Last night, while defending Ukrainian skies from a massive Russian air attack, First-Class Pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, born in 1993, gave his life.

1/n 2/ Flying an F-16 fighter jet, Ustymenko unleashed the full arsenal of onboard weapons, successfully shooting down seven enemy aerial targets. While engaging the final target, his aircraft was hit and began losing altitude.

On June 29, russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.

The consequences are devastating:

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•Poltava region — Industrial enterprises and critical infrastructure struck.
•Lviv region — Critical infrastructure damaged by drones and cruise missiles.
•Sumy region — Civilian infrastructure destroyed.

A bitter history lesson about the relationship between Poland and Ukraine.

Recently, Ukrainian historian and journalist Vakhtang Kipiani wrote the following after the Polish president’s visit to Ukraine:

1/n 2/ “If security of the Polish president can calmly wear an Armia Krajowa patch during a visit to Ukraine even though that army carried out bloody atrocities against Ukrainians then a red-and-black OUN flag on Ukraine’s staff during a visit to Poland should also be normal.”

What Happened to the Budapest Memorandum?

In 1994, under U.S. pressure, Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal. Over 1,000 cruise missiles.

1/n 2/ Over 1,000 cruise missiles. A fleet of strategic bombers. All dismantled — with U.S. assistance — in exchange for security assurances from the U.S., the UK, and russia.

Incredible historic video showing footage from operation “Spiderweb” — a Ukrainian strike that will go down in history as one of the most successful special operations ever conducted.

Here are some facts about the operation:

1/n 2/ Ukrainian special forces spent 1.5 years preparing and planning the attack.

Very disappointing to see this coming from the Polish people. They, of all people, should know better.

A recent poll shows a troubling shift in attitudes in Poland:

1/n 2/ • 46% of Poles now believe military aid to Ukraine should be reduced or halted.
• Only 15% support the idea of sending troops for a peacekeeping mission.
• While 52% still want Poland to support Ukraine diplomatically, 29% oppose even that.

North Korea may send additional troops to russia to fight against Ukraine within the next two months.

According to South Korean intelligence, this move is likely tied to preparations for a potential large-scale russian offensive during that period.

1/n 2/ The assessment follows signs of renewed mobilization in North Korea and a recent visit by a senior russian Security Council official to Pyongyang.

What really mattered at the NATO Summit — and what didn’t.

Ironically, the things that caused the most media noise weren’t the most important.

1/n 2/ Yes, the Ukrainian journalist’s polite yet firm question to Trump about Patriot missiles was a masterclass in how to speak to him: gently, like a toddler — but without backing down. A great case study in “Trump-friendly” diplomacy.

The battle between the far left and far right begins.

As I feared, Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race.

1/n 2/ A self-described socialist with far-left views, Mamdani has called for slashing police funding and refused to condemn slogans like “globalize the Intifada.”

Three takeaways:

Russia is not over 1,000 years old, as some claim. At most, it is 900 years old — if we count from the establishment of the first political unit in the area of Moscow. The Vladimir-Suzdal Duchy, founded in 1125, is where we should begin the political history of the country now known as Russia.

1/n 2/ Rus’ began in Kyiv in the 9th century, which makes Ukraine its direct descendant, while Russia is more of a spin-off — a branch heavily influenced by the Golden Horde.

I believe Trump and Putin have made their own secret Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact.

There have been at least five official calls between them — and likely more unofficial ones — most occurring in June, just before the U.S. strike on Iran.

1/n 2/ No, they weren’t talking about Ukraine. For Trump, Ukraine is an inconvenience, not a priority. So what were they discussing? Only history will tell us.

The russians are worried. Their “inside woman” was absent from the U.S. operations room when America struck Iran.

Tulsi Gabbard — now serving as Director of National Intelligence — has long echoed Kremlin narratives.

1/n 2/ She opposed support for Ukraine. She pushed disinformation about American biolabs. She blamed NATO — not Putin — for russia’s invasion.

Imagine this: a Kremlin-linked figure is put in charge of hiring every top U.S. official. Sounds like a conspiracy theory?

Meet Sergio Gor — Trump’s head of presidential personnel, tasked with selecting and vetting 4,000 political appointees across government.

1/n 2/ There’s just one problem: Gor never been vetted himself.

According to a New York Post investigation, Gor never submitted the basic SF-86 security clearance form — the same form every unpaid White House intern is required to complete.

For those who believe russia’s vast size is somehow natural — just look at this map.

It screams continual colonization and the destruction of entire ethnic groups.

1/n 2/ Today, over 65 languages in russia are endangered, and hundreds more have already disappeared. And the process was even more brutal than in the Americas, where over 90% of Indigenous people were wiped out by Eurasian diseases.

Did you know that Moskovians only started calling themselves “Russians” (Русские) about 100 years ago?

Before that, they were Velikorosy (великоросы), while “Russkiy” referred to all East Slavs — including Ukrainians (Malorosy) and Belarusians.

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You can see this in the 1897 Russian Empire census:
Velikorosy, Malorosy, and Belarusians were shown as three distinct groups in the pictures — but lumped together in one row in the table under “Russkiye.”

Only later did Moskovians claim that word for themselves.

The U.S. has quietly begun dismantling its military support for Ukraine.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Trump administration’s move to stop any support of Ukraine, suggesting that the administration prefers a “diplomatic settlement” over continued weapons aid.

1/n 2/ In practice, it’s capitulation.

By cutting aid while Ukrainian cities are bombed nightly, the U.S. isn’t promoting peace — it’s enabling terror. It’s asking a hostage to “talk it out” with their captor, while the captor reloads.

Trump spoke with Putin today. The conversation lasted about 50 minutes.

It is so refreshing to spend an hour of your time on your birthday in the company of your friend who is a war criminal.

Right after, russia launched drones at Ukraine from 5 different directions.

1/n 2/ It should be obvious by now that there will be no mediated “peace agreement” between russia and Ukraine.

Instead of stopping the war, Trump helped russia invade more of Ukraine. And he continues to do so.

Trump helped russia invade more of Ukraine.

In May 2025, russia captured more Ukrainian territory than in any single month since late 2022 — and it’s no coincidence this happened under Trump’s watch.

1/n 2/ Since Trump returned to office, russian attacks have skyrocketed. His pro-russian rhetoric and refusal to hold Putin accountable have emboldened the Kremlin to escalate its war of aggression.

A greeting from Marco Rubio on “russia day” — a country waging a genocidal war against Ukraine — is an insult to the millions of Ukrainians who suffer daily from russian aggression. And it’s coming from the U.S. Secretary of State.

1/n 2/ Let’s be clear: this isn’t about “supporting the russian people.” It’s about legitimizing a regime that kills, deports, tortures, and bombs civilians every day. A regime that is still committing genocide.

The U.S. is now literally run by Kremlin propagandists.

How else do you explain a blatant Kremlin propaganda video coming from the Director of American Intelligence?

Tulsi Gabbard repeats Moscow’s talking points almost verbatim:

1/n 2/ laming the West for global instability, casting russia as a victim just “defending itself,” and claiming Western elites don’t fear nuclear war because they have bunkers. These aren’t fringe theories — they’re lifted straight from Putin’s speeches since 2022.

Here’s how different news outlets are responding to the growing confrontation between Trump and Musk:

NBC: Musk has canceled funding for the Republican Party and is ready to help the Democrats “crush them” if necessary.

1/n 2/ Politico: Trump’s aides are planning a phone call with Musk to “make peace.”