Michał Zemański
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Almost 4 years into this full scale war, and Russians are skipping T-34 and move directly to horses. This is really telling.
December 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Almost 4 years into this full scale war, and Russians are skipping T-34 and move directly to horses. This is really telling.
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Latest in @theatlantic.com . Naval warfare seems heading in one direction--sinking ships will be easier than protecting them. Ukraine understands that--I am not sure the USA does. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A ‘Trump Class’ Folly on the High Seas
Ukraine sees the future of naval warfare. The White House doesn’t.
www.theatlantic.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Latest in @theatlantic.com . Naval warfare seems heading in one direction--sinking ships will be easier than protecting them. Ukraine understands that--I am not sure the USA does. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Footage from Kyiv shows the moment a drone strikes a residential high rise in the Pozniaky district. Another direct and deliberate attack on civilian housing.
December 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Footage from Kyiv shows the moment a drone strikes a residential high rise in the Pozniaky district. Another direct and deliberate attack on civilian housing.
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Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries and fuel depots at least 142 times in 2025, up 51% from 2024, Russian independent outlet Vyorstka reported. Since the war began, Ukraine hit oil infrastructure 281 times with 82% success rate.
December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries and fuel depots at least 142 times in 2025, up 51% from 2024, Russian independent outlet Vyorstka reported. Since the war began, Ukraine hit oil infrastructure 281 times with 82% success rate.
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⚡️At least five people were killed and 23 others injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day, local authorities reported on Dec. 26.
At least 5 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 99 drones and one Iskander ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
kyivindependent.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
⚡️At least five people were killed and 23 others injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day, local authorities reported on Dec. 26.
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Hi All, Its the annual column of ritual humiliation, where I dissect, with quotes, the biggest mistakes I made in the past year. There are some great ones where I was wrong. This year, to make the column more helpful, I have even included a lessons learned analysis. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Annual Review 2025: What I Got Wrong
Complete with quotes!
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December 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Hi All, Its the annual column of ritual humiliation, where I dissect, with quotes, the biggest mistakes I made in the past year. There are some great ones where I was wrong. This year, to make the column more helpful, I have even included a lessons learned analysis. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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A new journalistic investigation by iFact suggests Russian oil products may be reaching Netherlands, Switzerland, and Greece through Georgia, with the trade handled by companies with ties to ruling Georgian Dream party and Russian business circles.
iFact: Russian Oil Products May Be Reaching Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece via Georgia - Civil Georgia
A new journalistic investigation by iFact collective suggests that Russian oil products may be reach
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December 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A new journalistic investigation by iFact suggests Russian oil products may be reaching Netherlands, Switzerland, and Greece through Georgia, with the trade handled by companies with ties to ruling Georgian Dream party and Russian business circles.
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Ukrainian UAVs struck the LNG port of Temryuk, Krasnodar region, in Russia last night. NASA Firms maps confirm that a huge fire is raging at the port facilities.
The port is the primary terminal for LNG transfer in Southern Russia.
The port is the primary terminal for LNG transfer in Southern Russia.
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Ukrainian UAVs struck the LNG port of Temryuk, Krasnodar region, in Russia last night. NASA Firms maps confirm that a huge fire is raging at the port facilities.
The port is the primary terminal for LNG transfer in Southern Russia.
The port is the primary terminal for LNG transfer in Southern Russia.
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The Orenburg gas processing station was reportedly struck. Last night locals reported of explosions and NASA Firms map indicate fires at this area.
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Orenburg gas processing station was reportedly struck. Last night locals reported of explosions and NASA Firms map indicate fires at this area.
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And we think especially of our friends in Ukraine.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
And we think especially of our friends in Ukraine.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
We hope the coming year finally brings a just and lasting peace - and eventually a safe, prosperous future in our Union.
Merry Christmas to all.
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⚡️At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.
Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones.
Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones.
At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones. At least 22 drones made it through, striking 15 locations.
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
⚡️At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.
Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones.
Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones.
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In addition to what happened in Kupyansk, Ukrainian forces continue their offensive north of the city. Attacking both the Zapadne-Kalynove axis and Holubivka. The latter is in a gray zone but has Russian presence. Looks like the AFU aims to clear the whole area west of the Oskil.
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In addition to what happened in Kupyansk, Ukrainian forces continue their offensive north of the city. Attacking both the Zapadne-Kalynove axis and Holubivka. The latter is in a gray zone but has Russian presence. Looks like the AFU aims to clear the whole area west of the Oskil.
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⚡️'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address.
"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace for Ukraine."
"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace for Ukraine."
'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address
"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace ...
kyivindependent.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
⚡️'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address.
"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace for Ukraine."
"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace for Ukraine."
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Russian sources are widely confirming the loss of the terrorist army’s control over the city of Kupiansk a month after Putin claimed it was taken. A lengthy analytical piece was published by Rybar, awkwardly titled “Problems near Kupiansk”...
December 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Russian sources are widely confirming the loss of the terrorist army’s control over the city of Kupiansk a month after Putin claimed it was taken. A lengthy analytical piece was published by Rybar, awkwardly titled “Problems near Kupiansk”...
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Germany has made a record contribution to Ukraine’s energy sector, transferring over €160 million to the Energy Support Fund, the largest tranche of assistance to date to help restore and strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
December 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Germany has made a record contribution to Ukraine’s energy sector, transferring over €160 million to the Energy Support Fund, the largest tranche of assistance to date to help restore and strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
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"In 1,000 days of war, Russia seized less than 1% of Ukraine's territory and failed to achieve its strategic goals." - Finnish President Stubb.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"In 1,000 days of war, Russia seized less than 1% of Ukraine's territory and failed to achieve its strategic goals." - Finnish President Stubb.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
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The Serbian news source „Danas“ citing Russian sources reports that Serbian and Armenian banks have started to block financial transactions and even bank accounts of Russian nationals living in those countries.
December 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Serbian news source „Danas“ citing Russian sources reports that Serbian and Armenian banks have started to block financial transactions and even bank accounts of Russian nationals living in those countries.
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🔥✈️ GUR conducted an operation at the Lipetsk Air Base taking out of action Su-27 and Su-30!
During the night of 20–21 December 2025, a saboteurs infiltrated the airfield and set ablaze a Su-30 and a Su-27, bearing tail numbers “82” and “12”, inside a protected hangar, then exited undetected.
During the night of 20–21 December 2025, a saboteurs infiltrated the airfield and set ablaze a Su-30 and a Su-27, bearing tail numbers “82” and “12”, inside a protected hangar, then exited undetected.
December 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
🔥✈️ GUR conducted an operation at the Lipetsk Air Base taking out of action Su-27 and Su-30!
During the night of 20–21 December 2025, a saboteurs infiltrated the airfield and set ablaze a Su-30 and a Su-27, bearing tail numbers “82” and “12”, inside a protected hangar, then exited undetected.
During the night of 20–21 December 2025, a saboteurs infiltrated the airfield and set ablaze a Su-30 and a Su-27, bearing tail numbers “82” and “12”, inside a protected hangar, then exited undetected.
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My free weekend update is out. This week confirmed the basic truth that Ukraine is winning the war at sea. Offensively the Ukrainians took the war into a vital Russian naval base and attacked a Russian tanker at sea. Russia is far more vulnerable than many admit. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #164: Ukraine Is Winning The War At Sea
Europe: Glass Half Empty or Half Full?; Is The Trump Administration Quietly Unwinding Sanctions On Russia?
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December 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My free weekend update is out. This week confirmed the basic truth that Ukraine is winning the war at sea. Offensively the Ukrainians took the war into a vital Russian naval base and attacked a Russian tanker at sea. Russia is far more vulnerable than many admit. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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The Ukrainian fortress.
No chance that Ukrainian forces will withdraw from this.
No chance that Ukrainian forces will withdraw from this.
December 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Ukrainian fortress.
No chance that Ukrainian forces will withdraw from this.
No chance that Ukrainian forces will withdraw from this.
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A strike using the Sub Sea Baby drone inflicted major damage on a Project 636 Varshavyanka-class submarine, rendering it unable to go to sea independently or perform combat missions, British intelligence reported.
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A strike using the Sub Sea Baby drone inflicted major damage on a Project 636 Varshavyanka-class submarine, rendering it unable to go to sea independently or perform combat missions, British intelligence reported.
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The Ukrainian unit “Alpha” struck two more Russian Su-27 jets at the Belbek air base in Russian-occupied Crimea.
December 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Ukrainian unit “Alpha” struck two more Russian Su-27 jets at the Belbek air base in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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US intelligence says Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim former Soviet territories in Europe, six sources told Reuters.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
HUR Chief Budanov said Russia plans to occupy Baltic states by 2027, accelerated from 2030, and strike Poland without occupation, viewing the West as weak and indecisive.
December 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
US intelligence says Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim former Soviet territories in Europe, six sources told Reuters.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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⚡️Ukrainian special forces hit Russian patrol ship and oil platform in Caspian Sea.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Dec. 19, the SSO reported.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-sp...
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Dec. 19, the SSO reported.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-sp...
Ukrainian special forces hit Russian patrol ship and oil platform in Caspian Sea
SSO drones also hit a Russian oil platform located at the Filanovsky oil and gas field in the Caspian Sea. The platform is owned by Russian oil company Lukoil and is used for oil and gas extraction.
kyivindependent.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
⚡️Ukrainian special forces hit Russian patrol ship and oil platform in Caspian Sea.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Dec. 19, the SSO reported.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-sp...
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Dec. 19, the SSO reported.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-sp...
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SBU hit its third Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, with Alpha Center drones striking Lukoil's Rakushechnoye rig after earlier attacks on Filanovsky and Korchagin platforms halted production.
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
SBU hit its third Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, with Alpha Center drones striking Lukoil's Rakushechnoye rig after earlier attacks on Filanovsky and Korchagin platforms halted production.