@elonmusk, while you try to colonize Mars — Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space — Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations and to address sane Russians to stand.

— Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) February 26, 2022

Ukrainian crypto community is ready to provide a generous reward for any information about crypto-wallets of Russian and Belarusian politicians and their surroundings. War crimes must be pursued and punished! To share info please contact in Telegram: https://t.co/XHidwUQ8bE.

— Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) February 26, 2022

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BattleGrackle said:

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AP confirms via DoD sources that not one but TWO Il-76s were shot down roughly 50 miles south of Kyiv during a major airborne assault operation. We continue to update our original post:https://t.co/xqt2l7NU8y

— Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) February 26, 2022

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Makes me wonder if we have some "advisors" in country!

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Maybe "advisors" with trigger fingers

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Twitter video from the first day on here has a Brit talking to an American in the middle of a firefight. There are certainly a few foreigners fighting on Ukraines behalf.

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Putin is finished. He was actually done the moment they invaded Ukraine. The world has turned on him.

As mentioned before, their occupation of Ukraine isn't sustainable. Even if they had swept through and taken Kiev the first day.

However, I mentioned before that tanks and tracked vehicles do not move very quickly and that they are high maintenance vehicles.

I think the heavy tracked vehicles for Russia are just now nearing Kiev. Stoping those vehicles dead in their tracks will determine if Kiev is taken or not. Stay tuned.

I would not be surprised if Putin is taken out and dethroned by his own countrymen.

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From what ive read, this thread is the best explanation of what Putin was hoping for.

Watching Putin's attack on Ukraine play out, I am struck by the thought that Putin learned the lesson from the wrong Afghanistan war. And he has also vastly misunderstood post-Zelenskiy Ukraine. 1/?

— Zoya Sheftalovich (@zoyashef) February 26, 2022

BattleGrackle said:

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Russia must have sent their B team in these first attacks. Maybe they are holding back their best for a potential second wave or pushback from the west? Maybe still fighting with one hand behind their back? Or have we been overestimating them this whole time?

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Yes. Politicians and media have hyped Russia fear porn for years. It's good business.

Idiot, not even wearing shoes while she poses with a rifle. She won't do ****

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Idiot, not even wearing shoes while she poses with a rifle. She won't do ****

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That's why we should still be training kids in firearm handling and marksmanship in school and encouraging good citizenship including militia support.

Does anyone know if there is an osint twitter group going on this morning? Couldn't find one.

❗️ ⚡️ Колона російських окупантів помічена за 30 км від Енергодару !!!

Саме там знаходиться Запорізька АЕС. Якщо є можливість - даємо відсіч самотужки.#ukraine #Ukrainian #UkraineWar #ukraineunderattack #Запоріжжя #Запорожье #Енергодар pic.twitter.com/9hpHA6gqm3

— nws (@load_pm) February 26, 2022

A column of Russian occupiers was spotted 30 km from Energodar !!! That's where the Zaporozhye NPP is located. If there is an opportunity - we repel alone.

Окружная с. Осипенко Бердянский р-н Запорожская обл. колонна расейских оккупантов. До Мариуполя 70 км. pic.twitter.com/fmPBvkBlxM

— Х... Бердянск (@PVB40) February 26, 2022

District with. Osipenko Berdyansk district Zaporozhye region column of Russian invaders. Mariupol is 70 km away.

Chechens have taken positions already in Ukraine.

❗️In #Zaporozhye, people are looking for the shooter who opened fire on civilians in a bomb shelter #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/NgWmV3hwCT

— Beczka (@Beczkax1) February 26, 2022

EDIT - Note the markings info on the bottom right corner.

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https://twitter.com/GeorgeSzamuely/status/1497376342924476423?s=20&t=byGnyvY4nH-KlxZ-HFB7mQ

"The world is united against Russia!" Media barely notice that the two most populous nations on earth--India and China--both abstained in the UN Security Council vote condemning Russia.

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This isn't about Russia vs. Ukraine. It's the beginning of WW3.

We might have the technical superiority but they've got the West outnumbered 3 to 1.

Not good, Bob.

Things are starting to feel very fucky. https://t.co/LVeHhYXp7n

— Quoth the Raven 🇺🇦 (@QTRResearch) February 26, 2022

Take out the question mark and everything after it

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BREAKING:
🇹🇷Turkey has closed the Black Sea for Russian warships due to Putin’s aggression against Ukraine

— Illia Ponomarenko (@IAPonomarenko) February 26, 2022

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Escalation.

