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We are told that, under stress, the humanities must be sacrificed. But amidst a war of aggression scholars in Ukraine have undertaken one of the most ambitious knowledge projects of our time. It's a privilege to be involved with Ukrainian History Global Initiative
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
Ukrainian History Global Initiative
The Creative Humanities During a War of Destruction
snyder.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are told that, under stress, the humanities must be sacrificed. But amidst a war of aggression scholars in Ukraine have undertaken one of the most ambitious knowledge projects of our time. It's a privilege to be involved with Ukrainian History Global Initiative
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
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Two days after Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions on Russia announced last October
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia
President Donald Trump's envoys were to meet Thursday with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to press his plan to end the war as his administration eased economic pressure on Russi...
www.france24.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Two days after Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions on Russia announced last October
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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Orchestre "Rail Band" - Nanthan [Mali, Folk/Griot] (1973) Haunting and entrancing recording from Bamako, Mali
https://redd.it/iys21o
https://youtu.be/4V4mmQ-Bbz8
https://redd.it/iys21o
https://youtu.be/4V4mmQ-Bbz8
Orchestre "Rail Band" - Nanthan [Mali, Folk/Griot] (1973) Haunting and entrancing recording from Bamako, Mali
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November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Orchestre "Rail Band" - Nanthan [Mali, Folk/Griot] (1973) Haunting and entrancing recording from Bamako, Mali
https://redd.it/iys21o
https://youtu.be/4V4mmQ-Bbz8
https://redd.it/iys21o
https://youtu.be/4V4mmQ-Bbz8
Kristallnacht: open.spotify.com/album/5kdMtz...
Kristallnacht
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November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Kristallnacht: open.spotify.com/album/5kdMtz...
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The fire at the Feodosia oil depot continues to rage. FIRMS data from today suggests a high likelihood that all fuel tanks in the eastern section of the facility have been or will be destroyed by the ongoing blaze.
October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The fire at the Feodosia oil depot continues to rage. FIRMS data from today suggests a high likelihood that all fuel tanks in the eastern section of the facility have been or will be destroyed by the ongoing blaze.
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Good to see that Trump is working hard to drive India closer to Russia (and China). His tariff policy will do nothing to help Ukraine but it will weaken the USA….almost as if it was intended.
August 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Good to see that Trump is working hard to drive India closer to Russia (and China). His tariff policy will do nothing to help Ukraine but it will weaken the USA….almost as if it was intended.
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The Russians, who have been murdering Ukrainian civilians and bombing cities for three years, are suddenly very worried about "gross violation of international law" and "global and regional security"
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/22/r...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/22/r...
www.themoscowtimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Russians, who have been murdering Ukrainian civilians and bombing cities for three years, are suddenly very worried about "gross violation of international law" and "global and regional security"
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/22/r...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/22/r...
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If you don't tell Russians their banks are about to fail, thet won't have those nasty bank runs that will bring down their already failing economy even faster.
So whatever you do, don't say, for example on Telegram, that Russia's banks are about to fail.
Or repost this post.
So whatever you do, don't say, for example on Telegram, that Russia's banks are about to fail.
Or repost this post.
Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Internal affairs (i.e. police and FSB) wants to ban loans.
Huh?
eadaily.com/en/news/2025...
Huh?
eadaily.com/en/news/2025...
May 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you don't tell Russians their banks are about to fail, thet won't have those nasty bank runs that will bring down their already failing economy even faster.
So whatever you do, don't say, for example on Telegram, that Russia's banks are about to fail.
Or repost this post.
So whatever you do, don't say, for example on Telegram, that Russia's banks are about to fail.
Or repost this post.
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“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing scrutiny over his handling of details of a military strike, brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed” www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials
The defense secretary’s handling of sensitive information is under criticism after he shared details about a strike on Houthi militants in a group chat on a widely used app.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing scrutiny over his handling of details of a military strike, brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed” www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Disrespectful to Greenlanders not to wear a suit.
March 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Disrespectful to Greenlanders not to wear a suit.
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Norwegian oil platform TROLL B almost evacuated today after a ship was heading for it on collision course.
Acc. to NO MOD a Russian ship was in area.
Comment: pic is from the platform. I am hard pressed to think of a commercial ship with that silhouette.... But, unclear what role pic ship played.
Acc. to NO MOD a Russian ship was in area.
Comment: pic is from the platform. I am hard pressed to think of a commercial ship with that silhouette.... But, unclear what role pic ship played.
March 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Norwegian oil platform TROLL B almost evacuated today after a ship was heading for it on collision course.
Acc. to NO MOD a Russian ship was in area.
Comment: pic is from the platform. I am hard pressed to think of a commercial ship with that silhouette.... But, unclear what role pic ship played.
Acc. to NO MOD a Russian ship was in area.
Comment: pic is from the platform. I am hard pressed to think of a commercial ship with that silhouette.... But, unclear what role pic ship played.
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So, Trump's brilliant plan for "peace" was to cut off Ukraine’s air defenses so Russians could pour ballistic missiles onto the people of Ukraine until the daily massacres force the survivors to yield to Putin's demands.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
March 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So, Trump's brilliant plan for "peace" was to cut off Ukraine’s air defenses so Russians could pour ballistic missiles onto the people of Ukraine until the daily massacres force the survivors to yield to Putin's demands.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
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Says the man who just admitted the Tate bros to the U.S.
March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Says the man who just admitted the Tate bros to the U.S.
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Defenders of Ukraine's 8th SSO Regiment took out a Russian T-80 in spectacular fashion—complete with detonation.
March 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Defenders of Ukraine's 8th SSO Regiment took out a Russian T-80 in spectacular fashion—complete with detonation.
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“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
theatln.tc
March 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
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🧵 Where are we headed in Ukraine/Europe? A few scenarios, off the top of my head.
February 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🧵 Where are we headed in Ukraine/Europe? A few scenarios, off the top of my head.
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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
edition.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
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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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Brutal Town hall.
But here’s the truth—Republican politicians aren’t scared of their constituents. They’re scared of Trump and getting primaried. And voters keep electing more extreme candidates, so here we are—officials who don’t care what their constituents think.
Republican voters did this!
But here’s the truth—Republican politicians aren’t scared of their constituents. They’re scared of Trump and getting primaried. And voters keep electing more extreme candidates, so here we are—officials who don’t care what their constituents think.
Republican voters did this!
February 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Brutal Town hall.
But here’s the truth—Republican politicians aren’t scared of their constituents. They’re scared of Trump and getting primaried. And voters keep electing more extreme candidates, so here we are—officials who don’t care what their constituents think.
Republican voters did this!
But here’s the truth—Republican politicians aren’t scared of their constituents. They’re scared of Trump and getting primaried. And voters keep electing more extreme candidates, so here we are—officials who don’t care what their constituents think.
Republican voters did this!
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Whatever happens with German elections today, I thank Olaf for all he has done to help me to stay in this war for this long.
His escalation management delays & drip feeding made the difference.
His escalation management delays & drip feeding made the difference.
February 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Whatever happens with German elections today, I thank Olaf for all he has done to help me to stay in this war for this long.
His escalation management delays & drip feeding made the difference.
His escalation management delays & drip feeding made the difference.
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There are many mysteries and ambiguities in life but the nature of this gesture is not among them. It's a Nazi salute.
February 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There are many mysteries and ambiguities in life but the nature of this gesture is not among them. It's a Nazi salute.
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Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
On Ukraine, Europe must step into the void | Virgin
www.virgin.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.
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Without going all Martin Niemöller here, I do think that it's bad not to speak up for immigrants, transgender Americans, civil servants, women, Ukraine, and everyone else the MAGA bullies are going after. We're beyond picking and choosing whom to defend. It's time to stand up and speak out.
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Without going all Martin Niemöller here, I do think that it's bad not to speak up for immigrants, transgender Americans, civil servants, women, Ukraine, and everyone else the MAGA bullies are going after. We're beyond picking and choosing whom to defend. It's time to stand up and speak out.