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Aug 17, 2024 9 tweets 4 min read Read on X
1/9 Day 12: The Kursk operation has restored a sense of hope, and we should not underestimate its importance during wartime. Nearly two weeks in, russia has yet to stop Ukrainians from advancing Image
2/9 russia remains unable to halt Ukraine's advances in Kursk. Ukraine is progressing in multiple directions, leaving russia struggling to find a solution to prevent this from occurring. Image
3/9 It appears that Ukraine is, as mentioned earlier, attempting to acquire territory for leverage while simultaneously establishing a buffer zone to shield its cities from russian artillery. Image
4/9 It is notable to observe the minimal resistance Ukraine encounters from local residents, who are receiving humanitarian assistance from Ukraine. This stands in stark contrast to the experience of russian troops when they occupy a city in Ukraine. Image
5/9 As Ukraine makes progress in Kursk, its forces in the east continue to face challenging circumstances, with russia gradually advancing while Ukrainian troops deal with significant manpower shortages. Image
6/9 The overall situation still presents numerous questions, but we should not overlook the significance of hope in a prolonged conflict like this. This operation has instilled hope in many Ukrainians and their supporters. Image
7/9 For a mobilized Ukrainian, witnessing the Kursk operation is more uplifting than observing the situations in Niu-York or Chasiv Yar. This operation has also demonstrated that the front lines can still change and that russia's red lines are merely a bluff. Image
8/9 Let’s hope that the remainder of this ambitious, risky, and so far highly successful operation is planned and executed with the same effectiveness as the first 12 days. Image

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Feb 4
1/11 Finally! The Ukrainian Army is transitioning from a Brigade to a Corps system Image
2/11 The long-awaited reform of the Ukrainian Army and the creation of new corps is now underway. Commander-in-Chief Sirskyi has informed President Zelensky that the reorganization plan for the Armed Forces has been approved and is actively being implemented. Image
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Feb 3
1/7 The 2025 high-tech version of child soldiers: Ruthless warlords have often risen to power by exploiting child soldiers. Musk is employing a similar strategy, but with inexperienced young engineers who, much like child soldiers, are unlikely to challenge his authority Image
2/7 A WIRED report reveals troubling insights into the Elon Musk-led DOGE, highlighting that engineers aged 19 to 24, primarily associated with Musk's companies, are crucial in his takeover of federal infrastructure. Image
3/7 This represents the 2025 high-tech version of a warlord gaining power with the assistance of child soldiers who blindly obey their leader. Musk could employ more seasoned engineers aged 25 to 50. Why isn't he choosing to do so? Image
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Feb 2
1/7 Trump's economic policy feels like it was crafted by an Econ 101 student who just discovered mercantilism, with assistance from russian and chinese assets determined to weaken the US as quickly as possible Image
2/7 Under Trump, the US is intimidating its allies while catering to its adversaries. If russia and china had installed a joint agent as president, he would likely behave just like Donald Trump. Image
3/7 Trump and his administration are working hard to undermine US hegemony as quickly as possible. The US can only compete with china by leveraging its alliances, yet Trump is taking steps to damage those very partnerships. Image
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Jan 30
1/8 A quick reminder for cowards and opportunists in the West: There should be no negotiations regarding Ukraine without Ukraine's involvement, and no concessions should be made without receiving concessions from russia in return. This should be clear! Image
2/8 With Trump now in power, negotiations are anticipated to start; however, success is not expected, as russia is not prepared for peace, and the West has not effectively created real incentives to encourage russia to end its war. Image
3/8 Putin currently believes that russia's conditions on the front will continue to improve while Western aid diminishes, leading him to think he will secure a better deal in six, twelve, or eighteen months than he could obtain at present. Image
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Jan 29
1/5 russia's vast size is a disadvantage: Ukraine continues to target russian energy infrastructure, and russia's air defense is struggling. Combined with operations like the Kursk offensive, these strikes are among the most effective means to accelerate the war's conclusion Image
2/5 A significant Ukrainian drone attack hit crucial russian energy infrastructure overnight. The Ukrainian military confirmed on Wednesday that its drones targeted an oil refinery in Kstovo and are currently assessing the damage. Image
3/5 According to @FRHoffmann1, these strikes, along with the Kursk operation, are among the most effective methods to move us closer to concluding the war. He is right! Image
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Jan 27
1/6 We are just days away from the six-month anniversary of the Kursk operation, yet russia still hasn't managed to expel Ukraine from its territory. Let's consider Orban, Fico, and their supporters, whose mental health is impacted by Ukraine's successes and russia's failures Image
2/6 We are just a few days away from February, which is rumored to be russia's current deadline for pushing Ukrainians out of its territory, and also approaching the six-month anniversary of the operation. russia has pathetically failed in this endeavor. Image
3/6 The operation in Kursk has significantly boosted morale and served as a reminder that Ukraine can still shift the front and catch russia off guard. It has also revealed to the world just how overstretched russia is in Ukraine. Image
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