Ville Kostian
@kostianv.bsky.social
Geopolitics, geoeconomics and military.
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‼️ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with more than 1,600 strike drones, around 1,200 guided aerial bombs and nearly 70 missiles of various types this week.
📸: Office of the President of Ukraine
📸: Office of the President of Ukraine
December 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
‼️ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with more than 1,600 strike drones, around 1,200 guided aerial bombs and nearly 70 missiles of various types this week.
📸: Office of the President of Ukraine
📸: Office of the President of Ukraine
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Reports say Russia's 'African Corps' in Mali is involved in serious human rights abuses like murder and rape.
Eyewitnesses from northern Mali share chilling tales of violence, while many flee, fearing for their lives in a rapidly deteriorating situation.
(1/7)
Eyewitnesses from northern Mali share chilling tales of violence, while many flee, fearing for their lives in a rapidly deteriorating situation.
(1/7)
December 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Reports say Russia's 'African Corps' in Mali is involved in serious human rights abuses like murder and rape.
Eyewitnesses from northern Mali share chilling tales of violence, while many flee, fearing for their lives in a rapidly deteriorating situation.
(1/7)
Eyewitnesses from northern Mali share chilling tales of violence, while many flee, fearing for their lives in a rapidly deteriorating situation.
(1/7)
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„Arm Ukraine to win costs: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.“
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk estimations.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk estimations.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...
Norway did the math: Arm Ukraine to win, or pay double when Russia does
A new study finds Europe faces a simple choice: back Ukraine now for half the price, or pay far more later to deter a stronger Russia.
euromaidanpress.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
„Arm Ukraine to win costs: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.“
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk estimations.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk estimations.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...
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„Putin cannot be trusted to honour any promise or commitment.“
Kaja Kallas
All peace initiatives attempting to make deals with Russia are as meaningless as Budapest Memorandum, Minsk I, Minsk II, etc.
Putin must be removed.
Kaja Kallas
All peace initiatives attempting to make deals with Russia are as meaningless as Budapest Memorandum, Minsk I, Minsk II, etc.
Putin must be removed.
December 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
„Putin cannot be trusted to honour any promise or commitment.“
Kaja Kallas
All peace initiatives attempting to make deals with Russia are as meaningless as Budapest Memorandum, Minsk I, Minsk II, etc.
Putin must be removed.
Kaja Kallas
All peace initiatives attempting to make deals with Russia are as meaningless as Budapest Memorandum, Minsk I, Minsk II, etc.
Putin must be removed.
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. @bellingcat.com siitä, kuinka Venäjän kasakat kouluttavat nuoria sotaan ja kuolemaan:
”From School to Battlefield to Grave
How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war”
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12... >
”From School to Battlefield to Grave
How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war”
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12... >
From School to Battlefield to Grave: How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war - bellingcat
The All-Russian Cossack Society turns school clubs into pipelines for state-sponsored militarisation and recruitment for war in Ukraine. Bellingcat shows how they shape an alternative mobilisation for...
www.bellingcat.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
. @bellingcat.com siitä, kuinka Venäjän kasakat kouluttavat nuoria sotaan ja kuolemaan:
”From School to Battlefield to Grave
How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war”
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12... >
”From School to Battlefield to Grave
How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war”
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12... >
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The bald hypocrisy of the Trump administration shouting about free speech violations in democratic Europe without saying so word about massive violations of free speech in autocratic Russia (or Belarus) is striking and tragic.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The bald hypocrisy of the Trump administration shouting about free speech violations in democratic Europe without saying so word about massive violations of free speech in autocratic Russia (or Belarus) is striking and tragic.
"As #Russia ’s Africa Corps fights in #Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes"
apnews.com/article/mali...
apnews.com/article/mali...
As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
The Associated Press has spoken to over 30 refugees from Mali who say they witnessed beheadings, rapes and other abuses committed by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russia's direct command.
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
"As #Russia ’s Africa Corps fights in #Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes"
apnews.com/article/mali...
apnews.com/article/mali...
#Ukraine - "With no Miami breakthrough, #Zelenskyy turns to European allies"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies
Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
#Ukraine - "With no Miami breakthrough, #Zelenskyy turns to European allies"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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4/ India’s increased partnerships w/ RU are against the backdrop of RU’s growing reliance on N. Korea & the PRC to support the war.
UA advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area & near Novopavlivka & Oleksandrivka. RU marginally advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.
UA advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area & near Novopavlivka & Oleksandrivka. RU marginally advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.
December 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
4/ India’s increased partnerships w/ RU are against the backdrop of RU’s growing reliance on N. Korea & the PRC to support the war.
UA advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area & near Novopavlivka & Oleksandrivka. RU marginally advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.
UA advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area & near Novopavlivka & Oleksandrivka. RU marginally advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.
