Lewi Whalberg
@anno1540.bsky.social
🇺🇦 Ukraine | geopolitics & security US 🇺🇲
Facts over hype. Sources included.
Pro-democracy. Pro-accountability.
X=Anno1540
If I where US citizent, I vote Blue
Im an Viking by birth
Ancestors discovered the world
Facts over hype. Sources included.
Pro-democracy. Pro-accountability.
X=Anno1540
If I where US citizent, I vote Blue
Im an Viking by birth
Ancestors discovered the world
Pinned
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“My leg was shattered. I was crawling — and somehow I was laughing.”
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier.
Call sign: “Keks.”
38 years old.
Sumy region.
This is what holding the line actually looks like.
“My leg was shattered. I was crawling — and somehow I was laughing.”
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier.
Call sign: “Keks.”
38 years old.
Sumy region.
This is what holding the line actually looks like.
Russia’s war machine still runs on Western tech.
@SpaceX tightened Starlink controls. Good.
But U.S.-made networking gear from Ubiquiti is still helping extend Russian battlefield communications.
Sanctions mean little without enforcement.
underfire.news
@SpaceX tightened Starlink controls. Good.
But U.S.-made networking gear from Ubiquiti is still helping extend Russian battlefield communications.
Sanctions mean little without enforcement.
underfire.news
February 19, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Russia’s war machine still runs on Western tech.
@SpaceX tightened Starlink controls. Good.
But U.S.-made networking gear from Ubiquiti is still helping extend Russian battlefield communications.
Sanctions mean little without enforcement.
underfire.news
@SpaceX tightened Starlink controls. Good.
But U.S.-made networking gear from Ubiquiti is still helping extend Russian battlefield communications.
Sanctions mean little without enforcement.
underfire.news
🔥🔥 Velikiye Luki, Russia 💩 Good morning, Vietnam 😄
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February 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🔥🔥 Velikiye Luki, Russia 💩 Good morning, Vietnam 😄
t.me/ForeverForFr...
t.me/ForeverForFr...
Zelensky says Ukraine won’t withdraw from Donbas, 'won’t lose dignity' as peace talks stall on territory
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Zelensky says Ukraine won’t withdraw from Donbas, 'won’t lose dignity' as peace talks stall on territory
"Thousands, dozens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed on this direction, defending this part of Ukraine," Zelensky said in an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. "We have to unde...
kyivindependent.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Zelensky says Ukraine won’t withdraw from Donbas, 'won’t lose dignity' as peace talks stall on territory
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"Americans and some Europeans are discussing a new document between NATO and Russia"
February 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
"Americans and some Europeans are discussing a new document between NATO and Russia"
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Crystal Hefner has filed complaints with CA and IL authorities asking for an investigation into thousands of Hugh Hefner’s personal scrapbooks.
She alleges some photos may involve underage girls.
These are allegations, not proven findings.
LA Times:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Crystal Hefner has filed complaints with CA and IL authorities asking for an investigation into thousands of Hugh Hefner’s personal scrapbooks.
She alleges some photos may involve underage girls.
These are allegations, not proven findings.
LA Times:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Hugh Hefner’s widow warns images of underage girls are in late husband’s scrapbooks, journals
Crystal Hefner said she filed regulatory complaints alleging the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation possesses thousands of pages of the Playboy founder's journals and scrapbooks that may include pictures of nu...
www.latimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Crystal Hefner has filed complaints with CA and IL authorities asking for an investigation into thousands of Hugh Hefner’s personal scrapbooks.
She alleges some photos may involve underage girls.
These are allegations, not proven findings.
LA Times:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Crystal Hefner has filed complaints with CA and IL authorities asking for an investigation into thousands of Hugh Hefner’s personal scrapbooks.
She alleges some photos may involve underage girls.
These are allegations, not proven findings.
LA Times:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Senior soldier Nikolayev Artur Serhiyovych, a machine gunner of the special forces battalion named after the Hero of Ukraine Major General Serhiy Kulchytsky, died while performing combat missions.
His last words were: “Tell your mother that I love her...”
Eternal memory!💔🇺🇦
His last words were: “Tell your mother that I love her...”
