Why should talk about a big war between Russia and NATO not frighten us, but should push us towards unification and greater assistance to Ukraine? Putin may really be thinking about not stopping in Ukraine, but that is precisely why he should be stopped there. This is the 1/7
only way to avoid a big conflict - to provide Ukraine with everything it needs. The fear of a big war should not paralyze Western partners, but rather push them to action. Fear is the Kremlin's main weapon. Many politicians in the West, expecting that Putin will not stop in 2/7
Ukraine, are not ready to send their weapons to Ukraine, expecting that they may be needed in the future. In part, this happened with the initiative to send additional Patriot systems, which many countries refused to provide. Of course, the huge cost of these systems plays 3/7
a role, but in Europe we now have a common enemy - Russia. And if these systems are sent to Ukraine, they will also serve our defense by destroying aircraft that could be used in a theoretical future conflict and which Russia cannot now produce in large quantities. 4/7
If Russia is stopped in Ukraine, the threat of future conflict will drop close to 0%. Russia will not be able to recover quickly and we will have enough time to prepare an impenetrable defense. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of threats to seize the Baltic countries 5/7
or an attack on Poland. Putin does not have the resources for this and NATO is much stronger than Russia. Russia must be stopped and its army destroyed in Ukraine. This is the main thing that should worry European politicians. And if someone is holding weapons for a future 6/7
conflict, they are increasing the possibility of such a conflict. Now there is every opportunity to avoid it by joining forces and sending everything that is in warehouses to Ukraine. Then we won't need these weapons in the future. 7/7
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1/8 The time for excuses is over: Europe must step up and take on the responsibility of replacing the US in Ukraine moving forward. Take by @joni_askola
2/8 The aid package from the United States is excellent and will provide Ukraine and Europe with some breathing room to prepare. However, we cannot afford to find ourselves in the same situation in the spring of 2025 as we were a year earlier.
3/8 Ukraine's destiny holds greater significance for Europe than for the United States, and we should express gratitude to the United States for the substantial aid they have provided. While we hope for the aid to continue, we cannot take it for granted.
1/6 Syrskyi confirms that France is going to send instructors to Ukraine. Update and take by @joni_askola
2/6 "I have already signed the documents that will allow the first French instructors to visit our training centers soon and familiarize themselves with their infrastructure and staff," said Syrskyi on his Telegram channel.
3/6 This is fantastic news because it's probable that other countries will also step up and send their own. Ukraine is currently mobilizing and facing a shortage of instructors, as many of its units are deployed at the front.
1/5 The first images of Ukrainian prisoners enlisting in the army have been released. Update and take by @joni_askola
2/5 Two pictures have been released showing the members of the Ukrainian 1st Assault Battalion in a penitentiary institution, enlisting volunteers to join the battle against russia.
3/5 It seems that 4300 individuals have applied out of a potential 20,000 who are potentially eligible for recruitment.
1/8 GBU-39 SDB precision guided glide bombs could almost be a game changer for Ukraine. Take by @joni_askola
2/8 russia's defense industry has seen few tangible successes in this war, but their glide bombs stand out as a notable achievement. These cost-effective weapons efficiently inflict substantial damage at the front lines.
3/8 Confirmation has been received that Ukraine's Mig29 fighter jets are capable of deploying GBU-39 SDB precision-guided glide bombs.
1/6 Way to go! The UK and other allies are secretly buying Soviet weapons around the world to replenish Ukraine's stockpiles. Update by @joni_askola
2/6 The Times published a news article stating that the UK and its allies have been covertly purchasing Soviet weapons, along with probable ammunition, from various locations worldwide.
3/6 This bears some resemblance to the Czech artillery initiative, albeit for different systems. Similar efforts have been undertaken previously, and I have consistently advocated for such actions.
1/6 Reforms continue: Ukraine's General Staff will see a 60% reduction in staff, with personnel being sent to combat units. Update by @joni_askola
2/6 Ukraine's General Staff is undergoing a major overhaul! According to Brigadier General Yevhenii Ostrianskyi, the reform will see a 60% reduction in staff, with some personnel being sent to combat units. This move aims to optimize structural units and reduce overlap.
3/6 The dismissed personnel will be used to backfill operational and tactical command and control bodies, as well as combat military units. This will allow for the rotation of units that have been performing combat missions in the war zone for a long time.