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Ukraine War Monitor

August 31, 2026 · Based on tweets from the last 24 hours · 339 tweets analyzed · model: ollama-cloud/glm-5.2:cloud

Ukraine War Monitor — Daily Intelligence Briefing

Date: August 31, 2026

Executive Summary

Russia escalated its aerial campaign against Ukraine to unprecedented intensity, launching approximately 800 jet-powered drones over four days and maintaining near-constant air raid alerts across Kyiv Oblast for a fifth consecutive day. Ukraine responded with deep strikes on multiple Russian airbases—including Millerovo, Gvardeyskoye, Yeysk, and Dzhankoi—and a large-scale HIMARS attack on Belgorod. On the diplomatic front, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in Alaska to push Trump's 28-point peace plan, while Zelensky pressed Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Kyiv. Meanwhile, suspected Russian sabotage targeted a Polish drone factory supplying Ukraine's military, and Ukraine's military intelligence revealed that Russia's Zircon hypersonic missile falls short of Kremlin claims.

Key Events

Analysis

Escalation Pattern: Russia has dramatically shifted to a strategy of mass exhaustion, deploying jet-powered drones in sustained waves to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense and civilian resilience. The shift from standard Shahed propeller drones to jet-powered Geran-4 variants represents a significant capability escalation. Ukraine's Air Force acknowledges this is no longer just an air defense problem but a war economy and industrial production challenge requiring mass interceptor manufacturing.

Deep Strike Tempo: Ukraine is responding with increasingly ambitious long-range strikes. Hitting four Russian airfields in two days and conducting a mass HIMARS strike on Belgorod's power plant and logistics hubs signals an effort to degrade Russia's offensive launch capabilities. Ukrainian FP-1 drones also struck the Millerovo airfield, destroying two radar systems. Ukraine also reportedly launched up to 400 drones at Moscow Oblast in its second major attack on the capital in two weeks.

Diplomatic Track: The US-Russia meeting in Alaska, which Kyiv was unaware of, alongside Zelensky's continued efforts to engage Trump envoys, suggests parallel diplomatic channels that may diverge from Ukraine's preferred positions. Putin's claim that "Russia is moving toward a resolution" appears coordinated with Kremlin messaging that portrays Putin as the reasonable party. Meanwhile, Budanov's entanglement in a corruption scandal adds domestic political friction.

Hybrid Warfare Expansion: The confirmed arson at a Polish drone factory, following a similar incident at a Lublin warehouse, indicates Russia is actively targeting Ukraine's defense supply chain on NATO territory. Polish fighter jets also intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic.

What to Watch Next: Whether Russia's jet-drone campaign can be sustained at current tempo; whether the US-Russia diplomatic channel produces any concrete proposal Ukraine can accept; whether the Polish sabotage investigations lead to a more assertive NATO response; and whether Ukraine's deep-strike campaign can degrade Russia's drone launch infrastructure.

Tweet Feed

Air Attacks on Ukraine & Air Defense

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 13:57

⚡️ Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day as Russian strikes kill 7, injure 43 across Ukraine. Kyiv and the surrounding region remain key targets of the strikes, with eight air raid alerts sounding by 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 16:41

⚡️Update: Russia shifts tactics with increased use of jet-powered drones as Kyiv endures 5th day of near-constant air raid alerts. "This is no longer simply a matter for air defense. It is a matter for the war economy and the industrial production of interceptors," Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-30 22:46

⚡️800 Russian jet-powered drones launched over 4 days as attacks enter 5th straight day. → tweet link

@IAPonomarenko · 2026-08-31 18:30

Rural Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. A quiet, clear night has comedown, the last one of this calendar summer. Above your head: the entire universe at once, with satellites moving back and forth like flies. Every now and then, the hum of engines carries through the air; somewhere in the distance, orange flashes appear, and about ten seconds later comes the sharp sound of an explosion. Nearly around the clock, an aerial battle is taking place over the entire region against Russian jet-powered drones. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 11:00

The Russians published footage of jet-powered Shahed strikes on logistics centers and warehouses in the Kyiv region. → tweet link

@Osinttechnical · 2026-08-31 15:51

Footage of a Ukrainian Tunguska SPAA shredding an incoming Russian Geran-4 jet attack drone with a burst of radar-guided 30mm autocannon fire → tweet link

