1/9 In light of the looming possibility of a retaliatory strike by iran and Israel, let's swiftly assess Israel's air defense capabilities. Quick assessment by Joni Askola

🎥Tankers of Azov Brigade of Ukrainian National Guard. #Azov #UkrainianArmy

My quick thread on why Europe and the US both need to wake up

This thread serves as a reminder amidst the ongoing russian disinformation campaigns

1/6 Better Late than Never: Good Air Defense News for Ukraine. Update by Joni Askola

My brief take on the potential impact on Ukraine of an escalation in the Middle East

1/7 It was a massive strategic mistake by russia and Trump to make Mike Johnson cut Ukraine aid already one year before elections. Quick take by Joni Askola

Finland restarted development of a wheeled 155mm Self Propelled Gun. This program was previously suspended in favour of procuring the South-Korean K9.

The program aims to combine a Sisu 8x8 truck chassis with the countries domestically developed 155K98 155mm Towed Howitzer.…

I wouldn't hold my breath. The discharge petition is still the way to go as Moscow Mike is playing games to delay Ukraine aid. The Democrats shouldn't fall for it

Ice melted during the night. Summer is almost there

I wrote a brief thread highlighting the strategic wisdom in Ukraine's utilization of 2024 for the mobilization, training, equipping, and rotation of troops while fortifying defensive lines. By doing that while securing more aid, Ukraine will make 2025 much easier for themselves.

Ukraine promises the West to launch a counteroffensive in 2025 if they help it 'hold out' in 2024. According to French military sources, 'he who mobilizes first will win' in Ukraine. But both sides 'don't want to take a decisive step.'

'In Ukraine, society is showing signs of…

The Discharge Petition to force Mike Johnson to put Ukrainian aid on the US House floor for a vote has gained 3 more signatures. All of them are Democrats. The total is now 194 out of 218 needed.

clerk.house.gov/DischargePetit…

It's been a minute, but we have a new thread from 'Karl,' the Estonian military analyst, on the war in Ukraine. With Holger Roonemaa:

Putin's track record is clear. If he cannot control something, he will destroy it. Ukrainians are not willing to die quietly under a Russian regime of slavery and torture, so Putin and his partners in Iran, North Korea, and China will obliterate the country unless stopped.

Russia today published its Mar '24 current account surplus. At +$13.4 bn, it's the biggest since Dec '22, i.e. since the G7 cap began. The EU chose to protect Greek shipping oligarchs over enforcing the G7 cap. Now Putin is rolling in cash, while Ukraine fights for survival...

'Russia shows no signs of stopping. And nor does Russia intend to stop with Ukraine. Russia presents a chronic threat.'

1/6 Macron is starting to back the talk with action. Update by Joni Askola

The Czech artillery ammunition initiative has managed to source shells from India, Pakistan and even Serbia, per Michael's contact. Deliveries very soon. 👀