Tim Mak
@timkmak.bsky.social
Founder, The Counteroffensive: Compelling human stories to illustrate news of the war in Ukraine. Fmr US Army medic.
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NEWSFLASH: Donald Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela after overnight strikes and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
NEWSFLASH: Donald Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela after overnight strikes and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
NEWSFLASH: Donald Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela after overnight strikes and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
He warned of a possible second attack and said U.S. oil companies would play a massive role in the country’s transition.
At 1:55 a.m. this morning, our reporter in Caracas looked up with a start. Explosions were being heard all throughout the city.
Here’s what he saw, heard and felt as the U.S. captured Maduro — and what he fears will happen next.
Here’s what he saw, heard and felt as the U.S. captured Maduro — and what he fears will happen next.
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
At 1:55 a.m. this morning, our reporter in Caracas looked up with a start. Explosions were being heard all throughout the city.
Here’s what he saw, heard and felt as the U.S. captured Maduro — and what he fears will happen next.
Here’s what he saw, heard and felt as the U.S. captured Maduro — and what he fears will happen next.
NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions overnight in Venezuela
Sources are confirming bursts of fire and loud explosions as the U.S. threatens escalation in Venezuela.
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Sources are confirming bursts of fire and loud explosions as the U.S. threatens escalation in Venezuela.
www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-...
NEWS FLASH: Loud explosions overnight in Venezuela
Sources are confirming bursts of fire and loud explosions as the U.S. threatens escalation in Venezuela.
www.counteroffensive.news
January 3, 2026 at 8:32 AM
NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions overnight in Venezuela
Sources are confirming bursts of fire and loud explosions as the U.S. threatens escalation in Venezuela.
www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-...
Sources are confirming bursts of fire and loud explosions as the U.S. threatens escalation in Venezuela.
www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-...
NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions were reported overnight across parts of Venezuela.
Recently, the U.S. has been escalating pressure in the form of maritime strikes, a tanker seizure, and a recent drone attack on a port.
Recently, the U.S. has been escalating pressure in the form of maritime strikes, a tanker seizure, and a recent drone attack on a port.
January 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions were reported overnight across parts of Venezuela.
Recently, the U.S. has been escalating pressure in the form of maritime strikes, a tanker seizure, and a recent drone attack on a port.
Recently, the U.S. has been escalating pressure in the form of maritime strikes, a tanker seizure, and a recent drone attack on a port.
NEWSFLASH: Volodymyr Zelenskyy appoints intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the Presidential Office, replacing Andrii Yermak after a corruption scandal.
The enigmatic spymaster now steps into one of Ukraine’s most influential political roles.
The enigmatic spymaster now steps into one of Ukraine’s most influential political roles.
NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy taps spy Budanov as head of presidential office
Kyrylo Budanov, previously the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, now enters the President’s Office.
www.counteroffensive.news
January 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
NEWSFLASH: Volodymyr Zelenskyy appoints intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the Presidential Office, replacing Andrii Yermak after a corruption scandal.
The enigmatic spymaster now steps into one of Ukraine’s most influential political roles.
The enigmatic spymaster now steps into one of Ukraine’s most influential political roles.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
This New Year’s Eve, Ukrainians are reclaiming Malanka and Vasyl.
The tradition lives on through street performances, with a goat that dies with the old year and revives with the new, played in the Kyiv metro by Laima.
This New Year’s Eve, Ukrainians are reclaiming Malanka and Vasyl.
The tradition lives on through street performances, with a goat that dies with the old year and revives with the new, played in the Kyiv metro by Laima.
Ukrainian goat carol NYE traditions
On New Year’s Eve, Ukrainians celebrate the day of Malanka and Vasyl, staging plays. Forgotten for decades, the tradition returns with a goat leading the way!
www.counteroffensive.news
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
This New Year’s Eve, Ukrainians are reclaiming Malanka and Vasyl.
The tradition lives on through street performances, with a goat that dies with the old year and revives with the new, played in the Kyiv metro by Laima.
This New Year’s Eve, Ukrainians are reclaiming Malanka and Vasyl.
The tradition lives on through street performances, with a goat that dies with the old year and revives with the new, played in the Kyiv metro by Laima.
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
6 Ukrainian banks signed a record-breaking UAH 21.5 loan deal to fund defense production.
This 3-year consortium agreement aims to boost domestic weapons manufacturing and reduce reliance on military imports
6 Ukrainian banks signed a record-breaking UAH 21.5 loan deal to fund defense production.
This 3-year consortium agreement aims to boost domestic weapons manufacturing and reduce reliance on military imports
Ukrainian banks strike record loan deal to boost weapons output
Six Ukrainian banks have signed the largest credit consortium agreement in Ukraine’s financial market history, providing UAH 21.5 billion ($510 million) for a three-year term under a state guarantee t...
english.nv.ua
December 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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6 Ukrainian banks signed a record-breaking UAH 21.5 loan deal to fund defense production.
This 3-year consortium agreement aims to boost domestic weapons manufacturing and reduce reliance on military imports
6 Ukrainian banks signed a record-breaking UAH 21.5 loan deal to fund defense production.
This 3-year consortium agreement aims to boost domestic weapons manufacturing and reduce reliance on military imports
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia plans to organize voting by Ukrainians in Russia and occupied territories, Zelenskyy said.
The move would allow Moscow to later claim that Ukraine’s elections were illegitimate if those votes aren't counted.
Russia plans to organize voting by Ukrainians in Russia and occupied territories, Zelenskyy said.
The move would allow Moscow to later claim that Ukraine’s elections were illegitimate if those votes aren't counted.
Russia wants Ukrainians in occupied territories and Russia to vote in Ukrainian elections – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian authorities have been making preparations to ensure that Ukrainian citizens in Russia and the occupied territories can take part in Ukrain...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Russia plans to organize voting by Ukrainians in Russia and occupied territories, Zelenskyy said.
The move would allow Moscow to later claim that Ukraine’s elections were illegitimate if those votes aren't counted.
Russia plans to organize voting by Ukrainians in Russia and occupied territories, Zelenskyy said.
The move would allow Moscow to later claim that Ukraine’s elections were illegitimate if those votes aren't counted.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Me and Tania spent Christmas with the Khartiia brigade.
One soldier, Gumi, yearns for his wife’s kutia—a holiday dish he’s missing while serving just half an hour from home. His wife’s special secret: a touch of rice.
Me and Tania spent Christmas with the Khartiia brigade.
One soldier, Gumi, yearns for his wife’s kutia—a holiday dish he’s missing while serving just half an hour from home. His wife’s special secret: a touch of rice.
The little things that keep them going
We visited the troops of the Khartiia Brigade on Christmas Eve and found, as the Ukrainians say, it is a sin to complain.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Me and Tania spent Christmas with the Khartiia brigade.
One soldier, Gumi, yearns for his wife’s kutia—a holiday dish he’s missing while serving just half an hour from home. His wife’s special secret: a touch of rice.
Me and Tania spent Christmas with the Khartiia brigade.
One soldier, Gumi, yearns for his wife’s kutia—a holiday dish he’s missing while serving just half an hour from home. His wife’s special secret: a touch of rice.
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Ukrainian drones targeted Lukoil’s oil refinery in the Russian city Volgograd.
The plant previously produced over 5% of Russia’s total refinery output, proving Kyiv’s focus on valuable energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones targeted Lukoil’s oil refinery in the Russian city Volgograd.
The plant previously produced over 5% of Russia’s total refinery output, proving Kyiv’s focus on valuable energy infrastructure.
У російському Волгограді вночі пролунали понад 20 вибухів, під ударом дронів міг опинитися НПЗ — відео
У ніч проти п’ятниці, 26 грудня, дрони атакували російський Волгоград. Під ударом міг опинитися нафтопереробний завод.
nv.ua
December 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Ukrainian drones targeted Lukoil’s oil refinery in the Russian city Volgograd.
The plant previously produced over 5% of Russia’s total refinery output, proving Kyiv’s focus on valuable energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones targeted Lukoil’s oil refinery in the Russian city Volgograd.
The plant previously produced over 5% of Russia’s total refinery output, proving Kyiv’s focus on valuable energy infrastructure.
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Best podcast on Ukraine reality on the ground I’ve heard since earlier reports from @terrelljstarr.bsky.social , thanks to @chrislhayes.bsky.social and @timkmak.bsky.social for the latest Why Is This Happening overcast.fm/+ABLPgm9iOEg
Life in Ukraine with Tim Mak — Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
Journalist Tim Mak joins WITHpod to discuss what life has been like for him living in Kyiv, what he sees as a possible way forward politically and more.
overcast.fm
December 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Best podcast on Ukraine reality on the ground I’ve heard since earlier reports from @terrelljstarr.bsky.social , thanks to @chrislhayes.bsky.social and @timkmak.bsky.social for the latest Why Is This Happening overcast.fm/+ABLPgm9iOEg
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Our team just spotted an unidentified object in Ukrainian air space: big belly, red suit, bushy white beard.
Any guesses?
Our team just spotted an unidentified object in Ukrainian air space: big belly, red suit, bushy white beard.
Any guesses?
NEWSFLASH: Unknown object in Ukrainian airspace
Our team found a fast-moving unidentified object in Ukraine’s skies on Christmas Eve. In other news: Zelenskyy preps national referendum on peace deal.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Our team just spotted an unidentified object in Ukrainian air space: big belly, red suit, bushy white beard.
Any guesses?
Our team just spotted an unidentified object in Ukrainian air space: big belly, red suit, bushy white beard.
Any guesses?
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Pokrovsk, birthplace of 'Carol of the Bells', is being destroyed by Russian fire.
That’s where Father Oleksandr built his church while working night shifts in the mines. But today, his city, and his church, are in ruins.
Pokrovsk, birthplace of 'Carol of the Bells', is being destroyed by Russian fire.
That’s where Father Oleksandr built his church while working night shifts in the mines. But today, his city, and his church, are in ruins.
Russia incinerates birthplace of famous Christmas song
While much of the world sings the iconic ‘Carol of the Bells’ melody this holiday season, the tune’s birthplace is slowly being erased by Russia. Oleksandr, a priest, witnessed this destruction firsth
www.counteroffensive.news
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Pokrovsk, birthplace of 'Carol of the Bells', is being destroyed by Russian fire.
That’s where Father Oleksandr built his church while working night shifts in the mines. But today, his city, and his church, are in ruins.
Pokrovsk, birthplace of 'Carol of the Bells', is being destroyed by Russian fire.
That’s where Father Oleksandr built his church while working night shifts in the mines. But today, his city, and his church, are in ruins.
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
NATO intel warns Russia is developing weapons that create clouds of shrapnel to target Ukraine's Starlink satellites, critical for military activity.
Experts say this could also damage Russia’s satellites.
NATO intel warns Russia is developing weapons that create clouds of shrapnel to target Ukraine's Starlink satellites, critical for military activity.
Experts say this could also damage Russia’s satellites.
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space
NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.
apnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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NATO intel warns Russia is developing weapons that create clouds of shrapnel to target Ukraine's Starlink satellites, critical for military activity.
Experts say this could also damage Russia’s satellites.
NATO intel warns Russia is developing weapons that create clouds of shrapnel to target Ukraine's Starlink satellites, critical for military activity.
Experts say this could also damage Russia’s satellites.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
A few years ago Mariana's grandma broke down crying and decided not to spend Xmas with her family.
A rift split the family after her grandma refused leave her Russia-aligned church accused of spying for the enemy.
A few years ago Mariana's grandma broke down crying and decided not to spend Xmas with her family.
A rift split the family after her grandma refused leave her Russia-aligned church accused of spying for the enemy.
How Russia split my family over Christmas
Mariana’s family is among thousands of Ukrainian families forced to celebrate Christmas on different days after a split between the pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian Orthodox churches.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
A few years ago Mariana's grandma broke down crying and decided not to spend Xmas with her family.
A rift split the family after her grandma refused leave her Russia-aligned church accused of spying for the enemy.
A few years ago Mariana's grandma broke down crying and decided not to spend Xmas with her family.
A rift split the family after her grandma refused leave her Russia-aligned church accused of spying for the enemy.
Here's what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Ukraine’s intel chief warns that Russia is fast-tracking plans to occupy the Baltics.
The Kremlin previously aimed to occupy the states by 2030, but he said this has been moved to 2027.
Ukraine’s intel chief warns that Russia is fast-tracking plans to occupy the Baltics.
The Kremlin previously aimed to occupy the states by 2030, but he said this has been moved to 2027.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief says Russia is preparing to occupy Baltic states in coming years
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, has stated that Russia intends to occupy the Baltic states and is planning for action as early as 2027.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Ukraine’s intel chief warns that Russia is fast-tracking plans to occupy the Baltics.
The Kremlin previously aimed to occupy the states by 2030, but he said this has been moved to 2027.
Ukraine’s intel chief warns that Russia is fast-tracking plans to occupy the Baltics.
The Kremlin previously aimed to occupy the states by 2030, but he said this has been moved to 2027.
Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Despite Trump’s peace talks and the Russia-favourable U.S. peace proposal, Putin demands more.
During his annual Q&A conference, Putin rejected the U.S. peace plan and restated Russian demands from 2024.
Despite Trump’s peace talks and the Russia-favourable U.S. peace proposal, Putin demands more.
During his annual Q&A conference, Putin rejected the U.S. peace plan and restated Russian demands from 2024.
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Despite Trump’s peace talks and the Russia-favourable U.S. peace proposal, Putin demands more.
During his annual Q&A conference, Putin rejected the U.S. peace plan and restated Russian demands from 2024.
Despite Trump’s peace talks and the Russia-favourable U.S. peace proposal, Putin demands more.
During his annual Q&A conference, Putin rejected the U.S. peace plan and restated Russian demands from 2024.
Here's what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia's intel has threatened Belgian politicians and top financiers to prevent the EU from using Russian frozen assets to back a Ukraine loan.
Belgium has protested using Russian frozen assets, fearing Russian retaliation.
Russia's intel has threatened Belgian politicians and top financiers to prevent the EU from using Russian frozen assets to back a Ukraine loan.
Belgium has protested using Russian frozen assets, fearing Russian retaliation.
Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets
Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Here's what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia's intel has threatened Belgian politicians and top financiers to prevent the EU from using Russian frozen assets to back a Ukraine loan.
Belgium has protested using Russian frozen assets, fearing Russian retaliation.
Russia's intel has threatened Belgian politicians and top financiers to prevent the EU from using Russian frozen assets to back a Ukraine loan.
Belgium has protested using Russian frozen assets, fearing Russian retaliation.
Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Steven Moore and I agree on at least one thing: we want Ukraine to win.
But what divides us is that Steven thinks Trump is critical to Ukraine winning, while I think we need to abandon the illusion he will help Ukraine.
Steven Moore and I agree on at least one thing: we want Ukraine to win.
But what divides us is that Steven thinks Trump is critical to Ukraine winning, while I think we need to abandon the illusion he will help Ukraine.
DEBATE: Is Trump a viable mediator for peace?
Two supporters of Ukraine debate whether the Trump administration can pull off a peace deal.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Steven Moore and I agree on at least one thing: we want Ukraine to win.
But what divides us is that Steven thinks Trump is critical to Ukraine winning, while I think we need to abandon the illusion he will help Ukraine.
Steven Moore and I agree on at least one thing: we want Ukraine to win.
But what divides us is that Steven thinks Trump is critical to Ukraine winning, while I think we need to abandon the illusion he will help Ukraine.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
As Russia takes more lives, Ukraine's cemeteries are overfilling and the number of cremations is rising.
Dmytro chose to cremate his brother, fearing a burial could mean losing his brother and his home to occupation.
As Russia takes more lives, Ukraine's cemeteries are overfilling and the number of cremations is rising.
Dmytro chose to cremate his brother, fearing a burial could mean losing his brother and his home to occupation.
No place to rest: Ukraine’s burial crisis
Ukraine’s cemeteries are filling up, the number of those opting for cremation has skyrocketed. Dmytro, who cremated his brother, explains why a burial is difficult for those from occupied territory.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
As Russia takes more lives, Ukraine's cemeteries are overfilling and the number of cremations is rising.
Dmytro chose to cremate his brother, fearing a burial could mean losing his brother and his home to occupation.
As Russia takes more lives, Ukraine's cemeteries are overfilling and the number of cremations is rising.
Dmytro chose to cremate his brother, fearing a burial could mean losing his brother and his home to occupation.
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Russia’s Central Bank is suing the Belgian securities depository Euroclear amid the EU's decision to indefinitely freeze the Russian Central Bank's assets in EU.
The EU's move is a step towards using the funds for Kyiv.
Russia’s Central Bank is suing the Belgian securities depository Euroclear amid the EU's decision to indefinitely freeze the Russian Central Bank's assets in EU.
The EU's move is a step towards using the funds for Kyiv.
Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets
Russia's central bank has filed a lawsuit in Moscow seeking $230 billion in damages from Euroclear, marking the first step in what the Kremlin has warned will be a legal nightmare for the EU over plan...
www.reuters.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Russia’s Central Bank is suing the Belgian securities depository Euroclear amid the EU's decision to indefinitely freeze the Russian Central Bank's assets in EU.
The EU's move is a step towards using the funds for Kyiv.
Russia’s Central Bank is suing the Belgian securities depository Euroclear amid the EU's decision to indefinitely freeze the Russian Central Bank's assets in EU.
The EU's move is a step towards using the funds for Kyiv.
Here's what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
Ukraine abandoning NATO membership has long been one of Russia's demands.
Kyiv seeks Nato's Article 5 clause protections, but Russia rejects all proposals, casting doubt on a deal.
Ukraine abandoning NATO membership has long been one of Russia's demands.
Kyiv seeks Nato's Article 5 clause protections, but Russia rejects all proposals, casting doubt on a deal.
Ukraine offers to drop Nato membership demands
Zelenskyy says Kyiv still needs US and European protection guarantees ahead of Berlin talks
www.ft.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Ukraine abandoning NATO membership has long been one of Russia's demands.
Kyiv seeks Nato's Article 5 clause protections, but Russia rejects all proposals, casting doubt on a deal.
Ukraine abandoning NATO membership has long been one of Russia's demands.
Kyiv seeks Nato's Article 5 clause protections, but Russia rejects all proposals, casting doubt on a deal.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Under U.S. pressure, Ukraine has declared readiness for elections.
Political consultant Oleksii explains what a disaster the 2014 elections were during Russia's initial invasion and why the risks are now so much higher.
Under U.S. pressure, Ukraine has declared readiness for elections.
Political consultant Oleksii explains what a disaster the 2014 elections were during Russia's initial invasion and why the risks are now so much higher.
Will Ukraine face the hardest vote in decades?
To understand the risks of holding elections in Ukraine now, one should recall 2014, when voting was marked by abductions and violence. Oleksii, a political consultant, witnessed that chaos firsthand.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Under U.S. pressure, Ukraine has declared readiness for elections.
Political consultant Oleksii explains what a disaster the 2014 elections were during Russia's initial invasion and why the risks are now so much higher.
Under U.S. pressure, Ukraine has declared readiness for elections.
Political consultant Oleksii explains what a disaster the 2014 elections were during Russia's initial invasion and why the risks are now so much higher.
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
The EU is set to freeze Russian assets in Europe indefinitely. This would push forward the EU initiative to use the assets to back an Ukraine loan.
This comes as Ukraine’s budget deficit threatens IMF support.
The EU is set to freeze Russian assets in Europe indefinitely. This would push forward the EU initiative to use the assets to back an Ukraine loan.
This comes as Ukraine’s budget deficit threatens IMF support.
EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Moscow's inva...
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
The EU is set to freeze Russian assets in Europe indefinitely. This would push forward the EU initiative to use the assets to back an Ukraine loan.
This comes as Ukraine’s budget deficit threatens IMF support.
The EU is set to freeze Russian assets in Europe indefinitely. This would push forward the EU initiative to use the assets to back an Ukraine loan.
This comes as Ukraine’s budget deficit threatens IMF support.
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Powers blackouts caused by Russian attacks mean that a simple elevator ride at the wrong time could leave you stuck for hours.
Every day, specialists like Oleksandr go around Kyiv freeing people stuck in lifts.
Powers blackouts caused by Russian attacks mean that a simple elevator ride at the wrong time could leave you stuck for hours.
Every day, specialists like Oleksandr go around Kyiv freeing people stuck in lifts.
Blackout roulette in Ukraine’s elevators
The simplest things, like elevators, become vitally important when they disappear. Elevator mechanic Oleksandr ensures Ukrainians can always reach tall heights despite regular blackouts.
www.counteroffensive.news
December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Powers blackouts caused by Russian attacks mean that a simple elevator ride at the wrong time could leave you stuck for hours.
Every day, specialists like Oleksandr go around Kyiv freeing people stuck in lifts.
Powers blackouts caused by Russian attacks mean that a simple elevator ride at the wrong time could leave you stuck for hours.
Every day, specialists like Oleksandr go around Kyiv freeing people stuck in lifts.