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[Tatarigami_UA @Tatarigami_UA]

President Zelensky has released his plan for victory, which has been met with varying degrees of acceptance. Regardless of differing opinions, we now have a clearer picture of what the President is aiming for.

I don't intend to criticize his plan - after all, it offers some viable options that could benefit Ukraine if implemented. However, given my own skepticism about the West's willingness to admit Ukraine into NATO, I’ve been considering my own "roadmap," which I’d like to share here. This is not intended as a critique of the current plan by our leader, but rather a personal take offered for entertainment purposes:

The core of the strategy should focus on achieving superiority in several key areas: industrial, technological, command structure, and troop morale. The goal is to make the war increasingly unviable and futile for Russia, thereby forcing an end to the war on terms favorable to Ukraine and its partners. At the very least, this should put Ukraine in a position to negotiate with Russia on equal terms when the time comes.

A key step toward this is the creation of a joint military-industrial complex, integrating Ukraine into the West not as a dependent neighbor seeking aid, but as a critical player in Europe’s military production and technology sectors. Specifically, Ukraine could become a hub for military production, especially in areas like unmanned vehicles, which are becoming increasingly vital in global defense, particularly for Europe, whose military-industrial base remains somewhat dormant.

Let's take a look at it more specifically:

External policies:

1. Defense Production Agreements

Ukraine, alongside European nations, the U.S., and potentially Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, should create a series of bilateral defense production agreements. These agreements would establish joint military production facilities for various arms and munitions, from IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to drones, missiles, mortars, and artillery ammunition. The construction of these facilities could be financed on credit, with the expectation that frozen Russian assets or future profits from arms sales would pay off the debt. Placing these facilities in Europe would boost local employment and stimulate regional production, with a percentage of output allocated to the host countries.

2. Missile Production Joint Venture

Ukraine’s Pivdenmash plant was a critical hub in the Soviet missile program, producing everything from tactical to intercontinental ballistic missiles. A joint venture between Ukraine and a country like France or the UK would enable faster development and larger-scale production of Ukrainian missiles. Final assembly could occur within Ukraine, and the missiles’ performance could be tested against common Russian defense systems like the S-300 and S-400, giving them market value.
This would also allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia without needing permission from other nations, as the missiles would be domestically produced. If Iran can manufacture hundreds of ballistic missiles, so can Ukraine with the right partnerships.

3. Echeloned Defense Construction

Ukraine should launch a national program to construct high-quality defensive positions, drawing on real battlefield expertise rather than arbitrary lines on a map, which has led to wasteful efforts near areas like Pokrovsk and Kharkiv. This could involve both domestic equipment and machinery leased from the EU, with costs partially covered by Ukraine and the remainder distributed among Western partners.
Japan, which may be hesitant to provide direct military aid but leads in construction machinery, could participate by leasing equipment to Ukraine. A model where Ukraine pays 50% on credit and the rest is covered by Japanese foreign aid could be workable, or at least can be a subject of negotiations between countries.

4. Re-arming Existing Brigades

The Ukrainian General Staff has been horrible in forming new brigades, many of which underperform despite receiving new weapons. Simply handing modern weapons to an inexperienced, uncohesive unit doesn’t work. Aid should be conditional, directed to re-arming existing brigades rather than creating new ones. It’s reached a point where some mechanized brigades only have a handful of functional tanks and IFVs, with the rest even using civilian vehicles due to equipment shortages.

5. Interim Military Aid

While Ukraine builds its defense production capacity with the West, it should receive increased short-term aid in the form of artillery, IFVs, mortars, and air-defense systems. Scaling up local initiatives, such as the drone-based air-defense system, like the one led by Ukrainian activist Sternenko, can help shoot down Russian reconnaissance drones more cost-effectively. This isn’t about liberating Crimea right away but maintaining a solid defense while other strategic objectives are pursued.

Internal policies:

1. De-Sovietization of the Military

Ukraine must overhaul its military’s command and control system, moving away from the Soviet-style top-down hierarchy that stifles initiative. While NATO is also bureaucratic, an external audit could streamline many of Ukraine’s military processes, allowing for more decentralized and responsive decision-making. The practice of high-ranking officials personally directing tactical battlefield operations should end.

