Clint Megathrust
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👀 Russian fuel shipments in the first half of November fell to the lowest since the invasion of Ukraine began,- Bloomberg
Overall seaborne oil product shipments dropped to a new war-time low of 1.7 million barrels a day in the first 15 days of November.
Overall seaborne oil product shipments dropped to a new war-time low of 1.7 million barrels a day in the first 15 days of November.
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
👀 Russian fuel shipments in the first half of November fell to the lowest since the invasion of Ukraine began,- Bloomberg
Overall seaborne oil product shipments dropped to a new war-time low of 1.7 million barrels a day in the first 15 days of November.
Overall seaborne oil product shipments dropped to a new war-time low of 1.7 million barrels a day in the first 15 days of November.
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Caught between U.S. sanctions, stalled EU accession, and Russian gas blackmail, Belgrade uses indirect arms sales to Ukraine as leverage — as well as a chance to fill the pockets of Serbian arms makers.
Serbia’s indirect arms sales to Ukraine highlight fractures in its longstanding relationship with Russia
Serbia's foreign policy has long been one of multiple vectors, rooted in a balancing act between the West, Russia, and China.
But the war in Ukraine and mounting pressure from both sides suggest this...
kyivindependent.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Caught between U.S. sanctions, stalled EU accession, and Russian gas blackmail, Belgrade uses indirect arms sales to Ukraine as leverage — as well as a chance to fill the pockets of Serbian arms makers.
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Ukrainian Minister of Defense Shmyhal met United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to push defence innovation, from FPV production to interceptors and deep strike systems. They focused on next steps in the new defence agreements reached by Zelensky and Trump.
November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Shmyhal met United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to push defence innovation, from FPV production to interceptors and deep strike systems. They focused on next steps in the new defence agreements reached by Zelensky and Trump.
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🇳🇴🇺🇦 Norway to provide $46 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
This aid package is an addition to the $11.8 million food security support package for Ukraine. The funds will go towards frontline defense and humanitarian assistance, evacuation support…
This aid package is an addition to the $11.8 million food security support package for Ukraine. The funds will go towards frontline defense and humanitarian assistance, evacuation support…
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🇳🇴🇺🇦 Norway to provide $46 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
This aid package is an addition to the $11.8 million food security support package for Ukraine. The funds will go towards frontline defense and humanitarian assistance, evacuation support…
This aid package is an addition to the $11.8 million food security support package for Ukraine. The funds will go towards frontline defense and humanitarian assistance, evacuation support…
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The MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin air-defense system on a MAN HX chassis has been shown for the first time in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin air-defense system on a MAN HX chassis has been shown for the first time in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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🇬🇧 Britain is to build a network of new munitions factories to boost its warfighting readiness, - Reuters.
John Healey is set to announce plans for new potential sites and confirm that construction on the first factory is expected to start next year.
John Healey is set to announce plans for new potential sites and confirm that construction on the first factory is expected to start next year.
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🇬🇧 Britain is to build a network of new munitions factories to boost its warfighting readiness, - Reuters.
John Healey is set to announce plans for new potential sites and confirm that construction on the first factory is expected to start next year.
John Healey is set to announce plans for new potential sites and confirm that construction on the first factory is expected to start next year.
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🇺🇸🇹🇼 The U.S. approved a nearly $700 million sale of NASAMS air-defence missile systems to Taiwan — its second arms package in a week, bringing the total to $1 billion, - Reuters
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🇺🇸🇹🇼 The U.S. approved a nearly $700 million sale of NASAMS air-defence missile systems to Taiwan — its second arms package in a week, bringing the total to $1 billion, - Reuters
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The U.S. has approved a $105 million sale to Ukraine for sustaining and upgrading its PATRIOT air defense systems. The package includes launcher upgrades, spare parts, training, and support services.
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The U.S. has approved a $105 million sale to Ukraine for sustaining and upgrading its PATRIOT air defense systems. The package includes launcher upgrades, spare parts, training, and support services.
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Spain will provide Ukraine with 40 IRIS-T missiles, Zelensky announced. These missiles are in high demand, but Madrid agreed to include them in a new military aid package, an important boost to Ukraine’s air defense ahead of winter.
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Spain will provide Ukraine with 40 IRIS-T missiles, Zelensky announced. These missiles are in high demand, but Madrid agreed to include them in a new military aid package, an important boost to Ukraine’s air defense ahead of winter.
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👀❗️Every fourth Russian company is no longer paying on loans. In total, there are 714 thousand businesses in Russia with loans, of which 24% have defaulted. This has become a record figure in recent times.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
👀❗️Every fourth Russian company is no longer paying on loans. In total, there are 714 thousand businesses in Russia with loans, of which 24% have defaulted. This has become a record figure in recent times.
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Day 355 of #GeorgiaProtests
People marched for hours. The police gave up, they were too lazy to follow around (not that they decide anything on their own, but still).
📷 MOSE
People marched for hours. The police gave up, they were too lazy to follow around (not that they decide anything on their own, but still).
📷 MOSE
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Day 355 of #GeorgiaProtests
People marched for hours. The police gave up, they were too lazy to follow around (not that they decide anything on their own, but still).
📷 MOSE
People marched for hours. The police gave up, they were too lazy to follow around (not that they decide anything on their own, but still).
📷 MOSE
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All the news can't be bad.
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
All the news can't be bad.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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Valid target for a Ukrainian strike. In my humble opinion.
November 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Valid target for a Ukrainian strike. In my humble opinion.
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A gas pipeline exploded in Russia's Omsk region overnight.
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A gas pipeline exploded in Russia's Omsk region overnight.
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🇺🇦 Next week, the first Skyranger 35 on the Leopard 1 chassis will be delivered to Ukraine, - Militranyi
Each of these systems is capable of covering an area of 4×4km
Skyranger 35 is equipped with a combat module with a 35 mm GDM-008 automatic cannon with a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute.
Each of these systems is capable of covering an area of 4×4km
Skyranger 35 is equipped with a combat module with a 35 mm GDM-008 automatic cannon with a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute.
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🇺🇦 Next week, the first Skyranger 35 on the Leopard 1 chassis will be delivered to Ukraine, - Militranyi
Each of these systems is capable of covering an area of 4×4km
Skyranger 35 is equipped with a combat module with a 35 mm GDM-008 automatic cannon with a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute.
Each of these systems is capable of covering an area of 4×4km
Skyranger 35 is equipped with a combat module with a 35 mm GDM-008 automatic cannon with a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute.
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🇩🇪🇺🇦 German company ARX Robotics has received a large order for the supply of GEREON ground robotic systems for Ukraine, - Militarnyi
The robots are used for logistics, reconnaissance. All machines will be combined into a single network via Mithra OS operating system.
The robots are used for logistics, reconnaissance. All machines will be combined into a single network via Mithra OS operating system.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🇩🇪🇺🇦 German company ARX Robotics has received a large order for the supply of GEREON ground robotic systems for Ukraine, - Militarnyi
The robots are used for logistics, reconnaissance. All machines will be combined into a single network via Mithra OS operating system.
The robots are used for logistics, reconnaissance. All machines will be combined into a single network via Mithra OS operating system.
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During Zelensky’s visit to Spain, defense companies showcased systems for drone countermeasures, turrets, UAVs, long-range radars, and munitions. While the tech looks solid, Ukraine’s own defense industry now matches, and in some areas, surpasses, such offerings.
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
During Zelensky’s visit to Spain, defense companies showcased systems for drone countermeasures, turrets, UAVs, long-range radars, and munitions. While the tech looks solid, Ukraine’s own defense industry now matches, and in some areas, surpasses, such offerings.
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Greece and Ukraine will jointly produce advanced naval drones at Greek shipyards, likely at Skaramanga, according to Kathimerini. The drones, upgraded versions of Ukraine’s proven models, will be built with Greek and Ukrainian tech, including optics, electronics, and potentially munitions.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Greece and Ukraine will jointly produce advanced naval drones at Greek shipyards, likely at Skaramanga, according to Kathimerini. The drones, upgraded versions of Ukraine’s proven models, will be built with Greek and Ukrainian tech, including optics, electronics, and potentially munitions.
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Russia’s seaborne crude exports fell to a 4-week average of 3.36 mb/d by Nov 16, the lowest since August. Gross export revenues dropped to ~$1.2 bn/week, weakest since April 2023. US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil, combined with lower prices, are curbing flows and delaying discharges in Asia.
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Russia’s seaborne crude exports fell to a 4-week average of 3.36 mb/d by Nov 16, the lowest since August. Gross export revenues dropped to ~$1.2 bn/week, weakest since April 2023. US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil, combined with lower prices, are curbing flows and delaying discharges in Asia.
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NATO plans to slash troop deployment time to Eastern Europe from 45 days to 3-5 days, per FT. Delays currently caused by: outdated infrastructure, lengthy diplomatic clearances, weak bridges/roads, and inconsistent railway gauges in the Baltics.
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NATO plans to slash troop deployment time to Eastern Europe from 45 days to 3-5 days, per FT. Delays currently caused by: outdated infrastructure, lengthy diplomatic clearances, weak bridges/roads, and inconsistent railway gauges in the Baltics.
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Russian affiliated channel Fighterbomber confirms Voronezh got attacked by missiles. According to them, Ukraine used the HRIM-2/Sapsan, or an other unknown type of ballistic missile. Previously it became known that Fire Point was already busy developing ballistic missiles for Ukraine (FP-7/9).
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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As European Democrats, we stand united with the brave citizens of Slovakia who yesterday flooded the streets in protest — denouncing austerity, the undermining of democratic institutions and a drift away from Europe under Robert Fico. 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As European Democrats, we stand united with the brave citizens of Slovakia who yesterday flooded the streets in protest — denouncing austerity, the undermining of democratic institutions and a drift away from Europe under Robert Fico. 1/2
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6/7 Step three: buy from partners.
Countries like Turkey would likely sell cruise missiles for Ukraine if we paid.
Any option that accelerates strikes is worth pursuing
Countries like Turkey would likely sell cruise missiles for Ukraine if we paid.
Any option that accelerates strikes is worth pursuing
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
6/7 Step three: buy from partners.
Countries like Turkey would likely sell cruise missiles for Ukraine if we paid.
Any option that accelerates strikes is worth pursuing
Countries like Turkey would likely sell cruise missiles for Ukraine if we paid.
Any option that accelerates strikes is worth pursuing
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🇺🇦🇨🇿 Ukroboronprom signed an agreement with the Czech company Air Team on the joint development and production of air target interceptor technology.
These technologies will be used to defend Ukrainian skies.
These technologies will be used to defend Ukrainian skies.
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🇺🇦🇨🇿 Ukroboronprom signed an agreement with the Czech company Air Team on the joint development and production of air target interceptor technology.
These technologies will be used to defend Ukrainian skies.
These technologies will be used to defend Ukrainian skies.