Gulliver Cragg
@gullivercragg.bsky.social
Correspondent for France 24 in Kyiv, Ukraine since 2013. Born in London.
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Donald Trump will blame Ukraine for Russia refusing his peace plan by saying the Russians changed their minds because the Ukrainians ‘took too long’. The scariest thing is that he may actually believe that to be the case.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
I guess this is how Putin thought it would go down with Zelensky
January 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
I guess this is how Putin thought it would go down with Zelensky
There’s a powerful phrase about NATO where he means countries will find themselves saying “what are we to do without Ukraine in NATO” [ie now that we are under attack]. I don’t think they translated it quite right.
But overall a very good speech I thought
But overall a very good speech I thought
Zelenskyy's New Year's speech (with official English subtitles)
Midnight was ten minutes ago, at 5 pm eastern US time. The president broadcasts his speech just before midnight every year.
You can also read it in English here: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/novo...
Midnight was ten minutes ago, at 5 pm eastern US time. The president broadcasts his speech just before midnight every year.
You can also read it in English here: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/novo...
Новорічне привітання Президента України Володимира Зеленського
YouTube video by Офіс Президента України
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December 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
There’s a powerful phrase about NATO where he means countries will find themselves saying “what are we to do without Ukraine in NATO” [ie now that we are under attack]. I don’t think they translated it quite right.
But overall a very good speech I thought
But overall a very good speech I thought
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❗️Nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including "Kinzhals", were launched by the Russians at Ukraine overnight, – Zelenskyy.
The main targets are Kyiv, energy infrastructure, and civilian facilities.
The main targets are Kyiv, energy infrastructure, and civilian facilities.
December 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
❗️Nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including "Kinzhals", were launched by the Russians at Ukraine overnight, – Zelenskyy.
The main targets are Kyiv, energy infrastructure, and civilian facilities.
The main targets are Kyiv, energy infrastructure, and civilian facilities.
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It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.
December 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.
Donald Trump will blame Ukraine for Russia refusing his peace plan by saying the Russians changed their minds because the Ukrainians ‘took too long’. The scariest thing is that he may actually believe that to be the case.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Donald Trump will blame Ukraine for Russia refusing his peace plan by saying the Russians changed their minds because the Ukrainians ‘took too long’. The scariest thing is that he may actually believe that to be the case.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
The Russians did NOT change their minds.
Aaron Rupar (@aaron.rupar) on Threads
this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted
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December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Unbelievable horror in Sudan
So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
At least 60,000 murdered in Sudanese city, which resembles ‘a slaughterhouse’
Satellite evidence shows extent of paramilitary massacre in El Fasher
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Unbelievable horror in Sudan
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Russian strikes on Dnipro over the weekend destroyed nearly $200,000 worth of medical supplies, putting 30,000 patients at risk, the International Rescue Committee days.
Russian strikes on Dnipro over the weekend destroyed nearly $200,000 worth of medical supplies, putting 30,000 patients at risk, the International Rescue Committee days.
Dnipro Attacks Destroy Lifesaving Medicines, IRC Loses Supplies for 30,000 Patients | The IRC
Weekend Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region targeted one of the largest pharmaceutical warehouses in the country, completely destroying stockpiles of essential humanitarian aid and leaving th...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Russian strikes on Dnipro over the weekend destroyed nearly $200,000 worth of medical supplies, putting 30,000 patients at risk, the International Rescue Committee days.
Russian strikes on Dnipro over the weekend destroyed nearly $200,000 worth of medical supplies, putting 30,000 patients at risk, the International Rescue Committee days.
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Kyiv tomorrow:
rolling power outages –
7 hours without electricity,
3.5 hours with it.
Then repeat.
Just a reminder for the world of what russia does.
rolling power outages –
7 hours without electricity,
3.5 hours with it.
Then repeat.
Just a reminder for the world of what russia does.
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Kyiv tomorrow:
rolling power outages –
7 hours without electricity,
3.5 hours with it.
Then repeat.
Just a reminder for the world of what russia does.
rolling power outages –
7 hours without electricity,
3.5 hours with it.
Then repeat.
Just a reminder for the world of what russia does.
Live hit this morning on France 24
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiu5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiu5...
US held 'productive' talks with Ukrainian negotiators • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
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December 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Live hit this morning on France 24
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiu5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiu5...
On this day in 1991 Ukrainians voted overwhelmingly for independence. In Donbas, 83% supported independence. In Crimea, the lowest score, 54% supported independence. In Odesa, 85%. In Kharkiv, 86%. Everywhere else, more than 90%.
I will continue to remind you of this every year.
I will continue to remind you of this every year.
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
On this day in 1991 Ukrainians voted overwhelmingly for independence. In Donbas, 83% supported independence. In Crimea, the lowest score, 54% supported independence. In Odesa, 85%. In Kharkiv, 86%. Everywhere else, more than 90%.
I will continue to remind you of this every year.
I will continue to remind you of this every year.
Drones are not only in the sky. My latest report, with Catalina Gomez for #Ukraine #france24
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Ukraine turns to land drones to survive the drone-saturated frontline • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
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November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Drones are not only in the sky. My latest report, with Catalina Gomez for #Ukraine #france24
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMXf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMXf...
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Moldova put a Shahed drone on the steps of the foreign ministry and invited the Russian ambassador 🤭
Moldova put a Shahed drone on the steps of the foreign ministry and invited the Russian ambassador 🤭
NV on Instagram: "Послу РФ у Молдові вручили ноту протесту через заліт російських дронів на територію країни.
Коли посланець Кремля прибув до будівлі МЗС, він побачив перед входом один із безпілотник...
Вчли学院appen забезпечення безпеки для дипломатів по Україні перед засіданням Рад Європи. Україном собі собі тоді запевнили, що навіть історичні відносини між Україною та Росією будуть значно змініти пі...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Moldova put a Shahed drone on the steps of the foreign ministry and invited the Russian ambassador 🤭
Moldova put a Shahed drone on the steps of the foreign ministry and invited the Russian ambassador 🤭
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November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Be acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine”
Can we see this as more backpedaling or is that wishful thinking?
Can we see this as more backpedaling or is that wishful thinking?
❗️🇺🇸US Vice President JD Vance:
"Any peace plan between Ukraine and Russia must:
▪️End the killing while preserving Ukraine's sovereignty.
▪️Be acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine.
▪️Maximize the chances that the war does not start again."
"Any peace plan between Ukraine and Russia must:
▪️End the killing while preserving Ukraine's sovereignty.
▪️Be acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine.
▪️Maximize the chances that the war does not start again."
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
“Be acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine”
Can we see this as more backpedaling or is that wishful thinking?
Can we see this as more backpedaling or is that wishful thinking?
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❗️RETWEET if you stand with President 🇺🇦Zelensky!
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
❗️RETWEET if you stand with President 🇺🇦Zelensky!
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All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
“He Must Have Got This From K.”
How a Russian operative used the American media to force a risible “peace deal” into existence
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
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We're so fucked.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We're so fucked.
Well noticed!
No shock here: The Guardian notes several phrases in the U.S. peace proposal to Ukraine appear to be directly translated from Russian.
One standout is the line “It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries,” a clunky English phrasing mirroring the Russian “ожидается.”
One standout is the line “It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries,” a clunky English phrasing mirroring the Russian “ожидается.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Well noticed!
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Au moins quatre personnes ont été tuées, et une quinzaine d'autres blessées, selon un bilan provisoire, dans une vaste attaque russe contre l'#Ukraine 🇺🇦. Une trentaine de bâtiments auraient subi des dégâts à #Kiev.
Correspondance de @gullivercragg.bsky.social, sur place, dans #ÀLaUneF24 ⤵️
Correspondance de @gullivercragg.bsky.social, sur place, dans #ÀLaUneF24 ⤵️
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Au moins quatre personnes ont été tuées, et une quinzaine d'autres blessées, selon un bilan provisoire, dans une vaste attaque russe contre l'#Ukraine 🇺🇦. Une trentaine de bâtiments auraient subi des dégâts à #Kiev.
Correspondance de @gullivercragg.bsky.social, sur place, dans #ÀLaUneF24 ⤵️
Correspondance de @gullivercragg.bsky.social, sur place, dans #ÀLaUneF24 ⤵️
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Take a listen back to @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social's epic story of the British Broadcasting Corporation — the BBC - play.megaphone.fm/s74mbfkfsnep...
#TheBBC #BBCNews #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #originstory
#TheBBC #BBCNews #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #originstory
The BBC – Part one – Inform, educate, entertain
So far this season we’ve had to deal with Russell Brand and Benjamin Netanyahu, and we’ve got the Daily Mail coming up, so we all deserve a more uplifting tale. This week we commence the epic story…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Take a listen back to @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social's epic story of the British Broadcasting Corporation — the BBC - play.megaphone.fm/s74mbfkfsnep...
#TheBBC #BBCNews #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #originstory
#TheBBC #BBCNews #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #originstory
What could possibly go wrong?
India and Russia are set to sign a mobility pact, which would help increase the number of Indian workers in Russia in the coming years, The Economic Times reported.
The deal is likely to be signed during Putin's trip to India next month.
The deal is likely to be signed during Putin's trip to India next month.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
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I would delete the used condom comparison and add that the survival of media like the BBC is crucial to our defence against Russia and if Keir Starmer understands that threat he should be appalled by what’s happened.
Apart from that I fully second this piece
I would delete the used condom comparison and add that the survival of media like the BBC is crucial to our defence against Russia and if Keir Starmer understands that threat he should be appalled by what’s happened.
Apart from that I fully second this piece
Extra edition: The populist assault on the BBC
Johnson, Gibb and the Telegraph are trying to turn the BBC into GB News.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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I would delete the used condom comparison and add that the survival of media like the BBC is crucial to our defence against Russia and if Keir Starmer understands that threat he should be appalled by what’s happened.
Apart from that I fully second this piece
I would delete the used condom comparison and add that the survival of media like the BBC is crucial to our defence against Russia and if Keir Starmer understands that threat he should be appalled by what’s happened.
Apart from that I fully second this piece