Update
Today’s front report from Deepstatmap was not uplifting to read. It is still my strong opinion that the West, USA, and EU have played with EXTREMELY high risk by holding Ukraine in check throughout the war, and the worst-case scenario, which is front collapse, is something they haven’t even understood.
I suspect they thought the worst-case scenario would be negotiations because it was UA that refused to negotiate â they are easily fooled as well.
I also want to claim that the EU has been extremely lucky here that it is Ukraine that has stood between us and Russia. The EU would like to change this to be about our support and brilliant everything that makes the war successful, but it is a few hundred thousand fighters in eastern Ukraine who refuse to give in that are 100% the reason we are where we are today.
Let’s start with Trump and then I want to nuance China a bit.
Yesterday we heard Trump on video saying that for there to be any further peace negotiations, there must be a new election in Ukraine.
Anyone with some understanding of this knows that Russia is deeply involved in Ukrainian civil society and that a new election will throw the country into chaos â it’s like some genius wrote on Bluesky, the easiest way for Putin to win without even trying.
Did you hear Trump demand a new election in Russia?
As I said, I want to wait for â
-Trump leans back and is pleased that Ukraine is moving forward and EU is increasing support.
-Trump accuses EU of wanting more war and that Ukraine does not want peace.
Coming in a few weeks at most.
But…
It can already be stated with 100% certainty that Trump is not engaging in any kind of impartiality in these “peace negotiations.”
-he clearly states that Putin should be allowed to keep the conquered areas because “he has worked hard for them”.
But not a single word about Crimea, not a damn word đ€Ź
-he wants a new election in Ukraine to proceed with the negotiations.
But not a single word about a new election in Russia.
-Trump wanted more money from Zelensky before the negotiations began than what Germany was fined after WW2, and it was really dirty play where Zelensky was given an hour and the threat was to cancel everything.
Trump has not demanded any fines from Russia, the aggressor, but instead promised to ease sanctions or remove them immediately upon cessation of hostilities.
The cornerstone of being a peace negotiator is to be seen as impartial by both parties and then try to hammer out a solution both can live with.
Trump has NOT done that, making the USA’s “peace negotiations” completely illegitimate. This is also what we are seeing now â no one cares about what the USA is currently doing, no one.
Zelensky comes out saying that the lie about 4% popularity comes from Russia â a direct hit to Trump’s soft spots đČ
And that Trump has fallen for disinformation
And that the USA is hand in hand with RU
And the EU is increasing sanctions against Russia when the USA wants to ease them. Who controls the entrance to the Baltic Sea?
However, it’s not all about Trump, there is a USA behind him, and if you have read my posts, you know that the USA is like the bank, not your friend.
Biden was absolutely devastating for Ukraine, everyone sensible agrees on that
So far, Trump has shown himself to be almost even worse, but with the difference that the enchantment seems to have been broken, and the EU has stood up together with Ukraine.
One could argue that the outcome is positive, and there are some who firmly claim that it is Trump’s purpose â that’s why I want to wait for Trump’s reaction, which will come soon.
My calibration is what is good for UA, and Zelensky has been tough on Trump in the past week.
This one is also interesting, RU bought Trump’s mansion for 3 times its value when he had financial problems in the 90s đ§
There was a huge overreaction and crying fest about China and Nelson Mandela got upset on my Bluesky, among other things. đŹ
Russia has almost broken its own back here completely without external interference and is not a very fun ally today, mostly a big burden.
China is looking a bit more awake at how much they can take over from Russia in the future, that’s my guess â their geographical location is absolutely TERRIBLE.
Partly economically, of course, but if China were to go and reclaim areas they lost in the 1800s, who will Russia complain to?
It’s no secret that the USA, EU, Russia, and China all want the reconstruction contracts and future raw material industry, but the countries have slightly different strategies on how to get there â the EU is probably the most reasonable party, but we now understand that Ukraine is standing between us and war.
China actually comes before the USA because China will try to bring in good business, investments, loans for raw material contracts and reconstruction, and they will negotiate about it.
There is a huge bonus for China, as I mentioned in the summer of 2024 when I thought that Ukraine would completely turn to China instead â
A transport route and pipelines from/to China via somewhere and to Ukraine as a transshipment point for the EU.
Now, pipelines might not be anything since China imports, but definitely the trade route based in Ukraine for further transport into the EU.
Ukraine understands the value of this absolutely, and China will have a reliable partner, and the EU market will be more accessible than it is today.
Tajikistan – Uzbekistan â Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan â Georgia â Ukraine with two major maritime transport routes.
Instead of maritime transport via the Suez Canal and the risk of US sanctions and more.
For Ukraine, it will be a gold mine, of course.
China has already started this.
And I must remind you of one thing here, and you also heard this first in the world đ§
Ukraine has essentially droned Russia’s infrastructure for oil and refined products westward, as well as all refineries and depots in western Russia.
Have you heard anything about pumping stations, oil pipelines, LNG, transshipment stations, or anything else towards China that has been droned?
Or the refineries in eastern Russia, other than in 2024?
Wild guess that China is now getting a bit more products cheaper than before when Russia cannot export to any other country?
One thing we all need to be clear about â Russia has unleashed a geopolitical atomic bomb that has only just begun to play out, and the playing field is changing, a bit like the stairs in the funhouse where you end up hanging on the railing and crying out loud.
China is also patient but has ambitions.
However, I want to pose an open question â how many wars has China started since the turn of the millennium?
But does everyone still believe that China will conquer the world with weapons?
China’s geographical location is so bad that the only countries they can invade by land are India and Russia â their allies.
Otherwise, it’s by sea, but even China understands that it’s vulnerable to a point where it’s suicide. Did you know that the USA has tungsten spears for their Stealth aircraft that they release vertically, penetrating straight through the ship’s hull and sinking them? Nothing shows up on radar and nothing can be shot down.
My guess is that if China feels they can reduce US dominance by approaching the EU without risking anything, they will do it. If Russia feels disadvantaged â who cares?
With the above, I want to say â don’t be fooled by China’s silence, something big is in the works.
I’m curious how Trump will handle Zelensky’s latest attack against him?
After the meeting in Saudi Arabia and Trump’s praise of Putin and Russia, we have a clear picture of his attitude towards Russia and Putin, don’t we?
Highlights like “Putin has fought hard for this land in Donbass so he should be allowed to keep it.”
Zelensky has kept quiet until now when he simply had enough (simplified, this is geopolitics and the UA leadership in consultation agrees on such matters) and has clearly and explicitly stated in several statements that the US position favors Putin and is what Putin wants.
We’ll see if Trump, in turn, manages to stay quiet because if he goes harder on Zelensky than he did in his last message that started by calling Zelensky a mediocre comedian, it would be a disaster for US credibility on the world stage – and it’s already a bit shaky.
EDIT: JD Vance has just warned Zelensky not to “attack Trump,” I think this will be as bad for the USA as we fear đ
And Trump calls Zelensky a dictator đ
Good Lord, Trump is really off track right now, if he doesn’t back down immediately, the fall of the USA will be faster than the Titanic.
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This should NOT be underestimated because now UA has gone after oil production, which was previously 100% protected by the USA â Biden had it as a trump card.
The Gripen is also in progress, timeline unknown.
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Update from 08:00 on 20.02.2025 regarding the Russian invasion
A total of 122 combat actions were recorded during the past day.
#Kharkiv 5
#Kupyansk 4
#Lyman 12đ„
#Siverskyi 1
#Kramatorsk 4
#Toretsk 13đ„
#Pokrovsk 32đ„đ„
#Novopavlivka 17đ„
#Orikhivsk 9
#Kursk 14đ„
According to the updated information, yesterday the AFRFđ·đș initiated a missile attack on Ukrainian positions and populated areas with two missiles, as well as 87 air strikes and released 131 drones. Additionally, they carried out 5757 attacks, including 140 from multiple launch rocket systems, and used over 3,000 kamikaze drones for attacks.
In the #Pokrovsk sector, the AFUđșđŠ repelled 32 of the attacker’s assaults in the areas of Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druhe, Yelizavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892458097400045614?s=46
In the #Novopavlivka sector, the AFRFđ·đș carried out 17 attacks towards Kostiantynopol, Rozdolne, Novyi Komar, and Pryvilne in the last day.
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892458107474776554?s=46
The AFUđșđŠ continues its operations in the Kursk region. Yesterday, the enemy conducted 36 air strikes, released 47 drones, and fired 442 times, including ten from MLRS. Ukrainian defenders repelled 14 of the invaders’ attacks.
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892458117750730801?s=46
In total, the Russian invaders suffered 1190 losses during the past day. Ukrainian soldiers also neutralized 14 tanks, 14 armored vehicles, 63 artillery systems, three MLRS, six air defense systems, 160 tactical UAVs, and 136 vehicles belonging to the occupiers.
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892458127091544358?s=46
Thank you for post 205 – this definitely belongs here daily if you have the energy đ
Has MXT managed to fix your login?
What was great, did they reach over 200/day earlier?
@ your service, Sir đ«Ą
Here are some of the highlights over the 200 mark, all since the beginning of the Pokrovsk offensive.
M
Operational information 08.00 on Feb 16, 2025 on Russian invasion
261âïžcombat engagements.
#Kharkiv 5
#Kupyansk 39đ„đ„đ„âïž
#Lyman 27đ„đ„âïž
#Siverskyi 10
#Kramatorsk 29đ„đ„âïž
#Toretsk 19đ„âïž
#Pokrovsk 71đ„đ„đ„âïž
#Novopavlivka 25đ„đ„âïž
#Orikhiv 2
#Prydniprovsky 8âïž
#Kursk 15đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1891021911083098254?s=46
Update as of 08.00 on 12/24/2024 on the Russian invasion
252 combat engagements
#Kharkiv 4
#Kupyansk 19đ„
#Lyman 27đ„đ„
#Siversky 13
#Kramatorsk 9
#Toretsk 18đ„
#Pokrovsk 30đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 32đ„đ„
#Vremivsk 35đ„đ„
#Huliaipil 2
#Orikhivsk 4
##Prydniprovsky 3
#Kursk 46đ„đ„đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1871456831064948800?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on November 24, 2024 on the Russian invasion
227âïž combat engagements registered over the last day.
Kharkiv 13
Kupyansk 12
Lyman 17
Siversky 1
Kramatorsk 3
Toretsk 2
Pokrovsk 55âïžđ„đ„đ„
Kurakhove 47đ„đ„đ„
Vremivsk 26đ„đ„
Prydniprovsky 5
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1860584141714051380?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.12.2024 on the Russian invasion
In total, 224 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.
Kharkiv 9
Kupyansk 7
Lyman 20đ„
Kramatorsk 17đ„
Toretsk 16
Pokrovsk 47đ„đ„đ„
Kurakhove 54đ„đ„đ„
Vremivsk 18đ„
Prydniprovskyi 4
Kursk 22đ„
Operational information as of 08.00 on 07.01.2025 on the Russian invasion
218âïžcombat engagements recorded.
#Kharkiv 3
#Kupyansk 4
#Lyman 13
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 5
#Toretsk 8
#Pokrovsk 41đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 26
#Vremivsk 12
#Orikhiv 1
#Prydniprovsky 2
#Kursk 94đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1876515759347900740?s=46
Update as of 08.00 on 12/26/2024 on the Russian invasion
217 combat engagements:
#Kharkiv 3
Kupyansk 7
#Lyman 26
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 11
#Toretsk 13
#Pokrovsk 57đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 31đ„đ„
#Vremivsk 35đ„đ„
#Huliaipil 1
#Novodanylivka 2
#Prydniprovskyi 3
#Kursk 27đ„
Operational information as of 08.00 11.01.2025 on the Russian invasion
In total, 213âïžcombat engagements were recorded over the past day.
#Kharkiv 5
#Kupyansk 8
#Lyman 39đ„đ„đ„
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 32đ„đ„
#Toretsk 5
#Pokrovsk 72đ„đ„đ„đ„
#Novopavlivka 14
#Kursk 29đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1877986087420797070?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on 13.12.2024 on the Russian invasion
210 combat engagements:
#Kharkiv 8
#Kupyansk 8
#Lyman 22đ„
#Kramatorsk 7
#Toretsk 4
#Pokrovsk 47đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove đ„đ„đ„
#Vremivsk đ„đ„
#Orikhiv 2
#Prydniprovskyi 5
#Kursk 21đ„
@ your service, Sir đ«Ą
Here are some of the highlights over the 200 mark, all since the beginning of the Pokrovsk offensive.
M
Operational information 08.00 on Feb 16, 2025 on Russian invasion
261âïžcombat engagements.
#Kharkiv 5
#Kupyansk 39đ„đ„đ„âïž
#Lyman 27đ„đ„âïž
#Siverskyi 10
#Kramatorsk 29đ„đ„âïž
#Toretsk 19đ„âïž
#Pokrovsk 71đ„đ„đ„âïž
#Novopavlivka 25đ„đ„âïž
#Orikhiv 2
#Prydniprovsky 8âïž
#Kursk 15đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1891021911083098254?s=46
Update as of 08.00 on 12/24/2024 on the Russian invasion
252 combat engagements
#Kharkiv 4
#Kupyansk 19đ„
#Lyman 27đ„đ„
#Siversky 13
#Kramatorsk 9
#Toretsk 18đ„
#Pokrovsk 30đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 32đ„đ„
#Vremivsk 35đ„đ„
#Huliaipil 2
#Orikhivsk 4
##Prydniprovsky 3
#Kursk 46đ„đ„đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1871456831064948800?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on November 24, 2024 on the Russian invasion
227âïž combat engagements registered over the last day.
Kharkiv 13
Kupyansk 12
Lyman 17
Siversky 1
Kramatorsk 3
Toretsk 2
Pokrovsk 55âïžđ„đ„đ„
Kurakhove 47đ„đ„đ„
Vremivsk 26đ„đ„
Prydniprovsky 5
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1860584141714051380?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on 01.12.2024 on the Russian invasion
In total, 224 combat engagements were recorded over the past day.
Kharkiv 9
Kupyansk 7
Lyman 20đ„
Kramatorsk 17đ„
Toretsk 16
Pokrovsk 47đ„đ„đ„
Kurakhove 54đ„đ„đ„
Vremivsk 18đ„
Prydniprovskyi 4
Kursk 22đ„
Operational information as of 08.00 on 07.01.2025 on the Russian invasion
218âïžcombat engagements recorded.
#Kharkiv 3
#Kupyansk 4
#Lyman 13
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 5
#Toretsk 8
#Pokrovsk 41đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 26
#Vremivsk 12
#Orikhiv 1
#Prydniprovsky 2
#Kursk 94đ„đ„đ„đ„đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1876515759347900740?s=46
Update as of 08.00 on 12/26/2024 on the Russian invasion
217 combat engagements:
#Kharkiv 3
Kupyansk 7
#Lyman 26
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 11
#Toretsk 13
#Pokrovsk 57đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove 31đ„đ„
#Vremivsk 35đ„đ„
#Huliaipil 1
#Novodanylivka 2
#Prydniprovskyi 3
#Kursk 27đ„
Operational information as of 08.00 11.01.2025 on the Russian invasion
In total, 213âïžcombat engagements were recorded over the past day.
#Kharkiv 5
#Kupyansk 8
#Lyman 39đ„đ„đ„
#Siversky 2
#Kramatorsk 32đ„đ„
#Toretsk 5
#Pokrovsk 72đ„đ„đ„đ„
#Novopavlivka 14
#Kursk 29đ„
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1877986087420797070?s=46
Operational information as of 08.00 on 13.12.2024 on the Russian invasion
210 combat engagements:
#Kharkiv 8
#Kupyansk 8
#Lyman 22đ„
#Kramatorsk 7
#Toretsk 4
#Pokrovsk 47đ„đ„đ„
#Kurakhove đ„đ„đ„
#Vremivsk đ„đ„
#Orikhiv 2
#Prydniprovskyi 5
#Kursk 21đ„
Nice, so it’s about halfway down now, right?
This kind of thing is extremely interesting because it shows in hard numbers how intense the pressure is đ
Russian losses 2025-02-20
1190 KIA
14 Tanks
14 APVs (Armored Personnel Vehicles)
63 Artillery systems
3 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems)
6 Anti-Aircraft systems
160 UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
136 Vehicles & Fuel tanks
Glory to Ukraine!
https://bsky.app/profile/matsextrude.bsky.social/post/3lilksp32ps22
By the way, can everyone follow the link to Bluesky to see the scoreboard?
Rolling 7 days on artillery and anti-aircraft defense is remarkable. As someone wrote, if you overlook the politics, everything feels very positive!
For Ryzz to sit at a negotiating table in a few months and play tough should be difficult…..
And what Trump, who likes strength, sees in Ryzzland, one can ponder…. I wonder if he is not on film from some hotel in Moscow with a different company than Melania. He should have made a state visit during the last term, shouldn’t he?
I believe Trump and his supporters see it as manly, and Melania doesn’t care. That way, she doesn’t have to deal with the little grumpy face and can focus on her secret muscular hunk instead.
I don’t understand what people see in RU, it’s a dysfunctional corrupt crap country that doesn’t contribute anything, as someone said, a gas station with an army. Do they think they can play China against Russia and make them compliant by patting little Putin on the head? On the contrary, I would say, China will see its sources of raw materials stolen by the USA. They will squeeze the USA economically and militarily as much as they can before their economy crashes. We might witness a reverse arms race debacle where the USA throws in the towel when they see that the economy can’t handle it anymore.
ErdoÄan’s statement the other day hasn’t been discussed much, is it just as much hot air? Has he realized that RU is the shortcut to hell? Does he see this as a way to get closer to the EU? Does he see it as Turkey becoming the great leader in NATO when the USA withdraws? After all, they are the second-largest army in NATO. I believe in the latter… and it’s not a pleasant development.
I’m not losing hope, I agree with JNo.1, I want to wait and see if there’s a plan behind the man of hot air or if it’s total darkness. I’m not surprised by the multitude of incomprehensible statements, however, I am surprised by how straightforward it is. On the other hand, something else might come the day after.
I believe Erdogan definitely realizes that the EU can forgive Turkey for a lot if they step up when the US fails. They are probably eager to accelerate the modernization of the customs union with the EU: https://www.kommerskollegium.se/importera–exportera/eus-handelsavtal/turkiet/
Works for me anyway. Really like what you and Johan have created here.
Good, as I understand it, Bluesky is open to everyone even if you don’t have an account.
Thank you for the warm words!
Exquisite series of heavy losses in qualified equipment. As mentioned, the situation on the ground looks hopeful.
Unfortunately, there are many signs indicating that Trump is now serving the interests of the Moscow regime and that peace at any cost is prioritized; the Moscow regime is on the brink of collapse.
In that case, I wonder if the USA, that is, the sensible Republicans and the sensible Democrats, are just going to sit and watch.
Ojoj đČ
6th LV and 63rd artillery interspersed with 136 soft vehicles – the rear has burned quite a lot tonight.
What an information-packed start with 205 and then the losses – very good đđ
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I answered you in yesterday’s thread regarding the password, by the way.
Yes, darn it, WordPress is not your best friend 205 đ
Good if it’s working now, there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in the filter…
This is indeed a brilliant little blog. It’s about to take off!
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Hello Karl XII (recognize the name…)
Me and MXT are absolutely delighted with this comment section, we must admit – it really brightens the day and makes you feel motivated to write, really đđ
Now you have five minutes to edit the posts if you discover that you need to fix something afterwards!
Nice đ!
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haha, world-class in the comment section – no one else in the world has that feature âââ
(can we patent it?)
Yes, Trump is going from indignity to indignity here. I see him as a clear red flashing warning signal, his current track makes him a security risk even for the USA. But we’ll see, the American system is built to be resilient.
It’s very possible that China will take the opportunity to increase its influence by choosing Ukraine. But unfortunately, it’s also possible that they will settle for the occupied parts and keep a tight grip on the Moscow realm.
What is certain is that right now the USA is falling like a stone internationally. Trump is a macabre clown and may become a laughingstock in due course. I really wonder what the Republicans think about the past week’s crawling to the Moscow realm. I mean the regular Republicans, not the MAGA.
If Trump doesn’t make a U-turn within days, he has single-handedly managed to burn 80 years of American goodwill đ
Yes, and it might be difficult to regain. If Trump were to make a U-turn, no one believes in him anymore.
I don’t want to be the party pooper, but
If Saab’s CEO says “I hope it will happen” and that it’s only the political decisions that are missing, then nothing new has really happened. It would almost be a dereliction of duty if he said anything else.
Here is an article that is almost a year old:
https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/saab-om-stridsflyg-redo-att-mota-upp-efterfragan/
Fly a squadron of fully armed JAS Gripen jets to Ukraine immediately. If Ukrainian pilots are not available, let Swedish pilots start the mission: monitor the Ukrainian airspace against missiles, conduct reconnaissance, provide support during Ukrainian counterattacks. The only obstacle to such a delivery and military support is Sweden itself.
Jo, but it’s kind of my thing to exaggerate and hope for gold leaf at least đ
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Regarding Trump, it remains to be seen what he has in mind, as I have mentioned, I have my theory.
Russia’s top priority has long been to reach more ports and seas. Therefore, it would be embarrassing if Winnie the Pooh takes back the areas that RU has stolen from them in the east. And maybe a little more. Putin hardly has the military power to resist. A little turmoil there and Ukraine is out in the open.
No, China does not have as many countries around it to conquer. Just like the Roman Empire, they have probably reached an extent where the next step must be a retreat.
The whole sea is storming.
A theory I have is that Trump, together with Russia and China, wants to crush the left-liberal order in the West. No small ambitions, one might say, but he believes himself to be the Hulk. He takes care of the USA on his own when he, with his DOGE, clears out woke from the federal administration. But he also wants to go after Western Europe, but he proceeds very clumsily. A theory as mentioned.
I wanted to wait for two alternatives.
– Trump leans back satisfied that he has manipulated the EU and Ukraine into the most violent possible reaction.
– Trump begins to call the EU warmongers.
Right now, it seems to be leaning towards the latter alternative and I am somewhat surprised actually, even though maybe I shouldn’t be đČ
âĄïž 80 HOSTILE UAVS SHOT DOWN, 78 DRONES DID NOT REACH THEIR TARGETS (LOST IN THE AREA)
During the night of February 20, 2025, the Russian occupiers carried out a combined attack using various types of air, land, and sea-based missiles against critical infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.
A total of 14 missiles were used: cruise missiles – X-101/X-55cm (launched from the Volgograd region), Kalibr/Iskander-K (from the Black Sea/Crimea); ballistic missiles – Iskander-M/KN-23 (launched from the Voronezh region). Information about the results of the military operations and the consequences of the missile attack is not disclosed.
Additionally, the enemy attacked with 161 combat UAVs of Shahed type and other types of imitation drones from the directions: Millerovo, Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russian Federation.
Air force, air defense missile units, electronic warfare equipment, and mobile artillery units from the air force and the Ukrainian armed forces were involved in repelling the enemy’s air attack.
đ„ From 10:00 onwards, 80 Shahed and other types of attack UAVs were confirmed shot down in the regions of Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kiev, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Odesa.
78 hostile imitation drones were lost locally (without any negative consequences).
The regions of Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Kiev were affected by the enemy’s attack. In the Kherson region, a hostile guided aerial bomb partially destroyed the entrance to a multi-story building, there are casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing.
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892499449760346247?s=46
Fly the Gripen down and hunt missiles.
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There must be fighters escorting 890 when they arrive (hopefully soon)
160 drones and 78+60 shot down?
Quite a kill ratio to say the least đ
No robots shot down?
Zelensky has hinted at a lack of air defense now and RU tends to shoot at areas without air defense nowadays.
Thank you, Johan.
I think Trump is shooting himself in the foot, Americans will realize that they have the same credibility ranking as Moscow and freak out. Internal unrest that paralyzes foreign activities to a large extent.
Tji stands behind the curtain waiting to make an entrance as soon as the dust settles and the rest of the world is busy with other things.
Putin dies of starvation because he is paranoid and dares not eat or drink.
Europe sharpens its blades and gets ready to fight and consign Moscow to the scrap heap of history.
Erdogan invites both east and west to dance and takes advantage where possible.
Did I forget something?
If Trump doesn’t make a U-turn very soon, I guess that’s it.
Canada has already turned to the EU, for example.
Yes, you forgot about Iran’s mullahs who will soon be dangling and Gaza which will be rebuilt by someone who wants influence and power. By whom, we do not know, but there are indeed a number of players. Israel themselves? USA? Turkey? UA?
Otherwise, I think your prediction could very well come true.
Yes, Iran will soon be history đ
Alrajt, 06:30 here and I see that a lot of informative posts are starting to appear in the comment section – I hope they continue daily because it is the entirety that provides the added value, and what is contributed in the comment section is very valuable.
Edit button – you are a genius MXT đ
OBS! I haven’t edited that! đ đ
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Ooops.
https://x.com/MikaAaltola/status/1892266627141456075
âOne of the key importers of Russian oil, the Turkish oil holding Tupras, has announced a temporary suspension of purchases of Russian Urals crude. They received the final cargoes this month, now due to US sanctions, they will no longer buy Russian oil.â
A consequence of Zelensky’s meeting?
I continue with a fool’s stubbornness (until someone proves me wrong) to claim that China is a huge problem – that is not visible. China’s goal is more or less world domination (made in China 2030 + 2050), and what is happening now fits perfectly into their plans. The USA in chaos, division among Western allies, Russia on the brink, opportunity for “business” in Ukraine. The latter is a major problem. It means that China gains access to raw materials – especially crucial metals for the tech industry, but also access to land – where extraction and processing take place. This poses a significant security issue. No one will know who the people that China brings in are, “workers” could just as well be military personnel and “equipment” could be of a military nature. If there is one thing China is good at, it is hiding things within other activities. They are like Russia – but more sophisticated. Allowing China into Ukraine is the stupidest thing one could do, it is a threat to both UA and Europe. Far-fetched? Conspiratorial? Is it, considering things that absolutely “could not happen” have occurred just in the past month. We should not be so cocky when we say that things CANNOT happen, reality is usually worse than fiction. China should not be welcomed with open arms, they are as much a threat to democracy as Russia – just in a different form.
A promissory note can be almost as effective as a firearm. The difference is that it is legal and widely accepted to threaten with and goes under the radar.
China holds a considerable amount of promissory notes.
Now, for example, the EU and the USA could have ended this war already in 2022 – if what is happening now suits China perfectly?
Yes, China is a major player and it’s not fun to be under their influence, but what should the EU do? The USA has been sabotaging the UA war for three years, and it is the EU that will soon have to deal with the consequences.
Russia is the enemy with a capital E.
China remains, right?
Biden and Trump could have pursued any line they wanted, but they chose this one.
We don’t need to invite all of China to the EU, but we can’t be negative if Ukraine invites them to their country, after all, Ukraine is doing what they believe is best for their country, right?
The USA thinks of themselves first and foremost, and they want to bring down China if they can.
What is best for the EU?
And regardless of that – Germany and France still want to have those relations with China anyway đ
There are some Republicans who dare to question Trump’s actions regarding Ukraine and point out that Russia is still the enemy of the Western world. I hope that more and more will dare to come forward and that they can unite around Reagan’s old ideas that the USA and Europe should stand together against Russia. It only takes a handful for Congress and the Senate to be able to block decisions that require their approval.
The risk is that the Democrats come out strong and that it becomes a fight, which means that the insightful Republican members must follow the party line. Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet when the opponent has internal conflicts so that they don’t unite against an external enemy.
Reagan, the good old days! Even the Bushes were better!
It will soon be a hurricane of this
Darth Putin:
“I might as well tell Donald to send US troops to help me get Ukraine out of Kursk.”
Yes, why not? Can anyone stop it? If not, and Trump DOES NOT provide any assistance, then we are dealing with statements from the Trump administration that do not align with the actual position of the United States. I mentioned this in yesterday’s thread:
https://johanno1.se/sv/2025/02/ukraina-daglig-uppdatering-19-februari-2025/#comment-1434
I have probably mentioned a few times here that I sometimes listen to Victor Davis Hanson, a military historian associated with the conservative The Hoover Institution at Stanford. Among other things, he was a guest on John Anderson’s podcast, a former Australian prime minister who has a podcast, about a year ago where VDH, among other things, claimed that people close to Trump had said that they would try to push RU back to the “border” before the full-scale invasion attempt.
And it was on VDH’s own podcast that I (I think it was in December but it could have been a little earlier) first heard that the USA did not want to let China plunder RU for minerals, but Trump wanted to do so.
I wrote about this in a post on another blog, the one I have to thank for caring so much about Ukraine as I do, but that post was then removed, I was admittedly quite clumsy, I mentioned that this could not end well for the relationship between Europe and the USA with the Cold War, etc., so I understand to some extent (different username there).
But now Ledarsidorna on X writes that he found the cornerstones of Trump’s inaugural speech in an essay by Peter Thiel from the Hoover Institution in the 1990s. Thiel is the founder of PayPal, was the first external investor in Facebook (owns 10.5%), a venture capitalist, and the one who is said to have connected Trump with JD Vance.
Apparently, this essay is supposed to describe the chaos strategy that Trump is implementing and therefore be fully aware, but I have not read the essay.
I have more to share that VDH has mentioned but will come back to that.
But I agree with Westerholm (Ledarsidorna), keep a cool head and keep your eye on the ball.
https://x.com/ledarsidorna_se/status/1892443970350854637
https://x.com/ledarsidorna_se/status/1892506715381186838
The eyes on the ball đ§
Which one of them?
Now it seems to be either/or in this thread – it would be interesting to hear the Analyst’s and Peter the Great’s views on how the peace negotiations are going? It always becomes a bit one-sided đ
EDIT: I see that Peter the Great has written above, maybe I should read before I write đŹ
Many comment on the threat from China by saying that they cannot invade any country, etc. Threats to democracy can occur in many ways, with military force being one. One can invade a country and/or threaten it without military force. Investing in infrastructure is one way, threatening to withdraw investments if the country in question makes (for China) unwanted choices/statements/legislation/etc., is another way. Starting businesses in the country in question with their own (Chinese) personnel is another – when does the personnel transition from being just workers? Investments and loans are one of China’s weapons to bind countries in different ways. This can be likened to a “silent invasion” where economic dependence leads to political submission.
