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Trump likes Putin and Russia. Trump wants to "get along" with Putin and with Russia. When under intense pressure, he makes vague threats about punishing Russia which he then ignores, or converts into diplomatic favours for Russia. None of this is likely to change.
August 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump likes Putin and Russia. Trump wants to "get along" with Putin and with Russia. When under intense pressure, he makes vague threats about punishing Russia which he then ignores, or converts into diplomatic favours for Russia. None of this is likely to change.
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Narasta fala prorosyjskich nastrojów i niechęci do walczącej Ukrainy, kreowanych przez Kreml na bazie autentycznych lęków i emocji. Rolą polityków jest zatrzymanie tej fali, nie płynięcie na niej. To test na patriotyzm i dojrzałość całej polskiej klasy politycznej.
September 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Narasta fala prorosyjskich nastrojów i niechęci do walczącej Ukrainy, kreowanych przez Kreml na bazie autentycznych lęków i emocji. Rolą polityków jest zatrzymanie tej fali, nie płynięcie na niej. To test na patriotyzm i dojrzałość całej polskiej klasy politycznej.
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“Any deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine is likely to trigger a military response from the Alliance”.
That is what we should have said back in 2014, and even more so in January 2022.
If we had not been heard, the risk would have had to be turned into reality.
We would not be where we are today.
That is what we should have said back in 2014, and even more so in January 2022.
If we had not been heard, the risk would have had to be turned into reality.
We would not be where we are today.
Vladimir Putin said today that any deployment of Western troops in Ukraine would risk a Russian military response.
Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be ‘legitimate targets’ for Russia
Kremlin leader delivers another warning as Kyiv’s Western allies weigh security guarantees that would follow a peace deal or ceasefire.
ow.ly
September 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“Any deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine is likely to trigger a military response from the Alliance”.
That is what we should have said back in 2014, and even more so in January 2022.
If we had not been heard, the risk would have had to be turned into reality.
We would not be where we are today.
That is what we should have said back in 2014, and even more so in January 2022.
If we had not been heard, the risk would have had to be turned into reality.
We would not be where we are today.
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Reminder that Putin has never said he wants a trilateral meeting, had never said he would respect Ukrainian sovereignty, and has never said he wants to end the war. Not to be a downer, but the discussion of security guarantees is premature.
August 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Reminder that Putin has never said he wants a trilateral meeting, had never said he would respect Ukrainian sovereignty, and has never said he wants to end the war. Not to be a downer, but the discussion of security guarantees is premature.
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There are states that don’t take security seriously, states that really don’t take security seriously, and states that really really don’t take security seriously.
And then there is Spain.
therecord.media/spain-awards...
And then there is Spain.
therecord.media/spain-awards...
Spain awards Huawei contracts to manage intelligence agency wiretaps
Huawei will manage and store judicially authorized wiretaps in Spain, under a contract that bucks the trend of Western governments restricting use of the Chinese tech company's products and services.
therecord.media
July 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
There are states that don’t take security seriously, states that really don’t take security seriously, and states that really really don’t take security seriously.
And then there is Spain.
therecord.media/spain-awards...
And then there is Spain.
therecord.media/spain-awards...
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Russia, China and America have formed an alliance in one area: spreading bullshit around Europe.
I have written in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social about Trump's attempts to dismantle European fact checking.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
I have written in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social about Trump's attempts to dismantle European fact checking.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
The disinformation war on Europe
China, Russia and the US hard right now all look at Europe in the same way - as an opponent to be countered
www.thenewworld.co.uk
July 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Russia, China and America have formed an alliance in one area: spreading bullshit around Europe.
I have written in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social about Trump's attempts to dismantle European fact checking.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
I have written in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social about Trump's attempts to dismantle European fact checking.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
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Iran has been attacked by a nuclear power. It should disarm, pledge neutrality and cede land for peace in case Israel lashes out.
Apparently that's how this works.
Apparently that's how this works.
Netanyahu hoodwinked Western leaders again! Following their lukewarm criticism of his genocidal campaign in Gaza, he launched an unprovoked attack on Iran to force them to back him, and drop their qualms about his genocide. And they have taken the bait!
June 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Iran has been attacked by a nuclear power. It should disarm, pledge neutrality and cede land for peace in case Israel lashes out.
Apparently that's how this works.
Apparently that's how this works.
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🦅🇺🇦 Drone operators of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade evacuated two Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, Leleka and Mara, from the battlefield.
👀 The uniqueness of the operation lies in the fact that the winged drones were rescued by another drone.
👀 The uniqueness of the operation lies in the fact that the winged drones were rescued by another drone.
May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🦅🇺🇦 Drone operators of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade evacuated two Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, Leleka and Mara, from the battlefield.
👀 The uniqueness of the operation lies in the fact that the winged drones were rescued by another drone.
👀 The uniqueness of the operation lies in the fact that the winged drones were rescued by another drone.
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🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦 A meeting of EU foreign ministers on Ukraine will take place in Britain today, May 12, - Reuters.
❗️ The representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the EU will attend.
👀 Lammy is expected to announce further sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia.
❗️ The representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the EU will attend.
👀 Lammy is expected to announce further sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia.
May 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦 A meeting of EU foreign ministers on Ukraine will take place in Britain today, May 12, - Reuters.
❗️ The representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the EU will attend.
👀 Lammy is expected to announce further sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia.
❗️ The representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the EU will attend.
👀 Lammy is expected to announce further sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia.
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There has been an elephant in my classroom all semester & it is too big to ignore. In this essay, I address the elephant brianwhitmore.substack.com/p/strange-ne...
Strange New World
Global Putinism, Gangsterism, and the Crisis of the West
brianwhitmore.substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
There has been an elephant in my classroom all semester & it is too big to ignore. In this essay, I address the elephant brianwhitmore.substack.com/p/strange-ne...
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Ukraine doesn’t need America to win the war. Ukraine needs Europe to realize together we can win the war without America, assume responsibility, and make it happen.
April 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ukraine doesn’t need America to win the war. Ukraine needs Europe to realize together we can win the war without America, assume responsibility, and make it happen.
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After Trump has made clear that he is nothing but a junior partner of Putin, he has no role to play in any ceasefire negotiations between Russia & Ukraine.
Is Trump so dumb that he does not even understands that?
Is Trump so dumb that he does not even understands that?
April 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
After Trump has made clear that he is nothing but a junior partner of Putin, he has no role to play in any ceasefire negotiations between Russia & Ukraine.
Is Trump so dumb that he does not even understands that?
Is Trump so dumb that he does not even understands that?
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You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
April 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
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Washington has switched off a satellite transmitting RFE/RL into Russia, terminated satellite contracts carrying Current Time program -- the best of its kind.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Radio Free Europe says Washington shut off its Russian broadcast despite restraining order
Washington has switched off a satellite transmitting the US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty into Russia, chief executive Stephen Capus said Thursday. Although the station won a temporary restra...
www.france24.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Washington has switched off a satellite transmitting RFE/RL into Russia, terminated satellite contracts carrying Current Time program -- the best of its kind.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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We are very upset a fascist has been barred from standing for president after a criminal conviction.
This is the official leftist position.
This is the official leftist position.
When Turkey's courts ban Erdogan's frontrunning Presidential opponent, the liberal mind rebels and rejects forthwith Erdogan's argument that the law is the law. When France's courts do they same, the liberal mind rejoices & parrots the law is the law. Mind-boggling hypocrisy!
March 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are very upset a fascist has been barred from standing for president after a criminal conviction.
This is the official leftist position.
This is the official leftist position.
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🛰️🇪🇺🇺🇦 Zelensky: "We also agreed with partners from some countries, this is a European initiative, Ukraine's access to intelligence, relevant technologies, satellites that our European colleagues have."
March 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🛰️🇪🇺🇺🇦 Zelensky: "We also agreed with partners from some countries, this is a European initiative, Ukraine's access to intelligence, relevant technologies, satellites that our European colleagues have."
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Trump is both a bully and a coward. Americans are falling for the bully--Ukraine has to force the coward to the surface. The change is in the USA, not Ukraine.
March 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Trump is both a bully and a coward. Americans are falling for the bully--Ukraine has to force the coward to the surface. The change is in the USA, not Ukraine.
