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"The real target of Russia’s sub-threshold attacks is our decision-making." Edward Lucas
Fogged Up: The Muddle in the Gray Zone
Europe dozes, Russia is waging war. Not just in Ukraine, but in the “gray zone” of comfortable countries to its West.
buff.ly
December 1, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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SYRIE 🇸🇾 | Quelles sont les forces qui avancent sur Alep ?

Un fil par @cedlab.bsky.social doctorant sur le conflit syrien.

Voici une vue panoramique des forces en présence dans cette offensive sur #Alep depuis 72 heures.

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November 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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🔴Ignore Putin’s Bluffs and Focus On the Real ‘Red Line’ in Russia’s War Against Ukraine

There is only one red line in this war and it’s one that Russia crosses daily, report Morten Hammeken and Pekka Kallioniemi

bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/p...
Ignore Putin’s Bluffs and Focus On the Real ‘Red Line’ in Russia’s War Against Ukraine
There is only one red line in this war and it’s one that Russia crosses daily
bylinetimes.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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A first: as of today, the EU has a Commissioner charged with defence and space issues. It is Andrius Kubilius, former Prime Minister of Lithuania and member of the European Parliament. Assigned tasks attached. commission.europa.eu/about-europe...
December 1, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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Some context:

It took the Assad regime 4+ years to conquer Aleppo, with the assistance of Iranian, Iraqi and Lebanese Shia militias, and Russian aerial domination.

If this offensive continues at this pace, Assad could well lose Aleppo in 4 days.
November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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And this is why my bluffs to nuke west are bluffs.
November 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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Russia planned to murder journalists in Europe. “The spies followed Grozev to Vienna in Austria, Montenegro and Valencia in Spain. They discussed killing him, kidnapping him and taking him to Moscow, and infiltrating Bellingcat, the court was told.” www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Russian spying ring ‘planned honeytrap to bait journalists’
Two Bulgarian men have pleaded guilty to spying for Russians in the UK
www.thetimes.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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“Insurgents breached Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo after blowing up two car bombs on Friday and were clashing with government forces on the city’s western edge…It was the first time the city has been attacked by opposition forces since 2016” apnews.com/article/syri...
Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city Aleppo, fighters and a war monitor say
Insurgents have breached Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and were clashing with government forces on the city's western edge on Friday, according to a Syria war monitor and fighters.
apnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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Iranian, Assad and Russian forces are nowhere to be seen. Rebels are taking entire depots without any fight.
November 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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#Syrie Le régime a perdu plusieurs positions dont une base avec des blindés.
La route stratégique M5 reliant Alep à Idlib & Damas aurait été atteinte.
#Syria: a rebel soldier shows some of the vehicles that were abandoned by the regime in the 46th Regiment base in western #Aleppo.

At least two tanks and a BMP.
November 28, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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Right now, Georgian police are unsuccessfully trying to disperse a just protest against rigged elections using water cannons, while a fierce clash is unfolding between protesters and cops near the parliament.
November 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM
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“With the European Union reluctant to act, Russia has multiple options to make a comeback on Europe’s energy markets. All it needs is a bit of rebranding.” Aura Sabadus
Kremlin Need + European Greed = Rising Russian Energy Sales
With the European Union reluctant to act, Russia has multiple options to make a comeback on Europe’s energy markets. All it needs is a bit of rebranding.
buff.ly
November 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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American-made waterjet machines essential for armor production are being imported into Russia via Turkey, Hong Kong, and the UAE

Customs data shows devices and parts made by U.S. firms like the Washington-based Omax Corp. are making their way into Russia despite sanctions.
American-made waterjet machines essential for armor production are being imported into Russia via Turkey, Hong Kong, and the UAE
Waterjet machines used in the production of military equipment continue to be delivered to Russia despite both the machines themselves and their spare parts being under a U.S. embargo. As The Insider ...
theins.press
November 28, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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Great in-depth article by Gregory Waters on the new Aleppo offensive :

"Diplomatically, Turkey could work to attain a new deal with Russia that sees this new frontline frozen, or a partial withdraw of FM forces in exchange for an end to the FPV attacks"
syriarevisited.substack.com/p/deterrence...
"Deterrence of Aggression": Implications of New Aleppo Offensive
The state of play after one day
syriarevisited.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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El rublo se sigue derrumbando. En junio, con un dólar se podían comprar 87 rublos. Hoy, se compran 113 y en un país que debe importar cada vez mas porque su industria está ocupada en la guerra, es un desastre para la vida cotidiana. La economía de Rusia no crece, se hincha
November 27, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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What is preventing World War III? Ukrainians are containing the ongoing war in Europe to their own country; they are deterring war in the Pacific; and they are preventing spread of nuclear weapons. These scenarios have not played out because Ukrainians take risks
snyder.substack.com/p/a-third-wo...
A Third World War?
Let's help those who are holding it back
snyder.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:22 PM
November 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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📝 Reaching further and without limits

1. Long-range strike (LRS) weapons have emerged as a critical element in Ukraine’s war strategy, enabling precision strikes on Russian military infrastructure, logistics, and command structures.
November 26, 2024 at 9:46 AM