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1/10 The dispatch of north korean troops to support russia in its genocide in Ukraine exposes the grim truth about russia's faltering invasion and also highlights the inadequacy of Western escalation management. Image
2/10 There are rumors that north korea plans to deploy an engineering unit to Donetsk to aid russia in its unsuccessful invasion and genocide of Ukraine. Image
3/10 If verified, this demonstrates yet another dismal symbolic setback for russia, as it appears incapable of invading Ukraine without direct military intervention from its allies. Even with such support, its prospects for success seem bleak. Image
4/10 This underscores the complete failure of Western appeasement toward russia, a development that should not come as a surprise to anyone. russia's allies, including china, have continued to escalate their support for russia. Image
5/10 South Korea and Japan should urgently reconsider their policies and begin providing military assistance to Ukraine in response. Image
6/10 north korean troops should also compel the West to take action by increasing aid to Ukraine and lifting restrictions. Image
7/10 The use of north korean troops and ballistic missiles by russia should be sufficient to compel the West to remove all restrictions on matters such as deep strikes inside russian territory. Such action would be only equitable. Image
8/10 russia is on track to lose the war in Ukraine. The only potential game-changer would be a direct intervention by russia's allies, coupled with substantial material support from china. Image
9/10 The West must revise its strategy to prevent this outcome, and if it occurs, it will need to significantly increase its efforts. Image

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Nov 21
1/11 Trump’s 28-Point “Peace Plan” and what it really means for Ukraine Image
2/11 Trump’s plan is not peace. It is surrender.

The timing is no coincidence. It comes as Ukraine faces a tough front and a corruption scandal.

Perfect storm for pressure Image
3/11 The leaked document is worse than expected. It mirrors Russia’s maximalist demands.

No concessions from Moscow Image
Read 11 tweets
Nov 19
1/9 Trump’s secret talks with Russia are not about peace.

They are about surrender and blackmail.

Here’s what Axios and Epstein emails reveal 🧵 Image
2/9 Axios says Trump is negotiating with Moscow behind Ukraine’s and Europe’s back again.

Rumors even claim peace is near.

Epstein emails showed it’s not stupidity, it’s blackmail.

Trump is betraying the US and its allies because Russia owns him Image
3/9 This will not lead to peace.

There can’t be negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine.

And there is no way Russia agreed to a deal Ukraine would accept Image
Read 9 tweets
Nov 18
1/7 Does Europe even want Ukraine to win?

Trump clearly does not. He still refuses to sell missiles to Ukraine, hurting Ukraine, the West, and even the US defense industry.

Waiting for him is a losing strategy. Europe must act now! Image
2/7 Ukraine’s strike campaign works. It hits Russian refineries, cripples infrastructure, and drains air defense interceptors.

But Ukraine lacks enough drones and missiles to scale this up and put Russia on its knees Image
3/7 Ukraine is building its own systems and scaling production, but that takes time.

Even small US sales of Tomahawks, Barracudas, ATACMS, or JASSMs would help. Trump blocks that, so Europe must fill the gap Image
Read 7 tweets
Nov 18
1/13 Could Europe defeat Russia in a real war?

On paper yes. In reality, we are not ready.

Power without readiness is weakness.

Here is why Europe would struggle and what must change to deter Russia before it is too late🧵 Image
2/13 The problem is not just weapons.

Europe is behind not only in unmanned warfare, but also in coordination between public institutions, industry, and citizens.

Infrastructure and societal resilience matter as much as tanks and missiles Image
3/13 Europe has everything it needs to beat Russia: huge population, strong economies, advanced industry, innovation, and allies.

On paper, we should easily outmatch Russia. Yet if war started tomorrow, we would struggle and struggle for a long time before turning things around Image
Read 13 tweets
Nov 17
1/5 Better late than never!

Zelensky met Macron in Paris today.

The leaders signed a letter of intent that opens the way for Ukraine to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, SAMP/T air defense batteries, interceptors, radars, and more ⬇️ Image
2/5 This is great for Ukraine and France, but let’s be clear: these are not orders yet.

Just like with Gripen E jets, there is still no funding.

Ukraine needs Russian frozen assets seized to make these purchases possible. This needs to happen ASAP Image
3/5 Timing matters. France is politically unstable right now.

Large defense orders will make it harder for future French governments after Macron to turn their back on Kyiv.

This is smart strategy from Ukraine: security and industry interests will align Image
Read 5 tweets
Nov 17
1/7 The Trump–Vance war is being fought behind the scenes.

What would a Vance victory mean for US policy?

He is even worse and more dangerous than Trump ⬇️ Image
2/7 This fight is unfolding in private meetings, donor networks, and media ecosystems that most people never see.

Vance’s backers/owners Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and their associates are leveraging the Epstein files in an effort to sideline Trump and elevate Vance before 2028 Image
3/7 Trump was always just a stepping stone.

He is old, unpopular, and tainted by Epstein files.

They need to avoid being stained by him. That is why Vance stays silent on Epstein emails Image
Read 7 tweets

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