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3/ A February 2025 RU drone strike on Chornobyl rendered the protective structure unable to fulfill primary safety functions.
The Kremlin appears to be increasingly leaning on India to alleviate domestic labor shortages and is setting conditions for India to support drone production for the war.
The Kremlin appears to be increasingly leaning on India to alleviate domestic labor shortages and is setting conditions for India to support drone production for the war.
December 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
3/ A February 2025 RU drone strike on Chornobyl rendered the protective structure unable to fulfill primary safety functions.
The Kremlin appears to be increasingly leaning on India to alleviate domestic labor shortages and is setting conditions for India to support drone production for the war.
The Kremlin appears to be increasingly leaning on India to alleviate domestic labor shortages and is setting conditions for India to support drone production for the war.
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NEW: Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar120625
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/4)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar120625
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/4)
December 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
NEW: Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar120625
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/4)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar120625
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/4)
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Only #Europe can save #Ukraine from #Putin and #Trump – but will it?: @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #Putinswar #Russia
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #Putinswar #Russia
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it’s up to us to secure Ukraine’s future, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Only #Europe can save #Ukraine from #Putin and #Trump – but will it?: @fromtga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #Putinswar #Russia
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #Putinswar #Russia
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💥👀 Engels, Crystal oil depot
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
💥👀 Engels, Crystal oil depot
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Saratov and Volgograd airports were closed by Russian aviation authorities tonight, amid Ukraine's drone attack.
This was an approximation of the scale and distribution of the Ukrainian attack.
This was an approximation of the scale and distribution of the Ukrainian attack.
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Saratov and Volgograd airports were closed by Russian aviation authorities tonight, amid Ukraine's drone attack.
This was an approximation of the scale and distribution of the Ukrainian attack.
This was an approximation of the scale and distribution of the Ukrainian attack.
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Welcome to the weekend - this is THE daily thread with all the Ukraine news in one handy place, each and every day.
It's Day 1382 of Russia's full invasion.
Let's catch up:
It's Day 1382 of Russia's full invasion.
Let's catch up:
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Welcome to the weekend - this is THE daily thread with all the Ukraine news in one handy place, each and every day.
It's Day 1382 of Russia's full invasion.
Let's catch up:
It's Day 1382 of Russia's full invasion.
Let's catch up:
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Russian aviation “accidentally” hits its own power substation in Belgorod.
Russian media report that a Russian aircraft accidentally dropped air-bombs on a power substation in Belgorod region — cutting electricity in the city center.👇
Russian media report that a Russian aircraft accidentally dropped air-bombs on a power substation in Belgorod region — cutting electricity in the city center.👇
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Russian aviation “accidentally” hits its own power substation in Belgorod.
Russian media report that a Russian aircraft accidentally dropped air-bombs on a power substation in Belgorod region — cutting electricity in the city center.👇
Russian media report that a Russian aircraft accidentally dropped air-bombs on a power substation in Belgorod region — cutting electricity in the city center.👇
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U.S. Approves JASSM-ER Foreign Military Sale to Italy
The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/12/06/j...
The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/12/06/j...
U.S. Approves JASSM-ER Foreign Military Sale to Italy
The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation
theaviationist.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
U.S. Approves JASSM-ER Foreign Military Sale to Italy
The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/12/06/j...
The deal would include 100 AGM-158B/B2 JASSM-ER weapons that will equip Italy’s F-35s and possibly other platforms.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/12/06/j...
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Since it is Finland’s Independence Day today, here’s probably the most famous Finnish patriotic painting ever. My favourite too!
Because note the book the two-headed eagle is attacking. “Lex” - Law.
The rule of law.
“The Attack,” Edvard (Eetu) Isto, 1899.
Because note the book the two-headed eagle is attacking. “Lex” - Law.
The rule of law.
“The Attack,” Edvard (Eetu) Isto, 1899.
December 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since it is Finland’s Independence Day today, here’s probably the most famous Finnish patriotic painting ever. My favourite too!
Because note the book the two-headed eagle is attacking. “Lex” - Law.
The rule of law.
“The Attack,” Edvard (Eetu) Isto, 1899.
Because note the book the two-headed eagle is attacking. “Lex” - Law.
The rule of law.
“The Attack,” Edvard (Eetu) Isto, 1899.
" #Russia launches attacks across #Ukraine as Miami peace talks continue"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Russia launches attacks across Ukraine as Miami peace talks continue
Targets of more than Russian 650 drones and 51 missiles include western regions with sirens sounding in eastern Poland
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
" #Russia launches attacks across #Ukraine as Miami peace talks continue"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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"When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped the battlefield and opened new paths."
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/war-...
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Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen ...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped the battlefield and opened new paths."
@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/war-...
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apnews.com/article/war-...