Jonas Ross
@jonasross.bsky.social
Observing #military and #international affairs from a #German perspective.
Private account, so opionions and views are my own.
Private account, so opionions and views are my own.
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Terrible news for #Ukraine, and a clear signal to allies in Europe and the Pacific about dealing with the Trump administration. This does nothing but give aid and comfort to Russia and other dictatorships.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
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Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is ordering military aid to Ukraine to be paused after his Friday Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a White House official told CNN Monday.
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March 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Terrible news for #Ukraine, and a clear signal to allies in Europe and the Pacific about dealing with the Trump administration. This does nothing but give aid and comfort to Russia and other dictatorships.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
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UPDATE 02/25 — As we have reached the new month, I want to provide you with my updated infographic on Germany-delivered artillery shells. In February 2025, Germany delivered 52,000 artillery shells to #Ukraine, consisting of 50,000 155mm shells and 2,000 122mm shells.
March 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
UPDATE 02/25 — As we have reached the new month, I want to provide you with my updated infographic on Germany-delivered artillery shells. In February 2025, Germany delivered 52,000 artillery shells to #Ukraine, consisting of 50,000 155mm shells and 2,000 122mm shells.
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It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...
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February 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
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After what happened in the White House, Olaf Scholz called future Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss Germany’s aid to Ukraine. Scholz heads to London Sunday for talks with PM Starmer & EU leaders on Europe’s next steps. Merz wasn’t invited.
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Eklat im Weißen Haus: Robert Habeck fordert neue SPD-Führung auf »ihre Haltung zu ändern«
Robert Habeck äußert sich zum Eklat in Washington und fordert eine rasche Milliarden-Unterstützung für die Ukraine. Die SPD sieht er in der Pflicht. Und: Selenskyj versucht, eine Erklärung für den Str...
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March 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
After what happened in the White House, Olaf Scholz called future Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss Germany’s aid to Ukraine. Scholz heads to London Sunday for talks with PM Starmer & EU leaders on Europe’s next steps. Merz wasn’t invited.
www.spiegel.de/ausland/live...
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Trump and Vance acted like mafia bosses trying to extort protection money from Zelenskyy but WITHOUT offering any protection in return.
March 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Trump and Vance acted like mafia bosses trying to extort protection money from Zelenskyy but WITHOUT offering any protection in return.
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This has to be right. Starmer's summit on Sunday has become a potentially decisive moment. If Europeans don't throw their weight behind Ukraine and behind a massive and immediate increase in their defence efforts (& damn the deficits), Europe will find itself at the mercy of Putin & Trump.
Can't see how Europe and the US can reconcile frankly. The reception to Zelensky among EU leaders vs this doesn't seem bridgeable. This is going to play awfully in every chancellery across Europe. A big split is coming
BREAKING: There has just been a huge argument between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance in the Oval Office.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
February 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This has to be right. Starmer's summit on Sunday has become a potentially decisive moment. If Europeans don't throw their weight behind Ukraine and behind a massive and immediate increase in their defence efforts (& damn the deficits), Europe will find itself at the mercy of Putin & Trump.
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Merz stands with Zelenskyy after shameless attacks from Trump & Vance
February 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Merz stands with Zelenskyy after shameless attacks from Trump & Vance
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Berlin, Germany.
Today.
Today.
February 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Berlin, Germany.
Today.
Today.
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US joins the group of rogue nations and basket cases that usually vote against UN resolutions in support of democratic Ukraine. Even authoritarian China abstained. Amazing how far the US has fallen under just a couple of months of Trump 2.0.
February 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
US joins the group of rogue nations and basket cases that usually vote against UN resolutions in support of democratic Ukraine. Even authoritarian China abstained. Amazing how far the US has fallen under just a couple of months of Trump 2.0.
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Following his election victory, Friedrich Merz once again said that Germany has so far not supported #Ukraine enough in its defence against Russia, in my interpretation therefore indicating that he might increase Germany's military assistance in particular.
February 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Following his election victory, Friedrich Merz once again said that Germany has so far not supported #Ukraine enough in its defence against Russia, in my interpretation therefore indicating that he might increase Germany's military assistance in particular.
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As hurtful as it sounds, the United States is siding with Russia by demanding Ukrainian resources and threatening with action for refusal to comply. We are being robbed by the world's two largest nuclear powers. Welcome back to the 21st-century Molotov-Ribbentrop reality
February 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
As hurtful as it sounds, the United States is siding with Russia by demanding Ukrainian resources and threatening with action for refusal to comply. We are being robbed by the world's two largest nuclear powers. Welcome back to the 21st-century Molotov-Ribbentrop reality
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Rant incoming: 🧵
Scholz says is it “premature” to discuss the possibility of European troops in Ukraine. This is, sorry, really bad strategy and communication.
Is it premature to *announce* troop? Yes of course! We don’t know the situation, the possible deal etc.
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Scholz says is it “premature” to discuss the possibility of European troops in Ukraine. This is, sorry, really bad strategy and communication.
Is it premature to *announce* troop? Yes of course! We don’t know the situation, the possible deal etc.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Rant incoming: 🧵
Scholz says is it “premature” to discuss the possibility of European troops in Ukraine. This is, sorry, really bad strategy and communication.
Is it premature to *announce* troop? Yes of course! We don’t know the situation, the possible deal etc.
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Scholz says is it “premature” to discuss the possibility of European troops in Ukraine. This is, sorry, really bad strategy and communication.
Is it premature to *announce* troop? Yes of course! We don’t know the situation, the possible deal etc.
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🇩🇪 German Defense Minister Pistorius: "Trump has stripped Ukraine of its leverage ahead of negotiations with Russia. Issues like NATO membership and territorial concessions should have only been discussed at the negotiation table."
February 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🇩🇪 German Defense Minister Pistorius: "Trump has stripped Ukraine of its leverage ahead of negotiations with Russia. Issues like NATO membership and territorial concessions should have only been discussed at the negotiation table."
According to the ZDF the German government is planning to send German police to the border between #Gaza and Egypt to help with border controls there.
February 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
According to the ZDF the German government is planning to send German police to the border between #Gaza and Egypt to help with border controls there.
Deutsche Doppelmoral: Man will unbedingt gewalttätige Migranten abschieben und beklagt dass deren Heimatländer dabei nicht kooperieren, weigert sich aber im Gegenzug genauso deutsche Staatsbürger zurückzunehmen, die im Ausland terroristische Gewalttaten begangen haben...
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Syrien: Deutsche IS-Anhänger im Knast
Im Hochsicherheitstrakt in Hasaka sind Deutsche eingesperrt, die sich dem IS-Terrorregime angeschlossen hatten. ZDF Frontal konnte sie sprechen.
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February 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Deutsche Doppelmoral: Man will unbedingt gewalttätige Migranten abschieben und beklagt dass deren Heimatländer dabei nicht kooperieren, weigert sich aber im Gegenzug genauso deutsche Staatsbürger zurückzunehmen, die im Ausland terroristische Gewalttaten begangen haben...
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The blue bird is dead, but the sky remains blue, so I will start posting here now.
February 12, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The blue bird is dead, but the sky remains blue, so I will start posting here now.