For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[ChloeTzang]

Welcome to the awakening. It's not as though the road Trump traveled wasn't telegraphed in his campaign speeches and his cabinet choices. It is a brightly lit expressway with giant signs announcing his lunacy and the path of ruin he has taken us down.

Trump, for the next three years, will dig all of America a hole so deep... we will emerge in China.

He's got one year. The 2026 mid-terms will toast and roast him and he's done.

 

[ChloeTzang]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991888091456397656

 

[ChloeTzang]

Welcome to the awakening. It's not as though the road Trump traveled wasn't telegraphed in his campaign speeches and his cabinet choices. It is a brightly lit expressway with giant signs announcing his lunacy and the path of ruin he has taken us down.

Trump, for the next three years, will dig all of America a hole so deep... we will emerge in China.

Sadly, I thought is rhetoric on Ukraine was just yap yap yap for his MAGA followers and that he woulr in reality be pratical about the whole thing once elected. Instead he's gone the other way - as he has on H1-B visas as well, and that, amongst other things, has cost him MTG - and she reflects the MAGA base very accurately. THAT is going to cost Trump bigtime - I see Laura Loomer has been busy panicking over MTG resigning. Anyhow, between his craziness on the H1-B's and MTG, Trump's 2026 wipeout will be a sight for the ages, and well-deserved. If he'd just stuck to what won him the Presidency, he could have been a great President. As it is, he's turned himself into a walking talking disaster.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar

NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to indicate that his demands have not fundamentally changed since the August 2025 Alaska summit.

Other Key Takeaways:

• Reported Russian government insiders also indicated that the Kremlin does not support the proposed 28-point peace plan.
• Russian officials are setting informational conditions to reject the 28-point peace plan, which acquiesces to many — but not all — of Russia’s persistent war demands.
• The Kremlin has thus far failed to set conditions for the Russian people to accept anything less than a full Russian victory in Ukraine.
• The Kremlin has similarly rejected US-proposed ceasefires and negotiations in recent months, while Ukraine has consistently shown a willingness to engage and compromise.
• The proposed peace plan would not bring Russia and Ukraine closer to a just and lasting peace but would set conditions for renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine in the future.
• Putin and Russian military commanders continue to promote the false narrative that a Russian victory is inevitable in order to push Ukraine and the West into acquiescing to Russian demands.
• Russian milbloggers and Ukrainian officials both refuted many of the Russian commanders’ claimed successes.
• Russia’s battlefield successes are not inevitable, and the Kremlin is intensifying efforts to aggrandize recent Russian military activity to advocate that Ukraine surrender terrain in Donetsk Oblast that Russian forces are unlikely to actually seize.
• Ukrainian forces continue to counterattack in the Pokrovsk direction, where the situation remains serious and dynamic.
• Russian military command appears to be redeploying relatively elite forces to the Pokrovsk direction, likely in response to the slowed rate of Russian advances.
• Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Pokrovsk. Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump has ensured the USA has no real role as a leader of the free world anymore. USA is on it's own from here on in.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Well, I see Trump has lost Nigel Farage as well

 

[ChloeTzang]

Today is Holodomore Rememberance Day, remember the 7,000,000 Ukranians murdered by the Russians in 1932-33

Holodomor Remembrance Day is an annual commemoration held on the fourth Saturday of November to honor the victims of the Holodomor, a man-made famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 that resulted in millions of deaths. The Holodomor was a massive man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 that killed at least seven million Ukrainians, deliberately engineered by Stalin and the Russians, partly to suppress Ukrianian nationalism.

At 16:00, people across Ukraine and around the world light a Candle of Remembrance to honour the millions of Ukrainians who were deliberately starved to death by the Russians. “Remember us – for we once lived.”

The Holodomor of 1932–1933 was a genocide planned in Moscow. Food was seized by force, villages were blocked, escape was forbidden, and those who resisted were persecuted. Millions were killed. Their voices survived through the testimonies of those who lived through the violence and carried the memory forward. In the occupied territories, the Russians have torn down all memorials to the Holodomor as they work on a reprise.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Regardless of anything else, Putin has no intention of stopping the war on Ukraine. All he wants is to eliminate US support for Ukraine.

 

[ChloeTzang]

THIS is who Trump has decided to side with.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1992163300008976479

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump Misjudged Zelensky Completely (w/ Mark Hertling)​

Bill Kristol is a shit from way back, but Hertling is switched on and he worked with the Ukraine military for a couple of years.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Zelensky’s BRILLIANT Speech Just Cut Through the Political Chaos!

Zelensky’s brilliant, razor-sharp speech just sliced through weeks of political noise and confusion. While Washington panders to Putin and Europe loads new arguments to support UA, Ukraine’s president delivered something almost no one else has managed: true moral clarity.

In this video, I break down what Zelensky actually said, why it hit so hard, and how it reshapes the debate over aid, strategy, leadership, and the future of the war. This was not just another speech—it was a moment of truth in the middle of a political storm.

 

[ChloeTzang]

There's a BIG Crisis Brewing for Russia in Occupied Ukraine

There's a looming crisis growing in Ukraine in the regions occupied by Russia. As a result of the methods Russia has used in its war against Ukraine, many environmental problems have been created and left untreated. Russia has managed to destrpy the environment of the territories it's occupied, as well as destroy any potential use. It's not just the cities, but entire regions. Even if Russia manages to keep these territories, they will get nothing of value. The cities and towns are rubble. rural land is devastated, with everything destroyed....south eastern Ukraine is returning to being a dustbowl, Crimea has no water....

From the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, to regular dust storms, to the impact of fiber optic cables and explosives spread over thousands of kilometers, its becoming increasingly clear that Russia has destroyed most of the value of the land in the Donbas they intend to occupy. Whether Russia wins or loses the war, the benefit to them that comes from holding this territory is less than many people realize. This in turn gives us a window into the psychology of Vladimir Putin - he is not seeking a victory for practical reasons, but for desperate and emotional ones.

 

[ChloeTzang]

So now Trump has the US Army Secretary working n behalf of Putin and Russia. Sick as fuck.

Trump might be holding some of the cards, but he certainly has lost his marbles.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump's "peace dea" ffers neither peace nor a deal. All it does is weaken Ukraine, give Putin an opportunity to rebuld the Russian military and come back for Round Three.

Trump is simply acting on behalf of Putin and it doesn't really matter why. His "Peace Plan" is a non-starter and he refuses to offer the only guarantee that counts - boots on the ground. After all, the US offered security guarantees under the Budapest memorandum and the USA reneged. Putin signed a guarantee of Ukrainie's territorial integrity and broke that agreement. Putin's words means nothing. Trump's guarantees mean nothing.

The war will continue, with or without the USA. If its without the USA, Trump has made the USA irrelevant as an ally.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump no longer has many cards. ales of military equipment is one. The EU is paying - that will just hurt the US Defense industry.

Intel is about the only card Trump has left and the Ukraine has been workingtoreplace their reliance on US Intel since Kursk.

Zelensky and Ukraine will continue the fight and Trump willlook like a malignant moron. That, and the USA will no longer have any allies.

The Senate right now is working on a sanctions bill which indicates where the GOP is regarding support to Ukraine. Hard to believe given Trump's declining GOP support he would risk losing even more by throttling Ukraine aid. I guess we can only wait and see...US leverage is pretty much gone anyhow and this is just pointless grandstanding by Trump. His trying to force Ukraine to do anything is pointless - he and Witkoff have no understabnding of Ukraine, Russia, or this war. The only debate right now is, "is there going to be a russian federation after this war ?" I suspect no, Russia is going to disintegrate and collapse into civil war

 

[ChloeTzang]

German Media is calling this the Trump-Putin Pact

Europe just delivered another strong show of support for Zelensky — but that’s not the headline. The real story is the unexpected new support that quietly moved into Ukraine’s corner at the same time. This wasn’t random, and it wasn’t symbolic. It signals a deeper strategic alignment that’s about to reshape how the Kremlin interprets the next moves on the battlefield and in diplomacy.
- the only EU states in favor of Trump's capitulation proposal are of course Orban and Fico
- Poland has said they will make their own decisions on security. They have also said that any proposals must take into account the fact that Russia is a country that does not honor agreements.
- Pavel says the bloodshed could stop at once with a ceasefire which Russia continues to refuse
- Any peace olan must NOT punish the victim
- Even Nigel Farage!!!!! is saying Trump's proposal is unacceptable
- The WSJ torches Trump's "peace plan" rather brutally

In this update, I break down why Europe’s move matters, who this new supporter is, why their timing is critical, and what it all means for the next 48–72 hours of the war. If you want to understand the unfolding geopolitical landscape — and why this surprise ally completely changes the calculation — this is the context you need right now.
- GOP pushback in Congress has been widespread - "unserious nonsense" from one HOP rep
- Newt Gingrich - "we need to study Churchill, not Chamberlain" (which btw the way is unfair to Chamberlain - he wa sbuying time. Trump is actively siding with the enemy)
- bipartisan rejcction of Trump's capitulation plan in Congress.
- Discharge petition coming immediately after THanksgiving to force crippling sanctions on Russia - rank and file members have decided to act - enough RFepublican that are pro-Ukraine to force this thru in conjunction with Democrats

"Russia needs to crawl out of Ukraine on their knees beggig for mercy"

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russia’s System Is Moving Toward a Breaking Point​

Russia’s sudden push for a peace deal is not a diplomatic shift. It is a sign that the Kremlin feels pressure it can no longer manage. This video explains why Moscow is urgently demanding negotiations and why the timing reveals deep military and economic strain across the Russian state.

The analysis shows how Iran, China, and North Korea each fear the consequences of a Russian breakdown. These governments rely on Russia for discounted energy, weapons testing, ammunition trade, and political support. A weakening Russian state threatens the stability of their own regimes. This is why they want Moscow to secure a pause before Ukraine’s deep strikes and infrastructure attacks create even greater pressure inside Russia.

We examine the reported peace plan moving quietly through Washington and explain how its terms lock in territory taken by force. We also review the strikes against Russia’s substations, refineries, and logistics hubs, the shutdown at Tuapse, the damage at Syzran, and Moscow’s admission that it intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones in a single night. These events show how far Ukraine can reach and why the Kremlin wants time to stabilize.

The video also covers the economic indicators behind Russia’s negotiation push, including shrinking gold reserves, weak bank liquidity, ammunition shortages from North Korea, and growing complaints from regions that cannot meet recruitment or payment obligations. Combined with rising social tension and visible infrastructure strain, these signs point to a state under extreme pressure.

This investigation explains why Russia seeks peace now, what dictators gain from a ceasefire, and why stabilizing Moscow has become essential for authoritarian regimes that depend on Russia to maintain their own positions.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Russia Only Talks Peace When Losing
01:04 Authoritarian Network Under Threat
02:00 Jason Smart Introduction
02:33 What Is Really Happening Inside Russia
03:12 The Peace Plan Trap
04:04 Forced Territorial Concessions
04:43 Russia’s Low Value Withdrawals
05:12 Eastern Ukraine at Risk
05:53 Russia Cannot Afford the War
06:18 Catastrophic Russian Losses
06:56 Visible Internal Collapse
07:33 How Russia Survives
07:55 North Korea’s Artillery Lifeline
08:44 Iran’s Drone Pipeline
09:29 China as Economic Oxygen
10:08 Why Moscow Wants Peace
10:50 Venezuela Distraction
11:26 Joint Cyberattacks on the West
11:55 Matryoshka Influence Network
12:26 Russia’s Shadow Alliances
13:00 The Danger of a Bad Deal
13:40 Only Russian Defeat Brings Peace
14:20 Closing Message

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russia Implodes As Putin Makes His Final Gambit​

The “Ukraine peace agreement” bears every hallmark of having been drafted in the Kremlin, laundered through Washington, and then handed to Kyiv as if it were a genuine proposal. We examine what’s inside it, who benefits, and why it is triggering alarm across Ukraine’s political and military leadership.

At the same time, Russia has escalated again — striking directly on the Romanian border, risking a wider war inside NATO territory. These attacks come as the Kremlin faces mounting internal chaos.

Russia’s economy is collapsing faster than the regime can hide it. Regions can’t pay soldiers. The government is quietly selling off its gold reserves to plug gaping holes in the budget. Across Russia, key sectors are buckling: the coal industry is going into freefall, energy revenues continue to crater, and the ruble is sliding despite the Central Bank burning through reserves and forcing banks into desperate measures.

We also look at several developing stories across the Russian Federation and inside occupied territories — each one pointing to a regime under extreme pressure, failing on every front.

 

[dmallord]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991888091456397656

This is a leader. She projects someone standing up for the will of the people and the pride of a nation.

What we have as a 'leader' is a bone-spur draft dodger, who lacks morals and believes it's fine to demand others surrender to invaders who deserve their spoils of war. Asshole of a guy, to put it mildly.

 

[ChloeTzang]

USA to Cut Weapons and intel for Ukraine in an attempt to force Ukraine to Capitulate​

 

[ChloeTzang]

Trump's ultimatum and the limits of US leverage over Ukraine​

Donald Trump has given Ukraine a Thanksgiving deadline to accept a 28-point peace plan negotiated with Russia. In this video, I discuss Trump's leverage over Ukraine, and why Zelensky has little choice but to reject the plan, even if it risks losing the United States as a strategic partner.

0:00 Trump's Thanksgiving ultimatum
0:40 How much leverage does the U.S. really have?
5:51 A good plan for Russia
8:51 Why the plan is a disaster for Ukraine
10:28 Zelensky's response and political reality
11:57 Europe's diplomacy has failed

Trump will not only come out of this looking like a loser, but he will come out with his reputation, such as it is, reduced to being a POS that even the GOP won't tolerate.

 

[ChloeTzang]

L118/L119: The Little British Gun That Refuses to Die in Ukraine​

The British L119 has become a highly effective tool for Ukrainian artillery — light, mobile, and unexpectedly durable under heavy use. Crews highlight its accuracy, fast setup, and low visibility to drones, allowing the 105mm gun to deliver precise strikes despite its smaller caliber.

Because it’s much lighter than Soviet systems, the L119 can be towed by a Humvee, moved by hand, and easily transported by air. With BAE Systems now supporting repairs in Ukraine, keeping it in service is simple.
In a drone-heavy war, the L119 proves that speed, precision, and survivability can rival raw firepower.

 

[ChloeTzang]

British Spartan APC - a FRONTLINE MONSTER

Ukraine turned decades-old FV103 Spartan carriers into fast, reliable battlefield workhorses. Lightweight, quiet, and highly mobile, these discarded vehicles became vital for rapid troop transport, medical evacuation, and maneuvering through terrain that stops heavier armor. Adapted with new weapons, comms, and drone countermeasures, the Spartans proved that simplicity, speed, and smart tactics can outperform expectations in a modern, drone-saturated war.

 

[ChloeTzang]

"We are changing the rules of the game. We are the hunters." Ukraine SOF

Ukrainian SOF shot down a Russian helicopter hunting drones with a drone during a long range drone strike. SOF drones were en route to a deep target and spotted a Russian helicopter. Ukrainia drone dived down to hit it - with a long range drone FP-1.