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Franzén

@sectionix.bsky.social

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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

”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.

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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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 23h

⚡️ Ukraine’s AI-powered DELTA battle network is now fully deployed across the Armed Forces, verifying over 130,000 destroyed Russian targets.
united24media.com/latest-news/ai-powered-battle-network-ukraines-delta-fully-deployed-marking-130000-verified-russian-targets-12300

AI-Powered Battle Network: Ukraine’s DELTA Fully Deployed, Marking 130,000 Verified Russian Targets

The DELTA system enhances Ukraine's military effectiveness, reporting over 130,000 enemy targets and streamlining operational coordination.

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 1d

Russia’s bombs may level cities, but they can’t bury Ukraine’s identity.

Ukraine’s foreign minister says every destroyed museum or church fuels a new kind of resistance—one fought with art, memory, and truth.

The Only Cultural Legacy Russia Leaves Behind Is Scorched Earth

Ukraine's rich cultural heritage garners global interest, supported by robust initiatives to promote Ukrainian art, literature, and music worldwide.

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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 2d

OTD in 2006 journalist & activist Anna Politkovskaya was shot dead. Whoever is responsible for having her killed is still at large. And turns 73 today.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Russia appears to be accelerating the informational and psychological condition-setting phase — “Phase 0” — of its campaign to prepare for a possible NATO-Russia war in the future.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 6, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar100625

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 2d

⚡️North Korea is now fueling nearly half of Russia’s war effort.
united24media.com/latest-news/north-korea-now-supplies-up-to-50-of-russias-ammunition-needs-ukrainian-intel-reveals-12217

North Korea Now Supplies Up to 50% of Russia’s Ammunition Needs, Ukrainian Intel Reveals

North Korean weaponry and troops are now critical to Russia's military efforts, with substantial monthly artillery supplies impacting the situation in Ukraine.

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 3d

A leap of around 200 in human sacrifices made by Russia in this morning's figures.

I cannot be sure this is because of increased frontline activity - there could be lag in the figures over the weekend - though some Russian units have completed rotations.

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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 3d

Russia: Crude oil and refined petroleum product transport by rail plummeted in September, reaching a level not seen since 2021 COVID pandemic.
Keep in mind Russia began importing diesel and gasoline from abroad to try to address the shortage.

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 3d

a cartoon character says hopefully in front of a hulu logo

ALT: a cartoon character says hopefully in front of a hulu logo

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 3d

‘Ukraine has dramatically increased the number of attacks launched against Russian oil refineries in recent months, sparking fuel shortages and price rises in some parts of the country, BBC Verify and BBC Russian have found.’

This is rather important.

Surge in Ukrainian oil refinery attacks sparks Russian fuel shortages

Ukraine has attacked refineries deep inside Russia, with Zelensky vowing to continue the strikes.

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 7d

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that "every European citizen and every square centimetre in Europe has to be safe" from the threat posed by Russia, as a summit in Copenhagen draws to a close

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 8d

Von der Leyen’s plan to seize €140 billion in frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s war effort will be a focus of today’s talks in Copenhagen.

European taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot the bill for Russia’s war, she said.

We’re following the talks all day: ow.ly/30Bj50X4RxJ

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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 8d

🔥🛢️Russia's fifth largest oil refinery is on fire this morning. Yaroslavl Oil Refinery with the total capacity of 15.7mln tons of oil per year was targeted. 700km from the frontline.

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 8d

Good point!
Maps are seriously underrated. A generally neglected part of a good history book.

Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 8d

This is a very, very, good book.
Part two of a trilogy. Colossal in scope yet accessible. Covers the entire eastern front through the war with minute detail, yet always remains a great read.

Highly recommended.

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 9d

Vi får se!

Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 9d

’A Ukrainian deputy defense minister confirmed to the BBC’s Ukrainian edition that the country is set to receive the Swedish Gripen aircraft without disclosing the details.’

Huge news. Eventual addition of the BVRAAM Meteor could make a big difference.

Ukraine to Get Gripen Fighters, Deputy Defense Minister Confirms

A Ukrainian deputy defense minister confirmed to the BBC’s Ukrainian edition that the country is set to receive the Swedish Gripen aircraft without disclosing the details.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 10d

⚡️Pro-EU party leads in Moldova election as votes are counted.

The EU has warned that Moldova is enduring "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of the election.

Pro-EU party leads in Moldova election as votes are counted

The EU has warned that Moldova is enduring "an unprecedented campaign of disinformation" from Russia ahead of the election.

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 11d

‘Unmasked: 13 Russian officers who led ‘war crime’ troops in Bucha

Today The Sunday Times reveals the identities of the 13 commanding officers in charge of Russian troops accused of the Bucha massacres.’

Never forget. Never forgive.

Unmasked: 13 Russian officers who led ‘war crime’ troops in Bucha

It was the bloodiest civilian massacre of the Ukraine war. Pictured for the first time, these officers commanded soldiers accused of rape, torture and execution

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: The Kremlin is attempting to manipulate the Trump administration into normalizing US-Russian bilateral relations without concluding the war in Ukraine – contrary to Trump’s desired timeline of working on bilateral relations after concluding a peace in Ukraine. 🧵(1/3)

isw.pub/UkrWar091825

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 18, 2025

The Russian military command continues to back Putin’s theory that Russia can win a war of attrition against Ukraine.

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 13d

WARNING UPDATE: The Kremlin is setting conditions to generate possibly violent protests to remove Moldovan President Maia Sandu from power following the September 28 Moldovan parliamentary elections.

Read More: isw.pub/Moldova092525

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 14d

What the hell is going on?

(This is great!)

🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 14d

❗️Russia will be very bad off if it refuses to negotiate in good faith, – US Vice President Vance.

“The US President is becoming extremely impatient with the Russians.”

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🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 14d

❗️Trump received data on a "planned offensive" by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which "will require intelligence data" from the US, - WSJ.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 14d

⚡️Ukraine shoots down Russian Su-34 bomber over Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Air Force says.

The Su-34 jet was shot down at around 4 a.m. local time, the Air Force said. The warplane had reportedly been attacking the city of Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs at the time of the strike.

Ukraine shoots down Russian Su-34 bomber over Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Air Force says

The Su-34 jet was shot down at around 4 a.m. local time in the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front line, the Air Force said. The warplane had reportedly been attacking the city of Zaporizhzhia with guide...

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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 15d

Russian gas processing plant stops production following drone attack, Reuters reports #Ukraine

Russian gas processing plant stops production following drone attack, Reuters reports

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Franzén @sectionix.bsky.social · 15d

This feels almost unbelievable.
Wonder whom he’s been talking to. Proof is in the pudding and the devil is in the details. But what a statement!

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 15d

🤯🤯🤯 Trump:

I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form.