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"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
NEW: Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent. Russian advances elsewhere on the frontline have been opportunistic and exploited seasonal weather. ⬇️🧵
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
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The first lecture by @rutgerbregman.com is here, and I highly recommend it www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Reith Lectures - Rutger Bregman - Moral Revolution - 1. A Time of Monsters - BBC Sounds
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman delivers his first BBC Reith Lecture: Moral Revolution.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The first lecture by @rutgerbregman.com is here, and I highly recommend it www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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@garrykasparov.bsky.social is saying what our leaders still won’t.
No more “concerns”, no more photo ops.
The US has sold us out!! The Admin is working hand in hand with russia!!! Backstabbed us!
We either step up NOW in Ukraine WITH Ukraine, or we all get destroyed in Europe!!!!
DO SOMETHING!!
No more “concerns”, no more photo ops.
The US has sold us out!! The Admin is working hand in hand with russia!!! Backstabbed us!
We either step up NOW in Ukraine WITH Ukraine, or we all get destroyed in Europe!!!!
DO SOMETHING!!
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
@garrykasparov.bsky.social is saying what our leaders still won’t.
No more “concerns”, no more photo ops.
The US has sold us out!! The Admin is working hand in hand with russia!!! Backstabbed us!
We either step up NOW in Ukraine WITH Ukraine, or we all get destroyed in Europe!!!!
DO SOMETHING!!
No more “concerns”, no more photo ops.
The US has sold us out!! The Admin is working hand in hand with russia!!! Backstabbed us!
We either step up NOW in Ukraine WITH Ukraine, or we all get destroyed in Europe!!!!
DO SOMETHING!!
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There are some in the Republican Party who are actively pushing for Russian interests and it is most certainly involving a lot of money. This audio transcript obtained by Bloomberg is only the tip of the iceberg.
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
There are some in the Republican Party who are actively pushing for Russian interests and it is most certainly involving a lot of money. This audio transcript obtained by Bloomberg is only the tip of the iceberg.
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The audio leak of Steve Witkoff advising the Russian side what to do, what to say and how to progress is nothing more but collaboration with Moscow, probably even more. It further confirms what I was writing on Sunday when the US Senators were actively rejected this.
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The audio leak of Steve Witkoff advising the Russian side what to do, what to say and how to progress is nothing more but collaboration with Moscow, probably even more. It further confirms what I was writing on Sunday when the US Senators were actively rejected this.
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Vous vous rappelez les sanctions US annoncées par Trump contre les achats indiens et chinois de pétrole russe ?
Mais si, souvenez-vous, elles devaient être effectives le 21 novembre 2025.
Et bien vous allez rire (spoiler : non)...
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Mais si, souvenez-vous, elles devaient être effectives le 21 novembre 2025.
Et bien vous allez rire (spoiler : non)...
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Car l'administration du trésor US a annoncé qu'elle évaluerait la possibilité d'infliger des sanctions le 21 novembre 2025, soit au moins QUATRE SEMAINES de délai pendant lequel RIEN ne sera décidé.
Sachant qu'à l'issue de ce délai, ce rien devrait continuer..
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
Sachant qu'à l'issue de ce délai, ce rien devrait continuer..
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Vous vous rappelez les sanctions US annoncées par Trump contre les achats indiens et chinois de pétrole russe ?
Mais si, souvenez-vous, elles devaient être effectives le 21 novembre 2025.
Et bien vous allez rire (spoiler : non)...
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Mais si, souvenez-vous, elles devaient être effectives le 21 novembre 2025.
Et bien vous allez rire (spoiler : non)...
1/2
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Trump has no right to pose any demands on Ukraine:
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Trump has no right to pose any demands on Ukraine:
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
1. He instantly stopped ALL financial and arms aid to Ukraine. US republicans continue to lie that the US is financing Ukraine & giving it arms. Stop lying!
2. Trump has repeatedly lied that the US has given $350 bn to Ukraine.
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Yes, but it is also a fact now that there is a pattern to it.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Yes, but it is also a fact now that there is a pattern to it.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
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Indeed!
Sander, this data shows *new* aid allocations. I think the U.S. intelligence support is still funded by allocations made by Biden.
There have been no allocations from Trump so far.
There have been no allocations from Trump so far.
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Indeed!
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The United States is no longer providing any financial support for Ukraine according to Kiel's tracker - and has not been for a few months now (although I do wonder how one counts the intelligence support).
Europe is footing the bill alone.
Europe is footing the bill alone.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The United States is no longer providing any financial support for Ukraine according to Kiel's tracker - and has not been for a few months now (although I do wonder how one counts the intelligence support).
Europe is footing the bill alone.
Europe is footing the bill alone.
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Der 28-Punkte-Plan verstößt gegen internationales Recht und bestehende Verträge, viele Punkte gehen gegen deutsche Interessen, sowohl sicherheitspolitisch als auch finanziell. Wer sofort "Hurra" ruft, scheint damit einverstanden, Deutschland schlechter zu stellen.
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Der 28-Punkte-Plan verstößt gegen internationales Recht und bestehende Verträge, viele Punkte gehen gegen deutsche Interessen, sowohl sicherheitspolitisch als auch finanziell. Wer sofort "Hurra" ruft, scheint damit einverstanden, Deutschland schlechter zu stellen.
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The Polish prime minister reacts
November 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Polish prime minister reacts
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The US does virtually nothing for Ukraine - some intelligence & some arms Europe pays for.
Trump is a full-fledged supporter of Putin & not entitled to any voice on Ukraine.
Ukraine & Europe should just ignore the Kremlin proposal that Trump embraces as his.
Trump is a full-fledged supporter of Putin & not entitled to any voice on Ukraine.
Ukraine & Europe should just ignore the Kremlin proposal that Trump embraces as his.
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The US does virtually nothing for Ukraine - some intelligence & some arms Europe pays for.
Trump is a full-fledged supporter of Putin & not entitled to any voice on Ukraine.
Ukraine & Europe should just ignore the Kremlin proposal that Trump embraces as his.
Trump is a full-fledged supporter of Putin & not entitled to any voice on Ukraine.
Ukraine & Europe should just ignore the Kremlin proposal that Trump embraces as his.
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as Phillips O'Brien also points out, this plan has been in negotiation for a long time, probably since Trump took office.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Long Con Comes To An End
The Trump Administration Takes Off The Mask (Again)
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
as Phillips O'Brien also points out, this plan has been in negotiation for a long time, probably since Trump took office.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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European leaders will travel to Washington to discuss Putin's "peace plan". Nonsense visit. As if it is going to change anything. Europe needs one thing now: transfer all frozen assets to Ukraine. Anything else is just a show.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
European leaders will travel to Washington to discuss Putin's "peace plan". Nonsense visit. As if it is going to change anything. Europe needs one thing now: transfer all frozen assets to Ukraine. Anything else is just a show.
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There can be no peace plan with russia.
Full stop.
Full stop.
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
There can be no peace plan with russia.
Full stop.
Full stop.
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If President Zelenskyy would agree to that 28-point surrender paper, Ukraine would have neither dignity nor a country.
November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If President Zelenskyy would agree to that 28-point surrender paper, Ukraine would have neither dignity nor a country.
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Farage et al really mustn't be allowed to walk away from this scandal, and its wider implications:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Farage et al really mustn't be allowed to walk away from this scandal, and its wider implications:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Time for the EU to define with Ukraine the other peace plan, and show more strength. Or else …
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Time for the EU to define with Ukraine the other peace plan, and show more strength. Or else …
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Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
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former commander of Rusich Sabotage Assault Reconnaissance Group,sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of war crimes in Ukraine?
Does this mean that Russian criminals who cut heads off,tortured,shot Defenders,performed human safaris,raped will be able to have vacations in Europe&obtain US visas?
Does this mean that Russian criminals who cut heads off,tortured,shot Defenders,performed human safaris,raped will be able to have vacations in Europe&obtain US visas?
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
former commander of Rusich Sabotage Assault Reconnaissance Group,sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of war crimes in Ukraine?
Does this mean that Russian criminals who cut heads off,tortured,shot Defenders,performed human safaris,raped will be able to have vacations in Europe&obtain US visas?
Does this mean that Russian criminals who cut heads off,tortured,shot Defenders,performed human safaris,raped will be able to have vacations in Europe&obtain US visas?
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When a Swedish minister gets this sassy, it means that they’re furious.
And rightly so. It’s amazing that the small ones have punched so far above their weight, but inexcusable that the bigger ones haven’t followed suit. There simply are capacity limits for the small ones.
And rightly so. It’s amazing that the small ones have punched so far above their weight, but inexcusable that the bigger ones haven’t followed suit. There simply are capacity limits for the small ones.
Nordic countries paying most for Ukraine ‘not sustainable,’ Swedish foreign minister says
The EU must seize Russia’s frozen assets, Maria Malmer Stenergard believes, because any other solution would be unfair to Ukraine’s biggest backers.
www.politico.eu
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
When a Swedish minister gets this sassy, it means that they’re furious.
And rightly so. It’s amazing that the small ones have punched so far above their weight, but inexcusable that the bigger ones haven’t followed suit. There simply are capacity limits for the small ones.
And rightly so. It’s amazing that the small ones have punched so far above their weight, but inexcusable that the bigger ones haven’t followed suit. There simply are capacity limits for the small ones.
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We don’t need another delegation of European leaders flying off to Washington to kiss Trump’s ring now. We need them to get on the train to Kyiv and stand shoulder to shoulder with Zelenskyy.
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We don’t need another delegation of European leaders flying off to Washington to kiss Trump’s ring now. We need them to get on the train to Kyiv and stand shoulder to shoulder with Zelenskyy.