Edward Hunter Christie
@ehunterchristie.bsky.social
Political and Strategic Affairs
Editor of the Journal of Geoeconomics
Former NATO official
PhD VUB & Royal Military Academy of Belgium
Views my own
Editor of the Journal of Geoeconomics
Former NATO official
PhD VUB & Royal Military Academy of Belgium
Views my own
The criminal attacks against civilians continue.
The Russian Federation is a terrorist state, guilty of repeated war crimes, and of course guilty of the wider crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Russia's actions are regularly described as criminal, barbaric, or in this case as perpetrated by scum.
The Russian Federation is a terrorist state, guilty of repeated war crimes, and of course guilty of the wider crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Russia's actions are regularly described as criminal, barbaric, or in this case as perpetrated by scum.
Der russische Abschaum hat Kyiv wieder mit Drohnen angegriffen und drei Menschen getötet. 29 Menschen wurden verletzt, darunter sieben Kinder.
Im Stadtteil Desnyansky kam es infolge eines UAV-Angriffs zu einem Brand in einem neunstöckigen Wohnhaus.
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Im Stadtteil Desnyansky kam es infolge eines UAV-Angriffs zu einem Brand in einem neunstöckigen Wohnhaus.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The criminal attacks against civilians continue.
The Russian Federation is a terrorist state, guilty of repeated war crimes, and of course guilty of the wider crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Russia's actions are regularly described as criminal, barbaric, or in this case as perpetrated by scum.
The Russian Federation is a terrorist state, guilty of repeated war crimes, and of course guilty of the wider crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Russia's actions are regularly described as criminal, barbaric, or in this case as perpetrated by scum.
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”Developing oil sites, extracting and transporting crude requires a huge range of highly specialized equipment,many of which Russia lacks because of sanctions”
Everything is more expensive.All these pressures..very hard for Russia to raise production even in the near term
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Everything is more expensive.All these pressures..very hard for Russia to raise production even in the near term
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
The Slow Demise of Russian Oil
The toll of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine and Western sanctions has hastened the decline in Russian oil production.
www.wsj.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
”Developing oil sites, extracting and transporting crude requires a huge range of highly specialized equipment,many of which Russia lacks because of sanctions”
Everything is more expensive.All these pressures..very hard for Russia to raise production even in the near term
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Everything is more expensive.All these pressures..very hard for Russia to raise production even in the near term
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Elbridge Colby strikes again.
The intention is to make it harder for us Europeans to defend ourselves from actual and potential Russian aggression.
The conclusion is simple. We need comprehensive military autonomy.
We need the ability to deter and defeat Moscow by ourselves.
The intention is to make it harder for us Europeans to defend ourselves from actual and potential Russian aggression.
The conclusion is simple. We need comprehensive military autonomy.
We need the ability to deter and defeat Moscow by ourselves.
The Pentagon has blocked certain arms sales to Europe after identifying some weapons as being in short supply, Vivian Salama reports. If the hold is long-term, it risks weakening European “defenses at a time when Russia poses an imminent threat.”
The U.S. Is Quietly Pausing Some Arms Sales to Europe
As part of the “America First” agenda, the Department of Defense is stockpiling weapons.
bit.ly
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Elbridge Colby strikes again.
The intention is to make it harder for us Europeans to defend ourselves from actual and potential Russian aggression.
The conclusion is simple. We need comprehensive military autonomy.
We need the ability to deter and defeat Moscow by ourselves.
The intention is to make it harder for us Europeans to defend ourselves from actual and potential Russian aggression.
The conclusion is simple. We need comprehensive military autonomy.
We need the ability to deter and defeat Moscow by ourselves.
Former Brexit Party Member of Parliament Nathan Gill has confessed to making pro-Russia statements in exchange for money.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Former Brexit Party MEP admits accepting bribes to shill for Russia
Nathan Gill admitted eight counts of bribery between 2018 and 2019. He said he was tasked to make specific statements in return for money. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Former Brexit Party Member of Parliament Nathan Gill has confessed to making pro-Russia statements in exchange for money.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Ukraine built deep-strike missiles because Western allies restrict donated weapons
Now Ukrainian crews hit targets hundreds of km inside Russia, destroying missile teams
But they've also become prime tartets. Map shows August's crew-vs-crew strikes across border euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/25/b...
Now Ukrainian crews hit targets hundreds of km inside Russia, destroying missile teams
But they've also become prime tartets. Map shows August's crew-vs-crew strikes across border euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/25/b...
September 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Ukraine built deep-strike missiles because Western allies restrict donated weapons
Now Ukrainian crews hit targets hundreds of km inside Russia, destroying missile teams
But they've also become prime tartets. Map shows August's crew-vs-crew strikes across border euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/25/b...
Now Ukrainian crews hit targets hundreds of km inside Russia, destroying missile teams
But they've also become prime tartets. Map shows August's crew-vs-crew strikes across border euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/25/b...
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⚡️ Chancellor Merz: Germany no longer lives in peace
Chancellor Merz: Germany no longer lives in peace
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the country has effectively stopped living in conditions of peace due to the growing number of hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure and networks.
www.pravda.com.ua
September 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
⚡️ Chancellor Merz: Germany no longer lives in peace
An impressive performance by the French justice system. The world would be a better place if more countries had a genuine separation of powers, not as an abstract theory like in the United States, but as a practical and institutional reality.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya campaign financing case
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-12, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
An impressive performance by the French justice system. The world would be a better place if more countries had a genuine separation of powers, not as an abstract theory like in the United States, but as a practical and institutional reality.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kremlinese-to-English translation:
Groundless --> grounded, justified
Unworthy of attention --> worthy of your careful attention
Denied --> we did it and it's my job to say we didn't
Groundless --> grounded, justified
Unworthy of attention --> worthy of your careful attention
Denied --> we did it and it's my job to say we didn't
Russia denied drone attacks over Europe after drones forced Copenhagen Airport to close
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed Russia's accusations as “groundless,” calling them unworthy of attention
euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/23/c...
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed Russia's accusations as “groundless,” calling them unworthy of attention
euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/23/c...
Copenhagen’s main airport halts flights due to drones, but Kremlin dismisses it as “unworthy of attention”
Large drones hover over critical European infrastructure while Peskov calls accusations “groundless.”
euromaidanpress.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Kremlinese-to-English translation:
Groundless --> grounded, justified
Unworthy of attention --> worthy of your careful attention
Denied --> we did it and it's my job to say we didn't
Groundless --> grounded, justified
Unworthy of attention --> worthy of your careful attention
Denied --> we did it and it's my job to say we didn't
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Poland’s Foreign Minister cracking his knuckles.
September 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Poland’s Foreign Minister cracking his knuckles.
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Trump's UN speech made me seem sane.
September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Trump's UN speech made me seem sane.
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Reflecting on the Palestine recognition issue - as a dual citizen of the UK and of Belgium - I believe Belgium's position is more mature and suggests greater political solidity than what we saw from the UK.
At the UN, Belgian PM De Wever specified key conditions:
(source follows at 14-15)
Reflecting on the Palestine recognition issue - as a dual citizen of the UK and of Belgium - I believe Belgium's position is more mature and suggests greater political solidity than what we saw from the UK.
At the UN, Belgian PM De Wever specified key conditions:
(source follows at 14-15)
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Reflecting on the Palestine recognition issue - as a dual citizen of the UK and of Belgium - I believe Belgium's position is more mature and suggests greater political solidity than what we saw from the UK.
At the UN, Belgian PM De Wever specified key conditions:
(source follows at 14-15)
Reflecting on the Palestine recognition issue - as a dual citizen of the UK and of Belgium - I believe Belgium's position is more mature and suggests greater political solidity than what we saw from the UK.
At the UN, Belgian PM De Wever specified key conditions:
(source follows at 14-15)
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Time for Framce to announce its new stance
⚡️Germany shifts stance on frozen Russian funds, now supports use for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
Berlin's previously cautious position on seizing the assets has shifted, partly due to fears that if the U.S. withdraws aid to Ukraine, the burden will fall disproportionately on Berlin.
Berlin's previously cautious position on seizing the assets has shifted, partly due to fears that if the U.S. withdraws aid to Ukraine, the burden will fall disproportionately on Berlin.
Germany shifts stance on frozen Russian funds, now supports use for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Germany's previously cautious position on seizing the assets has shifted recently, partly as a result of fears that if the U.S. completely pulls aid to Ukraine, the burden to support Kyiv will fall di...
kyivindependent.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Time for Framce to announce its new stance
A Western camp based on nationalism and unreliability in foreign policy won't be an alliance but a smorgasbord of corrupt short-termism and backstabbing from which only large foreign powers would benefit.
No strategist would ever propose it.
But a regime that fears political competition might.
No strategist would ever propose it.
But a regime that fears political competition might.
The Trump regime is seeking "regime change in Europe" former Chatham House director Robin Niblet tells the New York Times.
This American-led global far right movement is turning into the Comintern of our times, warns Dutch historian @luukvmiddelaar.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/w...
This American-led global far right movement is turning into the Comintern of our times, warns Dutch historian @luukvmiddelaar.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/w...
September 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A Western camp based on nationalism and unreliability in foreign policy won't be an alliance but a smorgasbord of corrupt short-termism and backstabbing from which only large foreign powers would benefit.
No strategist would ever propose it.
But a regime that fears political competition might.
No strategist would ever propose it.
But a regime that fears political competition might.
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Well over a year ago I denounced Colby for being effectively pro-Russian. (And I've also long suspected that he's been looking for excuses to abandon Taiwan.)
Yes he dislikes Europe - beyond reason in fact - he doesn't understand Europe's economic importance for America and doesn't want to.
Well over a year ago I denounced Colby for being effectively pro-Russian. (And I've also long suspected that he's been looking for excuses to abandon Taiwan.)
Yes he dislikes Europe - beyond reason in fact - he doesn't understand Europe's economic importance for America and doesn't want to.
Elbridge Colby clearly hates Europe and consistently acts in ways that benefit Russia and China
September 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Well over a year ago I denounced Colby for being effectively pro-Russian. (And I've also long suspected that he's been looking for excuses to abandon Taiwan.)
Yes he dislikes Europe - beyond reason in fact - he doesn't understand Europe's economic importance for America and doesn't want to.
Well over a year ago I denounced Colby for being effectively pro-Russian. (And I've also long suspected that he's been looking for excuses to abandon Taiwan.)
Yes he dislikes Europe - beyond reason in fact - he doesn't understand Europe's economic importance for America and doesn't want to.
A very important development.
The way to deal with the Russian Empire is to have spears of steel.
The way to deal with the Russian Empire is to have spears of steel.
Ukraine has steadily increased its indigenous production of both low-end and higher-end long range strike systems, offering an increasingly potent combination, writes Kareem Korayem.
The Evolution of Ukrainian Deep Strike Capabilities
Ukraine has steadily increased its indigenous production of both low-end and higher-end long range strike systems, offering an increasingly potent combination.
www.rusi.org
September 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A very important development.
The way to deal with the Russian Empire is to have spears of steel.
The way to deal with the Russian Empire is to have spears of steel.
Escorting Russian drones as they detour over Romania before hitting Ukraine. Escorting instead of stopping the threat.
Yes, as Cyrille writes, we have lost our minds.
Yes, as Cyrille writes, we have lost our minds.
🇷🇴🇺🇦 Parfois, je renonce à comprendre.
Un drone russe est entré en Roumanie puis est revenu en Ukraine, escorté par des F-16…roumains.
Escorté, pas abattu.
Quelle logique ? Le laisser tuer des Ukrainiens ? Leur mort sur notre conscience ?
Indigne. Nous avons perdu la tête.
Un drone russe est entré en Roumanie puis est revenu en Ukraine, escorté par des F-16…roumains.
Escorté, pas abattu.
Quelle logique ? Le laisser tuer des Ukrainiens ? Leur mort sur notre conscience ?
Indigne. Nous avons perdu la tête.
September 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Escorting Russian drones as they detour over Romania before hitting Ukraine. Escorting instead of stopping the threat.
Yes, as Cyrille writes, we have lost our minds.
Yes, as Cyrille writes, we have lost our minds.
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Happy Independence Day, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ukraine will defeat the terrorists and emerge victorious. Our history will never be rewritten, our identity cannot be erased, and Ukraine will never bow to tyrants. Слава Україні 💙💛
Ukraine will defeat the terrorists and emerge victorious. Our history will never be rewritten, our identity cannot be erased, and Ukraine will never bow to tyrants. Слава Україні 💙💛
August 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ukraine will defeat the terrorists and emerge victorious. Our history will never be rewritten, our identity cannot be erased, and Ukraine will never bow to tyrants. Слава Україні 💙💛
Ukraine will defeat the terrorists and emerge victorious. Our history will never be rewritten, our identity cannot be erased, and Ukraine will never bow to tyrants. Слава Україні 💙💛
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More videos of the strike on the Signal radio plant in Russian Stavropol.
According to preliminary information, the strike may have hit a workshop containing finished ammunition.
A new type of UAV was also recorded hitting a workshop at the Stilsoft defense enterprise.
According to preliminary information, the strike may have hit a workshop containing finished ammunition.
A new type of UAV was also recorded hitting a workshop at the Stilsoft defense enterprise.
July 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
More videos of the strike on the Signal radio plant in Russian Stavropol.
According to preliminary information, the strike may have hit a workshop containing finished ammunition.
A new type of UAV was also recorded hitting a workshop at the Stilsoft defense enterprise.
According to preliminary information, the strike may have hit a workshop containing finished ammunition.
A new type of UAV was also recorded hitting a workshop at the Stilsoft defense enterprise.
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Navalny supporter and anti-war activist Leonid Melekhin fled Russia to avoid persecution and made his way to the US. America sent him back and he’s now in jail awaiting trial.
July 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Navalny supporter and anti-war activist Leonid Melekhin fled Russia to avoid persecution and made his way to the US. America sent him back and he’s now in jail awaiting trial.
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German AfD moves to expel young politician who fought Russians in Ukraine
A 22-year-old German politician who secretly served in Ukraine’s army faces expulsion from the pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party after calling his own leadership “Russia-kissers"
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/26/g...
A 22-year-old German politician who secretly served in Ukraine’s army faces expulsion from the pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party after calling his own leadership “Russia-kissers"
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/26/g...
German AfD moves to expel young politician who fought Russians in Ukraine
A 22-year-old German politician who secretly served in Ukraine's army now faces expulsion from the pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party after calling his own leadership "Russia-kissers."
euromaidanpress.com
July 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
German AfD moves to expel young politician who fought Russians in Ukraine
A 22-year-old German politician who secretly served in Ukraine’s army faces expulsion from the pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party after calling his own leadership “Russia-kissers"
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/26/g...
A 22-year-old German politician who secretly served in Ukraine’s army faces expulsion from the pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party after calling his own leadership “Russia-kissers"
euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/26/g...
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Trump’s new plan involves sending a “full complement” of weapons to Ukraine via NATO. That includes Patriot batteries, and possibly also short-range missiles, Howitzer rounds, and medium-range air-to-air missiles. NATO allies will buy the arms, then transfer them to Kyiv, CNN reports.
July 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump’s new plan involves sending a “full complement” of weapons to Ukraine via NATO. That includes Patriot batteries, and possibly also short-range missiles, Howitzer rounds, and medium-range air-to-air missiles. NATO allies will buy the arms, then transfer them to Kyiv, CNN reports.
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Since the beginning of the year, the size of Russian missle/drone attacks on the people of Ukraine has grown by a factory of 5.
July 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Since the beginning of the year, the size of Russian missle/drone attacks on the people of Ukraine has grown by a factory of 5.
A key conclusion
That’s true for both Ukraine and Europe: there aren’t enough interceptors to sustain a missile defense-centric strategy.
Instead, they must shift to a deterrence posture in the missile domain that relies on the threat of imposing unacceptable costs rather than denial.
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Instead, they must shift to a deterrence posture in the missile domain that relies on the threat of imposing unacceptable costs rather than denial.
7/7
July 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A key conclusion