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Zelensky Launched Operation M&Ms—Moscow Can’t Fly
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- Sep 3, 2026
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Summary
I examine Ukraine’s reported “Operation M&M” campaign against Moscow-area airports, including flight cancellations at Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, and Domodedovo and Kyiv’s warning that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian aviation. The strategic question is whether sustained drone pressure can impose costs on Russia without targeting civilians—and whether it affects Putin’s negotiating posture.I also assess reported sabotage threats and attacks in Germany and Denmark, German energy and air-defense support for Ukraine, Norway’s seizure of the Russian-owned Professor Molchanov vessel over Crimea-related compensation, and Putin’s latest claims on peace, mobilization, Donbas, and Ukrainian airspace. Finally, I consider NATO deterrence, Russia’s hybrid pressure on Europe, and the leadership debate surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.00:00 Operation M&M and Moscow Airport Disruptions02:09 Ukraine’s Warning on Russian Civil Aviation05:01 Hybrid Pressure Across Europe08:27 Norway Seizes a Russian Vessel Over Crimea Assets12:43 Russian Mobilization, Donbas Claims, and War Sustainability15:45 US Defense Leadership and NATO Deterrence19:58 Reading TASS Narratives and Supporting Ukrainian Units#UkraineRussiaWar #MoscowAirports #RussianDrones #NATODeterrence #Putin #UkraineSupportFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direc…