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Excerpt from a powerful speech by Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN Andrii Melnyk: What we have seen in the last weeks is that it is Moscow that has been providing substantial military support to the Tehran regime. It is Russia that is not just the principal ally of... Iran, but the main accomplice and co-perpetrator of unlawful attacks against civilian infrastructure of the Gulf states. Russia has long portrayed itself as a "big friend" of the Global South opposing the "vicious" West. But this narrative collapses under the weight of the real actions of Moscow helping Iran to ruin oil and gas production facilities in the region. Russia does not care about the Global South. It has actually betrayed it. The Kremlin is not just providing Tehran with intelligence support, including satellite imagery and other crucial data that facilitate targeting of US military assets across the Middle East. This axis of evil between Moscow and Tehran constitutes an enormous threat to international security. Their military cooperation is truly alarming. The United States and the international community must take this threat seriously and act before it is too late. Production sites of Russian drones should be considered legitimate targets for military strikes in the campaign against the Mullah regime. Ukraine is already contributing to the weakening of the military potential of the Moscow–Tehran unholy alliance, as our troops are hitting these production facilities, exercising the right of self-defense. So, providing Ukraine with the means for deep strikes and helping ramp up our domestic production of long-range missiles will support collective efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. In reality, Russia is the primary beneficiary of the new wave of instability in the Middle East. First, it automatically diverts global attention away from its ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Second, the massive deployment of air defense systems is already creating shortages on the international market. And third — and most critically — rising oil and gas prices are generating extraordinary windfall revenues for Russia.show more

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Acyn

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Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk: To be frank, it is not easy for any person guided by common sense to provide a rational response to these Russian flows of distorted narratives and fabrications. So let me expose at least some of the groundless claims and absurd allegations that we heard last time in Mr. Nebenzya’s statement. The representative of Russia expressed concern that the President of Ukraine is allegedly too worried about the international community’s attention shifting to the Middle East and therefore is actively engaging with the countries in the Gulf region. In reality, this assertion reveals something else, namely Russia’s complete loss of credibility and growing irrelevance in this region. The truth is that it is Ukraine that is extending a hand of practical assistance to its partners in the Gulf, helping them protect their energy infrastructure from criminal strikes by Iranian drones and missiles. And it is Russia which is the main accomplice of the Tehran regime, that has betrayed the Gulf countries, delivered them a knife in the back, and abused its veto to block a crucial draft resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz - Andrii Melnyk

Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk: To be frank, it is not easy for any person guided by common sense to provide a rational response to these Russian flows of distorted narratives and fabrications. So let me expose at least some of the groundless claims and absurd allegations that we heard last time in Mr. Nebenzya’s statement. The representative of Russia expressed concern that the President of Ukraine is allegedly too worried about the international community’s attention shifting to the Middle East and therefore is actively engaging with the countries in the Gulf region. In reality, this assertion reveals something else, namely Russia’s complete loss of credibility and growing irrelevance in this region. The truth is that it is Ukraine that is extending a hand of practical assistance to its partners in the Gulf, helping them protect their energy infrastructure from criminal strikes by Iranian drones and missiles. And it is Russia which is the main accomplice of the Tehran regime, that has betrayed the Gulf countries, delivered them a knife in the back, and abused its veto to block a crucial draft resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz - Andrii Melnyk

Anton Gerashchenko

28,607 views • 2 months ago

Russia is the main accomplice of Iran in blocking the Strait of Hormuz through the abuse of its veto power. This malicious policy is a stab in the back of the Global South, which Russia has betrayed. The Moscow–Tehran axis of evil poses the gravest threat to peace. My GA speech👇

Russia is the main accomplice of Iran in blocking the Strait of Hormuz through the abuse of its veto power. This malicious policy is a stab in the back of the Global South, which Russia has betrayed. The Moscow–Tehran axis of evil poses the gravest threat to peace. My GA speech👇

Andrii Melnyk

37,590 views • 3 months ago

Yatsenyuk convinces Europeans that World War III has already begun, and the enemies of the West are Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. ‘Look broader. It is not only Russia that is waging war. This is an international conflict. China provides vital support to Russia. China supports this war. China is an accomplice in this war. China is a key partner of North Korea, which has sent its troops against Ukraine and is providing assistance in this war against Ukraine. China is an ally of Iran. China, Russia, and other outcasts represent totalitarian regimes that are fighting against democracy and the free world. That is the definition of this conflict. It is not just a war between Ukraine and Russia. It is something much bigger.’ - SK

