Maria Drutska
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Maria Drutska
@mariadrutska.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Ukraine could have surrendered in 2014. But we didn’t.
Ukraine could have surrendered in 2022. But we didn’t.
And we could surrender now. But we will not.
We. Are. Ukrainians. We will not surrender.
Ukraine could have surrendered in 2022. But we didn’t.
And we could surrender now. But we will not.
We. Are. Ukrainians. We will not surrender.
Putin is about to learn about tax traps. He thinks he can just decree:
🔹Collect 3.2 trillion rubles more in tax
🔹Accelerate economic growth
🔹Drop inflation to 4-5%
And it will all happen.
Any economists reading the above died of laughter and didn't get to this sentence.💀
🔹Collect 3.2 trillion rubles more in tax
🔹Accelerate economic growth
🔹Drop inflation to 4-5%
And it will all happen.
Any economists reading the above died of laughter and didn't get to this sentence.💀
January 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Putin is about to learn about tax traps. He thinks he can just decree:
🔹Collect 3.2 trillion rubles more in tax
🔹Accelerate economic growth
🔹Drop inflation to 4-5%
And it will all happen.
Any economists reading the above died of laughter and didn't get to this sentence.💀
🔹Collect 3.2 trillion rubles more in tax
🔹Accelerate economic growth
🔹Drop inflation to 4-5%
And it will all happen.
Any economists reading the above died of laughter and didn't get to this sentence.💀
The adding of a new ship into Russia's Black Sea Fleet shows how far they've fallen.
1. It's a tugboat, not a combat ship.
2. It's not even in the Black Sea, it's in the Caspian.
And why's it in the Caspian? Because if they tried to sail it in the Black Sea, it would be sunk.💥
1. It's a tugboat, not a combat ship.
2. It's not even in the Black Sea, it's in the Caspian.
And why's it in the Caspian? Because if they tried to sail it in the Black Sea, it would be sunk.💥
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 AM
The adding of a new ship into Russia's Black Sea Fleet shows how far they've fallen.
1. It's a tugboat, not a combat ship.
2. It's not even in the Black Sea, it's in the Caspian.
And why's it in the Caspian? Because if they tried to sail it in the Black Sea, it would be sunk.💥
1. It's a tugboat, not a combat ship.
2. It's not even in the Black Sea, it's in the Caspian.
And why's it in the Caspian? Because if they tried to sail it in the Black Sea, it would be sunk.💥
An oil depot in Usman, Lipetsk Oblast, is receiving drone sanctions.
This video shows the night sky being lit up by a m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ small fire after debris from a successful drone interception caused no damage to several large oil tanks.
What a heartwarming sight.🥰❤️🔥
This video shows the night sky being lit up by a m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ small fire after debris from a successful drone interception caused no damage to several large oil tanks.
What a heartwarming sight.🥰❤️🔥
January 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
An oil depot in Usman, Lipetsk Oblast, is receiving drone sanctions.
This video shows the night sky being lit up by a m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ small fire after debris from a successful drone interception caused no damage to several large oil tanks.
What a heartwarming sight.🥰❤️🔥
This video shows the night sky being lit up by a m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ small fire after debris from a successful drone interception caused no damage to several large oil tanks.
What a heartwarming sight.🥰❤️🔥
…to refuse to support the candidacy of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado for president because she didn’t withdraw her Nobel Peace Prize nomination, and your oversized ego couldn’t handle it…
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
…to refuse to support the candidacy of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado for president because she didn’t withdraw her Nobel Peace Prize nomination, and your oversized ego couldn’t handle it…
Why Venezuela Fell Within Hours, But Ukraine Did Not?
An important detail from Ukrainian officer Dmytro Vovnianko.
By Ambassador @olexscherba.bsky.social at x.com/olex_scherba...
An important detail from Ukrainian officer Dmytro Vovnianko.
By Ambassador @olexscherba.bsky.social at x.com/olex_scherba...
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Why Venezuela Fell Within Hours, But Ukraine Did Not?
An important detail from Ukrainian officer Dmytro Vovnianko.
By Ambassador @olexscherba.bsky.social at x.com/olex_scherba...
An important detail from Ukrainian officer Dmytro Vovnianko.
By Ambassador @olexscherba.bsky.social at x.com/olex_scherba...
🗯️ I’m writing a case study essay for one of my modules at @warstudieskcl.bsky.social on China’s economic coercion and Australia’s foreign policy choices.
Research question:
Why did China’s trade restrictions (2020–2022) not translate into foreign policy concessions from Australia?
Research question:
Why did China’s trade restrictions (2020–2022) not translate into foreign policy concessions from Australia?
January 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🗯️ I’m writing a case study essay for one of my modules at @warstudieskcl.bsky.social on China’s economic coercion and Australia’s foreign policy choices.
Research question:
Why did China’s trade restrictions (2020–2022) not translate into foreign policy concessions from Australia?
Research question:
Why did China’s trade restrictions (2020–2022) not translate into foreign policy concessions from Australia?
Vasyl Maliuk has stepped down as Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, but “remains within the SBU system to carry out asymmetric special operations of a global level, which will continue to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.”
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Vasyl Maliuk has stepped down as Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, but “remains within the SBU system to carry out asymmetric special operations of a global level, which will continue to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.”
An interesting analysis for those who want to understand Ukraine’s internal politics a bit more deeply.
Read ⬇️
zn.ua/eng/successo...
Read ⬇️
zn.ua/eng/successo...
Successor or Neutralization? Why the President Chose Budanov to Lead Presidential Office
Zelensky appointed Kirill Budanov as head of the Presidential Administration. Why this is more than just a personnel decision, and what it says about plans for a second term.
zn.ua
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
An interesting analysis for those who want to understand Ukraine’s internal politics a bit more deeply.
Read ⬇️
zn.ua/eng/successo...
Read ⬇️
zn.ua/eng/successo...
Looks like Vasyl Maliuk has agreed to step down from his post as Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
That’s unfortunate.
That’s unfortunate.
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Looks like Vasyl Maliuk has agreed to step down from his post as Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
That’s unfortunate.
That’s unfortunate.
Trump threatens India with higher tariffs if they keep buying Russian oil.
Despite Russia selling oil at a loss, Indian purchases have kept dropping. And with this threat, they are likely to drop further.
This will be devastating for Russia's attempts to finance their war.📉
Despite Russia selling oil at a loss, Indian purchases have kept dropping. And with this threat, they are likely to drop further.
This will be devastating for Russia's attempts to finance their war.📉
January 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Trump threatens India with higher tariffs if they keep buying Russian oil.
Despite Russia selling oil at a loss, Indian purchases have kept dropping. And with this threat, they are likely to drop further.
This will be devastating for Russia's attempts to finance their war.📉
Despite Russia selling oil at a loss, Indian purchases have kept dropping. And with this threat, they are likely to drop further.
This will be devastating for Russia's attempts to finance their war.📉
Fire Point drone engines now have 97% Ukrainian parts, continuing to reduce need for imported components.
This will be an important factor for EU defence production: how to prevent import bottlenecks and dependence on potentially-unreliable suppliers if a larger conflict erupts.
This will be an important factor for EU defence production: how to prevent import bottlenecks and dependence on potentially-unreliable suppliers if a larger conflict erupts.
January 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Fire Point drone engines now have 97% Ukrainian parts, continuing to reduce need for imported components.
This will be an important factor for EU defence production: how to prevent import bottlenecks and dependence on potentially-unreliable suppliers if a larger conflict erupts.
This will be an important factor for EU defence production: how to prevent import bottlenecks and dependence on potentially-unreliable suppliers if a larger conflict erupts.
Trump: Putin lied about the attack on his residence.🤥
After they stopped laughing at Russia's pathetic "evidence" of the attack, US analysts confirmed that it did not actually happen.
So the countries who lined up to express outrage at this attack will now apologize, right?🧐
After they stopped laughing at Russia's pathetic "evidence" of the attack, US analysts confirmed that it did not actually happen.
So the countries who lined up to express outrage at this attack will now apologize, right?🧐
January 5, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Trump: Putin lied about the attack on his residence.🤥
After they stopped laughing at Russia's pathetic "evidence" of the attack, US analysts confirmed that it did not actually happen.
So the countries who lined up to express outrage at this attack will now apologize, right?🧐
After they stopped laughing at Russia's pathetic "evidence" of the attack, US analysts confirmed that it did not actually happen.
So the countries who lined up to express outrage at this attack will now apologize, right?🧐
Around 200 flights have been delayed in Moscow due to an attack by unidentified drones.
January 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Around 200 flights have been delayed in Moscow due to an attack by unidentified drones.
The wife of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Trump’s top adviser, ladies and gentlemen.
January 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The wife of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Trump’s top adviser, ladies and gentlemen.
🌑🇩🇪 A massive blackout has hit Berlin after unknown set fire to a power facility.
Tens of thousands are without electricity.
Authorities say full restoration may take until January 8.
Tens of thousands are without electricity.
Authorities say full restoration may take until January 8.
January 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
🌑🇩🇪 A massive blackout has hit Berlin after unknown set fire to a power facility.
Tens of thousands are without electricity.
Authorities say full restoration may take until January 8.
Tens of thousands are without electricity.
Authorities say full restoration may take until January 8.
‼️Russian Railways is nearing a systemic collapse.
High debt and low income are crippling the budget, they are buying less and less locomotives and railcars due to budget issues, and an urgent 200B ruble bailout request was denied.
Expect a cascade of train failures, soon.💥🚂
High debt and low income are crippling the budget, they are buying less and less locomotives and railcars due to budget issues, and an urgent 200B ruble bailout request was denied.
Expect a cascade of train failures, soon.💥🚂
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM
‼️Russian Railways is nearing a systemic collapse.
High debt and low income are crippling the budget, they are buying less and less locomotives and railcars due to budget issues, and an urgent 200B ruble bailout request was denied.
Expect a cascade of train failures, soon.💥🚂
High debt and low income are crippling the budget, they are buying less and less locomotives and railcars due to budget issues, and an urgent 200B ruble bailout request was denied.
Expect a cascade of train failures, soon.💥🚂
Russian oil sales to India keep dropping despite record low prices.
India now requires refineries to report purchases of US and Russian oil so they can report those to the US, as they work on a US trade agreement
Even selling at a loss isn't low enough. Russia's in big trouble.
India now requires refineries to report purchases of US and Russian oil so they can report those to the US, as they work on a US trade agreement
Even selling at a loss isn't low enough. Russia's in big trouble.
January 4, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Russian oil sales to India keep dropping despite record low prices.
India now requires refineries to report purchases of US and Russian oil so they can report those to the US, as they work on a US trade agreement
Even selling at a loss isn't low enough. Russia's in big trouble.
India now requires refineries to report purchases of US and Russian oil so they can report those to the US, as they work on a US trade agreement
Even selling at a loss isn't low enough. Russia's in big trouble.
🚨STUNNING REVERSAL: RUSSIA ENDORSES GIVING NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO UKRAINE
After the US operation in Venezuela this morning, Medvedev said a country's ONLY reliable defence is nuclear weapons.
So by Russia's own admission, RELIABLE security guarantees for Ukraine require nukes.✅☢️
After the US operation in Venezuela this morning, Medvedev said a country's ONLY reliable defence is nuclear weapons.
So by Russia's own admission, RELIABLE security guarantees for Ukraine require nukes.✅☢️
January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
🚨STUNNING REVERSAL: RUSSIA ENDORSES GIVING NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO UKRAINE
After the US operation in Venezuela this morning, Medvedev said a country's ONLY reliable defence is nuclear weapons.
So by Russia's own admission, RELIABLE security guarantees for Ukraine require nukes.✅☢️
After the US operation in Venezuela this morning, Medvedev said a country's ONLY reliable defence is nuclear weapons.
So by Russia's own admission, RELIABLE security guarantees for Ukraine require nukes.✅☢️
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Maduro:
“Extremely concerned…
Such actions constitute an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state, respect for which is a key principle of international law.”
The irony is almost impressive.
“Extremely concerned…
Such actions constitute an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state, respect for which is a key principle of international law.”
The irony is almost impressive.
January 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Maduro:
“Extremely concerned…
Such actions constitute an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state, respect for which is a key principle of international law.”
The irony is almost impressive.
“Extremely concerned…
Such actions constitute an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state, respect for which is a key principle of international law.”
The irony is almost impressive.
Russian Central Bank: our budget is screwed if oil prices don't rise.
2026 budget assumes $59 oil, but it was $34 last month. And they estimate Brent Crude will be $72 in 2026, but most global estimates are $55-65.
Lying to themselves both economically and militarily, it seems.
2026 budget assumes $59 oil, but it was $34 last month. And they estimate Brent Crude will be $72 in 2026, but most global estimates are $55-65.
Lying to themselves both economically and militarily, it seems.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Russian Central Bank: our budget is screwed if oil prices don't rise.
2026 budget assumes $59 oil, but it was $34 last month. And they estimate Brent Crude will be $72 in 2026, but most global estimates are $55-65.
Lying to themselves both economically and militarily, it seems.
2026 budget assumes $59 oil, but it was $34 last month. And they estimate Brent Crude will be $72 in 2026, but most global estimates are $55-65.
Lying to themselves both economically and militarily, it seems.
Even as Russian economic collapse nears, those at the top are still getting richer during the war.
According to Bloomberg, Russia's richest businessmen around Putin got $24B richer in 2025.
That imbalance while the majority are cutting back on food will cause much unrest.
According to Bloomberg, Russia's richest businessmen around Putin got $24B richer in 2025.
That imbalance while the majority are cutting back on food will cause much unrest.
January 3, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Even as Russian economic collapse nears, those at the top are still getting richer during the war.
According to Bloomberg, Russia's richest businessmen around Putin got $24B richer in 2025.
That imbalance while the majority are cutting back on food will cause much unrest.
According to Bloomberg, Russia's richest businessmen around Putin got $24B richer in 2025.
That imbalance while the majority are cutting back on food will cause much unrest.
The Russians put RDK commander Denis Kapustin back on their "wanted" list after GUR faked his death and took the $500k bounty as funding for GUR special units.
What's the bounty this time? Asking for a 🇺🇦🦉 friend. 😏
What's the bounty this time? Asking for a 🇺🇦🦉 friend. 😏
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 AM
The Russians put RDK commander Denis Kapustin back on their "wanted" list after GUR faked his death and took the $500k bounty as funding for GUR special units.
What's the bounty this time? Asking for a 🇺🇦🦉 friend. 😏
What's the bounty this time? Asking for a 🇺🇦🦉 friend. 😏
First Deputy PM – Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as Ukraine’s new Minister of Defence.
In my view, a questionable decision.
In my view, a questionable decision.
January 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
First Deputy PM – Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as Ukraine’s new Minister of Defence.
In my view, a questionable decision.
In my view, a questionable decision.
Oleh Ivashchenko, currently head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, will become the new chief of Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (GUR)
January 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Oleh Ivashchenko, currently head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, will become the new chief of Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (GUR)
‼️Russia struck a residential building in the center of Kharkiv reportedly with two Iskander-M missiles.
Russia does not want peace.
It wants blood and the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Is it still not obvious?
Russia does not want peace.
It wants blood and the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Is it still not obvious?
January 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
‼️Russia struck a residential building in the center of Kharkiv reportedly with two Iskander-M missiles.
Russia does not want peace.
It wants blood and the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Is it still not obvious?
Russia does not want peace.
It wants blood and the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Is it still not obvious?