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6/ Europe, in my view, should remain strong and become more assertive toward its adversaries. We have returned to a world where power is defined solely by those holding the biggest clubs. And if you don’t have big enough club - you will be someone’s breakfast
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
6/ Europe, in my view, should remain strong and become more assertive toward its adversaries. We have returned to a world where power is defined solely by those holding the biggest clubs. And if you don’t have big enough club - you will be someone’s breakfast
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5/ I am not convinced the United States will navigate its political crisis without some form of violent outcome during the next presidential election, as one side has clear incentives not to relinquish power even if it loses, something that has already been attempted once.
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
5/ I am not convinced the United States will navigate its political crisis without some form of violent outcome during the next presidential election, as one side has clear incentives not to relinquish power even if it loses, something that has already been attempted once.
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4/ It is always difficult to predict the future with precision, but with reasonable confidence I can say that unless a major disruption occurs, we are moving toward a so-called multipolar world, accompanied by forces territorial shifts and resource redistribution
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
4/ It is always difficult to predict the future with precision, but with reasonable confidence I can say that unless a major disruption occurs, we are moving toward a so-called multipolar world, accompanied by forces territorial shifts and resource redistribution
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3/ Predictably, other actors such as China and Russia now feel far more confident in their broader geostrategic positions, whether in Russia’s ability to reshape Europe’s security landscape or China’s growing dominance in the Pacific and occupation of Taiwan
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
3/ Predictably, other actors such as China and Russia now feel far more confident in their broader geostrategic positions, whether in Russia’s ability to reshape Europe’s security landscape or China’s growing dominance in the Pacific and occupation of Taiwan
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2/ The processes we are witnessing, including the dismantling of the post-Cold War system, are unlikely to be reversible anytime soon, and a change in U.S. leadership in the coming years can’t not undo the damage that began during the DJT administration.
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
2/ The processes we are witnessing, including the dismantling of the post-Cold War system, are unlikely to be reversible anytime soon, and a change in U.S. leadership in the coming years can’t not undo the damage that began during the DJT administration.
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❗️Czech President Petr Pavel has warned the West against making any concessions to Russia in the war against Ukraine.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, he warned that a Putin victory would mean a defeat for democratic states. Pavel compared the current situation to 1938,
In an interview with The Sunday Times, he warned that a Putin victory would mean a defeat for democratic states. Pavel compared the current situation to 1938,
December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
❗️Czech President Petr Pavel has warned the West against making any concessions to Russia in the war against Ukraine.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, he warned that a Putin victory would mean a defeat for democratic states. Pavel compared the current situation to 1938,
In an interview with The Sunday Times, he warned that a Putin victory would mean a defeat for democratic states. Pavel compared the current situation to 1938,
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India is reportedly set to help Russia produce drones that could be used against Ukraine. Moscow is offering tech transfers and battlefield experience in return. A delegation from Russia’s FPV drone center visited India with Putin, signaling deepening defense ties. Modi called Russia a “true friend”
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
India is reportedly set to help Russia produce drones that could be used against Ukraine. Moscow is offering tech transfers and battlefield experience in return. A delegation from Russia’s FPV drone center visited India with Putin, signaling deepening defense ties. Modi called Russia a “true friend”
It’s still a smart idea to start withdrawing troops from the pocket.
❗️"The encirclement of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad does not exist. We are working on expanding logistical corridors."
This was stated by the Commander of the 7th Corps of the Assault Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yevhen Lasiychuk, who added:
This was stated by the Commander of the 7th Corps of the Assault Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yevhen Lasiychuk, who added:
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It’s still a smart idea to start withdrawing troops from the pocket.
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do, as it barely holds any of Pokrovsk now, to get the survivors out of Myronrahd, surely it must happen very soon.
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
do, as it barely holds any of Pokrovsk now, to get the survivors out of Myronrahd, surely it must happen very soon.
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it’s time to get out and as fast as possible - a move the Russians will no doubt be waiting for. They have been going out of their way to make the drone netted highways impossible by using thermite drones to burn the netting and remove the little protection they provide. Whatever Ukraine is going to
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
it’s time to get out and as fast as possible - a move the Russians will no doubt be waiting for. They have been going out of their way to make the drone netted highways impossible by using thermite drones to burn the netting and remove the little protection they provide. Whatever Ukraine is going to
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CONFUSION OVER MYRONRAHD
Some Ukrainian sources are insistent that the town has been cut off and Ukrainian Marines are trapped there, others saying it’s still being supplied by drones and it’s not inescapable.
My view is if we have reached the point it’s not yet inescapable then it soon will be so
Some Ukrainian sources are insistent that the town has been cut off and Ukrainian Marines are trapped there, others saying it’s still being supplied by drones and it’s not inescapable.
My view is if we have reached the point it’s not yet inescapable then it soon will be so
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
CONFUSION OVER MYRONRAHD
Some Ukrainian sources are insistent that the town has been cut off and Ukrainian Marines are trapped there, others saying it’s still being supplied by drones and it’s not inescapable.
My view is if we have reached the point it’s not yet inescapable then it soon will be so
Some Ukrainian sources are insistent that the town has been cut off and Ukrainian Marines are trapped there, others saying it’s still being supplied by drones and it’s not inescapable.
My view is if we have reached the point it’s not yet inescapable then it soon will be so
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Syrskyi has moved past that phase. His wording is precise, careful, and meant to reset expectations about the nature of the fight in Pokrovsk. The soldiers on the ground who are bleeding Russia already know exactly what the situation is.
#OSINT
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#OSINT
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Syrskyi has moved past that phase. His wording is precise, careful, and meant to reset expectations about the nature of the fight in Pokrovsk. The soldiers on the ground who are bleeding Russia already know exactly what the situation is.
#OSINT
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More importantly, Syrskyi never made such a claim, yet Warshall and other pro-Ukrainian channels are repeating it as if he did. This kind of oversimplification misleads civilians and distorts public understanding of an already complex and deteriorating situation.
Syrskyi’s point was precise.
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Syrskyi’s point was precise.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
More importantly, Syrskyi never made such a claim, yet Warshall and other pro-Ukrainian channels are repeating it as if he did. This kind of oversimplification misleads civilians and distorts public understanding of an already complex and deteriorating situation.
Syrskyi’s point was precise.
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Syrskyi’s point was precise.
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Presenting the entire northern sector as “held” territory, in a words and images, creates a false impression of control that does not exist on the ground and contradicts every credible frontline assessment.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Presenting the entire northern sector as “held” territory, in a words and images, creates a false impression of control that does not exist on the ground and contradicts every credible frontline assessment.
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"The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, the battle is ongoing." - Warshall (and others)
This Warshall map does harm to Ukraine’s war effort because it bears no resemblance to the context of Syrskyi’s statement or the tactical reality in Pokrovsk.
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This Warshall map does harm to Ukraine’s war effort because it bears no resemblance to the context of Syrskyi’s statement or the tactical reality in Pokrovsk.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the northern part of Pokrovsk, the battle is ongoing." - Warshall (and others)
This Warshall map does harm to Ukraine’s war effort because it bears no resemblance to the context of Syrskyi’s statement or the tactical reality in Pokrovsk.
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This Warshall map does harm to Ukraine’s war effort because it bears no resemblance to the context of Syrskyi’s statement or the tactical reality in Pokrovsk.
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This is my big soap box. We gave the presidency too much power with the PATRIOT Act, extrajudicial drone strikes, indefinite detention and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump is just using executive authority Congress gave to the presidency after 9/11 to maximum effect.
Congress, in my opinion has ceded too much of its authority to the Executive Branch in the last nearly quarter of a century. What the administration has been doing is simply part the Post 9/11 legacy. It’s got to stop. I say this as a GWOT era veteran.
Credit to Rand Paul. He hated extrajudicial drone strike killings under Obama and he HATES them under Trump where Congress has given no authorization.
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is my big soap box. We gave the presidency too much power with the PATRIOT Act, extrajudicial drone strikes, indefinite detention and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump is just using executive authority Congress gave to the presidency after 9/11 to maximum effect.
Congress, in my opinion has ceded too much of its authority to the Executive Branch in the last nearly quarter of a century. What the administration has been doing is simply part the Post 9/11 legacy. It’s got to stop. I say this as a GWOT era veteran.
Credit to Rand Paul. He hated extrajudicial drone strike killings under Obama and he HATES them under Trump where Congress has given no authorization.
December 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congress, in my opinion has ceded too much of its authority to the Executive Branch in the last nearly quarter of a century. What the administration has been doing is simply part the Post 9/11 legacy. It’s got to stop. I say this as a GWOT era veteran.
It doesn’t hurt to just walk away. The administration is just discrediting US foreign policy and setting itself up for failure every time they placate to Putin’s wishes. What worries me is Trump just giving into everything Putin wants and casting out Ukraine entirely.
❗️The United States has divided its "peace plan" for the war in Ukraine into 4 parts, according to The New York Times.
Citing sources, the outlet reports that one of the blocks concerns issues of Ukraine's sovereignty,
Citing sources, the outlet reports that one of the blocks concerns issues of Ukraine's sovereignty,
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It doesn’t hurt to just walk away. The administration is just discrediting US foreign policy and setting itself up for failure every time they placate to Putin’s wishes. What worries me is Trump just giving into everything Putin wants and casting out Ukraine entirely.
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The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel
www.stripes.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
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No compromise = no Ukrainian surrender.
Putin needs a complete victory or continued war. His power is at stake if he accept anything that makes him look weak.
Putin needs a complete victory or continued war. His power is at stake if he accept anything that makes him look weak.
❌ Kremlin says no compromise with US on Ukraine, no Putin-Trump meeting planned
Kremlin says no compromise with US on Ukraine, no Putin-Trump meeting planned
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov has said after talks with representatives of US President Donald Trump's team that no compromise version of a plan to end the war in Ukraine has been ...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
No compromise = no Ukrainian surrender.
Putin needs a complete victory or continued war. His power is at stake if he accept anything that makes him look weak.
Putin needs a complete victory or continued war. His power is at stake if he accept anything that makes him look weak.
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Putin has nothing to gain from peace on its own. It will have to be peace as a result of Ukraine's surrender. The U.S. is only interested in short term cash gains for the regime leaders so Putin can pay them off if they push Ukraine to surrender.
Vladimir Putin has used a blend of charm, stalling and pointed threats to show US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner exactly where Russia stands on peace with Ukraine, making the Americans wait several hours for a meeting about ending the war in Ukraine.
‘We’re not further from peace’: Kushner and Witkoff step into Putin’s war game
Who’s to blame for Russia’s war on Ukraine dragging on for years? According to Putin, it’s Europe.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Putin has nothing to gain from peace on its own. It will have to be peace as a result of Ukraine's surrender. The U.S. is only interested in short term cash gains for the regime leaders so Putin can pay them off if they push Ukraine to surrender.
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There is a good reason why Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers felt compelled to warn service members not to carry out illegal orders. That seems to be what the military is now doing. It is not Kelly who should be facing justice but Hegseth and the admiral who followed his orders. wapo.st/49LrEvh
Opinion | Pete Hegseth, not Mark Kelly, should be facing justice
There’s a reason lawmakers worry about the military being told to ignore the law.
wapo.st
December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
There is a good reason why Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers felt compelled to warn service members not to carry out illegal orders. That seems to be what the military is now doing. It is not Kelly who should be facing justice but Hegseth and the admiral who followed his orders. wapo.st/49LrEvh
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NEW: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US-proposed peace plan aims to ensure Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and economic development, during the US-Ukrainian talks in Hallandale Beach, Florida. 🧵(1/8)
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar113025
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Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar113025
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
NEW: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US-proposed peace plan aims to ensure Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and economic development, during the US-Ukrainian talks in Hallandale Beach, Florida. 🧵(1/8)
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar113025
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar113025
Other Key Takeaways ⬇️
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5/ The Russian effort to seize Pokrovsk remains prolonged and costly as Russian forces are optimized for positional warfare and can only achieve a slow rate of advance.
Russian drones appear to be violating Moldovan airspace during large, combined missile and drone strikes.
Russian drones appear to be violating Moldovan airspace during large, combined missile and drone strikes.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
5/ The Russian effort to seize Pokrovsk remains prolonged and costly as Russian forces are optimized for positional warfare and can only achieve a slow rate of advance.
Russian drones appear to be violating Moldovan airspace during large, combined missile and drone strikes.
Russian drones appear to be violating Moldovan airspace during large, combined missile and drone strikes.
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❗️“Nobody is going to surrender Donbas, even if there is a corresponding order,” Ukrainian troops told NBC News.
In the article, the soldiers say they view Trump’s plan as capitulation, even though they hope for a peace agreement.
In the article, the soldiers say they view Trump’s plan as capitulation, even though they hope for a peace agreement.
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
❗️“Nobody is going to surrender Donbas, even if there is a corresponding order,” Ukrainian troops told NBC News.
In the article, the soldiers say they view Trump’s plan as capitulation, even though they hope for a peace agreement.
In the article, the soldiers say they view Trump’s plan as capitulation, even though they hope for a peace agreement.