Jan Linkowski
@janlinkowski.bsky.social
🇵🇱🇪🇺🇺🇦 For our freedom and yours. Polish diplomat serving in the United Arab Emirates, formerly in Algeria. Views my own, repost not always an endorsement.
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Trump a few minutes later:
Putin told me about it early in the morning.He said he was attacked.It's no good
(Comment from me:Ukraine denies the attack on Putin's residence.According to Zelenskyy,this is Russia's lies to play for time and undermine negotiations, disrupting US-Ukraine relations).
Putin told me about it early in the morning.He said he was attacked.It's no good
(Comment from me:Ukraine denies the attack on Putin's residence.According to Zelenskyy,this is Russia's lies to play for time and undermine negotiations, disrupting US-Ukraine relations).
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Trump a few minutes later:
Putin told me about it early in the morning.He said he was attacked.It's no good
(Comment from me:Ukraine denies the attack on Putin's residence.According to Zelenskyy,this is Russia's lies to play for time and undermine negotiations, disrupting US-Ukraine relations).
Putin told me about it early in the morning.He said he was attacked.It's no good
(Comment from me:Ukraine denies the attack on Putin's residence.According to Zelenskyy,this is Russia's lies to play for time and undermine negotiations, disrupting US-Ukraine relations).
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⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
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In a WhatsApp chat with reporters as he returned to Europe on Monday, Zelenskyy said a US security guarantee currently under discussion would initially be valid for 15 years, and while this could potentially be extended, such a duration would be too short. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
[FREE TO READ] Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
as.ft.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In a WhatsApp chat with reporters as he returned to Europe on Monday, Zelenskyy said a US security guarantee currently under discussion would initially be valid for 15 years, and while this could potentially be extended, such a duration would be too short. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal ‘a lot closer’
The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents met in Florida on Sunday to discuss ending the war.
tvpworld.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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🇺🇸US defence budget for 2026: Congress approves continued support for Ukraine and a military presence in Europe
🔵The allocation of $400 mn for🇺🇦Ukraine under the USAI does not guarantee these funds will be used.
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🔵The allocation of $400 mn for🇺🇦Ukraine under the USAI does not guarantee these funds will be used.
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US defence budget for 2026: Congress approves continued support for Ukraine and a military presence in Europe
On 18 December, President Donald Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal year, after it received bipartisan support in Congress, passing the House of Re...
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December 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🇺🇸US defence budget for 2026: Congress approves continued support for Ukraine and a military presence in Europe
🔵The allocation of $400 mn for🇺🇦Ukraine under the USAI does not guarantee these funds will be used.
More from Andrzej Kohut & Jacek Tarocinski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
🔵The allocation of $400 mn for🇺🇦Ukraine under the USAI does not guarantee these funds will be used.
More from Andrzej Kohut & Jacek Tarocinski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
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Bulgaria is on the brink of a historic currency shift, as banks, businesses and shoppers prepare to ditch the lev ahead of adopting the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone stirring excitement, skepticism and, in some quarters, anger.
December 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Bulgaria is on the brink of a historic currency shift, as banks, businesses and shoppers prepare to ditch the lev ahead of adopting the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone stirring excitement, skepticism and, in some quarters, anger.
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Kosovo’s ruling party has claimed victory, but not full control. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party won 49.3% in a snap election, falling short of an outright majority as diaspora votes are still counted.
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Kosovo’s ruling party has claimed victory, but not full control. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party won 49.3% in a snap election, falling short of an outright majority as diaspora votes are still counted.
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Ukraine has claimed a significant strike against Russian forces in occupied Crimea, as drone attacks wiped out military sites including a high-tech radar system housed under a protective dome.
High-tech Russian radar system destroyed in overnight drone blitz
The system was designed to detect and counter UAVs.
tvpworld.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Ukraine has claimed a significant strike against Russian forces in occupied Crimea, as drone attacks wiped out military sites including a high-tech radar system housed under a protective dome.
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We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy on peace talks.
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Ukraine’s cause — freedom, democracy, sovereignty — is Canada’s cause. At this critical juncture, we are reinforcing our support with up to $2.5B in new loan guarantees and other mechanisms to help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace, and to recover and rebuild.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Prime Minister Carney announces new support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Since Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, full-scale invasion, Canada has provided nearly $22 billion in multifaceted assistance for Ukraine, including over $12 billion in direct financial support – mak...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Ukraine’s cause — freedom, democracy, sovereignty — is Canada’s cause. At this critical juncture, we are reinforcing our support with up to $2.5B in new loan guarantees and other mechanisms to help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace, and to recover and rebuild.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
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This photo from #Kyiv, taken today after Russia’s attack,one of the largest this winter,is among many documenting this decision by Russia.One person was killed,over 30 were injured
📷MFA of Ukraine
📷MFA of Ukraine
December 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This photo from #Kyiv, taken today after Russia’s attack,one of the largest this winter,is among many documenting this decision by Russia.One person was killed,over 30 were injured
📷MFA of Ukraine
📷MFA of Ukraine
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We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
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Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
December 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
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We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We continue to stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. Any changes to that status are for Greenlanders and Danes alone to decide. (1/2)
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Dear Mette, I want to praise your Danish Council presidency for the remarkable work done over the last six months.
Support to Ukraine. Our energy independence from Russia. Defence. Migration. Simplification.
You delivered on all these files.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment.
Support to Ukraine. Our energy independence from Russia. Defence. Migration. Simplification.
You delivered on all these files.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment.
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Dear Mette, I want to praise your Danish Council presidency for the remarkable work done over the last six months.
Support to Ukraine. Our energy independence from Russia. Defence. Migration. Simplification.
You delivered on all these files.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment.
Support to Ukraine. Our energy independence from Russia. Defence. Migration. Simplification.
You delivered on all these files.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment.
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We gathered today with a clear objective:
to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs.
We delivered.
90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓
link.europa.eu/6qdC4G
to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs.
We delivered.
90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓
link.europa.eu/6qdC4G
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We gathered today with a clear objective:
to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs.
We delivered.
90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓
link.europa.eu/6qdC4G
to address Ukraine’s pressing financing needs.
We delivered.
90 billion euro for the next two years through EU borrowing on the capital markets ↓
link.europa.eu/6qdC4G
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This EUCO comes at a decisive time.
We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength.
And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that.
Two proposals are on the table.
We agreed that we will find a solution today.
We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength.
And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that.
Two proposals are on the table.
We agreed that we will find a solution today.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This EUCO comes at a decisive time.
We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength.
And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that.
Two proposals are on the table.
We agreed that we will find a solution today.
We have one ultimate goal: peace for Ukraine through strength.
And covering Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026-27 is essential for that.
Two proposals are on the table.
We agreed that we will find a solution today.
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✍️ Rather than falling into passivity, Europeans must seize the initiative by working with Arab partners to shape US Gaza plans to ensure Palestinian ownership and a political track towards a two-state solution, writes Beth Oppenheim for @ecfr.eu ecfr.eu/article/tami...
Taming Trump’s Gaza plan: A European-Arab initiative for lasting peace | ECFR
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution to enact Trump’s Gaza plan. To sustain the fragile ceasefire, Europeans need to work with Arab partners to imple
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December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
✍️ Rather than falling into passivity, Europeans must seize the initiative by working with Arab partners to shape US Gaza plans to ensure Palestinian ownership and a political track towards a two-state solution, writes Beth Oppenheim for @ecfr.eu ecfr.eu/article/tami...
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At least 21 people injured by the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, a child among them.
Casual Russian terror.
Casual Russian terror.
December 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
At least 21 people injured by the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, a child among them.
Casual Russian terror.
Casual Russian terror.
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❗CSDS Research❗
"Between Scylla and Charybdis: Navigating EU Strategic Autonomy Amid US-China Trade Competition", by Kristen Hopewell, in the Journal of European Integration, for our ERC-funded project.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erc.europa.eu
"Between Scylla and Charybdis: Navigating EU Strategic Autonomy Amid US-China Trade Competition", by Kristen Hopewell, in the Journal of European Integration, for our ERC-funded project.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erc.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
❗CSDS Research❗
"Between Scylla and Charybdis: Navigating EU Strategic Autonomy Amid US-China Trade Competition", by Kristen Hopewell, in the Journal of European Integration, for our ERC-funded project.
Read
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erc.europa.eu
"Between Scylla and Charybdis: Navigating EU Strategic Autonomy Amid US-China Trade Competition", by Kristen Hopewell, in the Journal of European Integration, for our ERC-funded project.
Read
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @erc.europa.eu
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Putin plans on continuing the war.Russia doesn't want peace:
The goals of the special military operation will be completed.We would prefer to do it.But if the opposing country&their foreign patrons refuse to have a constructive discussion,Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily
The goals of the special military operation will be completed.We would prefer to do it.But if the opposing country&their foreign patrons refuse to have a constructive discussion,Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Putin plans on continuing the war.Russia doesn't want peace:
The goals of the special military operation will be completed.We would prefer to do it.But if the opposing country&their foreign patrons refuse to have a constructive discussion,Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily
The goals of the special military operation will be completed.We would prefer to do it.But if the opposing country&their foreign patrons refuse to have a constructive discussion,Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily
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Russia will not escape the bill for the homes, schools, and hospitals it has destroyed.
Today in The Hague, we take a major step toward accountability by establishing a commission to address claims for Russian war damages.
The EU supports its work, including with an initial €1 million contribution
Today in The Hague, we take a major step toward accountability by establishing a commission to address claims for Russian war damages.
The EU supports its work, including with an initial €1 million contribution
December 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Russia will not escape the bill for the homes, schools, and hospitals it has destroyed.
Today in The Hague, we take a major step toward accountability by establishing a commission to address claims for Russian war damages.
The EU supports its work, including with an initial €1 million contribution
Today in The Hague, we take a major step toward accountability by establishing a commission to address claims for Russian war damages.
The EU supports its work, including with an initial €1 million contribution
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Today I am in Helsinki 🇫🇮, taking part in important #EasternFlank Summit.
Russian war economy is not stopping. Eastern Flank is critical to the 🇪🇺security. @ec.europa.eu can support the Eastern Flank MS with EU programs.
Thank you, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, for the invitation.
Russian war economy is not stopping. Eastern Flank is critical to the 🇪🇺security. @ec.europa.eu can support the Eastern Flank MS with EU programs.
Thank you, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, for the invitation.
December 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today I am in Helsinki 🇫🇮, taking part in important #EasternFlank Summit.
Russian war economy is not stopping. Eastern Flank is critical to the 🇪🇺security. @ec.europa.eu can support the Eastern Flank MS with EU programs.
Thank you, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, for the invitation.
Russian war economy is not stopping. Eastern Flank is critical to the 🇪🇺security. @ec.europa.eu can support the Eastern Flank MS with EU programs.
Thank you, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, for the invitation.
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📊 Data update: We’ve updated our charts with the latest data on natural disasters.
Tracking the occurrence of natural disasters can save lives by helping countries prepare for future ones.
In our work on natural disasters, we visualize data from EM-DAT, the most comprehensive disaster database.
Tracking the occurrence of natural disasters can save lives by helping countries prepare for future ones.
In our work on natural disasters, we visualize data from EM-DAT, the most comprehensive disaster database.
December 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
📊 Data update: We’ve updated our charts with the latest data on natural disasters.
Tracking the occurrence of natural disasters can save lives by helping countries prepare for future ones.
In our work on natural disasters, we visualize data from EM-DAT, the most comprehensive disaster database.
Tracking the occurrence of natural disasters can save lives by helping countries prepare for future ones.
In our work on natural disasters, we visualize data from EM-DAT, the most comprehensive disaster database.