Tymofiy Mylovanov
@mylovanov.bsky.social
President, Kyiv School of Economics; Minister of economy, Ukraine, 2019-2020; Associate professor, University of Pittsburgh
Source: theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The UK has ordered 589 Ajax vehicles. Full delivery is due by 2030.
Whether they fit the new battlefield — where “it is a war of drones now” — remains the £5.5B question. 5X
Whether they fit the new battlefield — where “it is a war of drones now” — remains the £5.5B question. 5X
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The UK has ordered 589 Ajax vehicles. Full delivery is due by 2030.
Whether they fit the new battlefield — where “it is a war of drones now” — remains the £5.5B question. 5X
Whether they fit the new battlefield — where “it is a war of drones now” — remains the £5.5B question. 5X
Commanders say Ajax still matters: “We wouldn’t fight like the Ukrainians,” said L/CoH Rawlinson.
Drones have limits — short battery life, weather risk, and poor endurance. Ajax ensures the UK retains full armored capability and 4,100 jobs. 4/
Drones have limits — short battery life, weather risk, and poor endurance. Ajax ensures the UK retains full armored capability and 4,100 jobs. 4/
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Commanders say Ajax still matters: “We wouldn’t fight like the Ukrainians,” said L/CoH Rawlinson.
Drones have limits — short battery life, weather risk, and poor endurance. Ajax ensures the UK retains full armored capability and 4,100 jobs. 4/
Drones have limits — short battery life, weather risk, and poor endurance. Ajax ensures the UK retains full armored capability and 4,100 jobs. 4/
Built for reconnaissance, Ajax can scout up to five miles without the crew leaving the vehicle. Its three-person team can operate inside for a week. 3/
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Built for reconnaissance, Ajax can scout up to five miles without the crew leaving the vehicle. Its three-person team can operate inside for a week. 3/
The project, long delayed by vibration injuries and noise issues, began in 2010. Originally due in 2017, Ajax faced repeated testing failures and soldier hearing loss.
Minister Luke Pollard: “Those issues are firmly in the past. If it weren’t safe, we wouldn’t field it.” 2/
Minister Luke Pollard: “Those issues are firmly in the past. If it weren’t safe, we wouldn’t field it.” 2/
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The project, long delayed by vibration injuries and noise issues, began in 2010. Originally due in 2017, Ajax faced repeated testing failures and soldier hearing loss.
Minister Luke Pollard: “Those issues are firmly in the past. If it weren’t safe, we wouldn’t field it.” 2/
Minister Luke Pollard: “Those issues are firmly in the past. If it weren’t safe, we wouldn’t field it.” 2/
Pokrovsk pre-war population was 60,000, it's now not a city but a position.
Russian forces are inside but capture of Ukraine's 76th largest town won't change Putin running out of men, time, and stories. 8X
Russian forces are inside but capture of Ukraine's 76th largest town won't change Putin running out of men, time, and stories. 8X
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pokrovsk pre-war population was 60,000, it's now not a city but a position.
Russian forces are inside but capture of Ukraine's 76th largest town won't change Putin running out of men, time, and stories. 8X
Russian forces are inside but capture of Ukraine's 76th largest town won't change Putin running out of men, time, and stories. 8X
Putin's attempt to charm Trump into pressuring Kyiv failed, while sanctions squeeze Russian economy hobbled by sky-high interest rates and distorted militarized production-for-destruction industry. 7/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Putin's attempt to charm Trump into pressuring Kyiv failed, while sanctions squeeze Russian economy hobbled by sky-high interest rates and distorted militarized production-for-destruction industry. 7/
Mariupol in 2022 bought crucial time by making Russia's timetable frayed and manpower stretched:
"Some argue that had we not held as long as we did, Kyiv might have fallen." 6/
"Some argue that had we not held as long as we did, Kyiv might have fallen." 6/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Mariupol in 2022 bought crucial time by making Russia's timetable frayed and manpower stretched:
"Some argue that had we not held as long as we did, Kyiv might have fallen." 6/
"Some argue that had we not held as long as we did, Kyiv might have fallen." 6/
Pinner saw layered defenses around Pokrovsk: tank ditches, dragon's teeth, deep mine belts, razor wire stretching to horizon.
If Russia takes city, it inherits rubble and flat open ground, providing perfect killing field. 5/
If Russia takes city, it inherits rubble and flat open ground, providing perfect killing field. 5/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pinner saw layered defenses around Pokrovsk: tank ditches, dragon's teeth, deep mine belts, razor wire stretching to horizon.
If Russia takes city, it inherits rubble and flat open ground, providing perfect killing field. 5/
If Russia takes city, it inherits rubble and flat open ground, providing perfect killing field. 5/
Putin needs Pokrovsk as trophy for state TV before winter locks front.
“A talking point, a symbol, a narrative of progress" after rare, blood-soaked "victories." 4/
“A talking point, a symbol, a narrative of progress" after rare, blood-soaked "victories." 4/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Putin needs Pokrovsk as trophy for state TV before winter locks front.
“A talking point, a symbol, a narrative of progress" after rare, blood-soaked "victories." 4/
“A talking point, a symbol, a narrative of progress" after rare, blood-soaked "victories." 4/
Around 110,000 Russian troops concentrated toward Pokrovsk with daily losses peaking at 700-800.
Yet they cannot break through despite outnumbering Ukrainian forces 8-to-1 in sector. 3/
Yet they cannot break through despite outnumbering Ukrainian forces 8-to-1 in sector. 3/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Around 110,000 Russian troops concentrated toward Pokrovsk with daily losses peaking at 700-800.
Yet they cannot break through despite outnumbering Ukrainian forces 8-to-1 in sector. 3/
Yet they cannot break through despite outnumbering Ukrainian forces 8-to-1 in sector. 3/
Pinner compares Pokrovsk to Hougoumont farmhouse at Waterloo, where holding position bled Napoleon's forces and disrupted his plan despite appearing insignificant on map. 2/
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pinner compares Pokrovsk to Hougoumont farmhouse at Waterloo, where holding position bled Napoleon's forces and disrupted his plan despite appearing insignificant on map. 2/
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Analysts said the connection was meant as a “gift” to Putin and a propaganda success, instead, it became another reminder that even occupied territory remains vulnerable to Ukrainian resistance. 5X
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Analysts said the connection was meant as a “gift” to Putin and a propaganda success, instead, it became another reminder that even occupied territory remains vulnerable to Ukrainian resistance. 5X
On Thursday, Russian engineers were forced to reconnect the plant to Ukrainian power lines across the Dnipro River after the failed attempt to integrate it into Russia’s grid. 4/
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On Thursday, Russian engineers were forced to reconnect the plant to Ukrainian power lines across the Dnipro River after the failed attempt to integrate it into Russia’s grid. 4/
For nearly a month, the 6-reactor plant survived on diesel generators far beyond the 3-day safety limit, risking overheating and a potential Fukushima-style disaster. 3/
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For nearly a month, the 6-reactor plant survived on diesel generators far beyond the 3-day safety limit, risking overheating and a potential Fukushima-style disaster. 3/
Ukrainian partisans struck substations in occupied Zaporizhzhia, destroying a new high-voltage line to Mariupol that Russia planned to use to link the nuclear plant to its grid by 7 October. 2/
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ukrainian partisans struck substations in occupied Zaporizhzhia, destroying a new high-voltage line to Mariupol that Russia planned to use to link the nuclear plant to its grid by 7 October. 2/
Source: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/w...
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Source: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/w...
If approved, the €140 bln loan would be the biggest step yet toward making Russia pay – without touching a single unfrozen ruble.
Europe bets it can turn Putin’s money into Ukraine’s survival. 6X
Europe bets it can turn Putin’s money into Ukraine’s survival. 6X
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
If approved, the €140 bln loan would be the biggest step yet toward making Russia pay – without touching a single unfrozen ruble.
Europe bets it can turn Putin’s money into Ukraine’s survival. 6X
Europe bets it can turn Putin’s money into Ukraine’s survival. 6X
Legal and technical fights remain:
– Who guarantees repayment.
– How to renew the asset freeze so Hungary can’t block it.
– How to shield Euroclear from lawsuits.
Leaders may grant a political green light today, details could take months. 5/
– Who guarantees repayment.
– How to renew the asset freeze so Hungary can’t block it.
– How to shield Euroclear from lawsuits.
Leaders may grant a political green light today, details could take months. 5/
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Legal and technical fights remain:
– Who guarantees repayment.
– How to renew the asset freeze so Hungary can’t block it.
– How to shield Euroclear from lawsuits.
Leaders may grant a political green light today, details could take months. 5/
– Who guarantees repayment.
– How to renew the asset freeze so Hungary can’t block it.
– How to shield Euroclear from lawsuits.
Leaders may grant a political green light today, details could take months. 5/
Germany wants the money spent on weapons, while Zelenskyy argues Ukraine must also cover budget needs.
The EU already gives Kyiv €8 bln yearly in interest from these assets – this plan multiplies that power. 4/
The EU already gives Kyiv €8 bln yearly in interest from these assets – this plan multiplies that power. 4/
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Germany wants the money spent on weapons, while Zelenskyy argues Ukraine must also cover budget needs.
The EU already gives Kyiv €8 bln yearly in interest from these assets – this plan multiplies that power. 4/
The EU already gives Kyiv €8 bln yearly in interest from these assets – this plan multiplies that power. 4/