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Oct 29, 2024 8 tweets 3 min read Read on X
1/8 You cannot simultaneously support Ukraine and vote for Trump. Voting for Trump means you are directly backing russia's interests Image
2/8 Take a moment to reflect on the statements made by Trump and his associates regarding Ukraine in recent months. They never blame russia for what is happening and only have negative things to say about Ukraine. He has chosen to surround himself with the worst people! Image
3/8 Trump goes so far as to avoid stating his support for Ukraine. He blames Zelensky for russia's invasion and aims to coerce Ukraine into an unwanted agreement that would benefit russia and its allies. Image
4/8 Trump not only holds pro-russian and entirely anti-Ukrainian views, but he is also a corrupt man who illegally kept classified documents at his home while covertly communicating with Putin. Image
5/8 Trump is also considering the possibility of withdrawing from NATO, which would undermine the West and negatively impact Ukraine in numerous ways. With him in power, many NATO countries may lose trust in Article 5 and be less able to support Ukraine than they were previously Image
6/8 The mental gymnastics some of you are engaging in to justify supporting Ukraine while voting for Trump are flawed, and you know it deep down. Image
7/8 russia is doing everything possible to ensure Trump's election in November, and there are clear reasons behind this. They recognize that having him back in office would significantly benefit their interests. Image
8/8 Sources:
Washington Post - Trump blames Zelensky for the war in Ukraine. He rarely blames Putin.
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Oct 20
1/7 Trump continues to buy time for Putin.

Every time he blames Ukraine and refuses to pressure Russia, he buys Putin a few more months to bleed out.

Ironically, he’s not saving Russia by doing so but signing its downfall Image
2/7 Trump sides with Putin. Always has.

He pressures Ukraine, never Russia.

Maybe it’s blackmail. Maybe it’s ideology. Maybe it's because Putin is his idol.

Either way, Europe must expect nothing from him Image
3/7 We must work to keep the status quo.

Work Trump, extract what we can, and block him from helping Russia more than he already does.

He won’t save Ukraine, but he might just doom Russia Image
Read 7 tweets
Oct 18
1/7 Tomahawks won’t end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Ukraine’s own drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles will.

Europe must stop waiting for Trump or Putin to act. They won’t.

It’s Europe’s duty to help Ukraine scale up and win Image
2/7 Last night showed again:

Europe, not the US, will be key to ending this war.

Trump offers nothing beyond the status quo, and even that will be hard to hold. It’s likely the best we can get.

Europe must stop waiting for Trump to act Image
3/7 The current setup is likely the best Ukraine and Europe can get:

US intel sharing and permission for Europe to buy US weapons for Ukraine.

We must do everything possible to preserve it.

Ukraine needs US weapons Image
Read 7 tweets
Oct 16
1/4 Trump fell for it again.

He spoke with Putin just one day before meeting Zelensky and agreed to meet him in Budapest to discuss peace.

Budapest is Putin’s turf.

This is a delay tactic to stop Trump from selling missiles to Ukraine Image
2/4 Putin is buying time. Trump is giving it to him.

Instead of pushing forward with weapons for Ukraine, Trump is now chasing another empty summit.

This is how Russia avoids consequences and stalls support Image
3/4 Reminder: Trump has sent zero new aid to Ukraine.

He has imposed no new sanctions on Russia.

If he ever does something helpful, treat it as a surprise.

He is consistently weak on Russia Image
Read 4 tweets
Oct 16
1/5 Ukraine has intensified its strikes and has now started hitting Russia’s power grid.

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s grid for years.

How will this shift impact the war and how Russians see it? Image
2/5 Both sides are fully committed to long-range strikes.

These are now the fastest way to shift momentum and accelerate the end of the war.

Ukraine is targeting oil refineries, defense production, and military infrastructure.

Russia targets everything, including civilians Image
3/5 Striking Russia’s power grid serves two goals.

It may deter Russia from hitting Ukraine’s grid, although that is unlikely.

And it brings the war home to ordinary Russians.

That pressure could change how the war is viewed inside Russia Image
Read 5 tweets
Oct 15
1/6 Russia and Ukraine are in a race against time.

Ground movements now matter less than long-range strikes.

The side that scales up missile and drone production faster will win this phase of the war, and it will be Ukraine.

Russia is in deep trouble Image
2/6 Ukraine has intensified its strike campaign in recent months.

Russia has too. Geran production is at record highs.

But Russia relies heavily on Shaheds, and Ukraine will eventually hit the Yelabuga drone factory Image
3/6 Ukraine is now producing cruise missiles with longer range and larger payloads.

Its strikes have been effective, hitting refineries and key infrastructure.

With US intel support, Ukraine is planning more. It hopes to get missiles from the US, paid by Europe Image
Read 6 tweets
Oct 15
1/7 Finland has the most advanced total defense model in Europe.

It is not just for war. It helps in any crisis.

Government, businesses, civil society, and citizens all have roles.

Europe should treat this as a benchmark and start building toward it, not merely on paper Image
2/7 Every big building has a bomb shelter.

Every sector has a contingency plan.

Every citizen knows what to do.

Finland’s model is built on realism, not illusions. It is quiet, practical, cheap, and effective Image
3/7 The military is backed by a trained reserve, strategic stockpiles, and legal obligations for civil preparedness.

No other European country has this level of integration.

It is the most complete deterrence system on the continent Image
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