Ilkka Sallinen
@ilcaccio.bsky.social
I follow war in Ukraine.
Slava Ukraine.
🇫🇮🇺🇦
Slava Ukraine.
🇫🇮🇺🇦
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The only U.S. heavy icebreaker turns 50. That's an interesting landmark given recent U.S. criticism of other countries for not taking Arctic security seriously.
USCGC Polar Star, the U.S. Coast Guard’s only heavy icebreaker, turns 50. All U.S. military icebreakers are part of the Coast Guard; the Navy does not operate any vessels of this type.
militarnyi.com/en/news/u-s-...
militarnyi.com/en/news/u-s-...
U.S. Coast Guard’s Only Heavy Icebreaker Marks 50 Years in Service - Militarnyi
Polar Star can navigate ice up to 6 feet thick at 3 knots. Using a continuous ramming process, drive, strike, retreat, and strike again, it can penetrate ice up to 21 feet thick.
militarnyi.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The only U.S. heavy icebreaker turns 50. That's an interesting landmark given recent U.S. criticism of other countries for not taking Arctic security seriously.
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❗️In 🇸🇪Sweden, nuns from 20 churches of the Saint Elizabeth Monastery, according to journalists, worked for 🇷🇺Russian intelligence and collected funds for the Russian occupying forces, disguising it as charitable activities.
January 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
❗️In 🇸🇪Sweden, nuns from 20 churches of the Saint Elizabeth Monastery, according to journalists, worked for 🇷🇺Russian intelligence and collected funds for the Russian occupying forces, disguising it as charitable activities.
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❗️🇫🇮Finland is providing 🇺🇦Ukraine with a new military aid package worth €98 million — stated by the country's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.
Finland will continue to support Ukraine. In total, the country has already supplied defense materiel worth €3.1 billion.
Finland will continue to support Ukraine. In total, the country has already supplied defense materiel worth €3.1 billion.
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
❗️🇫🇮Finland is providing 🇺🇦Ukraine with a new military aid package worth €98 million — stated by the country's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.
Finland will continue to support Ukraine. In total, the country has already supplied defense materiel worth €3.1 billion.
Finland will continue to support Ukraine. In total, the country has already supplied defense materiel worth €3.1 billion.
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“The president’s obsession with Greenland is especially dangerous because it has no real constituency: Trump is determined to get the island, it seems, only because Denmark and the rest of the world are telling him that he can’t have it.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM
“The president’s obsession with Greenland is especially dangerous because it has no real constituency: Trump is determined to get the island, it seems, only because Denmark and the rest of the world are telling him that he can’t have it.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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sillä Mustilta puuttui huumorintaju!
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January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Sotakoiran piti olla raju!
sillä Mustilta puuttui huumorintaju!
Tämä sotakoira, Scooby nimeltään on sitä mieltä, että lahjoitetaan yhdessä Ukrainaan ja suurlahjoittaja tuplaa taas lahjoitukset 20k€ asti!
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sillä Mustilta puuttui huumorintaju!
Tämä sotakoira, Scooby nimeltään on sitä mieltä, että lahjoitetaan yhdessä Ukrainaan ja suurlahjoittaja tuplaa taas lahjoitukset 20k€ asti!
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Latest on the Finnish deployment to Greenland
January 16, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Latest on the Finnish deployment to Greenland
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Is this who the U.S. wants to be?
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Is this who the U.S. wants to be?
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"Following the Ukraine-US meeting, Trump lauded Putin, saying the Russian president “wants to see Ukraine succeed”.
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years
giftarticle.ft.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"Following the Ukraine-US meeting, Trump lauded Putin, saying the Russian president “wants to see Ukraine succeed”.
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
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Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was a Russian asset, what would he be doing differently?
If your answer is “nothing,” then ask yourself this:
If the US President is a Russian asset, what should *I* be doing differently?
If your answer is “nothing,” then ask yourself this:
If the US President is a Russian asset, what should *I* be doing differently?
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was a Russian asset, what would he be doing differently?
If your answer is “nothing,” then ask yourself this:
If the US President is a Russian asset, what should *I* be doing differently?
If your answer is “nothing,” then ask yourself this:
If the US President is a Russian asset, what should *I* be doing differently?
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Russia's flagship Urals crude oil plunged to about $34 a barrel, Bloomberg reported, citing Argus Media data.
The grade in the Baltic Sea slumped to $34.82 a barrel on Friday, while in the Black Sea it fell to $33.17. For comparison, Dated Brent on that day stood at about $61.
The grade in the Baltic Sea slumped to $34.82 a barrel on Friday, while in the Black Sea it fell to $33.17. For comparison, Dated Brent on that day stood at about $61.
December 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Russia's flagship Urals crude oil plunged to about $34 a barrel, Bloomberg reported, citing Argus Media data.
The grade in the Baltic Sea slumped to $34.82 a barrel on Friday, while in the Black Sea it fell to $33.17. For comparison, Dated Brent on that day stood at about $61.
The grade in the Baltic Sea slumped to $34.82 a barrel on Friday, while in the Black Sea it fell to $33.17. For comparison, Dated Brent on that day stood at about $61.
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Russia may lose part of Armenia's fuel market due to supplies of cheaper Azerbaijani gasoline, which will go on sale on December 23, ArbatMedia reported.
Twenty-two wagons carrying 1,210 tons of 95-octane gasoline produced by Azerbaijan's SOCAR arrived in Armenia via Georgia on December 19.
Twenty-two wagons carrying 1,210 tons of 95-octane gasoline produced by Azerbaijan's SOCAR arrived in Armenia via Georgia on December 19.
December 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Russia may lose part of Armenia's fuel market due to supplies of cheaper Azerbaijani gasoline, which will go on sale on December 23, ArbatMedia reported.
Twenty-two wagons carrying 1,210 tons of 95-octane gasoline produced by Azerbaijan's SOCAR arrived in Armenia via Georgia on December 19.
Twenty-two wagons carrying 1,210 tons of 95-octane gasoline produced by Azerbaijan's SOCAR arrived in Armenia via Georgia on December 19.
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Despite sanctions, Russian fish worth over €700 million, continues to reach EU markets, even during Christmas. Cod and pollock flow in, often via Norway, bypassing stricter rules. Baltic states push for a harder line, linking the trade to Russia’s war machine.
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Despite sanctions, Russian fish worth over €700 million, continues to reach EU markets, even during Christmas. Cod and pollock flow in, often via Norway, bypassing stricter rules. Baltic states push for a harder line, linking the trade to Russia’s war machine.
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Eighty-nine-year-old Kostiantyn, who devoted 25 years to working in the mines, had to leave his home in the Dobropillia district of Donetsk region after a Russian drone completely destroyed his house.
The man, who lost his wife several years ago, was left entirely alone among the ruins.
The man, who lost his wife several years ago, was left entirely alone among the ruins.
December 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Eighty-nine-year-old Kostiantyn, who devoted 25 years to working in the mines, had to leave his home in the Dobropillia district of Donetsk region after a Russian drone completely destroyed his house.
The man, who lost his wife several years ago, was left entirely alone among the ruins.
The man, who lost his wife several years ago, was left entirely alone among the ruins.
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Miltäs kuulostaisi pakettiautollinen Fiskarsia ja generaattoreita Ukrainaan?
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December 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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‼️🇺🇸 Putin personally chose Witkoff as the key negotiator with the U,S — WSJ.
Russian-American contacts started at the beginning of the year after the crown prince of Saudi Arabia gave Witkoff a signal from the Kremlin. It said that Putin wanted to meet with him personally.
Russian-American contacts started at the beginning of the year after the crown prince of Saudi Arabia gave Witkoff a signal from the Kremlin. It said that Putin wanted to meet with him personally.
December 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
‼️🇺🇸 Putin personally chose Witkoff as the key negotiator with the U,S — WSJ.
Russian-American contacts started at the beginning of the year after the crown prince of Saudi Arabia gave Witkoff a signal from the Kremlin. It said that Putin wanted to meet with him personally.
Russian-American contacts started at the beginning of the year after the crown prince of Saudi Arabia gave Witkoff a signal from the Kremlin. It said that Putin wanted to meet with him personally.
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If you want to understand the war in Ukraine, watch @anderspucknielsen.dk. For the investment of watching just a few 10-15 minute videos per month, you'll understand the war better than most journalists (and far better than the US administration lol).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTNUZ2zONY
Europe's great power move: EU secures Ukraine funding
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
If you want to understand the war in Ukraine, watch @anderspucknielsen.dk. For the investment of watching just a few 10-15 minute videos per month, you'll understand the war better than most journalists (and far better than the US administration lol).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTNUZ2zONY
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Trump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military. The Russians have finally offered enough money to the Trump family and Trump is 100% on Russia's side now.
December 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Trump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military. The Russians have finally offered enough money to the Trump family and Trump is 100% on Russia's side now.
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Russia has no plans to invade:
Moldova.
Ok. But not Georgia
Ok but not Ukraine.
Ok, Just Crimea
Ok, just Crimea & part of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk & Zaporizhzhia
Ok, all of Ukraine
But Russia won't attack EU
Moldova.
Ok. But not Georgia
Ok but not Ukraine.
Ok, Just Crimea
Ok, just Crimea & part of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk & Zaporizhzhia
Ok, all of Ukraine
But Russia won't attack EU
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Russia has no plans to invade:
Moldova.
Ok. But not Georgia
Ok but not Ukraine.
Ok, Just Crimea
Ok, just Crimea & part of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk & Zaporizhzhia
Ok, all of Ukraine
But Russia won't attack EU
Moldova.
Ok. But not Georgia
Ok but not Ukraine.
Ok, Just Crimea
Ok, just Crimea & part of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk & Zaporizhzhia
Ok, all of Ukraine
But Russia won't attack EU
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Hegseth has had no problem releasing videos of strikes on boats -- except the one that shows the second strike that killed two survivors clinging to the wreckage of a smashed vessel. That one, he says, is too "top secret" to release. @sangernyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
For Hegseth, There Is One Boat Strike He Doesn’t Want the Public to See
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Hegseth has had no problem releasing videos of strikes on boats -- except the one that shows the second strike that killed two survivors clinging to the wreckage of a smashed vessel. That one, he says, is too "top secret" to release. @sangernyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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“Pursuing AI autonomy in defense is not a luxury or a niche endeavor, but a strategic imperative,” argues Vitaliy Goncharuk.
Chasing True AI Autonomy: From Legacy Mindsets to Battlefield Dominance
Western militaries are still arguing over what “autonomy” means while Russia and China are already building machines that don’t need GPS, data links, or
warontherocks.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“Pursuing AI autonomy in defense is not a luxury or a niche endeavor, but a strategic imperative,” argues Vitaliy Goncharuk.
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❗️🇨🇿Czechia has announced funding for 760,000 artillery shells for 🇺🇦Ukraine in 2026 as part of the "Czech Initiative".
December 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
❗️🇨🇿Czechia has announced funding for 760,000 artillery shells for 🇺🇦Ukraine in 2026 as part of the "Czech Initiative".
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, has been struck and is burning.
This large refinery produces more than 15.7 million tons in oil products, annually.
This large refinery produces more than 15.7 million tons in oil products, annually.
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, has been struck and is burning.
This large refinery produces more than 15.7 million tons in oil products, annually.
This large refinery produces more than 15.7 million tons in oil products, annually.
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🤬 The Trump peace plan does not require Russia to withdraw troops from Donbas for demilitarization. It is a requirement only for Ukraine, — Financial Times
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🤬 The Trump peace plan does not require Russia to withdraw troops from Donbas for demilitarization. It is a requirement only for Ukraine, — Financial Times
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