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Losing two more A-50 "Mainstay" AEW aircraft cripples Russia’s aerial C2 network. Massive gaps now emerge in radar coverage, degrading early warning, integrated SAM performance, and deep-strike bomber coordination. Russia forced into defensive crouch, ceding air tempo to Ukraine. (1/6)
June 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Losing two more A-50 "Mainstay" AEW aircraft cripples Russia’s aerial C2 network. Massive gaps now emerge in radar coverage, degrading early warning, integrated SAM performance, and deep-strike bomber coordination. Russia forced into defensive crouch, ceding air tempo to Ukraine. (1/6)
Russia’s Peace Proposal = Capitulation...
At Turkey peace talks, Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw all troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson & Zaporizhzhia—only then would Russia agree to a ceasefire. Ukraine still controls parts of these. A non-starter.
At Turkey peace talks, Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw all troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson & Zaporizhzhia—only then would Russia agree to a ceasefire. Ukraine still controls parts of these. A non-starter.
May 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Russia’s Peace Proposal = Capitulation...
At Turkey peace talks, Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw all troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson & Zaporizhzhia—only then would Russia agree to a ceasefire. Ukraine still controls parts of these. A non-starter.
At Turkey peace talks, Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw all troops from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson & Zaporizhzhia—only then would Russia agree to a ceasefire. Ukraine still controls parts of these. A non-starter.
Russia's military building up at Finland's border over potential NATO clash, WSJ reports kyivindependent.com/russia-milit...
Russia's military building up at Finland's border over potential NATO clash, WSJ reports
These efforts include expanding military bases near the Russian city of Petrozavodsk, around 160 kilometers (100 miles) east of Finland, the planned site for a new headquarters that could potentially ...
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April 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Russia's military building up at Finland's border over potential NATO clash, WSJ reports kyivindependent.com/russia-milit...
Phoenica: Toward a Programming Language of Trade, Trust, and Maritime Memory
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Phoenica: Toward a Programming Language of Trade, Trust, and Maritime Memory
I. The Orangery Hypothesis
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April 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Phoenica: Toward a Programming Language of Trade, Trust, and Maritime Memory
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The international rules-based order, once upheld as a triumph of civilization over brute force, has collapsed with barely a murmur. In its place stands a world dictated by strongmen Putin, Trump, Xi Jinping who make deals as they please, unburdened by law, precedent, or principle.
March 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The international rules-based order, once upheld as a triumph of civilization over brute force, has collapsed with barely a murmur. In its place stands a world dictated by strongmen Putin, Trump, Xi Jinping who make deals as they please, unburdened by law, precedent, or principle.
Trump says he thinks the annexation of Greenland will happen. Trump is taking a leaf out of Putin's playbook. This is unprecedented, and the international rules based order no longer exists.
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/13/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/13/t...
Trump on U.S. annexation of Greenland: 'I think it'll happen'
"We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders," said Jens-Frederik Nielsen of the island's Demokraatit party.
www.cnbc.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Trump says he thinks the annexation of Greenland will happen. Trump is taking a leaf out of Putin's playbook. This is unprecedented, and the international rules based order no longer exists.
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/13/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/13/t...
EUs President comments on the proposed cease fire talls.
We welcome today’s news from Jeddah on the U.S.-Ukraine talks, including the proposal for a ceasefire agreement and the resumption of U.S. intelligence sharing and security assistance.
This is a positive development that can be a step towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
This is a positive development that can be a step towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
March 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
EUs President comments on the proposed cease fire talls.
BREAKING
Russian State Duma Deputy Viktor Sobolev on the ceasefire proposal:
“absolutely unacceptable" and goes on to say that such a truce would only 'play into the hands of Ukrainian fascists', allowing them to 'regroup and rearm'.
Russian State Duma Deputy Viktor Sobolev on the ceasefire proposal:
“absolutely unacceptable" and goes on to say that such a truce would only 'play into the hands of Ukrainian fascists', allowing them to 'regroup and rearm'.
March 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
BREAKING
Russian State Duma Deputy Viktor Sobolev on the ceasefire proposal:
“absolutely unacceptable" and goes on to say that such a truce would only 'play into the hands of Ukrainian fascists', allowing them to 'regroup and rearm'.
