Heikki Arponen
@harpone.bsky.social
Math PhD Deep Learning scientist and engineer. Machine Learning Mercenary. Slava Ukraini and fuck Putin!
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Our editorial: It's time for Zelenskyy to choose Ukraine over reelection
Every catastrophic decision—delayed mobilization, protected corruption—traces to 1 thing: protecting his political future.
He must instead choose Ukraine's survival: euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/20/e...
Every catastrophic decision—delayed mobilization, protected corruption—traces to 1 thing: protecting his political future.
He must instead choose Ukraine's survival: euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/20/e...
Editorial: It’s time for Zelenskyy to choose Ukraine over reelection
Every catastrophic decision traces to protecting his political future
euromaidanpress.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our editorial: It's time for Zelenskyy to choose Ukraine over reelection
Every catastrophic decision—delayed mobilization, protected corruption—traces to 1 thing: protecting his political future.
He must instead choose Ukraine's survival: euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/20/e...
Every catastrophic decision—delayed mobilization, protected corruption—traces to 1 thing: protecting his political future.
He must instead choose Ukraine's survival: euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/20/e...
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We have reached peak "NATO expansion propaganda". Jeffrey Sachs claims he was personally told by someone he didn't meet that there was a broken promise to a person who says it wasn't made.
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We have reached peak "NATO expansion propaganda". Jeffrey Sachs claims he was personally told by someone he didn't meet that there was a broken promise to a person who says it wasn't made.
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To Budapest! Form the right thoughts in the morning!
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
To Budapest! Form the right thoughts in the morning!
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Should Ukraine get security "guarantees" from a group of countries that can't even muster the guts to shoot down Russian planes and drones over its own territory?
September 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Should Ukraine get security "guarantees" from a group of countries that can't even muster the guts to shoot down Russian planes and drones over its own territory?
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I didn't expect to see enforced shadowbans so quickly. Bluesky is enshittifying faster than I would like
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September 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I didn't expect to see enforced shadowbans so quickly. Bluesky is enshittifying faster than I would like
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left bsky.app, right zeppelin.social
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Dutch TV Host Pitches Trump-Inspired Twist on Old Disney Films in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: ‘Hakuna MAGA-Ta!’
Dutch TV Host Pitches Trump-Inspired Twist on Old Disney Films in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: ‘Hakuna MAGA-Ta!’
Dutch comedian and TV host Arjen Lubach has some ideas to pitch Disney in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's ABC suspension — from far beyond the FCC's reach.
The post Dutch TV Host Pitches Trump-Inspired Twist on Old Disney Films in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: ‘Hakuna MAGA-Ta!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Dutch TV Host Pitches Trump-Inspired Twist on Old Disney Films in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: ‘Hakuna MAGA-Ta!’
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⚡️'Tyranny threatens Europe' — King Charles voices support for Ukraine during state dinner with Trump.
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
'Tyranny threatens Europe' — King Charles voices support for Ukraine during state dinner with Trump
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
kyivindependent.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
⚡️'Tyranny threatens Europe' — King Charles voices support for Ukraine during state dinner with Trump.
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
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⚡️'Just get on with it' — Boris Johnson calls for European troops on Ukrainian soil, tells Russia to 'bog off.’
"You need something that's going to flip a switch in the Kremlin's brain," the former U.K. Prime Minister told the Kyiv Independent.
"You need something that's going to flip a switch in the Kremlin's brain," the former U.K. Prime Minister told the Kyiv Independent.
'Just get on with it' — Boris Johnson calls for European troops on Ukrainian soil, tells Russia to 'bog off'
"You need something that's going to flip a switch in the Kremlin's brain," the former U.K. Prime Minister told the Kyiv Independent.
kyivindependent.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
⚡️'Just get on with it' — Boris Johnson calls for European troops on Ukrainian soil, tells Russia to 'bog off.’
"You need something that's going to flip a switch in the Kremlin's brain," the former U.K. Prime Minister told the Kyiv Independent.
"You need something that's going to flip a switch in the Kremlin's brain," the former U.K. Prime Minister told the Kyiv Independent.
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Elon Musk is now making sure that Kremlin propaganda outlet RT News is being recommended to new people signing up for his platform.
September 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Elon Musk is now making sure that Kremlin propaganda outlet RT News is being recommended to new people signing up for his platform.
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Responding to America’s call, Ukraine sent more than 5,000 troops to Iraq — the third-largest Coalition contingent. Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers never came home.
They wore our flag in a distant war because allies asked, and because freedom’s defense doesn’t stop at borders.👇
They wore our flag in a distant war because allies asked, and because freedom’s defense doesn’t stop at borders.👇
September 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Responding to America’s call, Ukraine sent more than 5,000 troops to Iraq — the third-largest Coalition contingent. Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers never came home.
They wore our flag in a distant war because allies asked, and because freedom’s defense doesn’t stop at borders.👇
They wore our flag in a distant war because allies asked, and because freedom’s defense doesn’t stop at borders.👇
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One Prez's stated goals is to keep Western troops out of Ukraine. Western leaders who say they will only send troops as peacekeepers *after* the war stops, ensure that it will not.
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One Prez's stated goals is to keep Western troops out of Ukraine. Western leaders who say they will only send troops as peacekeepers *after* the war stops, ensure that it will not.
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Oh no not this, I am going to have to take off my Bill Clinton Hat and return all of my Bill Clinton Coin and stop reading my Bill Clinton Bible
September 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Oh no not this, I am going to have to take off my Bill Clinton Hat and return all of my Bill Clinton Coin and stop reading my Bill Clinton Bible
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⚡️US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America is ready to ramp up pressure on Russia, but Europe must join.
He said that joint sanctions and tariffs on buyers of Russian oil could collapse Moscow’s economy and force Putin to negotiate.
He said that joint sanctions and tariffs on buyers of Russian oil could collapse Moscow’s economy and force Putin to negotiate.
September 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
⚡️US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America is ready to ramp up pressure on Russia, but Europe must join.
He said that joint sanctions and tariffs on buyers of Russian oil could collapse Moscow’s economy and force Putin to negotiate.
He said that joint sanctions and tariffs on buyers of Russian oil could collapse Moscow’s economy and force Putin to negotiate.
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Elon Musk is a textbook example of a “free speech absolutist” who only supports free speech when it serves his interests. He actually hates free speech
September 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Elon Musk is a textbook example of a “free speech absolutist” who only supports free speech when it serves his interests. He actually hates free speech
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🇺🇸🇪🇺 The US is pushing Europe to stop all purchases of Russian oil and gas and impose secondary tariffs against 🇮🇳India and 🇨🇳China, — Axios.
September 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🇺🇸🇪🇺 The US is pushing Europe to stop all purchases of Russian oil and gas and impose secondary tariffs against 🇮🇳India and 🇨🇳China, — Axios.
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Cartoonist: Lectrr
August 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Cartoonist: Lectrr
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‼️ The rate of recruitment for military service under contract in Russia has dropped to a two-year low.
In total, in the first half of 2025, 127.5 thousand people received contract payments - 40 thousand less than in the same period in 2024.
In total, in the first half of 2025, 127.5 thousand people received contract payments - 40 thousand less than in the same period in 2024.
August 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
‼️ The rate of recruitment for military service under contract in Russia has dropped to a two-year low.
In total, in the first half of 2025, 127.5 thousand people received contract payments - 40 thousand less than in the same period in 2024.
In total, in the first half of 2025, 127.5 thousand people received contract payments - 40 thousand less than in the same period in 2024.
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7/7 Ukraine’s biggest mistake was believing the world would protect it.
It gave up its ultimate shield for diplomatic paper. Now it fights alone.
The Budapest Memorandum is a warning—not a model.
The Budapest Memorandum is dead. And with it, the hope for a safer world
It gave up its ultimate shield for diplomatic paper. Now it fights alone.
The Budapest Memorandum is a warning—not a model.
The Budapest Memorandum is dead. And with it, the hope for a safer world
August 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
7/7 Ukraine’s biggest mistake was believing the world would protect it.
It gave up its ultimate shield for diplomatic paper. Now it fights alone.
The Budapest Memorandum is a warning—not a model.
The Budapest Memorandum is dead. And with it, the hope for a safer world
It gave up its ultimate shield for diplomatic paper. Now it fights alone.
The Budapest Memorandum is a warning—not a model.
The Budapest Memorandum is dead. And with it, the hope for a safer world
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6/7 The US and UK didn’t break a treaty.
But they broke trust.
They had a chance to show that security assurances mean something.
Instead, they showed the world that words without action are worthless
But they broke trust.
They had a chance to show that security assurances mean something.
Instead, they showed the world that words without action are worthless
August 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
6/7 The US and UK didn’t break a treaty.
But they broke trust.
They had a chance to show that security assurances mean something.
Instead, they showed the world that words without action are worthless
But they broke trust.
They had a chance to show that security assurances mean something.
Instead, they showed the world that words without action are worthless
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1/7 Let’s be clear: the Budapest Memorandum is dead.
The US and UK failed Ukraine.
In 1994, they gave security assurances in the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine gave up its nukes. When russia invaded, those assurances meant no real protection.
A betrayal in everything but name
The US and UK failed Ukraine.
In 1994, they gave security assurances in the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine gave up its nukes. When russia invaded, those assurances meant no real protection.
A betrayal in everything but name
August 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
1/7 Let’s be clear: the Budapest Memorandum is dead.
The US and UK failed Ukraine.
In 1994, they gave security assurances in the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine gave up its nukes. When russia invaded, those assurances meant no real protection.
A betrayal in everything but name
The US and UK failed Ukraine.
In 1994, they gave security assurances in the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine gave up its nukes. When russia invaded, those assurances meant no real protection.
A betrayal in everything but name
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But I wouldn't overstate Putin's gains either. Yes, got his moment of glory, and may have stirred up tensions in the trans-Atlantic alliance, but now he'll come back to the daily realities of a broken country that's facing a recession and a war that's not really going anywhere.
August 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
But I wouldn't overstate Putin's gains either. Yes, got his moment of glory, and may have stirred up tensions in the trans-Atlantic alliance, but now he'll come back to the daily realities of a broken country that's facing a recession and a war that's not really going anywhere.
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Tonight, countless calories will be burned powering the brains of analysts and political commentators, and millions of keystrokes spent explaining what happened in Alaska. Yet sometimes, a simple diagram explains it better than a PhD thesis:
Photo credit: @vatniksoup.bsky.social
Photo credit: @vatniksoup.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Tonight, countless calories will be burned powering the brains of analysts and political commentators, and millions of keystrokes spent explaining what happened in Alaska. Yet sometimes, a simple diagram explains it better than a PhD thesis:
Photo credit: @vatniksoup.bsky.social
Photo credit: @vatniksoup.bsky.social
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The difference is noticeable, unfortunately…
August 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The difference is noticeable, unfortunately…