Butch Hills
@wwhills.bsky.social
Historian, writer, Son of the Lowcountry, cyclist, retired Navy flight officer 🇺🇦 Тримай Україну!
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On April 11, 2021, state TV pundits explained why Russia's full-fledged invasion of Ukraine was inevitable, but they had to prevent potential cyber retaliation by the US. I've written about it at the time and was criticized by some for taking it seriously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jtn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jtn...
April 11, 2021 — state TV pundits explain why Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is inevitable
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On April 11, 2021, state TV pundits explained why Russia's full-fledged invasion of Ukraine was inevitable, but they had to prevent potential cyber retaliation by the US. I've written about it at the time and was criticized by some for taking it seriously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jtn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jtn...
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Ukraine's 7th Airmobile Brigade destroyed a Russian column trying to use fog cover to advance from Pokrovsk to Hryshyne, with footage showing confused troops fleeing under artillery fire.
December 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Ukraine's 7th Airmobile Brigade destroyed a Russian column trying to use fog cover to advance from Pokrovsk to Hryshyne, with footage showing confused troops fleeing under artillery fire.
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov struggled to whitewash the Kremlin's public humiliation in light of Zelensky's frontline visit to Kupyansk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NLq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NLq...
Vladimir Solovyov talks about Kupyansk
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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December 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov struggled to whitewash the Kremlin's public humiliation in light of Zelensky's frontline visit to Kupyansk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NLq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NLq...
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⚡️ Update: 'Stop talking and send more weapons to Ukraine' — Rep. Bacon urges Trump to toughen stance on Russia talks.
"Russia does not want peace and thinks the Administration will concede more Ukrainian land," Republican Rep. Don Bacon told the Kyiv Independent.
"Russia does not want peace and thinks the Administration will concede more Ukrainian land," Republican Rep. Don Bacon told the Kyiv Independent.
Peace plan drama — Ukraine and Europe hand US revisions as Trump grows 'sick of meetings'
Ukraine and its European partners have handed Washington their revisions to the U.S.-proposed peace framework aimed at ending Russia's war, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
The move comes amid growi...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
⚡️ Update: 'Stop talking and send more weapons to Ukraine' — Rep. Bacon urges Trump to toughen stance on Russia talks.
"Russia does not want peace and thinks the Administration will concede more Ukrainian land," Republican Rep. Don Bacon told the Kyiv Independent.
"Russia does not want peace and thinks the Administration will concede more Ukrainian land," Republican Rep. Don Bacon told the Kyiv Independent.
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According to the FT, the draft of Trump’s peace plan does not require Russia to withdraw its troops from Donbas for demilitarization. This requirement applies only to Ukraine.
www.ft.com/content/ec49...
www.ft.com/content/ec49...
December 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
According to the FT, the draft of Trump’s peace plan does not require Russia to withdraw its troops from Donbas for demilitarization. This requirement applies only to Ukraine.
www.ft.com/content/ec49...
www.ft.com/content/ec49...
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So Ukraine has to withdraw its own troops from its own territory, but Russia’s troops can stay? Wow, what a "fair" arrangement.
December 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
So Ukraine has to withdraw its own troops from its own territory, but Russia’s troops can stay? Wow, what a "fair" arrangement.
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A majority of Americans believe that forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, or limiting the size of Ukraine's army would be handing Moscow a victory in its full-scale invasion, according to a new poll.
Poll: Majority of Americans think Ukraine territorial concessions, troop cap would hand victory to Russia
The More in Common survey shows strong international objections to key parts of the latest peace proposals being put forward by the White House.
kyivindependent.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A majority of Americans believe that forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, or limiting the size of Ukraine's army would be handing Moscow a victory in its full-scale invasion, according to a new poll.
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An event to unveil Russia's first "anthropomorphic robot with artificial intelligence" had to be cancelled after the robot fell and crashed on stage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
An event to unveil Russia's first "anthropomorphic robot with artificial intelligence" had to be cancelled after the robot fell and crashed on stage.
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Without being bombed is crazy work
October 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Without being bombed is crazy work
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⚡️ Update: UK, France call for long-range weapons for Ukraine as ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets.
UK, France call for long-range arms for Ukraine as Zelensky joins 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting
The meeting is expected to focus on how allied nations "can further strengthen Ukraine's hand and cripple Russia's ability to continue to wage war," the British government said.
kyivindependent.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
⚡️ Update: UK, France call for long-range weapons for Ukraine as ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets.
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Sweden called on European countries to shift into war mode to defend and sustain peace, Defense Minister Pål Jonson told RND. Around 90 percent of Swedes support maintaining or expanding aid to Ukraine, he said.
www.rnd.de/politik/inte...
www.rnd.de/politik/inte...
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sweden called on European countries to shift into war mode to defend and sustain peace, Defense Minister Pål Jonson told RND. Around 90 percent of Swedes support maintaining or expanding aid to Ukraine, he said.
www.rnd.de/politik/inte...
www.rnd.de/politik/inte...
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This fandom is a prison
October 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This fandom is a prison
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AP: "[ISW] said in an assessment published late Wednesday that sending Tomahawks to Ukraine would not escalate the war and would only 'mirror Russia’s own use of … long-range cruise missiles against Ukraine.'" apnews.com/article/russ...
Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help
Russia has launched a heavy bombardment on Ukraine's energy facilities, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
apnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
AP: "[ISW] said in an assessment published late Wednesday that sending Tomahawks to Ukraine would not escalate the war and would only 'mirror Russia’s own use of … long-range cruise missiles against Ukraine.'" apnews.com/article/russ...
Bloody Scots posing as Ukrainians!
October 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Bloody Scots posing as Ukrainians!
Great article! www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
How Ukraine Turned the Tables on Russia
Russia assumed time was on its side, but a new Ukrainian strategy is yielding surprising results.
www.theatlantic.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Great article! www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Justice in America...https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/opinion/comey-indictment-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU8.kPPu.VovFVWSkMbVx&smid=url-share
September 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Justice in America...https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/opinion/comey-indictment-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU8.kPPu.VovFVWSkMbVx&smid=url-share
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Russian media report that at least 10 explosions were heard in Moscow — residents of residential areas are in panic, reporting air defense activity.
September 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Russian media report that at least 10 explosions were heard in Moscow — residents of residential areas are in panic, reporting air defense activity.
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Russian troops filmed a Ukrainian drone strike on their own supply convoy.
September 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Russian troops filmed a Ukrainian drone strike on their own supply convoy.
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September 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept...
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Late night in Deutschland! Wunderbar! twitter.com/Bricktop_NAF...
Bricktop_NAFO on X: "Donald Trump has made Americas government a laughing stock around the world. Here is a snippet of German TV, much like other counties he is the source of comedy rather than respect. Everyone is waiting for America to return to its former glory. https://t.co/c7pofL8BB2" / X
Donald Trump has made Americas government a laughing stock around the world. Here is a snippet of German TV, much like other counties he is the source of comedy rather than respect. Everyone is waiting for America to return to its former glory. https://t.co/c7pofL8BB2
twitter.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Late night in Deutschland! Wunderbar! twitter.com/Bricktop_NAF...
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President of Finland, Stubb:
"There is an imperialist DNA and foundation in Russia that seems persistent. I don't have much hope for Russia's future."
"There is an imperialist DNA and foundation in Russia that seems persistent. I don't have much hope for Russia's future."
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
President of Finland, Stubb:
"There is an imperialist DNA and foundation in Russia that seems persistent. I don't have much hope for Russia's future."
"There is an imperialist DNA and foundation in Russia that seems persistent. I don't have much hope for Russia's future."
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"Russia has never had, does not have, and will never have any desire to attack anyone" -- Putin in Beijing.
He simply keeps mocking all those who, for 25 years, have bent over backwards for this petty creature, tiptoeing around him in fear and granting full license to his megalomania and sadism.
He simply keeps mocking all those who, for 25 years, have bent over backwards for this petty creature, tiptoeing around him in fear and granting full license to his megalomania and sadism.
September 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"Russia has never had, does not have, and will never have any desire to attack anyone" -- Putin in Beijing.
He simply keeps mocking all those who, for 25 years, have bent over backwards for this petty creature, tiptoeing around him in fear and granting full license to his megalomania and sadism.
He simply keeps mocking all those who, for 25 years, have bent over backwards for this petty creature, tiptoeing around him in fear and granting full license to his megalomania and sadism.
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For the past half a year, Russian strikes on civilians have only grown more brutal for one main reason: while Putin slaughters children, Trump is busy bragging and signing photos with him.
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
For the past half a year, Russian strikes on civilians have only grown more brutal for one main reason: while Putin slaughters children, Trump is busy bragging and signing photos with him.
Over 6 inches and still coming down here in Mount Pleasant!
August 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Over 6 inches and still coming down here in Mount Pleasant!