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Jun 26, 2024 10 tweets 4 min read Read on X
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 27
1/6 How should the world look according to Curtis Yarvin, the ideological father of JD Vance, Peter Thiel, and other powerful figures in the US?

And why should we be worried? 🧵 Image
2/6 Thiel, Musk, and their circle have gained enormous influence in the US. They helped pick Trump’s VP and installed JD Vance in that role.

These far-right oligarchs are isolationist, pro-Russia, pro-China, and hostile to democracy.

Their guiding thinker is Curtis Yarvin Image
3/6 Yarvin’s core belief: democracy is a mistake.

He argues freedom creates chaos and inefficiency.

His solution? Replace democratic governments with authoritarian “CEO style” rule, where one leader runs a country like a corporation Image
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Nov 27
1/5 Do Belgium and the rest of the EU want even more Ukrainian blood on their hands?

If not, release Russia’s frozen assets now.

Repost this thread if you agree!

@Bart_DeWever @JanJambon @EuroclearGroup @vonderleyen @kajakallas @EmmanuelMacron @_FriedrichMerz @ZelenskyyUa Image
2/5 Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine has lasted almost 4 years.

Europe is still hesitating to release frozen Russian assets.

Why? Because profit opportunities and legal fears outweigh the survival of Ukraine and Europe itself Image
3/5 This is existential.

If Belgium’s legal concerns are legitimate, then find a solution fast. Much faster than what we are doing now.

Delay means more destruction, more escalation, and more Ukrainian blood.

We are not doing enough. Let’s at least get this right Image
Read 5 tweets
Nov 27
1/10 The Russian narrative is starting to collapse.

For years, Moscow pushed the idea that Ukraine was doomed and Russia unstoppable. That narrative is collapsing under the weight of reality.

Here’s why Russia is failing strategically despite tactical gains👇 Image
2/10 Russia’s goals were clear: overthrow Ukraine’s government, install a puppet regime, rewrite its constitution, and embed permanent Russian military control.

Nearly four years later, none of this has happened. And it’s far from happening Image
3/10 Instead, Russia is still fighting for Donbas and is further from its strategic objectives than in March 2022.

That is not a tactical setback. It is a strategic failure.

The Kremlin started this war with goals it cannot reach Image
Read 10 tweets
Nov 26
1/5 Why do we still allow Trump to negotiate on the war in Ukraine?

The US does not fund Ukraine. Trump and his team are compromised by Russia.

Europe pays the bills, yet Trump sits at the table.

There is zero reason for him and his team of traitors to be involved Image
2/5 Ukraine and Europe keep letting Trump negotiate with Russia. It makes no sense.

Europe funds Ukraine. Trump’s United States doesn’t. If we pay and they don’t, why are they the ones negotiating?

Their negotiators are far worse than ours, and they are compromised too Image
3/5 Epstein emails show Russia has leverage over Trump thanks to Epstein’s past help.

Bloomberg leaks prove Witkoff is helping Moscow influence him.

When the leaks broke, Trump backed Witkoff, the man he chose.

This is a deeply compromised administration Image
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Nov 26
1/5 The Witkoff leaks prove that Trump does not want peace in Ukraine as soon as possible, no matter what the deal looks like, despite what many claim.

He wants peace on Russia’s terms, no matter how long it takes Image
2/5 People keep saying Trump wants peace “no matter the deal.” They are wrong.

He has shown repeatedly he is in no rush and won’t walk away despite empty threats.

His goal is peace on Russia’s terms Image
3/5 The leaks confirm what we have seen for months:

Trump pressures Ukraine repeatedly but almost never pressures Russia. That imbalance speaks volumes.

He is not negotiating for peace; he is negotiating for Putin Image
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Nov 24
1/7 What the Vance-Rubio rivalry is really about.

It’s not just ideology. It’s a fight for Trump’s throne after he’s gone.

The last few days made that clearer than ever 🧵 Image
2/7 Both men are MAGA heavyweights, but they represent different futures.

Vance is the radical post-Trump candidate backed by tech oligarchs like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.

Rubio is the polished neocon trying to survive in Trump’s shadow Image
3/7 This rivalry exploded over Trump’s 28-point “peace plan.”

Vance pushed it hard, framing surrender as strategy. Rubio quietly worked to sabotage it without getting blamed.

Both want to look loyal while positioning for 2028 Image
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