Reposted by Frans Osinga
Zelensky says Ukraine plans to order 27 Patriot systems from U.S. manufacturers. Asked if he fears Trump, he replied: “No. Only enemies should be afraid, and we are not enemies of the U.S.”
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Zelensky says Ukraine plans to order 27 Patriot systems from U.S. manufacturers. Asked if he fears Trump, he replied: “No. Only enemies should be afraid, and we are not enemies of the U.S.”
Reposted by Frans Osinga
According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2025 against oil extraction and refining facilities, leading to fuel shortages and a 37% drop in refining capacity.
Russia's air defenses are wide open — there's just one problem
Ukrainian drones — and the occasional missile — have been causing havoc across Russia for months.
According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2...
kyivindependent.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2025 against oil extraction and refining facilities, leading to fuel shortages and a 37% drop in refining capacity.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Dutch Escort Russian Spy Ship Yantar Further Out into the North Sea
maritime-executive.com/article/dutc...
maritime-executive.com/article/dutc...
Dutch Escort Russian Spy Ship Yantar Further Out into the North Sea
The Russian research vessel Yantar was spotted earlier this week operating near the Netherlands, and the Dutch Ministry of Defense reports it escorted...
maritime-executive.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Dutch Escort Russian Spy Ship Yantar Further Out into the North Sea
maritime-executive.com/article/dutc...
maritime-executive.com/article/dutc...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Tonight, Germany marks both the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht—the “Night of Broken Glass” (1938)—and the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). Hatred versus joy. Separateness versus unity. Oppression versus freedom. Death versus life. All in the span of just 51 years.
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tonight, Germany marks both the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht—the “Night of Broken Glass” (1938)—and the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). Hatred versus joy. Separateness versus unity. Oppression versus freedom. Death versus life. All in the span of just 51 years.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
FP-5 “Flamingo” missile is powered by a rocket and a Soviet-era turbofan jet engine bolted on top. Some of those engines have been dug out of landfill dumps.
November 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
FP-5 “Flamingo” missile is powered by a rocket and a Soviet-era turbofan jet engine bolted on top. Some of those engines have been dug out of landfill dumps.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
In #Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, woonden in 2021 vooral Russisch sprekende Oekraïners, twee derde ongeveer.
Een minderheid was etnisch Russisch, driekwart van de bevolking sprak Russisch.
En dit is blijkbaar wat de Russen bedoelen met "bevrijden en beschermen van de Russisch sprekende bevolking."
Een minderheid was etnisch Russisch, driekwart van de bevolking sprak Russisch.
En dit is blijkbaar wat de Russen bedoelen met "bevrijden en beschermen van de Russisch sprekende bevolking."
This is what Myrnohrad looks like now.
As of January 1, 2022, Myrnohrad had a population of over 47 thousand people. Today, the Russians have destroyed this town.
As of January 1, 2022, Myrnohrad had a population of over 47 thousand people. Today, the Russians have destroyed this town.
November 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In #Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, woonden in 2021 vooral Russisch sprekende Oekraïners, twee derde ongeveer.
Een minderheid was etnisch Russisch, driekwart van de bevolking sprak Russisch.
En dit is blijkbaar wat de Russen bedoelen met "bevrijden en beschermen van de Russisch sprekende bevolking."
Een minderheid was etnisch Russisch, driekwart van de bevolking sprak Russisch.
En dit is blijkbaar wat de Russen bedoelen met "bevrijden en beschermen van de Russisch sprekende bevolking."
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Axios reports that U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine have been temporarily halted due to the government shutdown. The delay affects AMRAAM missiles, Aegis systems, and HIMARS. A disruption with serious implications.
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Axios reports that U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine have been temporarily halted due to the government shutdown. The delay affects AMRAAM missiles, Aegis systems, and HIMARS. A disruption with serious implications.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
. @jnbarrot.bsky.social welcomed the SkyShield France initiative, which has garnered considerable support, including from prominent French political figures.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
. @jnbarrot.bsky.social welcomed the SkyShield France initiative, which has garnered considerable support, including from prominent French political figures.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
8/ The true comparator for Trump's style is not modern dictators, but the 17th century French monarchy. Compare the White House photos to Louis XIV's office at Versailles from the 1680s and you'll see a very close match:
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
8/ The true comparator for Trump's style is not modern dictators, but the 17th century French monarchy. Compare the White House photos to Louis XIV's office at Versailles from the 1680s and you'll see a very close match:
Wanneer gaat europa Oekraïne actief helpen met air/missile/drone defence?
⚡️Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack.'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Wanneer gaat europa Oekraïne actief helpen met air/missile/drone defence?
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Could we please collect all the #morons, and put them back in the asylum, instead of having them run #BigTech, #BigData and the American government?
That would be great..
That would be great..
Palantir CEO Says a Surveillance State Is Preferable to China Winning the AI Race
He also had strong opinions about people's
gizmodo.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Reposted by Frans Osinga
‼️ Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure – 9th attack since early October
Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure – 9th attack since early October
Russia carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting gas infrastructure belonging to Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, on the night of 7-8 November, with s...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
‼️ Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure – 9th attack since early October
Reposted by Frans Osinga
No context Teletekst
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
No context Teletekst
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Almost entire east of democratic Ukraine, particularly the important east-central gas-producing areas, came under heavy Blitz air attack by fascist Russia overnight. Kyiv lost power around 0110, and my area now on a scheduled outage until 1130. Trains to/from east also delayed.
