Boris Naděždin emigrated from Russia to the EU and made a brief statement in front of the Eiffel Tower. Naděždin is a Russian professional opposition politician who has been in conflict with the Kremlin. Two years ago, he wanted to run against Putin; last month, he was labeled a foreign agent and started being prosecuted. (translated)
What we don't talk about much, but it can also have an impact on us. Russia is intensifying its efforts to block the ports of Odesa. They are the main export gateway. The blockade will significantly limit the revenues of the Ukrainian budget. This will be compensated by the devaluation of the hryvnia and/or new aid from the EU. (translated)
Russian Amazon on steroids. For Aktuálně, I wrote why Wildberries is so important for Russians. The sale of dual-use goods for soldiers is a minor detail. The platform is a giant of the Russian economy. And also a fulfilled consumer dream that Putin promised them when he came to power. (translated)
Russia has intensified attacks on the capital of the same-named region in recent weeks. In Zaporizhzhia, not only drones are falling, but also gliding bombs every day. Russia is also waging a campaign against Ukrainian logistics and trade networks (ATB, Epicenter...). (translated)
Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure indirectly affect Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as well. From August 1, he will close the Metro shopping center in Zaporozhye. It is part of the German group METRO AG, which is controlled by the investment holding of D. Křetínský. (translated)
Right now, the end of Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov is mainly being discussed. Important things are also happening in Ukraine. I wrote a text about how Russia is changing its tactics and attacking Ukrainian logistics. (translated)
Now the focus is mainly on the end of the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Fedorov. Important things are happening in Ukraine as well. I wrote a text about how Russia is changing its tactics and attacking Ukrainian logistics. (translated)
Is Russia preparing another round of mobilization? Putin is determined to gain Donbas by force. Fewer volunteers are signing up for the front, while the war demands more and more sacrifices. (translated)
Russia can be irrelevant to us in this regard. It is our enemy. With Ukraine, it is the opposite. If we compare Ukraine and Russia, we may end up trivializing Ukraine's problems because it is significantly worse in Russia. And that would be a mistake. For us and for Ukrainian society. (translated)
We cannot compare Ukraine and Russia. That will lead us into a trap. For Ukraine, the country we support and want to integrate into the European community, we must have slightly higher demands. Not only should corruption be uncovered and investigated, but also that the perpetrators do not escape justice. (translated)
Ukrainian Prime Minister Julia Svyrydenko is resigning after a year at the helm of the government, along with the entire cabinet. Critics can point to instability - this will be the third government since the start of Russian aggression. My Ukrainian friends are concerned about who will be the new Prime Minister and how partners will react to them. (translated)
What caught my attention at the protest against mobilization in Lviv, Ukraine? Among those arrested are soldiers, some have escaped from their units. The detainees had to apologize on video and shout praises to the mobilization authority (such things happen more in Russia, specifically Chechnya). (translated)
A bomb attack in Monaco on a Ukrainian oligarch looks like a solid thriller. The body of a woman suspected of planting the bomb - with a snake tattoo on her shoulder - was found near Kyiv. She was shot. Ukrainian truth writes that an officer of the HUR and a former cop was arrested. (translated)
Ukrainian Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Kuleba stated that Russia has destroyed or damaged more than 200 locomotives since the beginning of this year. I wrote about the Russian hunt for Ukrainian locomotives last October. (translated)
Exactly 30 years ago, the second round of elections took place in Russia, which was meant to keep Yeltsin in the presidential chair. Although the father of Russian democracy won, the head of the communists lost out, but this voting deformed Russia. (translated)
Sergei Ivanov has died. Former Minister of Defense, ex-chief of Putin's administration. In 2008, he could have been the temporary president of Russia (he ultimately became Medvedev). His current influence is best indicated by the fact that his death was announced by the press office of the highest Russian basketball league 🤷♂️ (translated)
It is important for understanding the current phase of the war. We can enjoy the view of the burning edge of Moscow or Crimea in (not just) an energy crisis, but nice images are not everything. Ukraine is still under strong pressure, is playing for time, and needs our help (see $70 billion at the NATO summit). (translated)
In the last two months, Russia has destroyed more than 150 filling stations in Ukraine. This is supposed to be one of the forms of response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. Ukraine is supposed to have more than 6,500 gas stations. (translated)
And here is the announced text about the situation with gasoline in Russia. Today's Ukrainian attack on the Moscow refinery has not yet been reflected in it. (translated)
Russia and Ukraine are fighting over gasoline. While Ukrainian drones are attacking the strategically important route Novorossiya and depriving Crimea of gasoline, Russian Geraniums are attacking gas stations in the rear of Ukraine. (translated)
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