Jill Sargent Russell, PhD
@jsargentr.bsky.social
Military Historian
National Security and Strategy
Logistics
Geopolitical Risk
Urban Warfare
Ask me about LOGPOWER.
Better than average insights/running analysis, and a bit different than many.
At the Junction: https://jsargentr.substack.com/
National Security and Strategy
Logistics
Geopolitical Risk
Urban Warfare
Ask me about LOGPOWER.
Better than average insights/running analysis, and a bit different than many.
At the Junction: https://jsargentr.substack.com/
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I’m just back from Ukraine for the third time. As ever so struck and in awe of the bravery, resilience & sense of humour of the people I met. The rallying around to build new organisations and initiatives that save lives and rescue victims of war. The decision to make art, music - to find joy.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I’m just back from Ukraine for the third time. As ever so struck and in awe of the bravery, resilience & sense of humour of the people I met. The rallying around to build new organisations and initiatives that save lives and rescue victims of war. The decision to make art, music - to find joy.
That image of Trump looks photoshopped for slimming.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
That image of Trump looks photoshopped for slimming.
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I can’t speak for others,
but the current situation in Ukraine (severe attacks, almost no power)
won’t break me or make me accept
any ridiculous ‘peace’ (capitulation) deal.
Yes, I’m not a decision-maker.
Just saying.
but the current situation in Ukraine (severe attacks, almost no power)
won’t break me or make me accept
any ridiculous ‘peace’ (capitulation) deal.
Yes, I’m not a decision-maker.
Just saying.
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I can’t speak for others,
but the current situation in Ukraine (severe attacks, almost no power)
won’t break me or make me accept
any ridiculous ‘peace’ (capitulation) deal.
Yes, I’m not a decision-maker.
Just saying.
but the current situation in Ukraine (severe attacks, almost no power)
won’t break me or make me accept
any ridiculous ‘peace’ (capitulation) deal.
Yes, I’m not a decision-maker.
Just saying.
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Dang - how bad was the Border Patrol invasion in North Carolina?
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Dang - how bad was the Border Patrol invasion in North Carolina?
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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Older article but I was just talking with someone about the results of a certain race soaking up all the oxygen despite huge victories by women. Black women included. I went looking for press about the Black women who won their mayoral races and... 😑
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Older article but I was just talking with someone about the results of a certain race soaking up all the oxygen despite huge victories by women. Black women included. I went looking for press about the Black women who won their mayoral races and... 😑
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That point where US states it will recognize occupied territories (and more) Russian - this, we will never forget .
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
That point where US states it will recognize occupied territories (and more) Russian - this, we will never forget .
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Fighters of the 91st battalion used FPV drones over fiber optics to strike enemy infantry in the Pokrovsk direction.
The drone passed through several rooms, found the one who "hid," and with a precise strike, "eliminated" the occupier.💥💪🇺🇦
t.me/ZSU_DVIG
The drone passed through several rooms, found the one who "hid," and with a precise strike, "eliminated" the occupier.💥💪🇺🇦
t.me/ZSU_DVIG
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Fighters of the 91st battalion used FPV drones over fiber optics to strike enemy infantry in the Pokrovsk direction.
The drone passed through several rooms, found the one who "hid," and with a precise strike, "eliminated" the occupier.💥💪🇺🇦
t.me/ZSU_DVIG
The drone passed through several rooms, found the one who "hid," and with a precise strike, "eliminated" the occupier.💥💪🇺🇦
t.me/ZSU_DVIG
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Civil engineer Olive Dennis was born 140 years ago today- as a service engineer for the B & O Railroad she introduced reclining seats, air conditioned cars, dimmable ceiling lights, stain resistant upholstery, and individual window vents, all of which became industry standards.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Civil engineer Olive Dennis was born 140 years ago today- as a service engineer for the B & O Railroad she introduced reclining seats, air conditioned cars, dimmable ceiling lights, stain resistant upholstery, and individual window vents, all of which became industry standards.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
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Here’s the Mexican Marines removing signs stating that the Mexican beach is a restricted area by the US Department of Defense. Yes, it’s real.
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Here’s the Mexican Marines removing signs stating that the Mexican beach is a restricted area by the US Department of Defense. Yes, it’s real.
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About 150 meters of track was destroyed in Irkutsk region after a locomotive and nine coal cars derailed on the East Siberian Railway, Russia's transport prosecutor reports. Train traffic is suspended with restoration work underway.
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
About 150 meters of track was destroyed in Irkutsk region after a locomotive and nine coal cars derailed on the East Siberian Railway, Russia's transport prosecutor reports. Train traffic is suspended with restoration work underway.