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Does anyone know if there is an osint twitter group going on this morning? Couldn't find one.

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One is starting up in 20 minutes.

added the important quote.

China and India are with Russia on this one.

We might as well start naming the Axis and Allies.....

TChaney said:

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Russian soldiers captured by Ukrainian civilians... #UkraineRussiaWar #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Kiev pic.twitter.com/KpR9U5jT9u

— Mansoor Nisar (@Mansoornisar123) February 26, 2022

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It sounded like a "what's wrong with you" was thrown out there.

Guide on how to take out Russian tanks by _afv_recognition_ on Instagram. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #OSINT pic.twitter.com/e2NRHtZA2y

— G. Sanders 🌻🇺🇦 (@Professor_GS123) February 26, 2022

Some useful info you might just need in the future.

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Does anyone know if there is an osint twitter group going on this morning? Couldn't find one.

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One is starting up in 20 minutes.

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Just saw that as well. Thanks!

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BREAKING:
🇹🇷Turkey has closed the Black Sea for Russian warships due to Putin’s aggression against Ukraine

— Illia Ponomarenko (@IAPonomarenko) February 26, 2022

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Escalation.

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Little late since they're all already there...

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https://twitter.com/GeorgeSzamuely/status/1497376342924476423?s=20&t=byGnyvY4nH-KlxZ-HFB7mQ

"The world is united against Russia!" Media barely notice that the two most populous nations on earth--India and China--both abstained in the UN Security Council vote condemning Russia.

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This isn't about Russia vs. Ukraine. It's the beginning of WW3.

We might have the technical superiority but they've got the West outnumbered 3 to 1.

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No way India sides with China in any military action.

India may try not to get involved but they are not aiding with China.

India is not "with" Russia on this and are in a border dispute with China.

They are in a difficult position. They get 80% of their weapons from Russia. They need those weapons and parts to deter against an increasingly hostile China. So if they cut off Russia, they are more vulnerable themselves.

They have been working to diversify their military supply chain but that takes time.

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Escalation.

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Little late since they're all already there...

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Turkey is denying that report.

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I wish I could share more,but for now I can say it’s pretty obvious to many that something is off with #Putin

He has always been a killer,but his problem now is different & significant

It would be a mistake to assume this Putin would react the same way he would have 5 years ago

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 26, 2022

I'm going to file this under no *****

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If Putin loses his rationality he may react in an unexpected way to severe sanctions, like a cornered animal, unpredictable.

NATO really needs to understand and think through any response.

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You shoot a cornered animal that is acting that way.

🇺🇦
18+ Fight with the Russian occupier on the outskirts of Ivankov.
Stay strong Ukraine.💪#VolodymyrZelenskyy #Ukraine #Kyiv #Ivankov pic.twitter.com/hhSYIj6pSc

— General Raziq Salangi (@NRF_HINDUKUSH) February 26, 2022

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jabberwalkie09 said:

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I wish I could share more,but for now I can say it’s pretty obvious to many that something is off with #Putin

He has always been a killer,but his problem now is different & significant

It would be a mistake to assume this Putin would react the same way he would have 5 years ago

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 26, 2022

I'm going to file this under no *****

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If Putin loses his rationality he may react in an unexpected way to severe sanctions, like a cornered animal, unpredictable.

NATO really needs to understand and think through any response.

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You shoot a cornered animal that is acting that way.

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i think the oligarchs might be looking for a way to do that right about now.

Either way, the Russians have ample naval assets. That ship has sailed, so to speak.

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No way India sides with China in any military action.

India may try not to get involved but they are not aiding with China.

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The last question to Biden during his "Significant Sanctions" speech the other day was from an Indian reporter asking about Indian support. Don't remember the exact quote but Biden essentially said India ghosted us.


Everyone is so focused on the moment to moment happening in Ukraine, they are missing the big picture. This IS a war between western financial/military interest vs the eastern ones.

Indian is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Looks like they found their dance partners.

Was wondering when Soros might start to feel the financial pinch. He has over a billion dollars invested in Ukraine.

I have witnessed Ukraine transform from a collapsing part of the Soviet Union to a liberal democracy and an open society. It has faced countless acts of Russian aggression, but has persisted.

— George Soros (@georgesoros) February 26, 2022