@KaterynaLis · 2026-08-31 17:07

The collective West is helping create this threat - and its own enemy - with its own hands. These days, russians have chosen a tactic of openly trying to exhaust Ukrainian civilians. By failing to respond decisively to russian aggression, the Western world has effectively granted the Kremlin unique powers and privileges. PHOTO: State Emergency Service, Aug. 31. Rescuers are responding to fires at warehouse facilities in the Brovary and Boryspil districts of Kyiv region following russian attacks. → tweet link

@war_monitor_ua · 2026-08-31 10:35

Київщина: 🔄 1х реактив Бориспіль / Бровари. 13:35 31.08.26 → tweet link

@war_monitor_ua · 2026-08-31 08:45

Київщина: 🔄 2х реактиви у Броварському районі. 🔄 1х реактив у Бориспільському районі. 11:45 31.08.26 → tweet link

@war_monitor_ua · 2026-08-31 08:36

Київщина: 🅿️2х реактива на Броварський район 🅿️2х реактива на Обухівський район. 🅿️1х від Драбова на Київщину. 11:36 31.08.26 → tweet link

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Targets

@Osinttechnical · 2026-08-31 03:29

Ukrainian attack drones successfully struck a trio of Russian airfields on Saturday night, scoring hits at Gvardeyskoye, Yeysk, and Millerovo. Damage to ammunition storage facilities was visible at Yeysk and Millerovo. → tweet link

@Osinttechnical · 2026-08-31 05:53

Ukrainian attack drones hit a fourth Russian airbase on Sunday, setting it on fire. NASA's FIRMS detected a large fire burning at an on-base equipment and lubricant depot at Dzhankoi airbase in occupied Crimea yesterday afternoon. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 13:24

Ukrainian FP-1 drones struck infrastructure at Russia's Millerovo military airfield in Rostov region on August 30. Two radar systems, an RSP-27 and Nebo-SV, were destroyed. Strikes on ammunition storage and a technical maintenance facility were also verified, bringing the total to four targets. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 09:51

❗️Two Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense systems were destroyed in separate Ukrainian strikes. Imagery shows one destroyed near Kerch in Russian-occupied Crimea on August 29 and another near Yeysk airfield in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 30. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 09:50

Satellite imagery shows the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's Tsymbulova drone base in Oryol overnight August 30. At least one launch system and an attack-drone storage site were hit. Additional satellite imagery shows the extensive scale of the drone base. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 09:52

The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit two Shahed launchers and a drone storage facility at the "Tsymbulova" droneport in Orel. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 09:52

Ukraine's General Staff confirms strikes over the past day and overnight August 31 on a Russian radar at Desnyanske and an S-400 command-and-staff vehicle near Ploskobukreivka in Bryansk region. Ukrainian forces also hit a communications node at Zimovne in Belgorod region, a UAV command post near Huliaipole, and logistics depots at Kyr-Bailar in Russian-occupied Crimea, Verkhnokamianka in Luhansk region and Popovo-Lezhachi in Kursk region. → tweet link

@Osinttechnical · 2026-08-30 19:04

Ukrainian forces carried out a widespread HIMARS strike on Russia's Belgorod this afternoon, striking multiple sites, including an Ozon sorting center, the city's power plant, and an additional Ozon warehouse complex. Seen here, the Belgorod Power Plant burns. → tweet link

@ukraine_map · 2026-08-30 21:12

Ukraine 🇺🇦 is attacking Moscow with hundreds of drones for the 2nd time in two weeks. 400 UAVs are attacking Russia, most targeting Moscow Oblast. Previously, Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, with all being shot down; however costing Russia hundreds of SAM interceptors. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 12:52

⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly target Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, over 1,600 kilometers from border. Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler confirmed that the strike occurred near a logistics center but did not identify the company that owns the facility. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 15:44

According to reports, strike UAVs attacked the Wildberries logistics hub in Yekaterinburg today. However, they failed to hit the hub completely, as one of the drones fell a few meters from the warehouse. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 15:04

Satellite imagery published by DniproOsint shows the aftermath of the August 26 Storm Shadow strikes on Donetsk. The images show impacts at an industrial zone of a former research institute and the underground parking of an unfinished residential complex. At least 27 Russian personnel were reportedly killed in the strikes. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 08:43