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🇪🇺🚫 "The EU is not going to lift sanctions against Russia until the war is over," — Ursula von der Leyen
🗣️ "It is clear that security guarantees are needed, but Ukraine itself must determine the common vision for ending the conflict. Sanctions are very important, they cause pain."
🗣️ "It is clear that security guarantees are needed, but Ukraine itself must determine the common vision for ending the conflict. Sanctions are very important, they cause pain."
March 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🇪🇺🚫 "The EU is not going to lift sanctions against Russia until the war is over," — Ursula von der Leyen
🗣️ "It is clear that security guarantees are needed, but Ukraine itself must determine the common vision for ending the conflict. Sanctions are very important, they cause pain."
🗣️ "It is clear that security guarantees are needed, but Ukraine itself must determine the common vision for ending the conflict. Sanctions are very important, they cause pain."
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American officials went door to door in Greenland’s capital looking for residents who would welcome a visit from Usha Vance during her upcoming trip—and every single one of them said no, according to a Danish TV report 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.thedailybeast.com/us-officials...
www.thedailybeast.com/us-officials...
U.S. Officials Learned What Greenlanders Think of Usha Vance Visit in Most Humiliating Way Possible
U.S. representatives going door-to-door in the capital looking for supporters were told nobody welcomed her visit.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
American officials went door to door in Greenland’s capital looking for residents who would welcome a visit from Usha Vance during her upcoming trip—and every single one of them said no, according to a Danish TV report 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.thedailybeast.com/us-officials...
www.thedailybeast.com/us-officials...
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Witkoff's repeating of Kremlin lies about "russian-speakers" wanting to "join Russia" is truly chilling. This is nothing less than carte blanche for Putin's genocidal imperialism. Hearing Americans talk like this should be an electric shock for Europe, not a wakeup call.
March 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Witkoff's repeating of Kremlin lies about "russian-speakers" wanting to "join Russia" is truly chilling. This is nothing less than carte blanche for Putin's genocidal imperialism. Hearing Americans talk like this should be an electric shock for Europe, not a wakeup call.
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The Kremlin appears to think, understandably, that it is now master and the US is now the vassal. That's why Witkoff was kept waiting for 8 hours by Putin; it's why Russia bombed Ukrainian infrastructure immediately after Trump said they'd agreed an infrastructure ceasefire.
March 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Kremlin appears to think, understandably, that it is now master and the US is now the vassal. That's why Witkoff was kept waiting for 8 hours by Putin; it's why Russia bombed Ukrainian infrastructure immediately after Trump said they'd agreed an infrastructure ceasefire.
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By publicly humiliating the White House, Putin is demonstrating to the rest of the world that he has power over Trump and thus over the whole of the US. By trying to recreate a world of great powers, the Trump administration has made the US the subordinate of China's subordinate.
March 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
By publicly humiliating the White House, Putin is demonstrating to the rest of the world that he has power over Trump and thus over the whole of the US. By trying to recreate a world of great powers, the Trump administration has made the US the subordinate of China's subordinate.
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Everything we can hear and see and everything we know about the dominant figures in the Trump administration indicates that the talks are being seen as a mechanism for building an informal US-Russia alliance. Attempting to carve up Ukraine is part of how this is being done.
March 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Everything we can hear and see and everything we know about the dominant figures in the Trump administration indicates that the talks are being seen as a mechanism for building an informal US-Russia alliance. Attempting to carve up Ukraine is part of how this is being done.
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Excellent and timely paper by @keirgiles.bsky.social on Europe’s Pathway to Ending Russia’s War on Ukraine. The loss of US support would represent a major blow to Europe's capabilities--but it would also at least free Europe to be more assertive in helping Ukraine. www.baltdefcol.org/research-and...
College Publications – Baltic Defence College
www.baltdefcol.org
March 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Excellent and timely paper by @keirgiles.bsky.social on Europe’s Pathway to Ending Russia’s War on Ukraine. The loss of US support would represent a major blow to Europe's capabilities--but it would also at least free Europe to be more assertive in helping Ukraine. www.baltdefcol.org/research-and...