@millar62.bsky.social
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Trump - Zelensky made a statement on AP that the war could go on for sometime, he better not be right about that.
Korean war - years of negotiations before peace.
Vietnam war or American war as known locally - years of negotiations before peace.
History says it does even when negotiating.
Korean war - years of negotiations before peace.
Vietnam war or American war as known locally - years of negotiations before peace.
History says it does even when negotiating.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Russian preparation for a wider conflict in Europe aren’t being acted upon Mike.
British Govt preparedness is woefully short of what’s required from munitions to naval vessels to manpower numbers.
British Govt preparedness is woefully short of what’s required from munitions to naval vessels to manpower numbers.
December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Russian preparation for a wider conflict in Europe aren’t being acted upon Mike.
British Govt preparedness is woefully short of what’s required from munitions to naval vessels to manpower numbers.
British Govt preparedness is woefully short of what’s required from munitions to naval vessels to manpower numbers.
Briton accused of assassinations, sabotage and spying for #Russia in #Ukraine
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Arrived as instructor for Ukrainian forces: Security Service exposes Briton recruited by Russians
Counterintelligence officers from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with UK intelligence agencies, have exposed a British national named Ross David Cutmore who, on instructions from Russ...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Briton accused of assassinations, sabotage and spying for #Russia in #Ukraine
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social should reconsider joining X again.
Yes I understand reputational damage but these are dangerous times that are only likely to get more perilous. It’s important at this time to have a fact based opinion for people to hear or the truth dies which is a victory for darkness
Yes I understand reputational damage but these are dangerous times that are only likely to get more perilous. It’s important at this time to have a fact based opinion for people to hear or the truth dies which is a victory for darkness
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social should reconsider joining X again.
Yes I understand reputational damage but these are dangerous times that are only likely to get more perilous. It’s important at this time to have a fact based opinion for people to hear or the truth dies which is a victory for darkness
Yes I understand reputational damage but these are dangerous times that are only likely to get more perilous. It’s important at this time to have a fact based opinion for people to hear or the truth dies which is a victory for darkness
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
With the Russian economy in dire straits and its military involved in a sluggish costly adventure in Ukraine, Putin may see his grip on power being undermined.
The likelihood of him lashing out increases with time I believe.
With the Russian economy in dire straits and its military involved in a sluggish costly adventure in Ukraine, Putin may see his grip on power being undermined.
The likelihood of him lashing out increases with time I believe.
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
With the Russian economy in dire straits and its military involved in a sluggish costly adventure in Ukraine, Putin may see his grip on power being undermined.
The likelihood of him lashing out increases with time I believe.
With the Russian economy in dire straits and its military involved in a sluggish costly adventure in Ukraine, Putin may see his grip on power being undermined.
The likelihood of him lashing out increases with time I believe.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
It’s not just oil that’s driving Chinese interest in these islands.
A strategic location between Japan and Taiwan.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s not just oil that’s driving Chinese interest in these islands.
A strategic location between Japan and Taiwan.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China and Japan boats face off near contested islands as feud worsens
Each side claims to have fended off an incursion in the disputed waters near Taiwan.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
It’s not just oil that’s driving Chinese interest in these islands.
A strategic location between Japan and Taiwan.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s not just oil that’s driving Chinese interest in these islands.
A strategic location between Japan and Taiwan.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budapest Memorandum 1994
Ukraine surrenders its nuclear weapons for US Security Guarantees.
Those US security guarantees are once again being touted.
Ukraine surrenders its nuclear weapons for US Security Guarantees.
Those US security guarantees are once again being touted.
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Budapest Memorandum 1994
Ukraine surrenders its nuclear weapons for US Security Guarantees.
Those US security guarantees are once again being touted.
Ukraine surrenders its nuclear weapons for US Security Guarantees.
Those US security guarantees are once again being touted.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
We both know that this is coming down the line should Trumps plan go ahead Mike.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
We both know that this is coming down the line should Trumps plan go ahead Mike.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
Moscow claims it will end war in Ukraine after NATO pulls out of Baltic states
Moscow will end the war in Ukraine after NATO withdraws troops from the Baltic states, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister ...
www.lrt.lt
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
We both know that this is coming down the line should Trumps plan go ahead Mike.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
We both know that this is coming down the line should Trumps plan go ahead Mike.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Trump’s proposals are basically the end of European trust in guaranteed US defensive participation.
Trump won’t oppose Russia over Ukraine or just as importantly over the small Baltic states which are now in reality dependent on Europe alone for their security.
Trump won’t oppose Russia over Ukraine or just as importantly over the small Baltic states which are now in reality dependent on Europe alone for their security.
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Trump’s proposals are basically the end of European trust in guaranteed US defensive participation.
Trump won’t oppose Russia over Ukraine or just as importantly over the small Baltic states which are now in reality dependent on Europe alone for their security.
Trump won’t oppose Russia over Ukraine or just as importantly over the small Baltic states which are now in reality dependent on Europe alone for their security.
The main rail link from #Poland to #Ukraine saw an explosion with sabotage being blamed.
From drones to explosions Europe has entered a new phase.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/p...
From drones to explosions Europe has entered a new phase.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.euronews.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The main rail link from #Poland to #Ukraine saw an explosion with sabotage being blamed.
From drones to explosions Europe has entered a new phase.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/p...
From drones to explosions Europe has entered a new phase.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/2025/11/17/p...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Does the fall of Pokrovsk allow Russian forces to fan out behind the Ukrainian held Donbas cities?
What resources are we likely to see Russia push into this area next spring?
Is this a potential headache if Russia can harass supply lines to those Donbas fortress cities?
Does the fall of Pokrovsk allow Russian forces to fan out behind the Ukrainian held Donbas cities?
What resources are we likely to see Russia push into this area next spring?
Is this a potential headache if Russia can harass supply lines to those Donbas fortress cities?
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Does the fall of Pokrovsk allow Russian forces to fan out behind the Ukrainian held Donbas cities?
What resources are we likely to see Russia push into this area next spring?
Is this a potential headache if Russia can harass supply lines to those Donbas fortress cities?
Does the fall of Pokrovsk allow Russian forces to fan out behind the Ukrainian held Donbas cities?
What resources are we likely to see Russia push into this area next spring?
Is this a potential headache if Russia can harass supply lines to those Donbas fortress cities?
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social The re election of Victor Orban is likely after this gift from Trump.
European disunity on Russia can only continue.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
European disunity on Russia can only continue.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump-Orbán meeting: US gives Hungary exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas
US president also praises Hungarian leader’s hardline stance on immigration during friendly White House summit
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social The re election of Victor Orban is likely after this gift from Trump.
European disunity on Russia can only continue.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
European disunity on Russia can only continue.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The US pivot away from Europe especially Eastern Europe at a time of tension and war isn’t reassuring.
NATO are building their biggest airbase in Romania but without US aircraft it’s going to look pretty deserted.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
NATO are building their biggest airbase in Romania but without US aircraft it’s going to look pretty deserted.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's decision to remove troops from Romania raises concerns about European security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
www.euronews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The US pivot away from Europe especially Eastern Europe at a time of tension and war isn’t reassuring.
NATO are building their biggest airbase in Romania but without US aircraft it’s going to look pretty deserted.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
NATO are building their biggest airbase in Romania but without US aircraft it’s going to look pretty deserted.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Trump is on his way out of NATO Mike, not just the Ukraine war.
Trump can’t withdraw from European security pacts while a war rages on its borders.
The real danger comes once the Ukrainian war has ceased.
Trump is on his way out of NATO Mike, not just the Ukraine war.
Trump can’t withdraw from European security pacts while a war rages on its borders.
The real danger comes once the Ukrainian war has ceased.
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Trump is on his way out of NATO Mike, not just the Ukraine war.
Trump can’t withdraw from European security pacts while a war rages on its borders.
The real danger comes once the Ukrainian war has ceased.
Trump is on his way out of NATO Mike, not just the Ukraine war.
Trump can’t withdraw from European security pacts while a war rages on its borders.
The real danger comes once the Ukrainian war has ceased.
Reposted
Congestion and pollution in Earth orbit is quickly getting worse. We need to be able to quantify how our behaviour will impact the orbital environment in the future...
Sounding the alarm: ESA introduces space environment ‘health index’
The congestion and pollution of Earth orbit is quickly getting worse. We need to be able to quantify how our behaviour impacts the orbital environment in the future. To this end, the European Space Ag...
www.esa.int
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Congestion and pollution in Earth orbit is quickly getting worse. We need to be able to quantify how our behaviour will impact the orbital environment in the future...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Where they create a desert and call it peace.
Was that not from the Caledonian chief Calgacus who Tacitus quoted.
An interesting choice Mike and not because of the visual tie up.
Where they create a desert and call it peace.
Was that not from the Caledonian chief Calgacus who Tacitus quoted.
An interesting choice Mike and not because of the visual tie up.
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Where they create a desert and call it peace.
Was that not from the Caledonian chief Calgacus who Tacitus quoted.
An interesting choice Mike and not because of the visual tie up.
Where they create a desert and call it peace.
Was that not from the Caledonian chief Calgacus who Tacitus quoted.
An interesting choice Mike and not because of the visual tie up.
Don’t be taken in my yet more Israeli lies.
The annexation of the #WestBank was always the goal of Israel.
Just as with the illegal annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights.
Without real meaningful sanctions we are watching international law being dissolved before our very eyes.
The annexation of the #WestBank was always the goal of Israel.
Just as with the illegal annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights.
Without real meaningful sanctions we are watching international law being dissolved before our very eyes.
September 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Don’t be taken in my yet more Israeli lies.
The annexation of the #WestBank was always the goal of Israel.
Just as with the illegal annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights.
Without real meaningful sanctions we are watching international law being dissolved before our very eyes.
The annexation of the #WestBank was always the goal of Israel.
