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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 35m

You stole it ... FAFO

Following a drone strike in Donetsk, the "Sigma" hypermarket, previously known as "Auchan" before being seized and renamed by Russian forces, caught fire and was nearly destroyed by the blaze.

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 43m

There is no evidence that Moscow would need to wait for full military regeneration before intensifying attacks on NATO.

Europeans must be ready to deter and, if necessary, defeat Russian threats in the immediate post-Ukraine-war period.

(ISW)

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 43m

... to NATO’s eastern flank within months after fighting in Ukraine ceases.
Russia is developing new operational concepts to conduct large-scale battles without massive armored formations and is learning to disrupt adversary rear areas without air superiority.👇

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 43m

... and infrastructure to psychologically prepare for future conflict with NATO. Enhanced Russian capabilities in long-range strikes and drone production represent immediate threats, while its ongoing force generation and strategic manpower reserves could enable rapid deployment of combat power ...👇

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 43m

Russia now poses a significant and near-term threat to NATO, potentially much sooner than 2036 and without needing to rebuild its tank fleet. Russia has entered the “Phase Zero” stage of its campaign, using sabotage and drone reconnaissance against European military bases ... 👇

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 52m

These statements invoke Cold War-era fears by recalling the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, aiming to pressure Washingon, and are part of a broader reflexive control effort by Moscow, using information operations and public declarations to dissuade US military support for Ukraine.

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 52m

Russian Duma Defense Committee officials repeated claims that US delivery of Tomahawks would force the US into direct involvement in Ukrainian strikes, and suggested Russia could deploy Iskander or Oreshnik ballistic missiles to Cuba as retaliation. 👇
(ISW)

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 58m

Explosions overnight in Smolensk near the aviation plant following an air raid alert. Local sources reported smoke and a series of blasts in the area of the Smolensk Aircraft Plant, known for producing Kh-59 air-to-surface missiles and components for Kh-101 cruise missiles.
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Explosions rock Smolensk aviation plant that builds Kh‑59 missiles — videos show smoke rising near the site - Euromaidan Press

Last night, locals captured a smoke plume rising near the Kh‑59-producing plant just after air defense fire was seen.

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 1h

Crash of a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter, the crew did not survive.
According to the Oryx OSINT project, Russia lost at least 50 Ka-52 helicopters, 14 more were damaged.

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Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Russia: Crew Did Not Survive - Militarnyi

Russia has suffered another loss of combat aircraft - a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter crashed.

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 16h

I really hope that you are right and Goldman Sachs proves too optimistic. 😉

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AngryFella @angryfella420.fellas.army · 20h

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 17h

... from important traditional allies and regional players.

Putin's international standing remains fragile amid ongoing sanctions, diplomatic setbacks, and waning support from key partners.

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 17h

Key regional powers like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt did not agree to participate, reflecting a shift of the Arab world's interest towards stronger ties with the US.
Putin's ambitions to assert Russia on the global stage face diminishing support ... 👇

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 17h

Putin's increasing isolation is exemplified by the recent postponement of the Russia-Arab summit, originally planned for October 15, 2025, in Moscow. The Kremlin had hoped the summit would bolster Russia's influence in the Arab world, but only a few Arab leaders confirmed attendance. 👇

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 17h

The move reflects worsening fiscal strain amid increasing military expenses and highlights growing financial pressure on Russia’s mobilization efforts.

(Resurgam TG Channel)

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Paolo Brrr @lassaperdere.bsky.social · 17h

Due to budget crises, several regions like Tatarstan, Chuvashia, and Mari El have cut contract soldier payments from around 2-3 million rubles to about 800,000 rubles. These cuts happened quietly without official announcements and appear ordered by Moscow to test recruitment impact. 👇

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