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Date May 20, 2025

Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi

This week’s broadcast is pre-recorded. Please refer to the pre-news segment for details.

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Panel:

▶️ Stanimir Dobrev, @delfoo

▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info

Program Guide:

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Tochnyi is a collective project that aims to accurately report, discuss, and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.

Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.

Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.

Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. It aims to unpack the issues behind the headlines and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Corruption, Nepotism, budget shortfalls, and Failing Upwards in Putin's RussiaTochnyi Associate and Russian economy specialist Stainimir Dobrev talks with Joseph about a Fiscal Budget pressure cooker going on in one of Russia's top Coal-producing regions.

Tochnyi Updates Date: May 16, 2025Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, and 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi(To convert 21:00 Kyiv time to your time):https://daylight-savings.com/difference/eu/eastern/Panel:▶️ Stanimir Dobrev, @delfoo, @delfoo.bsky.social▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.infoProgram Guide:See Stanimir’s thread on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/delfoo.bsky.social/post/3loxq6igars2dFollow us on BlueSky: @tochnyi.infoTwitter (X): @tochnyiSpotify: TochnyiPodcastsFollow Front line movements & see the work of “The Basement” here:https://map.ukrdailyupdate.com/Follow the Basement’s separate project: “Unit Observer”Bluesky: @warunitobserver.bsky.socialTwitter(X): @WarUnitObserverhttps://linktr.ee/tochnyiFollow Tochnyi’s latest projects, research, and information:https://Tochnyi.infoFollow German Aid to Ukraine’s work and publications:https://deaidua.org/en/Please like, retweet, and spread the word. You can watch it live on YouTube every Sunday!Tochnyi is a collective project that aims to accurately report, discuss, and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Tune in Sunday at 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, 21:00 Kyiv time for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly!Special Guests:⭐️Kate Leschyshyn, head of international partnerships at Come Back Alive&⭐️Taras Tymochko (former service and head of Dronefall project) will be there on Sunday night.💻Come Back Alive

https://savelife.in.ua/💻 Dronefall / Дронопадhttps://savelife.in.ua/dronopad/Panel:▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info▶️ GAU, @deaidua.org▶️ Erlend, @edrotning.tochnyi.info▶️ Artem, @artempdko.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/tochnyiPlease subscribe, like, retweet, and visit Tochnyi's website to support our latest research and other work. You can watch all live broadcasts on Twitter/X live or YouTube!Tochnyi is a collective project that aims to accurately report, discuss, and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. It aims to unpack the issues behind the headlines and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Date Originally Streamed: April 6, 2025

Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi

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Guest(s):

⭐Lorem Ipsum, @Vatnikposting

Panel:

▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua

▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info

▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar

Program Guide:

00:00 Intro 

00:59 The State of Tochnyi 

06:07 Defense Journalism News bits 

08:45 ReArm Europe Lorem Ipsum 

34:04 Colby's Twitter 

34:36 CJ's A.L.E. vote 

37:20 Wrap up 

37:59 END 

About the Special Guest:

Tochnyi Associate Lorem Ipsum discusses the economics of the ReArm Europe initiativePLUS:

• The State of Tochnyi with Joseph, GAU, and Colby Badhwar- Tochnyi Member CJ (@casualartyfan) scores the 2nd Army Leader Exchange March Masters!💪🏻

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Please like, retweet, and spread the word. You can watch it live on YouTube every Sunday!

Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.

Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.

Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.

Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

News - GAU-  Extra News Bits -Tochnyi Weekly

Date Originally Streamed: April 6, 2025

Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi

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Panel:

▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua

▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info

▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar

Program Guide (approx):

00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:59 Welcome 

00:03:28 News 

00:29:04 GAU 

00:32:45 Extra News Bits 

01:24:51 Outro 

01:25:16 END 

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Please like, retweet, and spread the word. You can watch it live on YouTube every Sunday!

Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.

Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.

Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.

Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Counter UAS with Artem - Tochnyi Weekly Date Originally StreamedMarch 30th, 2025Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi(To convert 21:00 Kyiv time to your time):https://daylight-savings.com/difference/eu/eastern/Guest(s):⭐Jonathan MS Pearce - ATP GeopoliticsPanel:▶️ Erlend, @edrotning.tochnyi.info▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua▶️ ArtemAbout the Special Guest:Jonathan MS Pearce is a Philosopher and the purveyor of The ATP Geopolitics YouTube channel YouTube.com/@ATPgeoFollow us on BlueSky: @tochnyi.infoTwitter (X): @tochnyiSpotify: TochnyiPodcastsFollow Front line movements & see the work of “the Basement” here:https://map.ukrdailyupdate.com/Follow the Basement’s separate project: “Unit Observer”Bluesky: @warunitobserver.bsky.socialTwitter(X): @WarUnitObserverhttps://linktr.ee/tochnyiFollow Tochnyi’s latest projects, research and information:https://Tochnyi.infoFollow German Aid to Ukraine’s work and publications:https://deaidua.org/en/Please like, retweet, and spread the word. You can watch it live on YouTube every Sunday!Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

News / GAU Date Originally Streamed: March 30th, 2025Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi(To convert 21:00 Kyiv time to your time):https://daylight-savings.com/difference/eu/eastern/Panel:▶️ Erlend, @edrotning.tochnyi.info▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua▶️ ArtemProgram Guide:00:00 Opening 00:10 Caprices 04:35 Intro 05:34 Welcome 06:17 Podcast promo 08:50 News 32:41 GAU 34:10 END Follow us on BlueSky: @tochnyi.infoTwitter (X): @tochnyiSpotify: TochnyiPodcastsFollow Front line movements & see the work of “the Basement” here:https://map.ukrdailyupdate.com/Follow the Basement’s separate project: “Unit Observer”Bluesky: @warunitobserver.bsky.socialTwitter(X): @WarUnitObserverhttps://linktr.ee/tochnyiFollow Tochnyi’s latest projects, research and information:https://Tochnyi.infoFollow German Aid to Ukraine’s work and publications:https://deaidua.org/en/Please like, retweet, and spread the word. You can watch it live on YouTube every Sunday!Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Tochnyi Talks, Dronization, Counter-UAS, and the Future of Battlefield Warfare – March 23, 2025

In this in-depth conversation — the first in a hopefully recurring series of academically grounded discussions — we explore how drones are reshaping modern warfare from the ground up. The discussion dives into the tactical, operational, and strategic dimensions of “dronization,” the current state of counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) efforts, and how military organizations are struggling to adapt.

The conversation spans over two hours and is packed with detailed insights, practical battlefield observations, and high-level doctrinal analysis. If you're serious about understanding the future of drone warfare — from ISR to FPVs to electronic warfare and force restructuring — this one’s worth your full attention.

Vincent Tourret

Research Fellow, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), Paris

Vincent specializes in Russian strategic culture and doctrinal development, drawing from military manuals, testimonies, and hardware analysis to understand force transformation in both theory and practice.

Federico Borsari

Leonardo Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), Washington, DC

Federico focuses on defense innovation, unmanned systems, and operational experimentation, with particular emphasis on lessons from Ukraine and Europe’s evolving security posture.

Erlend

Military Analyst, Tochnyi

Erlend is the moderator and coordinator of this conversation.

Artem P.

Tochnyi OSINT Contributor

Artem systematically tracks and analyzes published drone footage from the battlefield, mapping patterns in FPV use, drone intercepts, and tactical evolution.

Geschlittert

Tochnyi OSINT Contributor

Geschlittert focuses on Russian force structure, the development of UAV units, and the broader implications of mass drone deployment on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

Joseph

Tochnyi Weekly host and news editor

This episode is longer than usual — just over two hours — but the insight builds and deepens as it goes.

Highly recommended for anyone tracking the next phase of modern warfare.

Massive Engels 2 Strike - Russian Troop Movements with Geschlittert

Date Originally Streamed: March 23rd, 2025

Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi

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Panel:

▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua

▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info

▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar

▶️ Erlend, @edrotning.tochnyi.info

▶️ Bionade, @b1on4de.bsky.social

▶️Geschlittert, @geschlittert.bsky.social

▶️ Daniele, @HartreeFock

Program Guide:

00:00 Opening

00:53 RUS Troop Mvmt

01:33 RU Rubicon Unit

06:25 Ukraine's 2 unmanned systems forces

08:14 Tochnyi's upcoming intense Drone Discussion

10:39 Artem's Upcoming article

11:47 Toretsk RF 8th Combined Army Mvmts

16:06 Where will the Kursk forces go?

17:57 Shevchenko

20:04 Southern Front

21:30 Toretsk again

26:49 Nadia

28:41 Engels2 Strike

41:41 Broken Ceasefire?

43:08 Closing

43:57 End

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Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.

Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.

Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.

Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.

Date Originally Streamed: March 23rd, 2025

Tune in every Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv time, 20:00 Berlin time, 2 PM New York time, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly on our YouTube Channel! /@Tochnyi

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Panel:

▶️ German Aid to Ukraine, @deaidua

▶️ Joseph @josephthomason.tochnyi.info

▶️ Colby Badhwar, @ColbyBadhwar

▶️ Erlend, @edrotning.tochnyi.info

▶️ Bionade, @b1on4de.bsky.social

▶️Geschlittert, @geschlittert.bsky.social

Program Guide:

00:00 Start

00:51 Bionade 3 years ago

03:54 Welcome

05:38 News

26:27 GAU

29:10 USAID Update

32:47 ENB

54:54 Closing

55:43 End

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Tochnyi is a collective project which aims to accurately report, discuss and analyze news and information relating to the Russian Federation’s illegal war against Ukraine.

Tochnyi recognizes that the voices of ordinary Ukrainians must be front and center in any reporting.

Tochnyi recognizes that all dimensions of Ukrainian society are affected by the war, and so seeks to report on all aspects of its impact.

Tochnyi seeks to deliver more than just the headline. Its aim is to unpack the issues behind the headlines, and engage with those stories that slip through the cracks.