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Almost entire east of democratic Ukraine, particularly the important east-central gas-producing areas, came under heavy Blitz air attack by fascist Russia overnight. Kyiv lost power around 0110, and my area now on a scheduled outage until 1130. Trains to/from east also delayed.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
⚡️Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drone and missiles to strike targets across the country.
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
⚡️Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
🇺🇦⚔️ How NATO Can Prevent a “Forever War” in Ukraine
Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen and current NATO chief Mark Rutte are calling for decisive action — from deploying troops and air defence systems to actively engaging industry…
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/how-nato-can...
Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen and current NATO chief Mark Rutte are calling for decisive action — from deploying troops and air defence systems to actively engaging industry…
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/how-nato-can...
How NATO Can Prevent a “Forever War” in Ukraine
Ukraine may find itself in a “forever war” if Europe and NATO do not change their strategy of support. Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen a
theukrainianreview.info
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🇺🇦⚔️ How NATO Can Prevent a “Forever War” in Ukraine
Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen and current NATO chief Mark Rutte are calling for decisive action — from deploying troops and air defence systems to actively engaging industry…
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/how-nato-can...
Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen and current NATO chief Mark Rutte are calling for decisive action — from deploying troops and air defence systems to actively engaging industry…
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/how-nato-can...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s New Status: What “Extended Partner” in Joint Expeditionary Force Really Means
🫡 This expands the “circle of mandatory defence” around Ukraine and effectively makes Russia’s war a war against a broader regional system.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/ukraines-new...
🫡 This expands the “circle of mandatory defence” around Ukraine and effectively makes Russia’s war a war against a broader regional system.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/ukraines-new...
Ukraine’s New Status: What “Extended Partner” in JEF Really Means
Ukraine has been granted enhanced partner status in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). It is the first time a state outside the alliance receives this level o
theukrainianreview.info
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s New Status: What “Extended Partner” in Joint Expeditionary Force Really Means
🫡 This expands the “circle of mandatory defence” around Ukraine and effectively makes Russia’s war a war against a broader regional system.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/ukraines-new...
🫡 This expands the “circle of mandatory defence” around Ukraine and effectively makes Russia’s war a war against a broader regional system.
Read more 👀⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/ukraines-new...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
'The American Merops system to identify and take down Russian drones is being deployed to NATO’s eastern flank. As well as being deployed in Poland and Romania, Merops will also be used by Denmark, NATO military officials said.' apnews.com/article/russ...
A new system to identify and take down Russian drones is being deployed to NATO's eastern flank
Poland and Romania are deploying a new weapons system to defend against Russian drones. The American Merops system can identify and target drones using AI, even when communications are jammed.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
'The American Merops system to identify and take down Russian drones is being deployed to NATO’s eastern flank. As well as being deployed in Poland and Romania, Merops will also be used by Denmark, NATO military officials said.' apnews.com/article/russ...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures
Analysts say a purge of the Russian regime’s own supporters is under way as rival factions turn on each other
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Kozenko met with a Dutch Ministry of Defense delegation led by Lt. Gen. André Steur to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air capabilities. Over 300 Ukrainian aviation specialists have already been trained in the Netherlands, with 10 more to follow by year’s end.
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Kozenko met with a Dutch Ministry of Defense delegation led by Lt. Gen. André Steur to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air capabilities. Over 300 Ukrainian aviation specialists have already been trained in the Netherlands, with 10 more to follow by year’s end.
Reposted by Frans Osinga
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there have been 187 drone sightings near high-security military establishments across the UK since the start of 2025.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nearly-200-d...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nearly-200-d...
Nearly 200 drone sightings near UK military sites this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there have been 187 drone sightings near high-security military establishments across the UK since the start of 2025.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there have been 187 drone sightings near high-security military establishments across the UK since the start of 2025.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nearly-200-d...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nearly-200-d...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
Dit zijn opzettelijke acties gericht op het verstoren van het vliegverkeer, zegt HCSS defensie expert Peter Wijninga bij BNR, maar de moeilijkheid met deze incidenten is dat er te weinig detectiesystemen zijn.
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
België wil Nationale Veiligheidsraad bijeenroepen na drone-incursies, ‘zijn opzettelijke acties’
‘We laten niet toe dat onze luchthavens verstoord worden door ongecontroleerde dronevluchten. Dit vraagt om een gecoördineerde en nationale reactie.’
www.bnr.nl
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dit zijn opzettelijke acties gericht op het verstoren van het vliegverkeer, zegt HCSS defensie expert Peter Wijninga bij BNR, maar de moeilijkheid met deze incidenten is dat er te weinig detectiesystemen zijn.
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
www.bnr.nl/nieuws/inter...
Reposted by Frans Osinga
🇺🇦 Ukraine has received the status of an expanded partner of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine is ready to strengthen the potential of JEF and share its experience in countering hybrid aggression, using air defense, using drones, and conducting long-range strikes.
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine is ready to strengthen the potential of JEF and share its experience in countering hybrid aggression, using air defense, using drones, and conducting long-range strikes.
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🇺🇦 Ukraine has received the status of an expanded partner of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine is ready to strengthen the potential of JEF and share its experience in countering hybrid aggression, using air defense, using drones, and conducting long-range strikes.
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine is ready to strengthen the potential of JEF and share its experience in countering hybrid aggression, using air defense, using drones, and conducting long-range strikes.