2. New Mobilization and Rotation Plan

A new mobilization approach is needed, with planned troop rotations and the ability for soldiers to leave after one year of service. While an immediate mass release isn’t feasible, as it could collapse the frontlines, gradual waves of demobilization can be managed. Those required to serve longer should receive additional compensation. Ukraine should secure deals with Europe and the U.S. to train battalions of these brigades abroad, as was done in 2022-2023 with new brigades. However, training programs must be adjusted to reflect the realities of the war, with Ukrainian instructors providing input alongside NATO standards.

3. Anti-Corruption Measures in Recruitment

The West will not continue its support if Ukraine cannot address the rampant corruption in its military recruitment centers, where those with money and connections can avoid the draft. This has led to an army made up disproportionately of poorer citizens. Ukrainians are increasingly unwilling to serve as cannon fodder in senseless operations, often directed by Soviet-minded commanders who prioritize saving face over soldiers’ lives. Ukraine cannot afford to treat its troops the way Russia does. Ukraine should also focus on refitting existing brigades, rather than filling numerous new units, creating an artificial shortage of manpower on frontlines.

4. Veteran Support Program

While there are efforts to care for wounded veterans, much of this is reliant on private funds, personal connections, and public initiatives. Care quality varies, and some severely injured veterans are left with little government support. Ukraine must implement a much better national program to accommodate the needs of disabled veterans, including making cities more accessible for wheelchair users. The current situation is dire, with some disabled veterans having trouble even leaving their homes. Ukraine can have a joint program with countries that have experience, like the U.S., which has developed extensive systems to support disabled veterans. Proper psychiatric and PTSD care is also crucial. Since this is a humanitarian area, the financing can be located among countries which are willing to help, but are not willing to provide military aid. Just like with previous cases, the cost can be partially covered by Ukraine through frozen Russian funds or even in debt or private funding initiatives. If we want to fix recruitment, we need to show that we care about those who served.

Exit Strategy

If Ukraine can consistently exhaust Russia and strike its facilities with drones and missiles, Russia’s ability to terrorize Ukrainian cities and infrastructure will diminish. Any attack would be met with a counterstrike, making such tactics less appealing for Russia. As Ukraine improves its defense and Russia’s advances become costlier, the economic and military calculus will increasingly favor Ukraine. When negotiations eventually take place, Ukraine must secure security guarantees akin to NATO membership, likely with the U.S. or a coalition of European countries. While NATO membership is preferable, it could face obstacles from countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and even maybe Germany with Turkey, and may not happen in the near future. This approach would allow Russia to claim it stopped NATO’s expansion in Ukraine, while Ukraine secures a protective alliance.

This plan may have its flaws and inaccuracies - after all, it's just a brief roadmap written for entertainment purposes. However, it outlines a potential path for Ukraine to secure a viable exit strategy from the war, while facilitating its integration into the West and the European Union. By doing so, Ukraine could become a valuable and fully integrated member of the Western economic and security framework.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I presented the Victory Plan to the Verkhovna Rada and the people of Ukraine. It is the path to strengthening Ukraine, not just to defend our positions but to build a bridge to the second Peace Summit, which will bring a just end to this war for Ukraine.

[Caolan @CaolanReports]

What is happening in Kherson is absolutely unbelievable - What I saw there was unprecedented horror. And it’s happening every single day.

Yet there’s a media blackout and western governments are doing too little too late to help Ukraine.

That’s because they have NO idea about the real Russian threat to us all.

We are still intoxicated with cheap Russian gas

Merkel met Putin for champagne and opened Nordstrom’s after he took Crimea

That’s why they won’t let Ukraine fight back.

This is a disgrace

[Caolan @CaolanReports]

Kherson is a living NIGHTMARE

I just went to a city in Ukraine where the Russians have been killing civilians with POV drones constantly and it’s getting worse

What I saw was shocking. The locals told me the only thing protecting them is the leaves 🍃 on the trees and now, the leaves are falling and there’s no protection and no plan

It’s an unprecedented evil I didn’t think humans were even possible of.

Everyone in that city looks up at the sky constantly because they are being hunted from above.

This is the future of warfare and it should terrify the world

Here’s my full documentary on Kherson

[diana khater @KhaterDiana]

Please, I beg you, share this. Talk about them. There is no one in this world who can or wants to protect them. We need to change this. My people do not deserve to be a prey for terrorists.

[maksym eristavi. @maksymeristavi]

my family, my friends, my colleagues don’t have to die. allow Ukraine to defend itself. the fuck is wrong with the world that we need to beg for life.

[@[email protected] ☮️🇺🇦 @fourlastor]

@seebrock3r @MKBHD @simonmxtthews @chrismlacy Aha! That's fair, I missed the tweet below

[@[email protected] ☮️🇺🇦 @fourlastor]

@seebrock3r @MKBHD @simonmxtthews @chrismlacy Add that SwirlWalls had the same application name 🤪

[Anastasia Klimash 🇺🇦 @nastasiaKlimash]

It's OK to be afraid. What's not OK is to be a lying piece of shit.

I feel like most of the pathetic worms like Nick, asides from getting paid for the disinfo, also hate UA coz it's irritating for them to see people who are not afraid. It makes them feel inadequate

[Tetiana 🇺🇦🇳🇴 @Tetiana_NAFO]

At the Berlin Film Festival, 🇺🇦 director Oksana Karpovich presented her film 'Intercepted.' The film features intercepted telephone conversations between 🇷🇺 soldiers in Ukraine & their families. While not all quotes are exact, I convey the essence as accurately as possible.
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[Def Mon @DefMon3]

So I know engineering equipment isn't as fun as things that blow up. But it is the best way to save Ukrainian lives. Please retweet like comment and donate.

[Volodymyr Tretyak 🇺🇦 @VolodyaTretyak]

I just watched a video of Ukrainian veteran Vladyslav Zadorin, who spent 22 months in a Russian prison. What he talks about is terrible; it is physical and mental torture on a daily basis. Please share this summary so that the world understands what kind of evil Russia is.

[Oleksandra Povoroznyk 🇺🇦 @rynkrynk]

I feel so much anger and grief and helplessness I don’t know if I’ll ever really have enough space for other emotions again. It feels like I’ve been screaming into the void for years now and yet I can’t get the world to care about Ukrainians dying. How the fuck do you see the

[Oleksandra Matviichuk @avalaina]

I want you to see it. Drawings of 18-year-old Nika, who was killed by a Russian missile in Kharkiv 2/4

[Denis Zakharov @betelgeuse1922]

Due to recent Durov-related events, I had way more communication with fellow Russians online than usual. It was not pleasant and I've noticed a mindset shift, that was pretty much expected. It can be described as:
- I am tired of acting like I care.

[Anastasia Klimash 🇺🇦 @nastasiaKlimash]

🇺🇦As the Independence Day of Ukraine approaches, please share with me the information about the demos across the world in support of Ukraine on the 24th of August, and maybe some other related events, too.

Also, please share this post so more people can see it and leave the info

[Sandra Moen @sandra7764]

Me and @fourlastor made 'Underworld Racer​', a libGDX game jam submission​.

We wanted to recreate a retro racer (link on howto in game description).

The theme of the jam was "The Underworld".

https://t.co/EXchOkNSnb

#gamejam #gamedev #womenintech #pixelart #retrogame

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[Anastasia Klimash 🇺🇦 @nastasiaKlimash]

As air raid sirens and explosions from Russian attacks are heard across Ukraine, let's once again thank @antontroian, @julianbarnes, and Adam Entous from @nytimes for the stellar assessment of the situation👏

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

A maternity ward, educational facilities, a shopping mall, multi-story residential buildings and private homes, a commercial storage, and a parking lot. Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities.

Today, Russia used nearly every type of weapon in its arsenal: “Kindzhals,” S-300s, cruise missiles, and drones. Strategic bombers launched X-101/X-505 missiles. A total of around 110 missiles were fired against Ukraine, with the majority of them being shot down.

Unfortunately, there have been fatalities and injuries as a result of the strikes. All services are working around the clock and providing the necessary aid. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

We will surely respond to terrorist strikes. And we will continue to fight for the security of our entire country, every city, and every citizen. Russian terror must and will lose.