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.
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Morning Briefing: Feb. 19, 2026
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
Fatma Zehra Solmaz |
ISTANBUL
Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday, including the US military standing ready to carry out potential strikes on Iran -
Morning Briefing: Feb. 19, 2026
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
Fatma Zehra Solmaz |
ISTANBUL
Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday, including the US military standing ready to carry out potential strikes on Iran -
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Morning Briefing: Feb. 19, 2026
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
Fatma Zehra Solmaz |
ISTANBUL
Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday, including the US military standing ready to carry out potential strikes on Iran -
Morning Briefing: Feb. 19, 2026
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
Fatma Zehra Solmaz |
ISTANBUL
Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday, including the US military standing ready to carry out potential strikes on Iran -
The war is stretching to the end of its fourth year since Russia's full-scale invasion
While Ru shows no sign of ceding demands in peace talks, analysts believe Vlad Putin may be in a place of weakness when it comes to keeping up that war effort. Follow the latest here
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
While Ru shows no sign of ceding demands in peace talks, analysts believe Vlad Putin may be in a place of weakness when it comes to keeping up that war effort. Follow the latest here
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
February 19, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The war is stretching to the end of its fourth year since Russia's full-scale invasion
While Ru shows no sign of ceding demands in peace talks, analysts believe Vlad Putin may be in a place of weakness when it comes to keeping up that war effort. Follow the latest here
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
While Ru shows no sign of ceding demands in peace talks, analysts believe Vlad Putin may be in a place of weakness when it comes to keeping up that war effort. Follow the latest here
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
A huge arsenal of US military hardware is mounting for possible action against the Tehran regime - including something that gives away the possibility that any air campaign might be quite prolonged, not just a sudden one-off attack.
news.sky.com/story/how-th...
news.sky.com/story/how-th...
How US military is assembling within striking distance of Iran
A huge arsenal of US military hardware is mounting for possible action against the Tehran regime - including something that gives away the possibility that any air campaign might be quite prolonged, n...
news.sky.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:51 PM
A huge arsenal of US military hardware is mounting for possible action against the Tehran regime - including something that gives away the possibility that any air campaign might be quite prolonged, not just a sudden one-off attack.
news.sky.com/story/how-th...
news.sky.com/story/how-th...
The Washington State Senate passed a bill on Monday that would establish a 9.9% tax on individuals earning more than $1 million a year
youtube.com/watch?v=gPWi...
youtube.com/watch?v=gPWi...
Taking a look at the ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ that just passed the Senate
YouTube video by KIRO 7 News
youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The Washington State Senate passed a bill on Monday that would establish a 9.9% tax on individuals earning more than $1 million a year
youtube.com/watch?v=gPWi...
youtube.com/watch?v=gPWi...
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Map of the number of companies in countries around the world, whose components were found in Russian weapons over the past 4 years.
Top 10:
🟢USA - 175 companies;
🟢China - 168 companies;
🟢Taiwan - 49 companies;
🟢Japan - 37 companies;
🟢Germany - 34 companies;
Map of the number of companies in countries around the world, whose components were found in Russian weapons over the past 4 years.
Top 10:
🟢USA - 175 companies;
🟢China - 168 companies;
🟢Taiwan - 49 companies;
🟢Japan - 37 companies;
🟢Germany - 34 companies;
February 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Map of the number of companies in countries around the world, whose components were found in Russian weapons over the past 4 years.
Top 10:
🟢USA - 175 companies;
🟢China - 168 companies;
🟢Taiwan - 49 companies;
🟢Japan - 37 companies;
🟢Germany - 34 companies;
Map of the number of companies in countries around the world, whose components were found in Russian weapons over the past 4 years.
Top 10:
🟢USA - 175 companies;
🟢China - 168 companies;
🟢Taiwan - 49 companies;
🟢Japan - 37 companies;
🟢Germany - 34 companies;
A direct hit on the Russian occupier, who was pulling an anti-tank mine TM-62. It would be interesting to see this from a top view.
Footage of drone operators from the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade.
Source - t.me/fifthbrUA
Footage of drone operators from the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade.
Source - t.me/fifthbrUA
February 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM
A direct hit on the Russian occupier, who was pulling an anti-tank mine TM-62. It would be interesting to see this from a top view.
Footage of drone operators from the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade.
Source - t.me/fifthbrUA
Footage of drone operators from the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade.
Source - t.me/fifthbrUA
For some reason, the Russian occupier took off his pants and exposed his decision-making center to a Ukrainian drone. He lived in shame and died in shame.
Footage of the "Ronins" UAV unit of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, t.me/Ronins_65
Footage of the "Ronins" UAV unit of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, t.me/Ronins_65
February 19, 2026 at 12:54 PM
For some reason, the Russian occupier took off his pants and exposed his decision-making center to a Ukrainian drone. He lived in shame and died in shame.
