Ukraine has carried out extensive drone attacks on several regions in Russia | Today’s report on Russian losses

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Kyiv Independent reports that several regions in Russia have been attacked by Ukrainian drones. Among other things, a fire is said to have broken out at the Primorsk port where a fuel tank has been damaged. The attacks are also reported to have disrupted Russian air traffic, including the closure of the Russian international airport Pulkovo in Saint Petersburg. Russian authorities have announced that a total of 249 Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Russia during the night. No information has been confirmed yet, but hopefully, we will receive more information during the day, preferably about additional targets hit. Read more here.

Ukrainian commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, who leads Ukraine’s drone forces, reports that they have taken out over 8,776 Russian soldiers since the start of winter, and that Russian losses now exceed what Russia can replace. He believes this marks a turning point in the war, with the focus now on eliminating soldiers primarily rather than equipment. He also explains that a fully functioning “ecosystem” is required for drone operations to succeed. It’s not enough to have a skilled drone pilot; it requires a comprehensive system and resources that combine surveillance, electronic warfare, and attack capabilities. All missions are recorded and analyzed to quickly adapt tactics. Read more here.

Russian Losses in Ukraine

Once again, a day with more normal losses for KWIA. Were those three days of high losses possibly a one-time occurrence? Perhaps a sign of a Russian offensive attempt that quickly faltered? There is still talk of a larger Russian spring offensive on the way; we will see how that turns out. Right now, it feels equally likely that Ukraine will go on the offensive this time.

  • 970 KWIA
  • 1 Tank
  • 5 AFVs
  • 24 Artillery systems
  • 1 MLRS
  • 1999 UAVs
  • 136 Vehicles and Fuel tanks

For those interested, there is a post with total Russian losses since the start of the war.

Russian Activities in Ukraine

A slightly lower number of combat encounters, which may explain the lower KWIA above, even though drones now seem to be the primary weapon. Unfortunately, many KABs and also many Russian suicide drones.

  • 134 battles
  • 67 air strikes
  • 285 KABs
  • 9,266 suicide drones
  • 3,811 artillery attacks, including 57 from MLRS

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  4. MXT

    “The EU is limiting the flow of confidential material to Hungary and leaders are meeting in smaller groups – as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of long-standing suspicions Viktor Orbán’s government is sharing information with Russia. The news that Orbán’s people inform Moscow about EU Council meetings in every detail shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone,“ Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.”

  6. Proxima

    Thank you MXT for your diligent work in reporting from Ukraine/Iran.
    Primorsk was interesting. Fewer “shadow ships” in the Baltic Sea could be the result.
    Strait of Hormuz: Here Iran really has a Trump card up its sleeve. I would guess that the “intelligence phenomenon” Trump declares victory before Easter and leaves the rest of the conflict in Europe’s lap.

    1. MXT

      Thank you for your contributions and for being a loyal visitor and commentator!!!

      Yes, it is noticeable that Trump is trying to evade. The USA has the world’s largest military power and the fact that they are asking for help is hardly because they wouldn’t be able to handle it themselves if they really wanted to.

      They want to avoid responsibility, losses, and skyrocketing costs.

      It doesn’t look good for Trump when American soldiers are killed and what if Iran were to sink an American ship in the strait???

      Then the debate in the USA has started to focus to some extent on the costs of the war, so he probably wants to get away with it as cheaply as possible.

      He keeps talking about how the USA has supported NATO but it is rather predominantly other countries that have supported the USA.

      Of course, it is in our own interest to open the strait, at the same time I can’t help but think that the USA and Israel should sort out this mess that they have put themselves in, and actually the whole world.

      Extremely clumsy to start a war without coordinating at all with Europe or NATO countries and then come and ask for help… Sure, they wanted to keep it secret to gain an advantage, but then it doesn’t rhyme well with the fact that they started the war because the negotiations on nuclear weapons were not leading anywhere. If that had been the case, they would of course have first threatened with war and issued ultimatums, now they just attacked.

      Ironically, Trump also tries to blame the war between Ukraine and Russia on Ukraine and argues that they should not have started a war when they have no cards. Ukraine was attacked by Russia. Here it is the USA that has attacked Iran. Since they are calling for help, how are the USA’s cards looking?

    2. MXT

      Yes, the fact that they have attacked Primorsk is significant, and if they continue to do so, it will be a huge setback for Russia’s exports.

      (Got caught up in thoughts about Trump so I forgot the most important part 😄). 

  7. MXT

    Oil prices are rising slightly after Trump’s threat to attack Iran’s power plants.

    Crude ~101
    Brent ~113
    Ural ~104.8 (Has dropped, but these numbers are from the 20th)

    Oil prices have temporarily been higher than this before, but only temporarily. Considering the closing prices for the day, it is the highest so far.

    Brent is the most important global price, and it is the price most of the seaborne oil is sold after, which is essentially the price Europe pays. Even though not all oil we buy is “Brent,” it is still the Brent price that governs.

    In this case, Crude refers to WTI Crude, i.e., American oil, and Ural is, of course, Russia.

    1. maggan

      Do you mean temporarily higher in the near future during the current conflict?

      When they were $150 per barrel in 2008, there was a short spike followed by $120 for about three years around 2010-2015. So we have endured $120 for a longer period.

      1. MXT

        Yes, I meant now during the Iran war. It was up to around 115-120 some days, but before closing, it had dropped back so it doesn’t show when looking at the charts afterwards. So even though it looks like it’s at its highest right now, it has actually been higher.

        Yes, it’s true that we have had higher prices before and of course we will survive it, we will also survive at 200 USD/barrel if we end up there. It was rather mostly a high demand after the financial crisis that drove up prices. It was more of a natural development even though it also partly depended on capacity reductions in Libya and sanctions against Iran.

        It’s just a shame that money that could go to more sensible things disappears in unnecessary costs. Especially if a certain part will now depend on real costs due to destroyed equipment, etc., which will delay the recovery.

  8. 205

    An attack primarily by the Russians, not the opposite drone warfare, against advancing Russians.

     

    The war against Iran is Europe’s. If Russia had not had support from partners like Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Venezuela, but perhaps most importantly from the former, Europe would not have had a war on its eastern flank. Ukraine would have already won in 2023. This according to Yuri Budanov, former head of the security apparatus that had the best insight into Russia throughout the war, including planning, preparations, and successful execution of the suppression of the Russian airborne forces at Hostomel Airport on the first day of the war (source: your own blog). Zelensky has also been clear that they consider the war against Iran necessary. All of this I have posted about here but like water 💦 off a duck’s 🪿 back, you continue to blindly criticize the US effort. Wouldn’t it have been better for Europe to be on alert from the beginning with the knowledge of the outcome of negotiations with the USA and Venezuela, and be ready with efforts? And the awareness of the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Then maybe there wouldn’t have been discussions for weeks before Europe finally steps up (according to last week’s announcement), and maybe the oil price would have already been at low levels, perhaps lower even before the war as Iran has also faced oil export sanctions.

    “Ukraine would have retaken all occupied territories if it were not for Moscow’s support from its allies”

    — Yuri Budanov

    https://x.com/astraiaintel/status/2027692169339805806/video/1

     

      1. 205

        Promoting opposition forces: opposition Persians, Kurds, Azerbaijanis, and other groups, which the USA/Israel strengthens while weakening the regime. The purpose of this is a soft and as close as possible to an organic change of power. The same strategy as in Syria and Venezuela. And soon Cuba.

        2. fedtmule

          If I don’t completely misremember, the Azerbaijanis constitute the largest minority group in Iran, and if they were to be subjected to even more or harsher abuses and oppression, it is likely that Azerbaijan will not stand idly by and passively watch. If the Iranian regime were to then militarily attack the capable Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijanis’ cousins the Turks would come to their aid, and then both the mullahs and the remnants of the old Persian empire would reach their final destination faster than a high-speed train in Japan.

    3. Umlaut

      The EU has been completely blinded by Wandel durch Handel initially, then they surely can’t have been so stupid to continue believing in it, but that it was political suicide to cut off trade with cheap Russian gas and cheap Chinese electronics. There we, the people, also have ourselves to blame, because we get the politicians we deserve. Their perspective is a maximum of four years to secure their place in parliament, and we don’t look further than our wallets. Bluntly put, there are politicians as well as voters who look further, but not enough.

      2. fedtmule

        I think we should grill both Schröder and Merkel slowly over a gas grill fueled by fossil gas from Russia.
        I don’t understand why the Germans repeatedly engage in self-harming behavior such as shutting down their nuclear power plants to replace them with wind power and Russian gas.

  9. MXT

    Off-Topic, trams

    “Hitler defeated Zielinski in French local election

    The mayoral election in the northeastern French city of Arcis-sur-Aube has become a world sensation – because of the candidates’ names. Charles Hittler and Antoine Renault-Zielinski competed for power in the city with just over 2,800 inhabitants.

    When the votes were counted on Sunday evening, it became clear that the independent incumbent mayor Charles Hittler is re-elected, writes Le Figaro.

    Charles Hittler receives 40 percent of the votes and Zielinski ends up in third place.”
    https://omni.se/hittler-besegrade-zielinski-i-franskt-lokalval/a/k0wq56

    1. MXT

      Unfortunately, it’s about the same with Coca Cola.

      They say they have reduced their own brands, but at the same time they continue to sell, mainly the essences for production, both through the main brand and subsidiaries.

      It’s been a while since I saw films from stores in Russia, but a year ago there also seemed to be no shortage of Coca Cola (or Pepsi, although Coca Cola seemed more common) in the stores (of course, it could have been faked too, but I don’t think so).

      https://leave-russia.org/

       

      1. 205

        Looks like a Swiss licensee, where Coca-Cola owns about 1/4. Swiss companies and sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine are not always compatible. What about the American-based company and Russia?

         

        Then there’s Pepsi on a completely different level when it comes to involvement in Russia, this has been the case for a long time.

        1. MXT

          It’s the image to the right that concerns Coca Cola USA even though the Swiss subsidiary is mentioned there as well.

          They have said they will withdraw, but in 2023 they still had revenue there even though it had decreased. Pepsi, on the other hand, first promised to withdraw but then they seem to continue as usual.

          So yes, Coca Cola is indeed somewhat better than Pepsi, but they also can’t resist doing business with Russia.

           

          1. 205

            There is probably Cuba-cola, Jolt-cola, and more options while waiting for the extraction. The first-mentioned can go well with Cubata. Otherwise, it will be Cuba libre. Trump is apparently in the process of liberating (maybe just around the corner now if things calm down in MÖ)

  12. 205

    📈📉”Ukraine’s defense forces thwart the Russian attacker’s plans

    For four days this week, from March 17 to March 20, 2026, the intensity of the enemy’s offensive actions increased. The enemy attempted to break through our troops’ defense lines on several strategic directions simultaneously. Fierce battles took place along the entire front line. In total, the enemy carried out 619 storm attacks during these four days.

    The occupiers concentrated their main attack on the directions of Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivsk, where the number of enemy attacks was highest. In particular, the enemy attacked our troops’ positions 163 times on the Pokrovsk direction and 96 times on the Oleksandrivsk direction.

    The situation remained tense towards Kostiantynivka, where Russian troops carried out 84 storm attacks, as well as towards Ocheretyn, Lyman, and Kupiansk, where over 150 combat clashes occurred in total.

    Despite immense pressure and the deployment of significant reserves, the Russian command failed to accomplish the set tasks.

    Thanks to the professional and coordinated efforts of the Ukrainian soldiers, the enemy’s offensive was stopped on several fronts. Intense fighting is still ongoing in some parts of the front, but the enemy is forced to regroup its forces.
    The occupiers are trying to reinforce with new units and prepare for further attacks, focusing on deteriorating weather conditions that, according to their perception, should reduce the effectiveness of the Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance service and hinder the operation of our drone systems and artillery.

    The Russian military leadership has thrown tens of thousands of soldiers into “meat grinder” assaults, but the price for this offensive attempt has proven to be catastrophic for the attacker. During four days of intense assaults, the enemy has lost over 6,090 soldiers, dead and wounded. The enemy’s total losses for the week amounted to approximately 8,710 dead and severely injured.
    The defense forces also destroyed a significant amount of the enemy’s military equipment and weapons.

    We were prepared for the escalation of the Russian horde’s attacks, so we made necessary command decisions. The troops were reinforced and supplied with military equipment, weapons, and ammunition.

    At the same time, I want to emphasize that the successful resistance to the enemy’s massive attacks was made possible above all thanks to the courage and endurance of every soldier who carries out their combat missions and holds their positions under these extremely difficult conditions.

    Just like four years ago, at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian defenders have demonstrated their superiority on the battlefield. In some fronts, our soldiers have taken the initiative and carried out their own active efforts using a tactic of active defense.

    I thank the soldiers who have resisted the enemy’s pressures, held the established lines, and continue to liberate Ukrainian territory from the invaders.

    Among others, I extend my sincere thanks to the 82nd and 95th separate airborne and assault brigades, the 3rd, 5th, and 92nd separate assault brigades, the 1st, 33rd, 225th, 425th, and 475th separate assault regiments in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the 4th and 14th separate brigades for operational tasks in the Ukrainian National Guard, and other combat units defending and fighting the enemy.

    Honor to Ukraine!”

    – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine / CinC AF of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi

    1. 205

      17-20 March 2026

      N Slobozhansky 16
      S Slobozhansky 49
      Kupyansk 48
      Lyman 49
      Slovyansk 47
      Kramatorsk 12
      💥Kostjantynivka 133
      💥Pokrovsk 187
      Oleksandrivskij 21
      Huliaipole 78
      Orikhivsk 8
      Prydniprovskij 1

      Sum sectors 🇷🇺 649
      Unlocalized (🇺🇦) 244
      Total 893

    2. fedtmule

      Even though history rarely repeats itself completely, perhaps one can still dare to draw parallels to December 1944 and Hitler’s squandering of the last German reserves through the Ardennes Offensive and the Russian spring and summer offensives of 2026. Let us hope that at least some part of Johan’s prophecies can come true and that we will see the Russian scum bleed out and Ukraine can go on the offensive in earnest.

    1. 205

      The stomach has, in which Trump has voter base.

       

      ”The former vice president, who has long been an advocate for a strong American deterrent weapon worldwide, emphasized that ”around this administration, and to some extent within it, there have been increasingly strong voices demanding that the USA should withdraw from its role as leader of the free world. Isolationist voices have gained ground in certain parts of the Republican Party.”

      ”But fortunately, President Trump turned a deaf ear to these voices last year when he struck against Iran, and this year, when he initiated Operation Epic Fury”, Pence emphasized. ”I think it is very honorable of him.”

      Pence argued that it ”reflects where the overwhelming majority of Republicans stand. Republicans understand that America is the arsenal of democracy, that we are leaders of the free world, that we have a duty to lead.”

      And referring to his former boss during Trump’s first administration, Pence said: ”I have told people many times that I am proud of President Trump for making the decision to initiate Operation Epic Fury. But I am not surprised, because the president I serve is not an isolationist.”

      Mike Pence in an interview with Fox News

       

  15. alfaomega

    Trump is now backing off on the attacks against Iran for five days, as they seem to be engaging in talks with Iran. Time will tell if there is any substance in this or if it’s just the usual Taco regarding deadlines. But it’s good for the stock markets, and just the same handling as usual…..

    1. 205

      Similar to Venezuela, it is preferable to opt for a voluntary retreat that still achieves the same as a military solution. In Venezuela, political prisoners have been released without a single shot being fired since Maduro was removed.

      And what can the release of political prisoners lead to (besides them likely becoming low-wage slaves for Trump at his Maga di Lago)?

       

       

       

    2. DenGamle

      It became a TACO as an unusually wise walker-assisted dinosaur predicted. 😎

      Edit: and now the deadline is 5 days, so in 5 days there will be a new TACO according to this ancient, staggering giant in predicting the future.

      1. fedtmule

        I suspect that Trump and Co have seriously started to look at the countdown clock for the midterm elections, possibly combined with a little pinch of market manipulation to add some spice to investments for friends and acquaintances.

  16. 205

    Off-topic, Swedish crime.

    “The Club: He has been with us since childhood

    Updated Mar 22, 2026 at 16:51Published Mar 22, 2026 at 14:00

    On Saturday evening, a young man was shot to death in Örebro.

    The man was a talented football player in one of the city’s larger football clubs.

    – He had been with us since childhood, says a representative of the club. ”

    “Late on Saturday evening, police were called to the residential area of Väster in Örebro. A man in his 20s had been shot outdoors and his life could not be saved.

    The young man played football in one of Örebro’s larger football clubs and is said to have been previously completely unconvicted and without known connections to the gang environment.”

    – Expressen

  18. johan No.1

    Interest rates in the USA are rising – could that be part of this?

    Israel absolutely does not want Trump to back down now before the regime change – does that seem reasonable?

    Can Israel end and/or end itself where ending is a regime change.

    That’s where we discover where the citizens stand – we believe they want to get rid of the mullah regime but we don’t know or how.

    That has been critical all along and from what I can gather, there is increasing resistance against the regime. If Trump chickens out, it should continue as planned – that’s what I think.

  19. MXT

    Someone is lying.

    “❗️Iran’s IRGC-linked Tasnim News denied that any negotiations with the US have taken place. The statement rejected Trump’s claims and said Iran will continue its defense strategy until deterrence is achieved. It also dismissed pressure on financial markets and warnings over the Strait of Hormuz”

    “Incomprehensive rambling. US President Trump paused planned US strikes on Iranian power and energy infrastructure for five days after two days of “very good and productive” talks with Iran. Discussions on a broader resolution will continue through the week”

    https://bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3mhpztitjnc2u

  20. johan No.1

    Was also a first test of everyone’s weapons and from what I can see the USA came out on top.

    If there is no change of regime – expect total destabilization in the Middle East and a lot of terrorism in the West.

     

    1. fedtmule

      Yes, first Trump has made himself enemies with Canada and almost all of the (former) allies in Europe, made Japan and South Korea nervously look for new acquaintances and new company. To this he has now added countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and others to the list of those wondering what have we done to deserve this treatment. I believe that most of these countries will no longer put so many of their “eggs in the American basket” in the future, as it has so far mostly resulted in an epic mess.
      I wonder what and who is next on Trump’s list of friends. Australia and New Zealand have not received much of his attention yet…..
      It will truly be an interesting experience for the next administration to step into the White House and realize that a little vacuuming and a light dusting is not enough, it will take several weeks of cleaning up the mess left behind by Trump.
      I really miss Ronald Reagan and even Richard Nixon would have felt like a completely unblemished bride, free from all corruption and abuse of power in their time.
      For the record, I must add that I don’t think Obama and Biden were stars either.

    1. MXT

      Well, suspect that one might have seen how the world’s stock exchanges reacted and how the oil price rose and realized that it was best to withdraw the threat before the US stock exchanges had a chance to open.

      First thought that he was planning to make a profit from stock manipulation, but then he would of course have had to wait to regret it until tonight. Of course, it is possible to trade outside the stock exchange as well.. 😄

  24. MXT

    The oil price is falling sharply and the stock markets are turning up after Donald Trump’s announcement that the USA is pausing its planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure.

    “This is probably a sign that Trump is starting to get cold feet. This is a first positive step,” says Formue’s chief strategist Christian Lie to E24.

    The announcement dampens concerns about disruptions in the global oil supply after days of escalating threats between the USA and Iran, while energy companies are under pressure on the stock market.

    “Stockholm Stock Exchange started the week with a significant decline after Trump’s weekend threats to attack Iranian energy facilities. But when the president announced that all such plans are postponed for five days, the market turned around. At 12:10 it looks like this:

    • OMXSPI: +1.3%
    • OMXS30: +1.6%
    …. ….”

    Sources:
    https://omni.se/expert-om-trumps-vandning-borjar-nog-fa-kalla-fotter/a/oEEL5m
    https://omni.se/stockholm-mot-annu-en-rod-oppning-efter-trumps-hot/a/JObPGm

  25. johan No.1

    Since the USA has air superiority, they don’t need to use very expensive ammunition, it works fine with cheap drones and “dumber” bombs.

    Probably the markets are playing tricks?

    The midterm election as someone writes above?

    But the solution is not to leave everything, then it will presumably get worse?

    I think it’s words, then we’ll see how it goes?

    The bombing continues, it’s only the energy infrastructure that is spared.

    1. MXT

      Well, it’s not over, it was probably just the latest threat that was withdrawn. You never know, maybe he’ll go full-TACO with it too to save the election, but then he has to declare victory anyway, otherwise it will be even worse for him.

      1. fedtmule

        Anders Borg has looked into both the crystal ball and among the tea leaves, and a few days ago he predicted that Trump would consider himself finished and blow it all off within the two-week time frame.
        We’ll just have to wait and see if the prophecy comes true.

      2. Proxima

        Trump’s temperament is not that of a calm and enduring field marshal, that’s for sure. He flits around and stirs in every pot he can get his hands on. Soon he will end the war and to all who care to listen, he says that the USA has achieved a heroic victory and “bombed the hell out of Iran.” The Strait of Hormuz is insignificant to the USA so Europe’s cowardly politicians can handle it well. Then he immediately moves on to threatening Cuba by raising their tariffs to 100%. Until someone tells him that the only export Cuba has to the USA is air and Cuban exiles. 🇨🇺

        1. 205

          Then what remains of the Iranian regime is buried Revolutionary Guards with Shaheds. Closer to plan D and a Saddam Hussein than the first blow that Johan believes has been missed. So militarily the war is not yet won, and it is not over for the mullahs. But if there has been a lack of opportunity for forces within and around Iran to start stirring and shaking up in the Iranian soil, it is now. Not certain that the USA/Trump needs to do much more.

  28. MXT

    Wondering if he is going to invite Belarus as a member of the Board of Peace?

    “The United States is considering inviting Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House or Mar-a-Lago, U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale told the Financial Times in an interview published March 23.

    The potential visit would mark a sharp shift in Washington’s approach toward Minsk after years of isolation imposed following the regime’s violent crackdown on protests in 2020.” https://kyivindependent.com/us-eyes-trump-lukashenko-white-house-meeting-amid-thaw-in-ties/

    1. MXT

      By the way, why doesn’t Trump ask all the members of the Board of Peace for help with Iran?
      He has his own little NATO there, right?

      I saw that he invited Russia and China to BoP, but so far they don’t seem to really want to join. 😂

  29. MXT

    Off-Topic, nuclear power

    Johan No.1, I thought it was going to be built in my backyard? Disappointed!

    “Application for nuclear power in a new location – first in 50 years

    The company Kärnfull Next has submitted an application to the government to build four to six small nuclear reactors in Valdemarsvik municipality, reports SVT Nyheter. This is the first application in over 50 years to build nuclear power at a new location in Sweden.

    Acting Minister for Climate and the Environment Johan Britz (L) describes the day as historic.

    – We are clear in this government – we want more nuclear power in Sweden, he says.

    After the government has taken a stand on the application, the municipality must approve the project before it is reviewed by the Land and Environment Court and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority. Kärnfull Next’s strategic chief John Ahlberg says that the company feels confident after extensive studies and test drilling.”
    https://omni.se/ansokan-om-karnkraft-pa-ny-plats-forsta-pa-50-ar/a/2ppnEr

  32. johan No.1

    Have the geniuses in the thread considered that maybe the opposition doesn’t want the country to be destroyed?

    the prince has newly asked for it so maybe that’s why?

  33. johan No.1

    We are already at war, so why do so many have blinders on?

    Iran is now at full war, USA, Russia, Ukraine. Baltic borders and drones.

    only China is missing

  35. MXT

    Israel takes Donald Trump’s latest statements on negotiations and thaw with Iran with a grain of salt, says an Israeli security source to Sky News.

    – It’s Monday morning in the USA, the start of the trading week, says the source.

    The source believes that Trump is buying time and keeping the markets satisfied until the Marines arrive and the next phase of the war can begin.

    Trump has paused attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days and claims that successful negotiations are ongoing between the countries.

    Iran strongly denies that any talks have been held with the USA at all, stating that the line on the Strait of Hormuz – that no ships from the USA or its allies are allowed through – remains unchanged.

  36. MXT

    “❗️Russia plans to deploy 4 ground control stations for long-range UAVs on the territory of Belarus (!) as well as on the temporarily occupied lands of Ukraine – according to Zelenskyy following a report by the head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), Ivashchenko.

    The Russian command is attempting to exaggerate the achievements of its troops on the front line and use such data from the headquarters of the occupying contingent group in negotiations

    We have irrefutable evidence that the Russians continue to provide intelligence information to the Iranian regime.”

    https://bsky.app/profile/militarynewsua.bsky.social/post/3mhqfqj6klc2u

    1. MXT

      He seems to believe that an agreement is also close at hand.

      “As soon as an agreement between the USA and Iran is reached, the oil price will plummet. That’s what Donald Trump tells reporters, according to Reuters.

      An agreement would also mean that the Strait of Hormuz opens, he argues.

      – All I’m saying is that we are in the midst of a real opportunity to reach an agreement, the president says.

      Reuters notes that Iran, in turn, has come out and denied Trump’s statements about talks.”
      https://omni.se/trump-om-oljepriset-kommer-sjunka-som-en-sten/a/oEERlm

  41. johan No.1

    It probably works for a while longer to talk down the risk anyway this week they did succeed, right?

    Then Israel and the USA are pulling slightly in different directions so Israel might flare up again?

    Something that would provide total de-risk for the markets would of course be if the regime fell 😀

    The fact that the USA and Israel have attacked oil infrastructure and fought oil tankers is a bit off – it doesn’t fit into the bigger picture because they did it before Iran did, but after Iran sent robots in all directions, so they KNEW that Iran would retaliate.

    This war could have been fought without it, it makes ZERO difference how much oil the regime can sell in the coming months and the USA has also placed robots in important regime banks.

    Reza and the opposition naturally want as much as possible to remain intact.

    So I don’t have a really good explanation for what prompted it, it also came early enough so it wasn’t a question of the USA/Israel losing and striking out what they could.

      1. CB500four

        It could be about that.. too. So far, it is Iran that has maintained the blockade, so Iranian tankers have passed through the strait unhindered. 

        I wonder what China would do if the USA ensures that they are left without Iranian oil?

  42. johan No.1

    Can you buy shares in Blykulla, which is going to build the nuclear power plant in Gävle?

    That sounds like the future and definitely worth investing in, seeing MXT having to cycle past nuclear reactors on the way to work 👍

    2. Proxima

      The Gävle region is becoming a real power center. Forsmark, Älvkarleby, and possibly Norrsundet. Cheap electricity in sub-area 3 if the plans become reality. Vattenfall is also planning a new investment in Ringhals. Perhaps to the delight of those living in sub-area 4. I myself voted for line 2 in the vote on 23/3 1980. Exactly 26 years ago today.

      1. Proxima

        Counts like a rake. It should be 46 years ago. Excuse the fact that fighting was the only arithmetic you really learned in school. And that was mostly taught during breaks 🤕

  44. CB500four

    What is this then? Is it actually as crazy as it looks that he is using a crisis that he created himself, consciously or unconsciously, to blackmail the EU?

    1. Flurrevuppen

      With the entire Middle East’s oil flow cut off and Russia’s oil exports severely reduced, the USA holds strong cards when it comes to the world’s oil and gas supply. I have been waiting for some announcement on how they plan to use that position… I was wondering if there would be oil export tariffs… but this was a more direct action.

      We’ll see if there will be a blockade against oil exports from Canada in the future…

  45. Bal

    Has anyone else reacted to something regarding Iran? My feeling is that the Mullahs and their representatives do not actually hold the decision-making power. They seem to have been given the opportunity to role-play as important figures and introduce Islam into the country, but the real decision-making power does not lie with them. Who are the true faces behind the power?

      1. Bal

        But my thought is that the Mulls have never been anything other than executors of others’ politics/power. Perhaps a crazy thought but still.

    2. Umlaut

      The mullahs have probably been ruling Iran without any puppet master, then it is so that power corrupts. And the mullahs’ own military force IRGC may well have the upper hand now that Iran is in the midst of a raging war, and that someone there then indirectly gets to choose the ayatollah may not be so strange.

  46. johan No.1

    A bit confused – the media portrays Mona’s 52% who voted for her in the confidence vote as a major loss.

    Seriously, don’t we have rules for a simple majority and that’s what applied, or am I missing something?

    Didn’t she win?

    Or is the media not independent here and everyone should read johanno1.se instead?

     

    2. Umlaut

      Well, as the only candidate, you probably need higher numbers to be considered to have good support behind you. Just look at North Korea.

  47. Proxima

    After Ukraine’s success in Primorsk, there is not much joy for the Russians as the price of oil has risen to $120 per barrel.
    This is a hard blow for Russia.

  48. Elan Tedronai

    I still hope that the American map from 2006 will be dusted off, where the Kurds get their own country. They should get the Syrian, Iraqi, and Iranian parts of Kurdistan. Unfortunately, Turkey will never accept it even if they are not forced to give up their part of Kurdistan.

  50. N Eklund

    Sweden in Ukraine at X: “We were delighted to welcome to Ukraine the Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Micael

    We held many fruitful meetings, visited beautiful Ukrainian cities and places, and honored the memory of Ukraine’s fallen heroes.

    We met with many Ukrainian military personnel, commanders, and Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Syrskyi, became the first person to be awarded the Gold Medal of Merit of the Swedish Armed Forces.

    Everywhere and always, we emphasize the importance and continuation of Swedish support in Ukraine’s vital, determined, and dignified struggle against Russian aggression.

    General Bydén, the Swedish Armed Forces, and all of Sweden stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

    Together to victory! Glory to Ukraine!

    https://x.com/SwedeninUA/status/2036128087877030121

    Translated from Ukrainian to English by X

    1. CB500four

      Ouch, low-key behavior invites more violence when it comes to the Russians. Now it’s time to help Ukraine where we can, so they can help us where we need. Take over the air defense in western Ukraine, for example.

    1. MXT

      If it turns out that it is not due to smoking (accident) but that Iran is involved in it, one can consider what consequences it may have.

       

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