Eternal memory!💔🇺🇦
February 19, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Senior soldier Nikolayev Artur Serhiyovych, a machine gunner of the special forces battalion named after the Hero of Ukraine Major General Serhiy Kulchytsky, died while performing combat missions.
His last words were: “Tell your mother that I love her...”
Eternal memory!💔🇺🇦
His last words were: “Tell your mother that I love her...”
Eternal memory!💔🇺🇦
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After two and a half years of captivity, he went back to the front: a defender from Ternopil region was killed💔🇺🇦
A soldier from the Ternopil region, Mykola Myga, was killed in the battles against the Russian occupation army.
After two and a half years of captivity, he went back to the front: a defender from Ternopil region was killed💔🇺🇦
A soldier from the Ternopil region, Mykola Myga, was killed in the battles against the Russian occupation army.
February 19, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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After two and a half years of captivity, he went back to the front: a defender from Ternopil region was killed💔🇺🇦
A soldier from the Ternopil region, Mykola Myga, was killed in the battles against the Russian occupation army.
After two and a half years of captivity, he went back to the front: a defender from Ternopil region was killed💔🇺🇦
A soldier from the Ternopil region, Mykola Myga, was killed in the battles against the Russian occupation army.
“Ukrainian General Staff reports another 830 Russian occupiers eliminated, bringing total enemy losses to over 1 256 910 personnel, plus hundreds of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, helicopters and drones destroyed in the war.” — Source:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/zsu-vidm...
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February 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
“Ukrainian General Staff reports another 830 Russian occupiers eliminated, bringing total enemy losses to over 1 256 910 personnel, plus hundreds of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, helicopters and drones destroyed in the war.” — Source:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/zsu-vidm...
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/zsu-vidm...
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Fuel is not neutral in war. It is mobility. It is artillery range. It is supply lines that keep an invasion alive.
The governor of Pskov Oblast confirmed Ukrainian UAVs struck the Velikiye Luki oil base. A tank caught fire. No casualties reported.
Fuel is not neutral in war. It is mobility. It is artillery range. It is supply lines that keep an invasion alive.
The governor of Pskov Oblast confirmed Ukrainian UAVs struck the Velikiye Luki oil base. A tank caught fire. No casualties reported.
February 19, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Fuel is not neutral in war. It is mobility. It is artillery range. It is supply lines that keep an invasion alive.
The governor of Pskov Oblast confirmed Ukrainian UAVs struck the Velikiye Luki oil base. A tank caught fire. No casualties reported.
Fuel is not neutral in war. It is mobility. It is artillery range. It is supply lines that keep an invasion alive.
The governor of Pskov Oblast confirmed Ukrainian UAVs struck the Velikiye Luki oil base. A tank caught fire. No casualties reported.
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An oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Pskov region, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones. A fire is observed.
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An oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Pskov region, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones. A fire is observed.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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An oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Pskov region, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones. A fire is observed.
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t.me/noel_reports...
An oil depot in Velikiye Luki, Pskov region, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones. A fire is observed.
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Reposted by Lewi Whalberg
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier story #🫡💙💛🇺🇦
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“My leg was shattered. I was crawling — and somehow I was laughing.”
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier.
Call sign: “Keks.”
38 years old.
Sumy region.
This is what holding the line actually looks like.
“My leg was shattered. I was crawling — and somehow I was laughing.”
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier.
Call sign: “Keks.”
38 years old.
Sumy region.
This is what holding the line actually looks like.
February 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM
A Ukrainian Special Operations soldier story #🫡💙💛🇺🇦
You were among those who do not stand aside.
Among those who take responsibility and keep the line, even when it is difficult.
In the line. In memory. In hearts.💔
Forever.🇺🇦
Kuranosov Roman
SILENT
09/13/1999-02/16/2023
Glory to the Hero
Among those who take responsibility and keep the line, even when it is difficult.
In the line. In memory. In hearts.💔
Forever.🇺🇦
Kuranosov Roman
SILENT
09/13/1999-02/16/2023
Glory to the Hero
February 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM
You were among those who do not stand aside.
Among those who take responsibility and keep the line, even when it is difficult.
In the line. In memory. In hearts.💔
Forever.🇺🇦
Kuranosov Roman
SILENT
09/13/1999-02/16/2023
Glory to the Hero
Among those who take responsibility and keep the line, even when it is difficult.
In the line. In memory. In hearts.💔
Forever.🇺🇦
Kuranosov Roman
SILENT
09/13/1999-02/16/2023
Glory to the Hero
“Слава ЗСУ!”
(“Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!”)
🇺🇦 Ski acrobat Angelina Brykina with a powerful inscription
🕯 Her father went to defend Ukraine and died in battle in the Mykolaiv region with the enemy DRG
(“Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!”)
🇺🇦 Ski acrobat Angelina Brykina with a powerful inscription
🕯 Her father went to defend Ukraine and died in battle in the Mykolaiv region with the enemy DRG
February 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
“Слава ЗСУ!”
(“Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!”)
🇺🇦 Ski acrobat Angelina Brykina with a powerful inscription
🕯 Her father went to defend Ukraine and died in battle in the Mykolaiv region with the enemy DRG
(“Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!”)
🇺🇦 Ski acrobat Angelina Brykina with a powerful inscription
🕯 Her father went to defend Ukraine and died in battle in the Mykolaiv region with the enemy DRG
Russian “athletes” have never been separated from the army, with over 70% of russian Olympic team being active army personnel legally often in officer ranks, but this Paralympic team has directly participated in genocidal war, murders, rape, pillaging, deportations, tortures.
February 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Russian “athletes” have never been separated from the army, with over 70% of russian Olympic team being active army personnel legally often in officer ranks, but this Paralympic team has directly participated in genocidal war, murders, rape, pillaging, deportations, tortures.
Yuriy Poplavsky died.🇺🇦💔
This is an irreparable loss for everyone who knew him. Long live the memory!
This is an irreparable loss for everyone who knew him. Long live the memory!
February 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Yuriy Poplavsky died.🇺🇦💔
This is an irreparable loss for everyone who knew him. Long live the memory!
This is an irreparable loss for everyone who knew him. Long live the memory!
Artem Malyuta was 17.
Killed💔🇺🇦 by fck Ruzzian nazist shelling in Ternopil.
He loved cars, saved his first salary for car caps, helped his father and grandfather.
A boy with plans.
A family with a hole that will never close.
Bright memory.
Killed💔🇺🇦 by fck Ruzzian nazist shelling in Ternopil.
He loved cars, saved his first salary for car caps, helped his father and grandfather.
A boy with plans.
A family with a hole that will never close.
Bright memory.
February 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Artem Malyuta was 17.
Killed💔🇺🇦 by fck Ruzzian nazist shelling in Ternopil.
He loved cars, saved his first salary for car caps, helped his father and grandfather.
A boy with plans.
A family with a hole that will never close.
Bright memory.
Killed💔🇺🇦 by fck Ruzzian nazist shelling in Ternopil.
He loved cars, saved his first salary for car caps, helped his father and grandfather.
A boy with plans.
A family with a hole that will never close.
Bright memory.
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🇮🇳 Trump's deal with Modi in action: India sharply reduced purchases of Russian oil
In January, India's imports of Russian oil hit their lowest level since the end of 2022.
Compared to December 2025, the figures dropped by almost a quarter.
🇮🇳 Trump's deal with Modi in action: India sharply reduced purchases of Russian oil
In January, India's imports of Russian oil hit their lowest level since the end of 2022.
Compared to December 2025, the figures dropped by almost a quarter.
February 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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🇮🇳 Trump's deal with Modi in action: India sharply reduced purchases of Russian oil
In January, India's imports of Russian oil hit their lowest level since the end of 2022.
Compared to December 2025, the figures dropped by almost a quarter.
🇮🇳 Trump's deal with Modi in action: India sharply reduced purchases of Russian oil
In January, India's imports of Russian oil hit their lowest level since the end of 2022.
Compared to December 2025, the figures dropped by almost a quarter.
The first drones made by a German-Ukrainian joint venture in Germany were handed over to President Zelensky on 13 February.
Under the 🇩🇪🇺🇦 Quantum Frontline Industries joint venture, up to 10,000 drones a year will be made in Germany for Ukraine. #WeInvestInFreedom
Glory to Ukraine
Under the 🇩🇪🇺🇦 Quantum Frontline Industries joint venture, up to 10,000 drones a year will be made in Germany for Ukraine. #WeInvestInFreedom
Glory to Ukraine
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The first drones made by a German-Ukrainian joint venture in Germany were handed over to President Zelensky on 13 February.
Under the 🇩🇪🇺🇦 Quantum Frontline Industries joint venture, up to 10,000 drones a year will be made in Germany for Ukraine. #WeInvestInFreedom
Glory to Ukraine
Under the 🇩🇪🇺🇦 Quantum Frontline Industries joint venture, up to 10,000 drones a year will be made in Germany for Ukraine. #WeInvestInFreedom
Glory to Ukraine
❤️🩹 Ukraine's Anhelina Brykina honored her fallen father on the Olympic stage.
After a risky jump, she revealed “Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine” on her skis, paying tribute to Pavlo Brykin, killed defending Ukraine in 2022
Slava Ukraiini.
After a risky jump, she revealed “Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine” on her skis, paying tribute to Pavlo Brykin, killed defending Ukraine in 2022
Slava Ukraiini.
February 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
❤️🩹 Ukraine's Anhelina Brykina honored her fallen father on the Olympic stage.
After a risky jump, she revealed “Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine” on her skis, paying tribute to Pavlo Brykin, killed defending Ukraine in 2022
Slava Ukraiini.
After a risky jump, she revealed “Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine” on her skis, paying tribute to Pavlo Brykin, killed defending Ukraine in 2022
Slava Ukraiini.
Trump may try, but there’s no secret lever he can pull to steal 2026. Stay vigilant. Excessive fear plays into his hands. Keep fighting because it’s working.
February 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Trump may try, but there’s no secret lever he can pull to steal 2026. Stay vigilant. Excessive fear plays into his hands. Keep fighting because it’s working.
Reposted by Lewi Whalberg
Thank you for your awesome work and including me Hopeful!! Appreciate you and all that you do!! 👍😊🌻🙏💙🫡🖖💫👌
February 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Thank you for your awesome work and including me Hopeful!! Appreciate you and all that you do!! 👍😊🌻🙏💙🫡🖖💫👌
This is the largest drone delivery in the history of the Foundation. Here are over 25 thousand (!) drones for the Central Security Service "A" @ServiceSsu: from kamikaze drones to Ukrainian "Batons" - aircraft-type UAVs.
And there will be more 😉
And the details are in the thread 👇
And there will be more 😉
And the details are in the thread 👇
February 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This is the largest drone delivery in the history of the Foundation. Here are over 25 thousand (!) drones for the Central Security Service "A" @ServiceSsu: from kamikaze drones to Ukrainian "Batons" - aircraft-type UAVs.
And there will be more 😉
And the details are in the thread 👇
And there will be more 😉
And the details are in the thread 👇
If morality shifts depending on skin color, it was never morality.
It was hierarchy dressed up as faith.
It was hierarchy dressed up as faith.
February 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
If morality shifts depending on skin color, it was never morality.
It was hierarchy dressed up as faith.
It was hierarchy dressed up as faith.
Reposted by Lewi Whalberg
Memorial / Меморіал - International Volunteers for Ukraine.
Our Beloved Georgian Brother Bacho Buliskiria, who served in Ukraine as a volunteer, died on the battlefield.🇺🇦💔
Honor, Glory, and Gratitude to Our Brother.
Our Beloved Georgian Brother Bacho Buliskiria, who served in Ukraine as a volunteer, died on the battlefield.🇺🇦💔
Honor, Glory, and Gratitude to Our Brother.
February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Memorial / Меморіал - International Volunteers for Ukraine.
Our Beloved Georgian Brother Bacho Buliskiria, who served in Ukraine as a volunteer, died on the battlefield.🇺🇦💔
Honor, Glory, and Gratitude to Our Brother.
Our Beloved Georgian Brother Bacho Buliskiria, who served in Ukraine as a volunteer, died on the battlefield.🇺🇦💔
Honor, Glory, and Gratitude to Our Brother.