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I caught last night's leaves dancing in the moonlight, throwing their shapely shadows on a lonely London street.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I caught last night's leaves dancing in the moonlight, throwing their shapely shadows on a lonely London street.
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❗️🇵🇱Poland will launch production of 🇺🇦Ukrainian Seawolf surface drones as part of investments by the 🇳🇴Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg.
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
❗️🇵🇱Poland will launch production of 🇺🇦Ukrainian Seawolf surface drones as part of investments by the 🇳🇴Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg.
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Twelve years ago, the Revolution of Dignity began after students were beaten for protesting Yanukovych’s turn from Europe toward Russia.
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Twelve years ago, the Revolution of Dignity began after students were beaten for protesting Yanukovych’s turn from Europe toward Russia.
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
🧵 1/11 ⬇️
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Umerov denies reports about his approval USA-Russia peace plan.
#news #uazmi #ukraine #russia
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has denied media reports that he agreed to most of the points of the peace ag...
#news #uazmi #ukraine #russia
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has denied media reports that he agreed to most of the points of the peace ag...
Umerov denies reports about his approval USA-Russia peace plan.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has denied media reports that he agreed to most of the points of the peace ag...
uazmi.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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No signs of compromise in Moscow. Today one Russian newspaper states: “Putin is ready for talks on Ukraine on Russia’s terms.” Another paper points out: “After the Alaska summit, from our side there were no good will gestures. Just an intensification of attacks.” #ReadingRussia
What messages was Vladimir Putin sending from a command post? And who to?
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
No signs of compromise in Moscow. Today one Russian newspaper states: “Putin is ready for talks on Ukraine on Russia’s terms.” Another paper points out: “After the Alaska summit, from our side there were no good will gestures. Just an intensification of attacks.” #ReadingRussia
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Wait... Did Norway really name the first Leopard 2A8 they rolled out to big fanfare Thomas (the tank)? 😆
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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This is the easy question on the current exam. I want Hertling et al to consider their performance as institutional leaders given they have left behind a military that seems too easily bent to unlawful orders and partisan wishes.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This is the easy question on the current exam. I want Hertling et al to consider their performance as institutional leaders given they have left behind a military that seems too easily bent to unlawful orders and partisan wishes.
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I met the only all female human cannonball troupe in the world last night. The Ladies Who Launch. Ok I wish that was true.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I met the only all female human cannonball troupe in the world last night. The Ladies Who Launch. Ok I wish that was true.
I don't want a smart refrigerator. I want a refrigerator that resists freezer stink that taints the ice. Why do they all have the same wretched smell?
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I don't want a smart refrigerator. I want a refrigerator that resists freezer stink that taints the ice. Why do they all have the same wretched smell?
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Wait... Did Norway really name the first Leopard 2A8 they rolled out to big fanfare Thomas (the tank)? 😆
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Wait... Did Norway really name the first Leopard 2A8 they rolled out to big fanfare Thomas (the tank)? 😆
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In 🇺🇦Cherkasy there is no power, so the parents lit the football field with their car headlights so their children could practice and have fun.
Source: x.com/AndrewPerpet...
Source: x.com/AndrewPerpet...
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In 🇺🇦Cherkasy there is no power, so the parents lit the football field with their car headlights so their children could practice and have fun.
Source: x.com/AndrewPerpet...
Source: x.com/AndrewPerpet...
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) says someone showed up to her D.C. office today and made white supremacist threats. Capitol Police had to intervene.
This was hours after Trump said Democrats in Congress should be executed.
"When leaders promote hate, hate shows up."
This was hours after Trump said Democrats in Congress should be executed.
"When leaders promote hate, hate shows up."
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) says someone showed up to her D.C. office today and made white supremacist threats. Capitol Police had to intervene.
This was hours after Trump said Democrats in Congress should be executed.
"When leaders promote hate, hate shows up."
This was hours after Trump said Democrats in Congress should be executed.
"When leaders promote hate, hate shows up."
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Since this is so much a reflection of Russia's wishes, it is instructive to see what Moscow is worried about and fears the most: a strong, independent Ukraine with the ability to defend itself, with allies and in NATO, and accountability for the war crimes that Russia has committed in this war.
Read the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan on.ft.com/4ibYCHp
Read the full text of Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan
[FREE TO READ] Proposed deal would limit size of Ukrainian forces and calls on Kyiv to withdraw troops from eastern Donetsk
on.ft.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Since this is so much a reflection of Russia's wishes, it is instructive to see what Moscow is worried about and fears the most: a strong, independent Ukraine with the ability to defend itself, with allies and in NATO, and accountability for the war crimes that Russia has committed in this war.