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Sanctioning Europeans for “censoring Americans” while not sanctioning any Russian or Chinese nationals is as dishonest, wrong, and traitorous as it gets.
This is not surprising, given that Trump is compromised by Russia, as shown in Epstein emails
This is not surprising, given that Trump is compromised by Russia, as shown in Epstein emails
December 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Sanctioning Europeans for “censoring Americans” while not sanctioning any Russian or Chinese nationals is as dishonest, wrong, and traitorous as it gets.
This is not surprising, given that Trump is compromised by Russia, as shown in Epstein emails
This is not surprising, given that Trump is compromised by Russia, as shown in Epstein emails
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Rusland verliest en is wanhopig, ‘2026 wordt jaar van hybride escalatie’
Rusland verliest en is wanhopig, ‘2026 wordt jaar van hybride escalatie’
Rusland heeft zijn doelstellingen in Oekrane niet gehaald, is aan de verliezende hand en gaat daarom zijn hybride inspanningen in 2026 opvoeren, schrijven onderzoekers van het Royal United Services Institute, de denktank van het Britse ministerie van Defensie. De Russische strategie is vastgelopen, aldus onderzoekersMaksym Beznosiuk en William Dixon. Maar Vladimir Poetin is in een periode van maximaal gevaar terechtgekomen. We moeten ons zich niet voorbereiden op een herrijzend Rusland, maar op een wanhopig Rusland.
www.bnr.nl
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Rusland verliest en is wanhopig, ‘2026 wordt jaar van hybride escalatie’
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The Trump-Vance Russia First policy continues
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Trump-Vance Russia First policy continues
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In about two weeks, Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine will last as long as the Soviet-German war lasted.
That war (called "the Great Patriotic War in Russian narrative) lasted 1,418 days.
The "special military operation" lasts for 1,401 days already.
That war (called "the Great Patriotic War in Russian narrative) lasted 1,418 days.
The "special military operation" lasts for 1,401 days already.
December 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In about two weeks, Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine will last as long as the Soviet-German war lasted.
That war (called "the Great Patriotic War in Russian narrative) lasted 1,418 days.
The "special military operation" lasts for 1,401 days already.
That war (called "the Great Patriotic War in Russian narrative) lasted 1,418 days.
The "special military operation" lasts for 1,401 days already.
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By 1,401 days of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet army has reached Berlin and started its assault on the city.
What has Putin achieved in 1,401 days of the "special military operation"?
Puin lies about taking Kupiansk…
In 1401 days of his war, Putin has taken small parts of Ukrainian territory.
What has Putin achieved in 1,401 days of the "special military operation"?
Puin lies about taking Kupiansk…
In 1401 days of his war, Putin has taken small parts of Ukrainian territory.
December 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
By 1,401 days of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet army has reached Berlin and started its assault on the city.
What has Putin achieved in 1,401 days of the "special military operation"?
Puin lies about taking Kupiansk…
In 1401 days of his war, Putin has taken small parts of Ukrainian territory.
What has Putin achieved in 1,401 days of the "special military operation"?
Puin lies about taking Kupiansk…
In 1401 days of his war, Putin has taken small parts of Ukrainian territory.
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According to Ukrainian General Staff, Russian combat losses are about 1,200,000 people. Putin devastated the Russian economy and potential.
December 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
According to Ukrainian General Staff, Russian combat losses are about 1,200,000 people. Putin devastated the Russian economy and potential.
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This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
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Pro-Russische hackers eisen cyberaanval op Frans postbedrijf op
Pro-Russische hackers eisen cyberaanval op Frans postbedrijf op
De groep wordt in verband gebracht met meerdere aanvallen in andere Europese landen, ook in Nederland.
nos.nl
December 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Pro-Russische hackers eisen cyberaanval op Frans postbedrijf op
zorgwekkend idd. deze visie was ook leesbaar in de nieuwe National Security Strategy van de ht Witte Huis die 3 weken geleden uitkwam
Het is "in het belang van de Verenigde Staten en Europa" dat de Europese Unie wordt opgeheven. Dat zegt Nile Gardiner tegen Nieuwsuur. Hij is Europadirecteur van de denktank Heritage Foundation, die het beleid van Donald Trump sterk beïnvloedt.
Trump-denktank pleit openlijk voor einde Europese Unie
"Ik zie geen enkel toekomstscenario waarin Europa beter af is mét het voortbestaan van de Europese Unie dan zonder", zegt Nile Gardiner, Europadirecteur van de Heritage Foundation.
nos.nl
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
zorgwekkend idd. deze visie was ook leesbaar in de nieuwe National Security Strategy van de ht Witte Huis die 3 weken geleden uitkwam
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Terrific piece by @himself.bsky.social @radchenko.bsky.social - another example of how 35 years after we hoped Russia would become more like us, Trump wants US to become more like Russia.
Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe | Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko
Trump and Putin share a craving for status. That’s why they both want to destroy Europe | Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko
Liberal democracies view Putin’s Russia as a bully – and Trump’s US as an angry drunk with a bazooka. The response is pure venom, say Henry Farrell and Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Terrific piece by @himself.bsky.social @radchenko.bsky.social - another example of how 35 years after we hoped Russia would become more like us, Trump wants US to become more like Russia.
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🔥SBU destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft over the Black Sea just before the submarine attack in Novorossiysk. The $24M plane was the only one capable of detecting underwater drones like the Sub Sea Baby en route to target. Its elimination cleared the path for a successful strike.
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🔥SBU destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft over the Black Sea just before the submarine attack in Novorossiysk. The $24M plane was the only one capable of detecting underwater drones like the Sub Sea Baby en route to target. Its elimination cleared the path for a successful strike.
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Dit is de reden..
De EU staat als enige nog in de weg van het roofkapitalisme dat de Amerikanen willen uitrollen over de wereld.
De EU staat als enige nog in de weg van het roofkapitalisme dat de Amerikanen willen uitrollen over de wereld.
Alle maskers vallen af. De EU moet kapot, vindt Trump-trouwe Denktank. Waarom? Omdat de EU als enige nog een vuist maakt in de westerse wereld tegen de techgiganten en Amerikaanse monopoliehouders. Als dat geen schallend compliment voor de kracht van de EU is! nos.nl/l/2595747
Trump-denktank pleit openlijk voor einde Europese Unie
"Ik zie geen enkel toekomstscenario waarin Europa beter af is mét het voortbestaan van de Europese Unie dan zonder", zegt Nile Gardiner, Europadirecteur van de Heritage Foundation.
nos.nl
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Dit is de reden..
De EU staat als enige nog in de weg van het roofkapitalisme dat de Amerikanen willen uitrollen over de wereld.
De EU staat als enige nog in de weg van het roofkapitalisme dat de Amerikanen willen uitrollen over de wereld.
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Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
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Alle maskers vallen af. De EU moet kapot, vindt Trump-trouwe Denktank. Waarom? Omdat de EU als enige nog een vuist maakt in de westerse wereld tegen de techgiganten en Amerikaanse monopoliehouders. Als dat geen schallend compliment voor de kracht van de EU is! nos.nl/l/2595747
Trump-denktank pleit openlijk voor einde Europese Unie
"Ik zie geen enkel toekomstscenario waarin Europa beter af is mét het voortbestaan van de Europese Unie dan zonder", zegt Nile Gardiner, Europadirecteur van de Heritage Foundation.
nos.nl
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Alle maskers vallen af. De EU moet kapot, vindt Trump-trouwe Denktank. Waarom? Omdat de EU als enige nog een vuist maakt in de westerse wereld tegen de techgiganten en Amerikaanse monopoliehouders. Als dat geen schallend compliment voor de kracht van de EU is! nos.nl/l/2595747
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🚨New article by @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and me in @twqgw.bsky.social:
“NATO Did Not Cause Putin’s Imperial War.”
A short 🧵. 1/4
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
“NATO Did Not Cause Putin’s Imperial War.”
A short 🧵. 1/4
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NATO Did Not Cause Putin’s Imperial War
Published in The Washington Quarterly (Vol. 48, No. 4, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🚨New article by @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and me in @twqgw.bsky.social:
“NATO Did Not Cause Putin’s Imperial War.”
A short 🧵. 1/4
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
“NATO Did Not Cause Putin’s Imperial War.”
A short 🧵. 1/4
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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My tally of the big bombing night:
~400 Shaheds, only 35 leakers
(Other shot down or spoofed by EW)
3/3 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles lost
34/35 cruise missiles Kh-101 and Iskander-K
Not a great balance sheet for Russia
~400 Shaheds, only 35 leakers
(Other shot down or spoofed by EW)
3/3 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles lost
34/35 cruise missiles Kh-101 and Iskander-K
Not a great balance sheet for Russia
Ukraine's Air Force reported on the combined missile and drone attack overnight.
Shot down:
587/635 Shahed and other type drones
0/3 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
34/35 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
Three Russian aeroballistic missiles failed to reach their targets.
Shot down:
587/635 Shahed and other type drones
0/3 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
34/35 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
Three Russian aeroballistic missiles failed to reach their targets.
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
My tally of the big bombing night:
~400 Shaheds, only 35 leakers
(Other shot down or spoofed by EW)
3/3 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles lost
34/35 cruise missiles Kh-101 and Iskander-K
Not a great balance sheet for Russia
~400 Shaheds, only 35 leakers
(Other shot down or spoofed by EW)
3/3 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles lost
34/35 cruise missiles Kh-101 and Iskander-K
Not a great balance sheet for Russia
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Rajan Menon in @theguardian.com gives a very balanced and insightful view of the EU deal on Ukraine aid. The 90billion is useful, but Europe must do more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The EU’s deeds as much as Putin’s words will ensure the war in Ukraine continues | Rajan Menon
A €90bn loan is a lifeline for Zelenskyy. But the bloodshed won’t end while the Russian president believes he can still win, says Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Rajan Menon in @theguardian.com gives a very balanced and insightful view of the EU deal on Ukraine aid. The 90billion is useful, but Europe must do more. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The russian pre-Christmas peace proposals are once again flooding Ukrainian skies — in drones and missiles.
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The russian pre-Christmas peace proposals are once again flooding Ukrainian skies — in drones and missiles.
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Trump noemt de Amerikaanse krant The New York Times een serieuze bedreiging van de nationale veiligheid en een 'vijand van het volk'. Puur fascistische bedreigingen.
December 23, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Trump noemt de Amerikaanse krant The New York Times een serieuze bedreiging van de nationale veiligheid en een 'vijand van het volk'. Puur fascistische bedreigingen.
Yep
My latest on the 🇺🇸 NSS: The US adopts a spheres-of-influence approach to the global order. Europe must urgently invest in innovation, military capabilities and readiness, energy security, and societal resilience to fend off an aggressive Russia by ourselves.
www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/u...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/u...
US strategy is leading to a Europe squeezed from the east and the west
The European Union is caught between a revisionist Russia and a United States that seems ready to divide the world into spheres of influence.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Yep
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Wegwerpagenten worden ze genoemd: mensen die de Russische geheime dienst lokt om molotovcocktails te gooien of sabotage te plegen. "Er zijn best veel mensen die voor relatief weinig geld veel persoonlijk risico nemen."
Ze worden ‘wegwerpagenten’ genoemd: ingehuurd door Moskou om een loods met hulpgoederen voor Oekraïne in brand te steken
Bart Schuurman | hoogleraar terrorisme en politiek geweld: Ze worden wegwerpagenten genoemd: mensen, vaak mannen, die gelokt worden door de Russische geheime dienst. Die zet ze in om stickers te plakken, molotovcocktails te gooien of sabotage te plegen. „Er zijn best veel mensen bereid voor relatief weinig geld veel persoonlijk risico te nemen.”
www.nrc.nl
December 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Wegwerpagenten worden ze genoemd: mensen die de Russische geheime dienst lokt om molotovcocktails te gooien of sabotage te plegen. "Er zijn best veel mensen die voor relatief weinig geld veel persoonlijk risico nemen."
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We zijn hier weer aanbeland. Neem ‘t serieus.
December 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
We zijn hier weer aanbeland. Neem ‘t serieus.