Rosemary Thomas
@rozzthomas.bsky.social
🇺🇦 Former diplomat: Eastern Europe and IHL. Ex Ambassador to Belarus. EU Border Mission in Ukraine. Here to support Ukraine and Belarus. NAFO Fella traveller.
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After reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open,Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina spoke about the importance of the strong support she has received from Ukrainians
Svitolina said that it's a great feeling for her to bring "little light"to Ukrainians,who endure the harshest winter of war
Svitolina said that it's a great feeling for her to bring "little light"to Ukrainians,who endure the harshest winter of war
January 28, 2026 at 5:08 PM
After reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open,Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina spoke about the importance of the strong support she has received from Ukrainians
Svitolina said that it's a great feeling for her to bring "little light"to Ukrainians,who endure the harshest winter of war
Svitolina said that it's a great feeling for her to bring "little light"to Ukrainians,who endure the harshest winter of war
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🙏 Zelensky: Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region. In any country, a drone strike on a civilian train would be viewed as terrorism.
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
🙏 Zelensky: Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region. In any country, a drone strike on a civilian train would be viewed as terrorism.
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
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Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that the russians are equipping drones with Starlink satellite systems and stressed the need for a quick response to this problem.
en.interfax.com.ua/news/general...
en.interfax.com.ua/news/general...
Fedorov: Russia launches drones with Starlink, we need to react to this very quickly
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that the Russians are equipping drones with Starlink satellite systems and stressed the need for a quick response to this problem.
en.interfax.com.ua
January 27, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that the russians are equipping drones with Starlink satellite systems and stressed the need for a quick response to this problem.
en.interfax.com.ua/news/general...
en.interfax.com.ua/news/general...
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Russia also targeted Kryvyi Rih last night. A Shahed drone struck a residential building, sparking a fire that burned throughout the night.
January 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Russia also targeted Kryvyi Rih last night. A Shahed drone struck a residential building, sparking a fire that burned throughout the night.
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On the evening of January 26, the Russian army struck a specialized school in Kharkiv that serves children with special educational needs.
All the windows were blown out, the heating and lighting systems damaged, and part of the equipment destroyed.
All the windows were blown out, the heating and lighting systems damaged, and part of the equipment destroyed.
January 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
On the evening of January 26, the Russian army struck a specialized school in Kharkiv that serves children with special educational needs.
All the windows were blown out, the heating and lighting systems damaged, and part of the equipment destroyed.
All the windows were blown out, the heating and lighting systems damaged, and part of the equipment destroyed.
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14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags
Source: baltics.liveuamap.com/en/2026/27-j...
14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags
Source: baltics.liveuamap.com/en/2026/27-j...
14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that ta...
14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that ta...
baltics.liveuamap.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags
Source: baltics.liveuamap.com/en/2026/27-j...
14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags
Source: baltics.liveuamap.com/en/2026/27-j...
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❗️Fourteen European countries - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - issued a joint statement warning Russia that its "shadow fleet"
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM
❗️Fourteen European countries - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - issued a joint statement warning Russia that its "shadow fleet"
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The Russians also struck the Lviv region, destroying an active facility linked to the Druzhba pipeline, which supplied oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
January 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Russians also struck the Lviv region, destroying an active facility linked to the Druzhba pipeline, which supplied oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
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🤬 Russians massively attacked Odesa at night. Search continues for people under the rubble. 22 people injured.
January 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM
🤬 Russians massively attacked Odesa at night. Search continues for people under the rubble. 22 people injured.
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Fellas, can we get a #NAFO #NAFOBOOST for this fine gentleman and his crew?
He and his, march the streets of Washington DC, day after day, rain and sub0 temp, for 💙YEARS🤯 advocating for Ukraine and support of Ukraine from the US Congress. True heros. Slava Ukraini friends!
linktr.ee/Ukrainerally
He and his, march the streets of Washington DC, day after day, rain and sub0 temp, for 💙YEARS🤯 advocating for Ukraine and support of Ukraine from the US Congress. True heros. Slava Ukraini friends!
linktr.ee/Ukrainerally
January 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Fellas, can we get a #NAFO #NAFOBOOST for this fine gentleman and his crew?
He and his, march the streets of Washington DC, day after day, rain and sub0 temp, for 💙YEARS🤯 advocating for Ukraine and support of Ukraine from the US Congress. True heros. Slava Ukraini friends!
linktr.ee/Ukrainerally
He and his, march the streets of Washington DC, day after day, rain and sub0 temp, for 💙YEARS🤯 advocating for Ukraine and support of Ukraine from the US Congress. True heros. Slava Ukraini friends!
linktr.ee/Ukrainerally
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: This is a clear lesson from history: when hatred against one people does not stop, others cannot remain indifferent and stand aside.
Aggression and contempt for the lives of people and entire nations must never prevail…
Aggression and contempt for the lives of people and entire nations must never prevail…
January 27, 2026 at 11:06 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: This is a clear lesson from history: when hatred against one people does not stop, others cannot remain indifferent and stand aside.
Aggression and contempt for the lives of people and entire nations must never prevail…
Aggression and contempt for the lives of people and entire nations must never prevail…
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The Ministry of Defence has launched a new competition to develop a low-cost interceptor intended to counter drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range with up to 7,000 produced per year.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-laun...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-laun...
Britain launches new Goshawk interceptor project
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new competition to develop a low-cost interceptor intended to counter drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range with up to 7,000 produced per year.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The Ministry of Defence has launched a new competition to develop a low-cost interceptor intended to counter drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close range with up to 7,000 produced per year.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-laun...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-laun...
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"Zelenskyy and Budanov are 'satanists.' They can only be defeated through prayer." - said Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Orthodox insanity in Russia continues.
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
"Zelenskyy and Budanov are 'satanists.' They can only be defeated through prayer." - said Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Orthodox insanity in Russia continues.
Well, he did manage to keep a straight face.
Russian clown Peskov:
"We have problems with Poland and Baltic states.
For some reason, they are always afraid of us, they demonize us. Everyone who comes to power there begins to hate Russia and the Russians."
For some reason? 🤡
FOR SOME REASON. 😂🤡😂🤡
"We have problems with Poland and Baltic states.
For some reason, they are always afraid of us, they demonize us. Everyone who comes to power there begins to hate Russia and the Russians."
For some reason? 🤡
FOR SOME REASON. 😂🤡😂🤡
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Well, he did manage to keep a straight face.
No security guarantee made by the US can be taken seriously under the current administration.
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
No security guarantee made by the US can be taken seriously under the current administration.
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Sounds like something the U.S. would do...
January 27, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Sounds like something the U.S. would do...
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This is factually inaccurate but entirely in keeping with Russian propaganda.
I wonder why that would be?
I wonder why that would be?
January 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This is factually inaccurate but entirely in keeping with Russian propaganda.
I wonder why that would be?
I wonder why that would be?
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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. We remember the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, an atrocity born of hatred and dehumanisation. We recommit to standing against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. We remember the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, an atrocity born of hatred and dehumanisation. We recommit to standing against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
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"43 buildings and 122 apartment units fell under the drone attack in Odesa's Prymorskiy Neighborhood," kyivindependent.com/mass-russian...
'Colossal destruction' – Russian drone strike on Odesa kills 3, injures 35, more may be under rubble
Odesa was the hardest hit among Ukrainian cities overnight.
kyivindependent.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
"43 buildings and 122 apartment units fell under the drone attack in Odesa's Prymorskiy Neighborhood," kyivindependent.com/mass-russian...
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This. I'm not a BBC-basher but IMO Mason is a poor political journalist. It's not that he's 'biased' per se, it's that he reports politics as a kind of giggly spectator sport and as such is preoccupied with spectacle, talking up 'exciting' events rather than analysing them. 1/2
~ Chris Mason, the BBC's Farage fanboy - The New World ~
https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sack-chris-mason-the-bbcs-farage-fanboy/
https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sack-chris-mason-the-bbcs-farage-fanboy/
Chris Mason, the BBC's Farage fanboy - The New World
The corporation's political editor has penned another piece cheering on Reform after Suella Braverman defected to the party
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
This. I'm not a BBC-basher but IMO Mason is a poor political journalist. It's not that he's 'biased' per se, it's that he reports politics as a kind of giggly spectator sport and as such is preoccupied with spectacle, talking up 'exciting' events rather than analysing them. 1/2
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The BBC's swerve into politics as gossipy entertainment began a long time ago.
You could already see it back in the days when Nick Robinson was tittering outside Downing Street back in the last century.
You could already see it back in the days when Nick Robinson was tittering outside Downing Street back in the last century.
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The BBC's swerve into politics as gossipy entertainment began a long time ago.
You could already see it back in the days when Nick Robinson was tittering outside Downing Street back in the last century.
You could already see it back in the days when Nick Robinson was tittering outside Downing Street back in the last century.
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Your reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Your reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
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russia hit a passenger train near Kharkiv with 3 kamikaze drones.
There were 291 passengers on board. At least 2 of them have been hospitalized.
#RussiaIsATerroristState infested with war criminals.
Help protect people from their deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
There were 291 passengers on board. At least 2 of them have been hospitalized.
#RussiaIsATerroristState infested with war criminals.
Help protect people from their deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
russia hit a passenger train near Kharkiv with 3 kamikaze drones.
There were 291 passengers on board. At least 2 of them have been hospitalized.
#RussiaIsATerroristState infested with war criminals.
Help protect people from their deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
There were 291 passengers on board. At least 2 of them have been hospitalized.
#RussiaIsATerroristState infested with war criminals.
Help protect people from their deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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For the 426th consecutive day, Georgians are protesting in Tbilisi and 7 other cities. 🇬🇪
January 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
For the 426th consecutive day, Georgians are protesting in Tbilisi and 7 other cities. 🇬🇪
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Today we remember the six million Jews and countless others murdered in the Holocaust.
In the face of growing antisemitism, honoring this memory is more important than ever.
As a warning against hatred and intolerance, to ensure every day that we mean it when we say #NeverAgain.
In the face of growing antisemitism, honoring this memory is more important than ever.
As a warning against hatred and intolerance, to ensure every day that we mean it when we say #NeverAgain.
#NeverAgain is now.
Today, we remember the unprecedented horrors of the Holocaust and honour the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered.
The EU is determined to combat antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Today, tomorrow, always.
Today, we remember the unprecedented horrors of the Holocaust and honour the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered.
The EU is determined to combat antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Today, tomorrow, always.
January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today we remember the six million Jews and countless others murdered in the Holocaust.
In the face of growing antisemitism, honoring this memory is more important than ever.
As a warning against hatred and intolerance, to ensure every day that we mean it when we say #NeverAgain.
In the face of growing antisemitism, honoring this memory is more important than ever.
As a warning against hatred and intolerance, to ensure every day that we mean it when we say #NeverAgain.