Ukraine's K-2 drone pilots struck Russian logistics deep behind the front across the area from Mariupol to Horlivka. Footage shows burning fuel tankers, damaged cargo vehicles and trucks. The unit says it targets routes used to move fuel, ammunition and other frontline supplies. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 10:17

Ukrainian drones continue hunting Russian logistics along roads in occupied southern Ukraine. Near Russian-occupied Melitopol, a truck was hit by a UAV. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 11:50

Pilots from the @k_2army unit are actively targeting enemy logistics in the deep Russian rear, spanning the sector from Mariupol to Horlivka. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 13:00

The container ship RMS TEAM after an attack by militants on August 21 in the Black Sea. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 08:24

The container ship RMS TEAM (IMO 9282170) was towed into Turkey's Samsun port on August 31 after being severely damaged in an August 21 drone attack in the Black Sea. → tweet link

Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Civilians & Infrastructure

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 13:08

Russia dropped an aerial bomb on an apartment building in central Sloviansk, local military authorities said. Four people were injured. The strike destroyed an entrance section from the first through fifth floors and also destroyed a private house. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 09:34

In Odesa, a Russian attack destroyed an innovative "Nova Poshta" terminal. The facility is beyond repair. A European-standard sorting line was also destroyed. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 17:39

⚡️Kyiv shopping center once belonging to sanctioned oligarch on sale for $207 million. Many in Kyiv's business community think that the starting price is too high for the market, particularly as Russia has escalated attacks on Ukrainian businesses, including shopping centers, in recent months. → tweet link

Diplomatic & Political Developments

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 17:40

Zelensky held a "detailed and constructive" call with Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He said US and Ukrainian negotiating teams remain in constant contact and are now working to set a date for their visit to Ukraine to develop solutions for peace. Zelensky also briefed them on the battlefield, saying Russia's gains remain limited and come at the cost of enormous losses, as well as on Russian air strikes. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 17:41

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met face-to-face with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov for the first time, Fox Business reports. During the meeting, Bessent promoted Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. Siluanov arrived in Alaska with a Russian delegation. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 17:15

⚡️US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan. Kyiv was unaware, source says. "We don't know anything about this meeting," one Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 16:28

⚡️Zelensky calls Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to 'lock in' dates for Ukraine visit. The two U.S. envoys have yet to visit Kyiv, despite leading Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and repeatedly traveling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 18:36

The Russian delegation was invited to the G20 finance ministers' meeting in the US. Finance Minister Siluanov met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss peace in Ukraine. European representatives protested his presence and boycotted the joint photo, which Siluanov did not join. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 16:50

Putin: Russia is moving toward a resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. → tweet link

@IAPonomarenko · 2026-08-31 12:07

As I understand it, Kremlin political strategists are now working around the clock to sell the message to Western public opinion: "See? Putin is still quite reasonable and moderate. In this war, he is holding back his bloodthirsty people and his hawks. We need to negotiate with him and pressure Ukraine -- otherwise, people even worse than Putin will come to power and then..." → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 13:17

Zelensky says Ukraine's diplomatic work for the coming weeks will focus on three priorities: funding defense, long-range and mid-range operations; energy and winter preparations; and fully implementing social programs while supporting economic activity. He says ministries must move faster on agreements with partners, including Canada and Norway. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 13:25

Putin and Xi Jinping met in Kyrgyzstan. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine was discussed only "in passing" during the talks between the Russian and Chinese leaders. Moscow and Beijing continue to maintain broad bilateral cooperation. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 13:36

Putin met with Xi Jinping in Bishkek. Against the backdrop of recent insider reports regarding the escalation of the war, the consequences of this meeting could be unexpected. → tweet link

@sentdefender · 2026-08-31 14:42

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met today on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan today, amidst reports that Russia may be seeking to escalate in Ukraine. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 14:45

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Putin that every day of war pushes humanity backward and that military action must end. At the same time, India continues buying Russian crude on a massive scale. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 03:48

⚡️'Moment of extreme urgency' — US Senator urges Congress to pass Russia sanctions bill. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 16:00

️Budanov's political honeymoon is over. Nine months after switching a military post for political office, President's Office Head Kyrylo Budanov became mired in controversy. Budanov's name has surfaced in recordings as part of a sprawling corruption case, Hromadske news outlet reported. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 13:53

⚡️Zelensky replaces State Border Guard's acting chief for 2nd time in 2026. Vadym Chenchyk replaced Valerii Vavryniuk, who had served as acting chief since his appointment in January 2026. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 14:24

⚡️At least 1 police officer killed, 3 injured in explosion at Rivne police station. Emergency services remain at the scene, while law enforcement agencies are working to determine the circumstances and cause of the explosion. → tweet link

Weapons & Technology

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 18:06

⚡️Ukraine's military intelligence reveals capabilities of Russian Zircon missiles. Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) published new details about the Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile on Aug. 31, revealing that its actual capabilities fell short of those claimed by the Kremlin. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 14:24

⚡️Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, despite recent media reports, sources say. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk remains opposed to allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes deep inside Russia, despite recent media reports suggesting otherwise, three sources familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 09:18

FT reports that Musk may allow Ukraine to use Starlink for drone strikes against the RF, but the decision hinges on Trump. Ukraine is seeking permission to use Starlink in drones capable of operating up to 200 km deep inside Russian territory. This would enable more effective strikes, particularly against Russian ballistic missile launchers. Previously, Musk opposed such an expansion of Starlink's use, calling it a major escalation. → tweet link

@KaterynaLis · 2026-08-31 18:52

‼️It's insane to think that operations like this - with no infantry involved - have been conducted DAILY for at least the past year by Ukrainian robots. In the video, a UGV approaches a russian position, identifies the entrance to a dugout, detonates precisely, and traps the occupiers inside. NC13 eliminated an enemy position without risking Ukrainian infantry lives. The unit confirmed that operations like this have been carried out daily for the past year at least. → tweet link

@war_monitor_ua · 2026-08-31 11:48

Я приблизно розумію, чому ГУР називає Циркон балістикою, але Циркон повертає по ходу руху і летить вздовж поверхні землі більшу частину польоту. Він маневреніший за Кинджал наприклад. Але за виходом і поведінкою найбіше схожий на Онікс. Ну тобто це ракета з квазібалістичноб траєкторією до-гіперзвукова. → tweet link

@WarNewsPL1 · 2026-08-31 12:08

🇷🇺 W Rosji prowadzono mają testy dwumiejscowej modyfikacji myśliwca Su-57D, która ma być wykorzystywana nie tylko do celów szkoleniowych, ale również jako punkt dowodzenia dla systemów bezzałogowych. → tweet link

Russian Hybrid Warfare & Sabotage

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 15:09

❗️A fire broke out overnight at a WB Electronics factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, which produces military drones for the Ukrainian and Polish armies. Surveillance cameras reportedly captured an unknown person in a balaclava entering the premises over a fence shortly before the fire. Poland's Internal Security Agency and military counterintelligence were notified. → tweet link

@LachowskiMateus · 2026-08-31 16:43

Pożar, do którego doszło w nocy w zakładach należących do Grupy WB w Skarżysku-Kamiennej, wybuchł wskutek podpalenia, za którym miały stać obce służby. Prokuratura wszczęła śledztwo w sprawie brania udziału w działalności obcego wywiadu przeciwko Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej i dopuszczenia się przestępstwa o charakterze terrorystycznym. → tweet link

@JakubKrupa · 2026-08-31 15:10

Poland opens a probe looking into 'taking part in the activities of a foreign intelligence service against Poland and committing an offence of a terrorist nature' after a suspected arson at a drone factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna, south-central Poland → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 13:56

Onet reports that a factory producing drones for Ukraine caught fire in Poland. The blaze occurred overnight at the WB Electronics plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna. Surveillance cameras captured a masked man entering the facility premises. The police suspect arson. → tweet link

@WarNewsPL1 · 2026-08-31 12:55

🇵🇱🇷🇺 ❗️ Rosja po raz kolejny testowała nasze systemy odstraszania i obrony powietrznej. Przed południem, 30 km na północ od Łeby nasze myśliwce przechwyciły rosyjski samolot rozpoznawczy IŁ-20. Nie doszło do naruszenia naszej przestrzeni nad Bałtykiem. → tweet link

@LachowskiMateus · 2026-08-31 17:06

Rosyjski sabotaż w polskiej fabryce. Co wiemy i czy może to być element szerszej operacji Kremla? Ukraina pod ostrzałem. Putin szykuje ofensywę i mobilizację. Gdzie mogą uderzyć Rosjanie? Dlaczego szef CIA poleciał do Moskwy? → tweet link

Russian Economy & Shadow Fleet

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 14:15

⚡️EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean. "Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia's war in Ukraine, and we'll continue to cut them off," EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said. → tweet link

@sentdefender · 2026-08-31 13:26

EU forces boarded the oil tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean on Sunday, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Kallas said the vessel is suspected of being part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet and of sailing under a false flag. She described the operation as the sixth suspected shadow-fleet vessel boarded by EU forces in recent months. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 17:54

❗️Russia will allow gasoline and diesel meeting Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4 and Euro-5 standards to be sold under general market conditions from September 1, the Russian Energy Ministry says. → tweet link

@BBCSteveR · 2026-08-31 09:04

Today's Russian papers report on Russia's economic problems: "Stagnation in industry" & "Investment downturn significantly worse than expected." But it's not just Russia that has problems, thinks one paper: "The destruction of the world order can't be stopped." → tweet link

@WarNewsPL1 · 2026-08-31 12:06

🇺🇦🔥🇷🇺 Eksport produktów rolnych z Ukrainy w sierpniu spadł prawie o połowę – Forbes → tweet link

NATO & Geopolitical Context

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 16:00

⚡️Romania doesn't believe Russia plans to attack NATO. Romania's Defense Minister Radu Miruta also argued that the Russia-Ukraine war has reached a new stage, marked by stagnation along the front line where Russian forces are unable to advance. → tweet link

@konrad_muzyka · 2026-08-31 08:11

NATO nie widzi obecnie oznak wskazujących na bezpośrednie zagrożenie rosyjskim atakiem na państwo Sojuszu. Nie oznacza to jednak, że ryzyko konfrontacji z Rosją zniknęło. Według przedstawiciela NATO, mimo zaangażowania znacznej części rosyjskich sił w wojnę przeciwko Ukrainie, Moskwa jednocześnie nasila działania hybrydowe w Europie. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 14:36

⚡️ Lavrov calls NATO's Arctic operations 'direct threat', says Russia's opponents will face 'asymmetric' response. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote that the rising risk of hostile incidents could lead to an armed confrontation with potential "catastrophic consequences." → tweet link

@WarNewsPL1 · 2026-08-31 18:06

🇷🇺🇺🇦🇺🇸🇱🇹 Dzięki wizycie dyrektora CIA Johna Ratcliffe'a w Moskwie zrealizowane zostały wyznaczone cele - prezydent Litwy Gitanas Nauseda. Spotkanie spełniło wyznaczone cele, a jego celem było złagodzenie napięć w regionie. → tweet link

Casualties & Other Updates

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 00:56

⚡️Over 242,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 07:39

These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Aug. 31, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. → tweet link

@NOELreports · 2026-08-31 15:13

Dmitry Neyelov, deputy head of the Olenivka prison, was blown up on Saturday, his wife confirmed to Russian opposition media, but declined to directly disclose his condition. Neyelov is a suspect in the July 29, 2022 Olenivka massacre, when an explosion hit a facility holding captured Azov servicemen. At least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and more than 130 others were injured. → tweet link

@KyivIndependent · 2026-08-31 18:52

One of Ukraine's first relocated universities expects a 50% increase in enrollment as students from across the country flock westward from missile-ravaged eastern regions. → tweet link

@wartranslated · 2026-08-31 14:45

This is the kind of truly inspiring landscape of their burned-out vehicles that the Russians are driving past on one of the fronts in Ukraine. → tweet link

@IAPonomarenko · 2026-08-30 20:40

The only real way to stop the war is to fully deprive the Kremlin of the ability to wage it -- economically, financially, technologically, and militarily. There are no other ways. The majority of Russia's population, poisoned by decades of chauvinistic great-power propaganda, in one way or another, actively or passively, silently or openly, supports this insane war to destroy Ukraine. → tweet link

@IAPonomarenko · 2026-08-31 08:35

It's not as if I had a particularly high opinion of Russia's "elites" and their intellectual abilities -- but are they really only now, in the last quarter of 2026, after everything that has happened since February 2022, starting to suspect that "the tsar is naked"? → tweet link

@kamilkazani · 2026-08-30 20:12

Although military approaches of Russia & Ukraine differ, politically, they are both pursuing what I would call the Gaius Pontius strategy. What we need to do is to humiliate the enemy very deeply, and it will really show them. → tweet link