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4/4 The objective is not simply to survive the next night. The objective is to break Russia’s model of attritional warfare — forcing it to spend more resources for diminishing results, while Ukraine adapts faster, scales production and stays ahead of the next threat.

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3/ But defence alone is not enough. UA cannot afford an endless exchange of expensive interceptors for cheap Ru drones. The strategy must also change the cost equation: reduce the cost of UA’s defence while increasing the resources Ru must spend to sustain its ability to launch mass attacks.

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2/ Ukraine therefore needs more than a single “magic” interceptor. It needs a layered, scalable and economically sustainable air-defence system: early detection, cheap interceptors for mass targets, fast systems against jet-powered drones, missiles, stronger systems for the most difficult threats.

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1/ Russia is not simply trying to break through Ukraine’s air defence. It is trying to exhaust the entire system through mass, speed and a growing variety of targets.

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1/ Russia is not simply trying to break through Ukraine’s air defence. It is trying to exhaust the entire system through mass, speed and a growing variety of targets.

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Aquestion remains: despite President Trump’s confrontational and often dismissive stance toward many traditional U.S. allies, as well as his criticism of certain American institutions, does continued silence from others imply consent? 🤔

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NBC: Under intl law, hitting civilian infrastructure is prohibited. Why is POTUS threatening war crimes? LEAVITT: POTUS has made it quite clear to the Iranian regime their best move is to make a deal or else N: Which objectives would destroying a desalination plant help? LEAVITT: Haley, go ahead

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10/10 Analysts warn prolonged conflict could spike oil prices to $200/barrel, risking a global economic crisis. Meanwhile, the interplay of diplomacy, military readiness, and international influence will shape whether escalation occurs.

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9/10 Markets and geopolitical watchers note insider activity, including high-value betting on potential US action. Probabilities suggest a 60–70% chance of invasion after Easter, rising to 76% by year-end.

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8/10 Stakes are high: capturing strategic islands in the Strait of Hormuz is under consideration to disrupt Iran’s oil revenues. Yet the complexity and Iranian defenses make such missions extremely risky.

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7/10 Two paths emerge: successful diplomacy, potentially led by China, could avert escalation. Failure would trigger military strikes, including targeting energy and desalination infrastructure—critical for Iran and Gulf allies.

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6/10 US forces are consolidating in the region: C-17 transport flights have delivered special forces, ordnance, and supplies. Approximately 700 elite troops are deployed, signaling readiness for potential operations.

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5/10 Trump continues negotiations via intermediaries, promising oil incentives and claiming diplomacy progresses. Iran, however, refuses meaningful engagement, rejecting proposed ceasefire frameworks.

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4/10 Rubio outlined US military objectives: neutralize Iran’s air and naval forces, damage key defense industries, and reduce missile capabilities. Nuclear program constraints are not a current priority. Ground forces may not initially be required.

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3/10 US officials, including Treasury Secretary Besset, indicate control over strategic waterways will eventually be restored—potentially through a multinational coalition, not just American forces. Timing remains uncertain.

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2/10 China emerges as the key decision-maker. Meanwhile, other global powers watch closely. Ukraine is now a significant player on the world stage, influencing outcomes beyond Europe, including the Middle East.

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1/10 Today, March 30, intelligence suggests the US is approaching a potential ground operation in Iran. Forces are largely in place, signaling that the decision for an invasion may be final. Scale is still debated, but action appears imminent.

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10/ Because in the Middle East, careless words from powerful leaders can create consequences far beyond the room in which they were spoken. Smart diplomacy avoids that. Serious allies understand it.

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9/ If Washington expects continued partnership from the Gulf, the formula is simple: respect the region, respect its leadership, and respect the strategic balance the Gulf states are trying to maintain.

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8/ Saudi Arabia is not only a key geopolitical actor; it is also one of the most influential states in the Islamic world and a central pillar of global energy stability.

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7/ There is also a deeper principle at stake here: Alliances survive on mutual respect. No country — large or small — accepts being spoken about as if its leadership or sovereignty were secondary.

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6/ Misrepresenting that position publicly risks putting millions of people in the Gulf directly in the crosshairs of a conflict they have explicitly chosen not to enter.

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5/ For countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates, neutrality and regional stability are not slogans. They are deliberate national strategies.

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4/ Words spoken by American leaders carry global consequences. Suggesting that Gulf countries are “fighting alongside” Washington against Iran — especially during a volatile moment — is not a small statement.

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3/ That is precisely why recent remarks by Donald Trump caught many observers by surprise. Praising a partner in one sentence while casually undermining that same partner in the next is not diplomacy.

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2/ The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has never been based on theatrics. It was built on decades of strategic cooperation, energy stability, and regional security.

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Thread 🧵 1/ Something unusual happened in Washington’s rhetoric toward the Gulf this week. When allies start speaking about each other with sarcasm or careless remarks, it raises serious questions about respect, strategy, and the future of the relationship.

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1/ 🧵 A major geopolitical shift may be unfolding behind the scenes. According to emerging reports, Donald Trump may visit Beijing around May 13–14, followed shortly by Vladimir Putin. If true, this would be an extremely rare sequence of meetings between the world's major powers.

14/14 One thing is clear: With wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, energy disruptions, and rising great-power competition, the international system may be entering a new and unstable phase of global politics.

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13/ The potential Beijing meetings therefore raise huge questions: • Are major powers negotiating a new global balance? • Is China positioning itself as the central geopolitical broker? • Or is this simply crisis diplomacy amid escalating conflicts?

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12/ At the same time, the Kremlin is signaling willingness for massive economic deals with the United States, even before the war in Ukraine ends — suggesting Moscow hopes to re-open large-scale cooperation with Washington.

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11/ Politically, the war is also dangerous for Trump. The conflict is increasing economic pressure and could influence U.S. elections in November, which Trump himself reportedly views as crucial for his political survival.

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10/ Air strikes alone appear insufficient. Many analysts now believe that any attempt to secure the Strait of Hormuz would require ground operations, which carry high risks and uncertain outcomes.

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9/ The Middle East conflict is creating enormous pressure on the U.S. administration. Military analysts warn there is no clear military path to victory, especially after Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flows.

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8/ However, Iran has reportedly claimed it struck a warehouse connected to this program, suggesting the Middle East war is already intersecting with Ukraine-related military cooperation.

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7/ Kyiv recently signed drone-defense cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, potentially helping Gulf states defend against Iranian drone threats. This could also bring financial and technological cooperation benefiting Ukraine.

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6/ According to reports, the U.S. response was evasive. Germany’s foreign minister reportedly warned that if U.S. commitments to Ukraine weaken, Europe should not be expected to support U.S. wars in the Middle East. This signals serious cracks inside the Western alliance.

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5/ Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and European allies are growing. At the recent G7 foreign ministers meeting, European states reportedly told the U.S.: If Europe helps secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Washington must continue supporting Ukraine.

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4/ Some analysts compare the potential meetings to a modern version of great-power bargaining — possibly reminiscent of historic moments like the Munich-style negotiations, where major powers shaped the global order behind closed doors.

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3/ Beijing reportedly wants to meet Trump first, then Putin. This signals that Washington is seen as the primary decision-maker, while Moscow may be expected to adapt to agreements already shaped between China and the U.S.

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2/ Chinese analysts suggest these back-to-back visits are meant to address the rapidly deteriorating global situation: • The Middle East war • Energy market disruptions • Growing geopolitical fragmentation China appears to be positioning itself as the central mediator of global stability.

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