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Slava Ukraine

William Shakespeare
The bird is dead
That we have made so much on.

Let’s make ruzzia small again!

John Cleese "it’s very hard to play ‘I’m superior to you’ if everyone’s laughing.
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Putin:"Immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union,it seemed to us that we would very quickly become members of the so-called civilized family of European nations-of the civilized Western world in general.Today it turns out that there is no civilization there at all,only outright degradation"
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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In Boston, we like our protests with a whole lot of history.

#teaparty #dumpICE #Dec16
December 17, 2025 at 3:25 AM
December 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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⚡ Ukraine is regaining ground.

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says Ukraine control over nearly 90% of the city.

🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
December 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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❤️‍🔥 Ukrainian films are heading to the Oscars.

Mstyslav Chernov’s 2000 Meters to Andriivka and Anastasia Falileyeva’s I Died in Irpin have both been shortlisted for the 2026 Academy Awards.

🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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This is fantastic news.
Absolutely fantastic news that the UK will join Erasmus Plus. This will bring great opportunities for young people and educators in schools, youth groups, sports, vocational and adult education and more. Read the full announcement www.gov.uk/government/n...
Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK-EU deal unlocks Erasmus+
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset.
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Rejoining Erasmus is great news.

But it must be only the beginning.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
Erasmus live updates: Scheme to return for UK students from 2027
British students will be able to spend a year studying at EU universities without paying extra fees, and vice versa for European students.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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⚡ Europe is moving to make Russia pay.

Leaders meeting in The Hague launched an International Claims Commission for Ukraine to seek compensation for damage and war crimes.
The International Claims Commission: Europe Launches Body to Secure Russia War Damage Compensation
Europe has launched an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, aiming to secure compensation for damages from Russian aggression and war crimes.
united24media.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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From trade to energy and our own defence capabilities.

Europe’s era of independence must be unstoppable.

Read my speech at the @europarl.europa.eu
link.europa.eu/c3v4XG
December 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate in preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support #Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU's strategic autonomy

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate in preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlan...
“Check against delivery” \n \nPresident Metsola,\nMinister Bjerre,\nHonourable Members,\nThis week\'s European Council is about facing the reality of the moment. The reality of a world that has become...
ec.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to December 17, 2025 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine

🔷 Yesterday 1,730 enemy, killed or wounded
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Thank YOU Ben Meiselas for being must see youtube every day. Thorough understanding of all the major issues of the day and the granularity of the issues. Pleasure to support your work as an ascending journalist and media figure.
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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After years of groups lobbying for it, the Erasmus+ scheme is expected to return to the UK. Here's a young NE4EU member on Brexit Day who wanted to work in travel and tourism Now the door is once again open for British youths...Erasmus+ is about working abroad not just studying there!
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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🇪🇺 The EU’s struggle isn’t just about Belgium blocking the use of €210 B frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, it’s about intense U.S pressure. According to Politico, Trump officials have been pushing European capitals to reject the plan, deepening divisions just days before a crucial EU summit.
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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👀 Explosions were heard overnight in Russia's Kuban region.

Eyewitnesses report that the oil processing plant was targeted.
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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One Russian paper today calls updated Ukraine peace proposals “not just unacceptable for Russia...In effect it’s an escalation of the conflict.” On the Russian economy other papers report “stagnation” & “wage arrears rising 10% a month.” #ReadingRussia
Updated peace proposals "unacceptable for Russia" claims Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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December 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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16–17 Dec 2025, 18:00–09:00: #Ukraine repelled a 69-drone attack (40+ Shaheds), shooting down 37 UAVs.

29 drones hit 12 locations; air defense active nationwide. Attack ongoing.
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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They went to war when Russia invaded Ukraine. They believed in Freedom, the right to live in their God-given land.
They laid down their lives for Ukraine and Europe!

RIP - Rostyslav Zaporozhets, Colombian fighter Yeison Alberto Higuera Vega, Denys Daineko (38), Serhii Samar (41)

Eternal Memory!
December 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Eldar Karamurzaev, a disabled Crimean Tatar, was sentenced by a russian occupation court to 8 years for opposing Crimea’s annexation

He is one of 30 Ukrainians abducted from occupied Kherson & Zaporizhzhia, illegally charged for legal activities in #Ukraine, highlighting russia’s ongoing repression
Russia sentences disabled Crimean Tatar from occupied Kherson oblast to 8 years for opposing its occupation of Crimea
Eldar Karamurzaev is one of thirty men abducted from occupied parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts and illegally charged under Russian legislation with legal activities on Ukrainian territory
khpg.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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The EU's problem isn't Belgium - it's #Trump

by Zoya Sheftalovich and Victor Jack

As European leaders prepare to meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss #Ukraine funding, they do so under huge and unprecedented pressure from the U.S.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-b...
The EU’s problem isn’t Belgium — it’s Trump
As European leaders prepare to meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss Ukraine funding, they do so under huge and unprecedented pressure from the U.S.
www.politico.eu
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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The untrained mercenaries being tricked into fighting russia's war in #Ukraine

by Yousra Elbagir - Africa correspondent, Sky News

news.sky.com/story/the-un...
The untrained mercenaries being tricked into fighting Russia's war in Ukraine
Men are fighting on the frontline of a war they have no stake in, with weapons they have little training to wield. Sky News examines how South Africans are being tricked into joining Russians on the f...
news.sky.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM