@andreasherdina.bsky.social
Retired official of the European Commission; former lawyer and diplomat; originally from Tyrol in Austria, happily living in Finland; I enjoy sailing in the archipelago.
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Joint statement by 4 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors.
Excellent opening in particular.
Excellent opening in particular.
America’s Strategic Alliance with Denmark and NATO
A statement by 14 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors
newsletter.ivodaalder.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Joint statement by 4 former officials in Democratic and Republican Administrations—including four NATO Ambassadors, 3 Assistant Secretaries of State for Europe, and 3 NSC Senior Directors.
Excellent opening in particular.
Excellent opening in particular.
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We have cleaned up the crime scene and blocked a local investigation and hidden the perpetrator and invaded the state and that is how you know that we are acting in good faith and that everything was the victim’s fault.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Noem Says ‘Hundreds More’ Agents Will Be Sent to Minnesota Over ‘Corruption’
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We have cleaned up the crime scene and blocked a local investigation and hidden the perpetrator and invaded the state and that is how you know that we are acting in good faith and that everything was the victim’s fault.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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Many Kyiv residents spend their nights in the subway, hiding from Russian attacks. The fourth year of the full-scale war is nearing its end, and the fifth is about to begin.
In 2026, the chaos intensifies. Russia has still not been stopped. The world is becoming increasingly unstable.
In 2026, the chaos intensifies. Russia has still not been stopped. The world is becoming increasingly unstable.
January 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Many Kyiv residents spend their nights in the subway, hiding from Russian attacks. The fourth year of the full-scale war is nearing its end, and the fifth is about to begin.
In 2026, the chaos intensifies. Russia has still not been stopped. The world is becoming increasingly unstable.
In 2026, the chaos intensifies. Russia has still not been stopped. The world is becoming increasingly unstable.
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Putin doesn’t want peace, Russia’s reply to diplomacy is more missiles and destruction. This deadly pattern of recurring major Russian strikes will repeat itself until we help Ukraine break it. (1/3)
January 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Putin doesn’t want peace, Russia’s reply to diplomacy is more missiles and destruction. This deadly pattern of recurring major Russian strikes will repeat itself until we help Ukraine break it. (1/3)
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4 people killed and 24 more injured by the Russian attack on #Kyiv tonight. A lot of residential buildings damaged by Russian drones.
A whole entrance of a residential building was ruined by a Russian drone. 29 residents were evacuated.
Russia deliberately targets Ukrainian civilians.
A whole entrance of a residential building was ruined by a Russian drone. 29 residents were evacuated.
Russia deliberately targets Ukrainian civilians.
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 AM
4 people killed and 24 more injured by the Russian attack on #Kyiv tonight. A lot of residential buildings damaged by Russian drones.
A whole entrance of a residential building was ruined by a Russian drone. 29 residents were evacuated.
Russia deliberately targets Ukrainian civilians.
A whole entrance of a residential building was ruined by a Russian drone. 29 residents were evacuated.
Russia deliberately targets Ukrainian civilians.
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Für den demonstrativen Einsatz von „Oreshnik“ in der Region Lviv gibt es derzeit eine andere, logischere Erklärung: Es ist die einzige Antwort, die sich Moskau gegenüber Washington leisten kann, nachdem amerikanische Spezialeinheiten Tanker der russischen Schattenflotte gekapert haben.
January 9, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Für den demonstrativen Einsatz von „Oreshnik“ in der Region Lviv gibt es derzeit eine andere, logischere Erklärung: Es ist die einzige Antwort, die sich Moskau gegenüber Washington leisten kann, nachdem amerikanische Spezialeinheiten Tanker der russischen Schattenflotte gekapert haben.
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Last week, we published a story detailing ICE's strategy for recruiting new officers, including targeting "gun rights" supporters and geo-fencing ads around gun shows.
Ex-ICE director told me: “That mentality you’re fostering tends to inculcate in people a certain aggressiveness"
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Ex-ICE director told me: “That mentality you’re fostering tends to inculcate in people a certain aggressiveness"
wapo.st/3Ngmo9C
January 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Last week, we published a story detailing ICE's strategy for recruiting new officers, including targeting "gun rights" supporters and geo-fencing ads around gun shows.
