Toomas Hendrik Ilves
@ilvestoomas.bsky.social
Unsuccessfully retired ex-prez, ex-MEP, ex-foreign minister, ex-ambassador, ex-director of RFE-RL Estonian service, etc, ex cetera.
Except for @darthputinkgb.bsky.social, I take seriously only those who post here under his or her own name.
Except for @darthputinkgb.bsky.social, I take seriously only those who post here under his or her own name.
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No. No. No!
This is critical research. It's not even centered on climate. It's solar physics! It's geomagnetic storms! It's space weather! It's sunspots!
It's a research center needed for satellites and spaceflight!
This is critical research. It's not even centered on climate. It's solar physics! It's geomagnetic storms! It's space weather! It's sunspots!
It's a research center needed for satellites and spaceflight!
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
No. No. No!
This is critical research. It's not even centered on climate. It's solar physics! It's geomagnetic storms! It's space weather! It's sunspots!
It's a research center needed for satellites and spaceflight!
This is critical research. It's not even centered on climate. It's solar physics! It's geomagnetic storms! It's space weather! It's sunspots!
It's a research center needed for satellites and spaceflight!
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If you don't believe me, just listen to the wife of the guy who is pushing this policy. It is a means to selectively target and remove some of the 26 million naturalized citizens they don't like. bsky.app/profile/donm...
Katie Miler, the wife of the US homeland security adviser threatened that the government would denaturalize him because he disagreed with her: "You better check your citizenship application and hope that everything was legal and correct."
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If you don't believe me, just listen to the wife of the guy who is pushing this policy. It is a means to selectively target and remove some of the 26 million naturalized citizens they don't like. bsky.app/profile/donm...
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Swedish navy confirms presence of Russian military staff on shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea.
Further states that RU navy vessels have increased presence and believes it is partly to protect the shadow fleet.
www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...
Further states that RU navy vessels have increased presence and believes it is partly to protect the shadow fleet.
www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...
Marinen: Ryssland skyddar skuggflottan med militär operation
Ryssland bedriver sedan en tid tillbaka en militär operation i Östersjön som tros handla om att skydda landets skuggflotta. Den ryska insatsen visar sig enligt marinen genom örlogsfartyg som bevakar s...
www.svt.se
December 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Swedish navy confirms presence of Russian military staff on shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea.
Further states that RU navy vessels have increased presence and believes it is partly to protect the shadow fleet.
www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...
Further states that RU navy vessels have increased presence and believes it is partly to protect the shadow fleet.
www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...
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“Europe no longer lives on a convenient timeline. We need a strategy now. If the West does not formulate its doctrine for Europe’s future, Putin will formulate it for us.”
www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Europe needs a doctrine to halt Putin’s expansionist ambitions
The Russian president’s specious justifications for the war in Ukraine mean he won’t stop there. But time is running out for Europe to formulate a defence strategy, writes Gabrielius Landsbergis.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“Europe no longer lives on a convenient timeline. We need a strategy now. If the West does not formulate its doctrine for Europe’s future, Putin will formulate it for us.”
www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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President currently feuding with a beloved American comedy icon who was murdered 24 hours ago.
Trump doubles down on his Rob Reiner attack: "I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person... He became like a deranged person, Trump Derangement Syndrome. So I was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form. I thought he was very bad for our country."
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
President currently feuding with a beloved American comedy icon who was murdered 24 hours ago.
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.
The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
www.politico.eu/article/unit...
Or, to quote Pete Townsend, “The kids are alright”
It’s Gen X that’s alt right
In any case, US’s EU policy is stepping in it.
Or, to quote Pete Townsend, “The kids are alright”
It’s Gen X that’s alt right
In any case, US’s EU policy is stepping in it.
Forget the far right. The kids want a ‘United States of Europe.’
Based on social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the continent has seen in decades.
www.politico.eu
December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
www.politico.eu/article/unit...
Or, to quote Pete Townsend, “The kids are alright”
It’s Gen X that’s alt right
In any case, US’s EU policy is stepping in it.
Or, to quote Pete Townsend, “The kids are alright”
It’s Gen X that’s alt right
In any case, US’s EU policy is stepping in it.
