@PhillipsPOBrien Avatar @PhillipsPOBrien Phillips P. OBrien

Phillips P. OBrien posts on X about ukraine, russia, china, donald trump the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [---------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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"The one reason it hasnt is interest rates have been so low. If they rose to [----] or 1980s levels; deficit spending would face real problems"
X Link 2021-04-11T18:38Z 199.2K followers, [--] engagements

"@BriW74 @Alan_Allport Yes he was and under no circumstances would Kennedy have launched nuclear weapons first"
X Link 2022-01-08T18:35Z 202.2K followers, [--] engagements

"And Russia has to start now. Waiting till May [--] is even too late. Ukraine has already started its societal mobilisation in training and equipment. M777s for Ukraine. A total of [--] pieces are expected in Ukraine more than half of them have already arrived. I think by the second half of May or early June we should expect the coming of a big tuning point in the war. https://t.co/qKCPG90lmV M777s for Ukraine. A total of [--] pieces are expected in Ukraine more than half of them have already arrived. I think by the second half of May or early June we should expect the coming of a big tuning point in"
X Link 2022-04-28T07:42Z 197.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Actually if you take out corruption it might match or the exceed the Russian defense budget in effectiveness"
X Link 2022-04-28T15:15Z 195.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Interesting time reference by Pres Biden in the announcement of the massive $33billon aid package. Wants to make sure Ukraine has significant success within [--] months. Ie before Russia could do a wide scale mobilisation were it so inclined"
X Link 2022-04-28T15:57Z 197.3K followers, [---] engagements

"To put the collapse in visual terms this chart from the article is pretty telling. Brexit tarrifs seem to mean that almost all post pandemic auto investment is going elsewhere"
X Link 2022-05-27T12:59Z 197.3K followers, [----] engagements

"I know there were some doubters that assured everyone the Russians never planned to shoot down HIMARS with S-400. But looks very much like they are trying too and in the process shot down one of their most advanced planes. https://x.com/michaeldweiss/status/1549201155540008960s=21&t=q353GdyuZgQ9wc30JZdFNQ A partial explanation of why the Russians might have left so many high value targets as sitting ducks for long range HIMARS fire. They really believed the (incredibly fanciful) talk that the S-400 could shoot them down in flight. https://t.co/k8MtZ35FoE"
X Link 2022-07-19T06:47Z 197K followers, [----] engagements

"Good map showing the wide area Ukraine can now hit from the recently liberated parts of Kharkiv. M270 MLRS has already been seen in recently-liberated Balakliia note their effective range against Russian groupings in Kupyansk and Izium as well as Russias ground lines of communications in the region. Pretty much the whole of the sector is in Ukrainian crosshairs. https://t.co/FexWs3UOYv M270 MLRS has already been seen in recently-liberated Balakliia note their effective range against Russian groupings in Kupyansk and Izium as well as Russias ground lines of communications in the region. Pretty"
X Link 2022-09-09T20:36Z 193.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Here is a picture of the European Parliament's @Europarl_EN vote saying that Russia is a state sponsor of terrorism. Whats maybe most interesting is that the opposition to the vote comes mostly from far left and far right (the red bulbs). Far Left and Right are converging"
X Link 2022-11-23T12:13Z 202.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Arresting image "Graveyard" of used shells fired by Russia against Kharkiv. Photo author: @Liberov https://t.co/R3O75gvWGK "Graveyard" of used shells fired by Russia against Kharkiv. Photo author: @Liberov https://t.co/R3O75gvWGK"
X Link 2022-12-04T12:05Z 202.1K followers, [---] engagements

"A stunning Romanesque interior to brighten your day. La iglesia abacial del Monasterio de Santa Mara la Real de Irache obra clave del romnico en Navarra. #FelizJueves https://t.co/dF8rg2OfN1 La iglesia abacial del Monasterio de Santa Mara la Real de Irache obra clave del romnico en Navarra. #FelizJueves https://t.co/dF8rg2OfN1"
X Link 2022-12-29T11:50Z 194.6K followers, 41.5K engagements

"Sums up the situation well. This Russian campaign is murderous but self-defeating. With each new missile attack on civilian infrastructure more and more Ukrainians believe in the need for struggle until the complete collapse of the putins regime. So what is the point of russian missile terror They kill rape loot destroy only because this is their nature With each new missile attack on civilian infrastructure more and more Ukrainians believe in the need for struggle until the complete collapse of the putins regime. So what is the point of russian missile terror They kill rape loot destroy only"
X Link 2022-12-31T12:51Z 202.2K followers, 51.9K engagements

"The remarkable thing is the intensely forced smiles on everyone's faces--they know the truth but are terrified of what the future holds. During Russia's New Year special on state TV they openly addressed the West to say "Like it or not Russia is enlarging" The rest of the clip should give you a general idea as to the mood in the studio. https://t.co/EcBxhEabS0 During Russia's New Year special on state TV they openly addressed the West to say "Like it or not Russia is enlarging" The rest of the clip should give you a general idea as to the mood in the studio. https://t.co/EcBxhEabS0"
X Link 2023-01-02T10:02Z 193.7K followers, 511.5K engagements

"@JimmySecUK Thanks for that. I had just seen fewer reports of the power being out and was wondering if that was actually the case or people had just stopped reporting it"
X Link 2023-01-02T11:01Z 193.7K followers, 10.4K engagements

"The definition of obsolete in case you want to argue that I implied it is supplied below. It means no longer built or used. Ive clearly argued tanks are becoming much more vulnerable but have never claimed that they have no use now"
X Link 2023-06-30T01:34Z 197.9K followers, 34.5K engagements

"People like @DavidSacks who called Ukraine a losing hand and talked up Russian power would really benefit from stopping talking. Sadly they dont"
X Link 2023-06-11T19:05Z 197.3K followers, 165.7K engagements

"We are now witnessing NATO supplied anti-air systems operated by Ukrainians protecting visiting African leaders from a possibly deadly bombardment by Russian missiles. The absurdity of Putin's war in a nutshell. I guess whats happening in the sky of Kyiv right now is clearly showing how relevant and realistic all those peace initiatives and attempts to find a middle ground solution for everyones good are. I guess whats happening in the sky of Kyiv right now is clearly showing how relevant and realistic all those peace initiatives and attempts to find a middle ground solution for everyones"
X Link 2023-06-16T08:46Z 193.9K followers, 327.8K engagements

