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Before we get going: Russia targeted a dog shelter in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. I’m not going to post anything else about it because everything includes imagery and/or video. You all now know it happened, you do not need to go looking for them.
Let’s go Ukraine!
We are proud of you guys 💛💙— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
All of Ukraine is under air raid alert for Russian drone swarms and Russian cruise missiles as of 4:45 AM local time in Ukraine/9:45 PM EST.
Big attack by fascist Russia on democratic Ukraine tonight: Shahed-type attack drones currently menacing Kyiv, Kalibr cruise missiles heading for Burshtyn power plant in Ivano-Frankivsk, 2 Tu-160 and 4 Tu-95 strategic bombers airborne, heading for cruise missile launch positions.
— Euan MacDonald (@euanmacdonald.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Another massive russian attack on Ukraine has begun. First come drones. But Russian bombers are already in the air, so missiles will likely join soon.
How is your Friday night going?
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
At least 150+ russian drones have already violated Ukraine’s airspace. Cruise and ballistic missiles are expected too — to freeze and kill us.
But of course, this is just a “peace process.” I’ll be celebrating this upcoming beautiful peace in the cold shelter tonight.
— Olena Halushka (@halushka.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Today the winter Olympics open. Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate under neutral flag.
Picture by Gatis Šļūka
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Traditionally I invade someone during the Olympics. This current invasion is going so well it started right after the last winter Olympics ended and hasn’t stopped since.
I remain a master strategist.
— Darth Putin (@darthputinkgb.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Here is President Zelenskyy’s address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump.
The Short-Range Air Defense Component – Focused on Countering Attack Drones – Must Operate Far More Effectively and Prevent the Problems We Are Currently Facing – Address by the President
6 February 2026 – 19:40
I wish you good health, fellow Ukrainians!
First – the Air Force of the Armed Forces. There will be personnel changes, for now, within certain regions and units, specifically in areas related to defense against Russian “shaheds.” The short-range air defense component – focused on countering attack drones – must operate far more effectively and prevent the problems we are currently facing. In some sectors, defensive lines are better established; in others, work still needs to be done – and done thoroughly. It’s important that the Minister of Defense is directly handling this matter, the Commander of the Air Force has received additional instructions, and that there is sufficient strength within our Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, sufficient experience that can and must be scaled up. Everything that truly works in any particular area or at any particular level should be applied wherever results are still insufficient. And every day counts. All decisions must be implemented as swiftly as possible.
The same approach applies to energy. We cannot afford weeks or months for repairs and equipment supply. And many, many processes are being actively accelerated. I want to thank all repair crews, every worker in the utility services, who are truly helping. I also want to thank the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and all energy companies – there is a great deal of truly heroic work. I thank the regional and local authorities – those that are genuinely effective. Often, preliminary repair reports for several weeks turn out to be inaccurate, and work can be accelerated. On every coordination call, this is a major part of the discussion – timelines, acceleration, sourcing, and supplying additional equipment.
Everyone in Ukraine is ready to help, and everyone is really helping Kyiv – including numerous communities, a lot of them, and state companies, all now directing their resources. The situation in the capital still remains very difficult. Over 1,100 buildings are without heating. People in these buildings must be given additional support.
It is also generally important to fully digitize everything related to the existing problems, current issues, people’s needs, and the means and methods of the assistance they receive. The more this digitization is implemented, the less time will be spent verifying reports.
A few more things. I have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow with our delegation: the team is returning to Ukraine today, late in the evening, and tomorrow, they will report on the sensitive aspects of the negotiations in Abu Dhabi that cannot be discussed over the phone. We are preparing for the next meetings – trilateral ones. Tomorrow, we will also speak with our European partners.
At the same time, our parliamentary diplomacy is working in the United States – the Chairman of the Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk. Before his trip, we discussed priorities with him. This includes support for our state, our people, and our negotiations as well. Ruslan has already met with Speaker Johnson, members of Congress, and many of our friends – friends of Ukraine in America; the Ukrainian Prayer Breakfast was held. I want to thank everyone for their support, and thank you, Ruslan, for productive parliamentary diplomacy. All of our state’s resources, all of them, must now be directed at one thing: supporting Ukraine, supporting Ukrainians, supporting our defense, our resilience, and our independence. Supporting Ukraine is bringing us closer to the conditions when this war will become pointless for Russia. We will definitely endure.
Glory to Ukraine!
Georgia:
Day 436 of daily, uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
👇🏻
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
According to the documents, the largest TV channel in Georgia was sold for 1,000 lari (€315).
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
JUST IN: Irakli Rukhadze, the owner of top propaganda media Imedi TV, said that he and his partners have sold the broadcaster, explaining that it no longer aligns with his investment group’s business priorities and that the conditions that prompted its acquisition in 2018 have largely faded. 1/2
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It is very likely that Rukhadze is trying to protect Imedi TV propaganda infrastructure from likely upcoming sanctions against him, so that the channel could smoothly continue to undermine the Georgian society to the Kremlin’s benefit. 2/2.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
I present you the new owner of top regime propaganda media Imedi TV, Ilia Mikelaishvili, who was apparently one of the violent thugs attacking just a bunch of peaceful marchers by Tbilisi Mayor Kaladze’s Melikishvili office back in September 2025.
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— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Many thanks to @sakartveloa.bsky.social for the footage.
And I hope none of you read his surname as Mikiashvili.
2/2.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The winners of the “EU Prize for Journalism 2025” in Georgia have been announced — Publika has won three EU prizes:
Best Video Story — Basti Mgaloblishvili;
Best Blog or Column — @mindiagabadze.bsky.social
Best Documentary Photo Reflecting Common Values — Natia Leverashvili.— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Here are the winning materials 👇
publika.ge/video/shss-p…
publika.ge/blog/fotorep…
publika.ge/sasamartlo-p…
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The Freedom Prize itself means so much. And this post is a cherry on top. Thank you, Swedish Moderate Party Youth League! 🇸🇪🇬🇪🇪🇺
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Academic Council of the Georgian Technical university unanimously (36 vs 0) rejects the regime’s plan to merge the GTU with Tbilisi State University.
Opposition to the plan there has been quite remarkable, especially given that they have been a Georgian Dream stronghold.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Much gratitude to @atpgeo.bsky.social for this great opportunity to outline where Georgia is at today and what’s my vision is on the victory of the forces in the country. Hint:
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www.youtube.com/live/WY8RDsD…
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
non-violent resistance, international isolation, targeted sanctions, financial exclusion, investigation into chemicals use, and aid to CSOs and independent media.
2/3
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
But it’s worth watching beyond the quick recipe I wrote down, not least so because Jonathan is an amazing host who knows just how to engage with his guests.
3/3.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Moldova:
Moldovan President Maia Sandu rejected a proposal to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize
“Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize.”
True Leader ❤️🩹
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Canada:
Canada has begun transferring AIM missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense and counter cruise missile threats, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said. The delivery follows talks between Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Canada’s defense chief, with the missiles already in the process of transfer.
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) February 6, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The Globe and Mail employed the notorious Russian propagandist Anastasia Trofimova to make the film.
— Euan MacDonald (@euanmacdonald.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Italy:
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was met with loud boos from the crowd at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The US:
The US is seeking financial penalties from Northrop Grumman and Global Military Products for delayed artillery ammunition deliveries to Ukraine. The move follows a Pentagon inspector general report recommending about 1.1 million dollars in penalties over shipments delayed by up to 18 months #Ukraine
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
As I’ve written here far too many times, the US defense industrial base (DIB) is humungous and plodding. It can’t do much at speed and doesn’t do much better in terms of scale. This is a long standing problem. Everyone – from presidential administrations to secretaries of defense to members of Congress – complains about it, but no one is really doing anything to fix it.
The US and Russia:
Russia and the United States are no longer bound by any limits on the size of their strategic nuclear arsenals after their last arms control treaty expired on February 5 with no agreement between them on what should come next reut.rs/4aekQVk
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The New START treaty, which set limits on each side’s missiles, launchers and strategic warheads, was the last in a series of nuclear agreements stretching back more than half a century to the depths of the Cold War. Why does this treaty matter? reut.rs/3MdnLWy
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin had proposed that Moscow and Washington agree to adhere to the treaty’s key provisions for one more year, but US President Donald Trump did not make any formal response
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Trump says he wants a better deal that will also bring China on board. Beijing refuses to negotiate with the other two countries because it has only a fraction of their warhead numbers — an estimated 600, compared to around 4,000 each for Russia and the US reut.rs/3NY5Dk3
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The expiry of New START leaves a void, as no talks have taken place on a successor. Arms control advocates fear that it raises nuclear risks, especially at a time of heightened international tension because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East reut.rs/3ZQIliB
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
🔊 ‘It leaves a vacuum in which the risk … is that each side will basically have to proceed on the basis of worst case assumptions about what the other is doing.’ On Reuters World News podcast today, we discuss the expiration of the U.S.-Russia nuclear pact reut.rs/3O4MaOv
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Russia:
🔍 Who is Vladimir Alexeyev – the GRU’s No. 2
The First Deputy Head of Russia’s military intelligence (GRU), effectively the second most powerful figure in the service. He has held that position for nearly 15 years.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
• Career: Former head of intelligence for the Moscow and Far Eastern military districts before moving to GRU headquarters. Appointed First Deputy Chief in 2011.
• Foreign operations: As GRU’s No. 2, he is believed to have overseen or been involved in most major overseas intelligence operations.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
• Sanctions:
– U.S. (2016): Sanctioned for “malicious cyber activity,” linked to interference in U.S. elections.
– EU (2019): Sanctioned over the Novichok poisoning of the Skripals in Salisbury, assessed as one of the operation’s supervisors.— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
• Ukraine & PMCs: Reportedly responsible for creating PMC “Redut” as a rival to Wagner and broadly overseeing Russian PMCs and separatist forces in Ukraine.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
• Prigozhin mutiny: During the Wagner revolt, Alexeyev appeared alongside Surovikin in a video condemning the mutiny and personally communicated with Prigozhin at the Southern Military District HQ.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I expect this was LTG Budanov’s merry band of mischief makers doing what they do best.
Back to Ukraine.
This must be read.
Ukrainians on Threads are sharing moments from the war that broke them — moments they will carry for the rest of their lives.
This is the reality of war. This pain must be heard.
Below are translations.
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— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
“If you’re not supporting Ukraine, go fuck yourself. Fuck Russia!
Slava Ukraina always! I’ve been here for four years trying to help y’all in every possible way.”
A street journalist in Ukraine bumped into Chef Noah Sims, and out of that encounter, this masterpiece was born💙💛
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
❗️Shahed flies right over the houses…
— MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Ukrainian drone operators hitting Russian logistics hard across the front.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The first phone call after 20m of russian captivity: Ukrainian defender Oleksiy Kostenko talks to his wife and baby daughter who’ve waited for him for so long ❤️🩹
Photo poltavazmist.— Olena Halushka (@halushka.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Kharkiv:
For the fourth day now, my parents in Kharkiv have been without heating after russia destroyed the city’s infrastructure.
Authorities promised not to cut electricity in buildings without heating, so people could at least use space heaters. Yet temporary power outages keep happening.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Kherson:
Terrifying footage from Kherson. The city is under regular russian bombings.
Countless beautiful buildings lie in ruins, and with them, the lives and dreams of countless people.
All because bitter russia could not allow a city that chose freedom to live.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Kyiv:
❄️🇺🇦 Map of houses in Kyiv that remain without heat until the end of winter, – EP.
— MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) February 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Poltava Oblast:
This is what the helmet of a Poltava rescuer looks like while working in harsh weather. Ice armor.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Russian occupied Donetsk:
I hate it when my trolls claim Ukraine was “bombing Donetsk to genocide”. It means I have to post this video of Prigozhin saying it’s rubbish.
— Darth Putin (@darthputinkgb.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast:
Dobropillia, Donetsk region.
Almost no one lives here anymore, the remaining buildings are gradually being reduced to ruins by russia.
Another bleeding wound of Ukraine. 😞
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast:
WARNING!! WARNING!! GRAPHIC IMAGERY!! WARNING!! WARNING!!
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a man was killed and four others injured in a Russian attack‼️
The Vasylkivska, Malomykhailivska, Slovianska, and Pokrovska communities of Synelnykove district came under fire.
Rescuers freed two of the injured from under the rubble.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 5:48 AM
ALL CLEAR!!!!
Zoloty Kolodiaz, Donetsk Oblast:
In 24 hours, the 12th Azov Brigade’s International Battalion captured 18 Russian soldiers while clearing Zoloty Kolodiaz, Donetsk region. Abandoned for months in cellars, the Russians were so stunned by the foreign volunteers they thought they’d been hit by “NATO special forces.”
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast:
The 79th Air Assault Brigade reports heavy fighting on the northern outskirts of Myrnohrad as Russians push artillery into the city center. Paratroopers conducted strikes to block Russian flanking maneuvers. Russian pressure is currently restricting Ukrainian drone use inside the city.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Russia:
🚨All the economic alarm bells are ringing in the Kremlin now🚨
Warnings to Putin of a major economic crisis are becoming louder and more urgent: banking, inflation, oil and gas revenue, layoffs, consumer spending, everything is collapsing at once.
Make Russia Broke Again.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 3:27 AM
In January 2026, Russia’s oil and gas budget revenues plummeted by 50.2%, dropping to 393 billion rubles. The Central Bank reports that this sharp decline is primarily due to falling oil prices.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
These figures are significantly lower than both last year’s performance and the established baseline for the current month.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
After Russian forces were blocked from Starlink, they’ve put out a emergency call for radios.
With the cutoff crippling frontline communications, they are desperate for any replacements.
Fisher-Price has something you may be interested in. It even supports morse code.📻
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The list of things to avoid in russia widens: bathtubs now join tea and windows.
“The former official’s body was discovered in the bathtub, and the preliminary cause of death is drowning. The state agency emphasizes that criminal activity is not being considered in his death”😬
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Russia’s largest truck manufacturer, KamAZ, reported a sharp deterioration in its financial performance for 2025.The company’s net loss increased 11-fold to 37 billion rubles
Mind you, this is during active warfare, when trucks are constantly needed. What russian economy doing?
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Tver Oblast, Russia:
Tver region of russia, chemical plant 🔥
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Fire engines, followed by a drone, which is being shot at from the ground by small arms fire, rush towards a fire at Redkino chemical plant in Tver Oblast, fascist Russia – just before the drone makes another hit. The plant makes chemicals for aviation and other military uses.
— Euan MacDonald (@euanmacdonald.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Kapustin Yar, Russia:
Satellite images confirm the FP-5 Flamingo strike on Russia’s Kapustin Yar, where Oreshnik missiles are launched. Damage visible at the 28th complex, likely from the 1-ton warhead, Defense Express reports.
en.defence-ua.com/analysis/ukr…
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Belgorod Oblast, Russia:
Just another evening for the residents of Belgorod: air raid sirens, explosions, and a complete blackout.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
That’s enough for tonight.
Your daily Patron!
Aww, it’s Rutte with Patron the dog!
how adorable 🐶— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Open thread!
Gin & Tonic
Real shame about that attack on Alexeyev.
Jay
As always, thank you Adam.
Now you know why the Reich Wing Media called the “Globe and Mail” is commonly referred to as the “Grope and Flail”.
Westyny
Thank you, Adam.
Adam L Silverman
@Jay: @Westyny: You’re welcome.
Jay
nitter.poast.org/wartranslated/status/2019771032333070506#m
Jay
nitter.poast.org/P_Kallioniemi/status/2019765273767649411#m
Chetan R Murthy
@Jay: Thank you, Jay, that was very informative. For those who want to read the entire thread, clicking through to the first tweet doesn’t seem to give you the thread. Instead I clicked to vatnik soup’s profile page and then scroll down to find the tweets of the thread and run them in order.
Jay
@Chetan R Murthy:
Thank you, Chetan, I should have used this link instead, which is direct to the thread.
nitter.poast.org/P_Kallioniemi/status/2019765345184067730#
Oops,
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YY_Sima Qian
U.S. State Department just asserted that the PRC conducted a nuclear tests in the hundreds of tons yield range in 2021, in secret. No supporting evidence has been provided.
While not inconceivable, until there are supporting evidence, I am assuming this is the Trump Administration creating a justification to resume nuclear testing themselves.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
Sister Inspired Revolver of Freedom
@Jay: This entire thread is now available on Bluesky.
Sister Inspired Revolver of Freedom
Thank you Adam. The Grope and Flail has accounts on Bluesky and X. I have already been to the one on Bluesky to register my extreme disapproval for their climbing into bed with a Russian propagandist. I suggest everyone do the same.
wjca
Definitely the smart money bet. With the caveat that, while they are very probably lying (it’s what they do), this would be a relatively straightforward reason. There’s always the chance that they are trying to be cute, in pursuit of some other objective.