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Strictly Business

Gideon's Substack • 21 implied HN points • 24 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Diplomacy Trump administration International relations Ukraine conflict
  1. Trump sees Ukraine as a failing business, not a cause to support. He wants to cut his losses and move on rather than help Ukraine.
  2. Russia's relationship with China is strengthening as a result of the war. This shows that America's efforts to weaken Russia have not paid off.
  3. Europe needs to find common ideals and reasons to fight together. Without that, they risk being stuck in a cycle of paying off threats without resolving the bigger issues.

Weekend Update #118: The Trump Administration’s Talking Points are Straight from Moscow

Phillips’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trump administration Foreign Policy Geopolitics Ukraine conflict
  1. Trump's team seems to be saying things that match Russian ideas about the war. This suggests they might be planning a deal that might not help Ukraine much.
  2. There's evidence that Ukraine is managing to strike Russian oil facilities, which can hurt Russia's economy. This shows Ukraine's strength, even without significant support from the U.S.
  3. Some political figures are spreading negative views about Ukraine's chances, even as the situation on the ground shows that Russia is facing difficulties. This creates a misleading narrative about Ukraine's future.

The Great Whitewash is Starting

Phillips’s Newsletter • 133 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Biden administration Ukraine conflict Political critique Government Accountability
  1. The Biden administration's foreign policy regarding Ukraine has been seen as a major failure, wasting a chance to enhance global stability.
  2. After the start of the invasion in 2022, the U.S. response was too cautious and led to prolonged conflict, drawing in multiple global regions.
  3. There are concerns that the administration is attempting to rewrite its failures to protect its reputation, similar to controversial actions from the previous administration.
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Ukraine Conflict Monitor- 06 January - 12 January 2024

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 216 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict
  1. Limited frontline changes in Ukraine last week; Operational-strategic situation remained unchanged.
  2. Russians targeted Ukrainian civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast, including a hotel where foreign journalists stayed.
  3. Russians made slight progress in certain areas, but overall tempo of attacks decreased; Ukrainian defensive posture remained unchanged.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor - 17 June – 23 June 2023 (Weekly update)

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 353 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict Russian military
  1. Ukrainian forces had minimal gains in the southern region, and the counteroffensive momentum has slowed down.
  2. Reports of an operational pause in the southern direction are unlikely as rotations of attacks continue on a regular basis.
  3. Russian artillery and ground units returned to previously occupied positions, with limited missile and drone attacks reported.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor - 22 July – 28 July 2023 (Weekly update)

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 334 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict
  1. Russian forces made no significant frontline changes in the Kharkiv Oblast despite ground and artillery attacks.
  2. In the Velyka Novosilka axis, Ukrainians captured Staromaiors'ke, but the main focus remained on the Orikhiv area.
  3. Ukrainian operations saw the deployment of the 10th Corps to revive their attacks and sustain continuous pressure on Russian forces.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 294 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict Military operations
  1. The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka Dam impacts military operations in the Kherson Oblast, allowing for potential redeployment of Russian forces.
  2. Ukrainian efforts to conduct a river-crossing operation across the Dnipro faced challenges due to the heightened military presence and destruction of the dam.
  3. The destruction of the dam temporarily restricts Ukrainian operations, impacting their ability to engage Russian forces in the Kherson direction.

The 2nd Anniversary Post

Comment is Freed • 138 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics UK politics US Politics Ukraine conflict International relations
  1. The subscription price will be going up soon, so it's a good idea to sign up now to lock in the current rate.
  2. In 2024, there will be a lot of focus on politics and elections on both sides of the Atlantic.
  3. The content will cover a variety of topics like policy issues, polling techniques, and global elections, with guest interviews to provide diverse perspectives.

Commentator

Castalia • 99 implied HN points • 11 Jan 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Ukraine conflict Cold War Military Strategy Academic Freedom
  1. Free speech is a hot topic, especially in schools. There are big debates about what should be allowed, and many believe we need to follow the rules of free speech laid out in the Constitution.
  2. In Ukraine, the fighting continues with no clear resolution in sight. While there are talks of peace, both sides seem determined to keep fighting, making it hard to reach an agreement.
  3. Science is struggling to make big breakthroughs, especially in areas like Alzheimer's research. Many believe that instead of finding new solutions, scientists are mostly just making small improvements.

NATO SUMMIT

Dana’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Ukraine conflict
  1. NATO support remains crucial for resupplying arms to Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia.
  2. U.S. has announced supplying Ukraine with cluster munitions to aid in their fight against dug-in Russian forces.
  3. There are important shifts in western views on Ukraine and Russia at the NATO summit, with strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty.