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The first 4 minutes of Davydov's vlog are interesting. Seems that Ukrainian boat drones got into (the highly protected...) Sevastopol harbour, although they didn't find a juicy target...this time. Also, some video evidence of one of these boat drones having anti aircraft missiles (?) mounted on...

Yes, good point, Europe clearly acting in concert on this. The only thing that's halted the development of Russia is of course Putin's war and domestic restrictions. Although by 'development' he probably means 'expansion by invasion'.

Scholz is a funny mix: appeasing statements sometimes, then happy to be the guy making this announcement.

BBC News - Ukraine officials held over Russian plot to kill Zelensky https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68968256

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/36706/Israelis_Petition_to_Send_Decommissioned_Patriot_Air_Defense_Systems_to_Ukraine

It's good that Cameron said it. Macron told the Economist last week that he doesn't rule out French boots on the ground if Russia make a breakthrough at the front...and if Ukraine requests help.

Zeihan's quite knowledgeable, isn't he? I'd never have thought of that 'backed up ' problem.

Indeed. I wonder how their oil producers will be affected? Maybe not as much, but they have both reduced/changed markets and refinery attacks to deal with.

Sanctions give Gazprom its first loss in 20 years. Clearly it's not that easy to divert sales to India, China...

More radar being sent from Germany to Ukraine. They can track incoming fighter aircraft and supersonic missiles. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ukraine-conflict-hensoldt-sending-additional-six-trml-4d-radars-to-ukraine

Expect plane loads of African mercenaries heading to Russian training camps soon, for intense 3 hour courses before heading to the front line. BBC News - Russians sent to Niger airbase occupied by US troops https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68949809

BBC News - Ukraine war: Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia, says UK's Cameron - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c163kp93l6po

It's interesting to understand that there are spotter drones (from both sides) flying behind lines looking for suitable targets. Maybe some areas are obvious searches (known airfields etc) plus maybe some intel from local partisans. It's all very targeted 👍.

I assume he's getting his reports from Telegram and possibly the Ukrainian survey drone that was above.

I'd hope you're right...but I suspect most of them are too entrenched in propaganda or fearful to be cynical of their state yet. But yes, sticking country of origin flags on each piece of equipment does seem particularly childish and desperate!

If a drone, then poor air defence 👍 as you suggested. If just local incompetence...then great too!

Yes, Ukraine is not the only one short of air defense systems.

North Korean missile hit Kharkhiv in January...if we needed proof...

Ukraine may be suffering in the east as they wait for ammunition resupply, but they continue to attack Russian weak points in other places and ways 👍