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1/11 Day 41: Ukraine was well-prepared for the initial phases of the Kursk operation, and it seems they have also made solid preparations for the ongoing phase. Image
2/11 The fog of war is still dense, but it appears that Ukraine held off until russia's counteroffensive began before launching its own operation south of Glushkovo. Image
3/11 Ukrainian forces maintained their advance in Glushkovsky Raion, Kursk Oblast, and carried out offensive operations in the region on September 14. Geolocated footage released on September 13 depicts Ukrainian forces active in southern Veseloye. Image
4/11 Additionally, russian milbloggers stated that Ukrainian forces made advances west of Medvezhye (located southwest of Glushkovo) and in the fields south of Tetkino (approximately 25 km southwest of Glushkovo) near the border with Sumy Oblast. Image
5/11 A russian milblogger asserted that Ukrainian forces captured Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, located north of Sudzha. Image
6/11 russian sources reported that Ukrainian forces persisted in their attacks southwest of Korenevo near Apanasovka; southeast of Korenevo near Lyubimovka and Obukhovka; east of Korenevo near Maryevka; and southeast of Sudzha near Russkaya Konopelka on September 13 and 14. Image
7/11 russian forces recently reclaimed territory in the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast and continued their counterattacks on September 14. Geolocated footage released on September 13 shows that russian forces entered western Lyubimovka. Image
8/11 russia is making significant efforts and deploying some elite units as Putin's October 1st deadline to drive Ukrainians out of the Kursk region is just about two weeks away. Image
9/11 It will be intriguing to observe where russia will launch its next attacks and whether Ukraine will be able to advance further north, potentially isolating some of the russian troops stationed south of the Seym River. Image
10/11 Ukraine appears to be well-prepared for the ongoing operations, and the success of the Kursk operation will at least partially be evaluated based on how much russia has to commit to expel Ukrainians from the region. Image

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Jun 29
1/4 The top 3 biggest enablers of russia’s war on Ukraine:

They don’t all wear uniforms—but they all have blood on their hands.

Without them, Putin’s war machine would have collapsed long ago Image
2/4 china and russia’s other allies:

china, iran, north korea, and belarus have kept russia alive—helping it reroute exports, dodge sanctions, and sending weapons, tech, even soldiers.

Without them, russia’s economy and military would be in freefall.

Shame on them! Image
3/4 Western traitors and cowards:

From Trump to Orban to Fico, some Western leaders have slowed aid, softened sanctions, and echoed Kremlin propaganda.

They have sabotaged unity and emboldened Putin.

Their betrayal is costing lives.

Real traitors and cowards Image
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Jun 29
1/4 The war’s biggest enabler?

Elvira Nabiullina might be the most important reason russia hasn’t collapsed economically.

While Putin wages an unsustainable war, she’s kept the system afloat.

She’s not just russia’s central banker—she’s the regime’s economic firewall Image
2/4 russia is full of corrupt, incompetent officials.

Nabiullina is the opposite: competent, disciplined, and effective.

Despite sanctions, labor shortages, and runaway spending, she’s avoided hyperinflation and kept the ruble from imploding Image
3/4 Her competence comes at a cost.

By stabilizing russia’s economy, she enables the war.

She’s not just a technocrat—she’s a pillar of a system committing atrocities.

As @OAlexanderDK noted: if Ukraine had targeted her two years ago, the war might look different today Image
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Jun 29
1/11 🏅🇷🇺 Vatnik Hall of Fame: Part 3

Ten more shameless figures who support russia’s daily war crimes Image
2/11 Robert Fico

Slovak PM.

Cut off military aid to Ukraine.

Said Ukraine will never join NATO under his watch.

Wants to renew relations with russia—while Ukraine fights for its survival Image
3/11 Herbert Kickl

Austria’s far-right leader.

Wants to lift sanctions, end Ukraine aid, and align with Moscow.

Calls Orban a model Image
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Jun 28
1/9 🇷🇺🇫🇷⚠️

russia’s influence in France isn’t just about spies, politicians, or bots.

It’s also about TV hosts, media moguls, and talking heads who normalize Kremlin narratives.

A thread on how russian propaganda is quietly thriving in French media: Image
2/9 Vincent Bolloré - the media mogul behind CNews, Europe 1, and the JDD. He is russia’s most useful media ally in France.

His outlets have taken a sharp right turn and often downplay the russian threat. An Élysée advisor even called Europe 1 ”Radio KGB.” Dangerous and powerful Image
3/9 Cyril Hanouna - France’s most watched TV host.

On his shows, russian disinformation is aired unchallenged.

He’s not just entertainment—he’s a major platform to normalize Kremlin disinformation and conspiracy theories Image
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Jun 28
1/5 Meet the wannabe Antichrist:

Peter Thiel has warned us about the Antichrist.
But what if it's him? He'd love that.

A billionaire oligarch with deep influence, extremely radical ideas, and a vision for the future that should terrify you Image
2/5 Thiel is part of the PayPal mafia with Elon Musk and David Sacks.

He bankrolls far-right candidates.

He idolizes Curtis Yarvin—a monarchist who’s openly pro-authoritarian and pro-russian.

Thiel once said:

”I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible” Image
3/5 One of his companies, Palantir, is everywhere:

- Defense contracts
- Surveillance tech
- Battlefied AI

Yes, Palantir helps Ukraine—but Thiel funds the very voices who undermine it.

He’s building the tools of empire while backing those who’d break democracy Image
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Jun 28
1/11 🏅🇷🇺 Vatnik Hall of Fame: Part 2

Today, we continue with ten more of the loudest Western voices doing everything they can to help russia win Image
2/11 Viktor Orban

Hungary’s corrupt PM who called Trump-Putin talks a ”hallelujah” moment.

Still pushing for russia’s ”reintegration” in Europe—while mocking EU support for Ukraine.

A real traitor and shame to humanity.

One of the worst people in Europe’s history Image
3/11 John Mearsheimer

The academic who blamed NATO for ”provoking” russia.

Said Ukraine had no chance.

Regular guest on pro-russian propaganda shows.

Still giving lectures while Ukraine fights for its survival Image
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