Franzén
@sectionix.bsky.social
Officer, Swedish Armed Forces. I mostly tweet about security issues. Opinions expressed often my own. Cynic. Extremism in the defence of Democracy is no vice.
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Franzén
@sectionix.bsky.social
· Aug 4
A brief analysis of the situation in Europe
Europe finds itself at war.
For the last three years Russia has tried to extinguish Ukrainian statehood.
This article will not attempt to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or the last three y...
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”In what particular situation does Europe find itself vis a vis Russia, and based on the history and culture of Russia, what is to be expected from her?”
My brief analysis of what history teaches us about Russia, its conduct, and what it means for Europe.
My brief analysis of what history teaches us about Russia, its conduct, and what it means for Europe.
As a swede, it makes me proud. However, as @robin-j-brooks.bsky.social points out on X:
‘Countries like Sweden and the other Nordics are bearing a disproportionate burden in supporting Ukraine, while Italy and Spain contribute almost nothing. It’s way beyond time to call this out.‘
‘Countries like Sweden and the other Nordics are bearing a disproportionate burden in supporting Ukraine, while Italy and Spain contribute almost nothing. It’s way beyond time to call this out.‘
Nordic countries paying most for Ukraine ‘not sustainable,’ Swedish foreign minister says
The EU must seize Russia’s frozen assets, Maria Malmer Stenergard believes, because any other solution would be unfair to Ukraine’s biggest backers.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
As a swede, it makes me proud. However, as @robin-j-brooks.bsky.social points out on X:
‘Countries like Sweden and the other Nordics are bearing a disproportionate burden in supporting Ukraine, while Italy and Spain contribute almost nothing. It’s way beyond time to call this out.‘
‘Countries like Sweden and the other Nordics are bearing a disproportionate burden in supporting Ukraine, while Italy and Spain contribute almost nothing. It’s way beyond time to call this out.‘
Satans mördare.
Ingen fred tills Ryssland har lämnat Ukraina.
Ingen fred tills Ryssland har lämnat Ukraina.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Satans mördare.
Ingen fred tills Ryssland har lämnat Ukraina.
Ingen fred tills Ryssland har lämnat Ukraina.
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Kallas:
We’ve to understand that in this war,there is one aggressor&one victim.We haven't heard of any concessions on the Russian side.If Russia really wanted peace,it could have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire already some time ago,whereas we see again,over this night,bombings of civilians
We’ve to understand that in this war,there is one aggressor&one victim.We haven't heard of any concessions on the Russian side.If Russia really wanted peace,it could have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire already some time ago,whereas we see again,over this night,bombings of civilians
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Kallas:
We’ve to understand that in this war,there is one aggressor&one victim.We haven't heard of any concessions on the Russian side.If Russia really wanted peace,it could have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire already some time ago,whereas we see again,over this night,bombings of civilians
We’ve to understand that in this war,there is one aggressor&one victim.We haven't heard of any concessions on the Russian side.If Russia really wanted peace,it could have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire already some time ago,whereas we see again,over this night,bombings of civilians
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1/ Russian commanders effectively have immunity from the law, according to a commentary from journalist and warblogger Anastasia Kashevarova. As a result, "tyrant commanders" such as the late Pavel Klimenko are able to rob, abuse and murder their own men with impunity. ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
1/ Russian commanders effectively have immunity from the law, according to a commentary from journalist and warblogger Anastasia Kashevarova. As a result, "tyrant commanders" such as the late Pavel Klimenko are able to rob, abuse and murder their own men with impunity. ⬇️
If so, what does Europe mean to do about it?
Don’t talk the talk, walk the walk. Strategic autonomy isn’t created through speeches.
Don’t talk the talk, walk the walk. Strategic autonomy isn’t created through speeches.
🇩🇪🌐 "The world order that existed for the past 80 years in the West and 35 years in the East has come to an end," — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
If so, what does Europe mean to do about it?
Don’t talk the talk, walk the walk. Strategic autonomy isn’t created through speeches.
Don’t talk the talk, walk the walk. Strategic autonomy isn’t created through speeches.
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‼️ Russia: “Urals oil discounts are rising by $5-7 per barrel in Russian ports in November.”
www.interfax.ru/business/105...
www.interfax.ru/business/105...
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
‼️ Russia: “Urals oil discounts are rising by $5-7 per barrel in Russian ports in November.”
www.interfax.ru/business/105...
www.interfax.ru/business/105...
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Last night, Russia attacked the energy and port infrastructure of Odesa region yet again.
One person injured. Several civilian ships damaged. About 32,500 households are without electricity.
Odesa region is heavily and frequently attacked by Russia.
One person injured. Several civilian ships damaged. About 32,500 households are without electricity.
Odesa region is heavily and frequently attacked by Russia.
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Last night, Russia attacked the energy and port infrastructure of Odesa region yet again.
One person injured. Several civilian ships damaged. About 32,500 households are without electricity.
Odesa region is heavily and frequently attacked by Russia.
One person injured. Several civilian ships damaged. About 32,500 households are without electricity.
Odesa region is heavily and frequently attacked by Russia.
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My latest piece → Germany will make another at least €150 million available to finance an additional PURL package for #Ukraine. Previously, $500 million had already been made available. Details on this and the PURL mechanism in general in the article.
deaidua.org/news/2025/11...
deaidua.org/news/2025/11...
Germany co-finances another PURL package for Ukraine | GAU
Germany will make another €150 million available to finance an additional PURL package to aid the Ukrainian army with US-made armaments.
deaidua.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My latest piece → Germany will make another at least €150 million available to finance an additional PURL package for #Ukraine. Previously, $500 million had already been made available. Details on this and the PURL mechanism in general in the article.
deaidua.org/news/2025/11...
deaidua.org/news/2025/11...
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'Saratov oil refinery in Russia shuts down after Ukrainian drone attacks - Reuters' www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
Saratov oil refinery in Russia shuts down after Ukrainian drone attacks - Reuters
The Saratov oil refinery in Russia stopped primary oil processing on November 11 after attacks by Ukrainian drones. — Ukrinform.
www.ukrinform.net
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
'Saratov oil refinery in Russia shuts down after Ukrainian drone attacks - Reuters' www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4...
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Ukrainian missiles struck oil facilities in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar region, in Russia. Those are the most important ones in the entire Russian South.
Shortly before, Russian air defense missiles were launched, but either failed or were overpowered.
Shortly before, Russian air defense missiles were launched, but either failed or were overpowered.
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Ukrainian missiles struck oil facilities in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar region, in Russia. Those are the most important ones in the entire Russian South.
Shortly before, Russian air defense missiles were launched, but either failed or were overpowered.
Shortly before, Russian air defense missiles were launched, but either failed or were overpowered.
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🔥 Sheskharis is a large export oil terminal near the port of Novorossiysk.
The Sheskharis terminal is the terminus of Transneft's pipelines. It is a strategically important hub for the export of Russian oil and petroleum products across the Black Sea.
The Sheskharis terminal is the terminus of Transneft's pipelines. It is a strategically important hub for the export of Russian oil and petroleum products across the Black Sea.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
🔥 Sheskharis is a large export oil terminal near the port of Novorossiysk.
The Sheskharis terminal is the terminus of Transneft's pipelines. It is a strategically important hub for the export of Russian oil and petroleum products across the Black Sea.
The Sheskharis terminal is the terminus of Transneft's pipelines. It is a strategically important hub for the export of Russian oil and petroleum products across the Black Sea.
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🇷🇺 Rubikon has about 5,000 people and vast financial resources, said Rob Lee of the Philadelphia-based Foreign Policy Research Institute.
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www.ft.com/content/05ca...
Archive: archive.is/eLYnr
#russia
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Archive: archive.is/eLYnr
#russia
The elite Russian unit hunting Ukraine’s drone warriors
Moscow’s new Rubikon team upends Kyiv’s control of the electronic battlefield
www.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
🇷🇺 Rubikon has about 5,000 people and vast financial resources, said Rob Lee of the Philadelphia-based Foreign Policy Research Institute.
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www.ft.com/content/05ca...
Archive: archive.is/eLYnr
#russia
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Archive: archive.is/eLYnr
#russia
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Lower Russian losses reported in the last 24 hours.
It's possible there's a reporting "lag" because the number of attacks in Pokrovsk remains very high.
Yesterday we passed 1.15m Russian lives ruined, while Tuesday is likely to see the 80,000th UAV destroyed.
#RussiansGOHOME
It's possible there's a reporting "lag" because the number of attacks in Pokrovsk remains very high.
Yesterday we passed 1.15m Russian lives ruined, while Tuesday is likely to see the 80,000th UAV destroyed.
#RussiansGOHOME
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Lower Russian losses reported in the last 24 hours.
It's possible there's a reporting "lag" because the number of attacks in Pokrovsk remains very high.
Yesterday we passed 1.15m Russian lives ruined, while Tuesday is likely to see the 80,000th UAV destroyed.
#RussiansGOHOME
It's possible there's a reporting "lag" because the number of attacks in Pokrovsk remains very high.
Yesterday we passed 1.15m Russian lives ruined, while Tuesday is likely to see the 80,000th UAV destroyed.
#RussiansGOHOME
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❗️On the night of November 6, 🇺🇦Ukrainian SOF units struck 🇷🇺Russian oil depots and trains transporting fuel using FP-2 kamikaze drones in temporarily occupied Crimea.
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
❗️On the night of November 6, 🇺🇦Ukrainian SOF units struck 🇷🇺Russian oil depots and trains transporting fuel using FP-2 kamikaze drones in temporarily occupied Crimea.
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Ukraine has successfully shut down Russia's Tuapse Black Sea oil export terminal and refinery. This is costing the Russians a fortune for every day it remains offline.
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ukraine has successfully shut down Russia's Tuapse Black Sea oil export terminal and refinery. This is costing the Russians a fortune for every day it remains offline.
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Good. Now let’s arm Ukraine to the damn hilt.
Russian gas exports to Europe have hit rock bottom and their lowest since the Brezhnev era
50 years ago.
source: Reuters
www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/11/03/e...
50 years ago.
source: Reuters
www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/11/03/e...
Экспорт российского газа в Европу пробил «дно» со времен Брежнева - Русская служба The Moscow Times
www.moscowtimes.ru
November 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Good. Now let’s arm Ukraine to the damn hilt.
Good. Now let’s arm Ukraine to the damn hilt.
Russian gas exports to Europe have hit rock bottom and their lowest since the Brezhnev era
50 years ago.
source: Reuters
www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/11/03/e...
50 years ago.
source: Reuters
www.moscowtimes.ru/2025/11/03/e...
Экспорт российского газа в Европу пробил «дно» со времен Брежнева - Русская служба The Moscow Times
www.moscowtimes.ru
November 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Good. Now let’s arm Ukraine to the damn hilt.
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Today's most important read:
"The 2015/16 migration crisis (on 🇷🇺 border with 🇳🇴 🇫🇮) can best be explained as strategic engineered migration and a pilot project of the Russian security services."
By @kaeggen.bsky.social & Jyri Lavikainen
"The 2015/16 migration crisis (on 🇷🇺 border with 🇳🇴 🇫🇮) can best be explained as strategic engineered migration and a pilot project of the Russian security services."
By @kaeggen.bsky.social & Jyri Lavikainen
Implementing a new tool: Russia’s strategic use of migrants towards Norway and Finland 2015/16 | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core
Implementing a new tool: Russia’s strategic use of migrants towards Norway and Finland 2015/16
www.cambridge.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today's most important read:
"The 2015/16 migration crisis (on 🇷🇺 border with 🇳🇴 🇫🇮) can best be explained as strategic engineered migration and a pilot project of the Russian security services."
By @kaeggen.bsky.social & Jyri Lavikainen
"The 2015/16 migration crisis (on 🇷🇺 border with 🇳🇴 🇫🇮) can best be explained as strategic engineered migration and a pilot project of the Russian security services."
By @kaeggen.bsky.social & Jyri Lavikainen
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Chinese oil refiners - both state-run and private - are shunning Russian shipments after the US and others blacklisted Moscow’s top producers and some of its customers, Bloomberg reported.
State-owned Sinopec and PetroChina have already canceled some shipments of Russian oil.
State-owned Sinopec and PetroChina have already canceled some shipments of Russian oil.
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Chinese oil refiners - both state-run and private - are shunning Russian shipments after the US and others blacklisted Moscow’s top producers and some of its customers, Bloomberg reported.
State-owned Sinopec and PetroChina have already canceled some shipments of Russian oil.
State-owned Sinopec and PetroChina have already canceled some shipments of Russian oil.
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Ukraine successfully struck the oil terminal in Russia's Tuapse again and has in total successfully struck 160 of Russia's oil and energy sites so far in 2025. A Ukrainian sabotage group successfully destroyed some of Russia's pipeline infrastructure knocking out the power in a region of Moscow.
Ukraine Knocked Out the Power in Moscow
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Ukraine successfully struck the oil terminal in Russia's Tuapse again and has in total successfully struck 160 of Russia's oil and energy sites so far in 2025. A Ukrainian sabotage group successfully destroyed some of Russia's pipeline infrastructure knocking out the power in a region of Moscow.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to capture Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad by 15 November, said Ukrainian military expert Mykola Malomuzh
Putin aims to showcase territorial gains to prove he can dictate the terms of the war, he added euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/p...
Putin aims to showcase territorial gains to prove he can dictate the terms of the war, he added euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/p...
Putin sets deadline for Pokrovsk conquest, throws 17,000 more soldiers thrown into burning city
“Putin’s goal is to demonstrate that he can dictate terms,” Malomuzh said.
euromaidanpress.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to capture Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad by 15 November, said Ukrainian military expert Mykola Malomuzh
Putin aims to showcase territorial gains to prove he can dictate the terms of the war, he added euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/p...
Putin aims to showcase territorial gains to prove he can dictate the terms of the war, he added euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/p...
Putin remains a strategic genius.
Russia is losing one of its last major oil markets as Turkey's refiners are now buying from other parts of the world
Ankara doubled Russian imports in 2022, but sanctions risks now outweigh discount benefits for refiners exporting to Europe
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/t...
Ankara doubled Russian imports in 2022, but sanctions risks now outweigh discount benefits for refiners exporting to Europe
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/02/t...
Turkey moves away from Russian oil as sanctions reshape Moscow’s last major markets – Reuters
Ankara's refiners seek alternatives from Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa as Western sanctions target Kremlin's war funding.
euromaidanpress.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Putin remains a strategic genius.
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Nerd-out & read this thread.
Tl;dr: Russia ain’t doing great.
Tl;dr: Russia ain’t doing great.
‼️ Russian Railways October 2025 Loading Update Thread
Things look…weird
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
Things look…weird
Note: Data tables are provided in the thread
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Nerd-out & read this thread.
Tl;dr: Russia ain’t doing great.
Tl;dr: Russia ain’t doing great.
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Over 130 drones are currently in the sky above Russia, with many heading toward the Moscow region. Several airports have been placed on the highest alert level, according to Russian monitoring channels.
October 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Over 130 drones are currently in the sky above Russia, with many heading toward the Moscow region. Several airports have been placed on the highest alert level, according to Russian monitoring channels.