heepst
@heepst.bsky.social
Finnish architect rants and raves about geopolitics, politics, and culture
Russia's war in Ukraine as seen from the frontline states
The future of Europe at a time when global democracy is in decline
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Russia's war in Ukraine as seen from the frontline states
The future of Europe at a time when global democracy is in decline
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#Kyiv residents share pictures of their frozen homes and how they try to heat them.
After Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, electricity and heating are scarce in Kyiv.
A new wave of very cold weather is expected by the end of the week.
More 📷in comments.
After Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, electricity and heating are scarce in Kyiv.
A new wave of very cold weather is expected by the end of the week.
More 📷in comments.
January 29, 2026 at 10:59 AM
#Kyiv residents share pictures of their frozen homes and how they try to heat them.
After Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, electricity and heating are scarce in Kyiv.
A new wave of very cold weather is expected by the end of the week.
More 📷in comments.
After Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, electricity and heating are scarce in Kyiv.
A new wave of very cold weather is expected by the end of the week.
More 📷in comments.
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Our solidarity is not a slogan.
We are providing Ukraine and Moldova - who is hosting refugees - with €153 million in emergency humanitarian aid, as millions face freezing temperatures without power following sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
link.europa.eu/WxVQmt
We are providing Ukraine and Moldova - who is hosting refugees - with €153 million in emergency humanitarian aid, as millions face freezing temperatures without power following sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
link.europa.eu/WxVQmt
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Our solidarity is not a slogan.
We are providing Ukraine and Moldova - who is hosting refugees - with €153 million in emergency humanitarian aid, as millions face freezing temperatures without power following sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
link.europa.eu/WxVQmt
We are providing Ukraine and Moldova - who is hosting refugees - with €153 million in emergency humanitarian aid, as millions face freezing temperatures without power following sustained Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
link.europa.eu/WxVQmt
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Ei tällaisessa pitäisi olla mitään miettimistä. Suomalaista hlötietodataa ei pidä vuotaa ulkomaille ja niiden alustoihin käytettävä raha kannattaa käyttää kotimaassa tai Euroopan sisällä. Ei mitään järkeä luovuttaa vaikutusmahdollisuuksia tai rahoja USA korporaatioille.
USU: Oikeusministeriö harkitsee uudelleen vaalitietojärjestelmän siirtoa yhdysvaltalaiseen pilvipalveluun
Varajärjestelmässä kaikki data pysyisi suomalaisissa konesaleissa, eikä sitä siirrettäisi pilvipalveluun.
yle.fi
January 29, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Ei tällaisessa pitäisi olla mitään miettimistä. Suomalaista hlötietodataa ei pidä vuotaa ulkomaille ja niiden alustoihin käytettävä raha kannattaa käyttää kotimaassa tai Euroopan sisällä. Ei mitään järkeä luovuttaa vaikutusmahdollisuuksia tai rahoja USA korporaatioille.
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I'm a late convert to a multi-speed Europe, but increasingly convinced that it's the only way to rise to the demands of the moment. Let an inner core pioneer new initiatives, and others join when they can.
A real change in how Germany approaches the EU is happening. Berlin used to prioritise the unity of the 27 and now seems much more open towards coalitions of the willing.
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Next step is initiative by Finance minister Klingenbeil to build an avant-garde with 🇫🇷🇵🇱🇮🇹🇳🇱🇪🇸:
Six EU countries hold call in push for 'two‑speed' Europe
Ministers from six leading European economies, including Germany and France, will discuss on Wednesday plans to push ahead with joint projects without the rest of the EU, to facilitate agile decision-...
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I'm a late convert to a multi-speed Europe, but increasingly convinced that it's the only way to rise to the demands of the moment. Let an inner core pioneer new initiatives, and others join when they can.
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“Greenland is not for sale and cannot be annexed. Greenland’s future is determined by Greenland”
Macron, speaking Greenlandic (!!!) during visit by 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 PMs to Paris
The worldwide attention is down. But the crisis is not over.
Macron, speaking Greenlandic (!!!) during visit by 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 PMs to Paris
The worldwide attention is down. But the crisis is not over.
January 29, 2026 at 6:47 AM
“Greenland is not for sale and cannot be annexed. Greenland’s future is determined by Greenland”
Macron, speaking Greenlandic (!!!) during visit by 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 PMs to Paris
The worldwide attention is down. But the crisis is not over.
Macron, speaking Greenlandic (!!!) during visit by 🇩🇰 🇬🇱 PMs to Paris
The worldwide attention is down. But the crisis is not over.
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I find it so disheartening to listen to politicians - minister and similar levels - who keep saying things like “we should, one might, it would be good…” AS IF IT IS NOT THEM WHO SHOULD MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Who are you talking to, this is YOUR JOB.
Who are you talking to, this is YOUR JOB.
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM
I find it so disheartening to listen to politicians - minister and similar levels - who keep saying things like “we should, one might, it would be good…” AS IF IT IS NOT THEM WHO SHOULD MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Who are you talking to, this is YOUR JOB.
Who are you talking to, this is YOUR JOB.
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❗️Four people were killed as a result of a Russian strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, — Zelenskyy
There were more than 200 people on the train. And in the carriage hit by one of the Russian drones, there were 18 people, the president reported.
There were more than 200 people on the train. And in the carriage hit by one of the Russian drones, there were 18 people, the president reported.
January 27, 2026 at 8:43 PM
❗️Four people were killed as a result of a Russian strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, — Zelenskyy
There were more than 200 people on the train. And in the carriage hit by one of the Russian drones, there were 18 people, the president reported.
There were more than 200 people on the train. And in the carriage hit by one of the Russian drones, there were 18 people, the president reported.
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So to Odesa. A scene of utter devastation this morning.
23 people have been injured during repeated drone swarm attacks on the city.
Apartment blocks, schools even religious places counting the cost.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
So to Odesa. A scene of utter devastation this morning.
23 people have been injured during repeated drone swarm attacks on the city.
Apartment blocks, schools even religious places counting the cost.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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So to Odesa. A scene of utter devastation this morning.
23 people have been injured during repeated drone swarm attacks on the city.
Apartment blocks, schools even religious places counting the cost.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
So to Odesa. A scene of utter devastation this morning.
23 people have been injured during repeated drone swarm attacks on the city.
Apartment blocks, schools even religious places counting the cost.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
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That's a point as valid for the EU and UK as it is for Ukraine
Security guarantees from Trump can’t be relied on. He treats any decision point as an opportunity for extortion.
The Trump admin has indicated to Ukraine that US security guarantees are contingent on Kyiv first agreeing a peace deal that would likely involve ceding the Donbas region to Russia…
Scoop with FT comrades
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@henryjfoy.ft.com
@a-mackinnon.bsky.social
Scoop with FT comrades
@maxseddon.bsky.social
@henryjfoy.ft.com
@a-mackinnon.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM
That's a point as valid for the EU and UK as it is for Ukraine
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🇺🇸❗️🇺🇦 The Trump administration has made it clear that US security guarantees are contingent on Ukraine's agreement to a peace agreement, which would likely require it to cede Donbas to Russia, - FT
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM
🇺🇸❗️🇺🇦 The Trump administration has made it clear that US security guarantees are contingent on Ukraine's agreement to a peace agreement, which would likely require it to cede Donbas to Russia, - FT
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❗️🇯🇵Japan has delivered a large batch of generators to 🇺🇦Ukraine
January 26, 2026 at 7:54 PM
❗️🇯🇵Japan has delivered a large batch of generators to 🇺🇦Ukraine
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The media are fixated on the Trump Administration’s fascist rhetoric & bloody repression.
Europe’s leaders must focus on what would actually weaken fascists: Defend Ukraine. Free Iran. Dismantle the Russian war machine and the global networks propping it up.
Europe’s leaders must focus on what would actually weaken fascists: Defend Ukraine. Free Iran. Dismantle the Russian war machine and the global networks propping it up.
January 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The media are fixated on the Trump Administration’s fascist rhetoric & bloody repression.
Europe’s leaders must focus on what would actually weaken fascists: Defend Ukraine. Free Iran. Dismantle the Russian war machine and the global networks propping it up.
Europe’s leaders must focus on what would actually weaken fascists: Defend Ukraine. Free Iran. Dismantle the Russian war machine and the global networks propping it up.
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me: the right today has abandoned the most basic principles of liberal democracy
center-right pundits: hysterical, trump derangement syndrome lib
katie miller: no, he's got it right
center-right pundits: hysterical, trump derangement syndrome lib
katie miller: no, he's got it right
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
me: the right today has abandoned the most basic principles of liberal democracy
center-right pundits: hysterical, trump derangement syndrome lib
katie miller: no, he's got it right
center-right pundits: hysterical, trump derangement syndrome lib
katie miller: no, he's got it right
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Hope you slept well, fellow Europeans.
Because this bomb just landed:
Greenland is key U.S. terrain - like “Gulf of America”.
Russia is the neighbors’ problem.
Europe is on its own - new force posture exp.
Because this bomb just landed:
Greenland is key U.S. terrain - like “Gulf of America”.
Russia is the neighbors’ problem.
Europe is on its own - new force posture exp.
January 24, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Hope you slept well, fellow Europeans.
Because this bomb just landed:
Greenland is key U.S. terrain - like “Gulf of America”.
Russia is the neighbors’ problem.
Europe is on its own - new force posture exp.
Because this bomb just landed:
Greenland is key U.S. terrain - like “Gulf of America”.
Russia is the neighbors’ problem.
Europe is on its own - new force posture exp.
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"Footage of the abandoned Russian military baseat the El-Kamishli airfield in Syria
Everything is a mess. They were in such a hurry that they even forgot to take down the flag."
Everything is a mess. They were in such a hurry that they even forgot to take down the flag."
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
"Footage of the abandoned Russian military baseat the El-Kamishli airfield in Syria
Everything is a mess. They were in such a hurry that they even forgot to take down the flag."
Everything is a mess. They were in such a hurry that they even forgot to take down the flag."
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In case you’ve ever wondered how you can engineer a sudden drop in your popularity among people who live in countries that belong to NATO, the answer is now in: Either invade Ukraine or elect Donald Trump as your president.
Full newsletter: www.nonzero.org/p/which-ai-t...
Full newsletter: www.nonzero.org/p/which-ai-t...
January 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
In case you’ve ever wondered how you can engineer a sudden drop in your popularity among people who live in countries that belong to NATO, the answer is now in: Either invade Ukraine or elect Donald Trump as your president.
Full newsletter: www.nonzero.org/p/which-ai-t...
Full newsletter: www.nonzero.org/p/which-ai-t...
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61% of Germans see Trump as a threat to their country. Only 24% still consider him an ally.
46% believe America poses the greatest threat to world peace—nearly double from 2024.
Meanwhile, Russian state media praises Washington's aggression towards Denmark.
46% believe America poses the greatest threat to world peace—nearly double from 2024.
Meanwhile, Russian state media praises Washington's aggression towards Denmark.
Most Germans see Trump as threat to their country, poll finds
Just 24% still view the US president as an ally
euromaidanpress.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
61% of Germans see Trump as a threat to their country. Only 24% still consider him an ally.
46% believe America poses the greatest threat to world peace—nearly double from 2024.
Meanwhile, Russian state media praises Washington's aggression towards Denmark.
46% believe America poses the greatest threat to world peace—nearly double from 2024.
Meanwhile, Russian state media praises Washington's aggression towards Denmark.
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That's it, we're totally stuck in a Rutte
January 26, 2026 at 4:59 PM
That's it, we're totally stuck in a Rutte
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planning > dreaming
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
planning > dreaming
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Did the bot problem over on the hellsite improve temporarily while the internets were down in St. Pete's? I've seen that effect happen before during unplanned outages and it was funny as shit 😆
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Did the bot problem over on the hellsite improve temporarily while the internets were down in St. Pete's? I've seen that effect happen before during unplanned outages and it was funny as shit 😆
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January 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM