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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 8h

This is so fucking insane.
Dictators don't think like us. They understand only actual power, not potential.
By not responding now we invite dictators to "try us out".
Have we actually learned nothing?

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

NATO Secretary Rutte on Russian incursions into EU airspace:

If a plane would pose a threat,we have the authorities to do,if necessary,the ultimate.But if the plane is not posing a threat,we are not going to shoot it down.Then we’ll gently guide it outside
We’re so much stronger than the Russians

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 9h

I am not as optimistic. Some of the latest polls show opposition parties to be at around the same level.
With the current control of the power Orban can falsify between 10-15% of the votes.
This would be reported as close victory. Things are not as well as everyone would hope

Hans @hvlint.bsky.social · 10h

Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks
The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/w... by NYTimes

Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ in Hungary Is Starting to Show Cracks (Gift Article)

The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.

www.nytimes.com

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 10h

It is really nice seeing that the narratives slowly change to finally see Ukraine as capable country that can win

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Kraut @derparrot.bsky.social · 10h

It's incredible watching the Russians get stuck in the very mud that stopped those who invaded Russia in the past. One would expect them to know better. But no, apparently.

Kristaps Andrejsons @theeasternborder.lv · 10h

This atmospheric video shows not only impressive weather conditions, but also the Russian army's transport capabilities.

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 21h

Russia’s Economic Crisis: Even Pro-Kremlin Experts Admit the Truth
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Russia’s Economic Crisis: Even Pro-Kremlin Experts Admit the Truth

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 1d

TORCHED! Ukraine's Crimea Strike Hits Russia Where It Hurts youtu.be/RwjaitAn3zQ?...

TORCHED! Ukraine's Crimea Strike Hits Russia Where It Hurts

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 2d

We start in 30 minutes!
Inside Ukraine’s Biggest Military Shift Yet www.youtube.com/live/zwcY-nf...

Inside Ukraine’s Biggest Military Shift Yet

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 5d

This looks amazing.
I am looking to revamp the shop soon with things made in Ukraine and better quality can you hit me up and remind me, I will send you another new and cool flag.

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 5d

Ukraine’s Secret Arsenal: Flamingo and Neptune STRIKE BACK youtu.be/2iBzqBjq15U?...

Ukraine’s Secret Arsenal: Flamingo and Neptune STRIKE BACK

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 6d

A vivid example of the critical shortage of adequate transportation among Russians.

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 6d

Literally everyone recognize the courage and losses that Ukrainian nation is taking.
Not sure what your argument is here.

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 6d

NO RETURN! Russia’s Army Losses Hit a Breaking Point youtu.be/WojlnZ6QfrQ?...

NO RETURN! Russia’s Army Losses Hit a Breaking Point

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

It's russsian drones, shoot them down, blokade Kaliningrad until russia stops jamming.

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 7d

Make no mistake.

The recent incursions in our skies are part of a pattern of growing threats.

It’s time to call it by its name.
This is hybrid warfare.

Europe must get the capacity to respond and protect our skies.

Work has begun.

→ link.europa.eu/4Fxrqr

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

Russian doctrine does not distinguish "Hybrid warfare" all of it is categorized as warfare.
Hybrid tag has been invented by our western politicians to make sure they can have an excuse to do nothing.

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 7d

🇪🇺👀 Violation of EU airspace is a hybrid war by the Russian Federation, it's time to call a spade a spade, — Ursula von der Leyen

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

It still had a lot of soviet stockpiles and Ukraine struggled after US elections.
Ukraine is conducting its command reform, and we already see it bearing fruits in data.
But the challenges are many.
In any case, I follow what the data shows and Ukraine is doing its best, quite successfully 4/4

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

This war is to make sure Ukraine survives.
Syrskyi despite the hate he gets, also delivers results. Not a single russian campaign was even mildly successful. Every single time, even the most minimal objectives have not been achieved.
2025 was arguably the most favorable year for russia.
3/4

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

There are reasons for that.
Is the situation for the soldiers on the front line horrible - ABSOLUTELY! Every single day is a nightmare and every single section of the frontline is facing impossible, hellish odds.
But Ukraine does not fight this war to keep Lyman, or Dobropillia, even Sloviansk 2/4

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

Just to be 100% clear with what I say.
Russia is advancing and will be advancing this is attrition warfare, russia has more resources it is willing to spare.
Data does not support the "TOTAL CATASTROPHE" description of the situation on the front line. Russia captured only about 0.8% of Ukraine's 1/4

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7d

Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Striking the Kremlin’s Backyard youtu.be/7JE-C5YN6-k?...

Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Striking the Kremlin’s Backyard

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 8d

Turning The Tide: Ukraine Springs a STRATEGIC TRAP youtu.be/wYm9WUs_jFs?...

Turning The Tide: Ukraine Springs a STRATEGIC TRAP

YouTube video by Ukraine Matters

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Paulette MacQuarrie @pawlina.bsky.social · 11d

I hope PETA and Greenpeace are finally over their love affair with Moscow and will begin to address the reality of its destructiveness in their areas of interest. They could do a lot to fight russia on the propaganda front, which russia still dominates. If they wanted to.

Russia-Ukraine Daily News @rvps2001.bsky.social · 11d

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian forces have begun deploying cavalry units in assault operations against Ukrainian positions, reviving tactics long thought obsolete and raising outrage over the use of animals in combat.

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