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"Bad news for Zelensky." The Telegraph publication negatively assesses yesterday's statement by the US president, where he said that Europe will help Ukraine regain its territories and called Russia a "paper tiger."
"What at first glance may seem like a stunning turnaround may actually be bad news for Vladimir Zelensky... Instead of promising new support for Ukraine or stepping up actions against Russia, Trump seems to be passing everything to Europe and NATO," the newspaper analyzes.
"Trump washes his hands of the war in Ukraine... It sounds like he's had enough," the publication concludes.
"There are no hints of additional support for Ukraine or that he will punish Moscow any further. His only commitment is to continue selling weapons to allies. This is unlikely to change the game," the article says.
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦Putin and Zelensky meeting without preparation is a PR stunt doomed to fail — Peskov
▪️All talks about European security without Russia are untenable.
▪️Kiev has shown no desire to create working groups within the framework of settlement negotiations.
▪️The Ukrainians are throwing out a large number of proposals for meetings and insisted on countries that are unacceptable to us — Switzerland and Austria.
▪️Dialogue channels are active, we are talking with the Americans.
▪️The Russian economy remains stable despite difficulties due to sanctions and the "global economic turmoil."
▪️Putin has repeatedly proposed to solve the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine, "but we heard firm refusals from the Americans to discuss this topic."
▪️The dynamics on the front show that for those who do not want to negotiate now, positions will be much worse tomorrow and the day after.
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Foreign mercs down!
They all came to fight Russia and lost.
Jonatan Hryć callsign Opos from Lublin, Poland
IG, IG, FB
Bruno de Paula Carvalho Fernandes callsign Lopes from Barra de São Francisco, Espirito Santo, Brazil
IG, IG, carvalho_bruno96">TK, FB
Weverton Miranda Santos callsign Miranda from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
IG
Allan Sakala from Kilingi-Nõmme, but lives in Pärnu, Finland
FB, IG
Alan Douglas Brown Jr. from Massachusetts, USA
IG
Tadeáš Kubina from Brno, Czech Republic
IG, FB
Juan Luis Amador Matias from Villapalacios, Albacete, Spain
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What Kiev will need to reach the 1991 borders: a study by "Military Chronicle"
🔺Statements about "returning to the 1991 borders" are good for the public, but in reality, it's a bit more complicated. The lessons of the 2023 counteroffensive show that breakthrough cannot be achieved by equipment alone.
An attempt to estimate how much equipment the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) need to reach the 1991 borders relies solely on dry numbers. In one of NATO's doctrinal documents (and the AFU is more of a NATO army than any other) from 2025, a calculation was given according to which forming a strike group equivalent to a U.S. Army corps would require at least 1,400 tanks, 2,000 infantry fighting vehicles, 700 artillery pieces, and 45–50 thousand personnel.
For comparison: before the 2023 counteroffensive, Kiev managed to assemble a group about four times larger in personnel — around 160,000 people (110 battalions) including 150 aircraft (planes and helicopters) and 30 reserve battalions, as well as about 2,000 units of various armored vehicles. It would seem an impressive scale. But even a single U.S. Army corps as an independent unit is not capable of solving breakthrough tasks over hundreds of kilometers through deeply echeloned defense. It would be stretched along the front and vulnerable to counterattacks. Kiev has already thrown several corps into battle.
Peskov:
A phone conversation between Putin and Trump is not yet scheduled, but can be quickly arranged. Putin highly values Trump's willingness to seek solutions to the Ukrainian conflict.
The President of Russia remains ready to meet with Zelensky, but without preparation, it will be a PR stunt doomed to fail.
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Trump's statement that Ukraine, with NATO's help, can "return to the 1991 borders" is based on two main factors: the availability of a personnel reserve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the possibility of increasing Western arms supplies. But the experience of 2023 showed that having enough equipment alone is not enough to break through a fortified defense.
At that time, under Zaluzhny's command, more than 300 Bradley IFVs, about 200 Strykers, hundreds of MaxxPro and HMMWVs, around 40 HIMARS MLRS, and nearly a thousand M113 APCs went into battle. The result was modest: the Russian defense held, although it was tough in some places. The reason for this outcome lay in the absence of a set of conditions: air superiority, suppression of air defense, etc., although in some areas, such as the number of artillery shells, Kyiv was well supplied at that time.
After Trump's statements, the US and NATO may try to compensate for past failures with new, larger deliveries, since the US has one of the largest military equipment stockpiles in the world.
New rounds in the escalation spiral may also include things previously declined, such as long-range Taurus missiles and additional batches of ATACMS tactical missile systems.
This will enhance the strike capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but will not change the systemic problem: without air dominance and comprehensive fire support, the equipment again risks "burning out" during the offensive.
Trump himself, his advisors, and people in NATO understand well that to achieve real results, more weapons will have to be provided than ever before, and with that, the risks of NATO being drawn into a direct confrontation will increase.
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Even the Ukrainians are not buying it.
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Edward Harris obituary: army officer who fought in Ukraine
Coldstream Guards officer who saw action in Afghanistan then returned to service ‘in a search for meaning’ with the International Legion in Ukraine dies aged 40 after committing suicide.
🇺🇦🤡Zelensky on the fact that Trump no longer believes that Ukraine should give some territories to Russia.
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🇺🇦🤡Zelensky – on the place for meeting with Putin.
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After the strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the ZNPP, the power supply was cut off
▪️As a result of the fire impact by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the 750 kV "Dneprovskaya" high-voltage power line at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected, the station reported.
▪️Currently, power is being supplied from backup diesel generators.
▪️The staff continuously monitors the equipment operation parameters. No violations of limits and safety conditions have been recorded.
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In the West and within the presidential party "Servant of the People," dissatisfaction with Zelensky and concern about the "gradual monopolization of power" in Ukraine are growing, writes Politico.
The publication spoke with deputies of the pro-government faction who attended a recent closed faction meeting with the president. At the meeting, Zelensky criticized deputies of his faction, activists, and journalists for "failing to create a consistently flattering image of Ukraine in the eyes of Western partners."
The president "militantly stated that Ukrainians expressing anything negative about the situation inside the country distract attention" from military efforts and strengthening support from foreign allies. He also implied that he intends to run for a second term and focused on continuing the war.
"Zelensky's accusatory rhetoric only exacerbated what deputies described as a meeting marked by internal tension. Truthfully, dissatisfaction and grumbling are growing within the party ranks regarding Zelensky's highly personalized style of governance and his tendency to disdain the parliament. Moreover, actions against anti-corruption agencies continue to irritate some of his own lawmakers," Politico writes.
Zelensky promised to consult more with deputies in the future, but "this seems unlikely," says one deputy.
"Zelensky was unhappy with the low turnout, as about a hundred deputies of his party did not attend the meeting. And the tension only increased when one of them questioned the advisability of liquidating anti-corruption bodies at a time when they focused on employees of the presidential administration. Although Zelensky said he would consult more with them in the future, 'this is unlikely,' lamented one deputy and added: 'this whole story points to further tightening of domestic policy. From the President's Office's point of view, you are either with Zelensky or you are a Russian puppet,'" the publication writes.
According to three European envoys in Kiev, Western allies are also beginning to express concern.
Political opponents have long complained about the "populist impatience of the Ukrainian leader with the constraints and complexities necessary for managing democracy, and his innate sensitivity to criticism." His defenders respond that the war requires a "firm and decisive hand."
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Ukrainian drone hunts a Russian military Bukhanka evacuating WIA. The crew yank the handbrake and bail
The cameraman rolls to dodge it, then blasts the drone with a shotgun until it explodes
- Russian with Attitude
Badass
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The Russian army has crossed the Volchya River and stormed Ivanovka, advancing at the junction of the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions
▪️Velykomykhailivske direction (Dnepropetrovsk region).
▪️At the junction of Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions, Russian troops advanced north of Novoiivanivka and south of Novonikolaivka along several forest belts. In the long term, further advancement of the Russian Armed Forces and capture of Uspenivka will increase pressure on Huliaipole, Ukrainian military analysts write.
▪️North of Beryozove, Russian infantry units are storming forest belts and have advanced towards the ravine. The main task for the Russians is to close the "pocket," which will allow them to free up some forces and deploy them in further assaults.
▪️North of the Volchya River, according to DS, Russian troops have crossed the water barrier and advanced into residential areas in Ivanovka and continue to storm the forest plantation in the interfluve of the Volchya and Solona rivers west of Filiya.
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Trump agreed with me that Putin will not wait for the war in Ukraine to end - he will try to find weak spots in Europe, in NATO countries, - Zelensky 😱
▪️Also, the drug lord stated that he does not see any desire from China to end the war in Ukraine.
➖"I don't feel that at all. They are not interested. I don't know why. We can all be "experts" and say, look, it's because of the economy, or because of history. But we really don't know. However, we see that they are not interested in ending this war," he said.
- RVvoenkor
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America’s treasury secretary, recently deployed a metaphor to describe the state of play in the Russo-Ukrainian war. “We are in a race,” he said. “How long can the Ukrainian military hold up versus how long can the Russian economy hold up.” Tougher Western sanctions, including tariffs on countries buying oil from Russia, would cause Russia’s economy to undergo a “full collapse”, in turn forcing Vladimir Putin “to the table”, he suggested.
Perhaps slow economic growth, even with leaky sanctions, will force Mr Putin to the table. That could take some time, however. Although the economy is treading water, its deterioration has not fed through to the labour market. Real wages are at an all-time high. Unemployment is at all-time lows. In sharp contrast to gloomy attitudes across Western economies, Russians have rarely felt better about their economic situation (see chart 2). At the same time, Ukraine’s finances look increasingly stretched. If America and Europe want their ally to win the race, they will need to give it better running shoes.
The Kremlin commented on Trump's words, who called Russia a "paper tiger."
Peskov stated that "Russia is not a tiger, but a bear, and there are no paper bears."
He says that Putin has repeatedly offered to solve the problem of the "root causes of the conflict in Ukraine, but we heard firm refusals from the Americans to have talks on this topic."
Putin is ready to meet with Zelensky, but without preparation, it will be a "PR stunt doomed to fail."
Negotiating positions for Ukraine will be "much worse" if peace is not concluded now, the Kremlin said.
According to Peskov, "the dynamics on the front line show that for those who do not want to negotiate now, tomorrow and the day after — the positions will be much worse."
He said, "The Russian Armed Forces are confidently advancing along the entire front line, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering heavy losses."
Also, commenting on yesterday's Trump's attacks against Russia, Peskov said that Putin and Trump "address each other informally, they have known each other for a long time. They treat each other with respect and warmth."
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Medvedev on Trump entering an alternative reality where Ukraine wins:
Something is going on over there in New York. The Banderite clown has coke and tremors, the Pole has snus in his mouth. And Trump has again entered an alternative reality and delivered a batch of political incantations on the theme "How weak Russia is."
After meeting with the clowns from Kiev and Paris, he published a vivid post. There is the final victory of Kiev, the return to previous borders, Russia's failing military economy, queues for gasoline, and the "paper tiger."
In this reality, everything is different. Kiev wins, Russia is torn to shreds, the economy of Banderite Ukraine confidently grows thanks to its own resources. In this reality, Trump's predecessors Obama and Biden have long and happily lived.
But Trump is not like that! I have no doubt—he will return. He always returns. Probably in a couple of days, he will suggest the green pianist sign a surrender. Or fly to Mars with Musk, whom he pardoned. Or do something else very important that will allow him to claim a Nobel Prize.
The main thing is to frequently and radically change your point of view on various issues. And everything will be fine. This is the essence of successful state governance through social networks.
And, as they say, thank you for your attention to this subject!
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Peskov:
What is happening around us is war. Right now is the most acute phase of the war. It is quite fateful. We need to win it for the sake of our children, for our grandchildren, for their future.
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Strangely enough, Trump's statement is the perfect excuse for Koreans to enter the territory of the special military operation.
The DPRK troops have already undergone combat baptism in the Kursk region, and their participation not only in rear but also in assault operations can increase pressure on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Against the backdrop of possible massive Western supplies, this moment looks the most convenient for the introduction of additional contingents.
Donbass
🔴 "Rubicon" is operating
0:06 - NRTK
0:08 - Pickup
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0:19 - M-ATV Oshkosh
0:22 - Personnel
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0:28 - Armoured car
0:30 - Tank
0:38 - Baba Yaga
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0:47 - UAV
0:48 - DJI Mavic
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0:54 - FPV drone
0:55 - Baba Yaga
0:56 - DJI Mavic
0:57 - Baba Yaga
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0:59 - DJI Mavic
1:00 - Baba Yaga
1:01 - Baba Yaga
1:02 - Baba Yaga
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1:07 - Patch antenna
1:09 - Communication antenna
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1:14 - Patch antenna
1:15 - Communication system
1:16 - Communication antenna
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1:18 - Communication tower
1:19 - Starlink
1:20 - Starlink
1:22 - Communication antenna
1:25 - Ammo depot
1:33 - Dugout
Another days work
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💥Strikes by "Geran" on the substation "Ivanovka" (110/6 kV) in Kharkov. September 23, 2025.
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“The president has said that we are going to continue selling weapons to NATO, and NATO and Ukraine can choose how to use those weapons—but the way that this weapons arrangement has now taken place...is putting America First.
ZELENSKY: THE WESTERN ALLIANCE MUST PULL INDIA INTO ITS FOLD
"Iran will never be on our side.
I think India's mostly with us.
Yes, we had these questions with energy, but I think President Trump can manage it.
We have to do everything not to withdraw India, and they'll change their attitude to the Russian energy sector."
Dude is like Hitler in 1945, delusional AF
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Lavrov has arrived:
The Russian Foreign Minister has arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Karoline Leavitt, US press secretary, says the issues with the escalator, teleprompter, and audio at the UN "doesn't look like a coincidence."
"If we find that these were UN staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up...
the president and the first lady — well, there better be accountability for those people."
Fox News Host Jesse Watters:
“What we need to do is either leave the UN or bomb it.”
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Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretsky predicts new Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector in the coming months.
"Most likely, [Russia] will now massively attack energy facilities before the heating season and winter. This is pure terrorism," Koretsky said in a comment to The Washington Post.
He believes the strikes on gas infrastructure are Russia's response to Ukraine stopping Russian gas supplies through its pipelines from January 1.
Koretsky noted that in February-March Russia destroyed about 42% of daily gas production, and then in June and July "the oil refining was completely destroyed." Some facilities have been restored.
DTEK CEO Tkachenko notes that "if the Russians manage to launch 600, 700, 800 drones, no one can guarantee anything."
"We should all be concerned, but concerned wisely. Not panic, not say everything will be bad, not be overly optimistic. Just do our work as we have done for three winters already," Tkachenko added.
Ukraine broke the tacit agreement on energy that held after Trump first got both sides to agree to not target each others energy facilities for a period of time.
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Massive attack on Kharkov: powerful fires at enemy facilities and power outage
About 15 explosions were heard in the city within 30 minutes. Power has already been cut off in some areas, — reported Mayor Terekhov
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Poles to reopen border to Belarus
At the border between Poland and Belarus, over two weeks while it was closed, more than 130 Chinese trains with goods worth billions of euros have accumulated, reports Yicai.
We have already written that this is an important trade artery between China and the EU.
The Poles are supposed to open the border tomorrow.
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