Kari Aga Myklebost
@kariagam.bsky.social
Outdoor-loving dog-person stuck as Professor of Russian History, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Currently researching contemporary Russian memory politics in the European North, https://uit.no/project/normemo.
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A grim example of how 🇷🇺 deliberately blurs out the distance between WWII and today's bestial war. Unveiled in Severomorsk on Tuesday, the monument to warriors fighting in 🇺🇦 partly include WWII uniforms, a Soviet flag and looks similar to those commemorating the Red Army's victory and sacrifice.
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A grim example of how 🇷🇺 deliberately blurs out the distance between WWII and today's bestial war. Unveiled in Severomorsk on Tuesday, the monument to warriors fighting in 🇺🇦 partly include WWII uniforms, a Soviet flag and looks similar to those commemorating the Red Army's victory and sacrifice.
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Anti-drone nets installed at Russian nuclear test site on Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, @thebarentsobserver.com reports
Satellite images taken Aug. 14 show three rows of fuel tanks covered with blue metal nets known as “cope cages.”
Satellite images taken Aug. 14 show three rows of fuel tanks covered with blue metal nets known as “cope cages.”
Anti-drone nets installed at Russian nuclear test site on Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, The Barents Observer reports
Russia has installed protective anti-drone nets over fuel storage tanks at the secret military settlement of Severny on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, according to updated Google Earth images dated Au...
theins.press
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Anti-drone nets installed at Russian nuclear test site on Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, @thebarentsobserver.com reports
Satellite images taken Aug. 14 show three rows of fuel tanks covered with blue metal nets known as “cope cages.”
Satellite images taken Aug. 14 show three rows of fuel tanks covered with blue metal nets known as “cope cages.”
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At long last they’re getting there.
Like in Finland during March of 1940 and then again in the summer of 1944.
It’s a myth that Russia never gives up. They gave up in Finland, Afghanistan and Syria.
Nothing like getting out of a futile and costly war you can just walk away from any day you want.
Like in Finland during March of 1940 and then again in the summer of 1944.
It’s a myth that Russia never gives up. They gave up in Finland, Afghanistan and Syria.
Nothing like getting out of a futile and costly war you can just walk away from any day you want.
‼️ There will be no victory over Ukraine, we need to get out of the war, - Girkin-Strelkov
September 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
At long last they’re getting there.
Like in Finland during March of 1940 and then again in the summer of 1944.
It’s a myth that Russia never gives up. They gave up in Finland, Afghanistan and Syria.
Nothing like getting out of a futile and costly war you can just walk away from any day you want.
Like in Finland during March of 1940 and then again in the summer of 1944.
It’s a myth that Russia never gives up. They gave up in Finland, Afghanistan and Syria.
Nothing like getting out of a futile and costly war you can just walk away from any day you want.
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Kyiv region
September 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Kyiv region
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On Lawfare Daily, @lapatina.bsky.social sat down with Minna Ålander and Mykhailo Soldatenko to discuss Russia’s recent air incursions into Poland and Estonia and whether NATO’s response to it has been proportional. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On Lawfare Daily, @lapatina.bsky.social sat down with Minna Ålander and Mykhailo Soldatenko to discuss Russia’s recent air incursions into Poland and Estonia and whether NATO’s response to it has been proportional. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
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Do not believe anything until the Kremlin denies it™️
⚡️Russia denies violating Estonian airspace with MiG-31 fighter jets.
"During the flight, the Russian aircraft did not deviate from the agreed-upon route and did not violate Estonian airspace," the Russian Defense Ministry claimed.
"During the flight, the Russian aircraft did not deviate from the agreed-upon route and did not violate Estonian airspace," the Russian Defense Ministry claimed.
Russia denies violating Estonian airspace with MiG-31 fighter jets
"During the flight, the Russian aircraft did not deviate from the agreed-upon route and did not violate Estonian airspace," the Russian Defense Ministry claimed.
kyivindependent.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Do not believe anything until the Kremlin denies it™️
Folkeopplysning fra Johanne Kalsaas ved Universitetet i Bergen om russiske «nett-krigere».
www.aftenposten.no/meninger/kro...
www.aftenposten.no/meninger/kro...
For russiske hackere var stortingsvalget en «Operasjon Norge»
Hva kan vi lære av sabotasjeaksjonen?
www.aftenposten.no
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Folkeopplysning fra Johanne Kalsaas ved Universitetet i Bergen om russiske «nett-krigere».
www.aftenposten.no/meninger/kro...
www.aftenposten.no/meninger/kro...
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Wrong again. You are witnessing Norway’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine’s freedom & independence as a sovereign democratic state, which Russia has unlawfully attacked for more than 11 years. Ukraine will never be russia #StandWithUkraine
September 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Wrong again. You are witnessing Norway’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine’s freedom & independence as a sovereign democratic state, which Russia has unlawfully attacked for more than 11 years. Ukraine will never be russia #StandWithUkraine
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Putin has remade the Russian political system in his image. What happens when he is no longer in power?
Putin’s Musings on Immortality Highlight His Glaring Succession Dilemma - The Moscow Times
The aging autocrats walked side by side, leading a procession of foreign leaders to watch a military parade in Beijing.
www.themoscowtimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Putin has remade the Russian political system in his image. What happens when he is no longer in power?
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The SCO’s coming of age: China stakes claim to a central role in a new global order
Twenty years ago, the SCO could have been dismissed as a marginal regional forum. Now, it is a stage to show off Beijing's vision of global governance.
Twenty years ago, the SCO could have been dismissed as a marginal regional forum. Now, it is a stage to show off Beijing's vision of global governance.
The SCO’s coming of age: China stakes claim to a central role in a new global order
Earlier this month, Vladimir Putin joined the host of authoritarian leaders who traveled to Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s annual summit. Twenty years ago, the SCO could h...
theins.press
September 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The SCO’s coming of age: China stakes claim to a central role in a new global order
Twenty years ago, the SCO could have been dismissed as a marginal regional forum. Now, it is a stage to show off Beijing's vision of global governance.
Twenty years ago, the SCO could have been dismissed as a marginal regional forum. Now, it is a stage to show off Beijing's vision of global governance.
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"By refusing to speak on the record with a free Norwegian media censored by Russia, Muratov is actually bringing Russian censorship to Norway."
Dmitry Muratov brings FSB's playbook when he comes to Kirkenes to talk about 'censorship'
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is travelling from Moscow to the Norwegian border town to speak about 'censorship.' But he refuses to talk with the only Russian-language newspaper in Norway because it is...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
"By refusing to speak on the record with a free Norwegian media censored by Russia, Muratov is actually bringing Russian censorship to Norway."
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Xi and Putin: World War II History as Geopolitical Power. Opinion piece by @kariagam.bsky.social & @marclanteigne.bsky.social - both professors with @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social www.thebarentsobserver.com/opinion/xi-a...
Xi and Putin: World War II History as Geopolitical Power
The leaders of China and Russia have come together in a political alliance of remembrance. History has become another method for the two powers to challenge Western states and legitimize aggressive am...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Xi and Putin: World War II History as Geopolitical Power. Opinion piece by @kariagam.bsky.social & @marclanteigne.bsky.social - both professors with @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social www.thebarentsobserver.com/opinion/xi-a...
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www.dagsavisen.no/debatt/derfo... A new commentary with @kariagam.bsky.social about how the leaders of China and Russia are seeking to rewrite World War II history for modern-day strategic goals. @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
Derfor dyrker de gamle kriger
Xi og Putin har funnet sammen i en minnepolitisk allianse. Slik utfordrer Kina og Russland Vesten og legitimerer sine aggressive ambisjoner i dag.
www.dagsavisen.no
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
www.dagsavisen.no/debatt/derfo... A new commentary with @kariagam.bsky.social about how the leaders of China and Russia are seeking to rewrite World War II history for modern-day strategic goals. @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
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Moscow's man in Barentsburg is again testing grey-zones in Norway's Svalbard regulations. This time by unveiling a vehicle that is almost identical to police cars in Russia. "Aimed at provoking reactions," says professor @kariagam.bsky.social with @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social.
Russia brings its own “police” car to Svalbard
Moscow's man is again testing grey-zones in Norway's Svalbard regulations. This time by unveiling a vehicle that is almost identical to police cars in Russia. 'Aimed at provoking reactions,' says expe...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Moscow's man in Barentsburg is again testing grey-zones in Norway's Svalbard regulations. This time by unveiling a vehicle that is almost identical to police cars in Russia. "Aimed at provoking reactions," says professor @kariagam.bsky.social with @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social.
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Donald's "disappointment with Putin" manifests...
September 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Donald's "disappointment with Putin" manifests...
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Children as young as seven are now being forced to join Vladimir Putin’s dystopian drone war.
Putin’s Twisted Plot Is Now Forcing Kids to Help Kill Kids
The Kremlin is training 7-year-olds how to pilot drones as a dark ideological shift drags kids into a fight that has killed thousands of children in Ukraine.
trib.al
August 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Children as young as seven are now being forced to join Vladimir Putin’s dystopian drone war.
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Russia's recent attacks on Kyiv and many other Ukrainian cities are a deliberate escalation.
They undermine efforts toward peace.
We will increase our support to Ukraine, including by accelerating work on the 19th package of sanctions.
My statement endorsed by 26 Member States europa.eu/!7X4Wm9
They undermine efforts toward peace.
We will increase our support to Ukraine, including by accelerating work on the 19th package of sanctions.
My statement endorsed by 26 Member States europa.eu/!7X4Wm9
August 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Russia's recent attacks on Kyiv and many other Ukrainian cities are a deliberate escalation.
They undermine efforts toward peace.
We will increase our support to Ukraine, including by accelerating work on the 19th package of sanctions.
My statement endorsed by 26 Member States europa.eu/!7X4Wm9
They undermine efforts toward peace.
We will increase our support to Ukraine, including by accelerating work on the 19th package of sanctions.
My statement endorsed by 26 Member States europa.eu/!7X4Wm9
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Security is top priority in Oslo's new High North strategy. Nevertheless, Lavrov's diplomats are still allowed to conspire across Northern Norway
Security is top priority in Oslo's new High North strategy. Nevertheless, Lavrov's diplomats are still allowed to conspire in the region
Two Norwegian government ministers came to Kirkenes, northern Norway, to present the country's new High North strategy. Despite their emphasis on security and preparedness, they expressed no intention...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Security is top priority in Oslo's new High North strategy. Nevertheless, Lavrov's diplomats are still allowed to conspire across Northern Norway
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Three Tu-95MS bombers from the Olenya air base in Murmansk region took part in the massive overnight strikes against Kyiv. Missiles damaged both the EU Delegation's office and the building of the British Council.
Russia’s mass attack on Kyiv involved bombers from Olenya, EU delegation severely damaged
At least 15 people were killed, including three children, in Russia's overnight strikes.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Three Tu-95MS bombers from the Olenya air base in Murmansk region took part in the massive overnight strikes against Kyiv. Missiles damaged both the EU Delegation's office and the building of the British Council.
“The only difference between terrorists and Russia is that the first ones take responsibility for what they have done, while Russia does not have the courage to do so and has the audacity to blame others for its crimes.“ On last night’s mass attack.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/rus...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/rus...
Russia’s mass attack on Kyiv involved bombers from Olenya, EU delegation severely damaged
At least 15 people were killed, including three children, in Russia's overnight strikes.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“The only difference between terrorists and Russia is that the first ones take responsibility for what they have done, while Russia does not have the courage to do so and has the audacity to blame others for its crimes.“ On last night’s mass attack.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/rus...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/rus...
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Today marks three and a half years of Russia’s full-scale invasion — and 34 years of Ukrainian independence.
This anniversary is more than a date in history. It is a powerful reminder of Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit and determination to be free and sovereign.
This anniversary is more than a date in history. It is a powerful reminder of Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit and determination to be free and sovereign.
August 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today marks three and a half years of Russia’s full-scale invasion — and 34 years of Ukrainian independence.
This anniversary is more than a date in history. It is a powerful reminder of Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit and determination to be free and sovereign.
This anniversary is more than a date in history. It is a powerful reminder of Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit and determination to be free and sovereign.
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It's the National Flag day today.
The most touching photos of the Ukrainian flag are coming from the liberated territories. It brings back not only Ukraine's lawful control, but the celebration, hope and restoring of people's rights.
This is Kherson in Nov 2022.
Some want to gift it to russia.
The most touching photos of the Ukrainian flag are coming from the liberated territories. It brings back not only Ukraine's lawful control, but the celebration, hope and restoring of people's rights.
This is Kherson in Nov 2022.
Some want to gift it to russia.
August 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It's the National Flag day today.
The most touching photos of the Ukrainian flag are coming from the liberated territories. It brings back not only Ukraine's lawful control, but the celebration, hope and restoring of people's rights.
This is Kherson in Nov 2022.
Some want to gift it to russia.
The most touching photos of the Ukrainian flag are coming from the liberated territories. It brings back not only Ukraine's lawful control, but the celebration, hope and restoring of people's rights.
This is Kherson in Nov 2022.
Some want to gift it to russia.
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Thank you for support, Alaska!
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August 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Russia's Northern Fleet Commander Konstantin Kabantsov has organised a 'military-historical conference' about the 1939-1940 Winter War and "lessons that can be drawn in the context of the current military-political situation"
In obscure seminar, Northern Fleet commanders discuss lessons learnt from war against Finland
Head Commander of Russia's Northern Fleet Konstantin Kabantsov invited propaganda-telling historians to a discussion about the 1939-1940 Winter War and 'lessons that can be drawn in the context of the...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Russia's Northern Fleet Commander Konstantin Kabantsov has organised a 'military-historical conference' about the 1939-1940 Winter War and "lessons that can be drawn in the context of the current military-political situation"