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.
Senior soldier Kateryna Yushchenko, call sign Shanovna, was killed💔 by a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv region on April 4, 2023.
She was 25. Born in Toshkivka, she dreamed of serving since childhood. She kept that promise to Ukraine. Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
She was 25. Born in Toshkivka, she dreamed of serving since childhood. She kept that promise to Ukraine. Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
February 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Senior soldier Kateryna Yushchenko, call sign Shanovna, was killed💔 by a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv region on April 4, 2023.
She was 25. Born in Toshkivka, she dreamed of serving since childhood. She kept that promise to Ukraine. Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
She was 25. Born in Toshkivka, she dreamed of serving since childhood. She kept that promise to Ukraine. Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
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🕯️ We remember the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
The President honored the memory
www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
of those who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine. Ukrainians always defend what is theirs - independence, dignity, and the right to live freely.
🕯️ We remember the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
The President honored the memory
www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
of those who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine. Ukrainians always defend what is theirs - independence, dignity, and the right to live freely.
February 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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🕯️ We remember the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
The President honored the memory
www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
of those who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine. Ukrainians always defend what is theirs - independence, dignity, and the right to live freely.
🕯️ We remember the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
The President honored the memory
www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
of those who gave their lives for the freedom of Ukraine. Ukrainians always defend what is theirs - independence, dignity, and the right to live freely.
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She is Ukraine.
Long before the world began watching, Ukrainians were already defending their homeland with their lives.
This fight did not begin in 2022. It has been carried by those who refused to surrender their country, their identity, or their future.
She is Ukraine.
Long before the world began watching, Ukrainians were already defending their homeland with their lives.
This fight did not begin in 2022. It has been carried by those who refused to surrender their country, their identity, or their future.
February 20, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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She is Ukraine.
Long before the world began watching, Ukrainians were already defending their homeland with their lives.
This fight did not begin in 2022. It has been carried by those who refused to surrender their country, their identity, or their future.
She is Ukraine.
Long before the world began watching, Ukrainians were already defending their homeland with their lives.
This fight did not begin in 2022. It has been carried by those who refused to surrender their country, their identity, or their future.
Greed built empires that crumble.
Solidarity builds futures that endure. 🌍
👇
Solidarity builds futures that endure. 🌍
👇
We humans need to change. We must stop making greed our modus operandi and start producing only what we need, while supporting, uplifting, and having each other's backs—or we will perish.
February 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Greed built empires that crumble.
Solidarity builds futures that endure. 🌍
👇
Solidarity builds futures that endure. 🌍
👇
Power protects power.
A trafficker moved among presidents and princes for years.
That wasn’t ignorance.
That was access.
A trafficker moved among presidents and princes for years.
That wasn’t ignorance.
That was access.
February 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Power protects power.
A trafficker moved among presidents and princes for years.
That wasn’t ignorance.
That was access.
A trafficker moved among presidents and princes for years.
That wasn’t ignorance.
That was access.
Putin isn’t offering cooperation.
He’s offering bait.
Promise profit.
Demand concessions.
Advance anyway.
Appease him and he moves the line.
Every time.
👇👇
He’s offering bait.
Promise profit.
Demand concessions.
Advance anyway.
Appease him and he moves the line.
Every time.
👇👇
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ISW assesses Putin is dangling “economic cooperation” to distract Trump and soften U.S. resolve.
The strategy is simple: promise profit, demand concessions, keep advancing.
Source: www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/politics...
ISW assesses Putin is dangling “economic cooperation” to distract Trump and soften U.S. resolve.
The strategy is simple: promise profit, demand concessions, keep advancing.
Source: www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/politics...
Путін переконаний, що економіка Росії витримає затяжну війну: в ISW пояснили, як Кремль відволікає увагу Трампа
Цілі агресора виходять далеко за межі Донбасу
www.obozrevatel.com
February 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Putin isn’t offering cooperation.
He’s offering bait.
Promise profit.
Demand concessions.
Advance anyway.
Appease him and he moves the line.
Every time.