"If Putin is going to try and stop Prigozhin with air power its going to take a major effort and much more accuracy/coordination than they have shown so far. Oh and the willingness to destroy Russian cities"
X Link 2023-06-24T08:59Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"The idea that a long war suited Russia an economically inefficient dictatorship never made a lot of sense"
X Link 2023-06-25T13:35Z 197.2K followers, 97.8K engagements

"Really pleased to see that this article has just appeared on @ForeignAffairs . It argues that we need to drop the whole notion of 'Great' Powers and indeed that we need to reassess the whole idea of what makes a state powerful. For now there is no paywall"
X Link 2023-06-29T05:21Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Hi all there has been quite a response to the @ForeignAffairs piece that was published last night. So I switched my midweek substack to discuss that in more depth. The article calls for the scrapping of the outdated (if it ever was in date) Great Power"
X Link 2023-06-30T02:59Z 197.9K followers, 20.8K engagements

"concept and its replacement with the idea of very few Full-Spectrum powers. Very few powers are 'great' (Russia was certainly not) and even full spectrum powers need to operate in coalitions (see the Indo Pacific). Its the start of something I hope"
X Link 2023-06-30T02:59Z 197.9K followers, 19.8K engagements

"They really are set on undermining everything that makes Twitter so useful"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:25Z 197.9K followers, 45K engagements

"Still might be free from the paywall but I dont know for how much longer"
X Link 2023-06-29T23:03Z 197.9K followers, 46.1K engagements

"Some decent context on the state of the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the @FT ==analysis by the UK Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin"
X Link 2023-07-10T16:36Z 197.9K followers, 199.5K engagements

"Americans acting like they can craft peace deals for Ukraine is typical of the mindset that has led US foreign policy down disastrous paths"
X Link 2023-07-13T01:13Z 197.9K followers, 220.4K engagements

"A really interesting story which highlights the trends in the war (and why they are heading in Ukraine's favor). Extreme Russian losses in equipment and the fact that Ukraine has received NATO support means that Ukraine now possesses more tanks than Russia"
X Link 2023-07-07T04:20Z 197.2K followers, 702.3K engagements

"If this is true--and I bet it is--Kelly should have resigned on the spot and made public that the President of the USA was discussing a great abuse of power. Covering it up for years reflects badly on him. Trump can only do what he does because he is enabled by many others"
X Link 2023-07-09T10:39Z 197.9K followers, 137.1K engagements

"Is this Erdogan calling Putin a busted flush"
X Link 2023-07-08T14:58Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Dictatorships lead to a lack of creativity and smother initiative and critical thinking"
X Link 2023-07-09T16:17Z 197.9K followers, 56.8K engagements

"Now starting to get worried I will be the last one here--though still cant be bothered to build up another social network presence. If twitter implodes I will probably just retreat into my substack"
X Link 2023-07-09T10:41Z 197.9K followers, 38.2K engagements

"Quick question. Is there a place where criticisms of the Russian use of cluster munitions from the start of the full-scale invasion have been collected"
X Link 2023-07-10T17:33Z 197.9K followers, 94.9K engagements

"@phinp Glad there was some"
X Link 2023-07-09T17:56Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Any confirmation of this If true Erdogan is doing a super flex against Russia. Wow"
X Link 2023-07-09T18:14Z 197.9K followers, 87.5K engagements

"If Erdogan and Biden actually do meet to discuss Sweden in NATO--the deal has to be very close NEW: Erdogan and Biden agree to meet at Nato summit in Vilnius to discuss Swedens membership bid in a phone call per Turkish presidency Erdogan says it is wrong to link Ankaras F-16 purchase request to Swedens Nato bid. But one thing stands out 1/ NEW: Erdogan and Biden agree to meet at Nato summit in Vilnius to discuss Swedens membership bid in a phone call per Turkish presidency Erdogan says it is wrong to link Ankaras F-16 purchase request to Swedens Nato bid. But one thing stands out 1/"
X Link 2023-07-09T18:10Z 202.1K followers, 84.3K engagements

"For the brilliant fashion sense Im assuming"
X Link 2023-07-09T19:00Z 197.9K followers, 41.3K engagements

"Though really--he did it didnt he"
X Link 2023-07-09T20:37Z 197.9K followers, 156.9K engagements

"This cant be right Have we learned nothing Conflating firepower and being powerful. I give up. Most powerful militaries in the world. [--]. United States [--]. Russia [--]. China [--]. India [--]. United Kingdom [--]. South Korea [--]. Pakistan [--]. Japan [--]. France [--]. Italy [--]. Turkey [--]. Brazil [--]. Indonesia [--]. Egypt [--]. Ukraine [--]. Australia Most powerful militaries in the world. [--]. United States [--]. Russia [--]. China [--]. India [--]. United Kingdom [--]. South Korea [--]. Pakistan [--]. Japan [--]. France [--]. Italy [--]. Turkey [--]. Brazil [--]. Indonesia [--]. Egypt [--]. Ukraine [--]. Australia"
X Link 2023-07-10T05:44Z 202.1K followers, 100.1K engagements

"The countours of the agreement with Ukraine and NATO are coming into shape. Looks like expedited membership when this war is over"
X Link 2023-07-10T10:44Z 197.9K followers, 159K engagements

"If this is the deal--European security will be ensured for decades. A cause for celebration for people who live on the continent"
X Link 2023-07-10T10:06Z 197.2K followers, 49.6K engagements

"@GerardAraud Absolutely--the wording will be crucial. Though politically will be very hard to row back from this I would think"
X Link 2023-07-10T10:14Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"How would Erdogan square EU membership (which would require membership of the Single Currency) with his fondness for low interest rates and a constantly depreciating currency"
X Link 2023-07-10T10:50Z 197.9K followers, 77K engagements

"Ukrainian military is unnervingly open about what they are targeting these days. Ammo depots and command and control"
X Link 2023-07-10T17:17Z 197.9K followers, 77.7K engagements