Yatsenyuk convinces Europeans that World War III has already begun, and the enemies of the West are Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. ‘Look broader. It is not only Russia that is waging war. This is an international conflict. China provides vital support to Russia. China supports this war. China is an accomplice in this war. China is a key partner of North Korea, which has sent its troops against Ukraine and is providing assistance in this war against Ukraine. China is an ally of Iran. China, Russia, and other outcasts represent totalitarian regimes that are fighting against democracy and the free world. That is the definition of this conflict. It is not just a war between Ukraine and Russia. It is something much bigger.’ - SK

Zlatti71

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🇺🇦 Zelensky: At the heart of Russia’s war against Ukraine is the false claim that Ukraine does not exist, that it is supposedly part of Russia. It is not just a matter of history, not just politics or ideology. This is the basis of their goal – to completely wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth. And not just Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly openly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security should be in Europe and whether it should exist at all. Russia has spread its idea of war all the way to Syria and Africa. This is truly a global threat. It is important that many in the world perceive it as such – as a global threat.

🇺🇦 Zelensky: At the heart of Russia’s war against Ukraine is the false claim that Ukraine does not exist, that it is supposedly part of Russia. It is not just a matter of history, not just politics or ideology. This is the basis of their goal – to completely wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth. And not just Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly openly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security should be in Europe and whether it should exist at all. Russia has spread its idea of war all the way to Syria and Africa. This is truly a global threat. It is important that many in the world perceive it as such – as a global threat.

MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀

13,932 views • 3 months ago

Global attention is focused on the Persian Gulf. But we have news too. March 2026 became the first month when, in terms of deep strikes, Ukraine reached parity with Russia. The average number of long-range kamikaze drones launched by Ukraine has significantly increased, while the average number of Russian strike drones launched against Ukraine has currently dropped to 90–110 per day. Experts offer various possible reasons for this decrease: ▪️ drone production in Russia was not fully localized and partially depended on Iran; ▪️ logistics routes have become longer, and Iran itself now needs drones; ▪️ Ukraine is partially hitting production sites and factories; ▪️ possibly, Russia is stockpiling drones, perhaps for hybrid provocations in other regions; ▪️ it is also likely that Russia has started supplying drones to Iran. By spring, Ukraine has significantly increased strikes on Russia using long-range kamikaze drones. For example: on the night of March 18, Russia officially claimed to have "shot down" 238 drones; however, some of them struck a chemical plant in Stavropol Krai and an electronics facility in Sevastopol. Ukraine has also expanded its operational range: over 1,500 km. Russians have openly expressed concern about the security of military infrastructure in the Urals. Ukraine has increased and continues to increase both the production and variety of drones. Moscow has been declared a target: from March 14 to 17, Russia reported about 250 drones in the Moscow air defense zone. 📹: Ukrainian Defenders destroying Russian air defense systems in Bryansk region of Russia

Global attention is focused on the Persian Gulf. But we have news too. March 2026 became the first month when, in terms of deep strikes, Ukraine reached parity with Russia. The average number of long-range kamikaze drones launched by Ukraine has significantly increased, while the average number of Russian strike drones launched against Ukraine has currently dropped to 90–110 per day. Experts offer various possible reasons for this decrease: ▪️ drone production in Russia was not fully localized and partially depended on Iran; ▪️ logistics routes have become longer, and Iran itself now needs drones; ▪️ Ukraine is partially hitting production sites and factories; ▪️ possibly, Russia is stockpiling drones, perhaps for hybrid provocations in other regions; ▪️ it is also likely that Russia has started supplying drones to Iran. By spring, Ukraine has significantly increased strikes on Russia using long-range kamikaze drones. For example: on the night of March 18, Russia officially claimed to have "shot down" 238 drones; however, some of them struck a chemical plant in Stavropol Krai and an electronics facility in Sevastopol. Ukraine has also expanded its operational range: over 1,500 km. Russians have openly expressed concern about the security of military infrastructure in the Urals. Ukraine has increased and continues to increase both the production and variety of drones. Moscow has been declared a target: from March 14 to 17, Russia reported about 250 drones in the Moscow air defense zone. 📹: Ukrainian Defenders destroying Russian air defense systems in Bryansk region of Russia