Washington’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Will Be as Successful as China’s
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December 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Washington’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Will Be as Successful as China’s
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Lmao over on X “Data Republican”, has just discovered that inauthentic amplification is a thing.
Nick Fuentes’ X followers may not all be authentic American humans. His posts…may be amplified by bots. Fuentes ratioed Elon…but maybe it wasn’t really real. 🤣
Nick Fuentes’ X followers may not all be authentic American humans. His posts…may be amplified by bots. Fuentes ratioed Elon…but maybe it wasn’t really real. 🤣
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Lmao over on X “Data Republican”, has just discovered that inauthentic amplification is a thing.
Nick Fuentes’ X followers may not all be authentic American humans. His posts…may be amplified by bots. Fuentes ratioed Elon…but maybe it wasn’t really real. 🤣
Nick Fuentes’ X followers may not all be authentic American humans. His posts…may be amplified by bots. Fuentes ratioed Elon…but maybe it wasn’t really real. 🤣
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Since there’s been an arrest made in the pipe bombing case I want to take a moment to resurface the reporting of Michael Shellenberger, founder of Public & University of Austin Chair of Censorship Hoaxes. He did a media blitz “just asking questions” ab if the 💣 were a “disinfo campaign” by the FBI.
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Since there’s been an arrest made in the pipe bombing case I want to take a moment to resurface the reporting of Michael Shellenberger, founder of Public & University of Austin Chair of Censorship Hoaxes. He did a media blitz “just asking questions” ab if the 💣 were a “disinfo campaign” by the FBI.
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Unhinged almond mom behavior from the CMS administrator
SCOOP: Dr. Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator and former daytime talk show star, has recently been emailing all federal workers in his agency weekly tips on “Crushing Cubicle Cravings” and how to avoid snacking in the office.
Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less
“You don't have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staffers.
www.wired.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Unhinged almond mom behavior from the CMS administrator
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this shit is just beyond parody, man
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
this shit is just beyond parody, man
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Dutch air force personnel have tried to down several drones that were spotted over Volkel air base in the south of the country last night. The ministry of Defence said unspecified weapons were used and the drones disappeared. Some 20 U.S. B61 nuclear free-fall bombs are stored at Volkel air base.
November 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Dutch air force personnel have tried to down several drones that were spotted over Volkel air base in the south of the country last night. The ministry of Defence said unspecified weapons were used and the drones disappeared. Some 20 U.S. B61 nuclear free-fall bombs are stored at Volkel air base.
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russia is out of men. How out? Border guards at russian-Estonian border are now dummies. Все ушли на фронт!= everyones at war
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
russia is out of men. How out? Border guards at russian-Estonian border are now dummies. Все ушли на фронт!= everyones at war
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1/ The occupied Donbas is a garbage-filled, dysfunctional, and corrupt region infested by packs of man-eating dogs, according to a Russian warblogger. In a remarkable display of cognitive dissonance, she blames Ukraine and says that Russia is only in nominal control. ⬇️
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
1/ The occupied Donbas is a garbage-filled, dysfunctional, and corrupt region infested by packs of man-eating dogs, according to a Russian warblogger. In a remarkable display of cognitive dissonance, she blames Ukraine and says that Russia is only in nominal control. ⬇️
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The old joke about the primary international response to war crimes, aggression and atrocities by Russia being a strongly worded tweet was never actually a joke.
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The old joke about the primary international response to war crimes, aggression and atrocities by Russia being a strongly worded tweet was never actually a joke.
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You know what has already happened in Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany and elsewhere: suspected Russian drones closing down airports, buzzing power plants, army bases, ports and other critical infrastructure.
Such drones can be armed. Therefore, EU events require full air defence.
Such drones can be armed. Therefore, EU events require full air defence.
November 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
You know what has already happened in Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany and elsewhere: suspected Russian drones closing down airports, buzzing power plants, army bases, ports and other critical infrastructure.
Such drones can be armed. Therefore, EU events require full air defence.
Such drones can be armed. Therefore, EU events require full air defence.
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My advice to EU ministers, Commissioners and officials planning on attending #EU Presidency meetings in Ireland between July and December 2026 is..
Unless #Ireland guarantees adequate NATO-standard air #defence cover against Russian drone threats..
DON'T!
🧵 #security #speirgorm #spéirgorm #civmil
Unless #Ireland guarantees adequate NATO-standard air #defence cover against Russian drone threats..
DON'T!
🧵 #security #speirgorm #spéirgorm #civmil
Former Attorney General Senator Michael McDowell can raise whatever "constitutional questions" he likes, but it makes no difference: EU Presidency events require protection against Russian drone threats (or worse) and the Irish Defence Forces are incapable of providing that. #spéirghorm #spéirgorm
Using foreign ship to police major summit raises constitutional questions, former AG says
The state’s ability to adequately secure major EU Presidency events has come under the spotlight
www.thejournal.ie
November 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
My advice to EU ministers, Commissioners and officials planning on attending #EU Presidency meetings in Ireland between July and December 2026 is..
Unless #Ireland guarantees adequate NATO-standard air #defence cover against Russian drone threats..
DON'T!
🧵 #security #speirgorm #spéirgorm #civmil
Unless #Ireland guarantees adequate NATO-standard air #defence cover against Russian drone threats..
DON'T!
🧵 #security #speirgorm #spéirgorm #civmil
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Let's be clear-eyed about what this is.
The United States is pushing for regime change in Europe, supporting the far right in their efforts to take power in the next elections. As a result, they're polling in 1st place in Germany, France & UK
And our centrist leaders pretend it's not happening.
The United States is pushing for regime change in Europe, supporting the far right in their efforts to take power in the next elections. As a result, they're polling in 1st place in Germany, France & UK
And our centrist leaders pretend it's not happening.
America is pursuing regime change in Europe
The far-right candidate won yesterday's presidential election in Poland, thanks at least in part to help from the Trump regime. Centrist EU governments need to realise America wants them out.
davekeating.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Let's be clear-eyed about what this is.
The United States is pushing for regime change in Europe, supporting the far right in their efforts to take power in the next elections. As a result, they're polling in 1st place in Germany, France & UK
And our centrist leaders pretend it's not happening.
The United States is pushing for regime change in Europe, supporting the far right in their efforts to take power in the next elections. As a result, they're polling in 1st place in Germany, France & UK
And our centrist leaders pretend it's not happening.
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Lethargy has become Europe’s strategic flaw, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI
From climate to defence, inertia could be the EU’s undoing
Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results…
ecfr.eu
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Lethargy has become Europe’s strategic flaw, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI
This could be interesting. If the Russians are trying to stop it with their usual meddling and disinformation, it must be worth doing.
jamestown.org/turkiye-plan...
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Türkiye Plans Canal That Could Undermine Montreux Convention - Jamestown
Executive Summary: Since the 1990s, Turkish leaders have called for the construction of a canal to the west of Istanbul between the Mediterranean and Black seas to take pressure off the Bosphorus Stra...
jamestown.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This could be interesting. If the Russians are trying to stop it with their usual meddling and disinformation, it must be worth doing.
jamestown.org/turkiye-plan...
jamestown.org/turkiye-plan...
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Omg.
The BU College Republicans guy who called ICE on car wash workers bc they are “stealing jobs from Americans” was born and raised in … another country.
The BU College Republicans guy who called ICE on car wash workers bc they are “stealing jobs from Americans” was born and raised in … another country.
Zac Segal, Boston U runner and Young Republican alerted ICE to a car wash in Allston MA which had immigrants working - he said they were taking US jobs. ICE raided the car wash. All detained had legal status according to their lawyer.
Segal was born and schooled in London. 🙄
Segal was born and schooled in London. 🙄
Student Republican who called ICE on car wash faces backlash
An attorney for those detained said, "Is he taking a college seat away from an American since he's from London?"
share.google
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Omg.
The BU College Republicans guy who called ICE on car wash workers bc they are “stealing jobs from Americans” was born and raised in … another country.
The BU College Republicans guy who called ICE on car wash workers bc they are “stealing jobs from Americans” was born and raised in … another country.
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