Footage of the "Ronins" UAV unit of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, t.me/Ronins_65
Footage of the "Ronins" UAV unit of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, t.me/Ronins_65
🤬It's outrageous
t.me/+NWxo689pxSc...
in Dnipro:
They sprayed a minibus with gas spray to extract a man from it, - footage from local media.
You can hear people coughing from the gas.
TRUHA⚡️Ukraine
t.me/truexanewsua...
t.me/+NWxo689pxSc...
in Dnipro:
They sprayed a minibus with gas spray to extract a man from it, - footage from local media.
You can hear people coughing from the gas.
TRUHA⚡️Ukraine
t.me/truexanewsua...
February 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
🤬It's outrageous
t.me/+NWxo689pxSc...
in Dnipro:
They sprayed a minibus with gas spray to extract a man from it, - footage from local media.
You can hear people coughing from the gas.
TRUHA⚡️Ukraine
t.me/truexanewsua...
t.me/+NWxo689pxSc...
in Dnipro:
They sprayed a minibus with gas spray to extract a man from it, - footage from local media.
You can hear people coughing from the gas.
TRUHA⚡️Ukraine
t.me/truexanewsua...
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Live TV. Slurred words. Smiles that couldn’t hide it.
Australian journalist Danika Mason appeared on air from the Olympics and later admitted: “I shouldn’t have drunk.”
The clip went viral across Australia.
Next video:
Live TV. Slurred words. Smiles that couldn’t hide it.
Australian journalist Danika Mason appeared on air from the Olympics and later admitted: “I shouldn’t have drunk.”
The clip went viral across Australia.
Next video:
February 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Live TV. Slurred words. Smiles that couldn’t hide it.
Australian journalist Danika Mason appeared on air from the Olympics and later admitted: “I shouldn’t have drunk.”
The clip went viral across Australia.
Next video:
Live TV. Slurred words. Smiles that couldn’t hide it.
Australian journalist Danika Mason appeared on air from the Olympics and later admitted: “I shouldn’t have drunk.”
The clip went viral across Australia.
Next video:
⚡️ Reports say the US is pushing NATO allies not to give Ukraine full participation at the 2026 summit.
keeping Kyiv off the core agenda and limiting its voice among leaders — a move that weakens Ukraine’s strategic leverage and hands a win to Moscow.
🔗 kyivindependent.com/us-reportedl...
keeping Kyiv off the core agenda and limiting its voice among leaders — a move that weakens Ukraine’s strategic leverage and hands a win to Moscow.
🔗 kyivindependent.com/us-reportedl...
https://kyivindependent.com/us-reportedly-moves-to-sideline-ukraine-at-nato-summit-alongside-other-allies/�
February 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM
⚡️ Reports say the US is pushing NATO allies not to give Ukraine full participation at the 2026 summit.
keeping Kyiv off the core agenda and limiting its voice among leaders — a move that weakens Ukraine’s strategic leverage and hands a win to Moscow.
🔗 kyivindependent.com/us-reportedl...
keeping Kyiv off the core agenda and limiting its voice among leaders — a move that weakens Ukraine’s strategic leverage and hands a win to Moscow.
🔗 kyivindependent.com/us-reportedl...
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Russia and Iran don’t hold joint naval drills for show.
They are signaling coordinated deterrence as talk of potential U.S. strikes intensifies.
When Tehran speaks of “regional focus,” it means strategic alignment.
Russia and Iran don’t hold joint naval drills for show.
They are signaling coordinated deterrence as talk of potential U.S. strikes intensifies.
When Tehran speaks of “regional focus,” it means strategic alignment.
February 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Russia and Iran don’t hold joint naval drills for show.
They are signaling coordinated deterrence as talk of potential U.S. strikes intensifies.
When Tehran speaks of “regional focus,” it means strategic alignment.
Russia and Iran don’t hold joint naval drills for show.
They are signaling coordinated deterrence as talk of potential U.S. strikes intensifies.
When Tehran speaks of “regional focus,” it means strategic alignment.
Epstein’s island didn’t operate in a vacuum.
•It had staff.
•Logistics.
•Enablers.
If it ran for decades, people knew.
One dead man can’t be the end of the story.
•It had staff.
•Logistics.
•Enablers.
If it ran for decades, people knew.
One dead man can’t be the end of the story.
February 19, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Epstein’s island didn’t operate in a vacuum.
•It had staff.
•Logistics.
•Enablers.
If it ran for decades, people knew.
One dead man can’t be the end of the story.
•It had staff.
•Logistics.
•Enablers.
If it ran for decades, people knew.
One dead man can’t be the end of the story.
Large wars are rarely controlled once they start. They spill over. Regionally. Globally.
If this is serious, transparency and accountability must come before consequences.
