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Tymofiy Mylovanov

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President, Kyiv School of Economics; Minister of economy, Ukraine, 2019-2020; Associate professor, University of Pittsburgh

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · Dec 25

This Christmas, please donate to support the education of children displaced by war in Ukraine

Meet Anastasiia Bazir: from hiding from tanks at 10 to leading at KSE. Her village lies in ruins, but she’s rebuilding her future - and helping others to do the same 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

Source: www.thetimes.com/world/russia...

Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

After 50 days, Rus and four infantrymen were finally relieved.

They walked two days through enemy fire and suicide drones.

He returned with a reputation: one soldier who stopped a Russian push with patience, ambushes, and a rifle.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

On day 30, a mortar collapsed their shelter.

Rus survived in the basement; Artist was concussed and hit by shrapnel. He staggered out and walked back to a hospital.

Rus stayed behind and fought on.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

Conditions were brutal. The men lived in ruins, with artillery targeting their houses. They washed only with wet wipes.

Taking off a helmet or body armor for 30 minutes was the only “rest” they allowed themselves.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

Over 50 days, Rus personally killed 27 Russian troops with his rifle.

Drone operators confirmed each kill. “He destroyed them personally with small-arms fire,” said his commander.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

The Russians advanced in small groups. Rus waited until they were just 30 meters away before opening fire.

He and his team ambushed them again and again, forcing retreats, then disappearing back into cover.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

They split into small fire teams, clearing houses and setting ambushes.

A captured Russian radio let them eavesdrop on enemy troops.

Ukrainian drones watched above, confirming every move and strike.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

"Rus" and “Artist” entered the village in late July with two weeks of supplies.

Their task: hold two bridges. Instead of 14 days, they lasted seven weeks under Russian drones, artillery, and infantry assaults.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 3d

A Ukrainian sergeant known as “Rus” defended two bridges near Dobropillia for 50 days.

He killed 27 Russian soldiers. His brigade nominated him for Hero of Ukraine, the nation’s highest honor. - The Times.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Source: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Russian side took extensive notes during Moscow meeting, leading Europeans to speculate they were ordered to provide detailed readout up chain of command. 8X

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Dutch PM Dick Schoof supports downing planes: "The Russians should be aware it could happen if they enter NATO airspace." 7/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Trump backed NATO leaders' calls for shooting down Russian jets while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned allies risk sleepwalking into Putin's "escalation trap." 6/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov: "If NATO shoots down a Russian plane under the pretext of an alleged violation of its airspace, this will be war." 5/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Romanian authorities tracked Russian drone breaching airspace for 50 minutes on Sept 13 with 2 F-16s but didn't shoot citing debris risks, drawing criticism and prompting Thursday approval of engagement rules. 4/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

NATO's Article 4 [consultation over perceived threat] invoked only 9 times since 1949 — twice this month alone after Poland and Estonia incursions. 3/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

[Total bullshit. Attacking another country because you are being attacked by a country with which you are at war, a war that you started.] 3/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

European diplomats concluded Estonia violation was deliberate tactic ordered by Russian commanders, Russian diplomat told them incursions were response to Ukrainian attacks on Crimea. 2/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

That’s new. Europeans privately tell Russia they are ready to shoot down Russian jets, Bloomberg.

British, French, and German envoys warned Kremlin in Moscow meeting that NATO is ready to shoot down Russian planes for further airspace violations, after 3 MiG-31 jets' incursion over Estonia. 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 9d

Q: Are you okay with Europe getting Tomahawks despite escalation risk?

JD Vance: I’ve always said Europe must step up. Under Trump, they’re buying US arms instead of us just giving.

On Tomahawks, the president will decide based on US interests — that’s his guiding rule. 3X

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 9d

JD Vance: Russia is stalled — killing many, losing many, with little to show. Its economy is in shambles.

Trump says it’s time they face reality, stop the killing, and talk peace. We want talks, but Russia refuses bilateral or trilateral meetings with Ukraine. 2/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 9d

JD Vance: We’re looking to sell Tomahawk missiles to Europe for Kyiv. Key shift — not just US giving weapons, but Europeans buying them, putting skin in the game.

It invests them in defense and peace. Meanwhile, Russia gains little, economy wrecked, people dying for nothing. 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 10d

Source: thetimes.com/life-style/c...

Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 10d

He misses his four children but says he will stay in Ukraine “as long as I can be useful.”

He rents a Kyiv flat, studies Ukrainian, and says: “The defence of the UK starts in Ukraine. I’m fighting for my children’s future in a free Europe.” 6X

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 10d

UK law from 1870 still bans citizens from serving in foreign armies.

Because of it, the British Embassy in Kyiv refuses to meet Lopresti or deal with him. He calls this “nonsense” and wants ministers to let veterans help Ukraine openly. 5/

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