Trump asked today, why didn’t Ukraine fight back in Crimea in 2014? As I wrote in my book, The War Came To Us, Ukraine’s decision to not fight against Russia’s invasion was largely influenced by behind-the-scenes pressure from the US. Here’s what then-interim President Oleksandr Turchynov told me:

Majkl Naki zrobił przegląd opinii rosyjskich komentatorów, w tym ekonomistów i przedstawicieli przemysłu, na temat aktualnej sytuacji gospodarczej Rosji. Kryzys trwa

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Whenever this topic is broached some deterrence people will come running talking about how we all didn't understand the stuff they were playing with (Nukes). But even if i ignore this for a second, what was valid about sending 33 Abrams? Or sitting on enough USAI for 10 Patriot batteries

There is a huge amount of info in this NYT story but this is more or less continuing the “it was all the Ukrainians fault” and “they didn’t listen to us” narrative which more or less seems to be the American military’s party line

⚡️⚡️🚨🚨🚨BREAKING⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨RUSSIA DOESN’T WANT PEACE

Just had the opportunity to watch the catastrophic press event in full. The only thing I feel is anger. Europe must follow through with more than just kind words of support. It's time to put our money where our mouths are or else remain silent.

A Russian evacuation group recorded Ukrainian drones striking their equipment on the "Road of Death" near Vyshneve. After seeing this footage, the Ivan Franko Group shared their perspective, showcasing the battle from the drone operator's viewpoint.

The other point is that there is scepticism among many well informed officials that Putin is willing to compromise on his maximalist demands from last June. Implication is either Trump gives him everything - which Ukr & Eur couldn’t accept - or talks fail. Trump could then abandon Ukr or up pressure

Remember when the Biden Administration thought Abrams tanks were going to cause World War III…than pivoted too, well it’s just too harddddd

Perhaps a bit early for this, but wanted to pick out a few of my favourite pieces from the year. I started 2024 looking at ransomware: “...doing as much harm to UK national security as anything Russia, China, Iran or North Korea does in cyberspace.” www.economist.com/internationa...

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While Scholz chats with Putin, the Russian military continue their annual tradition of bombing energy infrastructure at the start of winter in an attempt to freeze the Ukrainian civilian population into submission.

All while Ukraine has to defend itself with one arm tied behind its back.

Man. I don’t know about that Twitter shit anymore