👇👇
He’s offering bait.
Promise profit.
Demand concessions.
Advance anyway.
Appease him and he moves the line.
Every time.
👇👇
Glory to Ukraine
February 20, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Glory to Ukraine
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This is Veronika and Ivan Kukovytskyi. This is their story. And sadly, there are thousands like it.
For 11 long months, Veronika believed Vanya was alive.
He went on a combat mission with ten brothers-in-arms. All of them were killed.
This is Veronika and Ivan Kukovytskyi. This is their story. And sadly, there are thousands like it.
For 11 long months, Veronika believed Vanya was alive.
He went on a combat mission with ten brothers-in-arms. All of them were killed.
February 20, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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This is Veronika and Ivan Kukovytskyi. This is their story. And sadly, there are thousands like it.
For 11 long months, Veronika believed Vanya was alive.
He went on a combat mission with ten brothers-in-arms. All of them were killed.
This is Veronika and Ivan Kukovytskyi. This is their story. And sadly, there are thousands like it.
For 11 long months, Veronika believed Vanya was alive.
He went on a combat mission with ten brothers-in-arms. All of them were killed.
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These are two Ukrainian infantry soldiers from the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade - Denys, callsign “Bars,” and Dmytro, callsign “K2.”
They held their position near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast for 130 days without rotation.
These are two Ukrainian infantry soldiers from the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade - Denys, callsign “Bars,” and Dmytro, callsign “K2.”
They held their position near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast for 130 days without rotation.
February 20, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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These are two Ukrainian infantry soldiers from the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade - Denys, callsign “Bars,” and Dmytro, callsign “K2.”
They held their position near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast for 130 days without rotation.
These are two Ukrainian infantry soldiers from the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade - Denys, callsign “Bars,” and Dmytro, callsign “K2.”
They held their position near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast for 130 days without rotation.
“She was the most fearless, my beloved wife.
Always smiling, cheerful and friendly.”
Call sign “Stitch”
TETYANA-ANASTASIA MATSIEVSKA, scout of the 24th King Danylo Separate Rifle Brigade.
Died🙏 near Bakhmut on January 9, 2023.
Forever 21.💔
We remember
Eternal Memory Tatyana
Always smiling, cheerful and friendly.”
Call sign “Stitch”
TETYANA-ANASTASIA MATSIEVSKA, scout of the 24th King Danylo Separate Rifle Brigade.
Died🙏 near Bakhmut on January 9, 2023.
Forever 21.💔
We remember
Eternal Memory Tatyana
February 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
“She was the most fearless, my beloved wife.
Always smiling, cheerful and friendly.”
Call sign “Stitch”
TETYANA-ANASTASIA MATSIEVSKA, scout of the 24th King Danylo Separate Rifle Brigade.
Died🙏 near Bakhmut on January 9, 2023.
Forever 21.💔
We remember
Eternal Memory Tatyana
Always smiling, cheerful and friendly.”
Call sign “Stitch”
TETYANA-ANASTASIA MATSIEVSKA, scout of the 24th King Danylo Separate Rifle Brigade.
Died🙏 near Bakhmut on January 9, 2023.
Forever 21.💔
We remember
Eternal Memory Tatyana
9:00.
Ukraine pauses.
Today we remember Yuri Kupchak of Sambir.
Economist.
Farmer.
Sniper. Defender.
He stood up in 2022 so the country would stand at all.
Killed💔🙏 near Kotlyne, January 30, 2025.
41 years old.🇺🇦
Because of men like him, Ukraine still breathes.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
Ukraine pauses.
Today we remember Yuri Kupchak of Sambir.
Economist.
Farmer.
Sniper. Defender.
He stood up in 2022 so the country would stand at all.
Killed💔🙏 near Kotlyne, January 30, 2025.
41 years old.🇺🇦
Because of men like him, Ukraine still breathes.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
February 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM
9:00.
Ukraine pauses.
Today we remember Yuri Kupchak of Sambir.
Economist.
Farmer.
Sniper. Defender.
He stood up in 2022 so the country would stand at all.
Killed💔🙏 near Kotlyne, January 30, 2025.
41 years old.🇺🇦
Because of men like him, Ukraine still breathes.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
Ukraine pauses.
Today we remember Yuri Kupchak of Sambir.
Economist.
Farmer.
Sniper. Defender.
He stood up in 2022 so the country would stand at all.
Killed💔🙏 near Kotlyne, January 30, 2025.
41 years old.🇺🇦
Because of men like him, Ukraine still breathes.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
She carries steel to defend her land.
She carries flowers to remember why.
Ukraine fights not for conquest, but for the right to bloom
Oksana Kovalenko.
Oksana, a name carried by poets and paramedics, by students and soldiers.
Kovalenko, rooted in “koval” — blacksmith. One who forges.
It fits her.
She carries flowers to remember why.
Ukraine fights not for conquest, but for the right to bloom
Oksana Kovalenko.
Oksana, a name carried by poets and paramedics, by students and soldiers.
Kovalenko, rooted in “koval” — blacksmith. One who forges.
It fits her.
February 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM
She carries steel to defend her land.
She carries flowers to remember why.
Ukraine fights not for conquest, but for the right to bloom
Oksana Kovalenko.
Oksana, a name carried by poets and paramedics, by students and soldiers.
Kovalenko, rooted in “koval” — blacksmith. One who forges.
It fits her.
She carries flowers to remember why.
Ukraine fights not for conquest, but for the right to bloom
Oksana Kovalenko.
Oksana, a name carried by poets and paramedics, by students and soldiers.
Kovalenko, rooted in “koval” — blacksmith. One who forges.
It fits her.
The Kremlin drafts poverty and calls it patriotism.
Rural Russia pays. Power in Moscow profits.
Tzars change uniforms. The system doesn’t.
😠👇👇
Rural Russia pays. Power in Moscow profits.
Tzars change uniforms. The system doesn’t.
😠👇👇
There’ll have to be another revolution.
Gangster Tzars are still Tzars.
Gangster Tzars are still Tzars.
Russia-Ukraine war: How one Russian village lost its fighting-age men to conflict
In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
www.bbc.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:25 AM
The Kremlin drafts poverty and calls it patriotism.
Rural Russia pays. Power in Moscow profits.
Tzars change uniforms. The system doesn’t.
😠👇👇
Rural Russia pays. Power in Moscow profits.
Tzars change uniforms. The system doesn’t.
😠👇👇
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ISW: Putin believes Russia’s economy can sustain a long war. Sanctions hurt, but the Kremlin has militarized industry and redirected trade.
He is betting on time, fatigue in the West, and political shifts in Washington
ISW: Putin believes Russia’s economy can sustain a long war. Sanctions hurt, but the Kremlin has militarized industry and redirected trade.
He is betting on time, fatigue in the West, and political shifts in Washington
February 20, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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ISW: Putin believes Russia’s economy can sustain a long war. Sanctions hurt, but the Kremlin has militarized industry and redirected trade.
He is betting on time, fatigue in the West, and political shifts in Washington
ISW: Putin believes Russia’s economy can sustain a long war. Sanctions hurt, but the Kremlin has militarized industry and redirected trade.
He is betting on time, fatigue in the West, and political shifts in Washington
Russia is on the brink of collapse, says Mykola Sungurovsky of the Razumkov Center.
Losses now exceed new contract recruits.
Internal strain and battlefield pressure may force changes to Russia’s administrative structure.
Full interview:
Details:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/rosiya-n...
Losses now exceed new contract recruits.
Internal strain and battlefield pressure may force changes to Russia’s administrative structure.
Full interview:
Details:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/rosiya-n...
February 20, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Russia is on the brink of collapse, says Mykola Sungurovsky of the Razumkov Center.
Losses now exceed new contract recruits.
Internal strain and battlefield pressure may force changes to Russia’s administrative structure.
Full interview:
Details:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/rosiya-n...
Losses now exceed new contract recruits.
Internal strain and battlefield pressure may force changes to Russia’s administrative structure.
Full interview:
Details:
war.obozrevatel.com/ukr/rosiya-n...
My father gave his life for my country. He left me, but the country had a hero. 🇺🇦
#ГероїУкраїни #СлаваУкраїни #ЗСУ #ВійнаВУкраїни #Україна #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #HeroesOfUkraine
#ГероїУкраїни #СлаваУкраїни #ЗСУ #ВійнаВУкраїни #Україна #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #HeroesOfUkraine
February 20, 2026 at 7:12 AM
My father gave his life for my country. He left me, but the country had a hero. 🇺🇦
#ГероїУкраїни #СлаваУкраїни #ЗСУ #ВійнаВУкраїни #Україна #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #HeroesOfUkraine
#ГероїУкраїни #СлаваУкраїни #ЗСУ #ВійнаВУкраїни #Україна #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #HeroesOfUkraine
Britain investigates.
The U.S. shrugs.
Rep. Stephen Lynch says the Attorney General is “defending and obstructing” instead of enforcing the law.
If that’s true, this isn’t partisanship.
It’s institutional decay in plain sight.
The U.S. shrugs.
Rep. Stephen Lynch says the Attorney General is “defending and obstructing” instead of enforcing the law.
If that’s true, this isn’t partisanship.
It’s institutional decay in plain sight.
Rep. Stephen Lynch: "It offers a great contrast. Look what the British government is doing in light of the evidence, and look what the US government is doing. Nothing. Our chief law enforcement officer Pam Bondi is defending and obstructing the investigation."
February 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Britain investigates.
The U.S. shrugs.
Rep. Stephen Lynch says the Attorney General is “defending and obstructing” instead of enforcing the law.
If that’s true, this isn’t partisanship.
It’s institutional decay in plain sight.
The U.S. shrugs.
Rep. Stephen Lynch says the Attorney General is “defending and obstructing” instead of enforcing the law.
If that’s true, this isn’t partisanship.
It’s institutional decay in plain sight.
“My son died. I don’t want any more deaths.”💔🇺🇦🙏
— Mother Yevgenia Telnova
Yevgeniy Telnov fell in eastern Ukraine on Feb 15, 2015.
Order of the People’s Hero.
Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
ATO medal.
All awarded after his death.
Honor to the defender.
Memory is duty.
— Mother Yevgenia Telnova
Yevgeniy Telnov fell in eastern Ukraine on Feb 15, 2015.
Order of the People’s Hero.
Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
ATO medal.
All awarded after his death.
Honor to the defender.
Memory is duty.
February 20, 2026 at 7:04 AM
“My son died. I don’t want any more deaths.”💔🇺🇦🙏
— Mother Yevgenia Telnova
Yevgeniy Telnov fell in eastern Ukraine on Feb 15, 2015.
Order of the People’s Hero.
Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
ATO medal.
All awarded after his death.
Honor to the defender.
Memory is duty.
— Mother Yevgenia Telnova
Yevgeniy Telnov fell in eastern Ukraine on Feb 15, 2015.
Order of the People’s Hero.
Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
ATO medal.
All awarded after his death.
Honor to the defender.
Memory is duty.
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Sold abroad for adoption: a group of "traffickers" of Ukrainian children was exposed in Odessa
Law enforcement officers have referred to court the case of an Odessa criminal group that illegally exported Ukrainian orphaned children and children deprived of parental care abroad.
Sold abroad for adoption: a group of "traffickers" of Ukrainian children was exposed in Odessa
Law enforcement officers have referred to court the case of an Odessa criminal group that illegally exported Ukrainian orphaned children and children deprived of parental care abroad.
February 20, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Sold abroad for adoption: a group of "traffickers" of Ukrainian children was exposed in Odessa
Law enforcement officers have referred to court the case of an Odessa criminal group that illegally exported Ukrainian orphaned children and children deprived of parental care abroad.
Sold abroad for adoption: a group of "traffickers" of Ukrainian children was exposed in Odessa
Law enforcement officers have referred to court the case of an Odessa criminal group that illegally exported Ukrainian orphaned children and children deprived of parental care abroad.
A 65-year-old jeweler is dead in a Russian prison.
Alexander Dotsenko was convicted for alleged “justifying terrorism” over leaflets critical of Putin.
Speech treated as terror. Dissent treated as crime.
🔗 www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
Alexander Dotsenko was convicted for alleged “justifying terrorism” over leaflets critical of Putin.
Speech treated as terror. Dissent treated as crime.
🔗 www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
February 20, 2026 at 6:54 AM
A 65-year-old jeweler is dead in a Russian prison.
Alexander Dotsenko was convicted for alleged “justifying terrorism” over leaflets critical of Putin.
Speech treated as terror. Dissent treated as crime.
🔗 www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
Alexander Dotsenko was convicted for alleged “justifying terrorism” over leaflets critical of Putin.
Speech treated as terror. Dissent treated as crime.
🔗 www.obozrevatel.com/ukr/novosti-...
Darkness no longer guarantees cover.
Ukrainian UGVs with thermal cameras can see what Russian infantry often cannot.
On an overcast front, one side is blind. The other sees heat.
War is adapting in real time.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/18/u...
Ukrainian UGVs with thermal cameras can see what Russian infantry often cannot.
On an overcast front, one side is blind. The other sees heat.
War is adapting in real time.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/18/u...
February 20, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Darkness no longer guarantees cover.
Ukrainian UGVs with thermal cameras can see what Russian infantry often cannot.
On an overcast front, one side is blind. The other sees heat.
War is adapting in real time.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/18/u...
Ukrainian UGVs with thermal cameras can see what Russian infantry often cannot.
On an overcast front, one side is blind. The other sees heat.
War is adapting in real time.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/18/u...
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An attack on military facilities in Crimea (Ru) has been ongoing for a long time.
Sevastopol is firing back, with some shots hitting buildings.
t.me/exilenova_pl...
00.34
An attack on military facilities in Crimea (Ru) has been ongoing for a long time.
Sevastopol is firing back, with some shots hitting buildings.
t.me/exilenova_pl...
February 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
260220
00.34
An attack on military facilities in Crimea (Ru) has been ongoing for a long time.
Sevastopol is firing back, with some shots hitting buildings.
t.me/exilenova_pl...
00.34
An attack on military facilities in Crimea (Ru) has been ongoing for a long time.
Sevastopol is firing back, with some shots hitting buildings.
t.me/exilenova_pl...
⚡️ Germany’s railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, has been targeted by a large-scale cyberattack, reportedly potentially linked to russian hackers.
Source:
x.com/CforCD
Source:
x.com/CforCD
February 20, 2026 at 2:41 AM
⚡️ Germany’s railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, has been targeted by a large-scale cyberattack, reportedly potentially linked to russian hackers.
Source:
x.com/CforCD
Source:
x.com/CforCD
During the shelling, a combat medic, junior sergeant of the NGU Maksym Skorbilin, was killed.💔🇺🇦🙏
A bright memory to Maksym.
Sincere condolences to his family.
A bright memory to Maksym.
Sincere condolences to his family.
February 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM
During the shelling, a combat medic, junior sergeant of the NGU Maksym Skorbilin, was killed.💔🇺🇦🙏
A bright memory to Maksym.
Sincere condolences to his family.
A bright memory to Maksym.
Sincere condolences to his family.
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🇺🇦 Sweden remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
Sweden will continue to increase pressure on Russia, strengthen cooperation in the areas of security and trade, and advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
🇺🇦 Sweden remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
Sweden will continue to increase pressure on Russia, strengthen cooperation in the areas of security and trade, and advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
February 20, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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🇺🇦 Sweden remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
Sweden will continue to increase pressure on Russia, strengthen cooperation in the areas of security and trade, and advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
🇺🇦 Sweden remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine.
Sweden will continue to increase pressure on Russia, strengthen cooperation in the areas of security and trade, and advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
