Mārtiņš Barkāns
@barkans.bsky.social
Fokusā - Ukraina, pasaules politika, demogrāfija un uzņēmējdarbības vide.
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A secret Pentagon doc reveals that deterring Russia is no longer a top US priority. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders focus on China and Taiwan, urging risks in Europe and beyond.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Secret Pentagon memo on China, homeland has Heritage fingerprints
An secret memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focuses on deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defense. The guidance mimics language of a report from the conservative think ...
www.washingtonpost.com
March 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A secret Pentagon doc reveals that deterring Russia is no longer a top US priority. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders focus on China and Taiwan, urging risks in Europe and beyond.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Koru karu vietā mums vajag DRONU KARUS! Kura no televīzijām varētu realizēt šādu ideju? @tv3zinas.bsky.social @ltvzinas.lsm.lv
March 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Koru karu vietā mums vajag DRONU KARUS! Kura no televīzijām varētu realizēt šādu ideju? @tv3zinas.bsky.social @ltvzinas.lsm.lv
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❗️The future Queen of 🇳🇴Norway, Ingrid Alexandra, is serving her mandatory 15-month military service as a CV90 infantry fighting vehicle gunner.
March 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
❗️The future Queen of 🇳🇴Norway, Ingrid Alexandra, is serving her mandatory 15-month military service as a CV90 infantry fighting vehicle gunner.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he reached a “historic breakthrough” with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today, as he tried to convince the Turkish president to play a role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Poland’s Tusk wants Turkey to take a leading role in ending Ukraine war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Russia to accept a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
March 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he reached a “historic breakthrough” with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today, as he tried to convince the Turkish president to play a role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Gribētu ticēt, ka mēs kā "dronu koalīcijas" vadošā valsts zinām, kā nepieciešamības gadījumā spēsim piegādāt frontei un operēt ar salīdzināmu dronu daudzumu. Bet ticības nav... Cik mums ir "dronu darbnīcas", jauniešu pulciņu, mācību programmu?
Ukraine now makes 200,000 FPV drones monthly, turning cheap drones into tank killers.
How a Cheap Drone Became a Million-Dollar Tank Killer
The rise of consumer drones has transformed military strategy, making tanks vulnerable and reshaping offensive operations in Ukraine.
united24media.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Gribētu ticēt, ka mēs kā "dronu koalīcijas" vadošā valsts zinām, kā nepieciešamības gadījumā spēsim piegādāt frontei un operēt ar salīdzināmu dronu daudzumu. Bet ticības nav... Cik mums ir "dronu darbnīcas", jauniešu pulciņu, mācību programmu?
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Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova kidnapped Ukrainian Pylyp Holovnia into her care in 2022.Pylyp was taken from Ukraine to Russia as part of a group of 30 children
Lvova-Belova said that initially,he had "a very difficult attitude towards Russia,towards the president."
Lvova-Belova said that initially,he had "a very difficult attitude towards Russia,towards the president."
March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova kidnapped Ukrainian Pylyp Holovnia into her care in 2022.Pylyp was taken from Ukraine to Russia as part of a group of 30 children
Lvova-Belova said that initially,he had "a very difficult attitude towards Russia,towards the president."
Lvova-Belova said that initially,he had "a very difficult attitude towards Russia,towards the president."
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✅🇵🇱🇺🇦 Transportation of American weapons to Ukraine from the hub in Poland in Jasionka has resumed, Polish Deputy Defense Minister said.
March 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
✅🇵🇱🇺🇦 Transportation of American weapons to Ukraine from the hub in Poland in Jasionka has resumed, Polish Deputy Defense Minister said.
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Just as the CPSU Secretary General Khrushchev foresaw that... youtube.com/watch?v=yErK... P.S. Will there be a new Joseph McCarthy in the US politics to clean the Kremlin and Chinese stalls in the US government?
March 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Just as the CPSU Secretary General Khrushchev foresaw that... youtube.com/watch?v=yErK... P.S. Will there be a new Joseph McCarthy in the US politics to clean the Kremlin and Chinese stalls in the US government?
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Trump's scandal on Feb 28 is very clear:
1. It was provoked by lying Trump who called it great television.
2. His aim was to find an excuse to stop all support for Ukraine.
3. Obviously, Trump works for Putin. Such a person is normally been called a traitor.
1. It was provoked by lying Trump who called it great television.
2. His aim was to find an excuse to stop all support for Ukraine.
3. Obviously, Trump works for Putin. Such a person is normally been called a traitor.
March 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Trump's scandal on Feb 28 is very clear:
1. It was provoked by lying Trump who called it great television.
2. His aim was to find an excuse to stop all support for Ukraine.
3. Obviously, Trump works for Putin. Such a person is normally been called a traitor.
1. It was provoked by lying Trump who called it great television.
2. His aim was to find an excuse to stop all support for Ukraine.
3. Obviously, Trump works for Putin. Such a person is normally been called a traitor.
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First Rutte, now Starmer. Europeans refuse to recognize the new reality. While elon musk is already writing that the USA should leave NATO.
Starmer urged trump and Zelensky to conclude the rare earths deal, — Financial Times.
Starmer urged trump and Zelensky to conclude the rare earths deal, — Financial Times.
March 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
First Rutte, now Starmer. Europeans refuse to recognize the new reality. While elon musk is already writing that the USA should leave NATO.
Starmer urged trump and Zelensky to conclude the rare earths deal, — Financial Times.
Starmer urged trump and Zelensky to conclude the rare earths deal, — Financial Times.
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🇪🇺🇱🇹 "We have 3–4 years to fully prepare for a major war in Europe. NATO must be 100% ready to fight at any moment. The only way to avoid war is to be fully prepared for it," — Lithuanian Defense Minister
February 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🇪🇺🇱🇹 "We have 3–4 years to fully prepare for a major war in Europe. NATO must be 100% ready to fight at any moment. The only way to avoid war is to be fully prepared for it," — Lithuanian Defense Minister
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⚡️ Lithuania boosts defense: More spending, NATO troops, and border fortifications as Europe braces for future Russian threats.
Lithuania Fortifies Borders as NATO Allies Push for More Defense Against Russia
In response to potential Russian military resurgence, Lithuania plans to boost defense spending and enhance troop presence amid ongoing security challenges.
united24media.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
⚡️ Lithuania boosts defense: More spending, NATO troops, and border fortifications as Europe braces for future Russian threats.
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◾️"Look at these photo&look at the people in Ukraine.No,Mrs. Weidel,we are not neutral,we are not standing aside.We are on the side of Ukraine, defending our political system," -Friedrich Merz, Chancellor candidate, in response to the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party,Alice Weidel
February 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
◾️"Look at these photo&look at the people in Ukraine.No,Mrs. Weidel,we are not neutral,we are not standing aside.We are on the side of Ukraine, defending our political system," -Friedrich Merz, Chancellor candidate, in response to the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party,Alice Weidel
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The Baltic states are that one corner of Europe doomed to scream “we fuckin warned you” for eternity
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė: “Putin won’t change. We have 3–4 years to fully prepare for a major war in Europe.”
February 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Baltic states are that one corner of Europe doomed to scream “we fuckin warned you” for eternity
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🇺🇦🇹🇷 President Zelensky and First Lady Olena have arrived in Türkiye. A meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the First Lady is scheduled.
February 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🇺🇦🇹🇷 President Zelensky and First Lady Olena have arrived in Türkiye. A meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the First Lady is scheduled.
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⚔️🛡️ "We must prepare for war. This is the best way to avoid war," — NATO Secretary General Rutte
❗️He also said that Europe should not show weakness towards Russia. Otherwise, Russia may try something. Just like in Ukraine.
❗️He also said that Europe should not show weakness towards Russia. Otherwise, Russia may try something. Just like in Ukraine.
February 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
⚔️🛡️ "We must prepare for war. This is the best way to avoid war," — NATO Secretary General Rutte
❗️He also said that Europe should not show weakness towards Russia. Otherwise, Russia may try something. Just like in Ukraine.
❗️He also said that Europe should not show weakness towards Russia. Otherwise, Russia may try something. Just like in Ukraine.
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Demogrāfija. Vienīgā vieta pasaulē, kur cilvēku skaits vēl pieaug, ir melnā Āfrika. Un arī tur viss iet uz demogrāfisko pāreju.
Pasaulē šobrīd ir 2.3 bērni uz sievieti. Eiropā 1.3-1.7. No sākuma būsim veci, pēc tam sāksim arī izmirt skaita ziņā.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Pasaulē šobrīd ir 2.3 bērni uz sievieti. Eiropā 1.3-1.7. No sākuma būsim veci, pēc tam sāksim arī izmirt skaita ziņā.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
List of countries by total fertility rate - Wikipedia
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February 2, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Demogrāfija. Vienīgā vieta pasaulē, kur cilvēku skaits vēl pieaug, ir melnā Āfrika. Un arī tur viss iet uz demogrāfisko pāreju.
Pasaulē šobrīd ir 2.3 bērni uz sievieti. Eiropā 1.3-1.7. No sākuma būsim veci, pēc tam sāksim arī izmirt skaita ziņā.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Pasaulē šobrīd ir 2.3 bērni uz sievieti. Eiropā 1.3-1.7. No sākuma būsim veci, pēc tam sāksim arī izmirt skaita ziņā.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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what a crazy situation: american leaders are considering attacking greenland, its closest ally instead of helping ukraine win the existential battle for the western civilization.
January 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
what a crazy situation: american leaders are considering attacking greenland, its closest ally instead of helping ukraine win the existential battle for the western civilization.
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An awesome private initiative: a group of enthusiasts created a mobile VR simulator to train Sumy mobile air defense teams.
January 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
An awesome private initiative: a group of enthusiasts created a mobile VR simulator to train Sumy mobile air defense teams.
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⚡️ NATO Chief Rutte: if defense spending does not increase, Europeans might need to "get out your Russian language courses or go to New Zealand."
Rutte: Without Increased Defense Spending, Europeans May Need to "Get Out Your Russian Language Courses"
NATO's Secretary General urges member nations to boost defense budgets and enhance military capabilities for future security during a recent Brussels meeting.
united24media.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
⚡️ NATO Chief Rutte: if defense spending does not increase, Europeans might need to "get out your Russian language courses or go to New Zealand."
ChatGPT tikko atzinās, ka servisa vadlīnijas, neļauj apspriest un paskaidrot ar ko sarkasms atšķiras no ironijas. Tas gan ir savādi... 💁
December 25, 2024 at 3:24 PM
ChatGPT tikko atzinās, ka servisa vadlīnijas, neļauj apspriest un paskaidrot ar ko sarkasms atšķiras no ironijas. Tas gan ir savādi... 💁
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The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will have to wear an ankle monitor for a year after France’s highest court upheld a conviction of corruption and influence peddling ⬇️
Nicolas Sarkozy gets ankle tag after corruption conviction upheld
The former French president is also barred from holding political office for three years
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:49 PM
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will have to wear an ankle monitor for a year after France’s highest court upheld a conviction of corruption and influence peddling ⬇️
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Aizvadītajās nedēļās debesīs virs ASV Austrumkrasta aculiecinieki novērojuši lielu skaitu neidentificētu bezpilota lidaparātu. Papildu satraukumu radījis fakts, ka droni fiksēti gan virs dzīvojamajiem rajoniem, gan kritiskās infrastruktūras objektiem. www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas...
Kas ir zināms par mistiskajiem droniem, kas novēroti ASV Austrumkrastā?
Aizvadītajās nedēļās debesīs virs ASV Austrumkrasta aculiecinieki novērojuši lielu skaitu neidentificētu bezpilota lidaparātu. Papildu satraukumu cilvēkiem radījis fakts, ka neidentificētie lidojošie....
www.lsm.lv
December 18, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Aizvadītajās nedēļās debesīs virs ASV Austrumkrasta aculiecinieki novērojuši lielu skaitu neidentificētu bezpilota lidaparātu. Papildu satraukumu radījis fakts, ka droni fiksēti gan virs dzīvojamajiem rajoniem, gan kritiskās infrastruktūras objektiem. www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas...
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1 no labākajiem sociālajiem liftiem ir izglītība. Kvalitatīva un pieejama izglītība mazina sociālo nevienlīdzību un vairo valsts konkurētspēju.
Valsts kura neinvestē izglītībā, ir nolemta atpalicībai. Neizglītoti cilvēki ievēl populistus, lejot ūdeni uz valsts debilizācijas un atpalicības dzirnavām.
Valsts kura neinvestē izglītībā, ir nolemta atpalicībai. Neizglītoti cilvēki ievēl populistus, lejot ūdeni uz valsts debilizācijas un atpalicības dzirnavām.
December 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
1 no labākajiem sociālajiem liftiem ir izglītība. Kvalitatīva un pieejama izglītība mazina sociālo nevienlīdzību un vairo valsts konkurētspēju.
Valsts kura neinvestē izglītībā, ir nolemta atpalicībai. Neizglītoti cilvēki ievēl populistus, lejot ūdeni uz valsts debilizācijas un atpalicības dzirnavām.
Valsts kura neinvestē izglītībā, ir nolemta atpalicībai. Neizglītoti cilvēki ievēl populistus, lejot ūdeni uz valsts debilizācijas un atpalicības dzirnavām.