Ville Kostian
@kostianv.bsky.social
Geopolitics, geoeconomics and military.
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🇮🇳🇷🇺The Indian Defense Procurement Council has approved the purchase of 288 anti-aircraft missiles for the S-400 Triumph systems, which the country previously purchased from Russia.
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India Orders 288 Anti-Aircraft Missiles for S-400 Air Defense Systems from Russia
The Indian Defense Procurement Council has approved the purchase of 288 anti-aircraft missiles for the S-400 Triumph systems, which the country previously purchased from Russia.This was reported by th...
militarnyi.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
🇮🇳🇷🇺The Indian Defense Procurement Council has approved the purchase of 288 anti-aircraft missiles for the S-400 Triumph systems, which the country previously purchased from Russia.
militarnyi.com/en/news/indi...
militarnyi.com/en/news/indi...
"US launches airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in #Syria"
- #Daesh www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
- #Daesh www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
US launches airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria
Militant group’s infrastructure and weapons storage facilities were hit, as Washington praised Damascus for fresh coalition role
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"US launches airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in #Syria"
- #Daesh www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
- #Daesh www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Photojournalist Kostiantyn Liberov writes on his Instagram about yet another evacuation of people affected by Russian aggression - this time from Kostiantynivka:
“Kostiantynivka. All roads into the city are controlled by enemy drones.
📸 libkos/Instagram
“Kostiantynivka. All roads into the city are controlled by enemy drones.
📸 libkos/Instagram
February 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Photojournalist Kostiantyn Liberov writes on his Instagram about yet another evacuation of people affected by Russian aggression - this time from Kostiantynivka:
“Kostiantynivka. All roads into the city are controlled by enemy drones.
📸 libkos/Instagram
“Kostiantynivka. All roads into the city are controlled by enemy drones.
📸 libkos/Instagram
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🖥️The Russian government fined the Avtomatika concern for delays in mastering serial microchip production for cryptographic protection of information for the Ministry of Defense.
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Russian Microchip Production for Data Encryption for Ministry of Defense Delayed by Six Years
The Russian government fined the Avtomatika concern for delays in mastering serial microchip production for cryptographic protection.
militarnyi.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🖥️The Russian government fined the Avtomatika concern for delays in mastering serial microchip production for cryptographic protection of information for the Ministry of Defense.
militarnyi.com/en/news/russ...
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" #Zelenskyy says #Putin only interested in continued war" - #Ukraine #Russia
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
Zelenskyy says Putin only interested in continued war
The Ukrainian president spoke ahead of the next round of peace talks as pressure for concessions grows from Donald Trump.
www.politico.eu
February 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
" #Zelenskyy says #Putin only interested in continued war" - #Ukraine #Russia
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
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"European nations say Alexei #Navalny was poisoned by the #Kremlin with dart frog toxin" - #Russia
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European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with dart frog toxin
Five European countries say tests confirm Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin found in poison frogs, and they blame the Russian state.
apnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"European nations say Alexei #Navalny was poisoned by the #Kremlin with dart frog toxin" - #Russia
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❗️👀 Rutte on Russia:
They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this.
They make very small gains in Donetsk and other places—so small that they are almost irrelevant—but they lose all these people.
They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this.
They make very small gains in Donetsk and other places—so small that they are almost irrelevant—but they lose all these people.
February 14, 2026 at 12:08 PM
❗️👀 Rutte on Russia:
They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this.
They make very small gains in Donetsk and other places—so small that they are almost irrelevant—but they lose all these people.
They lost 65,000 people in December and January. They are not winning this.
They make very small gains in Donetsk and other places—so small that they are almost irrelevant—but they lose all these people.
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Russian attack on Thurs night thwarted by missiles Ukraine received on Sunday - Zelenskyy #Ukraine
Russian attack on Thurs night thwarted by missiles Ukraine received on Sunday - Zelenskyy
en.interfax.com.ua
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Russian attack on Thurs night thwarted by missiles Ukraine received on Sunday - Zelenskyy #Ukraine
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Zelensky admits that he is feeling pressure from Trump amid ongoing discussions over ending the war.
Responding to a question from Christiane Amanpour — “Are you feeling the pressure from Trump?” — Zelensky replied: “A little bit.”
Responding to a question from Christiane Amanpour — “Are you feeling the pressure from Trump?” — Zelensky replied: “A little bit.”
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Zelensky admits that he is feeling pressure from Trump amid ongoing discussions over ending the war.
Responding to a question from Christiane Amanpour — “Are you feeling the pressure from Trump?” — Zelensky replied: “A little bit.”
Responding to a question from Christiane Amanpour — “Are you feeling the pressure from Trump?” — Zelensky replied: “A little bit.”
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Hello again on Saturday 14 February, but Valentine's Day is no different for Russia, still killing & injuring any Ukrainians they can.
Day 1452 of the full invasion, with Ukraine trying make use of Russia's communication problems to push the enemy back.
Let's start the daily🧵
Day 1452 of the full invasion, with Ukraine trying make use of Russia's communication problems to push the enemy back.
Let's start the daily🧵
February 14, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Hello again on Saturday 14 February, but Valentine's Day is no different for Russia, still killing & injuring any Ukrainians they can.
Day 1452 of the full invasion, with Ukraine trying make use of Russia's communication problems to push the enemy back.
Let's start the daily🧵
Day 1452 of the full invasion, with Ukraine trying make use of Russia's communication problems to push the enemy back.
Let's start the daily🧵
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Today, Russian-Chinese economic cooperation increasingly resembles the reshaping of the Russian economy into a raw materials appendage of China. Within this framework, Russia is gradually losing the characteristics of an industrial exporting state and shifting into a model of "extract → sell →
February 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Today, Russian-Chinese economic cooperation increasingly resembles the reshaping of the Russian economy into a raw materials appendage of China. Within this framework, Russia is gradually losing the characteristics of an industrial exporting state and shifting into a model of "extract → sell →
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By the way, on Russia-China relations:
Russians started to worry about the consequences of asymmetrical relations with China. Let's see where Russia's "pivot to China" in 2022 has led it⤵️
Russians started to worry about the consequences of asymmetrical relations with China. Let's see where Russia's "pivot to China" in 2022 has led it⤵️
February 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
By the way, on Russia-China relations:
Russians started to worry about the consequences of asymmetrical relations with China. Let's see where Russia's "pivot to China" in 2022 has led it⤵️
Russians started to worry about the consequences of asymmetrical relations with China. Let's see where Russia's "pivot to China" in 2022 has led it⤵️
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Ukraine’s most famous writer reflects on life under bombardment, fading solidarity and the risks of accepting a hasty peace deal.
‘Capitulation Camouflaged as Peace’: Andrey Kurkov’s Warning on Ukraine
Ukraine’s most famous writer reflects on life under bombardment, fading solidarity and the risks of accepting a hasty peace deal.
bloom.bg
February 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ukraine’s most famous writer reflects on life under bombardment, fading solidarity and the risks of accepting a hasty peace deal.
#Iran - "Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters"
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Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country.
apnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:23 AM
#Iran - "Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters"
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Finnish public broadcaster: Rubio's speech in Munich was "mature" (literally "adultlike"). It says something about the times of the world when a US diplomat speaking in a coherent matter deserves a headline...
Ulkoministeri Valtonen Rubion puheesta: ”Selkeä kädenojennus, tästä on hyvä jatkaa”
Turvallisuuskonferenssia Saksan Münchenissä varjostaa USA:n presidentti Trumpin uhittelu Nato-liittolaisille.
yle.fi
February 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Finnish public broadcaster: Rubio's speech in Munich was "mature" (literally "adultlike"). It says something about the times of the world when a US diplomat speaking in a coherent matter deserves a headline...
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Wang Yi in Munich on Ukraine talks
"Europe should not watch this from the sidelines. Right here in Munich last year, the US had started engagement with Russia and Europe seemed to be watching from the sidelines. Europe should not be on the menu, but should be at the table."
"Europe should not watch this from the sidelines. Right here in Munich last year, the US had started engagement with Russia and Europe seemed to be watching from the sidelines. Europe should not be on the menu, but should be at the table."
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Wang Yi in Munich on Ukraine talks
"Europe should not watch this from the sidelines. Right here in Munich last year, the US had started engagement with Russia and Europe seemed to be watching from the sidelines. Europe should not be on the menu, but should be at the table."
"Europe should not watch this from the sidelines. Right here in Munich last year, the US had started engagement with Russia and Europe seemed to be watching from the sidelines. Europe should not be on the menu, but should be at the table."
" #Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift" - #NATO #EU
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Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a friendly and reassuring assessment of America’s relations with Europe under President Donald Trump’s administration.
apnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
" #Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift" - #NATO #EU
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🇨🇳🇺🇦 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Ukraine:
The door to dialogue is open in Ukraine. All parties should try to reach a comprehensive and durable peace agreement and remove the root causes of the conflict.
China is not a party directly involved. We do not have the final say.
The door to dialogue is open in Ukraine. All parties should try to reach a comprehensive and durable peace agreement and remove the root causes of the conflict.
China is not a party directly involved. We do not have the final say.
February 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
🇨🇳🇺🇦 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Ukraine:
The door to dialogue is open in Ukraine. All parties should try to reach a comprehensive and durable peace agreement and remove the root causes of the conflict.
China is not a party directly involved. We do not have the final say.
The door to dialogue is open in Ukraine. All parties should try to reach a comprehensive and durable peace agreement and remove the root causes of the conflict.
China is not a party directly involved. We do not have the final say.
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Cuba oil refinery fire hits as fuel crisis deepens
Cuba oil refinery fire hits as fuel crisis deepens
The fire, which Cuban officials say was contained quickly, comes as electricity and fuel supplies dwindle.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Cuba oil refinery fire hits as fuel crisis deepens
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Western media still sometimes characterizes Central Asia as “Russia’s backyard” – and Russian commentators do the same. But that's not how the states of Central Asia view themselves.
Is Central Asia Still Russia’s Backyard?
Paternalistic hot takes from Russian commentators regarding Central Asia are nothing new. What’s different these days is that Central Asia has grown up – and stepped out of Russia’s shadow.
buff.ly
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Western media still sometimes characterizes Central Asia as “Russia’s backyard” – and Russian commentators do the same. But that's not how the states of Central Asia view themselves.
" #Trump says change of power in #Iran would be ‘best thing’, as he sends second carrier"
www.scmp.com/news/world/m...
www.scmp.com/news/world/m...
Trump says change of power in Iran would be ‘best thing’
The US president’s comments are his most overt reference yet to regime change, as he pushes Tehran to make a nuclear deal.
www.scmp.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:39 AM
" #Trump says change of power in #Iran would be ‘best thing’, as he sends second carrier"
www.scmp.com/news/world/m...
www.scmp.com/news/world/m...