The most difficult area on the front for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in recent weeks has been the section northwest of Avdiivka, a suburb of Donetsk captured by the Russians in February. The Russian army is currently advancing on Pokrovsk and storming Toretsk. However,
1/19 in reality, the Russians are simply advancing on all sections of the front and advancing where they can push through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses, military experts explain. After taking Avdiivka, the Russian army continued to slowly advance west and northwest,
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1/7 Nowhere left to hide: regardless of the outcome of the November elections, France, Germany, and the UK will need to significantly increase their efforts. Take by @joni_askola 2/7 Regardless of the election outcome in November, the US will, to some extent, reduce its involvement in Ukraine and Europe to concentrate more on Asia, and perhaps the Middle East.

An elastic band from underwear helped refute Russian propaganda. A video was posted online showing a Russian soldier who, after being hit by an FPV drone, asked his comrade to stop the torture quickly, and his comrade prescribed him a lead painkiller in the head. Russian
1/9 propagandists claimed that the video showed Ukrainian soldiers and called the footage a sign of "fascism." However, the original video, which was studied by the editorial staff of Current Time, shows that the soldiers filming were Russian, not Ukrainian. The investigation
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Today marks 10 years since the tragedy when a Buk missile delivered from Russia shot down civilian flight MH-17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur over occupied Ukrainian territory. All 298 people on board died – 283 passengers and 15 crew members. However, this is not the first
1/21 time the Russians have shot down a civilian aircraft. Recently, the wreckage of a Junkers Ju-52 named Kaleva of the Finnish airline Aero O/Y was found on the bottom of the Gulf of Finland. Flying from Tallinn to Helsinki, it was shot down on June 14, 1940 by Soviet military
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1/5 Germany plans to reduce its assistance to Ukraine in 2025, but this is unlikely to occur due to numerous reasons. Update and take by @joni_askola 2/5 As the United States gradually disengages from Ukraine and Europe, Europe must recognize the need to step up its aid.

1/6 It's been nearly ten years since russia shot down MH17, and they still haven't been held accountable for it. Update by @joni_askola 2/6 On July 17th, we will remember the 298 innocent individuals, including 80 children, representing 17 nationalities, who tragically lost their lives when russia shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 a decade ago.

Today, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas @kajakallas submitted her resignation as the country's minister in order to become the foreign policy chief of the European Union later this year. She shared her thoughts in her blog: "Everything has a beginning and an end. The same
1/16 applies to the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia. For me, the beginning of this chapter was January 26, 2021, and although the real end is not today (that depends on the new members of the government), today I am officially resigning. The job of Prime
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1/6 The first Ukrainian convicts to have volunteered to join the armed forces are already engaged in combat as part of the legendary 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Update by @joni_askola, who is currently fundraising for that Brigade with the @69thSB 2/6 Recently, the brigade's Chief Sergeant awarded sleeve patches to the soldiers of the "Shkval" special battalion in the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade. This battalion is composed of former prisoners who volunteered to defend their country.

How much can the assassination attempt on Trump affect aid to Ukraine? It is difficult to say in advance how this event will affect the US elections; there are different, often contradictory, assumptions. In any case, in a world where social networks have such a strong
1/6 influence, a photo of Trump with a flag on the background will make an impression. It is difficult to deny that this is a good picture from the point of view of the photo art. Trump's victory, unfortunately, can greatly affect the situation in Europe and Ukraine. What changes
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1/6 russian disinformation is preparing for this: expect an influx of rumors about the F16 over the next few months. While it will be a valuable addition, it will take a considerable amount of time before making a tangible impact. Take by @joni_askola 2/6 Reports from russian sources allege that Ukraine is already utilizing F16 jets. While we cannot confirm or deny this, we can anticipate a plethora of rumors about them in the coming months.

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 has crashed in the Moscow region. The incident occurred near the village of Apraksino near Kolomna, the plane crashed in a forest. Three crew members died. The plane was undergoing tests after repairs. According to sources, the work was carried out
1/8 from May 6 to July 12: general visual, detailed and specially detailed inspections were carried out to check the operability of all the main systems of the aircraft. Superjet 100 production ended in 2022 but planes are undergoing an import substitution program. The avionics
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1/4 The Ukrainian Armed Forces have welcomed the first volunteer inmates who have offered to defend Ukraine. Update by @joni_askola with information from @Militarylandnet 2/4 The Ground Forces' 24th Mechanized Brigade has formed a distinct battalion comprising ex-inmates who have volunteered to contribute to Ukraine's defense. This newly created unit, named Kharakternyky, is scheduled for deployment to the operational area in the near future.

1/5 The U.S. has unveiled a new Presidential Drawdown Authority package for Ukraine, valued at $225 million, and the content seems to hold much greater value. Update by @joni_askola 2/5 US President Biden is preparing to reveal a fresh $225 million aid package for Ukraine, featuring an extra Patriot missile battery, as well as numerous other items such as AMRAAM missiles.

1/6 The russian asset: Trump's contemplation of reducing intelligence sharing with Europe once again reveals his true allegiances. Take by @joni_askola 2/6 According to foreign officials briefed on the matter, Donald "russian asset" Trump is contemplating scaling back intelligence sharing with NATO members, who rely on the U.S. for crucial information that has supported Ukraine in resisting russia.

1/5 Ukraine is once more seeking authorization to utilize Western weapons for deep-strike capabilities within russia. Update by @joni_askola 2/5 Following numerous attacks, including the recent ones on a children's hospital, it would be more than justifiable for Ukraine to have the ability to defend itself.

1/5 The new "Patriots for russia and china" is a major and hazardous faction of betrayers within the European Parliament, and all of its MEPs are disloyal to their own countries and Europe as a whole. Update by @joni_askola 2/5 Viktor Orbán's nationalist group, "Patriots for russia," has been formally founded in the European Parliament today, with 84 MEPs, making it the third-largest group in the hemicycle.

1/7 The opposite of disappointing: leaked documents indicate that more russians have been killed in Ukraine than previously believed. Update by @joni_askola 2/7 The Economist reported on July 5, citing leaked documents from the U.S. Defense Department, that between mid-June, 462,000 and 728,000 russian soldiers were killed, injured, or captured.

1/8 One more miserable failure: the window of opportunity for russia to achieve anything on the front in 2024 is steadily narrowing. Analysis by @joni_askola 2/8 russia had its prime opportunity in a long time, from October 2023 to the autumn of 2024, to make gains on the front, as Ukraine faced shortages in manpower, shells, and fortifications.

1/6 Bang! The legendary Birds of Magyar unit is being expanded into a regiment. Update by @joni_askola with information from @Militarylandnet 2/6 The 414th Battalion of Unmanned Strike Aircraft Systems has been upgraded to a regiment, as announced by its commander, Robert Brovdi, on his Telegram channel. As a result of this expansion, the command has initiated the recruitment of volunteers.

The publication recorded an interview with a Russian occupier who fled to the West. “We really are fucking orcs”: the story of a grenade launcher deserter from “Storm Z”, who is now seeking political asylum. He told them what is happening in these
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units. Even during training in the Kirov region, there were problems with equipment - “Everything is f*ked up there. They should have provided us with the basics. At least one set of clothes. By the time they registered us, by the time they took us to the clothing
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1/6 Not so peaceful china was caught red-handed supplying drones to Haftar in Libya. Update by @joni_askola 2/6 Italy has seized two distinct shipments, one of which was labeled as "wind turbine parts" but actually contained Wing Loong UCAV, including two control stations intended for Khalifar Haftar in Libya.