Grumpy Canadian🇨🇦
@grumpycanadian.bsky.social
Retired career firefighter, anti-fascist
Ukraine Supporter
Proud Mean and Nasty Canadian
Author of The Russo-Ukraine War Brief
Feral Irish Pirate
https://beacons.ai/sirgrumpsalot
Ukraine Supporter
Proud Mean and Nasty Canadian
Author of The Russo-Ukraine War Brief
Feral Irish Pirate
https://beacons.ai/sirgrumpsalot
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“The oil industry of Russia, which has always been the main revenue-generating and most important industry for the economy, is entering the strongest crisis, comparable to the crisis of the late 80s of the Soviet era.”
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December 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“The oil industry of Russia, which has always been the main revenue-generating and most important industry for the economy, is entering the strongest crisis, comparable to the crisis of the late 80s of the Soviet era.”
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Breaking News - The Situation For Russian Forces in the Kupiyansk Area is Much Worse Than Previously Reported.
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THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Breaking News Dec 25th 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Breaking News - The Situation For Russian Forces in the Kupiyansk Area is Much Worse Than Previously Reported.
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In Today's Brief:
2 killed 6 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia incapable restoring mechanized manoeuvre
Explosion kills 2 Russian police tied to Ukrainian POW torture
Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
2 killed 6 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia incapable restoring mechanized manoeuvre
Explosion kills 2 Russian police tied to Ukrainian POW torture
Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1400 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In Today's Brief:
2 killed 6 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia incapable restoring mechanized manoeuvre
Explosion kills 2 Russian police tied to Ukrainian POW torture
Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
2 killed 6 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia incapable restoring mechanized manoeuvre
Explosion kills 2 Russian police tied to Ukrainian POW torture
Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
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Trump state media have issued a takedown notice against Global News for airing the 60 Minutes piece on the treatment of people deported to El Salvador.
Here is the video. It is a brutal documentary.
Please share.
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Here is the video. It is a brutal documentary.
Please share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
The 60 Minutes Story The Trump Administration Doesn't Want You To See
YouTube video by Cory Booker
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December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Trump state media have issued a takedown notice against Global News for airing the 60 Minutes piece on the treatment of people deported to El Salvador.
Here is the video. It is a brutal documentary.
Please share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
Here is the video. It is a brutal documentary.
Please share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
Putin’s lies exposed again
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Putin’s lies exposed again
In today's Brief:
3 killed 12 injured in massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure
Lies upon lies lead Putin to believe he is winning
Ukraine develops jet powered drone interceptor
Ukrainian drones strike Russian petrochemical plant
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed 12 injured in massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure
Lies upon lies lead Putin to believe he is winning
Ukraine develops jet powered drone interceptor
Ukrainian drones strike Russian petrochemical plant
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1399 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In today's Brief:
3 killed 12 injured in massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure
Lies upon lies lead Putin to believe he is winning
Ukraine develops jet powered drone interceptor
Ukrainian drones strike Russian petrochemical plant
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed 12 injured in massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure
Lies upon lies lead Putin to believe he is winning
Ukraine develops jet powered drone interceptor
Ukrainian drones strike Russian petrochemical plant
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
5 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine over weekend
Russians raid across northern border kidnap elderly civilians
Russians capture Siversk after 41 months
Russia loses 7 aircraft in last week
Latest peacetalks end with no breakthrough
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
5 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine over weekend
Russians raid across northern border kidnap elderly civilians
Russians capture Siversk after 41 months
Russia loses 7 aircraft in last week
Latest peacetalks end with no breakthrough
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1398 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
In today's Brief:
5 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine over weekend
Russians raid across northern border kidnap elderly civilians
Russians capture Siversk after 41 months
Russia loses 7 aircraft in last week
Latest peacetalks end with no breakthrough
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
5 dead, 23 injured in Ukraine over weekend
Russians raid across northern border kidnap elderly civilians
Russians capture Siversk after 41 months
Russia loses 7 aircraft in last week
Latest peacetalks end with no breakthrough
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
9 killed 47 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kremlin officials routinely aggrandize minor Russian successes
US Intelligence contradicts Trump says Putin wants all Ukraine
Ukraine targets Russian naval vessel, oil rig and SU-27s
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
9 killed 47 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kremlin officials routinely aggrandize minor Russian successes
US Intelligence contradicts Trump says Putin wants all Ukraine
Ukraine targets Russian naval vessel, oil rig and SU-27s
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1396 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In today's Brief:
9 killed 47 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kremlin officials routinely aggrandize minor Russian successes
US Intelligence contradicts Trump says Putin wants all Ukraine
Ukraine targets Russian naval vessel, oil rig and SU-27s
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
9 killed 47 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kremlin officials routinely aggrandize minor Russian successes
US Intelligence contradicts Trump says Putin wants all Ukraine
Ukraine targets Russian naval vessel, oil rig and SU-27s
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
4 killed, 29 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s tanker in Mediterranean
EU agrees to 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, reject use of Russian frozen assets
Norway gives $313M Air Defense Package for Ukraine peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed, 29 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s tanker in Mediterranean
EU agrees to 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, reject use of Russian frozen assets
Norway gives $313M Air Defense Package for Ukraine peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1395 of the full scale invasion
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December 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In today's Brief:
4 killed, 29 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s tanker in Mediterranean
EU agrees to 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, reject use of Russian frozen assets
Norway gives $313M Air Defense Package for Ukraine peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed, 29 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s tanker in Mediterranean
EU agrees to 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, reject use of Russian frozen assets
Norway gives $313M Air Defense Package for Ukraine peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
11 injured in attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Ukraine counter-attacks in Lyman sector
Ukrainian strikes destroy hundreds of millions in military equipment
EU leaders face crunch decision on using frozen Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
11 injured in attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Ukraine counter-attacks in Lyman sector
Ukrainian strikes destroy hundreds of millions in military equipment
EU leaders face crunch decision on using frozen Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1394 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In today's Brief:
11 injured in attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Ukraine counter-attacks in Lyman sector
Ukrainian strikes destroy hundreds of millions in military equipment
EU leaders face crunch decision on using frozen Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
11 injured in attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Ukraine counter-attacks in Lyman sector
Ukrainian strikes destroy hundreds of millions in military equipment
EU leaders face crunch decision on using frozen Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
Russian attacks kills 1 injures 33 over the last day
Satellite imagery shows Russian sub partially sunk
Ukrainian forces regain 72 sq Km near Pokrovsk
Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian oil refinery
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
Russian attacks kills 1 injures 33 over the last day
Satellite imagery shows Russian sub partially sunk
Ukrainian forces regain 72 sq Km near Pokrovsk
Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian oil refinery
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THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1393 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In today's Brief:
Russian attacks kills 1 injures 33 over the last day
Satellite imagery shows Russian sub partially sunk
Ukrainian forces regain 72 sq Km near Pokrovsk
Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian oil refinery
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
Russian attacks kills 1 injures 33 over the last day
Satellite imagery shows Russian sub partially sunk
Ukrainian forces regain 72 sq Km near Pokrovsk
Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian oil refinery
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian forces continue their counterattack in Kupyansk
Ukraine hails real progress in peace negotiations
European leaders present 6-point security, recovery plan
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian forces continue their counterattack in Kupyansk
Ukraine hails real progress in peace negotiations
European leaders present 6-point security, recovery plan
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1392 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In today's Brief:
1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian forces continue their counterattack in Kupyansk
Ukraine hails real progress in peace negotiations
European leaders present 6-point security, recovery plan
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian forces continue their counterattack in Kupyansk
Ukraine hails real progress in peace negotiations
European leaders present 6-point security, recovery plan
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
4 killed 50 injured in Ukraine in last 2 days
75% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions
Only 21% of Ukrainians trust the US
Ukraine US peace talks continue
Russian network posing as Ukrainian Nazi’s exposed in Austria.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed 50 injured in Ukraine in last 2 days
75% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions
Only 21% of Ukrainians trust the US
Ukraine US peace talks continue
Russian network posing as Ukrainian Nazi’s exposed in Austria.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1391 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In today's Brief:
4 killed 50 injured in Ukraine in last 2 days
75% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions
Only 21% of Ukrainians trust the US
Ukraine US peace talks continue
Russian network posing as Ukrainian Nazi’s exposed in Austria.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed 50 injured in Ukraine in last 2 days
75% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions
Only 21% of Ukrainians trust the US
Ukraine US peace talks continue
Russian network posing as Ukrainian Nazi’s exposed in Austria.
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
BREAKING NEWS
December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING NEWS
In today's Brief:
3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
UK Intelligence denies Russian claims
Ukraine targets more Russian Oil Platforms
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders over weekend
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
UK Intelligence denies Russian claims
Ukraine targets more Russian Oil Platforms
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders over weekend
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1389 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
In today's Brief:
3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
UK Intelligence denies Russian claims
Ukraine targets more Russian Oil Platforms
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders over weekend
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
UK Intelligence denies Russian claims
Ukraine targets more Russian Oil Platforms
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders over weekend
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
One dead, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits newly liberated Kupiyansk
Ukraine hits Russian refinery, Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Interference
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
One dead, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits newly liberated Kupiyansk
Ukraine hits Russian refinery, Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Interference
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1388 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In today's Brief:
One dead, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits newly liberated Kupiyansk
Ukraine hits Russian refinery, Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Interference
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
One dead, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Zelenskyy visits newly liberated Kupiyansk
Ukraine hits Russian refinery, Russian ships in the Caspian Sea
Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Interference
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
4 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia and US treat peace talks as investment opportunities
Massive Ukrainian Crone attack on Russia
Ukraine strikes Russian Shadow Fleet again
Ukraine strikes Russian oil rig
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia and US treat peace talks as investment opportunities
Massive Ukrainian Crone attack on Russia
Ukraine strikes Russian Shadow Fleet again
Ukraine strikes Russian oil rig
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1387 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In today's Brief:
4 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia and US treat peace talks as investment opportunities
Massive Ukrainian Crone attack on Russia
Ukraine strikes Russian Shadow Fleet again
Ukraine strikes Russian oil rig
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
4 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia and US treat peace talks as investment opportunities
Massive Ukrainian Crone attack on Russia
Ukraine strikes Russian Shadow Fleet again
Ukraine strikes Russian oil rig
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
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Rosneft published Q3 results under Russian accounting standards (RAS). Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
Net profit in Q3 fell by 72% y/y
Revenue in Q3 fell by 20% y/y
Collapse is imminent unless oil prices rebound (unlikely until June). 🔥
Net profit in Q3 fell by 72% y/y
Revenue in Q3 fell by 20% y/y
Collapse is imminent unless oil prices rebound (unlikely until June). 🔥
December 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Rosneft published Q3 results under Russian accounting standards (RAS). Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
Net profit in Q3 fell by 72% y/y
Revenue in Q3 fell by 20% y/y
Collapse is imminent unless oil prices rebound (unlikely until June). 🔥
Net profit in Q3 fell by 72% y/y
Revenue in Q3 fell by 20% y/y
Collapse is imminent unless oil prices rebound (unlikely until June). 🔥
A very good question indeed
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A very good question indeed
In today's Brief:
3 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia takes @ 1% of Ukraine has @ 400,000 casualties in 2025
Russians Planned Explosions on Planes Flying to USA
Zelenskyy unveils 3-track plan for Ukraine
EU close to deal on Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia takes @ 1% of Ukraine has @ 400,000 casualties in 2025
Russians Planned Explosions on Planes Flying to USA
Zelenskyy unveils 3-track plan for Ukraine
EU close to deal on Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1386 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In today's Brief:
3 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia takes @ 1% of Ukraine has @ 400,000 casualties in 2025
Russians Planned Explosions on Planes Flying to USA
Zelenskyy unveils 3-track plan for Ukraine
EU close to deal on Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
3 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia takes @ 1% of Ukraine has @ 400,000 casualties in 2025
Russians Planned Explosions on Planes Flying to USA
Zelenskyy unveils 3-track plan for Ukraine
EU close to deal on Russian assets
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
In today's Brief:
5 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine rejects surrendering territory works on counterproposal
EU leaders say Ukraine’s sovereignty, security crucial
EU to integrate Ukraine into its Defence Sector
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
5 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine rejects surrendering territory works on counterproposal
EU leaders say Ukraine’s sovereignty, security crucial
EU to integrate Ukraine into its Defence Sector
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1385 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In today's Brief:
5 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine rejects surrendering territory works on counterproposal
EU leaders say Ukraine’s sovereignty, security crucial
EU to integrate Ukraine into its Defence Sector
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
5 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine rejects surrendering territory works on counterproposal
EU leaders say Ukraine’s sovereignty, security crucial
EU to integrate Ukraine into its Defence Sector
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
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American foreign policy is now an open threat to democracies everywhere.
They are determined to undermine western democracies by promoting racist extremism.
They want to crush Canada and sell out Ukraine.
We have to hold the line.
I break it all down here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPI...
They are determined to undermine western democracies by promoting racist extremism.
They want to crush Canada and sell out Ukraine.
We have to hold the line.
I break it all down here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPI...
THE TRUMP DOCTRINE - THIS IS NOT A DRILL !!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
American foreign policy is now an open threat to democracies everywhere.
They are determined to undermine western democracies by promoting racist extremism.
They want to crush Canada and sell out Ukraine.
We have to hold the line.
I break it all down here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPI...
They are determined to undermine western democracies by promoting racist extremism.
They want to crush Canada and sell out Ukraine.
We have to hold the line.
I break it all down here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRPI...
Sometimes you need to take the advice
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sometimes you need to take the advice
In today's Brief:
12 killed, 62 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia has traded 1% of its males for 1.45% of Ukraine
No deal on Donbas as U.S. peace plan hits major roadblock
Kremlin says Trump’s new security strategy aligns with theirs
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
12 killed, 62 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia has traded 1% of its males for 1.45% of Ukraine
No deal on Donbas as U.S. peace plan hits major roadblock
Kremlin says Trump’s new security strategy aligns with theirs
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR BRIEF
Day 1384 of the full scale invasion
peregrin11.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In today's Brief:
12 killed, 62 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia has traded 1% of its males for 1.45% of Ukraine
No deal on Donbas as U.S. peace plan hits major roadblock
Kremlin says Trump’s new security strategy aligns with theirs
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...
12 killed, 62 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia has traded 1% of its males for 1.45% of Ukraine
No deal on Donbas as U.S. peace plan hits major roadblock
Kremlin says Trump’s new security strategy aligns with theirs
peregrin11.substack.com/p/the-russo-...