Dr. Michael MacKay
@michaelmackay.bsky.social
Canadian
Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science
Participant in the democratic renaissance of Ukraine since independence
Chronicler of fascist Russia's wars since 2014
Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science
Participant in the democratic renaissance of Ukraine since independence
Chronicler of fascist Russia's wars since 2014
Pinned
Fascist Russia is at war with the West. We are in the middle of World War III.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 10 Nov 2025:
1,152,160 personnel
11342 tanks
23552 armoured vehicles
34349 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79425 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66957 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,152,160 personnel
11342 tanks
23552 armoured vehicles
34349 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79425 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66957 vehicles
3993 special equipment
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 10 Nov 2025:
1,152,160 personnel
11342 tanks
23552 armoured vehicles
34349 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79425 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66957 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,152,160 personnel
11342 tanks
23552 armoured vehicles
34349 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79425 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66957 vehicles
3993 special equipment
The russian fascist invaders carried out 87 assaults in the Pokrovs'k sector of the battlefront on November 9th. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the enemy.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 November 2025
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 November 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The russian fascist invaders carried out 87 assaults in the Pokrovs'k sector of the battlefront on November 9th. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the enemy.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 November 2025
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 November 2025
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“It is disappointing … Britons who voted chose to surrender a precious right they had gained: freedom of movement within the European Union. Also disappointing was the absolute refusal of Labour-Conservative political elites to take seriously Brexit as a Russian active measure.”
–Michael MacKay
–Michael MacKay
Why Was Brexit Bad: 4 Points of View
Nearly a decade after the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, I invited journalists, authors, and activists to offer their POVs on Brexit, as we do some 2016 soul searching
Nearly a decade after the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, I invited journalists, authors, and activists to offer their POVs on Brexit, as we do some 2016 soul searching
Why Was Brexit Bad: 4 Points of View
Nearly a decade after the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, I invited journalists, authors, and activists to offer their POVs on Brexit, as we do some 2016 soul searching
www.bettedangerous.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“It is disappointing … Britons who voted chose to surrender a precious right they had gained: freedom of movement within the European Union. Also disappointing was the absolute refusal of Labour-Conservative political elites to take seriously Brexit as a Russian active measure.”
–Michael MacKay
–Michael MacKay
Canada should sign a bilateral, mutual defence pact with Denmark – totally separate from NATO.
The two peaceful nations are menaced by the territorial acquisitiveness of the Russia-backed Trump regime. Canada and Denmark must resist the U.S. by any means, including armed force.
The two peaceful nations are menaced by the territorial acquisitiveness of the Russia-backed Trump regime. Canada and Denmark must resist the U.S. by any means, including armed force.
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Canada should sign a bilateral, mutual defence pact with Denmark – totally separate from NATO.
The two peaceful nations are menaced by the territorial acquisitiveness of the Russia-backed Trump regime. Canada and Denmark must resist the U.S. by any means, including armed force.
The two peaceful nations are menaced by the territorial acquisitiveness of the Russia-backed Trump regime. Canada and Denmark must resist the U.S. by any means, including armed force.
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 9 Nov 2025:
1,151,070 personnel
11335 tanks
23545 armoured vehicles
34340 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79368 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66880 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,151,070 personnel
11335 tanks
23545 armoured vehicles
34340 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79368 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66880 vehicles
3993 special equipment
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 9 Nov 2025:
1,151,070 personnel
11335 tanks
23545 armoured vehicles
34340 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79368 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66880 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,151,070 personnel
11335 tanks
23545 armoured vehicles
34340 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
79368 UAVs
3926 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66880 vehicles
3993 special equipment
The russia-backed Trump regime gave a one-year exemption to the russia-backed Orbán regime on U.S. sanctions placed on oil and gas from the russian terrorist state. Hungary will go on financing Muscovy’s war of aggression.
Ukrainian defenders should destroy the Druzhba pipeline.
Ukrainian defenders should destroy the Druzhba pipeline.
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The russia-backed Trump regime gave a one-year exemption to the russia-backed Orbán regime on U.S. sanctions placed on oil and gas from the russian terrorist state. Hungary will go on financing Muscovy’s war of aggression.
Ukrainian defenders should destroy the Druzhba pipeline.
Ukrainian defenders should destroy the Druzhba pipeline.
The russian fascist invaders attacked 69 times in the Pokrovs'k sector on November 8. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the onslaught.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 8 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 8 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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November 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The russian fascist invaders attacked 69 times in the Pokrovs'k sector on November 8. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the onslaught.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 8 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 8 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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All russians are responsible for the war of aggression the russian terrorist state is waging against Western civilization.
Ban visas for denizens of the russian terrorist state. Get serious about achieving Ukraine’s victory and ending the war.
Ban visas for denizens of the russian terrorist state. Get serious about achieving Ukraine’s victory and ending the war.
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
All russians are responsible for the war of aggression the russian terrorist state is waging against Western civilization.
Ban visas for denizens of the russian terrorist state. Get serious about achieving Ukraine’s victory and ending the war.
Ban visas for denizens of the russian terrorist state. Get serious about achieving Ukraine’s victory and ending the war.
Last night, russian terrorists carried out a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. In Dnipro, a drone strike killed one person and injured 11 more.
That these war crimes continue shows Western countries are not serious about stopping the russian terrorist state.
That these war crimes continue shows Western countries are not serious about stopping the russian terrorist state.
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Last night, russian terrorists carried out a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. In Dnipro, a drone strike killed one person and injured 11 more.
That these war crimes continue shows Western countries are not serious about stopping the russian terrorist state.
That these war crimes continue shows Western countries are not serious about stopping the russian terrorist state.
HUR drones (Ukrainian military intelligence) struck a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan on the territory of the russian fascist invaders.
A fire broke out in the workshop producing agidol – an additive for aviation fuel.
t.me/DIUkraine/7240
A fire broke out in the workshop producing agidol – an additive for aviation fuel.
t.me/DIUkraine/7240
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
HUR drones (Ukrainian military intelligence) struck a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan on the territory of the russian fascist invaders.
A fire broke out in the workshop producing agidol – an additive for aviation fuel.
t.me/DIUkraine/7240
A fire broke out in the workshop producing agidol – an additive for aviation fuel.
t.me/DIUkraine/7240
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 8 Nov 2025:
1,150,100 personnel
11330 tanks
23544 armoured vehicles
34321 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
78928 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66795 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,150,100 personnel
11330 tanks
23544 armoured vehicles
34321 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
78928 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66795 vehicles
3993 special equipment
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 8 Nov 2025:
1,150,100 personnel
11330 tanks
23544 armoured vehicles
34321 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
78928 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66795 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,150,100 personnel
11330 tanks
23544 armoured vehicles
34321 artillery systems
1538 MLRS
1239 air defence systems
428 aircraft
347 helicopters
78928 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66795 vehicles
3993 special equipment
Kherson region, along the Dnipro River: "In the Prydniprovs'ke direction, the Armed Forces repelled two attacks by the invaders near the Antonivka bridge."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Kherson region, along the Dnipro River: "In the Prydniprovs'ke direction, the Armed Forces repelled two attacks by the invaders near the Antonivka bridge."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
On the Chasiv Yar front, Ukrainian defenders stopped four attacks by the russian fascist invaders on Min'kivka and Stupochky in Donetsk region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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November 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
On the Chasiv Yar front, Ukrainian defenders stopped four attacks by the russian fascist invaders on Min'kivka and Stupochky in Donetsk region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped seven attacks by the russian fascist invaders in the areas of Novoselivka, Kolodyazi, Tors'ke, Zarichne and towards Koroviy Yar in Donetsk region.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped seven attacks by the russian fascist invaders in the areas of Novoselivka, Kolodyazi, Tors'ke, Zarichne and towards Koroviy Yar in Donetsk region.
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In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas of Vovchans'k, Kam'yanka and towards Dvorichans'ke.
–General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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–General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas of Vovchans'k, Kam'yanka and towards Dvorichans'ke.
–General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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–General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 7 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Fascist Russia is at war with the West. We are in the middle of World War III.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Fascist Russia is at war with the West. We are in the middle of World War III.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
Fascist Russia is at war with the West. We are in the middle of World War III.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Fascist Russia is at war with the West. We are in the middle of World War III.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
This war will not end until we understand rashism (Russian fascism) to be a variant of Nazism (German fascism). Russia’s genocide of Ukrainians is a crime comparable to Germany’s genocide of the Jews.
Recognize a state of war to exist due to armed aggression by the Russian Federation.
Declare the Russian Federation to be a terrorist state. Declare the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to be a terrorist organization.
Ban visas to denizens of the russian terrorist state.
Declare the Russian Federation to be a terrorist state. Declare the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to be a terrorist organization.
Ban visas to denizens of the russian terrorist state.
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Recognize a state of war to exist due to armed aggression by the Russian Federation.
Declare the Russian Federation to be a terrorist state. Declare the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to be a terrorist organization.
Ban visas to denizens of the russian terrorist state.
Declare the Russian Federation to be a terrorist state. Declare the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to be a terrorist organization.
Ban visas to denizens of the russian terrorist state.
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 7 Nov 2025:
1,148,910 personnel
11330 tanks
23543 armoured vehicles
34301 artillery systems
1535 MLRS
1238 air defence systems
428 aircraft
346 helicopters
78678 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66723 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,148,910 personnel
11330 tanks
23543 armoured vehicles
34301 artillery systems
1535 MLRS
1238 air defence systems
428 aircraft
346 helicopters
78678 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66723 vehicles
3993 special equipment
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Russian/North Korean losses, 24 Feb 2022 – 7 Nov 2025:
1,148,910 personnel
11330 tanks
23543 armoured vehicles
34301 artillery systems
1535 MLRS
1238 air defence systems
428 aircraft
346 helicopters
78678 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66723 vehicles
3993 special equipment
1,148,910 personnel
11330 tanks
23543 armoured vehicles
34301 artillery systems
1535 MLRS
1238 air defence systems
428 aircraft
346 helicopters
78678 UAVs
3918 cruise missiles
28 ships/boats
1 submarine
66723 vehicles
3993 special equipment
Kherson region, along the Dnipro River: "Ukrainian units repelled one enemy assault in the direction of the Antonivka bridge."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Kherson region, along the Dnipro River: "Ukrainian units repelled one enemy assault in the direction of the Antonivka bridge."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Zaporizhzhya region: "In the Hulyaypole direction, five combat engagements were recorded in the area of Novomykolayivka and towards Nove."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Zaporizhzhya region: "In the Hulyaypole direction, five combat engagements were recorded in the area of Novomykolayivka and towards Nove."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
On the Chasiv Yar front, Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks by the russian fascist invaders near Novomarkove and Virolyubivka in Donetsk region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
On the Chasiv Yar front, Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks by the russian fascist invaders near Novomarkove and Virolyubivka in Donetsk region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 6 November 2025 regarding the russian invasion
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In the Lyman direction, the russian fascist invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders eight times near Novoyehorivka, Borivs'ka Andriyivka, Hrekivka, Novoselivka, Zarichne and towards Koroviy Yar.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In the Lyman direction, the russian fascist invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders eight times near Novoyehorivka, Borivs'ka Andriyivka, Hrekivka, Novoselivka, Zarichne and towards Koroviy Yar.
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In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian units 12 times in the areas of Vovchans'k, Kam'yanka and towards Dvorichans'ke.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian units 12 times in the areas of Vovchans'k, Kam'yanka and towards Dvorichans'ke.
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The Trump regime is taking the political ground that used to be occupied by the Communist Party: the government is seizing the means of production and free market capitalism is abolished.
The United States is little more than a pay-to-play crime syndicate, like Russia.
The United States is little more than a pay-to-play crime syndicate, like Russia.
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Trump regime is taking the political ground that used to be occupied by the Communist Party: the government is seizing the means of production and free market capitalism is abolished.
The United States is little more than a pay-to-play crime syndicate, like Russia.
The United States is little more than a pay-to-play crime syndicate, like Russia.