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Within hours of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity appearing over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry of Defense team promptly contacted SpaceX and proposed solutions to this problem.
- Fedorov
unn.ua/en/news/ukra...
Within hours of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity appearing over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry of Defense team promptly contacted SpaceX and proposed solutions to this problem.
- Fedorov
unn.ua/en/news/ukra...
Ukraine and SpaceX are addressing the issue of Starlink use on Russian UAVs: Fedorov thanked Musk for his quick response
УНН Slider ✎ Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov
thanked Elon Musk for…
unn.ua
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Within hours of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity appearing over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry of Defense team promptly contacted SpaceX and proposed solutions to this problem.
- Fedorov
unn.ua/en/news/ukra...
Within hours of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity appearing over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry of Defense team promptly contacted SpaceX and proposed solutions to this problem.
- Fedorov
unn.ua/en/news/ukra...
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Chancellor Merz:
We are trying to procure air defense systems from around the world that will be made available to Ukraine.Much of the procurement is also being handled by Germany&a European consortium.
We are trying to procure air defense systems from around the world that will be made available to Ukraine.Much of the procurement is also being handled by Germany&a European consortium.
January 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Chancellor Merz:
We are trying to procure air defense systems from around the world that will be made available to Ukraine.Much of the procurement is also being handled by Germany&a European consortium.
We are trying to procure air defense systems from around the world that will be made available to Ukraine.Much of the procurement is also being handled by Germany&a European consortium.
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Canada in talks with Meta on return of news to Facebook as CUSMA review nears www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada in talks with Meta on return of news to Facebook as CUSMA review nears | CBC News
The federal government says its willingness to speak with Meta about the possibility of seeing online news return to Facebook is part of an ongoing conversation Canada is having with the digital giant...
www.cbc.ca
January 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Canada in talks with Meta on return of news to Facebook as CUSMA review nears www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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The attorney general has begun sharing names and photos of Minneapolis protesters—in violation of DOJ rules. These protesters have only been arrested, not convicted.
Yet somehow, the public still hasn’t been told the names of the federal agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing. trib.al/QuihD66
Yet somehow, the public still hasn’t been told the names of the federal agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing. trib.al/QuihD66
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The attorney general has begun sharing names and photos of Minneapolis protesters—in violation of DOJ rules. These protesters have only been arrested, not convicted.
Yet somehow, the public still hasn’t been told the names of the federal agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing. trib.al/QuihD66
Yet somehow, the public still hasn’t been told the names of the federal agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing. trib.al/QuihD66
Note: Starlink (!) is used in attacks, e.g. the passenger train in Ukraine- quite a change from being initially offered by Musk for Ukraine’s self-defense (the same man who tore apart U.S. data security trough chaotic DOGE activity).
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#AwarenessMatters
#DemocracyMatters
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#AwarenessMatters
#DemocracyMatters
German Chancellor Merz:
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Note: Starlink (!) is used in attacks, e.g. the passenger train in Ukraine- quite a change from being initially offered by Musk for Ukraine’s self-defense (the same man who tore apart U.S. data security trough chaotic DOGE activity).
bsky.app/profile/olga...
#AwarenessMatters
#DemocracyMatters
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#AwarenessMatters
#DemocracyMatters
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation
Merz Challenges Trump Over Tariff Threat and Afghanistan Comments
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation while reiterating a commitment to preserving the transatlantic alliance.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation
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German Chancellor Merz:
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
German Chancellor Merz:
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
We are doing everything we can to help #Ukraine. However, we are also seeing the ruthless bombardment of Ukraine's entire civilian infrastructure, especially its energy infrastructure.
These are daily war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine and its people.
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"This order is likely to become a central battleground. President Trump has already demonstrated a willingness to disregard institutional norms, to blur distinctions between political opposition and national security threats, and to frame dissent as disloyalty”
"This order is likely to become a central battleground. President Trump has already demonstrated a willingness to disregard institutional norms, to blur distinctions between political opposition and national security threats, and to frame dissent as disloyalty”
Executive Order 12333: The Most Important Guardrail You Never Heard Of
The Steady State | Steven A. Cash
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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"This order is likely to become a central battleground. President Trump has already demonstrated a willingness to disregard institutional norms, to blur distinctions between political opposition and national security threats, and to frame dissent as disloyalty”
"This order is likely to become a central battleground. President Trump has already demonstrated a willingness to disregard institutional norms, to blur distinctions between political opposition and national security threats, and to frame dissent as disloyalty”
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"Maidan" self-defence troops rally in Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2014, marking the 96th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets and schoolboys were killed during combat on Jan 29, 1918, to protect the new-born Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
"Maidan" self-defence troops rally in Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2014, marking the 96th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets and schoolboys were killed during combat on Jan 29, 1918, to protect the new-born Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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"Maidan" self-defence troops rally in Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2014, marking the 96th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets and schoolboys were killed during combat on Jan 29, 1918, to protect the new-born Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
"Maidan" self-defence troops rally in Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2014, marking the 96th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets and schoolboys were killed during combat on Jan 29, 1918, to protect the new-born Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
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⚡️ 'Repression cannot go unanswered' — EU sanctions Iran over protest crackdown, Russia support.
