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Ukraine related: Was Ukraine Government Is Handing Out Guns To Citizens, What Happened to Gun Control?
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Internet shut down across Russia sparks rumours an anti-Putin coup is imminent
AN INTERNET black out sweeping across Russia has sparked rumours an anti-Putin coup is imminent in a chilling echo of Iran’s crackdown. Paranoid Vladimir Putin pushed through laws to allow th…
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ah, yes from the trust worthy source, the Russian Embassy
Russian Embassy, UK
@RussianEmbassy
"The blood of the residents of Bryansk, including children, is on the hands of the British military.This makes London complicit in the war crimes and terrorist acts of the neo-Nazi Kiev regime."
Satellite pictures taken on 14 March - released by the US company Maxar - showed the Russian word for "children" had been marked on the ground in large letters to warn Russian jets away from the building.
The BBC was earlier told that many children and elderly people were sheltering inside, and that conditions were quickly deteriorating.
Guess Ukraine has very little S300/ Patriots. Last time a Su34 was flying that close was in 22, when they used to fly low to avoid S300 but get shot down by MANPADs, trying to drop dumb bombs. Now they have glide kits like JDAM and are flying at high altitude, which means no long range SAM in the area.
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reports Russia setup forward drone control stations in Belarus, recently the Ukrainians hit them .. may not have been kinetic hits
What exactly are Ukrainian GRU and CIA regime change asset doing in India. He has been on the ground in Libya during Gadaffi regime change , Venezuela and Ukraine
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Hungary’s Orbán says he won’t back down and allow EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – Europe live
Hungarian PM, who is facing an upcoming election, appears in no mood to compromise as EU leaders meet in Brussels this morning
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Crazy ..
1 month of training, then into the stormers group ( assault group ) .. and dead in 3 days ..
"To the Assault Unit – Dead in 3 Days": Inside Russia's Meat Grinder
Preston Stewart
Life in the Russian assault units is short and awful
1 month of training, then into the stormers group ( assault group ) .. and dead in 3 days ..
"To the Assault Unit – Dead in 3 Days": Inside Russia's Meat Grinder
Preston Stewart
Life in the Russian assault units is short and awful
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Reports Russia has started to claim Estonia belongs to Russia campaign, just like they started in Ukraine with their green men
Estonia has issued a clear and repeated warning that it will use lethal force against any Russian "little green men" who cross its border. The term refers to unmarked Russian soldiers used in the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a tactic Estonia fears could be replicated.
Tensions between Russia and Estonia have escalated significantly in early 2026, marked by airspace violations, hybrid warfare tactics, and diplomatic standoffs. In March 2026, a Russian SU-30 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island, the first such incident of the year, prompting a response from NATO's Baltic Air Policing. Additionally, Estonia and Latvia reported detecting potentially dangerous foreign drone activity near their borders, with Estonian officials suggesting Ukrainian drones that went astray were likely involved.
Russia is intensifying a hybrid campaign against Estonia that includes disinformation, separatist narratives, and border provocations. Russian-linked channels are actively promoting a fake "Narva People's Republic" to destabilize the eastern border city, while Estonian intelligence warns of covert infiltration attempts by individuals with combat experience. The Kremlin has also issued nuclear threats against Estonia if NATO deploys nuclear weapons on its territory, and Russian analysts have openly argued that Estonia "shouldn't exist" following Ukrainian strikes on Russian Baltic oil exports.
Estonia has adopted a firm defensive posture, demanding that Ukraine prevent its drones from entering Estonian airspace to avoid diplomatic friction while maintaining full support for Kyiv's right to self-defense. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has declared that any incursion by Russian forces or "green men" will be met with immediate lethal force. To counter Russian aggression, Tallinn has imposed entry bans on over 260 Russian nationals linked to the war and is coordinating closely with NATO allies to monitor borders and strengthen internal security.
Estonia has issued a clear and repeated warning that it will use lethal force against any Russian "little green men" who cross its border. The term refers to unmarked Russian soldiers used in the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a tactic Estonia fears could be replicated.
Tensions between Russia and Estonia have escalated significantly in early 2026, marked by airspace violations, hybrid warfare tactics, and diplomatic standoffs. In March 2026, a Russian SU-30 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island, the first such incident of the year, prompting a response from NATO's Baltic Air Policing. Additionally, Estonia and Latvia reported detecting potentially dangerous foreign drone activity near their borders, with Estonian officials suggesting Ukrainian drones that went astray were likely involved.
Russia is intensifying a hybrid campaign against Estonia that includes disinformation, separatist narratives, and border provocations. Russian-linked channels are actively promoting a fake "Narva People's Republic" to destabilize the eastern border city, while Estonian intelligence warns of covert infiltration attempts by individuals with combat experience. The Kremlin has also issued nuclear threats against Estonia if NATO deploys nuclear weapons on its territory, and Russian analysts have openly argued that Estonia "shouldn't exist" following Ukrainian strikes on Russian Baltic oil exports.
