Frankzwemt
Frankzwemt
@bergop.bsky.social
Gepensioneerd als psycholoog en journalist. Waarnemer. Waarom mensen hun gedrag (niet) veranderen.
Wat was er gebeurd als Hitler niet zijn hand had overspeeld. Als hij het pact met Stalin had nageleefd. En Engeland verder met rust had gelaten. Was Europa nu dan jodenvrij territorium geweest van een Duitse Trump?
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
In Voskresensk, a suburb of Moscow, a fire broke out at one of Russia's largest chemical plants, "Voskresensk Mineral Fertilizers". Locals report of a very strong „chemical“ smell in the air. People are complaining of sore throat.
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Rumors: Kadyrov's son was involved in a car accident in Grozny and is in critical condition, according to Chechen opposition activists.

Reports state that the entire city has been cordoned off because of this. He is reportedly being prepared for transport to Moscow.
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 AM
China has fully halted electricity imports from Russia by january2026.
Russian export prices exceeded China's domestic rates making purchases unprofitable.
This comes amid broader trends: Russia-China trade fell in 2025 for the first time in five years after 2024's record high.
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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📊 Almost 70% of Ukrainians say Russia's goal is to destroy Ukrainian nation and statehood
Almost 70% of Ukrainians say Russia's goal is to destroy Ukrainian nation and statehood – survey
A total of 69% of Ukrainians are convinced that Russia is either seeking the physical genocide of Ukrainians or the destruction of the Ukrainian nation and statehood. Overall, 83% of respondents belie...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported that during 2025 Ukraine’s Defense Forces conducted 719 deep strikes against targets inside Russia, inflicting about 15 billion dollars in military and military-economic losses.
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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MURMANSK FOOD SHORTAGE, ALTAI KRAI WITHOUT HEATING Vlog 1290: War in Ukraine
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MURMANSK FOOD SHORTAGE, ALTAI KRAI WITHOUT HEATING Vlog 1290: War in Ukraine
YouTube video by Anna from Ukraine
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January 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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🔥🇷🇺 Russia burns billions bombing Ukrainian homes while its own people freeze and go hungry. The Kremlin admits it lacks 30bn rubles just to deliver food to the Far North, and in Altai Krai thousands are left without heat at -30°C. This madness must end with Russia’s defeat.
#RussiaIsCollapsing
January 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Kyiv, near midnight.
Everything’s almost discharged.
Twenty hours without power is hard for any device.

Generators outside stopped singing.
Curfew soon.
Saving the battery, as I never know when, or if, power will return.
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Russian Telegram channels report a large fire at Nevinnomysskiy Azot chemical plant in the south of Russia.

The plant supplies chemical components to produce solid-fuel rocket engines and raw materials required for the production of artillery shells and missile warheads.
January 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Gaat dit zien. In deze docu voel je wat er aan het front gebeurt. Wat een offers worden daar gebracht voor onze vrijheid.
January 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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🤬 Russian strike hits critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr Oblast again
Russian strike hits critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr Oblast again
A Russian strike hit Zhytomyr Oblast on the night of 14-15 January, causing a fire at a critical infrastructure facility.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 15, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Must see.
January 15, 2026 at 8:56 AM
A new dispute over funds for Ukraine has emerged in the EU, reports Politico.

France insists that money from the €90 billion loan goes exclusively to European defense companies.

Germany and the Netherlands insist that Kyiv must have the freedom to spend the funds as needed for defense.
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Russia attacked Ukraine tonight with missiles and drones; there are dead and wounded.

🔴In the suburbs of Kharkiv, Russian drones struck the territory of a postal terminal. 4 people were killed.

🔴Twice during the night, Russians struck the center of Odesa

EU: CREATE A SKYSHIELD OVER UKRAINE.
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Czech companies have delivered military materials worth around €11 billion under the ammunition initiative supporting Ukraine.

By using existing global reserves, the initiative helps avoid long delays linked to new production and allows large quantities of ammunition to reach Ukraine faster.
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The price of Russian Urals oil has fallen below $40 per barrel for the first time in five years, - The Moscow Times

In December, the average price of Urals was $39.18 - this is 13% lower than the November level and 41% lower than in January.
January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The fastest way to end the war in Ukraine is to make it unsustainable for Russia.

That requires helping Ukraine scale up drone and missile production to intensify the pressure on Russia’s economy. But first: Skyshield over Ukraïne!
January 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Over one day 39 drone Russian drone crews are eliminated in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, Ukrainian military says. The defenders repelled 57 Russian assaults, with 365 Russian personnel lost, including 66 killed in the Pokrovsk sector.

Ukrainian troops hold northern Pokrovsk and most of Myrnohrad.
January 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Russian media report drones hit the Empils plant in Rostov-on-Don.
Preliminary info says oil product storage tanks are on fire, with air defences sort of active over the city.
Another night where Russia’s rear-area energy infrastructure isn’t as safe as the Kremlin claims
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Norway Announced $400 Million Aid Package for Ukraine, during the visit of Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
Espen Barth Eide stated that the aid package was reflecting Norway’s continued commitment to Ukraine’s resilience.
January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Ukraine attacked the "Atlant Aero" enterprise in Taganrog.

The Russian plant manufactures drones, including those for space applications, as well as components for attack UAVs, control systems, and electronic warfare complexes.

A fire is raging at the scene.
January 14, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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After two weeks of anti-government demonstrations in Iran, more than 500 people have reportedly been killed, and thousands more have been detained. “Iranians have plenty of reasons to feel angry, betrayed, vulnerable, or insecure,” Robin Wright writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4726nJ
Iran’s Regime Is Unsustainable
Political repression and a teetering economy have sparked widespread protests and chants of “Death to the Dictator.”
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The courage of the Iranian people is humbling.

The brutal response by the security forces is unacceptable and exposes a regime afraid of its own people.

The EU already has sweeping sanctions in place on Iran. We are now discussing putting additional sanctions.
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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“The one constant in Marco Rubio’s career is that he has betrayed every mentor and every principle he’s ever had in order to claim power for himself,” a political figure in Miami told Dexter Filkins. Read a new profile of Trump’s Secretary of State. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/9lfrzE
How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump’s Foreign-Policy Enabler
As Secretary of State, the President’s onetime foe now offers him lavish displays of public praise—and will execute his agenda in Venezuela and around the globe.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM