Victor B
@crosspatch.bsky.social
Single dad, network engineer, center right, Ukraine supporter, Orioles fan, opinionated.
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For example:
‼️Russia: “Credit card issuance has fallen by more than 40% in a year.”
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8364101
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8364101
January 22, 2026 at 5:17 AM
For example:
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‼️ Russia: “It seems Russians have rekindled their love for cash: its growth in circulation in 2025 is five times higher than in 2024.”
For many reasons
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
For many reasons
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
January 22, 2026 at 5:15 AM
‼️ Russia: “It seems Russians have rekindled their love for cash: its growth in circulation in 2025 is five times higher than in 2024.”
For many reasons
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
For many reasons
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
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‼️ Ukraine's chief negotiator reports meetings in Davos with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner and US investors
Ukraine's chief negotiator reports meetings in Davos with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner and US investors
Ukraine's chief negotiator on meetings in Davos: discussions focused on economic development, post-war recovery and security guarantees.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 AM
‼️ Ukraine's chief negotiator reports meetings in Davos with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner and US investors
In my opinion, Trump could have had this for the asking without all the drama.
According to the New York Times, the US, Denmark, and NATO are negotiating a framework to grant the US limited sovereignty over parts of Greenland. The arrangement would resemble the UK’s base agreements on Cyprus, allowing US military construction and operations. #Greenland
January 21, 2026 at 10:51 PM
In my opinion, Trump could have had this for the asking without all the drama.
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According to the New York Times, the US, Denmark, and NATO are negotiating a framework to grant the US limited sovereignty over parts of Greenland. The arrangement would resemble the UK’s base agreements on Cyprus, allowing US military construction and operations. #Greenland
January 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM
According to the New York Times, the US, Denmark, and NATO are negotiating a framework to grant the US limited sovereignty over parts of Greenland. The arrangement would resemble the UK’s base agreements on Cyprus, allowing US military construction and operations. #Greenland
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Zelensky said all officials and energy leaders must remain in Ukraine to restore and protect vital services. Over one million in Kyiv are without power and 4,000 buildings have no heat. He demanded concrete steps from the government by tomorrow. #Ukraine
January 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Zelensky said all officials and energy leaders must remain in Ukraine to restore and protect vital services. Over one million in Kyiv are without power and 4,000 buildings have no heat. He demanded concrete steps from the government by tomorrow. #Ukraine
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Fedorov-effect? Ukraine is developing AI-driven air-defense interceptors with Palantir to counter Russian attacks, The Washington Post reports. The system will use AI to predict strikes and guide autonomous missiles, expected to be operational in six months. #Ukraine
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Fedorov-effect? Ukraine is developing AI-driven air-defense interceptors with Palantir to counter Russian attacks, The Washington Post reports. The system will use AI to predict strikes and guide autonomous missiles, expected to be operational in six months. #Ukraine
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I've stopped trying to understand what's going on with Ukrainian heavy missile production. It's extremely odd. Across all missile types btw, not just Flamingo.
I'll look into it in more detail once I'm done with my PhD.
I'll look into it in more detail once I'm done with my PhD.
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I've stopped trying to understand what's going on with Ukrainian heavy missile production. It's extremely odd. Across all missile types btw, not just Flamingo.
I'll look into it in more detail once I'm done with my PhD.
I'll look into it in more detail once I'm done with my PhD.
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But they shouldn’t stop there and should also destroy their own ammunition depots, oil refineries, terminals, and strategic military infrastructure.
January 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM
But they shouldn’t stop there and should also destroy their own ammunition depots, oil refineries, terminals, and strategic military infrastructure.
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Solovyov called for sinking their own shadow fleet tankers with torpedoes if there is a threat of capture - on the principle of "if I can’t have it, no one can."
January 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Solovyov called for sinking their own shadow fleet tankers with torpedoes if there is a threat of capture - on the principle of "if I can’t have it, no one can."
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Russian channels report that after a drone strike in Russia’s Kursk, a thermal power plant is on fire.
Russians are already complaining that problems with electricity, water supply, and heating have begun.
Russians are already complaining that problems with electricity, water supply, and heating have begun.
January 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Russian channels report that after a drone strike in Russia’s Kursk, a thermal power plant is on fire.
Russians are already complaining that problems with electricity, water supply, and heating have begun.
Russians are already complaining that problems with electricity, water supply, and heating have begun.
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"The very Russian soldier responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war last October in the Kursk region has been captured." - Zelenskyy.
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"The very Russian soldier responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war last October in the Kursk region has been captured." - Zelenskyy.
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‼️ Russia: “Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov announced that 200,000 broadband satellite communication terminals for drone control will be produced in Russia by 2026.”
You wouldn’t be overpromising & underdelivering again, would you?
🇷🇺: 😅
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8361040
You wouldn’t be overpromising & underdelivering again, would you?
🇷🇺: 😅
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8361040
January 17, 2026 at 3:08 AM
‼️ Russia: “Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov announced that 200,000 broadband satellite communication terminals for drone control will be produced in Russia by 2026.”
You wouldn’t be overpromising & underdelivering again, would you?
🇷🇺: 😅
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8361040
You wouldn’t be overpromising & underdelivering again, would you?
🇷🇺: 😅
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8361040
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‼️ Russian Railways December 2025 Loading Update Thread
It’s the worst REPORTED loading results since 2009.
And I have a surprise!
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
It’s the worst REPORTED loading results since 2009.
And I have a surprise!
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
‼️ Russian Railways December 2025 Loading Update Thread
It’s the worst REPORTED loading results since 2009.
And I have a surprise!
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
It’s the worst REPORTED loading results since 2009.
And I have a surprise!
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
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“According to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, agricultural export revenue could reach $40 billion by 2025. "This year ( 2025 – IF ), we hope to reach $40 billion, with tonnage expected to be around 80 million tons.”
It was 109.2 in 2024. That’s a huge drop.
It was 109.2 in 2024. That’s a huge drop.
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 AM
“According to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, agricultural export revenue could reach $40 billion by 2025. "This year ( 2025 – IF ), we hope to reach $40 billion, with tonnage expected to be around 80 million tons.”
It was 109.2 in 2024. That’s a huge drop.
It was 109.2 in 2024. That’s a huge drop.
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This story keeps getting weirder
‼️Russia: “The body of the former head of Uralkali was found at a British military base in Cyprus.”
Um…what?
“The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, but media reports indicate that he is the former head of Uralkali, Vladislav Baumgertner.”
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8342389
Um…what?
“The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, but media reports indicate that he is the former head of Uralkali, Vladislav Baumgertner.”
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8342389
January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This story keeps getting weirder
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High-quality video interception of a group of Shahed flying at very low altitude along the Dnipro river and past Kherson. Some have a rear-view camera installed to detect interceptor drones. t.me/Brigade126TD...
January 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
High-quality video interception of a group of Shahed flying at very low altitude along the Dnipro river and past Kherson. Some have a rear-view camera installed to detect interceptor drones. t.me/Brigade126TD...
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A drone strike has plunged the city of Dnipro and the surrounding region into blackout. All power plants and substations are offline, according to local media. The city is currently without electricity, water, heating, internet, or phone service, including hospitals. Time to restore is unknown.
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A drone strike has plunged the city of Dnipro and the surrounding region into blackout. All power plants and substations are offline, according to local media. The city is currently without electricity, water, heating, internet, or phone service, including hospitals. Time to restore is unknown.
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"On every continent, food supplies have grown faster than the population" ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 👀
January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"On every continent, food supplies have grown faster than the population" ourworldindata.org/data-insight... 👀
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💔 Russian attack on Dnipro: 7 injured, over 10 apartment blocks damaged, educational institutions affected
Russian attack on Dnipro: 7 injured, over 10 apartment blocks damaged, educational institutions affected
Russian forces attacked the city of Dnipro with drones on the evening of 6 January, striking residential areas and educational institutions. Seven people have been injured in the attack, including two...
www.pravda.com.ua
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM
💔 Russian attack on Dnipro: 7 injured, over 10 apartment blocks damaged, educational institutions affected
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Something to remember here. The Russian Coal industry is in “deep crisis”. If completely collapses it is going to have devastating consequences.
Russia does not want this to happen.
HOWEVER…
Russia does not want this to happen.
HOWEVER…
Oh look, they admit that the Russian Coal Industry is in a DEEP crisis.
December 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Something to remember here. The Russian Coal industry is in “deep crisis”. If completely collapses it is going to have devastating consequences.
Russia does not want this to happen.
HOWEVER…
Russia does not want this to happen.
HOWEVER…
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‼️ Russia: “The government is preparing for a nearly 40% drop in budget revenues from state-owned companies.”
But what if it’s more?
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/29/p...
But what if it’s more?
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/29/p...
December 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
‼️ Russia: “The government is preparing for a nearly 40% drop in budget revenues from state-owned companies.”
But what if it’s more?
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/29/p...
But what if it’s more?
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/29/p...
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‼️ Russia: “Russian Railways' investment program for 2026 has been approved at a level 20% lower than that of 2025.”
www.interfax.ru/business/106...
www.interfax.ru/business/106...
December 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
‼️ Russia: “Russian Railways' investment program for 2026 has been approved at a level 20% lower than that of 2025.”
www.interfax.ru/business/106...
www.interfax.ru/business/106...
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Reality is catching up.
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland: Russia has zero growth, depleted reserves, high interest rates, and high inflation — and it’s not improving.
Economic pressure doesn’t make headlines every day, but it changes outcomes.
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland: Russia has zero growth, depleted reserves, high interest rates, and high inflation — and it’s not improving.
Economic pressure doesn’t make headlines every day, but it changes outcomes.
December 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reality is catching up.
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland: Russia has zero growth, depleted reserves, high interest rates, and high inflation — and it’s not improving.
Economic pressure doesn’t make headlines every day, but it changes outcomes.
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland: Russia has zero growth, depleted reserves, high interest rates, and high inflation — and it’s not improving.
Economic pressure doesn’t make headlines every day, but it changes outcomes.