Russia
3 unrolled threads about russia, each one readable on a single page.
- Jul 28, 2026
🔥 Ukraine’s Zelensky to russia: "20 million more drones are on the way." 🧵 1/14
SummaryUkraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics infrastructure have crippled the economy, forcing Russia to import fuel despite being an oil superpower, while the ruble weakens, inflation rises, and citizens withdraw billions from banks amid growing economic crisis. Russia's Central Bank has cut growth forecasts to zero and major oligarchs warn of impending banking disasters as the economic model collapses.16 tweets2 min read - Aug 6, 2026
To put Russia's appetite for more land into the context it deserves by showing what they've done with the apparently insufficient land they already have, I decided to combine all my old and new travel...
SummaryA scathing satirical travel guide thread mocking Russia's decaying cities, highlighting their pollution, poverty, crime, and infrastructure failures as commentary on Russia's territorial ambitions despite mismanagement of existing lands.31 tweets4 min read - Jul 25, 2026
With the Kremlin again trying to convince the world that Russia is a "traditional values" paradise for Westerners looking to relocate, I figured I'd again share some of the very real stories of those...
SummaryA Twitter thread documents several Western expatriates who relocated to Russia based on pro-Russian ideology or misinformation, only to face legal troubles, cultural clashes, imprisonment, military deployment, or disillusionment. The stories illustrate the stark gap between Russia's propaganda and the harsh realities of actually living there.9 tweets1 min read