Russian State Duma Deputy Viktor Sobolev on the ceasefire proposal:
“absolutely unacceptable" and goes on to say that such a truce would only 'play into the hands of Ukrainian fascists', allowing them to 'regroup and rearm'.
🚨 Today, X (formerly Twitter) suffered a massive DDoS attack, with Dark Storm Team claiming responsibility. Elon Musk confirmed the disruption, highlighting the scale and coordination. This attack underscores the growing threat of hacktivist-driven cyber warfare. 🌐💻 1/3
March 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨 Today, X (formerly Twitter) suffered a massive DDoS attack, with Dark Storm Team claiming responsibility. Elon Musk confirmed the disruption, highlighting the scale and coordination. This attack underscores the growing threat of hacktivist-driven cyber warfare. 🌐💻 1/3
Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk
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Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk
The owner of a shop that sells clothes marked with Norwegian flags near the war zone in the Kursk region is accused of 'agitating for the enemy.'
www.thebarentsobserver.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/norwegi...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/norwegi...
While Trump casts doubt on NATO policy, B-52s make first ever bomb drops over Lapland
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www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/whi...
While Trump casts doubt on NATO policy, B-52s make first ever bomb drops over Lapland
This is the first time bombs have been dropped by United States strategic bombers, hitting targets in Rovajärvi firing range, a short 100 km from Finland's northern border with Russia.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
While Trump casts doubt on NATO policy, B-52s make first ever bomb drops over Lapland
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/whi...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/whi...
There are some terrible scenes coming out of Syria at the moment. HTS carrying out reprisal executions against allawite civilians including children. Grim watching. It's clear the honeymoon period is over and the challenge in managing the deep rooted sectarian hatred within HTS will continue.
March 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
There are some terrible scenes coming out of Syria at the moment. HTS carrying out reprisal executions against allawite civilians including children. Grim watching. It's clear the honeymoon period is over and the challenge in managing the deep rooted sectarian hatred within HTS will continue.
Despite 🇺🇸 scaling back intel sharing, 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱 also provide SIGINT, satellite data & HUMINT incl. via NATO & EU partners. Kyiv won’t be left blind conpletely blind. Western ISR assets still monitor 🇷🇺 movements. Intelligence systems will adapt, and warfighting will evolve to meet this. 🛰️📡
March 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Despite 🇺🇸 scaling back intel sharing, 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱 also provide SIGINT, satellite data & HUMINT incl. via NATO & EU partners. Kyiv won’t be left blind conpletely blind. Western ISR assets still monitor 🇷🇺 movements. Intelligence systems will adapt, and warfighting will evolve to meet this. 🛰️📡
BREAKING: Norway increases support to Ukraine to $7.8bn. Støre says: "Europe is now in a historically important phase"
www.nrk.no/norge/store_...
www.nrk.no/norge/store_...
Støre: Ukraina-støtten økes til 85 milliarder kroner
Partiene på Stortinget er enige om å øke støtten til Ukraina med 50 milliarder kroner til 85 milliarder i 2025. Det kom frem etter et møte mellom de parlamentariske lederne på Stortinget.
www.nrk.no
March 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
BREAKING: Norway increases support to Ukraine to $7.8bn. Støre says: "Europe is now in a historically important phase"
www.nrk.no/norge/store_...
www.nrk.no/norge/store_...
UK and France 'refining peace plan' to present to US within 'days not weeks'
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Ukraine war latest: Russia threatens all of Europe, Macron tells France; White House defends Musk's lack of a suit
Zelenskyy's top aide says American and Ukrainian teams have agreed to meet again. Earlier, the US cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Listen to the latest episode of The World below as you scro...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
UK and France 'refining peace plan' to present to US within 'days not weeks'
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news.sky.com/story/trump-...
President Zelensky makes a statement about the meeting in the Oval Office with President Trump and VP Vance last Friday.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський on X: "I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under" / X
I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under
x.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
President Zelensky makes a statement about the meeting in the Oval Office with President Trump and VP Vance last Friday.
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Alnur Mussayev, ex-Kazakh KNB chief, posted 20 Feb 2025: 'In 1987, I served in KGB 6th Directorate, Moscow. Recruited U.S. businessman Donald Trump, age 40, as 'Krasnov'.
February 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Alnur Mussayev, ex-Kazakh KNB chief, posted 20 Feb 2025: 'In 1987, I served in KGB 6th Directorate, Moscow. Recruited U.S. businessman Donald Trump, age 40, as 'Krasnov'.
There is a lot of discussion on various platforms about US funds sent to Ukraine and if they're missing. There are a lot of gullible people buying straight into Putin's playbook. Please read some credible sources on this.
www.csis.org/analysis/whe...
www.csis.org/analysis/whe...
Where Is the Missing $100 Billion in U.S. Aid for Ukraine?
“I don’t know where all the money is"—CSIS expert Mark Cancian covers the facts behind Ukraine’s “missing” $100 billion.
www.csis.org
February 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There is a lot of discussion on various platforms about US funds sent to Ukraine and if they're missing. There are a lot of gullible people buying straight into Putin's playbook. Please read some credible sources on this.
www.csis.org/analysis/whe...
www.csis.org/analysis/whe...
If anyone needs some lazy Sunday TV watching... I can recommend 'The Making of "The Battle of Britain' with a rather cool Michael Caine presenting.
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The making of "The Battle of Britain" movie (1969).
YouTube video by Gunit
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February 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
If anyone needs some lazy Sunday TV watching... I can recommend 'The Making of "The Battle of Britain' with a rather cool Michael Caine presenting.
youtu.be/q9feW93AZf8?...
youtu.be/q9feW93AZf8?...
7 🚨 Danish intelligence warns: 🇷🇺 could be ready for a large-scale war in Europe within 5 years. If the war in Ukraine ends or freezes, Moscow may shift its focus westward. NATO must prepare. 🛡️📡 1/7
February 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
7 🚨 Danish intelligence warns: 🇷🇺 could be ready for a large-scale war in Europe within 5 years. If the war in Ukraine ends or freezes, Moscow may shift its focus westward. NATO must prepare. 🛡️📡 1/7
Sweden innovates with drone swarms. They are starting to prove their worth to NATO far more then many existing members who fail miserably....
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Sweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops
In a demonstration video, a formation of 10 quadcopters is seen taking off and relaying video footage from above snowy forests to ground operators.
www.defensenews.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sweden innovates with drone swarms. They are starting to prove their worth to NATO far more then many existing members who fail miserably....
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
On 14 Jan 2025, 🇺🇦 launched precision strikes deep into 🇷🇺, using Storm Shadow cruise missiles, ATACMS ballistic missiles, and over 140 drones. Targets included Bryansk, Tula, Kazan, and Saratov regions, showcasing Ukraine's advanced strike capabilities. 🛡️✈️ 1/5
January 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
On 14 Jan 2025, 🇺🇦 launched precision strikes deep into 🇷🇺, using Storm Shadow cruise missiles, ATACMS ballistic missiles, and over 140 drones. Targets included Bryansk, Tula, Kazan, and Saratov regions, showcasing Ukraine's advanced strike capabilities. 🛡️✈️ 1/5
Stavanger-Sola Air Base, a critical hub for Norway's military and NATO, is in disrepair. 3 of 4 taxiways are closed due to years of neglect. While 500M NOK is earmarked for upgrades, Avinor has yet to present a concrete maintenance plan. Operational readiness is at risk. 1/3
Gram om Sola: Nedprioritert over mange år
Avinor har satt ned foten for militær aktivitet på Sola fordi taksebanene er i så dårlig forfatning. Lokal- og stortingspolitikere har bedt forsvarsministeren ta grep.
www.forsvaretsforum.no
January 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Stavanger-Sola Air Base, a critical hub for Norway's military and NATO, is in disrepair. 3 of 4 taxiways are closed due to years of neglect. While 500M NOK is earmarked for upgrades, Avinor has yet to present a concrete maintenance plan. Operational readiness is at risk. 1/3
I've been working on an OSINT tool to analyse the Russian Shadow Fleet. This is a very early Proof of Concept. At the moment I'm avoiding subscription services as they actually have severe limitations on the fleet sizes 1/2
December 31, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I've been working on an OSINT tool to analyse the Russian Shadow Fleet. This is a very early Proof of Concept. At the moment I'm avoiding subscription services as they actually have severe limitations on the fleet sizes 1/2
Beware of scammers in your inbox...
December 28, 2024 at 6:37 AM
Beware of scammers in your inbox...