Estonia has adopted a firm defensive posture, demanding that Ukraine prevent its drones from entering Estonian airspace to avoid diplomatic friction while maintaining full support for Kyiv's right to self-defense. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has declared that any incursion by Russian forces or "green men" will be met with immediate lethal force. To counter Russian aggression, Tallinn has imposed entry bans on over 260 Russian nationals linked to the war and is coordinating closely with NATO allies to monitor borders and strengthen internal security.
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Russia bans producers from exporting gasoline until end-July
By ReutersApril 2, 202612:17 AM PDTUpdated 12 hours ago
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia has imposed a ban on gasoline exports for producers of the fuel until the end of July, the government said on Thursday.
It said the ban was introduced to keep the domestic market supply steady amid high seasonal fuel demand during the agricultural sowing campaign as well as due to global oil price increases.
The ban does not cover countries with which Russia has inter-governmental agreements on fuel supplies, such as Mongolia.
Several regions in Russia and parts of Ukraine under Russian control were reporting gasoline shortages last year after Ukraine attacked Russian oil refineries and amid a seasonal surge in fuel demand.
Russia has repeatedly imposed curbs on gasoline and diesel exports to rein in rising fuel prices and tackle shortages.
According to industry sources, the country exported nearly 5 million metric tons of gasoline last year, or about 117,000 barrels per day.
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Russia loss March 35k, 90%+ to drones
Russia's Worst Month Yet
Preston Stewart
Apr 6, 2026
Staggering losses for the Russian military in March as Ukraine announces 35,000 taken off the battlefield. This comes as a Russian milblogger announces some methods for mitigating the effects of Ukrainian drones and deep strikes hitting Russian oil infrastructure overnight.
This video by Preston Stewart covers critical updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the unprecedented toll of the conflict and evolving tactical realities.
Key Takeaways:
Russia's Worst Month Yet
Preston Stewart
Apr 6, 2026
Staggering losses for the Russian military in March as Ukraine announces 35,000 taken off the battlefield. This comes as a Russian milblogger announces some methods for mitigating the effects of Ukrainian drones and deep strikes hitting Russian oil infrastructure overnight.
This video by Preston Stewart covers critical updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the unprecedented toll of the conflict and evolving tactical realities.
Key Takeaways:
- Record Russian Casualties: March saw a staggering 35,000 Russian personnel killed or seriously wounded, a record high. President Zelensky noted that over 95% of these losses were caused by drone strikes (0:00-1:53).
- The Drone War Reality: Preston highlights how the battlefield is shifting, with Ukraine effectively targeting Russian equipment up to 100 kilometers from the front lines (2:41-3:35). He emphasizes that modern warfare no longer offers a "safe zone" as it did in conflicts like Afghanistan (3:52-4:24).
- Tactical Mitigations:The video discusses suggestions from a Ukrainian milblogger regarding defense against drones, including:
- Moving away from manual, labor-intensive net installations toward modular, metal-structured solutions (4:24-4:48).
- The necessity of using armored vehicles rather than soft-skinned transports to protect infantry from high-lethality FPV drones (5:33-6:42).
- A call for more physical interception methods (radars and interceptors) rather than relying solely on electronic warfare (6:42-7:15).
- Strategic Economic Strikes: Recent Ukrainian deep strikes, including those on oil infrastructure in the Black Sea region, are interpreted as a strategic effort to "decarbonize" the Russian economy. By targeting export hubs, Ukraine aims to prevent Russia from leveraging the current global fuel price surge to fund their war effort (10:41-12:54).
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Russia was unable to make significant advances this last year, it Looks like Russia going to lose big time ..
Russia's Army Obliterated in Pokrovsk
Kyiv Post
Apr 7, 2026 #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Donbas
Russia is trying to secure at the negotiating table what it can no longer secure on the battlefield. Jason Jay Smart speaks with former SEAL Team Six squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer about the central problem facing Moscow: the Kremlin keeps projecting momentum while the battlefield points to attrition, command failure, and shrinking options. Russia claims Luhansk is effectively finished, but the reality around Pokrovsk tells a different story, and the cost keeps rising.
Repeated assaults, poor battlefield leadership, and a striking failure to adapt have left the Russian military burning through men without producing decisive strategic results. Moscow is now leaning on propaganda and negotiation to chase what it has failed to secure through maneuver and firepower. A system with no credible Plan B can keep throwing men forward long after the military logic has collapsed. Kyiv Post Special Correspondent Chuck Pfarrer explains to his colleague, Jason Smart, that today, Pokrovsk is the clearest example of that trap.
The deeper issue may lie inside Moscow itself. If this war now serves elite clan interests more than the long-term interests of the Russian state, then many of the Kremlin's most destructive decisions become easier to understand. That is why the damage keeps growing even as the risks become more obvious. This is a hard look at Donbas, Pokrovsk, and Putin's war machine, and at how long a state can keep consuming men, money, and credibility before the collapse can no longer be hidden.
This video features a discussion between Jason Jay Smart and former SEAL Team Six squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer regarding the current state of the war in Donbas, specifically focusing on the battle of Pokrovsk and the strategic failures of the Russian military.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
Russia's Army Obliterated in Pokrovsk
Kyiv Post
Apr 7, 2026 #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Donbas
Russia is trying to secure at the negotiating table what it can no longer secure on the battlefield. Jason Jay Smart speaks with former SEAL Team Six squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer about the central problem facing Moscow: the Kremlin keeps projecting momentum while the battlefield points to attrition, command failure, and shrinking options. Russia claims Luhansk is effectively finished, but the reality around Pokrovsk tells a different story, and the cost keeps rising.
Repeated assaults, poor battlefield leadership, and a striking failure to adapt have left the Russian military burning through men without producing decisive strategic results. Moscow is now leaning on propaganda and negotiation to chase what it has failed to secure through maneuver and firepower. A system with no credible Plan B can keep throwing men forward long after the military logic has collapsed. Kyiv Post Special Correspondent Chuck Pfarrer explains to his colleague, Jason Smart, that today, Pokrovsk is the clearest example of that trap.
The deeper issue may lie inside Moscow itself. If this war now serves elite clan interests more than the long-term interests of the Russian state, then many of the Kremlin's most destructive decisions become easier to understand. That is why the damage keeps growing even as the risks become more obvious. This is a hard look at Donbas, Pokrovsk, and Putin's war machine, and at how long a state can keep consuming men, money, and credibility before the collapse can no longer be hidden.
This video features a discussion between Jason Jay Smart and former SEAL Team Six squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer regarding the current state of the war in Donbas, specifically focusing on the battle of Pokrovsk and the strategic failures of the Russian military.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
- The Battle of Pokrovsk: Pfarrer describes the city as a "resource sink" and a "sunk cost" for Russia. He notes that approximately one in five Russian casualties in the entire war have occurred within 20 miles of Pokrovsk (1:05-1:22).
- Leadership and Strategy: Pfarrer characterizes the Russian military leadership as incompetent, highlighting a "breakdown at the corporal level" and a failure to adapt tactics (3:54-4:38). He asserts that Russia lacks the command bandwidth to execute complex operations, leading to repetitive, costly, and ineffective assaults (4:56-5:18).
- Economic Interests: The conversation explores the theory that the war is no longer driven by national interest, but rather by the economic motivations of a "malignant tumor of Russian oligarchs" who seek to seize assets like salt mines and steel plants (8:00-9:10).
- Internal Power Dynamics: Smart highlights how the Russian intelligence services may be utilizing the war to dismantle the military's influence, consolidating power following the removal of officials like Sergei Shoigu (9:12-10:04).
- Soldier Morale and Attrition: The video outlines a massive daily attrition rate of two battalions—roughly 1,500 to 2,000 men—per day. Pfarrer notes growing evidence of disobedience and unit collapse, suggesting that Russian troops are becoming increasingly disillusioned with their expendable status (10:05-11:10, 13:48-14:15).
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Europe needs Ukraine if U.S. leaves NATO
Anders Puck Nielsen
Apr 14, 2026
Ukraine's significance in European security is often overlooked in discussions about the future of NATO. In this video, I discuss why both Ukraine's military strength and its geography make it an attractive alliance partner. In an age when there is uncertainty about U.S. commitment to European security, it is important to find other strong allies who are willing to stand up to Russia.
This video by Anders Puck Nielsen argues that Ukraine is a critical, often overlooked partner for European security, especially as the United States' commitment to NATO becomes more uncertain. Rather than viewing Ukraine as a burden that consumes resources, the video asserts that Ukraine is a vital security provider for Europe based on three key pillars:
Anders Puck Nielsen
Apr 14, 2026
Ukraine's significance in European security is often overlooked in discussions about the future of NATO. In this video, I discuss why both Ukraine's military strength and its geography make it an attractive alliance partner. In an age when there is uncertainty about U.S. commitment to European security, it is important to find other strong allies who are willing to stand up to Russia.
This video by Anders Puck Nielsen argues that Ukraine is a critical, often overlooked partner for European security, especially as the United States' commitment to NATO becomes more uncertain. Rather than viewing Ukraine as a burden that consumes resources, the video asserts that Ukraine is a vital security provider for Europe based on three key pillars:
- Military Strength (1:18 - 3:04): Ukraine possesses the second-largest army in Europe, surpassed only by Russia. Having a combat-proven military with advanced drone warfare expertise makes Ukraine an essential ally for any European defense strategy against Russian aggression.
- Strategic Geography (3:04 - 5:47): Ukraine's location is tactically significant for defending the Baltic states. By aligning with Ukraine, the Western alliance could pressure the southern border of Belarus, forcing Russian and Belarusian forces to disperse rather than concentrate their efforts on the Suwalki gap or other northern fronts.
- Determination to Fight (7:08 - 8:03): Beyond hardware and geography, Ukraine offers an unmatched political will and determination to stand up to Russian aggression, which the creator argues is not something that can be taken for granted among all NATO members.
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Raytheon to Manufacture $3.7 Billion Worth of Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot GEM-T interceptor missiles.The company reported that a new production facility in Germany is planned as a key element […]
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