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.
“He was always ready to help.”
Serhiy Rakovsky answered when his country called.
On February 9, he gave his life for Ukraine, leaving five children without their father.💔
Remember the cost.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
Serhiy Rakovsky answered when his country called.
On February 9, he gave his life for Ukraine, leaving five children without their father.💔
Remember the cost.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
February 18, 2026 at 8:03 AM
“He was always ready to help.”
Serhiy Rakovsky answered when his country called.
On February 9, he gave his life for Ukraine, leaving five children without their father.💔
Remember the cost.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
Serhiy Rakovsky answered when his country called.
On February 9, he gave his life for Ukraine, leaving five children without their father.💔
Remember the cost.
Eternal memory. 🇺🇦
The Ilsky oil refinery is still burning after a recent Ukrainian drone strike caused a significant fire.
Reports say firefighters have not yet managed to bring the blaze under control.
t.me/noel_reports...
Reports say firefighters have not yet managed to bring the blaze under control.
t.me/noel_reports...
February 18, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The Ilsky oil refinery is still burning after a recent Ukrainian drone strike caused a significant fire.
Reports say firefighters have not yet managed to bring the blaze under control.
t.me/noel_reports...
Reports say firefighters have not yet managed to bring the blaze under control.
t.me/noel_reports...
A fire has broken out in Cheboksary following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight, reportedly in the area of the defense enterprise VNIIR Progress.
This specific target was subject to attacks several times already in the past.
t.me/noel_reports...
This specific target was subject to attacks several times already in the past.
t.me/noel_reports...
February 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A fire has broken out in Cheboksary following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight, reportedly in the area of the defense enterprise VNIIR Progress.
This specific target was subject to attacks several times already in the past.
t.me/noel_reports...
This specific target was subject to attacks several times already in the past.
t.me/noel_reports...
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Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the southern operational zone and awarded servicemen of assault and air assault units.
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Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the southern operational zone and awarded servicemen of assault and air assault units.
NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦
Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the southern operational zone and awarded servicemen of assault and air assault units. He spoke with soldiers on the front line who are holding positions a...
t.me
February 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the southern operational zone and awarded servicemen of assault and air assault units.
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Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the southern operational zone and awarded servicemen of assault and air assault units.
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“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
February 18, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
🕯️ 3 years already…
Let us not forget the French heroes who fell for freedom.💔🇺🇦
Remember Andréas Gallozzi, 22 years old, who died on February 16, 2023, in Svatove.
"I have done my duty, defending the honor of France, Ukraine, and Europe." Glory! 🇫🇷🇺🇦
Let us not forget the French heroes who fell for freedom.💔🇺🇦
Remember Andréas Gallozzi, 22 years old, who died on February 16, 2023, in Svatove.
"I have done my duty, defending the honor of France, Ukraine, and Europe." Glory! 🇫🇷🇺🇦
February 18, 2026 at 6:17 AM
🕯️ 3 years already…
Let us not forget the French heroes who fell for freedom.💔🇺🇦
Remember Andréas Gallozzi, 22 years old, who died on February 16, 2023, in Svatove.
"I have done my duty, defending the honor of France, Ukraine, and Europe." Glory! 🇫🇷🇺🇦
Let us not forget the French heroes who fell for freedom.💔🇺🇦
Remember Andréas Gallozzi, 22 years old, who died on February 16, 2023, in Svatove.
"I have done my duty, defending the honor of France, Ukraine, and Europe." Glory! 🇫🇷🇺🇦
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Sweden has arrested a Russian citizen at the request of the United States for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions (2022–2023).
He has reportedly been in custody for several months.
Extradition is now under formal review.
www.tv4.se/artikel/7FaH...
Sweden has arrested a Russian citizen at the request of the United States for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions (2022–2023).
He has reportedly been in custody for several months.
Extradition is now under formal review.
www.tv4.se/artikel/7FaH...
Rysk man gripen av Säpo – på order av USA
Internationell arresteringsorder
www.tv4.se
February 18, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Sweden has arrested a Russian citizen at the request of the United States for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions (2022–2023).
He has reportedly been in custody for several months.
Extradition is now under formal review.
www.tv4.se/artikel/7FaH...
Sweden has arrested a Russian citizen at the request of the United States for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions (2022–2023).
He has reportedly been in custody for several months.
Extradition is now under formal review.
www.tv4.se/artikel/7FaH...
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260218
02.09
Ukr time
One person was killed and 6 were injured in a night attack by Russia on Zaporizhia, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
“As a result of the shelling, 6 people were injured - two women aged 35 and 40, two men aged 26 and 40, as well as children: girls aged
260218
02.09
Ukr time
One person was killed and 6 were injured in a night attack by Russia on Zaporizhia, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
“As a result of the shelling, 6 people were injured - two women aged 35 and 40, two men aged 26 and 40, as well as children: girls aged
February 18, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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260218
02.09
Ukr time
One person was killed and 6 were injured in a night attack by Russia on Zaporizhia, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
“As a result of the shelling, 6 people were injured - two women aged 35 and 40, two men aged 26 and 40, as well as children: girls aged
260218
02.09
Ukr time
One person was killed and 6 were injured in a night attack by Russia on Zaporizhia, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
“As a result of the shelling, 6 people were injured - two women aged 35 and 40, two men aged 26 and 40, as well as children: girls aged
Total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.02.26 (estimated)
#NOMERCY #stoprussia
740 dead wounded ruzzian nazists
#NOMERCY #stoprussia
740 dead wounded ruzzian nazists
February 18, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.02.26 (estimated)
#NOMERCY #stoprussia
740 dead wounded ruzzian nazists
#NOMERCY #stoprussia
740 dead wounded ruzzian nazists
Kherson father and daughter abducted, tortured and given huge sentences for trying to escape Russ occupation
The Russian invaders have yet again opted for easy victims - Oleksiy Demianenko and his very young daughter, Anzhelika, who only tried to leave occupied Kherson oblast
khpg.org/en/1608815522
The Russian invaders have yet again opted for easy victims - Oleksiy Demianenko and his very young daughter, Anzhelika, who only tried to leave occupied Kherson oblast
khpg.org/en/1608815522
Kherson father and daughter abducted, tortured and given huge sentences for trying to escape Russian occupation
The Russian invaders have yet again opted for easy victims - Oleksiy Demianenko and his very young daughter, Anzhelika, who only tried to leave occupied Kherson oblast
khpg.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Kherson father and daughter abducted, tortured and given huge sentences for trying to escape Russ occupation
The Russian invaders have yet again opted for easy victims - Oleksiy Demianenko and his very young daughter, Anzhelika, who only tried to leave occupied Kherson oblast
khpg.org/en/1608815522
The Russian invaders have yet again opted for easy victims - Oleksiy Demianenko and his very young daughter, Anzhelika, who only tried to leave occupied Kherson oblast
khpg.org/en/1608815522
Good night, BlueSky.
May your shadows be soft,
your light linger a little longer,
and your thoughts rise
like quiet stars no algorithm can dim. 🌌
May your shadows be soft,
your light linger a little longer,
and your thoughts rise
like quiet stars no algorithm can dim. 🌌
February 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Good night, BlueSky.
May your shadows be soft,
your light linger a little longer,
and your thoughts rise
like quiet stars no algorithm can dim. 🌌
May your shadows be soft,
your light linger a little longer,
and your thoughts rise
like quiet stars no algorithm can dim. 🌌
Anne Applebaum: "Steve Witkoff has no experience with Russia or diplomacy. I fear he imagines a US-Russia pact where he, his son, Trump's family or their circle benefit personally
By:
@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social
By:
@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social
Anne Applebaum: "Steve Witkoff has no experience with Russia or diplomacy. I fear he imagines a US-Russia pact where he, his son, Trump's family or their circle benefit personally
It's disturbing that American foreign policy conducted not for the US, allies or world peace, but for private interests
It's disturbing that American foreign policy conducted not for the US, allies or world peace, but for private interests
February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Anne Applebaum: "Steve Witkoff has no experience with Russia or diplomacy. I fear he imagines a US-Russia pact where he, his son, Trump's family or their circle benefit personally
By:
@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social
By:
@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social
Exklusiv:
#CRIME AND CORRUPTION:
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico’s Government
vsquare.org/russian-fact...
#CRIME AND CORRUPTION:
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico’s Government
vsquare.org/russian-fact...
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico's Government - VSquare.org
Slovak-made Grand Power weapons are still available in Russian stores despite sanctions because they are manufactured by a factory in Nizhny Novgorod, about 420 km east of Moscow.
vsquare.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Exklusiv:
#CRIME AND CORRUPTION:
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico’s Government
vsquare.org/russian-fact...
#CRIME AND CORRUPTION:
Russian Factory Produces Weapons of a Slovak Brand Favored by Fico’s Government
vsquare.org/russian-fact...
My Hero
Robert Duvall (January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) R.I.P. 👋😥❤️
Robert Duvall (January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) R.I.P. 👋😥❤️
February 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
My Hero
Robert Duvall (January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) R.I.P. 👋😥❤️
Robert Duvall (January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) R.I.P. 👋😥❤️
Barack Obama:
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
Polarization tests democracy. Endurance defines it.
(February 9, 2009 press conference)
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
Polarization tests democracy. Endurance defines it.
(February 9, 2009 press conference)
February 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Barack Obama:
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
Polarization tests democracy. Endurance defines it.
(February 9, 2009 press conference)
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
Polarization tests democracy. Endurance defines it.
(February 9, 2009 press conference)
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
— Barack Obama
Comments?
— Barack Obama
Comments?
February 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
“The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to stand together, not as rivals but as neighbors.”
— Barack Obama
Comments?
— Barack Obama
Comments?
They have sentenced a 16 yo, baby-faced breadwinner to death
Mohammad Hossein Shokri is from Naziabad. He used to grill corn on the streets to help provide for his family
He was arrested for protesting and is another tragic example of children being killed or condemned to die in the #IranMassacre.
Mohammad Hossein Shokri is from Naziabad. He used to grill corn on the streets to help provide for his family
He was arrested for protesting and is another tragic example of children being killed or condemned to die in the #IranMassacre.
February 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM
They have sentenced a 16 yo, baby-faced breadwinner to death
Mohammad Hossein Shokri is from Naziabad. He used to grill corn on the streets to help provide for his family
He was arrested for protesting and is another tragic example of children being killed or condemned to die in the #IranMassacre.
Mohammad Hossein Shokri is from Naziabad. He used to grill corn on the streets to help provide for his family
He was arrested for protesting and is another tragic example of children being killed or condemned to die in the #IranMassacre.
John F. Kennedy, 1960.
He defined “liberal” as forward-looking, committed to civil rights, public welfare, and breaking political stalemate.
The quote is real. The modern framing around it isn’t.
👇
History speaks for itself.
He defined “liberal” as forward-looking, committed to civil rights, public welfare, and breaking political stalemate.
The quote is real. The modern framing around it isn’t.
👇
History speaks for itself.
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
John F. Kennedy, 1960.
He defined “liberal” as forward-looking, committed to civil rights, public welfare, and breaking political stalemate.
The quote is real. The modern framing around it isn’t.
👇
History speaks for itself.
He defined “liberal” as forward-looking, committed to civil rights, public welfare, and breaking political stalemate.
The quote is real. The modern framing around it isn’t.
👇
History speaks for itself.
🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
🇺🇦👇💙💛
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
🇺🇦👇💙💛
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🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
February 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
🇺🇦👇💙💛
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
🇺🇦👇💙💛
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Junior Sergeant Serhiy Kravchenko, alias Krava, died💔🇺🇦 on August 5, 2024 in the village of Luhivske.
During a combat mission, he suffered multiple shrapnel wounds.💔
Junior Sergeant Serhiy Kravchenko, alias Krava, died💔🇺🇦 on August 5, 2024 in the village of Luhivske.
During a combat mission, he suffered multiple shrapnel wounds.💔
February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Junior Sergeant Serhiy Kravchenko, alias Krava, died💔🇺🇦 on August 5, 2024 in the village of Luhivske.
During a combat mission, he suffered multiple shrapnel wounds.💔
Junior Sergeant Serhiy Kravchenko, alias Krava, died💔🇺🇦 on August 5, 2024 in the village of Luhivske.
During a combat mission, he suffered multiple shrapnel wounds.💔
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He refused to take part in the repression and killing. Instead, he stood honorably with the protesters.
Milad Moazami Goudarzi was a soldier in the army. He could have joined the regime’s repressive forces, but chose to stand with Iranian protesters demanding dignity and self-determination.
He refused to take part in the repression and killing. Instead, he stood honorably with the protesters.
Milad Moazami Goudarzi was a soldier in the army. He could have joined the regime’s repressive forces, but chose to stand with Iranian protesters demanding dignity and self-determination.
February 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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He refused to take part in the repression and killing. Instead, he stood honorably with the protesters.
Milad Moazami Goudarzi was a soldier in the army. He could have joined the regime’s repressive forces, but chose to stand with Iranian protesters demanding dignity and self-determination.
He refused to take part in the repression and killing. Instead, he stood honorably with the protesters.
Milad Moazami Goudarzi was a soldier in the army. He could have joined the regime’s repressive forces, but chose to stand with Iranian protesters demanding dignity and self-determination.
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📲 How do you spot hostile UAVs before they spot you?
Ukraine’s Army+ just launched a new course built around the “GRAPHITE” app:
▪︎ air situational awareness
▪︎ aerial target detection
▪︎ real-time monitoring
▪︎ focus zones
▪︎ threat alerts
Technology + training = survival.
📲 How do you spot hostile UAVs before they spot you?
Ukraine’s Army+ just launched a new course built around the “GRAPHITE” app:
▪︎ air situational awareness
▪︎ aerial target detection
▪︎ real-time monitoring
▪︎ focus zones
▪︎ threat alerts
Technology + training = survival.
February 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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📲 How do you spot hostile UAVs before they spot you?
Ukraine’s Army+ just launched a new course built around the “GRAPHITE” app:
▪︎ air situational awareness
▪︎ aerial target detection
▪︎ real-time monitoring
▪︎ focus zones
▪︎ threat alerts
Technology + training = survival.
📲 How do you spot hostile UAVs before they spot you?
Ukraine’s Army+ just launched a new course built around the “GRAPHITE” app:
▪︎ air situational awareness
▪︎ aerial target detection
▪︎ real-time monitoring
▪︎ focus zones
▪︎ threat alerts
Technology + training = survival.
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Operational information as of 16:00 on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the frontline.
Operational information as of 16:00 on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the frontline.
February 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Operational information as of 16:00 on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the frontline.
Operational information as of 16:00 on February 17, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 53 combat clashes on the frontline.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
🇺🇦 Ukraine hit Crimea again.
On Feb 17, Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian Ka-27 naval helicopter near Kamyshly in occupied Crimea.
A confirmed hit.
Moscow’s rear areas are no longer safe. 🎯
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked Him From Interviewing Senate Hopeful Over FCC Equal Time Fears....
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked Him From Interviewing Senate Hopeful Over FCC Equal Time Fears
Colbert and 'The Late Show' posted the interview with James Talarico on the show's YouTube page to bypass the FCC's oversight.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked Him From Interviewing Senate Hopeful Over FCC Equal Time Fears....
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...