"And you know the next step will be a productive deal about Ukraine and NATO. They are not going to screw things up now. NATO is European security and Ukraine will have to join the alliance"
X Link 2023-07-10T20:00Z 197.9K followers, 26.6K engagements

"Wrote this [--] days after the full scale invasion. Obviously [--] years will be too soon for Russia--but does anyone think this is a possibility in a decade"
X Link 2023-07-10T20:39Z 198K followers, 89.1K engagements

"I know this parallel is not exact. However Germany was integrated into the European Coal and Steel community [--] years after Hitler and the Treaty of Rome was signed [--] years after that. Is it impossible to see a Russia that can be integrated into Europe somehow in a decade"
X Link 2023-07-10T20:50Z 200.6K followers, 60K engagements

"Hmmm from the film's slogan looks like they are ending this in 1811"
X Link 2023-07-10T21:16Z 197.9K followers, 77.4K engagements

"Maybe Im too much of an optimist but I cant imagine that a very good arrangement is not worked out between Ukraine and NATO in the coming hours. Too much is at stake and people seem aware of the historic moment"
X Link 2023-07-11T06:08Z 197.9K followers, 240.1K engagements

"Sometimes we get caught up in past assumptions and cant see whats right in front of our faces. It would be impossible to send Zelensky back to Ukraine disappointed or let down. The message it would send to Ukrainians and Russians (and the rest of Europe) wld be catastrophic"
X Link 2023-07-11T06:14Z [--] followers, 26.1K engagements

"A good deal is now an imperative"
X Link 2023-07-11T06:14Z 202.1K followers, 29.3K engagements

"I have to say its really pleasing to see the administration moving away from the timeworn and frankly distorting great power way of thinking. It wont help craft a sensible China policy for the US"
X Link 2023-07-11T06:55Z 197.9K followers, 52.7K engagements

"And yes I wrote about this question in @ForeignAffairs and described why the US can approach China with some confidence if it understands the real complexities of power"
X Link 2023-07-11T06:55Z 197.9K followers, 18.7K engagements

"Stoltenberg certainly making it sound like a very positive deal with Ukraine is being worked out"
X Link 2023-07-11T08:41Z 197.9K followers, 30.6K engagements

"Sounds like a pleasant meal it will be"
X Link 2023-07-11T08:47Z 197.3K followers, 37.4K engagements

"The announcements of support for Ukraine are coming thick and fast this morning. Germany and Norway have also made major commitments to go along with the French below. Might be an even better day than expected"
X Link 2023-07-11T10:06Z 197.9K followers, 28.4K engagements

"Now we have Zelensky's own contribution--and its not so upbeat. Clearly he wants more concrete language about the invitation of Ukraine to join NATO"
X Link 2023-07-11T10:25Z 197.9K followers, 26.3K engagements

"The negotiations are clearly intense on the language to be used. I still think Zelensky ends up getting a phrasing that he likes--but this is going right to the top of each government"
X Link 2023-07-11T12:05Z 197.9K followers, 67.8K engagements

"@Archer83Able Or even a little earlier There seem to be a series of explosions happening behind Russian lines. Lots of reports coming in"
X Link 2023-07-11T14:08Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"The argument that Ukraine cant be given a clear pathway to NATO membership because that would mean NATO would have to go to war with Russia now is truly baffling. Why would that be at all the case"
X Link 2023-07-11T14:38Z 197.2K followers, 103.9K engagements

"It really was a disappointing statement yesterday by NATO leaders on Ukraine's membership. When clarity was called for they created a word salad. Ive written a piece about it trying to make sense of the jumble"
X Link 2023-07-12T06:26Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"NATO leaders produced this text--which seems to offer Ukraine (eventually) a pre-pre invitation to membership (see paragraph 11). NATO looking to be in a position to extend an invitation--thats brave of them"
X Link 2023-07-12T06:26Z 197.9K followers, [--] engagements

"Zelensky sounding more upbeat today ⚡The results of the summit are good but if there was an invitation to #NATO they would be perfect Volodymyr #Zelensky said during the joint press conference with Jens #Stoltenberg. Ukraine understands that it cannot be a NATO member during a war. But clear signals that https://t.co/0lWyvEaxig ⚡The results of the summit are good but if there was an invitation to #NATO they would be perfect Volodymyr #Zelensky said during the joint press conference with Jens #Stoltenberg. Ukraine understands that it cannot be a NATO member during a war. But clear signals that"
X Link 2023-07-12T10:33Z 202.1K followers, 229.7K engagements

"Zelensky's message--again positive"
X Link 2023-07-12T12:27Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Its almost like the statement yesterday never happened.:"
X Link 2023-07-14T15:19Z 197.9K followers, 42.7K engagements

"Pres Biden striking a very pro Ukraine in NATO tone at press conference just now. Doesnt sound like he wants that long of an accession process ;) From @guardian"
X Link 2023-07-12T17:02Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"I know there is alot of skepticism by some who strongly support Ukraine but on balance this NATO summit needs to be seen as a very successful one for Ukraine and the future just marred by a very poor statement"
X Link 2023-07-12T18:27Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"@Mpolymer I can see that--though there does seem to be some progress in this area too"
X Link 2023-07-12T18:46Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"The UK had carved out the most remarkable economic position in Europe--and you just went and gave it all away for this terrible deal. And still you cant admit what youve done"
X Link 2023-07-13T19:50Z 197.9K followers, 39K engagements

"I think we need to stop using the NATO 'expanded' eastward after the Cold War ended. It didnt push East states in east joined it enthusiastically. It would be more accurate to say it was 'invited' eastward"
X Link 2023-07-15T07:12Z 197.9K followers, 860.3K engagements

"Really Interesting story about a presentation by RAF Air Chief Marshal Knighton. Russia still has most of its air force but cant deploy it efficiently over the battle area. The strength of Ukr anti-air fire is too threatening"
X Link 2023-07-15T20:11Z 197.9K followers, 235K engagements

"in all its effectiveness. One of the mysteries is why it was so widely thought that the Russian air power could master complex operations at it had no experience of it against a well armed anti-air enemy"
X Link 2023-07-15T20:10Z 197.9K followers, 36.2K engagements

"Stop Comparing Ukraine to World War. A great piece by @gianpgentile and Raphael Cohen. Good comments on logistics"
X Link 2023-07-19T18:27Z 197.9K followers, 197.5K engagements

"Is this a sign that the international rules based order is not entirely dead"
X Link 2023-07-19T18:27Z 197.9K followers, 162.7K engagements

"Latest piece out in @TheAtlantic argues that the US should stop trying to overly manage the Russo-Ukraine war. In limiting what is given to Ukraine to try and control the fighting its lengthening the war and making things worse. It also means the US"
X Link 2023-07-19T17:41Z 197.1K followers, 388.1K engagements

"Those who think that Russian air defense would be enough to make a difference are shall we say fooling themselves. The US and other NATO states flying the most advanced aircraft extensively practice SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense). They could deal with this"
X Link 2023-07-21T18:55Z 197.9K followers, 116.9K engagements

"The Polish Army could reach Minsk as fast as Prigozhin could reach Moscow"
X Link 2023-07-24T00:18Z 197.2K followers, 85K engagements

"Sounds very plausible indeed"
X Link 2023-07-23T16:25Z 197.9K followers, 50.8K engagements

"What the Odesa attacks show is that Putin will escalate whenever he wants and worrying about provoking him is pointless. We have tied ourselves in knots by worrying about offending him"
X Link 2023-07-24T00:28Z 197.9K followers, 193.5K engagements

"Interesting"
X Link 2023-08-01T07:57Z 197.9K followers, 77.4K engagements

"Its sobering to think how much this war will lead to changes in how states arm themselves going forward. Many will stock up on mines of all kinds cluster munition and there may even be more attempts to build nuclear weapons. Yikes"
X Link 2023-07-25T17:26Z 197.3K followers, 89.8K engagements

"This is entirely right by @minna_alander NATO needs to rethink commands with the entry of Finland and (hopefully) Sweden. One Northern European command stretching from the Baltic to the Arctic would make the most sense. Actions in this one theater would need the best cooperation"
X Link 2023-07-26T09:40Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Send Ukraine what it needs to win as soon as possible ATACMS F-16s etcand send them soon. The sooner they are sent the sooner the war ends"
X Link 2023-07-26T17:29Z 194K followers, 22K engagements

"Are we back on this an alien species that has faster than light travel and the most wondrous technology crosses the galaxy and crashes into earth. Thats likely. UFO hearings live: whistleblower David Grusch says non-human biologics found at alleged crash sites https://t.co/ZrxYKHXCsc UFO hearings live: whistleblower David Grusch says non-human biologics found at alleged crash sites https://t.co/ZrxYKHXCsc"
X Link 2023-07-26T18:23Z 194.9K followers, 119.2K engagements

"Hi Everyone just sent out my weekend update (its free). The main story is the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Was wild week from pessimistic to optimistic. Actually I'm wondering if not much has changed and Ukraine is doing what its been doing for weeks"
X Link 2023-07-30T08:51Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"The interesting thing about the Medvedev threat to use nukes if Ukraine's counteroffensive succeeds is not the threat (he's dont that lots). The really interesting thing is that he is speaking openly about Ukraine's counteroffensive being a success. https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jul/30/russia-ukraine-war-live-drones-damage-moscow-buildings-in-early-morning-attack-putin-says-he-does-not-reject-peace-talks https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jul/30/russia-ukraine-war-live-drones-damage-moscow-buildings-in-early-morning-attack-putin-says-he-does-not-reject-peace-talks"
X Link 2023-07-30T16:25Z 202.2K followers, 364.4K engagements

"Reading the Trump indictment text it becomes clear that had Mike Pence done what Trump wanted the coup might very well have succeeded. The only thing that might have stopped it at that point would be the US military intervening--which would itself be a tragedy"
X Link 2023-08-02T05:50Z 197.1K followers, 490.5K engagements

"In one of the most poorly reasoned editorials Ive ever read the NR argues that the charges should never have happened because impeachment failed. The failure of impeachment is a political act that doesnt mean a crime was not committed. And an indictment only allows a trial"
X Link 2023-08-02T12:26Z 197.9K followers, 23.2K engagements

"And I dont see a single indication of defensive measures/fire to intercept. Amazing. POV: you ram into a Russian landing warship as a little simple drone https://t.co/u79u5A4Shb POV: you ram into a Russian landing warship as a little simple drone https://t.co/u79u5A4Shb"
X Link 2023-08-04T10:12Z 202.1K followers, 191.9K engagements

"Really looks like the Ukrainian plan is to hammer all the bridges and railways into/out of Crimea. Smart"
X Link 2023-08-06T14:29Z 197.9K followers, 208.2K engagements

"Gen Zaluzhnyi spoke with Gen Milley today claimed Ukrainian forces held the initiative. 'Regarding the offensive. Heavy fighting continues Ukrainian troops step by step continue to create conditions for advancing. The initiative is on our side.'"
X Link 2023-08-07T16:27Z 197.9K followers, 25.3K engagements

"One of the reasons for the growing vulnerability of the tank in modern warfare. Anti tank weapons are extremely varied and cheaper to produce (mines drones handhelds guided missiles). In war time the ability to ramp up anti tank weapons production is greater than tank prod"
X Link 2023-08-08T07:52Z 197.9K followers, 124.2K engagements

"Looks like a totally normal work accident"
X Link 2023-08-09T12:28Z 197.9K followers, 100.9K engagements

"Its interesting to see some people angry with Judge Luttig saying that 'there is no Republican Party' any more. Cant see why. In [----] the GOP refused to adopt a policy platform for the first time in its history and instead pledged personal support for Trump"
X Link 2023-08-09T15:18Z 197.9K followers, 79.3K engagements

"Its over a river which would aid defense and from whats being said the Russians are prioritizing the fighting in Zaporizhzhia (the main area of the counteroffensive so far) and areas to the northeast where the Russians are trying to advance"
X Link 2023-08-10T11:25Z 202.1K followers, 22.8K engagements

"I sort of miss the times when people would be a little embarrassed of their attraction to racist and fascist groups"
X Link 2023-08-10T11:32Z 197.9K followers, 51.1K engagements

"Really really interesting developments in the cross-Dnipro operation over the last few days. This was far more than a small raid"
X Link 2023-08-12T05:01Z 197.9K followers, 129.8K engagements

"Some needed questioning of the lazy assertion (or face saving really) which said that the Ukrainians were not following their NATO training. More likely their NATO training was geared to a war very different than the real one they are fighting"
X Link 2023-08-12T14:43Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"The failing counteroffensive obstinately refuses to fail"
X Link 2023-08-12T18:52Z 197.2K followers, 703.7K engagements

"Yeesh if Germany gives greater range capabilities to Ukraine with Taurus before the US gives ATACMS it will make the US holdout seem even more ludicrous"
X Link 2023-08-13T13:27Z 197.2K followers, 204.1K engagements

"Some news about a new program by @BackAndAlive to help Ukraine. Come Back Alive is the best group out there to help Ukrainian based and widely supported in Ukrainian society. They are universally trusted in Ukraine to spend their money honestly and effectively"
X Link 2023-08-14T07:45Z 197.9K followers, 149.5K engagements

"If anyone can find the opening of Celtic Connections [----] (online during the pandemic) with a bagpiping performance coming out of the Glasgow Underground please share it. It sent chills down my spine"
X Link 2023-08-14T19:50Z 197.9K followers, 36K engagements

"Just heard from some of the people at @BackAndAlive . In the first [--] hours this campaign raised close to [---] mln Ukrainian Hrv out of their target of [---] mln. This is the best start to a campaign that they have ever had and they are very excited and pass on their deepest thanks"
X Link 2023-08-15T08:46Z 197.9K followers, 121K engagements

"Really flattered to see @paulkrugman mention of my research in his latest @nytimes subscriber newsletter. Its a great piece overall which helps dispel the macho-lunkhead myth of military success"
X Link 2023-08-16T06:40Z 197.2K followers, 22.5K engagements

"And realizing Taiwan is important for US security its worth noting that Taiwan is strongly supportive of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Taiwan understands the relationship between the two"
X Link 2023-08-16T18:40Z 197.9K followers, 71.2K engagements

"There is no logic its just trying to appeal to the base of the Republican party (Trump-wing). That requires you act all tough on China (though really dont do anything) basically give Putin as much as you politically can and burble on about America being great"
X Link 2023-08-17T18:35Z 197.1K followers, 103.4K engagements

"With the publication of the story of very high casualties in this war so far Im reupping this tweet from March [----]. This was all so predictable. Slow walking aid to Ukraine has made this war far longer and bloodier than it needed to be. This war could be over now"
X Link 2023-08-19T08:18Z 197.9K followers, 189.9K engagements

"Question How could one be worse than Putin We have mass war crimes daily attempted genocide child abduction on an industrial scale a willingness to slaughter his own population a leader who is impoverishing his own country and threatening to starve much of the world"
X Link 2023-08-20T19:13Z 197.1K followers, 127.1K engagements

"Wondering about someone worse seems a distraction. It also looks like a simple excuse not to aid Ukraine in the way Ukraine needs. The Ukrainians arent worried about someone worse than Putin"
X Link 2023-08-20T19:13Z 197.9K followers, 27.6K engagements

"Anon US officials telling the Ukrainians to be 'less risk averse' is so depressing. Ukraine has suffered more casualties in the last year and a half than the USA has suffered in all wars since the end of the Korean War--out of a much smaller population. UKR is not risk averse"
X Link 2023-08-21T19:03Z 197.9K followers, 425.2K engagements

"For those wondering it comes directly from this @FT story"
X Link 2023-08-21T19:14Z 197.9K followers, 51.9K engagements

"Prigozhin finds the place in the world furthest from any windows"
X Link 2023-08-21T19:16Z 197.9K followers, 80.6K engagements

"Maybe just maybe Ukrainian High Command has a pretty good understanding of what works in this war and those western analysts and anonymous officials who were criticizing them for not fighting the NATO way going too slowly etc etc might not know everything"
X Link 2023-08-22T16:35Z 197.9K followers, 289.1K engagements

"An excellent overview of the state of the Ukrainians counteroffensive and what the Ukrainian military is trying to achieve by @MBielieskov"
X Link 2023-08-23T08:37Z 197.9K followers, 88.2K engagements

"The amazing thing is that Prigozhin obviously thought he was safe seems it was a domestic flight between Moscow and St Petersburg"
X Link 2023-08-23T17:23Z 197.9K followers, 71.8K engagements

"For Europeans the key thing to take from the Republican debate is that there is a very real possibility in the nearish future the continent will need to consider its own security concerns basically independent of the USA"
X Link 2023-08-24T05:39Z 194.2K followers, 399.9K engagements

"Hopefully the killing of Prigozhin his team (and of course the crew of civilians) will once and for all end the debate. What happens if Putin falls and someone worse takes over Hes as bad as you can get conjuring up worse bogeymen makes little sense"
X Link 2023-08-24T07:18Z 197.9K followers, 98.7K engagements

"There were many catastrophic mistakes in the Pre Feb [--] [----] analysis. The idea that the Russian operation would be fast and decisive might have been the worst (though it has competition)"
X Link 2023-08-24T19:22Z 197.3K followers, 54K engagements

"This answer just trips off his tongue. The populist wing of the Republican Party really wants to force Ukraine to give Putin a great deal. They know exactly what they are doing and how they are lying"
X Link 2023-08-25T07:04Z 197.9K followers, 457.8K engagements

"If Europe doesnt start preparing for the US ceasing all aid to Ukraine after the [----] election its negligent. Its not likely the Trumpites will win but in a two horse race they will always have a real chance"
X Link 2023-08-25T07:08Z 200.3K followers, 49.4K engagements

"After anonymous US DOD officials spent last week casting doubt on the Ukrainian counteroffensive Gen Milley tries to put things in perspective. Ukrainians are through the first line of Russian defense. Its taking time"
X Link 2023-08-25T12:29Z 197.3K followers, 60.4K engagements

"Ukraine Victory Is Closer Than You Think - CEPA. Nice to see an article that breaks out of the lines of a map analyses of the counteroffensive (which bedevilled all the critical articles last week). Here in an interesting analysis based on road control"
X Link 2023-08-25T14:27Z 197.1K followers, 124.6K engagements