To dismiss it by saying “Russia is a worse threat to democracy” is to ignore an impending reality. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to address threats “one by one”, but we must work broadly against all different threats to democracy. All threats are equally bad – in different ways! Someone here said “I’d rather be surveilled than dead”, it sounds “right” at first glance, but if you start looking a little deeper into what this means in practice, you realize that there is no significant difference. Surveillance unfortunately also means death – if you have “wrong” opinions, it just takes a little longer.
What many seem not to realize is that China is currently the big winner in the game around Europe and that China, to a greater extent than both us and the Russians understand, is playing Russia against Europe. We have three clear indications pointing in that direction:
1) Shortly before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin was in China in connection with the Olympic Games there. A coincidence? I doubt it. The fact that the invasion came shortly after indicates a silent approval from Beijing.
2) We know that China supplies Russia with weapons and also allows North Korean soldiers to be transported to Ukraine.
3) The fact that Zelenskyy points out that Russia is planning an attack on a NATO country means that Ukraine has good intelligence on what Russia is up to and probably also where they are getting materials for such an expedition. Yes, Russia produces some of its own materials, but China also contributes equipment. I have seen Russian soldiers in clothes that I know come from China (certain styles of clothing that I have seen from Chinese manufacturers). Russia cannot carry out a military expedition without China’s help. Ukraine cannot say this outright, but by saying that Russia will be able to attack a NATO area, it means they have knowledge of where the military capacity is coming from.
My speculation is that Russia will use “North Koreans”, i.e. Chinese pretending to be North Koreans, in an attack on a NATO area. The North Korean soldiers so far have mostly been a trial balloon. Of course, I could be wrong, I’m not an expert either. China acts in the long term and subtly, but their influence can be at least as destructive as an open military invasion.
It has definitely benefited China that the EU has had wars in its own backyard, which have also impoverished Russia.
Chinese SOF have been fighting in Ukraine for a long time already.
The North Koreans are definitely opening up to the Chinese, but they will probably rather fortify the land border against Ukraine so that Russia can deploy its entire army of a million to face the Baltic states.
Oppression can make fine and desirable parts of you disappear, i.e. die. So one should always be careful when trading freedom for security or negative rights for positive rights.
It is worth noting that we do not have any antibiotic production in Europe, I believe the USA is in the process of acquiring it. It is China that controls it, also available in India but I want to remember that it is dependent on China. Imagine going to war without antibiotics…
âA key finding is that tactical drones are inflicting roughly two-thirds of Russian lossesâŠtwice as effective as every other weapon in the Ukrainian arsenal put togetherâŠremarkableâŠfor weapons which did not officially exist in the Ukrainian military at the start of the warâ
âEn nyckelfaktor Ă€r att taktiska drönare orsakar ungefĂ€r tvĂ„ tredjedelar av de ryska förlusterna. Med andra ord Ă€r de dubbelt sĂ„ effektiva som alla andra vapen i den ukrainska arsenalen tillsammans. Detta Ă€r en anmĂ€rkningsvĂ€rd förĂ€ndring för vapen som inte officiellt fanns i den ukrainska militĂ€ren i början av kriget.â
âEn nyckelfaktor Ă€r att taktiska drönare stĂ„r för ungefĂ€r tvĂ„ tredjedelar av de ryska förlusterna. Med andra ord Ă€r de dubbelt sĂ„ effektiva som alla andra vapen i den ukrainska arsenalen tillsammans. Detta Ă€r en anmĂ€rkningsvĂ€rd förĂ€ndring för vapen som inte officiellt fanns i den ukrainska militĂ€ren i början av kriget.â
Ny RUSI-rapport: Dronar orsakar nu tvÄ tredjedelar av de ryska förlusterna
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2025/02/18/new-report-drones-now-destroying-two-thirds-of-russian-targets/
Herregud, what amazing weapons the drones were after all đČ
Artillery has historically been what has caused the most casualties, especially at the beginning of an attack when the enemy has been standing exposed and hasn’t had time to take cover. At the start of the war, there were images of masses of Russians perishing when they were lined up in a field.
With all the drones in the air, one probably doesn’t expose oneself as much, which should also reduce the number of casualties for artillery.
UA took 70% of its losses from RU artillery.
12% of the losses were snipers, maybe UA against RU.
Oops! đ
AFUđșđŠ regained the position in Lysivka. AFRFđ·đș occupied Sverdlikove and advanced close to Dachne, Zelenyi Pole, and Burlatske.
DEEPState map February 19, 2025 10:23 PM
https://deepstatemap.live/en#14/48.2213867/37.2535660
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892601772163670020?s=46
Unfortunately, there are no signs of any Ukrainian “offensive”. Russia continues to advance. New packages from the USA are HIGHLY unlikely. A possible scenario is that peace proposals are presented, and when Ukraine and Europe do not approve this, the export of weapons from the USA is stopped. Bad vibes on our side of the pond!
And yes, will hit hard on the American defense industry while Europe is burning and trying to adjust. But Trump doesn’t care about this, as it is secondary to his ego and conflict with Ukraine and Europe.
NOTHING can be ruled out! Europe must act NOW. Tomorrow it may be hopelessly late! I hope that a huge package is on the way from willing countries in the EU. A common package, financed by loans, will not happen because of Hungary.
Serious situation!
AFUđșđŠ regained the position in Lysivka. AFRFđ·đș occupied Sverdlikove and advanced close to Dachne, Zelenyi Pole, and Burlatske.
DEEPState map February 19, 2025 10:23 PM
https://deepstatemap.live/en#14/48.2213867/37.2535660
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892601772163670020?s=46
Yes, there is a huge package on the way. Hungary is not a problem, the package is being put together by all countries standing united for Ukraine. The EU doesn’t have to do everything through the EU’s budget, so tough luck Hungary and Slovakia đ.
There is a smaller package in the works of about 60 billion SEK, funded by voluntary countries. It’s not enough. The larger package being discussed, around 1000 billion, is based on joint EU loans similar to the Covid loans, and Hungary will not allow it.
Sorry to sound negative, but there are not many bright spots right now. The USA and its allies are like a wet blanket over this war. The EU, or at least the countries that can, need to act immediately. The USA and Russia are leaving us behind.
With USA allies, I primarily think of openly pro-Russian Hungary and Slovakia in the EU (as well as Russia, of course). I no longer see the USA as an ally of free Europe.
AFUđșđŠ regained the position in Lysivka. AFRFđ·đș occupied Sverdlikove and advanced close to Dachne, Zelenyi Pole, and Burlatske.
DEEPState map February 19, 2025 10:23 PM
https://deepstatemap.live/en#14/48.2213867/37.2535660
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892601772163670020?s=46
Now even the last sensible person in the US administration has been “fired”; Kellog.
Did he get fired đČ
No one really knows, but there is speculation about it after the canceled press conference that was planned. Not unexpected. He didn’t see eye to eye with Trump.
I’m sorry, but I can’t visit external websites. Could you please provide the text you would like me to translate?
Strange! I posted an x-link to a Finnish MP who leaked that Europe now has three months to swallow the American medicine, otherwise they will withdraw troops from Europe. Did anyone see it? Probably forgot to Publish the comment…
I saw it too – exciting stuff happening now.
The USA is well on its way to getting stuck in the Titanic here.
As it looks right now, it’s rather positive.
EU cannot extend the sanctions without Hungary. Hungary gains strength from Trump’s position. Things are moving quickly now! Is the EU keeping up?
https://bsky.app/profile/theukrainianreview.bsky.social/post/3limo755ui22z
Then it remains to suspend Hungary’s voting rights. As far as I know, it was already discussed last year but the EU refrained.
It will take a long time and that all other countries agree. Has not been tested before. Court processes. This comes too late like so much else from the EU.
Slovakia. Will be difficult to achieve a full majority.
Exactly! It also means that the EU sanctions will not be extended in June, unfortunately. The EU is at a loss after that đ
EU has stood up a week ago – Denmark has already on its own closed off the Baltic Sea and Hungary or Slovakia can do nothing.
The ruble is strengthening significantly and is stronger than it has been in a long time. Not many positive news now. Russia is strengthened by Trump’s support.
https://omni.se/a/bmwrQl
China’s ports are now also receiving sanctioned boats with Russian oil. They know that Trump will not do anything. The sanctions become toothless.
Easy to forget, but Hungary is no longer alone. Orban has a new buddy, Fico. Slovakia is another openly pro-Russian EU member.
I work in manufacturing industry, about a year ago I visited a larger Danish foundry. During the factory tour, I could see cylinder-shaped castings in large quantities along the entire production flow. My host explained that they were casting grenades in caliber 60-120 mm (if I remember correctly, no joke), a couple of years ago the volume was significantly lower and they would take detours around those products during tours because they were “ashamed” of that production.
What I took away from it was that Europe can out-arm Russia if we just take the situation seriously, and people are probably starting to realize that.
Russia has already shifted to a war economy and allocates 30-40% to the war industry (not defense industry…) Europe is idling and can significantly ramp up!!
Damn, now I see the function to edit my own post within 5 minutes!
I haven’t understood what has been written about this, but well done by the IT support in the comment section!!
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Soaking up the sun with MXT was a stroke of genius
Johan No.1, did you see that? Now I’m IT support too!
And not only that, your update on yesterday’s losses is by the way the first thing I sleepily look for every morningđ
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Haha, did you see my promotion of digi in today’s post đ
Exactly like that kaminer2023 đđ
The ammunition for the Patriot systems is running out soon and Ukraine is asking to produce them under license. Who thinks Trump will give away that bargaining chip?
http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx2yT7yeR7EouX_1B-2AB6wPC-bHuvt3kA?si=p7KJRpFomlqNPQPZ
There are EU alternatives to the Patriot. Where are they….????
Just like this! Tusk!
https://x.com/donaldtusk/status/1892614329792422319?s=46&t=O93ETjGpZbl5yRRH02xV1g
Exactly so!
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After almost 3 years at Cornu, without commenting, I finally took the plunge and got a login for the world-leading “competitor”. Nice to see a comment section that is a bit more open and doesn’t have complete Trump Tourette’s.
Welcome here maggan đ
KĂ€nner likadant, warmly welcome.
Ukraine is ready for a strong, effective investment and security agreement with the President of the United States. We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results. Our team is ready to work 24/7.
https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1892630191991595394
Zelensky seems to have had a good meeting with the breakfast cereal.
Things change quickly.
I wonder if Trump will be impeached soon?
We are talking about Kellog who is completely outside the circle that decides around Trump. Doubtful if it’s even worth the time to talk to him. Trump called (probably) and said that he absolutely couldn’t hold the press conference because Z had been stupid.
Not Kellogg but the congress, MIC, and all other elites who are starting to feel that this is the wrong direction
Shit!!! If this is true, it’s really bad âčïž. No US weapons to Ukraine!
https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3limun2ryqs2z
Trump is angry. This is not good!
Hope for a more credible source. Unfortunately, I have too little knowledge about the account.
But a disaster for the US weapons industry if it is true. A good opportunity to lift the US embargo on the Gripen and send what we have, and then solve all defense with more reliable supplier countries?
Free Ukraine is usually credible and also mentions the source!
https://bsky.app/profile/friaukraina.bsky.social/post/3limyfhsssc2p
Extremely boring, but good link and reasonable source.
I recommend following Free Ukraine.
I wonder if the EU will be allowed to buy weapons soon. Probably only if we commit to not giving them to Ukraine! The EU is so darn unprepared for this that we’ll have to roll up our sleeves over our ears if we’re going to be able to save Ukraine solely with our support. Many analysts believe it’s not possible. It’s not enough that we have money, we lack the defense industry. Could we possibly buy from South Korea? The queue is probably long, and the USA could threaten South Korea, which would then refuse the EU. Any other ideas?
There is a big difference between being an ally and not being one. That being said, we must also show that we are willing to take responsibility and at least protect our own borders.
Guess if MIC in the USA just choked on their morning coffee and screamed out loud đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Now it’s time for some pushback
https://bsky.app/profile/friaukraina.bsky.social/post/3limzowk72s2p
This is now denied, but back then we probably got a glimpse of what’s to come….
More resistance đČ
Trump is completely losing it. Just ignore the nonsense and make sure that those of us who support Ukraine continue to deliver. It’s not just Europe that is wondering about the new “president”, we have Asia and Australia too.
That’s how I see it, if we can’t buy it, we might as well give away Gripen, there’s really nothing left to threaten with, right?
Maybe it’s time to switch to a wartime economy in Europe?
Exakt – give it your all and ignore the lunatics on the other side of the Atlantic.
I have given up – there’s no point in even pretending anymore that Trump would have a hidden plan to get the EU to act against Russia đ
You will like this morning’s post.
And besides, it’s in English and so filled with analyses that Eisenhower would have knighted me đ
Good, we’ll put the transatlantic link on hold as long as he’s running loose. Looking forward to the showdown đȘđ»âđ»âđ»!
Yes, you will like it đ
Got a feeling. The point of no return is about to be crossed for Putin and Trump. Some of Europe’s countries have a plan and preferably want to involve more. But at a certain point, drastic things can happen.
Yes, it’s a bit difficult to know when it’s past, but we’re well on our way.
A bit of a record, I must admit đ€Ł
After all the boring stuff today, I’m ending the day with this! I hope it’s true! I’m skeptical, but Ukraine is so amazingly creative!!!!
https://bsky.app/profile/twmcltd.bsky.social/post/3lin6fervc22h
Yes, that would be almost sensational đł
We are all Cornucopians here, I guess đ
I admit that I have been a bit spoiled on Cornu by a small piece of software, or whatever it is called, that makes it easy to see new posts with a red marker, and collapses posts without new replies since the last time you were online.
It would be great to have such a function here too. Does anyone know if it’s available?
Vafan MXT why are we behind Cornu in technology đł
Hello Johan, I registered today to send you this podcast episode. Especially when Friedman describes the Republican senators and the casino analogy, it was good. And of course, Newton’s 3rd law. For some reason, I thought, “This is Johan01’s style, he just has to listen to Friedman.” The rest of you should listen too!
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President Trump appears ready to cut a deal that could end Russiaâs war in Ukraine without ever consulting Ukraine. In this episode, the deputy Opinion editor Patrick Healy talks to the Opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman about Trumpâs unpredictable approach to foreign policy.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3j1rRIg4MomLXd3puM9OIf?si=pws4-AG5T_SZ4LeSpkrGgQ
https://pca.st/episode/49e99fac-734c-432c-a272-8cdade23f309
Thank you and welcome to the number 1 comment field in Europe. Formula1 is hopeless.
Thank you and thanks for starting the blog! Now that you’ve started it, I follow Noel and you on Bluesky and come here. Then C becomes a bit redundant, at least in the comment section. However, that time saving is well compensated for by the Ukraine The Latest podcast since I discovered it.
AMF breaks the trend and opens up to becoming a direct owner in the now sizzling defense industry.
“We have clear return requirements from our owners and 4.5 million customers, and want to be part of that journey,” says Katarina Romberg, the new head of the pension giant’s asset management of nearly 850 billion SEK.
https://www.di.se/digital/trendskiftet-pensionsjatten-vill-kopa-forsvarsaktier/
Finally, AMF has woken up, hopefully many funds will follow in their footsteps.
From former commander of the Ukrainian army, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, ex Commander AFU, now Ukrainian ambassador in the UKđŹđ§.
“Despite the fact that the situation on the battlefield in the summer of 2023 had changed dramatically, and by the way, the rules of warfare had evolved completely. But from now on, I would say – no. I was completely sure that if we inflicted as many losses as possible on the Russian army and Russia, these losses would eventually force [Moscow] to refrain from further actions. But that was entirely my mistake. From today onwards, we see that human resources are probably among the cheapest for Russia.”
https://x.com/coxoxoffoxoffic/status/1892758629519958390?s=46
The referenced tweet contains more. Among other things about thread drones and original source.
Expanded from the source:
“Today it is evident that human resources for Russia may be one of the cheapest assets. This is something we must consider. Inflicting maximum losses on the enemy is still relevant, but it is absolutely not the key to securing the final victory.”
https://russiaanalyzed.substack.com/p/valerii-zaluzhnyis-assessment-of?utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
âWith General Kellogg, we discussed the frontline situation, the need to free all our prisoners of war held in Russia, and the necessity of a clear, reliable system of security guaranteesâone that ensures this war never returns and that Russia never destroys lives again.â
â Volodymyr ZelenskyyđșđŠ
https://x.com/zelenskyyua/status/1892714137492312352?s=46
âMed General Kellogg diskuterade vi frontlinjesituationen, behovet av att frige alla vĂ„ra krigsfĂ„ngar som hĂ„lls i Ryssland, och nödvĂ€ndigheten av ett tydligt, pĂ„litligt system av sĂ€kerhetsgarantierâett som sĂ€kerstĂ€ller att denna krig aldrig Ă„tervĂ€nder och att Ryssland aldrig mer förstör liv.â
â Volodymyr ZelenskyyđșđŠ
https://x.com/zelenskyyua/status/1892714137492312352?s=46
âIf Europe wants to survive, it must take defense as seriously as Poland does.â
https://open.substack.com/pub/topsecretumbra/p/only-poland-can-save-europe-now?selection=b8ae563b-7c6b-4c92-aa70-642c4831f3b9&r=28193j&utm_medium=ios
If Europe wants to survive, it must take defense as seriously as Poland does. In response to European anger at Vanceâs MSC speech, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk pleaded with fellow EU members to stop blaming the Trump administration and get serious about defense: âI will ask the prime ministers gathered in Paris today directly, are they ready to make a serious decision? Poland is unfortunately an exception to the rule in Europe at the moment. This absolutely has to change.â
âIf Europe wants to survive, it must take defense as seriously as Poland does.â
âTusk: âI will ask the prime ministers gathered in Paris today directly, are they ready to make a serious decision? Poland is unfortunately an exception to the rule in Europe at the moment. This absolutely has to change.ââ
5% of GDP is approximately 22.5% of the state budget…