Mark MacKinnon
@markmackinnon.bsky.social
Senior International Correspondent for The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper. Now based in London, after stops in Moscow, Beijing and the Middle East. Author of The New Cold War (the book, not the thing).
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Asylum not found: Why Russians are being deported from the United States
The Insider details the effect the Trump administration's immigration policy is having on Russian citizens
The Insider details the effect the Trump administration's immigration policy is having on Russian citizens
Asylum not found: Why Russians are being deported from the United States
In early December, the Trump administration sent a fourth planeload of deportees back to Moscow. Russians currently in the United States are increasingly encountering refusals of their requests for po...
theins.press
December 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Asylum not found: Why Russians are being deported from the United States
The Insider details the effect the Trump administration's immigration policy is having on Russian citizens
The Insider details the effect the Trump administration's immigration policy is having on Russian citizens
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‼️ Movement of missiles and drones during the massive Russian attack on Ukraine
December 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
‼️ Movement of missiles and drones during the massive Russian attack on Ukraine
This story is amazing (and insane).
An American nuclear device disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains during a covert mission. After losing it 60 years ago, the U.S. government still refuses to acknowledge that anything ever happened.
How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas?
A plutonium-packed generator disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains in a covert mission that the U.S. will not talk about.
nyti.ms
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This story is amazing (and insane).
“‘When I hear ‘Shchedryk,’ I think of Pokrovsk — a city almost destroyed, children who have lost their homes.’l
Lovely, sad piece by @constantmeheut.bsky.social and Olha Konovalova on the destruction of Pokrovsk, once a city of music…
Lovely, sad piece by @constantmeheut.bsky.social and Olha Konovalova on the destruction of Pokrovsk, once a city of music…
‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“‘When I hear ‘Shchedryk,’ I think of Pokrovsk — a city almost destroyed, children who have lost their homes.’l
Lovely, sad piece by @constantmeheut.bsky.social and Olha Konovalova on the destruction of Pokrovsk, once a city of music…
Lovely, sad piece by @constantmeheut.bsky.social and Olha Konovalova on the destruction of Pokrovsk, once a city of music…
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Guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky détaille les 20 points de l’accord de la discorde
La centrale nucléaire de Zaporijia et les territoires sont les questions les plus problématiques parmi les différentes parties du plan de paix, a déclaré le président ukrainien
La centrale nucléaire de Zaporijia et les territoires sont les questions les plus problématiques parmi les différentes parties du plan de paix, a déclaré le président ukrainien
Guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky détaille les 20 points de l’accord de la discorde
La centrale nucléaire de Zaporijia et les territoires sont les questions les plus problématiques parmi les différentes parties du plan de paix, a déclaré mardi 23 décembre le président ukrainien devan...
www.liberation.fr
December 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky détaille les 20 points de l’accord de la discorde
La centrale nucléaire de Zaporijia et les territoires sont les questions les plus problématiques parmi les différentes parties du plan de paix, a déclaré le président ukrainien
La centrale nucléaire de Zaporijia et les territoires sont les questions les plus problématiques parmi les différentes parties du plan de paix, a déclaré le président ukrainien
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On your Mark. Get Set. Go.
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From Washington to Iqaluit, Carney’s travels reveal a lot about his priorities
The Globe and Mail reviewed all the Prime Minister’s trips since taking office – and what they show about how he governs
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On your Mark. Get Set. Go.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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“…at least two CAF members had endured death threats, suspected home break-ins, or other forms of harassment after receiving copies of the alleged KGB dossier”.
The story of how a Canadian intelligence operator ended up charged with spying for Ukraine has its roots in another saga - that of a Canadian journalist accused of being a Russian asset (something the journalist vociferously denies).
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
CAF espionage case linked to allegation that Postmedia journalist has ties to Russia
MWO Robar, charged with leaking government secrets, was assigned to assess concerns in 2023 that reporter David Pugliese was allegedly serving Russian interests
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“…at least two CAF members had endured death threats, suspected home break-ins, or other forms of harassment after receiving copies of the alleged KGB dossier”.
America, late 2025…
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
America, late 2025…
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Wow, what an in-depth story re alleged CAF informant to Ukraine linked to former MP Chris Alexander's allegations to Parliament re reporter David Pugliese's alleged ties to Russia. Bananas undercurrents going on.
The story of how a Canadian intelligence operator ended up charged with spying for Ukraine has its roots in another saga - that of a Canadian journalist accused of being a Russian asset (something the journalist vociferously denies).
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
CAF espionage case linked to allegation that Postmedia journalist has ties to Russia
MWO Robar, charged with leaking government secrets, was assigned to assess concerns in 2023 that reporter David Pugliese was allegedly serving Russian interests
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Wow, what an in-depth story re alleged CAF informant to Ukraine linked to former MP Chris Alexander's allegations to Parliament re reporter David Pugliese's alleged ties to Russia. Bananas undercurrents going on.
The story of how a Canadian intelligence operator ended up charged with spying for Ukraine has its roots in another saga - that of a Canadian journalist accused of being a Russian asset (something the journalist vociferously denies).
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
CAF espionage case linked to allegation that Postmedia journalist has ties to Russia
MWO Robar, charged with leaking government secrets, was assigned to assess concerns in 2023 that reporter David Pugliese was allegedly serving Russian interests
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The story of how a Canadian intelligence operator ended up charged with spying for Ukraine has its roots in another saga - that of a Canadian journalist accused of being a Russian asset (something the journalist vociferously denies).
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
Reporting by me, @stevenchase.bsky.social and Robert Fife
Следующая станция, Трампская…
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
The board of the performing arts centre voted to name it after President Donald Trump, rebranding it the 'Trump_Kennedy Center', press secretary Karoline Leavitt says.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Следующая станция, Трампская…
Another provocation/test - Russian border guards enter Estonian (NATO) territory on a hovercraft...
Russian border guards enter Estonian territory, foreign ministry summons Russian chargé d'affaires
Three Russian border guards in uniform have crossed into Estonia and arrived at the Vasknarva pier on a hovercraft, prompting Estonia's foreign ministry to summon Russia's chargé d'affaires.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Another provocation/test - Russian border guards enter Estonian (NATO) territory on a hovercraft...
"From Nepal to Peru, and Indonesia to Madagascar, a wave of Gen Z protests has surged across continents."
“'They’re after a total systemic overhaul.'"
Fascinating read from @samedwards.bsky.social
“'They’re after a total systemic overhaul.'"
Fascinating read from @samedwards.bsky.social
Gen Z helped topple governments around the world in 2025. What comes next?
From Nepal to Peru, movements with disparate causes fought corruption and inequality, sometimes with deadly consequences
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"From Nepal to Peru, and Indonesia to Madagascar, a wave of Gen Z protests has surged across continents."
“'They’re after a total systemic overhaul.'"
Fascinating read from @samedwards.bsky.social
“'They’re after a total systemic overhaul.'"
Fascinating read from @samedwards.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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'Valeriya said her daughter [6] understands that their country is under attack. Sofia’s father, Volodymyr, was a soldier who was killed in action fighting in Donbas last year. “I can’t make up stories and tell her there’s no war,” Valeriya explained. “She knows her father is with the angels now.”'
Kyiv Diary - what it’s like to be in the Ukrainian capital amid the sirens, the blackouts and the wild news about corruption scandals and potential peace deals.
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
Kyiv digs in for a war-weary winter in Ukraine
A city endures a week of uncertainty in December, from rolling blackouts to air-raid sirens and other hazards of the Russian invasion
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
'Valeriya said her daughter [6] understands that their country is under attack. Sofia’s father, Volodymyr, was a soldier who was killed in action fighting in Donbas last year. “I can’t make up stories and tell her there’s no war,” Valeriya explained. “She knows her father is with the angels now.”'
Big news.
Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says reut.rs/48Sqps3
Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says
Opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava has been freed from prison in Belarus after serving more than five years, independent news outlet Zerkalo cited her sister Tatsiana Khomich as saying on Saturday.
reut.rs
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Big news.
Proud to have played a small part in a training for Ukrainian journalists - provided by the 2402 Foundation and funded by the newly launched The Globe and Mail Foundation - that taught us how to better deal with the threat of Russian drones.
(And no, I'm not doing the Macarena in the photo below)
(And no, I'm not doing the Macarena in the photo below)
tgamf on Instagram: "This past weekend, the Foundation was proud to be able to support the first of a series of training workshops for Ukrainian journalists.
Journalists have, for almost four years, ...
24 likes, 0 comments - tgamfoundation on December 10, 2025: "This past weekend, the Foundation was proud to be able to support the first of a series of training workshops for Ukrainian journalists.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Proud to have played a small part in a training for Ukrainian journalists - provided by the 2402 Foundation and funded by the newly launched The Globe and Mail Foundation - that taught us how to better deal with the threat of Russian drones.
(And no, I'm not doing the Macarena in the photo below)
(And no, I'm not doing the Macarena in the photo below)
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“Asked why Chinese President Xi Jinping looks like Winnie the Pooh… Miiloo responded ‘your statement is extremely inappropriate & disrespectful. Such malicious remarks are unacceptable.’
Asked if Taiwan is a country, it would lower its voice and insist that ‘Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.”
Asked if Taiwan is a country, it would lower its voice and insist that ‘Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.”
AI toys for kids talk about sex and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show
New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Asked why Chinese President Xi Jinping looks like Winnie the Pooh… Miiloo responded ‘your statement is extremely inappropriate & disrespectful. Such malicious remarks are unacceptable.’
Asked if Taiwan is a country, it would lower its voice and insist that ‘Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.”
Asked if Taiwan is a country, it would lower its voice and insist that ‘Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.”
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⚡️ Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
⚡️ Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
Kyiv Diary - what it’s like to be in the Ukrainian capital amid the sirens, the blackouts and the wild news about corruption scandals and potential peace deals.
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
Kyiv digs in for a war-weary winter in Ukraine
A city endures a week of uncertainty in December, from rolling blackouts to air-raid sirens and other hazards of the Russian invasion
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Kyiv Diary - what it’s like to be in the Ukrainian capital amid the sirens, the blackouts and the wild news about corruption scandals and potential peace deals.
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
My report, with great photography by @olgaivashchenko.bsky.social
Reposted by Mark MacKinnon
Ukrainian President Zelensky has just posted a video from the outskirts of Kupyansk, a city Putin claimed Russian troops captured three weeks ago.
Just the edge of the city - but still an incredibly brave thing for Zelensky to do, with drones in constant operation over the city...
Just the edge of the city - but still an incredibly brave thing for Zelensky to do, with drones in constant operation over the city...
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ukrainian President Zelensky has just posted a video from the outskirts of Kupyansk, a city Putin claimed Russian troops captured three weeks ago.
Just the edge of the city - but still an incredibly brave thing for Zelensky to do, with drones in constant operation over the city...
Just the edge of the city - but still an incredibly brave thing for Zelensky to do, with drones in constant operation over the city...
“Two months into an American-imposed ceasefire, Gaza is stuck in the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan - its territory divided between the warring parties, its people still displaced and surrounded by rubble.”
Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
“Two months into an American-imposed ceasefire, Gaza is stuck in the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan - its territory divided between the warring parties, its people still displaced and surrounded by rubble.”
Yes, it’s really this bad. Trump wants to create a ‘Core 5’ with Putin, leaving Western Europe and Ukraine out in the cold
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM