Erik Kalkoken
@erikkalkoken.bsky.social
IT-Consultant, Gamer, interested in world politics and science. English and German, #StandWithUkriane
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Ungerührt durch internationale Bemühungen um Waffenstillstand intensiviert Putin die Luftangriffe auf Kyjiw und das ukrainische Hinterland. Russland beginnt mit einer von langer Hand geplanten Offensive an vier Frontabschnitten. Wie ist die Lage und was wird gebraucht? 🧵
May 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Ungerührt durch internationale Bemühungen um Waffenstillstand intensiviert Putin die Luftangriffe auf Kyjiw und das ukrainische Hinterland. Russland beginnt mit einer von langer Hand geplanten Offensive an vier Frontabschnitten. Wie ist die Lage und was wird gebraucht? 🧵
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Unser Statement zu Gaza 👇
May 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Unser Statement zu Gaza 👇
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1/29 Ich weiß ich wiederhole mich. Aber aus gegebenem Anlass (bzw. aus gegebenen Anlässen) ein Thread zu der Frage, ob wir nicht mal etwas mehr nüchterne strategische Analyse statt Panikmache bräuchten.
May 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
1/29 Ich weiß ich wiederhole mich. Aber aus gegebenem Anlass (bzw. aus gegebenen Anlässen) ein Thread zu der Frage, ob wir nicht mal etwas mehr nüchterne strategische Analyse statt Panikmache bräuchten.
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Nobody can in good faith recommend Ukraine to take the ”deal” proposed by the US.
Simple as that
Simple as that
Trump’s peace deal is terrible. Ukraine should still accept it
Hard as it will be for President Zelensky to accept terms so generous to the invader, Russia may find it’s a tainted triumph
www.thetimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Nobody can in good faith recommend Ukraine to take the ”deal” proposed by the US.
Simple as that
Simple as that
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(1/4) The ongoing market response to last week’s US tariff announcement was both predictable and preventable. Even if you agree with the premise of these tariffs, every reasonable effort should be made to give US companies sufficient time to adapt.
April 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
(1/4) The ongoing market response to last week’s US tariff announcement was both predictable and preventable. Even if you agree with the premise of these tariffs, every reasonable effort should be made to give US companies sufficient time to adapt.
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An update on the war following a recent trip. The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk. /1
March 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
An update on the war following a recent trip. The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk. /1
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Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
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FAQ für den nuklearen IQ:
»Wie könnte eine europäische Abschreckung mit französischen Waffen aussehen? Welche Herausforderungen gibt es auf dem Weg dorthin? Und wie verlässlich ist Frankreich als langfristiger Partner?«
Mit 'n paar Einsprengseln von yours truly:
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
Bonjour
»Wie könnte eine europäische Abschreckung mit französischen Waffen aussehen? Welche Herausforderungen gibt es auf dem Weg dorthin? Und wie verlässlich ist Frankreich als langfristiger Partner?«
Mit 'n paar Einsprengseln von yours truly:
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
Bonjour
March 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
FAQ für den nuklearen IQ:
»Wie könnte eine europäische Abschreckung mit französischen Waffen aussehen? Welche Herausforderungen gibt es auf dem Weg dorthin? Und wie verlässlich ist Frankreich als langfristiger Partner?«
Mit 'n paar Einsprengseln von yours truly:
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
Bonjour
»Wie könnte eine europäische Abschreckung mit französischen Waffen aussehen? Welche Herausforderungen gibt es auf dem Weg dorthin? Und wie verlässlich ist Frankreich als langfristiger Partner?«
Mit 'n paar Einsprengseln von yours truly:
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
Bonjour
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In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrated explicit hostility towards Ukraine and aligned its rhetoric and policy with Russia.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...
kyivindependent.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrated explicit hostility towards Ukraine and aligned its rhetoric and policy with Russia.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
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Conan: You know, Anora is having a good night. That's great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.
March 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Conan: You know, Anora is having a good night. That's great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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United States support for Ukraine was never about securing mineral rights.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
February 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
United States support for Ukraine was never about securing mineral rights.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
Or providing security for money.
It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies.
Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.
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Usefully sober fact sheet on Ukraine. Please share with those who need it.
understandingwar.org/backgrounder...
understandingwar.org/backgrounder...
Institute for the Study of War
Russian forces currently occupy around 20 percent of Ukraine, leaving the remaining 80 percent of the country under Ukraine's sovereign control. At the current rate of advance, it would take Russian f...
understandingwar.org
February 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Usefully sober fact sheet on Ukraine. Please share with those who need it.
understandingwar.org/backgrounder...
understandingwar.org/backgrounder...
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The greatest success of Putin's systematic mental warfare is that national conservatives in Western countries, who have traditionally been fiercely anti-communist and anti-Soviet, see him as an ally. In contrast, he sees them as useful idiots.
February 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The greatest success of Putin's systematic mental warfare is that national conservatives in Western countries, who have traditionally been fiercely anti-communist and anti-Soviet, see him as an ally. In contrast, he sees them as useful idiots.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
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What I’ve understood from military experts who follow the battlefield situation closely is that it’s currently actually starting to go better for Ukraine and less well for Russia. So the timing seems key - Trump has stepped in before Russia ends up in a worse negotiating position.
I have long found it incredibly unlikely that Putin is after a deal. The issue is time and history. As for time, it is on Russia's side in the present attritional fight. But I don't think time is on Putin's side if he agrees to a ceasefire. 1/
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
As U.S. and Putin negotiate, intel shows he's not interested 'in a real peace deal,' sources say
Intelligence suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin is going through the motions and still thinks he can eventually control all of Ukraine, the sources told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
What I’ve understood from military experts who follow the battlefield situation closely is that it’s currently actually starting to go better for Ukraine and less well for Russia. So the timing seems key - Trump has stepped in before Russia ends up in a worse negotiating position.
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My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
Peace or Partition?
Russians and Americans speak about Ukraine, without Ukrainians
snyder.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine.
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...
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“Pistorius is my valentine”
#overheardatMSC2025
#overheardatMSC2025
February 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Pistorius is my valentine”
#overheardatMSC2025
#overheardatMSC2025
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Heute vor 10 Jahren wurde Minsk-2 unterzeichnet. Ich war dabei. Russland wollte keinen Frieden, sondern plante eine Vollinvasion und einen Vernichtungskrieg.
Es braucht Stärke, um einen echten Frieden zu erkämpfen. Frieden braucht Sicherheit. Sicherheit muss garantiert werden.
#NeverTrustRussia
Es braucht Stärke, um einen echten Frieden zu erkämpfen. Frieden braucht Sicherheit. Sicherheit muss garantiert werden.
#NeverTrustRussia
February 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Heute vor 10 Jahren wurde Minsk-2 unterzeichnet. Ich war dabei. Russland wollte keinen Frieden, sondern plante eine Vollinvasion und einen Vernichtungskrieg.
Es braucht Stärke, um einen echten Frieden zu erkämpfen. Frieden braucht Sicherheit. Sicherheit muss garantiert werden.
#NeverTrustRussia
Es braucht Stärke, um einen echten Frieden zu erkämpfen. Frieden braucht Sicherheit. Sicherheit muss garantiert werden.
#NeverTrustRussia
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As I have noted previously, lack of candor (under oath, no less!), is per se disqualifying for any leadership position, but ESPECIALLY the FBI. A liar as director will impact the FBI’s credibility in every case where any agent takes the stand or swears to a judge. He has to go
1/This may truly blowup #KashPatel nomination
On left:
Patel Testimony: "I'm not aware" of purge inside DOJ/FBI and "don't know what's going on."
On right:
Whistleblowers tell Senate that Patel was directing the purge!
Contemporaneous note: “KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ”
On left:
Patel Testimony: "I'm not aware" of purge inside DOJ/FBI and "don't know what's going on."
On right:
Whistleblowers tell Senate that Patel was directing the purge!
Contemporaneous note: “KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ”
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As I have noted previously, lack of candor (under oath, no less!), is per se disqualifying for any leadership position, but ESPECIALLY the FBI. A liar as director will impact the FBI’s credibility in every case where any agent takes the stand or swears to a judge. He has to go
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“These stories should concern all Americans because they are our family members, neighbors and friends. No American can be proud of a government that carries out change in this way.”
The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
“These stories should concern all Americans because they are our family members, neighbors and friends. No American can be proud of a government that carries out change in this way.”
The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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Heute 16 Uhr: Reddit AMA
From the de community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the de community
www.reddit.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Heute 16 Uhr: Reddit AMA
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“Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad."
--Cory House
😂
--Cory House
😂
February 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
“Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad."
--Cory House
😂
--Cory House
😂