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Reposting important developments in Ukraine and UAV weapons.
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When I hear that russia's concession in this peace process is their promise not to attack further, while in return, Ukraine shall give up lands, ppl, alliances etc, I'd laugh at the striking naivety (?) if it wasn't so tragic.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When I hear that russia's concession in this peace process is their promise not to attack further, while in return, Ukraine shall give up lands, ppl, alliances etc, I'd laugh at the striking naivety (?) if it wasn't so tragic.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
86,7% of Ukrainians know russia will attack again after a short break.
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The EU faces a critical week as it seeks to shield Ukraine from a humiliating peace deal carved out by the U.S. and Russia while attempting to salvage an agreement to fund a multi-billion euro loan to keep Kyiv afloat.
EU starts crucial week with Zelenskyy talks and bid to save €210B loan
Leaders including the U.K.’s Starmer and Germany’s Merz huddle in Berlin ahead of a pivotal summit in Brussels on Thursday.
www.politico.eu
December 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The EU faces a critical week as it seeks to shield Ukraine from a humiliating peace deal carved out by the U.S. and Russia while attempting to salvage an agreement to fund a multi-billion euro loan to keep Kyiv afloat.
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For Moscow, any article 5 like guarantees to Ukraine from NATO member states would not be much different from NATO membership unless Russia is also providing "article 5 like guarantees" to Ukraine with a veto power.
Russia won't agree to Ukraine more secure than before the war
Russia won't agree to Ukraine more secure than before the war
December 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For Moscow, any article 5 like guarantees to Ukraine from NATO member states would not be much different from NATO membership unless Russia is also providing "article 5 like guarantees" to Ukraine with a veto power.
Russia won't agree to Ukraine more secure than before the war
Russia won't agree to Ukraine more secure than before the war
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Ukrainian robot-dog with modified CZ Bren attached to it.
Feels surreal but these are the concepts Ukraine’s Security Service is working on. Good job. I think it has potential.
Feels surreal but these are the concepts Ukraine’s Security Service is working on. Good job. I think it has potential.
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ukrainian robot-dog with modified CZ Bren attached to it.
Feels surreal but these are the concepts Ukraine’s Security Service is working on. Good job. I think it has potential.
Feels surreal but these are the concepts Ukraine’s Security Service is working on. Good job. I think it has potential.
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Combat clashes jumped 11% in November with Pokrovsk direction accounting for 37% of total engagements, followed by Kostiantynivka at 13% and Oleksandrivka at 12%, Oko Hora reports.
December 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Combat clashes jumped 11% in November with Pokrovsk direction accounting for 37% of total engagements, followed by Kostiantynivka at 13% and Oleksandrivka at 12%, Oko Hora reports.
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Proof that today, the "robotic" and "unmanned" combat is very much "manned" - in this video, several Russian soldiers have to push "Courier" UGV stuck in dirt with the help of "Prometey" UGV. The TG comment notes that "Courier" UGVs have a "longstanding problems with dirt" t.me/UAVDEV/9648
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Proof that today, the "robotic" and "unmanned" combat is very much "manned" - in this video, several Russian soldiers have to push "Courier" UGV stuck in dirt with the help of "Prometey" UGV. The TG comment notes that "Courier" UGVs have a "longstanding problems with dirt" t.me/UAVDEV/9648
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Yak-52 intercepts Russian Shahed in the skies over Odesa
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Yak-52 intercepts Russian Shahed in the skies over Odesa
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The Power Shift: At the start of the war, Ukraine was absorbing blows, missiles falling on cities, limited ability to strike back.
Now the balance has shifted.
Now the balance has shifted.
December 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The Power Shift: At the start of the war, Ukraine was absorbing blows, missiles falling on cities, limited ability to strike back.
Now the balance has shifted.
Now the balance has shifted.
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Happy Hannukah
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Every year our card contains a picture that aims at inspiring moral reflection about the world we all share.
(Photo: Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)
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Every year our card contains a picture that aims at inspiring moral reflection about the world we all share.
(Photo: Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)
December 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Happy Hannukah
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Every year our card contains a picture that aims at inspiring moral reflection about the world we all share.
(Photo: Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)
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Every year our card contains a picture that aims at inspiring moral reflection about the world we all share.
(Photo: Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)
It was only a matter of time until russia started retaliating.
***UPDATE***
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
Reported drone strike on Turkish linked ship Viva (IMO 9156539) in black sea. Fottage of the aftermath shows the distinctive four-cylinder engine used in the Russian (/Iranian) Geran (/Shahed) strike drone. Second photo for reference, other way up
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It was only a matter of time until russia started retaliating.
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3/ Russian forces launched 495 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 12 to 13, heavily targeting energy infrastructure across the country.
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
3/ Russian forces launched 495 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 12 to 13, heavily targeting energy infrastructure across the country.
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NEW: Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar121325
Other Key Takeaways: ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar121325
Other Key Takeaways: ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
December 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
NEW: Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar121325
Other Key Takeaways: ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar121325
Other Key Takeaways: ⬇️ [🧵] (1/6)
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Have you noticed how “corruption” is a constant media buzzword in articles about Ukraine, yet rarely comes up when discussing the current administration? Many things the Trump administration did would be considered exorbitant even by today’s Ukrainian “corruption standards”.
December 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Have you noticed how “corruption” is a constant media buzzword in articles about Ukraine, yet rarely comes up when discussing the current administration? Many things the Trump administration did would be considered exorbitant even by today’s Ukrainian “corruption standards”.
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I’m a British 🇬🇧 Army veteran who joined Ukraine’s Marines 🇺🇦 to defend my home, family, and community from Russia’s invasion.
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
December 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I’m a British 🇬🇧 Army veteran who joined Ukraine’s Marines 🇺🇦 to defend my home, family, and community from Russia’s invasion.
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
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Analysis: New Data Suggests Russia Is Sustaining Mi-8 Output Despite Wartime Losses
According to non-public Russian procurement documents obtained and analyzed by the Frontelligence Insight team, current Mi-8 production appears sufficient to offset wartime losses. 🧵Thread:
According to non-public Russian procurement documents obtained and analyzed by the Frontelligence Insight team, current Mi-8 production appears sufficient to offset wartime losses. 🧵Thread:
December 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Analysis: New Data Suggests Russia Is Sustaining Mi-8 Output Despite Wartime Losses
According to non-public Russian procurement documents obtained and analyzed by the Frontelligence Insight team, current Mi-8 production appears sufficient to offset wartime losses. 🧵Thread:
According to non-public Russian procurement documents obtained and analyzed by the Frontelligence Insight team, current Mi-8 production appears sufficient to offset wartime losses. 🧵Thread:
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Russian Shahed drone equipped with a rear-view camera to detect interceptor drones shot down by STING anti-Shahed drone.
December 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Russian Shahed drone equipped with a rear-view camera to detect interceptor drones shot down by STING anti-Shahed drone.
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Black Sea thoughts:
The Russians have yet to respond to the Ukrainian USV attacks on tankers.
I think the reason why is mainly political. It would be a significant decision starting a campaign against shipping from Ukrainian ports.
Black Sea thoughts:
The Russians have yet to respond to the Ukrainian USV attacks on tankers.
I think the reason why is mainly political. It would be a significant decision starting a campaign against shipping from Ukrainian ports.
December 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Black Sea thoughts:
The Russians have yet to respond to the Ukrainian USV attacks on tankers.
I think the reason why is mainly political. It would be a significant decision starting a campaign against shipping from Ukrainian ports.
Black Sea thoughts:
The Russians have yet to respond to the Ukrainian USV attacks on tankers.
I think the reason why is mainly political. It would be a significant decision starting a campaign against shipping from Ukrainian ports.
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If you want to learn more about the Donbas – before and after Russia's invasion, about its people, culture, towns, mines and even sparkling wine – check out my book, The War Came To Us. It moves from Bakhmut, where I lived in 2010, through the end of the first year of the full-scale war 2022.