European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.
European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.
'Repression cannot go unanswered' — EU sanctions Iran over protests crackdown, supporting Russia
European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.
kyivindependent.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
⚡️ 'Repression cannot go unanswered' — EU sanctions Iran over protest crackdown, Russia support.
European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.
European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.
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💙💛A woman looks at a crater left in the ground after shelling in Makiivka, Donetsk region, #OTD Jan 27, 2015
The rockets were fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow rebels. EU leaders tough new sanctions against Russia on Jan 29 in response to a bloody upsurge in fighting blamed on Moscow.
The rockets were fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow rebels. EU leaders tough new sanctions against Russia on Jan 29 in response to a bloody upsurge in fighting blamed on Moscow.
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
💙💛A woman looks at a crater left in the ground after shelling in Makiivka, Donetsk region, #OTD Jan 27, 2015
The rockets were fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow rebels. EU leaders tough new sanctions against Russia on Jan 29 in response to a bloody upsurge in fighting blamed on Moscow.
The rockets were fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow rebels. EU leaders tough new sanctions against Russia on Jan 29 in response to a bloody upsurge in fighting blamed on Moscow.
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The British Greenhill siege artillery battery constructed by Captain Chapman of the Royal Engineers facing the Russian fortifications during the Siege of Sevastopol #OTD 29 January 1855 during the Crimean War in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Lithograph by William Simpson.
The British Greenhill siege artillery battery constructed by Captain Chapman of the Royal Engineers facing the Russian fortifications during the Siege of Sevastopol #OTD 29 January 1855 during the Crimean War in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Lithograph by William Simpson.
January 29, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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The British Greenhill siege artillery battery constructed by Captain Chapman of the Royal Engineers facing the Russian fortifications during the Siege of Sevastopol #OTD 29 January 1855 during the Crimean War in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Lithograph by William Simpson.
The British Greenhill siege artillery battery constructed by Captain Chapman of the Royal Engineers facing the Russian fortifications during the Siege of Sevastopol #OTD 29 January 1855 during the Crimean War in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Lithograph by William Simpson.
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Starting in an hour!
This talk tomorrow on disinformation with @eliothiggins.bsky.social and @cward1e.bsky.social will take place at a slightly later time than originally advertised. Join us live at 6pm CET/12pm EST to ask your own questions. discord.gg/rDW7Z6aQ?eve...
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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This would be a MAJOR win for Dems. Getting them to separate DHS out of the six-bill funding package means a shutdown wouldn’t risk Head Start, SSI payments, Section 8, NIH, etc. Four days ago, I doubt this would have worked. But with republicans’ backs against the wall, it seems within reach.
Latest intel: The 5 govt funding bills will pass, & the 6th, the DHS bill, will get a continuing resolution to buy time to negotiate whatever these conditions in ICE are. The fight right now btwn Schumer & the White House is how long that CR will be. The WH wants 3 months; Schumer wants 1-2 weeks.
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This would be a MAJOR win for Dems. Getting them to separate DHS out of the six-bill funding package means a shutdown wouldn’t risk Head Start, SSI payments, Section 8, NIH, etc. Four days ago, I doubt this would have worked. But with republicans’ backs against the wall, it seems within reach.
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The public tends to view AI as labor-replacing rather than labor-creating.
And this perception erodes trust in democracy and political engagement with technology.
This could be a major problem facing many countries as AI scales--if it replaces jobs.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
And this perception erodes trust in democracy and political engagement with technology.
This could be a major problem facing many countries as AI scales--if it replaces jobs.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The public tends to view AI as labor-replacing rather than labor-creating.
And this perception erodes trust in democracy and political engagement with technology.
This could be a major problem facing many countries as AI scales--if it replaces jobs.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
And this perception erodes trust in democracy and political engagement with technology.
This could be a major problem facing many countries as AI scales--if it replaces jobs.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Terrorist Russia is increasing its use of Starlink in its drones to kill Ukrainians, according to the latest InformNapalm investigation.
InformNapalm: How Russia Is Scaling the Use of Starlink on Strike Drones and Circumventing Sanctions
Satellite terminals empower Russian drones to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare and expand long-range strikes, revealing new sanction evasion schemes.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Terrorist Russia is increasing its use of Starlink in its drones to kill Ukrainians, according to the latest InformNapalm investigation.
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A very important CNN piece on the disastrous diplomatic failures of the past, and on where Trump’s current negotiations with Russia are heading
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A very important CNN piece on the disastrous diplomatic failures of the past, and on where Trump’s current negotiations with Russia are heading
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Important and good decision!
Now do russia.
Now do russia.
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Important and good decision!
Now do russia.
Now do russia.