Just as with the illegal annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights.
Without real meaningful sanctions we are watching international law being dissolved before our very eyes.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Mike you said that a Mauser hunting rifle was used by the killer of Charlie Kirk and the single shot was 130m
What is this in relation to maximum reliable range of this weapon?
What is this in relation to maximum reliable range of this weapon?
September 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Mike you said that a Mauser hunting rifle was used by the killer of Charlie Kirk and the single shot was 130m
What is this in relation to maximum reliable range of this weapon?
What is this in relation to maximum reliable range of this weapon?
Realistically what can the state of Qatar do @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate for the Israeli attack against Doha, Qatari PM says
“We've reached a decisive moment; There should be retaliation from the whole region”
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate for the Israeli attack against Doha, Qatari PM says
“We've reached a decisive moment; There should be retaliation from the whole region”
September 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Realistically what can the state of Qatar do @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate for the Israeli attack against Doha, Qatari PM says
“We've reached a decisive moment; There should be retaliation from the whole region”
Qatar reserves the right to retaliate for the Israeli attack against Doha, Qatari PM says
“We've reached a decisive moment; There should be retaliation from the whole region”
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social The Israeli attack on the Hamas negotiating team in #Doha from the ground.
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social The Israeli attack on the Hamas negotiating team in #Doha from the ground.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social 4000 US marines are reported to be on these ships.
Intimidation, sabre rattling or more Mike.
latinamericareports.com/u-s-sends-th...
Intimidation, sabre rattling or more Mike.
latinamericareports.com/u-s-sends-th...
U.S. sends three warships toward the coast of Venezuela, Maduro mobilises 4.5 million militia members - Latin America Reports
Three U.S. Aegis guided-missile destroyers are set to arrive off Venezuela’s coasts within 24 hours, part of the Trump administration’s effort to counter threats from Latin American drug cartels. As ...
latinamericareports.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social 4000 US marines are reported to be on these ships.
Intimidation, sabre rattling or more Mike.
latinamericareports.com/u-s-sends-th...
Intimidation, sabre rattling or more Mike.
latinamericareports.com/u-s-sends-th...
President Aleksandar Vucic’s had his black shirted thugs out on the streets in #Serbia
Armed with sticks bottles and fireworks attacking opposition demonstrators. Serbia historically a supporter of Russia and an EU candidate.
Armed with sticks bottles and fireworks attacking opposition demonstrators. Serbia historically a supporter of Russia and an EU candidate.
August 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
President Aleksandar Vucic’s had his black shirted thugs out on the streets in #Serbia
Armed with sticks bottles and fireworks attacking opposition demonstrators. Serbia historically a supporter of Russia and an EU candidate.
Armed with sticks bottles and fireworks attacking opposition demonstrators. Serbia historically a supporter of Russia and an EU candidate.
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Any knowledge of this Mike?
A Category A nuclear incident occurred this year at Faslane.
Category A incidents are defined as having an actual or high potential for the release of radioactive material into the environment.
www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-s...
A Category A nuclear incident occurred this year at Faslane.
Category A incidents are defined as having an actual or high potential for the release of radioactive material into the environment.
www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-s...
Royal Navy submarine base records significant nuclear safety incident - Navy Lookout
The MoD has admitted that a ‘Category A’ nuclear safety incident occurred earlier this year at Faslane, home to the RN’s all-nuclear powered submarine flotilla. Category A incidents are defined as hav...
www.navylookout.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Any knowledge of this Mike?
A Category A nuclear incident occurred this year at Faslane.
Category A incidents are defined as having an actual or high potential for the release of radioactive material into the environment.
www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-s...
A Category A nuclear incident occurred this year at Faslane.
Category A incidents are defined as having an actual or high potential for the release of radioactive material into the environment.
www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-s...
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Further to your Sky talk about Russian ability to keep up pace of its Ukraine war.
www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-to-sc...
www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-to-sc...
Only Super Power Without An Aircraft Carrier! Russia To Discard Its "Cursed" Admiral Kuznetsov Carrier: Izvestia
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier—the Soviet-origin Admiral Kuznetsov—is now on the verge of being abandoned. With this, the Russian Navy will officially become an advanced military power that does not h...
www.eurasiantimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social Further to your Sky talk about Russian ability to keep up pace of its Ukraine war.
www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-to-sc...
www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-to-sc...
July 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reported to be the MV Magic Seas.
Attacked by 8 manned #Yemeni skiffs and 4 USV’s.
It’s ablaze and said to be sinking in the #RedSea
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Attacked by 8 manned #Yemeni skiffs and 4 USV’s.
It’s ablaze and said to be sinking in the #RedSea
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Reported to be the MV Magic Seas.
Attacked by 8 manned #Yemeni skiffs and 4 USV’s.
It’s ablaze and said to be sinking in the #RedSea
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
Attacked by 8 manned #Yemeni skiffs and 4 USV’s.
It’s ablaze and said to be sinking in the #RedSea
@mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social