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If this is serious, transparency and accountability must come before consequences.
👇
February 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Large wars are rarely controlled once they start. They spill over. Regionally. Globally.
If this is serious, transparency and accountability must come before consequences.
👇
If this is serious, transparency and accountability must come before consequences.
👇
Hungary and Slovakia cut diesel exports to Ukraine after a dispute over Russian oil transit.
While Ukraine resists invasion, Orbán and Fico use energy leverage to squeeze Kyiv, not Moscow.
This isn’t neutrality. It’s alignment.....😠
kyivindependent.com/hungary-slov...
While Ukraine resists invasion, Orbán and Fico use energy leverage to squeeze Kyiv, not Moscow.
This isn’t neutrality. It’s alignment.....😠
kyivindependent.com/hungary-slov...
February 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Hungary and Slovakia cut diesel exports to Ukraine after a dispute over Russian oil transit.
While Ukraine resists invasion, Orbán and Fico use energy leverage to squeeze Kyiv, not Moscow.
This isn’t neutrality. It’s alignment.....😠
kyivindependent.com/hungary-slov...
While Ukraine resists invasion, Orbán and Fico use energy leverage to squeeze Kyiv, not Moscow.
This isn’t neutrality. It’s alignment.....😠
kyivindependent.com/hungary-slov...
Meet Black patriot First Lt. John R. Fox. (cont)
👇👇❤️
👇👇❤️
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Since 1641, the Black man's ability to perform in combat was questioned by White commanders. The question should have been not whether he could fight—but why.
Meet Black patriot First Lt. John R. Fox. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Since 1641, the Black man's ability to perform in combat was questioned by White commanders. The question should have been not whether he could fight—but why.
Meet Black patriot First Lt. John R. Fox. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
February 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Meet Black patriot First Lt. John R. Fox. (cont)
👇👇❤️
👇👇❤️
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On this day in 1990, Oleksandr Omelchuk "Mekhan" was born - a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 128th Rifle Brigade.
He died💔🇺🇦 on October 17, 2017 as a result of mortar shelling by Russian occupiers of the General Staff in the area of the village of Zaitseve.
On this day in 1990, Oleksandr Omelchuk "Mekhan" was born - a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 128th Rifle Brigade.
He died💔🇺🇦 on October 17, 2017 as a result of mortar shelling by Russian occupiers of the General Staff in the area of the village of Zaitseve.
February 19, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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On this day in 1990, Oleksandr Omelchuk "Mekhan" was born - a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 128th Rifle Brigade.
He died💔🇺🇦 on October 17, 2017 as a result of mortar shelling by Russian occupiers of the General Staff in the area of the village of Zaitseve.
On this day in 1990, Oleksandr Omelchuk "Mekhan" was born - a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 128th Rifle Brigade.
He died💔🇺🇦 on October 17, 2017 as a result of mortar shelling by Russian occupiers of the General Staff in the area of the village of Zaitseve.
Prince Andrew was previously removed from public duties and stripped of his royal titles due to his long-standing ties with -
- Epstein and the controversies that followed, especially civil legal claims in the US
people.com/ex-prince-an...
- Epstein and the controversies that followed, especially civil legal claims in the US
people.com/ex-prince-an...
February 19, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Prince Andrew was previously removed from public duties and stripped of his royal titles due to his long-standing ties with -
- Epstein and the controversies that followed, especially civil legal claims in the US
people.com/ex-prince-an...
- Epstein and the controversies that followed, especially civil legal claims in the US
people.com/ex-prince-an...
We bow our heads in sorrow...
Artem Gaber.
Long live the Warrior!
Sincere condolences to the family🇺🇦💔
Artem Gaber.
Long live the Warrior!
Sincere condolences to the family🇺🇦💔
February 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM
We bow our heads in sorrow...
Artem Gaber.
Long live the Warrior!
Sincere condolences to the family🇺🇦💔
Artem Gaber.
Long live the Warrior!
Sincere condolences to the family🇺🇦💔
Reposted by Lewi Whalberg
Too few know about this:
Epstein emails show that, with the help of Norway’s former PM Jagland, Epstein tried to help Russia blackmail Trump.
Trump is compromised.
The emails:
Epstein emails show that, with the help of Norway’s former PM Jagland, Epstein tried to help Russia blackmail Trump.
Trump is compromised.
The emails:
February 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Too few know about this:
Epstein emails show that, with the help of Norway’s former PM Jagland, Epstein tried to help Russia blackmail Trump.
Trump is compromised.
The emails:
Epstein emails show that, with the help of Norway’s former PM Jagland, Epstein tried to help Russia blackmail Trump.
Trump is compromised.
The emails:
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 😄
t.me/ForeverForFr...
t.me/ForeverForFr...
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
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...
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
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...
"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...