Ex-ICE director told me: “That mentality you’re fostering tends to inculcate in people a certain aggressiveness"
wapo.st/3Ngmo9C
Ex-ICE director told me: “That mentality you’re fostering tends to inculcate in people a certain aggressiveness"
wapo.st/3Ngmo9C
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Di AfD freut sich schon drauf
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Di AfD freut sich schon drauf
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Oj. I wonder how related this is to the spheres of influence Trump, Putin and Xi have agreed on? If so, Cuba and Nicaragua should be next in line.
Maduro has been captured by the U.S. according to Trump
January 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Oj. I wonder how related this is to the spheres of influence Trump, Putin and Xi have agreed on? If so, Cuba and Nicaragua should be next in line.
Eigenartiges in 🇩🇪. Aus gutem Grund will niemand zum russischen Grossraum gehören. Sonst wären 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇵🇱 nicht der NATO und 🇪🇺 beigetreten. Aber einige biegen lieber falsch ab.
Die AfD bereitet die deutsche Bevölkerung schon mal darauf vor, dass Deutschland zum russischen Großraum gehört.
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Eigenartiges in 🇩🇪. Aus gutem Grund will niemand zum russischen Grossraum gehören. Sonst wären 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇵🇱 nicht der NATO und 🇪🇺 beigetreten. Aber einige biegen lieber falsch ab.
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🇪🇺🇺🇸🇻🇪 Kallas: I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
January 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
🇪🇺🇺🇸🇻🇪 Kallas: I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.
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Wir erleben ein Carl-Schmitt-Revival: imperiales Großraumdenken statt gleiches Recht auf territoriale Unversehrtheit für alle Staaten, unabhängig von ihrer Größe. Letzteres war eine Lehre aus dem 2. Weltkrieg. Großraumdenken hat ihn vom Zaun gebrochen.
January 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Wir erleben ein Carl-Schmitt-Revival: imperiales Großraumdenken statt gleiches Recht auf territoriale Unversehrtheit für alle Staaten, unabhängig von ihrer Größe. Letzteres war eine Lehre aus dem 2. Weltkrieg. Großraumdenken hat ihn vom Zaun gebrochen.
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Die Zahl der von Russland gegen die Ukraine eingesetzten Drohnen hat sich im Vergleich zum Vorjahr 2025 verfünffacht (Insgesamt ca. 55'000, Monatsangaben in Tsd.).
January 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Die Zahl der von Russland gegen die Ukraine eingesetzten Drohnen hat sich im Vergleich zum Vorjahr 2025 verfünffacht (Insgesamt ca. 55'000, Monatsangaben in Tsd.).
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He's mad she won the Nobel Peace Prize and he didn't. That's it. That's what it's all about. Best part is she idiotically and sycophantically dedicated her prize to him and he still won't back her and prefers to publicly denigrate on a day like today.
Trump on María Corina Machado: "I think it'd be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support or the respect within the country. She's a very nice woman but she doesn't have the respect."
January 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
He's mad she won the Nobel Peace Prize and he didn't. That's it. That's what it's all about. Best part is she idiotically and sycophantically dedicated her prize to him and he still won't back her and prefers to publicly denigrate on a day like today.
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Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Border guards pass by a ruined multi-story building, and one of the soldiers recognizes the house - he once rented an apartment here.
📹🖊️: State border guard service of Ukraine
Border guards pass by a ruined multi-story building, and one of the soldiers recognizes the house - he once rented an apartment here.
📹🖊️: State border guard service of Ukraine
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Border guards pass by a ruined multi-story building, and one of the soldiers recognizes the house - he once rented an apartment here.
📹🖊️: State border guard service of Ukraine
Border guards pass by a ruined multi-story building, and one of the soldiers recognizes the house - he once rented an apartment here.
📹🖊️: State border guard service of Ukraine
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U.S. officials removed panels honoring Black WWII soldiers from an American cemetery in the Netherlands, citing Trump policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. The decision sparked backlash from locals and renewed criticism over erasing history. (NBC)
December 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
U.S. officials removed panels honoring Black WWII soldiers from an American cemetery in the Netherlands, citing Trump policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. The decision sparked backlash from locals and renewed criticism over erasing history. (NBC)
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The Kremlin says there’s no need to show evidence of an alleged drone attack on Putin’s residence, claiming air defenses handled it and any debris is a military matter. In other words, the U.S. president believes them, so that’s all that matters.
December 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Kremlin says there’s no need to show evidence of an alleged drone attack on Putin’s residence, claiming air defenses handled it and any debris is a military matter. In other words, the U.S. president believes them, so that’s all that matters.
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Via Werner Koller
December 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Via Werner Koller
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Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus
Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus
Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.
www.euronews.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus
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❌😵💫 Russia to ignore international tribunal verdicts following new law
Any arrest warrants – including Putin and Lvova-Belova in the case of deportation of Ukrainian children – are now also officially declared illegal in Russia.
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theukrainianreview.info/russia-to-ig...
Any arrest warrants – including Putin and Lvova-Belova in the case of deportation of Ukrainian children – are now also officially declared illegal in Russia.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/russia-to-ig...
Russia to ignore international tribunal verdicts following new law
Vladimir Putin has signed a package of amendments to the federal law on the judicial system, which prohibit the enforcement of foreign criminal court decisions
theukrainianreview.info
December 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
❌😵💫 Russia to ignore international tribunal verdicts following new law
Any arrest warrants – including Putin and Lvova-Belova in the case of deportation of Ukrainian children – are now also officially declared illegal in Russia.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/russia-to-ig...
Any arrest warrants – including Putin and Lvova-Belova in the case of deportation of Ukrainian children – are now also officially declared illegal in Russia.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/russia-to-ig...
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„…nicht um Lukendeckel handelte, sondern um die Abdeckungen von zwei VM-4SG-Kernreaktoren…“
Transportierte die versenkte Ursa Major Nukleartechnik für Nordkorea?
Dies jedenfalls sei das Ergebnis des spanischen Untersuchungsausschusses.
Hier der Link zum Artikel
archive.is/EMGvN
Transportierte die versenkte Ursa Major Nukleartechnik für Nordkorea?
Dies jedenfalls sei das Ergebnis des spanischen Untersuchungsausschusses.
Hier der Link zum Artikel
archive.is/EMGvN
December 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
„…nicht um Lukendeckel handelte, sondern um die Abdeckungen von zwei VM-4SG-Kernreaktoren…“
Transportierte die versenkte Ursa Major Nukleartechnik für Nordkorea?
Dies jedenfalls sei das Ergebnis des spanischen Untersuchungsausschusses.
Hier der Link zum Artikel
archive.is/EMGvN
Transportierte die versenkte Ursa Major Nukleartechnik für Nordkorea?
Dies jedenfalls sei das Ergebnis des spanischen Untersuchungsausschusses.
Hier der Link zum Artikel
archive.is/EMGvN
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🤬 On December 21, two Russian soldiers shot and killed 7 civilians in Pokrovsk.
Rinat Galimzyanov and Aleksey Agafonov broke into the basement of a house where civilians were sheltering.
When father and son told there was no alcohol, the Russians opened fire and killed the father and son.
Rinat Galimzyanov and Aleksey Agafonov broke into the basement of a house where civilians were sheltering.
When father and son told there was no alcohol, the Russians opened fire and killed the father and son.
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🤬 On December 21, two Russian soldiers shot and killed 7 civilians in Pokrovsk.
Rinat Galimzyanov and Aleksey Agafonov broke into the basement of a house where civilians were sheltering.
When father and son told there was no alcohol, the Russians opened fire and killed the father and son.
Rinat Galimzyanov and Aleksey Agafonov broke into the basement of a house where civilians were sheltering.
When father and son told there was no alcohol, the Russians opened fire and killed the father and son.
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