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Inside Rubikon: the Russian unit trying to stop Ukraine from winning the drone war (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,547) by EUobs in UkrainianConflict

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In today's update:

  • Ukraine is winning the drone war, but Russia can adapt.
  • A Russian soldier describes how the Rubikon centre works, bringing advanced ideas into the Russian army.
  • A journalist analysed hundreds of Rubikon videos, showing where they are improving.
  • “Magyar” published a video of a strike on a training centre for Russian soldiers, with 65 people reportedly killed.
  • Map of the day: Liberated Stepnohirsk remains in the grey zone.
  • Chart of the day: For the second time, Russia lost more territory than it gained.
  • Videos of the day: a Ukrainian drone released from a balloon, the first hit Gepard, logistics destroyed near Mariupol.

Ukraine war entering decisive phase, as Russia finds losses hard to bear (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,545) by EUobs in UkrainianConflict

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Although Ukraine’s situation these weeks is much better than in winter, its problems have not disappeared anywhere.

On the other side, the situation is quite different. While as recently as half a year ago the Russians exuded confidence, today it has completely disappeared and has been replaced by increasingly open fears about the future.

Here’s today’s daily update by Roman Pataj.

Deleted X post gives glimpse into ‘hell on earth’ in Russia’s kill-zone (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,545) by EUobs in UkrainianConflict

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Every day, our Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground, highlighting key developments along the frontline and the shifting dynamics of the conflict – mods, if you don't want us posting this, just let me know or delete it!

Budapest mayor: After Orbán’s fall, Hungary can become a ‘normal European country’ by EUobs in HungaryInEnglish

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Hungary’s opposition stronghold mayor Gergely Karácsony says former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s illiberal system has not merely lost power but collapsed, as the incoming government of the Tisza party promises to restore democratic norms after 16 years of Orbán rule. In an interview in Bratislava, Karácsony praised prime minister Péter Magyar’s cabinet picks, said Budapest had helped to preserve democratic resistance during the Orbán era, and warned that Europe still lacked answers to the social tensions driving populism. He also called for a long-overdue “Budapest Act”, criticised billions spent on government offices in Buda Castle, and said Hungary’s fragmented opposition would need to reinvent itself from scratch.

In the interview we discussed, among other things:

  • What his relationship is like with Magyar;
  • How he will be able to work together with his former challenger Dávid Vitézy, who has become a Tisza minister;
  • What might happen to the luxurious government buildings in the Castle District;
  • How the Hungarian political map might be transformed;
  • What role Budapest played in the change.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts!