Thor Erik Skarpen
@skarpen.bsky.social
PR & communications specialist, empathy, strategy and the big picture of what makes up a better tomorrow
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Great powers do not ask for security guarantees, they give them. The fact we are asking for them proves we are not one.
This might be evidence to treat us accordingly.
This might be evidence to treat us accordingly.
⚡️Senior Russian official says Moscow needs 'security guarantees.
"We recognize that a peaceful settlement in Ukraine must take into account Ukraine's security interests, but the key importance... is Russia's security interests,” Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Feb. 10.
"We recognize that a peaceful settlement in Ukraine must take into account Ukraine's security interests, but the key importance... is Russia's security interests,” Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Feb. 10.
Senior Russian official says Moscow needs 'security guarantees'
"We recognize that a peaceful settlement in Ukraine must take into account Ukraine's security interests, but the key importance, of course, is Russia's security interests,” Deputy Russian Foreign Mini...
kyivindependent.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Great powers do not ask for security guarantees, they give them. The fact we are asking for them proves we are not one.
This might be evidence to treat us accordingly.
This might be evidence to treat us accordingly.
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There is a bitter irony in how a state that for years was represented in the House by someone in Helen Chenoweth-Hage who was convinced that Washington wanted to send paramilitaries in "black helicopters" to crush free Idaho is now witnessing such federal repression at the hands of her own party
A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
There is a bitter irony in how a state that for years was represented in the House by someone in Helen Chenoweth-Hage who was convinced that Washington wanted to send paramilitaries in "black helicopters" to crush free Idaho is now witnessing such federal repression at the hands of her own party
Viktig agurknytt
From today’s Russian papers: cucumber prices in Russia jump 42.85% in a month, number of loss-making companies rising, wage arrears growing, “…gap between pensions & wages increasing.” #ReadingRussia
Russia: wage arrears growing, cucumber prices jump 43% in a month
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Viktig agurknytt
Quislings: Jagland and his buddy Rød-Larsen.
Norway's ex-PM Jagland served as a middleman for Russia for 5 years while running the Council of Europe.
Epstein used this channel to help Russia build leverage on Trump.
Trump is compromised, and Jagland is a traitor
Epstein used this channel to help Russia build leverage on Trump.
Trump is compromised, and Jagland is a traitor
February 8, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Quislings: Jagland and his buddy Rød-Larsen.
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While the fake negotiations around Iran‘s nuclear program go on, the slaughter of people in Iran is escalating to the extent that even the morgues are overheating and burning down. Even the regime admitted that is running out of space to store bodies.
February 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
While the fake negotiations around Iran‘s nuclear program go on, the slaughter of people in Iran is escalating to the extent that even the morgues are overheating and burning down. Even the regime admitted that is running out of space to store bodies.
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Feb 2022: “We will not invade Ukraine”
Feb 2023: “You made us invade Ukraine”
The Tankie prayer of narcissism. "We won't. You made me".
Feb 2023: “You made us invade Ukraine”
The Tankie prayer of narcissism. "We won't. You made me".
February 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Feb 2022: “We will not invade Ukraine”
Feb 2023: “You made us invade Ukraine”
The Tankie prayer of narcissism. "We won't. You made me".
Feb 2023: “You made us invade Ukraine”
The Tankie prayer of narcissism. "We won't. You made me".
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To unleash the potential of Europe, President Christine Lagarde highlights the importance of making progress on the digital euro, simplifying legislation and fostering innovation.
Watch the press conference www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c6h...
@president.ecb.europa.eu
Watch the press conference www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c6h...
@president.ecb.europa.eu
February 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
To unleash the potential of Europe, President Christine Lagarde highlights the importance of making progress on the digital euro, simplifying legislation and fostering innovation.
Watch the press conference www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c6h...
@president.ecb.europa.eu
Watch the press conference www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c6h...
@president.ecb.europa.eu
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French trolling is just superb.
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
French trolling is just superb.
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👀❗️The Russians are writing that their Starlinks have been turned off across the entire front. Let’s wait for official information!
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
👀❗️The Russians are writing that their Starlinks have been turned off across the entire front. Let’s wait for official information!
Revealing
🚨🚨Poland to examine “increasingly likely possibility that pedophilia scandal was co-organized by intelligence services” in Moscow.
Read the full story below. 🖇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Read the full story below. 🖇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Revealing
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Does Putin have pictures and videos of Trump graping children? I think so. Is Trump being blackmailed? That isn't necessary. Trump will do what you want if you just bribe him.
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Does Putin have pictures and videos of Trump graping children? I think so. Is Trump being blackmailed? That isn't necessary. Trump will do what you want if you just bribe him.
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Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap' www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap'
The release of more than three million new documents relating to the late sex offender gives credence to claims made by senior security officials: that Epstein was working on behalf of Moscow.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap' www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
The Russian documentary films on Donald must be way more interesting than the documentary on Melania.
Sadly, there will be no world premiére as long as Donald does what Putin tells him.
Sadly, there will be no world premiére as long as Donald does what Putin tells him.
❗️Epstein could have worked for the KGB and been part of a large-scale blackmail operation: references to Moscow and Putin, — Daily Mail
Epstein could have led one of the world’s largest operations to compromise influential people, acting in the interests of Russian special services and Israel.
Epstein could have led one of the world’s largest operations to compromise influential people, acting in the interests of Russian special services and Israel.
February 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The Russian documentary films on Donald must be way more interesting than the documentary on Melania.
Sadly, there will be no world premiére as long as Donald does what Putin tells him.
Sadly, there will be no world premiére as long as Donald does what Putin tells him.
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"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now.
#AccountabilityIsComing
#AccountabilityIsComing
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now.
#AccountabilityIsComing
#AccountabilityIsComing
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Remarkable stat.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 26, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Remarkable stat.
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Norway just delivered critical missiles from its own stockpiles to Ukraine
In return, Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov offered access to DELTA battlefield data and lessons from modern warfare that no NATO ally can learn any other way euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/22/u...
In return, Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov offered access to DELTA battlefield data and lessons from modern warfare that no NATO ally can learn any other way euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/22/u...
Ukraine’s air defense just got turbo boost from Norway
With new missiles deployed, Kyiv now has sharper tools to intercept threats aimed at its power infrastructure.
euromaidanpress.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Norway just delivered critical missiles from its own stockpiles to Ukraine
In return, Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov offered access to DELTA battlefield data and lessons from modern warfare that no NATO ally can learn any other way euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/22/u...
In return, Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov offered access to DELTA battlefield data and lessons from modern warfare that no NATO ally can learn any other way euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/22/u...
👀👀👀
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
👀👀👀
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The Trump administration apparently blinking first on economic war with Europe is good news. If everyone can slow-walk talks on a "deal" it will be even better. But it would be dangerous to assume the crisis is definitely over. And I don't think the damage to NATO can be undone.
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The Trump administration apparently blinking first on economic war with Europe is good news. If everyone can slow-walk talks on a "deal" it will be even better. But it would be dangerous to assume the crisis is definitely over. And I don't think the damage to NATO can be undone.
Rutte has been silent for a good while now, perhaps he should keep it that way
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
NATO’s Rutte says Europe should actually ‘be happy’ Trump’s in charge
“I’m not popular with you now because I’m defending Donald Trump,” says military alliance chief as U.S. president menaces Greenland.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Rutte has been silent for a good while now, perhaps he should keep it that way
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Yes, more evidence like this, so more Americans understand what’s going on
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Yes, more evidence like this, so more Americans understand what’s going on
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Yet again @anderspucknielsen.dk hits the nail on the head, this time with his explanation on how Trump's obsession with Greenland is equal parts strategy, narcissism and brain numbing stupidity.
Trump's obsession with Greenland
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Yet again @anderspucknielsen.dk hits the nail on the head, this time with his explanation on how Trump's obsession with Greenland is equal parts strategy, narcissism and brain numbing stupidity.
Clear sighted as always
🇮🇹🇪🇺 Former Italian PM Mario Draghi:
Europe has many enemies - perhaps never as many as now - both internal and external enemies.
We want to preserve our Europe. First, we have to overcome our self-inflicted weaknesses.
Europe has many enemies - perhaps never as many as now - both internal and external enemies.
We want to preserve our Europe. First, we have to overcome our self-inflicted weaknesses.
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Clear sighted as always
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People need to stop seeing the hand of Putin everywhere. Trump does what he does because he's a vain, stupid person who is gripped with megalomania and narcissism. Don't go for complicated explanations when the simple one is in front of you.
Tom, do you think it's possible that Putin himself put Trump up to this Greenland scheme simply because he knows it will destroy NATO from within?
Or is it simply Trump seeing a big island and thinking "I want it".
Or something else?
Or is it simply Trump seeing a big island and thinking "I want it".
Or something else?
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 AM
People need to stop seeing the hand of Putin everywhere. Trump does what he does because he's a vain, stupid person who is gripped with megalomania and narcissism. Don't go for complicated explanations when the simple one is in front of you.
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Question in Copenhagen: why is Trump focussed on a Russian threat that doesn't exist (in Greenland) as opposed to one where it does (Ukraine)?
January 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Question in Copenhagen: why is Trump focussed on a Russian threat that doesn't exist (in Greenland) as opposed to one where it does (Ukraine)?