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
The United States doesn’t give weapons to defender Ukraine. The U.S. doesn’t give humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian civilians. The U.S. puts no pressure on Russia to leave Ukraine.
The United States cannot lead diplomacy to end Russia’s war as it is on the aggressor’s side.
The United States cannot lead diplomacy to end Russia’s war as it is on the aggressor’s side.
A sign of Trump's advanced dementia is he claims China is going to stop Canadians playing hockey.
Trump is not conscious of the real world and should be under care.
Trump is not conscious of the real world and should be under care.
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM
A sign of Trump's advanced dementia is he claims China is going to stop Canadians playing hockey.
Trump is not conscious of the real world and should be under care.
Trump is not conscious of the real world and should be under care.
Trump has come out with another insane threat against Canada. He says he "will not allow" a bridge to open connecting Windsor, Canada with Detroit, United States. The Gordie Howe Bridge was entirely paid for by the Government of Canada – in other words, Canadian taxpayers.
February 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Trump has come out with another insane threat against Canada. He says he "will not allow" a bridge to open connecting Windsor, Canada with Detroit, United States. The Gordie Howe Bridge was entirely paid for by the Government of Canada – in other words, Canadian taxpayers.
The United States under the russia-backed Trump regime is a nasty, miserable country that is lost to corruption. At least in banana republics they grow bananas.
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The United States under the russia-backed Trump regime is a nasty, miserable country that is lost to corruption. At least in banana republics they grow bananas.
The International Olympic Committee is wholly corrupt. The IOC is being grossly political in its celebration of russian war crimes and advocacy of the russian terrorist state.
⚡️ BREAKING: International Olympic Committee has banned Vladyslav Heraskevych from using a custom helmet featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia at the 2026 Olympics.
February 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The International Olympic Committee is wholly corrupt. The IOC is being grossly political in its celebration of russian war crimes and advocacy of the russian terrorist state.
I am interviewed regularly by Polish news TV and some American podcasts about Russia's war against the West and invasion of Ukraine. But although I'm based in Canada, I am never interviewed by Canadian or U.S. news media. That's not a good reflection on the contemporary press.
February 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I am interviewed regularly by Polish news TV and some American podcasts about Russia's war against the West and invasion of Ukraine. But although I'm based in Canada, I am never interviewed by Canadian or U.S. news media. That's not a good reflection on the contemporary press.
In the Orikhiv direction, in Zaporizhzhya region, the russian fascist invaders twice attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Mali Shcherbaky and Stepnohirs'k areas.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
In the Orikhiv direction, in Zaporizhzhya region, the russian fascist invaders twice attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Mali Shcherbaky and Stepnohirs'k areas.
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In the Hulyaypole direction, the russian fascist invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 17 times in the Hulyaypole area and towards Zlahoda, Doboropillya, Zelene, Svyatopetrivka, Zaliznychne and Zahirne.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
In the Hulyaypole direction, the russian fascist invaders attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 17 times in the Hulyaypole area and towards Zlahoda, Doboropillya, Zelene, Svyatopetrivka, Zaliznychne and Zahirne.
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Dnipropetrovsk region: "In the Oleksandrivka direction, Ukrainian units stopped two attacks by the occupiers in the Ivanivka area."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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February 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Dnipropetrovsk region: "In the Oleksandrivka direction, Ukrainian units stopped two attacks by the occupiers in the Ivanivka area."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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February 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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In the Pokrovs'k direction, russian invaders carried out 36 assaults on Ukrainian fortifications in the areas of Sofiyivka, Ivanivka, Rodyns'ke, Myrnohrad, Pokrovs'k, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodets'ke, Novopidhorodnye (Donetsk region); Novopavlivka, Filiya, Dachne (Dnipropetrovsk region).
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February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
In the Pokrovs'k direction, russian invaders carried out 36 assaults on Ukrainian fortifications in the areas of Sofiyivka, Ivanivka, Rodyns'ke, Myrnohrad, Pokrovs'k, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodets'ke, Novopidhorodnye (Donetsk region); Novopavlivka, Filiya, Dachne (Dnipropetrovsk region).
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In the Kostyantynivka direction, in Donetsk region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times near the settlements of Kostyantynivka, Kleban-Byk, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar and Novopavlivka.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
In the Kostyantynivka direction, in Donetsk region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders 12 times near the settlements of Kostyantynivka, Kleban-Byk, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar and Novopavlivka.
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Donetsk region: "In the Kramators'k direction, the enemy attempted to advance towards Stupochky."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
February 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Donetsk region: "In the Kramators'k direction, the enemy attempted to advance towards Stupochky."
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
In the Slov'yans'k direction, in Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 attempts by the russian fascist invaders to advance towards Ozerne, Zakitne, Dronivka, Platonivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
In the Slov'yans'k direction, in Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 attempts by the russian fascist invaders to advance towards Ozerne, Zakitne, Dronivka, Platonivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
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In the Lyman direction, in Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders stopped five enemy attacks in the Novoselivka, Drobysheve and Stavky areas.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
In the Lyman direction, in Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders stopped five enemy attacks in the Novoselivka, Drobysheve and Stavky areas.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information at 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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In the Kup'yans'k direction, the rashists attacked three times in the areas of Dovhen'ke and Pishchane in Kharkiv region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In the Kup'yans'k direction, the rashists attacked three times in the areas of Dovhen'ke and Pishchane in Kharkiv region.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 22:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders five times near the settlements of Zelene, Prylipka and Vovchans'k.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
In the north of Kharkiv region, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders five times near the settlements of Zelene, Prylipka and Vovchans'k.
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The russian terrorist state (the Union State of Russia and Belarus) has killed over 650 top-tier Ukrainian athletes since 2022.
The corrupt International Olympic Committee allows russians and Belarusians to compete as "neutrals" in the Winter Games.
The corrupt International Olympic Committee allows russians and Belarusians to compete as "neutrals" in the Winter Games.
February 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The russian terrorist state (the Union State of Russia and Belarus) has killed over 650 top-tier Ukrainian athletes since 2022.
The corrupt International Olympic Committee allows russians and Belarusians to compete as "neutrals" in the Winter Games.
The corrupt International Olympic Committee allows russians and Belarusians to compete as "neutrals" in the Winter Games.
In Zaporizhzhya region, Ukrainian defenders liberated the settlements of Staroukrayinka, Prydorozhnye and Ternuvate and advanced west of Dorozhnyanka. These places were in the "grey zone" but are now Ukrainian-controlled.
The tide of battle has turned against invader russia.
The tide of battle has turned against invader russia.
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
In Zaporizhzhya region, Ukrainian defenders liberated the settlements of Staroukrayinka, Prydorozhnye and Ternuvate and advanced west of Dorozhnyanka. These places were in the "grey zone" but are now Ukrainian-controlled.
The tide of battle has turned against invader russia.
The tide of battle has turned against invader russia.
Keir Starmer might save his job if he …
…called a Royal Commission into Russian hybrid warfare against Britain, including the Brexit attack
…called a Royal Commission into the Epstein files and the corruption of British elites
…called an emergency referendum to rejoin the EU
…called a Royal Commission into Russian hybrid warfare against Britain, including the Brexit attack
…called a Royal Commission into the Epstein files and the corruption of British elites
…called an emergency referendum to rejoin the EU
February 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Keir Starmer might save his job if he …
…called a Royal Commission into Russian hybrid warfare against Britain, including the Brexit attack
…called a Royal Commission into the Epstein files and the corruption of British elites
…called an emergency referendum to rejoin the EU
…called a Royal Commission into Russian hybrid warfare against Britain, including the Brexit attack
…called a Royal Commission into the Epstein files and the corruption of British elites
…called an emergency referendum to rejoin the EU
Putin is desperate to accelerate his genocide of the Ukrainian people, so he's exercising his control of Trump in a big way.
The United States is withholding air defence systems AND humanitarian assistance from Ukraine. This works as a major force multiplier for russian attacks.
The United States is withholding air defence systems AND humanitarian assistance from Ukraine. This works as a major force multiplier for russian attacks.
February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Putin is desperate to accelerate his genocide of the Ukrainian people, so he's exercising his control of Trump in a big way.
The United States is withholding air defence systems AND humanitarian assistance from Ukraine. This works as a major force multiplier for russian attacks.
The United States is withholding air defence systems AND humanitarian assistance from Ukraine. This works as a major force multiplier for russian attacks.
The russian terrorist state is bombing energy infrastructure in Ukraine, carrying out a "Kholodomor" (genocide by cold).
Instead of sending heating tents and generators to Ukraine, the Trump regime in the United States is sending the MAGA hate propaganda network "Newsmax."
Instead of sending heating tents and generators to Ukraine, the Trump regime in the United States is sending the MAGA hate propaganda network "Newsmax."
February 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The russian terrorist state is bombing energy infrastructure in Ukraine, carrying out a "Kholodomor" (genocide by cold).
Instead of sending heating tents and generators to Ukraine, the Trump regime in the United States is sending the MAGA hate propaganda network "Newsmax."
Instead of sending heating tents and generators to Ukraine, the Trump regime in the United States is sending the MAGA hate propaganda network "Newsmax."
Russia is waging a genocidal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine bans russian information warfare outlets RT, Vkontakte, Yandex and others. It should ban the infowar organ "Newsmax" – a propaganda medium for the russia-sponsored MAGA cult.
Ukraine bans russian information warfare outlets RT, Vkontakte, Yandex and others. It should ban the infowar organ "Newsmax" – a propaganda medium for the russia-sponsored MAGA cult.
⚡️ Newsmax, a conservative US network, launching Ukraine news channel.
The media company, founded by Chris Ruddy, a close ally of President Trump, will open a full-fledged editorial office in Ukraine to produce local and regional news content.
The media company, founded by Chris Ruddy, a close ally of President Trump, will open a full-fledged editorial office in Ukraine to produce local and regional news content.
Newsmax, a conservative US network, launching Ukraine news channel this spring
Newsmax, founded by Chris Ruddy, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, will open a full-fledged editorial office in Ukraine to produce local and regional news content.
kyivindependent.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Russia is waging a genocidal war of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine bans russian information warfare outlets RT, Vkontakte, Yandex and others. It should ban the infowar organ "Newsmax" – a propaganda medium for the russia-sponsored MAGA cult.
Ukraine bans russian information warfare outlets RT, Vkontakte, Yandex and others. It should ban the infowar organ "Newsmax" – a propaganda medium for the russia-sponsored MAGA cult.
Because of elite capture, the British government never had a Royal Commission into how the russian terrorist state brought about the Brexit suicide jump.
The UK is unlikely to come to terms with how Farage and Reform are as much russian active measures as Trump and MAGA.
The UK is unlikely to come to terms with how Farage and Reform are as much russian active measures as Trump and MAGA.
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Because of elite capture, the British government never had a Royal Commission into how the russian terrorist state brought about the Brexit suicide jump.
The UK is unlikely to come to terms with how Farage and Reform are as much russian active measures as Trump and MAGA.
The UK is unlikely to come to terms with how Farage and Reform are as much russian active measures as Trump and MAGA.
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Ukrainian POWs forced to exhume the dead in Mariupol, with the Russians looting the bodies
khpg.org/en/1608815503
khpg.org/en/1608815503
Ukrainian POWs forced to exhume the dead in Mariupol, with the Russians looting the bodies
Serhiy Hrytsiv was first forced, together with other POWs, to retrieve the bodies of civilians, including children, from buildings Russia had destroyed, and then tortured for one of the aggressor stat...
khpg.org
February 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Ukrainian POWs forced to exhume the dead in Mariupol, with the Russians looting the bodies
khpg.org/en/1608815503
khpg.org/en/1608815503
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 16:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operational information as of 16:00 on 9 February 2026 regarding the russian invasion
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