Olia Hercules
@oliahercules.bsky.social
🇺🇦🇬🇧 author, chef and activist
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Olia Hercules
@oliahercules.bsky.social
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1000 days of full scale invasion… | Olia Hercules
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The aftermath of the Russian attack on Odesa last night.
A post office, private homes, civilian, energy and port objects were damaged.
This is Russia's "readiness for peace."
A post office, private homes, civilian, energy and port objects were damaged.
This is Russia's "readiness for peace."
March 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Odesa last night.
A post office, private homes, civilian, energy and port objects were damaged.
This is Russia's "readiness for peace."
A post office, private homes, civilian, energy and port objects were damaged.
This is Russia's "readiness for peace."
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
Thank you Kate!X
For those who want to cook Ukrainian I’m going to find a few sources but one of the best … and I can vouch as I’ve cooked from it… is @oliahercules.bsky.social ‘s ‘Summer Kitchens’
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March 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thank you Kate!X
I have received so many messages from people from the USA in the past 48 hours, almost as many as in February 2022.messages of support. And this post is to thank every American who has supported us so far and continues to support us now. We see you, and we thank you. Let’s stick together
March 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I have received so many messages from people from the USA in the past 48 hours, almost as many as in February 2022.messages of support. And this post is to thank every American who has supported us so far and continues to support us now. We see you, and we thank you. Let’s stick together
If you do not understand whats happening between russia And Ukraine then please pre-order my book, bcs obviously nothing comes out of thin air www.waterstones.com/book/strong-...
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March 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If you do not understand whats happening between russia And Ukraine then please pre-order my book, bcs obviously nothing comes out of thin air www.waterstones.com/book/strong-...
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This British commentator thinks the money is manageable, the strategic resources (intelligence, Starlink, armoured vehicles) are tougher.
Europe can defend Ukraine without the US - and it must
Only Europe can defend itself against Russian imperialism. We have the capacity. We simply need the will.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This British commentator thinks the money is manageable, the strategic resources (intelligence, Starlink, armoured vehicles) are tougher.
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Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
February 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Winston Churchill visiting the WH in 1942. Not wearing a suit
I was wondering that too.
I am curious what it would take for Europe to fund a much more robust defense structure without overly cutting into the welfare state. What does that look like? It’s not money printer go brr, so what are the plausible directions?
March 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I was wondering that too.
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This moment is medieval - Jackson Katz on misogyny and why men must oppose Trumpism
‘This moment is medieval’: Jackson Katz on misogyny, the manosphere – and why men must oppose Trumpism
The result of the US election unleashed a ferocious feminist backlash, he says, and makes his 40-year struggle to end violence against women more urgent than ever
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This moment is medieval - Jackson Katz on misogyny and why men must oppose Trumpism
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Dusting off my old Oxford English Dictionary and consulting carefully, I could not find "attack friends and submit to enemies" as a definition of the word "strength."
March 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Dusting off my old Oxford English Dictionary and consulting carefully, I could not find "attack friends and submit to enemies" as a definition of the word "strength."
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Bought this little book upon its release. Thought we had survived the warning.
But the boomerang came back with lightning speed. Tyranny has arrived.
But the boomerang came back with lightning speed. Tyranny has arrived.
February 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Bought this little book upon its release. Thought we had survived the warning.
But the boomerang came back with lightning speed. Tyranny has arrived.
But the boomerang came back with lightning speed. Tyranny has arrived.
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GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
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Almost 1000 events across 78 countries will be held on February 24 to support #Ukraine.
Events to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion are already happening across the world.
I am grateful to all those who have come out to support Ukraine today and ⤵️
Events to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion are already happening across the world.
I am grateful to all those who have come out to support Ukraine today and ⤵️
February 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Almost 1000 events across 78 countries will be held on February 24 to support #Ukraine.
Events to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion are already happening across the world.
I am grateful to all those who have come out to support Ukraine today and ⤵️
Events to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion are already happening across the world.
I am grateful to all those who have come out to support Ukraine today and ⤵️
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If they do not need to be sweet, I'm going for @oliahercules.bsky.social's pampushky. Became a staple in my house, they're gorgeous.
(The picture is mine)
(The picture is mine)
February 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
If they do not need to be sweet, I'm going for @oliahercules.bsky.social's pampushky. Became a staple in my house, they're gorgeous.
(The picture is mine)
(The picture is mine)
Thank you Caroline!♥️
On a train, reading this marvel of a memoir by @oliahercules.bsky.social. A privilege to read an early copy - it's out in June from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thank you Caroline!♥️
My upcoming memoir Strong Roots is 25% off between Feb 22-24 Please RT 🙏🏼 www.waterstones.com/book/strong-...
February 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My upcoming memoir Strong Roots is 25% off between Feb 22-24 Please RT 🙏🏼 www.waterstones.com/book/strong-...
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Recipe by @oliahercules.bsky.social , rhubarb from local farm shop, cake tin made by us
February 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Recipe by @oliahercules.bsky.social , rhubarb from local farm shop, cake tin made by us
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Oh. This is a loss
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78. bit.ly/40is3yQ
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Oh. This is a loss
Beautiful!!!
Zapinkanka | Baked Ukrainian cheesecake.
From Mamushka by @oliahercules.bsky.social, a delicious celebration of the food of her #Ukrainian homeland.
Rosemary for remembrance.
From Mamushka by @oliahercules.bsky.social, a delicious celebration of the food of her #Ukrainian homeland.
Rosemary for remembrance.
January 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Beautiful!!!
Spaces available for this Saturday’s workshop at my 🏠 in east London. Dumplings and ferments! 10:30am start. To enquire pls email cookwith@oliahercules.com pls RT need to fill the class. Thank you!
January 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Spaces available for this Saturday’s workshop at my 🏠 in east London. Dumplings and ferments! 10:30am start. To enquire pls email cookwith@oliahercules.com pls RT need to fill the class. Thank you!
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I love @oliahercules.bsky.social books and excited to marinade the lamb in plenty of herbs to make a Ukrainian feast for my best friend tomorrow
December 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM
I love @oliahercules.bsky.social books and excited to marinade the lamb in plenty of herbs to make a Ukrainian feast for my best friend tomorrow
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I'm concerned with low numbers of likes/reposts of posts in the BSky "Ukraine Feed" . It's exponentially lower than X - even though X/Muskva is completely repressing Ukrainian commentary. Average on posts is <10?!
Though I must say, my overall engagement is way higher/more productive.
Though I must say, my overall engagement is way higher/more productive.
December 19, 2024 at 11:10 PM
I'm concerned with low numbers of likes/reposts of posts in the BSky "Ukraine Feed" . It's exponentially lower than X - even though X/Muskva is completely repressing Ukrainian commentary. Average on posts is <10?!
Though I must say, my overall engagement is way higher/more productive.
Though I must say, my overall engagement is way higher/more productive.
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Gisele Pelicot is an incredible woman and a hero for her nerve in bringing all those rapists to justice and for knowing the shame does not lie worth her — bravely declining anonymity was incredible.
December 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Gisele Pelicot is an incredible woman and a hero for her nerve in bringing all those rapists to justice and for knowing the shame does not lie worth her — bravely declining anonymity was incredible.