Anton Gerashchenko

715,739 views • 3 months ago

The first statement by the Russian participants of the Platform at PACE - one that is personally extremely important to me - is dedicated to Ukraine. I initiated this statement because I believe that, as a political body, we must first and foremost acknowledge the responsibility of Russia and of Russians. We speak about the necessity of supporting Ukraine, including military support. Pacifism in 2026 is a beautiful position, but a hypocritical one, because it is bought with someone else’s blood. It is unacceptable to equate the parties to the conflict: Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is acting in self-defense. The end of the war must be accompanied by the immediate return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Peace will be sustainable only if Russia is held accountable for the crimes it has committed. We support the establishment of a Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, under the auspices of the Council of Europe, and are ready to contribute to the investigation. Frozen assets of the Russian state must be used to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and to support its reconstruction.

The first statement by the Russian participants of the Platform at PACE - one that is personally extremely important to me - is dedicated to Ukraine. I initiated this statement because I believe that, as a political body, we must first and foremost acknowledge the responsibility of Russia and of Russians. We speak about the necessity of supporting Ukraine, including military support. Pacifism in 2026 is a beautiful position, but a hypocritical one, because it is bought with someone else’s blood. It is unacceptable to equate the parties to the conflict: Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is acting in self-defense. The end of the war must be accompanied by the immediate return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Peace will be sustainable only if Russia is held accountable for the crimes it has committed. We support the establishment of a Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, under the auspices of the Council of Europe, and are ready to contribute to the investigation. Frozen assets of the Russian state must be used to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and to support its reconstruction.

𝖕𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖞 𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖙💦

45,339 views • 5 months ago

For the first time, Ukraine is developing its own ballistic missiles and deep-strike capabilities. These are not merely systems under development, but real capabilities that are already operational and reaching distances that were previously unattainable. 2,884 kilometers. That is the distance from here to the Omsk oil refinery. A historic range. Historic precision. And unlike Russia, which wages war against residential buildings, schools, and churches, Ukraine strikes the “sponsors” of Putin’s war and the tools that help him kill. Some say that, with modern technology, we are sending Russia back to the Middle Ages. Others recall Napoleon and the days when Moscow was ablaze. But for Ukraine, it is not grand rhetoric that matters – it is the result. Our ultimate goal is not Russia without gasoline, but Ukraine without Russia. Ukraine without war. Ukraine with Europe. And Ukraine and Europe without the threat from Moscow. From an address on Ukrainian Statehood Day – the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus–Ukraine. (4/5)

For the first time, Ukraine is developing its own ballistic missiles and deep-strike capabilities. These are not merely systems under development, but real capabilities that are already operational and reaching distances that were previously unattainable. 2,884 kilometers. That is the distance from here to the Omsk oil refinery. A historic range. Historic precision. And unlike Russia, which wages war against residential buildings, schools, and churches, Ukraine strikes the “sponsors” of Putin’s war and the tools that help him kill. Some say that, with modern technology, we are sending Russia back to the Middle Ages. Others recall Napoleon and the days when Moscow was ablaze. But for Ukraine, it is not grand rhetoric that matters – it is the result. Our ultimate goal is not Russia without gasoline, but Ukraine without Russia. Ukraine without war. Ukraine with Europe. And Ukraine and Europe without the threat from Moscow. From an address on Ukrainian Statehood Day – the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus–Ukraine. (4/5)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

305,593 views • 4 days ago

Karoline Leavitt just put a reporter in her place when asked about Russia providing the Iranian regime intelligence on U.S. military assets. REPORTER: “You just said on Fox that it doesn’t really matter if Russia is giving Iran information about military assets.” “Why doesn’t it matter if the U.S. military is put in danger by Russia, and is that what the president believes as well?” LEAVITT: “What I meant, Kristen, and thank you for giving me a chance to make it very clear, is that it clearly is not making a difference with respect to the military operations in Iran.” “Because we are completely decimating them.” “As I said earlier, we’ve taken out nearly 30 of their ships.” “Their Navy has been deemed combat ineffective.” “90% reduction in ballistic missile retaliatory strikes against the United States and our Gulf Arab and partners in the region.” “So of course, we are achieving the military objectives of this operation, and that is going to continue because the United States military is the best and most lethal fighting force in the world.”

Karoline Leavitt just put a reporter in her place when asked about Russia providing the Iranian regime intelligence on U.S. military assets. REPORTER: “You just said on Fox that it doesn’t really matter if Russia is giving Iran information about military assets.” “Why doesn’t it matter if the U.S. military is put in danger by Russia, and is that what the president believes as well?” LEAVITT: “What I meant, Kristen, and thank you for giving me a chance to make it very clear, is that it clearly is not making a difference with respect to the military operations in Iran.” “Because we are completely decimating them.” “As I said earlier, we’ve taken out nearly 30 of their ships.” “Their Navy has been deemed combat ineffective.” “90% reduction in ballistic missile retaliatory strikes against the United States and our Gulf Arab and partners in the region.” “So of course, we are achieving the military objectives of this operation, and that is going to continue because the United States military is the best and most lethal fighting force in the world.”

Overton

351,233 views • 4 months ago

Our team is now on its way to the Gulf region, where they can help protect lives and stabilize the situation. We see the challenges that exist now: the Iranian regime has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz – one of the main routes for supplying oil and gas to the global market. This is a major source of instability. No one in the world can yet say how long all of this will last, but it is important that the protection of life starts working effectively as soon as possible. Stability is important for us as well. Those now seeking Ukraine’s help must continue to assist our own defense – first and foremost, our air defense. Last year we already proposed a drone agreement to the United States. This is the right way forward: to partner with us in the production and use of drones, and everyone now sees that there is no alternative to this approach. Ukraine has the greatest experience in the world in countering attack drones, and without our experience it will be very difficult for the Gulf region, the entire Middle East, and partners in Europe and America to build strong protection.

Our team is now on its way to the Gulf region, where they can help protect lives and stabilize the situation. We see the challenges that exist now: the Iranian regime has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz – one of the main routes for supplying oil and gas to the global market. This is a major source of instability. No one in the world can yet say how long all of this will last, but it is important that the protection of life starts working effectively as soon as possible. Stability is important for us as well. Those now seeking Ukraine’s help must continue to assist our own defense – first and foremost, our air defense. Last year we already proposed a drone agreement to the United States. This is the right way forward: to partner with us in the production and use of drones, and everyone now sees that there is no alternative to this approach. Ukraine has the greatest experience in the world in countering attack drones, and without our experience it will be very difficult for the Gulf region, the entire Middle East, and partners in Europe and America to build strong protection.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

1,304,317 views • 4 months ago

Footage of joint Russian-Iranian drills just two weeks ago, February 19, 2026. When Iran turned to Putin for help, it was refused, even though Russia called Iran an important ally and signed a strategic partnership agreement with it a year ago. Russia used Iran as a tool to put pressure on the West and destabilize the region: ◾️ Iran supplied Russia with thousands of Shahed-136 attack drones and technology for their production on Russian territory under the name "Geran-2." ◾️ Iran supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles. The total value of contracts for the supply of missiles and drones at the beginning of 2023 was estimated at $1.75-3 billion. ◾️ In return, Russia supplied its own weapons to Iran, including air defense systems and aircraft, which, as we can see, did not help Tehran. ◾️ Russia helped Iran develop its nuclear program to increase instability in the region and strengthen the "anti-Western coalition." ◾️ Using its influence, Russia maintained its military bases in Syria and shared military expenses with Tehran. ◾️ Iran, which has been under sanctions for decades, helped Russia circumvent sanctions: the development of the North-South Transport Corridor through Iran allowed Russia to export goods bypassing European ports. ◾️ Iran helped Russia master methods of covert financial transactions and parallel imports. Russia's main objective now is destabilization in the region, prolonging the war, driving up oil prices, and diverting financial and military aid away from Ukraine. ‼️ It is likely that Russians helped Iran develop a plan for strikes against the Persian Gulf countries. It is only natural that Ukrainians are now being asked for help in defending against Iranian drones. Ukraine has unique experience in countering Shahed drones. And Ukraine knows very well what Russia is like, what methods it uses, and what its goals are. What finally needs to be understood about Russia is that it has never been a reliable partner! Its partnership is rhetorical. Russia pursues exclusively its own interests, setting up, deceiving, and abandoning its so-called allies and violating the terms of agreements and deals. Syria, Venezuela, and Iran are vivid examples of this. 📹: Russia-Iran drills/Radio Liberty

Footage of joint Russian-Iranian drills just two weeks ago, February 19, 2026. When Iran turned to Putin for help, it was refused, even though Russia called Iran an important ally and signed a strategic partnership agreement with it a year ago. Russia used Iran as a tool to put pressure on the West and destabilize the region: ◾️ Iran supplied Russia with thousands of Shahed-136 attack drones and technology for their production on Russian territory under the name "Geran-2." ◾️ Iran supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles. The total value of contracts for the supply of missiles and drones at the beginning of 2023 was estimated at $1.75-3 billion. ◾️ In return, Russia supplied its own weapons to Iran, including air defense systems and aircraft, which, as we can see, did not help Tehran. ◾️ Russia helped Iran develop its nuclear program to increase instability in the region and strengthen the "anti-Western coalition." ◾️ Using its influence, Russia maintained its military bases in Syria and shared military expenses with Tehran. ◾️ Iran, which has been under sanctions for decades, helped Russia circumvent sanctions: the development of the North-South Transport Corridor through Iran allowed Russia to export goods bypassing European ports. ◾️ Iran helped Russia master methods of covert financial transactions and parallel imports. Russia's main objective now is destabilization in the region, prolonging the war, driving up oil prices, and diverting financial and military aid away from Ukraine. ‼️ It is likely that Russians helped Iran develop a plan for strikes against the Persian Gulf countries. It is only natural that Ukrainians are now being asked for help in defending against Iranian drones. Ukraine has unique experience in countering Shahed drones. And Ukraine knows very well what Russia is like, what methods it uses, and what its goals are. What finally needs to be understood about Russia is that it has never been a reliable partner! Its partnership is rhetorical. Russia pursues exclusively its own interests, setting up, deceiving, and abandoning its so-called allies and violating the terms of agreements and deals. Syria, Venezuela, and Iran are vivid examples of this. 📹: Russia-Iran drills/Radio Liberty

Anton Gerashchenko

169,382 views • 4 months ago

Ukraine strikes back with precise, targeted attacks, and unlike Russia, we know exactly what we aim to achieve. Peace, of course. We are not waging war for the sake of war, as Russia does. Even Hamas shows deal-making acumen, but not Putin. For now. Together with our partners, we are creating the conditions to compel Russia to peace. And it will happen. We support all global diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East, and we strongly expect that just pressure on Russia will bring peace to Ukraine and to our entire region as well. It is important that the leadership of the United States continue to be effective.

Ukraine strikes back with precise, targeted attacks, and unlike Russia, we know exactly what we aim to achieve. Peace, of course. We are not waging war for the sake of war, as Russia does. Even Hamas shows deal-making acumen, but not Putin. For now. Together with our partners, we are creating the conditions to compel Russia to peace. And it will happen. We support all global diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East, and we strongly expect that just pressure on Russia will bring peace to Ukraine and to our entire region as well. It is important that the leadership of the United States continue to be effective.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

700,742 views • 9 months ago

“Russia is assisting the Iranian regime. The positive thing is that the Iranians are currently not providing Russia with weapons to strike Ukraine” - Zelenskyy. Ukrainian intelligence has already recorded the transfer of some components and Russian technologies to Iran, including those related to drones. Ukraine is ready to assist partners in the Middle East in countering Iranian Shahed drones and, if necessary, to send experts.

“Russia is assisting the Iranian regime. The positive thing is that the Iranians are currently not providing Russia with weapons to strike Ukraine” - Zelenskyy. Ukrainian intelligence has already recorded the transfer of some components and Russian technologies to Iran, including those related to drones. Ukraine is ready to assist partners in the Middle East in countering Iranian Shahed drones and, if necessary, to send experts.

Anton Gerashchenko

54,778 views • 4 months ago

🇷🇺 Strategic Asymmetry: Russia’s Countermove on INF Missiles by Elena Panina Russia has officially announced that it is abandoning the self-imposed restrictions under the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF), citing the actions of the United States, which has long stationed similar missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region (APR), thereby disrupting the status quo. Notably, this is the first time Russia has explicitly stated that the threat from U.S. INF missiles comes not only from Europe but also from the APR. ▪️ On the surface, Moscow’s lifting of the INF moratorium appears to be nothing more than a symmetrical response to Washington’s escalation. But on a deeper level, it is a move to seize the initiative disguised as a reactive measure. Russia is not just “responding”—it is crafting a new strategic framework in the absence of international constraints. And it now has, among other assets, the serial production of the Oreshnik missile system. Why the emphasis on the APR in the Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement, given that Russia lacks an extensive network of military bases there? This is where things get interesting. Russia currently cannot project power in the APR the way the U.S. does by deploying missiles in Guam, the Philippines, and Australia. But Russia has the Far East—from where it can reach Guam, Alaska, the U.S. Pacific coast, not to mention South Korea and Japan. Moreover, Russia now has a direct military ally in the region—North Korea—and the recent visits of high-ranking Russian military officials to Pyongyang were clearly not coincidental. Russia can operate through North Korea with relative freedom, including under the “sovereign proxy” model, much like the U.S. does with Israel in the Middle East. And let’s not forget the Chinese factor. ▪️ Thus, this marks a strategic paradigm shift. If Moscow previously relied on treaties and “playing by the rules,” it is now betting on unpredictability, interconnected fronts, and a balance of threats. For Europe, this creates at least two key flashpoints—Kaliningrad and Crimea. For U.S. allies in the Far East, there’s North Korea. And the U.S. itself now has to juggle between two fronts—or even three, if we include the Middle East. The Pentagon’s need to respond has multiplied, along with the growing complexity of strategic planning: the U.S. will now have to deploy missile defense systems worldwide—all while facing shortages of missiles and defense systems. This is the power of asymmetric strategy: you don’t need to be stronger, you just need to be less predictable and threaten from unexpected directions.

🇷🇺 Strategic Asymmetry: Russia’s Countermove on INF Missiles by Elena Panina Russia has officially announced that it is abandoning the self-imposed restrictions under the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF), citing the actions of the United States, which has long stationed similar missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region (APR), thereby disrupting the status quo. Notably, this is the first time Russia has explicitly stated that the threat from U.S. INF missiles comes not only from Europe but also from the APR. ▪️ On the surface, Moscow’s lifting of the INF moratorium appears to be nothing more than a symmetrical response to Washington’s escalation. But on a deeper level, it is a move to seize the initiative disguised as a reactive measure. Russia is not just “responding”—it is crafting a new strategic framework in the absence of international constraints. And it now has, among other assets, the serial production of the Oreshnik missile system. Why the emphasis on the APR in the Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement, given that Russia lacks an extensive network of military bases there? This is where things get interesting. Russia currently cannot project power in the APR the way the U.S. does by deploying missiles in Guam, the Philippines, and Australia. But Russia has the Far East—from where it can reach Guam, Alaska, the U.S. Pacific coast, not to mention South Korea and Japan. Moreover, Russia now has a direct military ally in the region—North Korea—and the recent visits of high-ranking Russian military officials to Pyongyang were clearly not coincidental. Russia can operate through North Korea with relative freedom, including under the “sovereign proxy” model, much like the U.S. does with Israel in the Middle East. And let’s not forget the Chinese factor. ▪️ Thus, this marks a strategic paradigm shift. If Moscow previously relied on treaties and “playing by the rules,” it is now betting on unpredictability, interconnected fronts, and a balance of threats. For Europe, this creates at least two key flashpoints—Kaliningrad and Crimea. For U.S. allies in the Far East, there’s North Korea. And the U.S. itself now has to juggle between two fronts—or even three, if we include the Middle East. The Pentagon’s need to respond has multiplied, along with the growing complexity of strategic planning: the U.S. will now have to deploy missile defense systems worldwide—all while facing shortages of missiles and defense systems. This is the power of asymmetric strategy: you don’t need to be stronger, you just need to be less predictable and threaten from unexpected directions.

🅰pocalypsis 🅰pocalypseos 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 🅉

16,164 views • 11 months ago

Last night, our long-range sanctions once again reached the Moscow region – for the second time this week, the Moscow oil refinery was hit. Targets were also struck in the Rostov region and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. This is a fully justified response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities, and another important result of our warriors’ work against facilities that sustain Russia’s war machine. I thank our Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine for their coordinated efforts – the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, Defense Intelligence, and our missile brigade for their precision. In recent days, all of our partners have noted the precision and effectiveness of our mid-range strikes and long-range sanctions. It is time the war ended, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy.

Last night, our long-range sanctions once again reached the Moscow region – for the second time this week, the Moscow oil refinery was hit. Targets were also struck in the Rostov region and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. This is a fully justified response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities, and another important result of our warriors’ work against facilities that sustain Russia’s war machine. I thank our Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine for their coordinated efforts – the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, Defense Intelligence, and our missile brigade for their precision. In recent days, all of our partners have noted the precision and effectiveness of our mid-range strikes and long-range sanctions. It is time the war ended, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

1,874,403 views • 1 month ago

‘Russia has a full-scale and effective army’ – Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard. ‘Russia has openly called France its main adversary in Europe. And these are not my words, these are the words of Russia itself. Russia is a threat, if not in everything, then in almost everything, a long-term threat, a close one, and for me it is the largest. First of all, it is a real military power, possessing both conventional and nuclear potential, and this is not hidden. In fact, Russia builds its system on military force, and it continues to make huge, colossal efforts to this, the scale of which is difficult for us to imagine. Russia is really developing the ability to cause damage, and it does so very, very effectively. When we talk about a full-scale model of the army, the Russian army is precisely such a full-scale model to the very tips of its nails.’ Slavyangrad

‘Russia has a full-scale and effective army’ – Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard. ‘Russia has openly called France its main adversary in Europe. And these are not my words, these are the words of Russia itself. Russia is a threat, if not in everything, then in almost everything, a long-term threat, a close one, and for me it is the largest. First of all, it is a real military power, possessing both conventional and nuclear potential, and this is not hidden. In fact, Russia builds its system on military force, and it continues to make huge, colossal efforts to this, the scale of which is difficult for us to imagine. Russia is really developing the ability to cause damage, and it does so very, very effectively. When we talk about a full-scale model of the army, the Russian army is precisely such a full-scale model to the very tips of its nails.’ Slavyangrad

Zlatti71

18,487 views • 1 year ago

💬 "Moscow speaks about peace while launching brutal strikes daily on densely populated residential areas in major Ukrainian cities. Russia demonstrates its complete disregard for international peace efforts led by the United States. Russia shows unrelenting will to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine. Let us keep it in perspective: Moscow has not moved one inch away from its genocidal and maximalist war aims. Russia continues to focus on elimination of Ukraine as a state and Ukrainians as a nation. It is now crystal clear that Russia is the major and only obstacle to peace. On the other hand, Ukraine has always been and remains committed to peace. We have taken concrete steps towards peace, unlike Russia, which continues to drag its feet and commit atrocities. Only from the pressure of the world on the Russian Federation, from all collective efforts to strengthen Ukraine, our air defense, our forces – only on this depends when the war will end", Chargée d’Affaires Khrystyna Hayovyshyn at the Security Council “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine” 🇺🇳

💬 "Moscow speaks about peace while launching brutal strikes daily on densely populated residential areas in major Ukrainian cities. Russia demonstrates its complete disregard for international peace efforts led by the United States. Russia shows unrelenting will to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine. Let us keep it in perspective: Moscow has not moved one inch away from its genocidal and maximalist war aims. Russia continues to focus on elimination of Ukraine as a state and Ukrainians as a nation. It is now crystal clear that Russia is the major and only obstacle to peace. On the other hand, Ukraine has always been and remains committed to peace. We have taken concrete steps towards peace, unlike Russia, which continues to drag its feet and commit atrocities. Only from the pressure of the world on the Russian Federation, from all collective efforts to strengthen Ukraine, our air defense, our forces – only on this depends when the war will end", Chargée d’Affaires Khrystyna Hayovyshyn at the Security Council “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine” 🇺🇳

MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

44,942 views • 1 year ago

Russia is supplying Iran with strike drones for its war against the United States, the Financial Times reports, citing Western intelligence. According to the report, Moscow and Tehran agreed on deliveries at the beginning of the conflict. I wrote about this at the very start of the war in Iran. It is quite likely that drone deliveries have been or are being carried out under the guise of "humanitarian convoys" from Tajikistan to Iran. According to official reports, this "humanitarian aid" amounted to 3,610 tonnes of cargo, delivered by a convoy of 110 trucks. Tajikistan may be used as part of a logistical chain for supplying dual-use goods or military assistance, including from Russia. In addition, Tajikistan and Iran maintain established defense ties, including the known operation of facilities in Tajikistan producing Iranian drones. This is the same scheme Russia used starting in 2014 at the beginning of the war in Ukraine, when it still sought to conceal its goals. Moscow used so-called "humanitarian convoys" to deliver military cargo to occupied Ukrainian territories.

Russia is supplying Iran with strike drones for its war against the United States, the Financial Times reports, citing Western intelligence. According to the report, Moscow and Tehran agreed on deliveries at the beginning of the conflict. I wrote about this at the very start of the war in Iran. It is quite likely that drone deliveries have been or are being carried out under the guise of "humanitarian convoys" from Tajikistan to Iran. According to official reports, this "humanitarian aid" amounted to 3,610 tonnes of cargo, delivered by a convoy of 110 trucks. Tajikistan may be used as part of a logistical chain for supplying dual-use goods or military assistance, including from Russia. In addition, Tajikistan and Iran maintain established defense ties, including the known operation of facilities in Tajikistan producing Iranian drones. This is the same scheme Russia used starting in 2014 at the beginning of the war in Ukraine, when it still sought to conceal its goals. Moscow used so-called "humanitarian convoys" to deliver military cargo to occupied Ukrainian territories.

Anton Gerashchenko

159,715 views • 3 months ago

HE (RUBIO) DOES NOT UNDERSTAND, AND THIS IS TRUE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN FOREIGN POLICY ESTABLISHMENT IN THIS COUNTRY, THAT FOR RUSSIA, THIS IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT. THE POSSIBILITY OF UKRAINE BECOMING A MEMBER OF NATO IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE TO THE RUSSIANS. IT IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT, AND THEY ARE NOT GONNA STOP UNTIL UKRAINE AND THE WEST ARE DEFEATED AND THEY BOTH ACCEPT THE FACT THAT UKRAINE HAS TO BE A NEUTRAL STATE, NUMBER ONE, AND IT HAS TO BE DISARMED TO THE POINT OFFENSIVE THREAT TO RUSSIA. - John Mearsheimer

HE (RUBIO) DOES NOT UNDERSTAND, AND THIS IS TRUE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN FOREIGN POLICY ESTABLISHMENT IN THIS COUNTRY, THAT FOR RUSSIA, THIS IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT. THE POSSIBILITY OF UKRAINE BECOMING A MEMBER OF NATO IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE TO THE RUSSIANS. IT IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT, AND THEY ARE NOT GONNA STOP UNTIL UKRAINE AND THE WEST ARE DEFEATED AND THEY BOTH ACCEPT THE FACT THAT UKRAINE HAS TO BE A NEUTRAL STATE, NUMBER ONE, AND IT HAS TO BE DISARMED TO THE POINT OFFENSIVE THREAT TO RUSSIA. - John Mearsheimer

Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil

54,393 views • 9 months ago

The current position of Europe is clear: Ukraine will receive support, but only within limits that do not provoke a Russian attack against the countries providing that assistance. Ukrainians understood long ago that NATO would not close our skies. But look: Ukraine had no weapons at the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022, and now, in 2026, Ukrainian drones are striking targets deep in Russia’s Ural, while Putin is afraid to hold a military parade on Red Square in Moscow without extraordinary security measures. Ukraine is now helping strengthen air defense systems in the Middle East through our battlefield experience and technological expertise, and is a strategic partner for countries in that region. Ukraine tries to shoot down every possible Russian drone, including those flying toward neighboring countries such as Romania, Moldova, and Poland. Ukraine is building a modern air defense architecture that will help protect not only Ukraine, but also our neighbors from Russian drones and missiles. It is important to help Ukraine strengthen our air defense and produce interceptor missiles. This will also strengthen Europe’s defense against Russia.

The current position of Europe is clear: Ukraine will receive support, but only within limits that do not provoke a Russian attack against the countries providing that assistance. Ukrainians understood long ago that NATO would not close our skies. But look: Ukraine had no weapons at the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022, and now, in 2026, Ukrainian drones are striking targets deep in Russia’s Ural, while Putin is afraid to hold a military parade on Red Square in Moscow without extraordinary security measures. Ukraine is now helping strengthen air defense systems in the Middle East through our battlefield experience and technological expertise, and is a strategic partner for countries in that region. Ukraine tries to shoot down every possible Russian drone, including those flying toward neighboring countries such as Romania, Moldova, and Poland. Ukraine is building a modern air defense architecture that will help protect not only Ukraine, but also our neighbors from Russian drones and missiles. It is important to help Ukraine strengthen our air defense and produce interceptor missiles. This will also strengthen Europe’s defense against Russia.

Anton Gerashchenko

34,622 views • 1 month ago