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Ukraine and Russia in the Epstein files | Ukraine This Week: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/ukraine-and-russia-in-the.html

The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU)
destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system,
the SBU announced Feb. 14.
"The 'Pantsir' is one of Russia's modern and key air defense systems.
The cost of a single system ranges from $15 to $20 million.
These anti-aircraft missile systems are the most effective in countering Ukrainian long-range drones," the announcement read.
The "syst…

Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.

The first electronic surrender was during Gulf War 1 and now the machines are taking prisoners and territory.
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-war-latest-putin-troops-surrender-military-robot-first-time-11825010 …

Putin's Troops Surrender Position To Robots For First Time: Zelensky 
Volodymyr Zelensky has said that robotic systems have carried out more than 22,000 missions on the front line in just three months, saving thousands of lives.

Exclusive: Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-linked-hackers-compromised-scores-ukrainian-prosecutors-email-accounts-2026-04-…

A look at the escalating global AI arms race, as the US, China, Russia, and others rush to build AI-backed autonomous weapons and defense systems (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/technology/china-russia-us-ai-weapons.html

The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.

Und wie immer schweigen die selbsternannten Free Speech Warrior …
Russia Fully Blocks WhatsApp - Slashdot https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/02/13/067244/russia-fully-blocks-whatsapp

254 soldiers per square kilometer: price Russia is paying to move front line - Euromaidan Press
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/15/254-soldiers-per-square-kilometer-price-russia-is-paying-to-move-front-line/

I read this fascinating thread while listening to Qobuz and by sheer coincidence, this track came on and it seems horribly appropriate:
#IfYouTolerateThisYourChildrenWillBeNext Manic Street Preachers on Qobuz https://open.qobuz.com/track/55341288
https://mastodon.social/@sellathechemist/116075306722957554
@… - The Russians cannot be trusted. At best the Russians will buy time, and then have another go.
When will European governments call a spade a spade and really push to disconnect from Russian oil and gas? If that means buying it from the US interim so be it. But then really push hard for energy and military security.
Russia is NOT going away. Nor is its hatred of Europe which is why the've been waging war on us in myriad ways for the last 20 years.
4/end
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/14/alexei-navalny-poisoning-death-russia-frog-toxin

Iran says Russia and China providing 'military cooperation' (Carlo Martuscelli/Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-abbas-araghchi-says-russia-and-china-providing-military-cooperation/
http://www.memeorandum.com/260315/p23#a260315p23

Betrayal of European allies by the US, again, supporting Russia in a time when it is economically close to collapse. The US is prolonging the war in Ukraine and helping Putin as usual.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03…

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

By @…
Many people have a misconception about why the Russians are struggling to make progress on the front line [..] They think it's because Russia is weak, and therefore see the stalemate as evidence that Russia isn't as strong as sometimes described. That perception is wrong.
The reason [is] that Ukraine is very strong. Russia has th…

BREAKING: Russia killed opposition leader Navalny with dart frog poison, UK official says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/breaking-russia-killed-opposition-leader.html

Is dit een waarschuwing en een les voor stadsverwarming in Nederland?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/14/soviet-era-heating-system-ukraine-russia-visual-guide?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

How a Soviet-era heating system exposes Ukraine to Russian attack – a visual guide
Communal central heating means Moscow can plunge entire neighbourhoods into cold with a single strike

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
🧵 👇
RUSSIA FREE FALL 2026: SHARPEST INFLATION SPIKE, COMPANIES DEFAULT Vlog 1289: War in #Ukraine
#Russia experiences the sha…

Ik ben benieuwd hoe goed Nederland hiertegen is bestand
https://www.euractiv.com/news/russia-attack-on-power-grid-brought-poland-to-brink-of-blackout-warsaw-says/

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/zelenskiy-says-us-too-often-asks-ukraine-not-russia-concessions-2026-02-14/

Осужденный преступник сделает все, чтобы помочь России.
https://social.wildeboer.net/@jwildeboer/116220630817590696

Scoop: U.S. suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine (Hans Nichols/Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/14/congress-cuba-russia-trump-administration-congress
http://www.memeorandum.com/260414/p128#a260414p128

"If we made the green energy transition this war would be unthinkable and these authoritarians wouldn’t be in power — not in the US, not in Iran, not in Saudi Arabia, not in Russia. Hydrocarbons are killing our freedom and just plain killing us."
Timothy Snyder
#Zitate #quotes
…

Timothy Snyder (@timothysnyder.bsky.social)
If we made the green energy transition this war would be unthinkable and these authoritarians wouldn’t be in power — not in the US, not in Iran, not in Saudi Arabia, not in Russia. Hydrocarbons are killing our freedom and just plain killing us.