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Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2009, a rally & service on a grave of dead students & schoolboys to mark the 91th Anni. of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys died on Jan 29, 1918, during the fight to protect the new Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2009, a rally & service on a grave of dead students & schoolboys to mark the 91th Anni. of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys died on Jan 29, 1918, during the fight to protect the new Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
January 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2009, a rally & service on a grave of dead students & schoolboys to mark the 91th Anni. of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys died on Jan 29, 1918, during the fight to protect the new Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
Kyiv #OTD Jan 29, 2009, a rally & service on a grave of dead students & schoolboys to mark the 91th Anni. of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys died on Jan 29, 1918, during the fight to protect the new Ukraine's People Republic against Bolshevik aggression.
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⚡️Ukraine war latest live: 'The enemy is likely preparing an offensive' — Ukrainian forces report more aerial strikes in Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine war latest updates: Russian aircraft, radar station, drone control centres destroyed in multiple attacks, General Staff says (10)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 10 times today. Ukrainian forces struck several Russian military targets, including an aircraft, the Gen...
kyivindependent.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: 'The enemy is likely preparing an offensive' — Ukrainian forces report more aerial strikes in Pokrovsk sector.
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Under authoritarian regimes, public spheres — streets, parks, neighborhood — become testing grounds for authoritarian rituals of humiliation and domination.
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Under authoritarian regimes, public spheres — streets, parks, neighborhood — become testing grounds for authoritarian rituals of humiliation and domination.
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Supporters and members of the Ukrainian nationalist party "Svoboda" (Freedom) carry torches during a march in Kyiv #OTD January 29, 2016, to mark the 98th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty, about 130 km northeast of Kyiv.
Supporters and members of the Ukrainian nationalist party "Svoboda" (Freedom) carry torches during a march in Kyiv #OTD January 29, 2016, to mark the 98th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty, about 130 km northeast of Kyiv.
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Supporters and members of the Ukrainian nationalist party "Svoboda" (Freedom) carry torches during a march in Kyiv #OTD January 29, 2016, to mark the 98th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty, about 130 km northeast of Kyiv.
Supporters and members of the Ukrainian nationalist party "Svoboda" (Freedom) carry torches during a march in Kyiv #OTD January 29, 2016, to mark the 98th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty, about 130 km northeast of Kyiv.
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Activists of Freedom, Ukraine nationalists march in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv late #OTD January 29, 2012 marking the 94th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys were killed during a combat on 29 Jan, 1918 against Bolsheviks.
Activists of Freedom, Ukraine nationalists march in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv late #OTD January 29, 2012 marking the 94th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys were killed during a combat on 29 Jan, 1918 against Bolsheviks.
January 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Activists of Freedom, Ukraine nationalists march in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv late #OTD January 29, 2012 marking the 94th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys were killed during a combat on 29 Jan, 1918 against Bolsheviks.
Activists of Freedom, Ukraine nationalists march in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv late #OTD January 29, 2012 marking the 94th anniversary of a battle near the small city of Kruty.
300 students, cadets & schoolboys were killed during a combat on 29 Jan, 1918 against Bolsheviks.
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Gabbard’s job deals with foreign intelligence.
“Either Director Gabbard believes there was a legitimate foreign intelligence nexus ... or she is once again demonstrating her utter lack of fitness for office." trib.al/Cyshfwi
“Either Director Gabbard believes there was a legitimate foreign intelligence nexus ... or she is once again demonstrating her utter lack of fitness for office." trib.al/Cyshfwi
WTF Was Tulsi Gabbard Doing at FBI Raid of Georgia Election Office?
The director of national intelligence oversaw operations as the FBI searched the Fulton County’s election operations center.
trib.al
January 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Gabbard’s job deals with foreign intelligence.
“Either Director Gabbard believes there was a legitimate foreign intelligence nexus ... or she is once again demonstrating her utter lack of fitness for office." trib.al/Cyshfwi
“Either Director Gabbard believes there was a legitimate foreign intelligence nexus ... or she is once again demonstrating her utter lack of fitness for office." trib.al/Cyshfwi
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As the Rada, Ukrainian Parliament, debated the amnesty for the prisoners of the riots of the past days, the protesters do not leave the camp in Independence Square.
In the picture protesters praying in Independence Square in Kyiv, #OTD January 29, 2014.
As the Rada, Ukrainian Parliament, debated the amnesty for the prisoners of the riots of the past days, the protesters do not leave the camp in Independence Square.
In the picture protesters praying in Independence Square in Kyiv, #OTD January 29, 2014.
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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As the Rada, Ukrainian Parliament, debated the amnesty for the prisoners of the riots of the past days, the protesters do not leave the camp in Independence Square.
In the picture protesters praying in Independence Square in Kyiv, #OTD January 29, 2014.
As the Rada, Ukrainian Parliament, debated the amnesty for the prisoners of the riots of the past days, the protesters do not leave the camp in Independence Square.
In the picture protesters praying in Independence Square in Kyiv, #OTD January 29, 2014.