new German FM @abearbock ‘s English skills. Just listened to her press conference in Stockholm. Seems like exceptionally good English to me. @AuswaertigesAmt
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Apr 1, 2022
West of Kyiv we saw the massive losses Russian troops incurred while trying to invade Ukraine‘s capital. It seems they had no strategy or tactics at all. #CNN #Ukraine #Russia
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
May 23, 2023
Back in Ukraine and got to see the German supplied FlakPanzer Gepard / SPAAG Cheetah. The Ukrainians say it’s very effective against both cruise missiles and drones. #Ukraine #Germany @gepardtatze
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Apr 8, 2022
Replying to @fpleitgenCNN
We also went to Chernobyl town and found the Russians blew up their own HQ when they left and shot up a memorial to SOVIET traffic police who helped after the Chernobyl disaster - a Lada. They shot it up but stole the headlights. 8/8
Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
Feb 27, 2022
A lot of Russian military vehicles seem to be breaking down on the Russian side of the border and need towing. Don‘t know if that‘s common for military gear. This is South of Belgorod. #CNN #Ukraine #Russia