December 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If you want to learn more about the Donbas – before and after Russia's invasion, about its people, culture, towns, mines and even sparkling wine – check out my book, The War Came To Us. It moves from Bakhmut, where I lived in 2010, through the end of the first year of the full-scale war 2022.
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Door 10 opens with a moment when the reality of life in Ukraine came sharply into focus.
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Door 10 opens with a moment when the reality of life in Ukraine came sharply into focus.
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⚡️ Ukrainian rescuers in frontline regions protect their trucks with nets from Russian FPV drone attacks.
Russians repeatedly target rescue workers and firefighters in Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions, hitting the same sites again after teams arrive to respond.
Russians repeatedly target rescue workers and firefighters in Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions, hitting the same sites again after teams arrive to respond.
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian rescuers in frontline regions protect their trucks with nets from Russian FPV drone attacks.
Russians repeatedly target rescue workers and firefighters in Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions, hitting the same sites again after teams arrive to respond.
Russians repeatedly target rescue workers and firefighters in Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions, hitting the same sites again after teams arrive to respond.
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⚡️ Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says.
At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.
At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.
Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says
At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
⚡️ Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says.
At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.
At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.
"He declined to reveal how many missiles were deployed or what they struck, adding only: “We don’t want the enemy to know all the precedents and all the details.”
👀 Ukraine has begun using its domestically built Sapsan ballistic missile in combat against Russia.
Zelenskyy Confirms Ukraine Is Now Firing Its New Sapsan Homegrown Ballistic Missile Against Russia
Ukraine has confirmed the use of its Sapsan missile in operations against Russia, enhancing its domestic long-range strike capabilities.
united24media.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"He declined to reveal how many missiles were deployed or what they struck, adding only: “We don’t want the enemy to know all the precedents and all the details.”
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I wish the press would start using its brains before calling the deal Ukraine is being pushed to accept a “Korean‑style deal.”
The Korean deal works because it is enforced heavily
Ukraine is being pressured to accept nothing more than a russian pinky promise, backed by Trump’s
The Korean deal works because it is enforced heavily
Ukraine is being pressured to accept nothing more than a russian pinky promise, backed by Trump’s
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I wish the press would start using its brains before calling the deal Ukraine is being pushed to accept a “Korean‑style deal.”
The Korean deal works because it is enforced heavily
Ukraine is being pressured to accept nothing more than a russian pinky promise, backed by Trump’s
The Korean deal works because it is enforced heavily
Ukraine is being pressured to accept nothing more than a russian pinky promise, backed by Trump’s
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Latest Levada Russia poll: Do you think we should continue military operations or begin peace talks?
26% continue military operations
65% begin peace talks
Biggest gap so far.
Perhaps Trump should ask Putin why he's ignoring what his people want.
www.levada.ru/2025/12/04/k...
26% continue military operations
65% begin peace talks
Biggest gap so far.
Perhaps Trump should ask Putin why he's ignoring what his people want.
www.levada.ru/2025/12/04/k...
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Latest Levada Russia poll: Do you think we should continue military operations or begin peace talks?
26% continue military operations
65% begin peace talks
Biggest gap so far.
Perhaps Trump should ask Putin why he's ignoring what his people want.
www.levada.ru/2025/12/04/k...
26% continue military operations
65% begin peace talks
Biggest gap so far.
Perhaps Trump should ask Putin why he's ignoring what his people want.
www.levada.ru/2025/12/04/k...
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A British soldier has died in Ukraine after a “tragic accident” while observing a test of new defensive equipment, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the first death of a UK soldier in the war. www.ft.com/content/0ddd...
British soldier dies in Ukraine after ‘tragic accident’
Serviceman was killed away from enemy lines during test of ‘new defensive capability’
www.ft.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A British soldier has died in Ukraine after a “tragic accident” while observing a test of new defensive equipment, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the first death of a UK soldier in the war. www.ft.com/content/0ddd...