"Really good to see Zaluzhny fire back at those lecturing him on this war. What we are seeing in this war is completely out of the experience of most western officers"
X Link 2023-08-25T17:44Z 197.9K followers, 96.7K engagements

"Interesting to see someone as senior as Podolyak say that Russian lines are beginning to crumble and then be open about Ukrainian plans to control logistics and supply lines"
X Link 2023-08-25T19:40Z 197.9K followers, 177.9K engagements

"An excellent article which helps dissect the criticisms of the Ukrainians wildfire that were being spread anonymously last week"
X Link 2023-08-26T04:29Z 197.3K followers, 58.7K engagements

"Interesting that more and more of Putins strongest backers such as Orban are calling for an immediate ceasefire to freeze the war. Might be a reflection on the present stage of the Russian army. Ukrainians are not calling for a ceasefire"
X Link 2023-08-26T08:44Z 197.9K followers, 221.4K engagements

"Ukrainians being even more clear"
X Link 2023-08-26T09:16Z 197.9K followers, 65.4K engagements

"Im excited to see the Loch Ness monster. It would be the most inbred creature in world history maybe one breeding pair reproducing for millennia. I imagine a 20ft long sloping chin and ears so big they provide propulsion. Think of a European royal family on steroids"
X Link 2023-08-26T11:09Z 197.9K followers, 82.6K engagements

"Ukrainians continuing to fire back at their critics either anonymous or in the analytic community. Gen Syrskyi slams those 'analysts' calling for Ukraine to weaken the East"
X Link 2023-08-26T12:16Z 197.9K followers, 35.5K engagements

"The good news of course is that there are people desperate enough to try and steal Ukrainian credit. That shows that compared to all the doom and gloom a week ago things seem to be improving in the counteroffensive"
X Link 2023-08-27T08:16Z 198K followers, 12.8K engagements

"1) the losses Wagner suffered led to Prigozhins growing split with the Russian military. The longer the campaign lasted the more angry he became and this led directly to the mutiny attempt. No Bakhmut no mutiny. The mutiny not only crippled Wagner; its weakened Putin"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:27Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"2) Wagner fought relatively well at Bakhmut and with some real aggression. If the Ukrainians had abandoned Bakhmut it would have preserved large number of Wagner forces allowed them to recruit more all of whom would be fighting Ukrainians now. Russia would have real reserves"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:27Z 197.3K followers, 65.4K engagements

"(Cont) help dig in for the counteroffensive"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:27Z 202.1K followers, 58.1K engagements

"So in fighting for Bakhmut the Ukrainians broke Wagner helped precipitate the violent breakdown between Prigozhin and Putin has deprived Russia of a large reserve force now and deprived Russia of more resources to have dug in. It was a hard choice but worth it"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:27Z 197.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Should also add that in crippling Wagner and helping precipitate the mutiny fighting for Bakhmut also ended up with Putin strengthening the positions of Shoigu and Gerasimov (who have performed poorly) and getting rid of Surovikin who seems considerably more competent"
X Link 2023-08-27T13:43Z 197.9K followers, 99.7K engagements

"Seen some comments that the Ukrainians could not have known this would happen--well of course not. They cant know the future. They decided to do it to cause maximum casualties to the Russians. It was these casualties (intended) which caused the Wagner crisis"
X Link 2023-08-27T17:00Z 197.9K followers, 82.9K engagements

"Zelensky claiming real success in flouting the Russian blockade--justifiably so"
X Link 2023-08-27T17:09Z 197.9K followers, 48.9K engagements

"After the last [--] weeks I think Pentagon anonymous sources need a proper holiday. Not just a long weekend but [--] weeks at the beach. No phone. Would be better for everyone"
X Link 2023-08-27T19:42Z 197.9K followers, 87K engagements

"A really learned and thoughtful piece by @ConStelz about the war and how we need to think of a possible peace. Ranges widely and is worthy of a close read"
X Link 2023-08-28T11:07Z 197.9K followers, 88.9K engagements

"Spot on. Its just an excuse (and a lazy one at that)"
X Link 2023-08-28T13:50Z 197.9K followers, 51.3K engagements

"The @TheStudyofWar not holding back. Attacking the DoD leakers for military malpractice in telling the Ukrainians to pull their forces from the east for one mass assault (w/o air supremacy) against well defended Russian lines"
X Link 2023-08-28T17:39Z 197.9K followers, 198K engagements

"Yep. The USA lost alot when Trump didnt have the basic manners and grace to attend the Biden inauguration. Once such base and selfish behavior starts its hard to stop"
X Link 2023-08-28T18:01Z 197.9K followers, 85.7K engagements

"@Hilary_Barth @TheStudyofWar Yes unfortunately. It almost certainly came from DoD and its embarrassing that it did"
X Link 2023-08-29T07:23Z 197.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Great new Karl thread. Very detailed. New "Karl" observations on the state of the counteroffensive Western agita and the death of Prigozhin as told to @holger_r and myself: 🧵 New "Karl" observations on the state of the counteroffensive Western agita and the death of Prigozhin as told to @holger_r and myself: 🧵"
X Link 2023-08-29T16:43Z 200.5K followers, 66K engagements

"Ukraine attempted a complex UAV attack across six regions in Russia last night. Attacks reported in Pskov Moscow Ryazan Kaluga Bryansk and Orlov"
X Link 2023-08-30T06:12Z 197.9K followers, 92.5K engagements

"This seems to be a well coordinated complex operation to hit a wide range of targets. Here is a map of how scattered they are"
X Link 2023-08-30T06:12Z 197.9K followers, 16K engagements

"Seems that the Bryansk attack was on a micro electronics firm. Per Russian media a Ukrainian UAV hit the SILICON EL plant in Bryansk "one of the largest microelectronics enterprises in Russia" https://t.co/1CKIwj65Pa Per Russian media a Ukrainian UAV hit the SILICON EL plant in Bryansk "one of the largest microelectronics enterprises in Russia" https://t.co/1CKIwj65Pa"
X Link 2023-08-30T06:50Z 200.5K followers, 39.4K engagements

"Ukrainians clear that they are going to increasingly bring the war to Russian territory--and that they believe the Russians arent prepared for it"
X Link 2023-08-30T18:09Z 198K followers, 152K engagements

"The Russian governments reaction to the growing Ukrainian attacks on Russia soil will hopefully spike the escalation threats people having been using to deprive Ukraine of support. Instead of escalating the Putin regime is trying to pretend everything is under control"
X Link 2023-08-31T06:32Z 197.9K followers, 84K engagements

"The narrative is changing. Maybe people will stop lecturing the Ukrainians to fight more like NATO"
X Link 2023-08-31T06:50Z 197.9K followers, 668.2K engagements

"The call for negotiations is also coming from those like Charap who drastically overstated Russian strength before Feb [----] and seem desperate for some vindication"
X Link 2023-08-31T07:06Z 197.9K followers, 120.8K engagements

"Guess what. If you dont help Ukraine with some long-range strike they can actually go out and try and develop it themselves. And they look to have done so"
X Link 2023-08-31T13:27Z 197.2K followers, 262.9K engagements

"No need to be gentle actually"
X Link 2023-08-31T20:29Z [--] followers, 168.8K engagements

"If I may I see a number of people saying now that the Ukrainians should be more receptive to criticism that NATO can teach them that they themselves have been critical of the counteroffensive etc etc. I think these comments miss the point. Ive spoken to Ukrainians"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 197.2K followers, 268.4K engagements

"about this and while I in no way am speaking for them I will try to summarize what I believe they were telling me (and it matches what Podolyak Danilov Zaluzhny and others have said in the past week)"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 202.1K followers, 18.3K engagements

"1) Its not constructive advice aimed to help Ukraine if its being fed anonymously to major newspapers as parts of stories about how the counteroffensive is not a success. Constructive advice can be given in private by people the Ukrainians trust and they are more than happy"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 202.1K followers, 31.9K engagements

"2) The criticisms that they need to fight more NATO-style combined arms warfare made no sense. They heard these criticisms compared them to what they have experienced in the war and thought they were wrong-headed. Again these also seemed to be made to get publicity not help"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 197.9K followers, 17.7K engagements

"3) There is a fundamental difference between saying the counteroffensive is going slowly to saying its failing. The failing idea is repeating a definite line of Vladimir Putin which is aimed to undermine support for Ukraine"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 197.9K followers, 18.8K engagements

"This is just my summary of what I am hearing and I dont want in any way to speak for Ukrainians. I will say that those who are implying they dont want or take constructive criticism (offered in private and with good intentions) are getting their position completely wrong imho"
X Link 2023-09-01T05:53Z 197.9K followers, 34.1K engagements

"Americas Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy - POLITICO. Quite sobering statistics on different life spans in very similar counties. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/01/america-life-expectancy-regions-00113369 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/01/america-life-expectancy-regions-00113369"
X Link 2023-09-02T08:32Z 202.1K followers, 43.3K engagements

"Great piece. @MarcSantoraNYT has written a number of excellent stories about the war"
X Link 2023-09-02T09:40Z 198K followers, 32.4K engagements

"Ukraine is moving forward Ukrainian forces are moving forward. Despite everything and no matter what anyone says we are advancing and that is the most important thing. We are on the move. https://t.co/emWoZG8WSa Ukrainian forces are moving forward. Despite everything and no matter what anyone says we are advancing and that is the most important thing. We are on the move. https://t.co/emWoZG8WSa"
X Link 2023-09-02T10:08Z 202.4K followers, 83.6K engagements

"Frightening 77% of the Republican Party is backing candidates who are openly skeptical about continuing to arm Ukraine"
X Link 2023-09-02T13:31Z 197.3K followers, 116.4K engagements

"Latest piece out in the Atlantic. The GOP threat to NATO is real and growing. Differences over aiding Ukraine could explode as early as January [----] if Trump or someone similar wins the US Election. NATO "has been the single most successful security grouping in modern global history" @PhillipsPOBrien writes. "It also might collapse by 2025." https://t.co/NcUYVr3StM NATO "has been the single most successful security grouping in modern global history" @PhillipsPOBrien writes. "It also might collapse by 2025." https://t.co/NcUYVr3StM"
X Link 2023-09-02T14:53Z 200.9K followers, 686.7K engagements

"Should add its not just the candidates. The Heritage Foundation becoming stridently anti Ukraine aid means just as much. Theyve been the most committed GOP think tank for decades"
X Link 2023-09-02T15:07Z 197.9K followers, 147K engagements

"Fascinating address given in February by @edwardstrngr. some important thoughts about the air war in Ukraine that have held up well"
X Link 2023-09-02T16:47Z 197.9K followers, 37.1K engagements

"Worth noting that there is another piece recently released in @TheAtlantic which works well with mine. Its about Biden's struggles to maintain a polling lead over Trump. However much Europeans might not want it a Trump victory remains a real possibility"
X Link 2023-09-02T16:50Z 197.3K followers, 25.4K engagements

"This is a nonsensical argument. The GOP was much stronger in its support for Ukraine a year ago. There has been a concerted move by the populist wing aided by places such as Heritage which changed its position almost [---] degrees. Its an anti Ukraine aid movement"
X Link 2023-09-02T18:09Z 197.9K followers, 76K engagements

"Just sent out my weekend update on sub stack. Reasons why the reporting about the Ukrainian counteroffensive becoming more optmistic makes sense (with a note of caution as well)"
X Link 2023-09-03T08:45Z 197.9K followers, 100.5K engagements

"Just dont get carried away and expect immediate breakthroughs and exploitations. Doesnt seem like that kind of war"
X Link 2023-09-03T08:45Z 197.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Here is an interesting interview in @guardian by Ukrainian General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy about how important it is that the Ukrainians have crossed the first line of Russian defenses"
X Link 2023-09-03T08:49Z 197.9K followers, 15.8K engagements

"Very interesting. If such obviously incoherent foreign policy ideas as those given forth by Ramaswamy can be labelled realist; it represents a serious crisis for realism"
X Link 2023-09-03T15:44Z 197.9K followers, 345.5K engagements

"So I write an article that says Europe must prepare in case the US elects populists who abandon Ukraine and pivot from Europe.And I get abusive emails saying that Im speaking nonsense and that because of stupid Europeans like me (Im from Boston) the USA should leave Europe"
X Link 2023-09-03T17:24Z 197.9K followers, 194.4K engagements

"Its only a matter of time really problem is that it could be a very long time"
X Link 2023-09-04T07:05Z 197.9K followers, 69.6K engagements

"One of the (many) reasons talking about the BRICS as a unified group makes no sense"
X Link 2023-09-04T09:19Z 197.3K followers, 55K engagements

"ISW @TheStudyofWar update on whats happening"
X Link 2023-09-05T06:59Z 197.9K followers, 16K engagements

"@TheStudyofWar Ukrainians also pressing around Bakhmut. They have had a plan (seemingly) for months to make the Russians move more and more reserves there knowing its political importance to Russia"
X Link 2023-09-05T07:28Z 197.9K followers, 18.8K engagements

"@TheStudyofWar When the dust settles it will be hopefully clear how important and right it was by Ukrainian command to fight for Bakhmut the way that they did and to understand how theyve manipulated its importance in this offensive"
X Link 2023-09-05T07:30Z 202.2K followers, 27.7K engagements

"Was wondering about this. Bayraktar's had seemingly disappeared from talk. as they are pretty easy to shoot down. However they have reappeared recently and it could be down to depletion of Russian anti-air capabilities"
X Link 2023-09-05T18:13Z 197.9K followers, 103K engagements

"Well got home tonight and saw that now I had more than [-----] subscribers on sub stack. It boggles the mind--thanks so much to all of you I hope its been useful. And I repeat the promise that the weekend updates will always be free. Thanks again"
X Link 2023-09-05T18:18Z 197.9K followers, 39.9K engagements

"This is why the presidential election of [----] could fracture NATO completely. A significant element of the GOP not only doesnt want to aid Ukraine they repeat pro Kremlin talking points. They might actually side with Russia"
X Link 2023-09-06T06:57Z 197.3K followers, 120.2K engagements

"The start of this shows the difficulty of the 'what if' school of history. There are so many what ifs. What if the Ukrainians had defended Hostomel better Then we would not be talking about small operational details. All we know is what happened and the Russian invasion failed"
X Link 2023-09-06T12:57Z 197.9K followers, 79K engagements

"Great new article by @michaeldweiss and @JimmySecUK about the impotent of Ukrainian deep strikes against Russia. With comments by @general_ben . Definitely worth a read"
X Link 2023-09-06T18:46Z 197.2K followers, 52.7K engagements

"Might be a harbinger of an even bigger shift ahead"
X Link 2023-09-07T11:42Z 197.9K followers, 69.5K engagements

"Many Americans might learn that talking about leaving Europe and letting Europeans fend for themselves is effective populist politics but it will make the world a much more unstable place for US foreign policy"
X Link 2023-09-07T11:46Z 197.9K followers, 30K engagements

"Hello everyone--well I have an exciting announcement. @MBielieskov have just recorded and released our first podcast. It will be to provide updates on the war particularly from the Ukrainian perspective. Its also free We see this as a public service"
X Link 2023-09-07T16:19Z 197.9K followers, 198.4K engagements

"In this first podcast we talk focus on the Ukrainian counteroffensive. How did we get here and where might be it going. Hope you enjoy it. Btw if you want to make a donation please consider @BackAndAlive They deserve your support"
X Link 2023-09-07T16:19Z 197.9K followers, 13.1K engagements

"Here is the substack graphic--we will have to work on this ;)"
X Link 2023-09-07T16:40Z 197.9K followers, 19.5K engagements

"Just retweeting this from yesterday for those who missed it. @MBielieskov have started a new podcast--Ukraine Russia War Talk. We plan to have regular episodes discussing developments in the war and looking forward and back"
X Link 2023-09-08T12:59Z 197.9K followers, 27K engagements

"What have I learned today That many people dont understand the importance of seapower in war and specifically dont understand the importance of seapower in determining the control of Crimea"
X Link 2023-09-08T14:55Z 197.9K followers, 83.7K engagements

"The cruelty of these attacks is extraordinary"
X Link 2023-09-08T15:02Z 197.9K followers, 34.8K engagements

"Congratulations on the new post @andrewmichta"
X Link 2023-09-08T15:03Z 197.9K followers, 31.3K engagements

"The Ukrainians have taken the gloves off"
X Link 2023-09-08T15:05Z 197.9K followers, 132.1K engagements

"Looks very much like ATACMS are on their way to Ukraine"
X Link 2023-09-09T04:47Z 197.1K followers, 76.3K engagements

"Has Trump come up with more military advice the Ukrainians should be following for the counteroffensive"
X Link 2023-09-09T09:04Z 197.9K followers, 40.5K engagements

"The responses to this tweet are amazing. I think we can say that those screaming he averted nuclear war havent been paying attention to what happened after Musk claims to have stopped the attack"
X Link 2023-09-09T11:22Z 197.9K followers, 46K engagements

"Only saying the reality. Europe must prepare"
X Link 2023-09-09T15:23Z 197.9K followers, 29.8K engagements

"Good to see Budanov discussing how the weather in the Autumn wont make the kind of difference in the Ukrainian counteroffensive that people think. Thats exactly what @MBielieskov said in our podcase released on Thursday"
X Link 2023-09-09T20:07Z 197.9K followers, 31.9K engagements

"Hi Everyone Just sent out a weekend update (its free). [--] things in particular. Alot on the Ukrainian counteroffensive building on the podcast that @MBielieskov released this week. When you consider Russian defensive choices Ukrainian force"
X Link 2023-09-10T08:29Z 197.9K followers, 27.1K engagements

"A really interesting article by @MarcSantoraNYT in the @nytimesworld . Points out how Ukraine putting pressure on many places on the very long front line is a key element of Ukr strategy"
X Link 2023-09-11T15:00Z 197.9K followers, 23K engagements

"The idea that Ukraine should throw everything into one distinct thrust comes of visions of armored warfare that are not possible in this war attrition and artillery/UAV corrosion. Best to force the Russians to deploy forces in as many places as possible to try and attrit them"
X Link 2023-09-11T15:00Z 197.9K followers, 18.1K engagements

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