Putin does not have a clear vision for the "end state" of the war in Ukraine. He is happy with the way things are going, but there is no clearly defined goal. To Putin, the war is more like shaking a tree and enjoying the fruit that falls.

Private Eye gets it right as always. Private Eye magazine, is the UK's number one best-selling news and current affairs publication.

Cunts

No way of telling whether MAGA America is - or will be - the real America. That's a 10-year struggle, it seems. But for now, the US sees itself as detached from the Tranaatlantic relationship. War in Europe is far more likely as a result.Trump isn't much of an ally any more, still less a friend.

Measuring defence contributions in real sacrifices, over recent decades, many more Europeans have died to defend primarily US interests than visa versa.

The Greens are shrewder than the Corbynites (not hard) but they are not emphasising the need for any kind of military alliance - on the contrary, they seem to oppose one. Dialogue is the answer to the acute threat posed by a hyper-aggressive dictatorship built on war and a hatred of us, apparently.

To better understand what is "free speech" for Elon Musk notice that he removed the community note that explained that you need a VPN to access X/Twitter from within Russia.

Remember this? Where was the US outrage then?

Good God! Not long into this cringe fest, Trump starts to shuffle his legs like an over excited 5 year old. This ladies and gentlemen is the leader of the most powerful nation in the world, overcome with excitement at receiving a fake prize .

'Russia’s destruction of Ukraine continues because Ukraine is under-supported, while Russia remains overprotected' write Ariana Gic, Marko Mikhelson and Roman Sohn.

You know, it's pretty difficoult not to see some strange coincidences happening, like Francesca Albanese being escorted by CALP, a left wing docker operators syndicate that has REALLY PRO RUSSIAN badges.

'Europe has been putting subliminal pressure on Kyiv to consider . . . concessions', writes Tim Willasey-Wilsey in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Ukraine has started systematically targeting oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet. This is a dramatic new development in the maritime war, and it can have big consequences both for the war and internationally. Watch my analysis here.

I cleaned that up for someone else. Might as well post it here.

Small correction: “Bloomberg has published the transcript of TWO conversations between Putin’s negotiators about the peace plan before it was handed over to the United States.” You forgot the conversation with Witkoff is also “between Putin’s negotiators”.

"Too many European governments still behave as if losing Ukraine would be unfortunate but manageable. This is fantasy. The destruction of Ukraine would reshape Europe’s security architecture for decades, and not in Europe’s favour." Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.

Contrary to popular belief Chamberlain wasn't simply naive, but received intel about the German military indicating that the UK's is no match for it, so he thought he had no choice. In truth, the intel was faulty: a leaked document on German divisions, but a lot of it still only existed on paper.

I’ve been looking back at my old Russian newspaper reviews. They highlight how much Russia has changed - and signs of what lay ahead. #ReadingRussia

Congress, pay attention. We the People decide where our money goes — not the President. And we are demanding full support for Ukraine, with everything they need to win. Trump does not hold the power of the purse. The American people do. Act accordingly.

My take on Trump's peace plan, and why he can't pressure Ukraine into capitulation.

Trump, Witkoff are so easily manipulated because they are totally corrupt and ignorant

challenge to alleged leftists: name one (1) lobbying group that isn’t a secretive Zionist cabal

Hillary was ...

The fiscal deficit in #Russia is ballooning. The steep increase in expenditure is partly due to the severe depletion, and in many areas exhaustion, of ex-Soviet stockpiles of useable equipment and munitions. Production and procurement is playing an increasing role in supplying Moscow's war effort.

There are quite a few reasons why the UK and other 5-Eyes countries are probably not sharing their most valuable intelligence with the US at the moment. This is just another. Of course, they cannot say so openly, but all important intell-sharing is based on trust. And that's very tough just now.

“The Fourth Plenum of the Twentieth Central Committee marked more than a routine leadership meeting…The result is a model of strategic endurance—a self-contained system able to sustain rivalry with the United States.” jamestown.org/program/a-fi...

Confirmed by multiple sources

Retweet if you agree that Trump is a fucking retard.

Just in case you didn't have enough reasons to realize that Trump is an idiot, here's one more.

#EpsteinBallroom #EpsteinFiles

Suddenly people realize that Russia has been bordering the major NATO country for decades.

Ronald Reagan said it. #NoKings tomorrow 10/18

An aspect of the MOEX that is often missed is that it is not adjusted for inflation. Since the invasion, official cumulative inflation in #Russia is around 30% (in reality likely far higher), which means the real value of stocks plummeted, possibly at their lowest point since Feb 22.

This is part of a good 2023 Russian joke during the Sweden / Finland accession issue. When God heard that all Russians automatically go to heaven, heaven applied to join NATO. (Brits & Russians do share a certain sense of humour).

The English translation of the first book is just about finished, and now that we have the procedures in place, I would expect the second one to be out in English as well relatively soon.

The moment strike hit "expensive Russian EW gear" in Belgorod region.

Thank u for sharing. We cant let the suffering of Israelis or Palestinians cancel out…the suffering of Israelis AND Palestinians.The pain all around is something that far too few in the West r able to comprehend.Until we can all see that,the healing will not take fully even if the ceasefire works😔

These are the positions of a reactionary 19th century bourgeois who hates the industrial revolution and is also racist. They are being presented as the most up to date opinions for avant garde teens

Quick guide to Tomahawk cruise missile variants TLAM - land attack TSAM - anti-ship GLCM - ground launched TACTOM - improved “tactical” version TACO - version talked about but never delivered to Ukraine

Very powerfull.

While it's appropriate to criticize Jake Sullivan, the main responsibility for the failed escalation management strategy rests with Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz.

The idea that everyone in the military must meet 'the highest male standards' echos the approach of Montgomery taking over 8th Army and Slim with 14th Army in 2WW. But that was when the military was a much simpler animal. There is only room for so much Bruce Willis now. bsky.app/profile/mike...

The potential delivery of Swedish Gripen Jets and additional French Mirage jets is another step from #Ukraine in mitigating supply-side risk through diversification. Such diversification is progressing, though intelligence for targeting and defence remains heavily dependent upon the US.

Talking about 2028 is dangerously naive; the danger is now. Trump is directing the military and justice department to go to "war" on US cities and his enemies, from TV hosts to former FBI directors. Keeping the 2026 midterms fair may be the last stand. My latest: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Or Russia. Not a coincidence that dissidents from authoritarian nations and reporters that covered those places have been waving their arms over what the Trump White House has been doing since 2017 while most US opposition and media have been sedately concerned. It’s not confusing to us at all.

I've updated my Russian budget browser with the latest data for 2026. In comparison to previous years, Russian military spending is supposed to fall by almost 1% of GDP next year... (unclear what the underlying assumptions are regarding the war against Ukraine)