NATO must impose costs on Russia, China over cyber and hybrid attacks, says deputy chief https://therecord.media/nato-must-impost-costs-russia-china-cyber-hybrid-deputy-secretary

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,252,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

As King of the Netherlands, you do what government wants you to do, like visiting Trump.
But then you make sure you show up with black dancers, and speech about the need for 'reliable partners serving common interests', 'ruthless aggressors such as Russia', and 'essential international organisations' :)

Ukraine has the full right to defend itself against Russian aggression
and cannot be forced to cede territory,
Hungary's election winner,
Peter Magyar, said on April 13
in response to a question from a Kyiv Independent reporter.
"If someone says this
— no matter how long Fidesz politicians have said similar things
— you should ask them what would happen if Russia attacked Hungary:
which Hungarian county would they give up?"

Asking Ukraine to cede land 'unworthy' of Hungary's 1956 resistance, Magyar says
"If someone says this — no matter how long Fidesz politicians have said similar things — you should ask them what would happen if Russia attacked Hungary: which Hungarian county would they give up?" Peter Magyar said in response to a question from a Kyiv Independent reporter.

#BlackMetal discovery of the day:
Aeonus - Омикрон Эридана
Space Black Metal /Atmospheric Black Metal from Russia
https://projectaeonus.bandcamp.com/album/-

RE: https://wandering.shop/@cstross/116404939282452305
Good grief -Russia funding a US pressure group

Alexei Navalny died after being poisoned with dart frog toxin by Russia, UK says | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/navalny-death-poison-russia-putin-kremlin-b2920427.html

Due to RUSSIA, there is no electricity in UKRAINE for 20-30 hours, – Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/15/due-to-russia-there-is.html

Russia confirms it has blocked WhatsApp, citing Meta's "unwillingness to comply with Russian law", and proposes that Russians switch to the state-owned Max app (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/technology/russia-blocks-me…

Scoop: Trump rejected Putin offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/iran-nuclear-uranium-trump-russia-putin
http://www.memeorandum.com/260313/p102#a260313p102

Ukraine has said its offensive cyber operations last year inflicted $220 million worth of damage on Russia, and indirect losses exceeding $1.5 billion.
https://tvpworld.com/92030219/ukraine-cyber-ops-caused-220-mln-damage-to-russia

Cyber attacks inflicted $220 mln losses on Russia, says Kyiv
Both Ukraine and Russia now deploy hacking and digital disruption alongside conventional military operations.

Sales of walkie-talkies have risen by 27%, while pagers used to communicate with clients and staff have increased by 73%. Demand for paper maps of Moscow has nearly tripled.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/russia-internet-blackouts-w…

MISSILE ATTACK IN RUSSIA: UAVs attack the economy, and “Flamingos” finish off the warehouses!: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/missile-attack-in-russia-uavs.html

Ukraine update: As support from USA drops 99%, Russia continues to advance at terrible cost. Starlink-driven advances are nor REAL, and Pokrovsk is falling.
Support Ukraine and true journalism by sharing the friend link to bypass the paywall: https://medium.co…

A Diplomatic Illusion
Live from Ukraine 🇺🇦

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
KREMLIN VOICES ADMIT #RUSSIA’S ECONOMY COLLAPSE Vlog 1319: War in #Ukraine
Pro-

Iran calls Ukraine legitimate target for aiding "Israel" with drone interceptors. For years, Tehran has armed Russia with Shaheds - Euromaidan Press
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/14/iran-calls-ukraine-legitimate-target-for-aiding-israel-with-drone-interceptors-for-years-tehran-has-armed-russia-with-shaheds/

Iran is receiving 'military cooperation' from Russia and China, foreign minister says (Ayman Mohyeldin/MS NOW)
https://www.ms.now/news/iran-war-military-russia-china-foreign-minister
http://www.memeorandum.com/260314/p68#a260314p68

Knife in Maduro’s back: Russia missed US plans in Venezuela, Putin loses Latin America: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/15/knife-in-maduros-back-russia.html

President Aliyev accuses Russia of deliberately striking Azerbaijan’s embassy in Kyiv three times: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/president-aliyev-accuses-russia-of.html

Suspended U.S. Sanctions Add a Political Win to Russia's Economic Gains (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/world/europe/russia-oil-suspended-sanctions-economy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.Y2FE.FRGSiMtetT5e&smid=url-share
http://www.memeorandum.com/260314/p28#a260314p28

How on earth can we expect Ukraine to organize elections when Russia doesn't even want to halt/stop attacking and advancing in Ukraine... It is simple, if Russia stops fighting in Ukraine more things are possible, but until then not.
#russia #ukraine

Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia of 'deliberate attack' on country's embassy in Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/azerbaijans-president-accuses-russia-of.html

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
🧵 👇
#RUSSIA ARMY TRAPPED IN MOLDOVA, #ATLANT AERO HUGE STRIKE IN TAGANROG Vlog 1288: War in Ukraine
1,500 Russian soldiers wit…

'A series of loud explosions' — Ukraine 'destroys' key Russian drone factory in Taganrog, SBU says
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.

Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/telegram-throttled-internet-russia.html

Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.

The scale of Orbšn’s defeat has left Moscow with little choice but to acknowledge the loss of a key partner in Europe.
“Hungary made its choice. We respect that choice,” Russian Foreign Minister Peskov said on Monday.
“We were never friends with Orbšn,” said Peskov,
adding that Moscow remained open to dialogue and to building good, mutually beneficial relations with Budapest.
Moscow appears to be playing down the loss of a key ally in Europe,
striking a tone rem…

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block platform, push users to state app https://therecord.media/whatsapp-russia-blocked-state

Russia dismisses two generals after failed assaults on the Dobropillya axis: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/15/russia-dismisses-two-generals-after.html

Magyar becomes unwelcome for Putin after election win | RBC-Ukraine
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-adds-hungary-to-unfriendly-countries-1776086555.html

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
KREMLIN IN SHOCK: UKRAINE’S NEW PLAN ACCELERATES #RUSSIA COLLAPSE Vlog 1320: War in #Ukraine

Russia strikes Lviv playground, debris falls onto Kyiv residential building as drones attack Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/15/russia-strikes-lviv-playground-debris.html

In Russia, an A-60 aircraft, a rare laser weapon carrier, has been hit! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/in-russia-an-a-aircraft.html

Zelenskyy Calls For Strong Security Guarantees Against 'Slave To War' Putin
https://www.rferl.org/a/zelenskyy-call-strong-security-guarantees-against-russia-putin/33678350.html

ICE invading Minny is like when Hitler invaded Russia in winter.
That metro has a high concentration of motivated liberals with the means to organize and act.
https://bsky.app/profile/resnikoff.bsky.social/post/3mcfyff5ugs2x

Ned Resnikoff (@resnikoff.bsky.social)
Folks, Trump has brought the full force of ICE to bear on a mid-sized city and he can't even stop the demonstrations there. He's not going to be able to cancel the midterm elections by fiat or station his goons outside more than a handful of polling places.

In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/world/europe/europe-munich-rubio-russia.html

From the Dutch intel service: Russia targets Signal and WhatsApp accounts in cyber campaign
https://english.aivd.nl/latest/news/2026/03/09/russia-targets-signal-and-whatsapp-accounts-in-cyber-campaign

Russia targets Signal and WhatsApp accounts in cyber campaign | AIVD
Russian state hackers are engaged in a large-scale global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants. The Dutch intelligence and security services MIVD and AIVD can...

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict (Alan Rappeport/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/trump-russia-oil-sanctions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.DRxa.X5wRjcuUnGs6&smid=nytcore-ios-share
http://www.memeorandum.com/260312/p143#a260312p143

In my world setting a June deadline in February is just saying, I don't care and I don't put any pressure on Russia... It is predictable that until June Russia and the USA will make bilateral deals and leave Ukraine hang out to dry...
#trump #zelensky

Zelenskyy says US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war
The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said the U.S. plans to pressure both sides to meet this timeline. Zelenskyy spoke to reporters on Friday, with comments released on Saturday. Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have forced nuclear power plants to cut output. Over 400 drones and about 40 missiles targeted the energy grid. The strikes have increased power deficits, leading to extended outages…

Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents’ personal information is down after huge ‘Russian cyberattack,’ founder says | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-information-leak-website-down-russia-cyberattack-b2900713.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,250,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Zelensky, Merz speak out against US easing Russia oil sanctions
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5783339-zelensky-merz-speak-out-against-us-easing-russia-oil-sanctions/

The US has ignored compelling evidence that Russia has been helping Iran to target US bases in the Middle East
-- because it “trusts” Vladimir Putin,
according to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
https://www.

'Even in Russia, they don't treat children like this': A family's nightmare in ICE detention (Mike Hixenbaugh/NBC News)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/russian-family-ice-detention-dilley-texas-nightmare-immigration-rcna258377
http://www.memeorandum.com/260213/p116#a260213p116

#GiftLink
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/trump-russia-oil-sanctions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.l62o.tnk7KHqotePG&smid=url-share

Russia just laid out its Ukraine war endgame — here's what Moscow actually wants: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/russia-just-laid-out-its.html

Russia confirms $12 trillion pitch to Trump tied to Ukraine deal — White House stays silent on proposals: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/russia-confirms-trillion-pitch-to.html

Russia brings back 'pseudo-historian' Medinsky to head peace talks, reversing shift toward 'constructive' diplomacy: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/russia-brings-back-pseudohistorian-medinsky.html

Russia keeps delaying deadlines to capture Donbas as it seeks to cut Ukraine off from the Black Sea, Ukrainian lawmaker says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/12/russia-keeps-delaying-deadlines-to.html

Russia's Kerch ferry crossing under fire: Ukrainian special forces knock out Slavyanin—key vessel for weapon supply - Euromaidan Press
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/14/russias-kerch-ferry-crossing-under-fire-ukrainian-special-forces-knock-out-slavyanin-key-vessel-for-weapon-supply/

Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Officials in Russia (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/business/epstein-files-russia-putin.html
http://www.memeorandum.com/260210/p118#a260210p118

Senate Democrats question Trump's move to ease Russia oil sanctions
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5779882-democrats-demand-answers-trump-russia/

Russia coerces families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink devices after blockade: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/russia-coerces-families-of-ukrainian.html

Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/12/russia-targets-kyiv-ukrainian-cities.html

Ukraine hits Russia's BK-16 landing craft in Crimea and other targets in Russian-occupied territories, military says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/ukraine-hits-russias-bk-landing.html

Europe's new gamble on Russia's exiles, explained: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/europes-new-gamble-on-russias.html

Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/ukraine-destroys-half-of-russias.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,275,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/11/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,249,380 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/ukrainian-drones-strike-oil-depot.html

Munich now! Heated discussions about PEACE after Russia's WAR against Ukraine #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/14/munich-now-heated-discussions-about.html

FLAMINGO hits over 1000 km, ROBOTS replace INFANTRY – Russia can't break through!: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/flamingo-hits-over-km-robots.html

Armenia and the U.S. launch 'Trump Route' corridor without Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/15/armenia-and-the-us-launch.html

«FLAMINGO» EFFECT: ARSENALS with WEAPONS are burning ALL OVER RUSSIA! #Shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/13/flamingo-effect-arsenals-with-weapons.html

Poland’s Sejm passes amnesty bill for citizens who fought for Ukraine against Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/15/polands-sejm-passes-amnesty-bill.html

Russia effectively dismisses US-Ukraine peace framework, says it contradicts 'real' American plan: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/russia-effectively-dismisses-usukraine-peace.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,248,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Ukraine war latest: Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/ukraine-war-latest-russia-threatens.html

€90 BILLION FOR WEAPONS! As Russia attacks babies in Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s financial battering ram: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/billion-for-weapons-as-russia.html

Kyiv: Russia launches Kinzhal missiles at Ukraine, two shot down: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/11/kyiv-russia-launches-kinzhal-missiles.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,247,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/09/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Russia broke the energy ceasefire. The West can enforce one that lasts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-broke-the-energy-ceasefire.html

Russia reportedly restricts Telegram in latest push to tighten internet control: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-reportedly-restricts-telegram-in.html

Russia says 'long way to go' in Ukraine peace talks as Lavrov rejects US optimism: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-says-long-way-to.html

Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals, Ukraine says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/10/russia-threatens-families-of-ukrainian.html

US warns Russia not to share intelligence with Iran, Witkoff says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/us-warns-russia-not-to.html

Zelensky: Russia transferring drone tech to Iran for war against the U.S. and Israel: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/zelensky-russia-transferring-drone-tech.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,273,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,246,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/02/08/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html

Zelensky says Russia and Iran coordinating strikes across regions from Europe to the Middle East: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/zelensky-says-russia-and-iran.html

WHOA! IRAN UNDER ATTACK – RUSSIA IN PANIC! AFU reclaiming territories – real combat footage: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/whoa-iran-under-attack-russia.html

Ted Kronmiller: Russia won't have anywhere to sell its gas if the EU blocks the market #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/03/08/ted-kronmiller-russia-wont-have.html