Alexandra Popoff
@alexandrapopoff.bsky.social
I am the author of five literary biographies, including my latest Ayn Rand: Writing a Gospel of Success and Vasily Grossman and the Soviet Century. See more: https://russianliteratureandbiography.com/
I SUPPORT UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
I SUPPORT UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
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From the new chief of Britain's MI6:
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
December 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
From the new chief of Britain's MI6:
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
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⚡️Ukrainian forces strike Russian gas processing plant, military says.
Ukrainian forces hit the Astrakhan gas processing plant on Dec. 15, targeting what Kyiv described as a "key enterprise in Russia's oil and gas industry," the General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces hit the Astrakhan gas processing plant on Dec. 15, targeting what Kyiv described as a "key enterprise in Russia's oil and gas industry," the General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian gas processing plant, military says
Ukrainian forces hit the Astrakhan gas processing plant on Dec. 15, targeting what Kyiv described as a "key enterprise in Russia's oil and gas industry," the General Staff reported.
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
⚡️Ukrainian forces strike Russian gas processing plant, military says.
Ukrainian forces hit the Astrakhan gas processing plant on Dec. 15, targeting what Kyiv described as a "key enterprise in Russia's oil and gas industry," the General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces hit the Astrakhan gas processing plant on Dec. 15, targeting what Kyiv described as a "key enterprise in Russia's oil and gas industry," the General Staff reported.
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🔥 Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant Hit - General Staff
Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant is a key enterprise in the Russian oil and gas industry and annually produces up to 3.5 million tons of sulfur used by the military-industrial complex.
Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant is a key enterprise in the Russian oil and gas industry and annually produces up to 3.5 million tons of sulfur used by the military-industrial complex.
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🔥 Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant Hit - General Staff
Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant is a key enterprise in the Russian oil and gas industry and annually produces up to 3.5 million tons of sulfur used by the military-industrial complex.
Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant is a key enterprise in the Russian oil and gas industry and annually produces up to 3.5 million tons of sulfur used by the military-industrial complex.
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😳🔥 SBU hit Russian submarine in Novorossiysk
Drones “Sub Sea Baby” blew up a Russian submarine of the class 636.3 “Varshavyanka”.The submarine suffered critical damage and, in fact, was put out of action.
On board the submarine were four launchers of cruise missiles “Kalibr”
Drones “Sub Sea Baby” blew up a Russian submarine of the class 636.3 “Varshavyanka”.The submarine suffered critical damage and, in fact, was put out of action.
On board the submarine were four launchers of cruise missiles “Kalibr”
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
😳🔥 SBU hit Russian submarine in Novorossiysk
Drones “Sub Sea Baby” blew up a Russian submarine of the class 636.3 “Varshavyanka”.The submarine suffered critical damage and, in fact, was put out of action.
On board the submarine were four launchers of cruise missiles “Kalibr”
Drones “Sub Sea Baby” blew up a Russian submarine of the class 636.3 “Varshavyanka”.The submarine suffered critical damage and, in fact, was put out of action.
On board the submarine were four launchers of cruise missiles “Kalibr”
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"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets
About the author: Margus Tsahkna is Estonia’s foreign minister.
If Europe truly wants to be a real player in the geopolitical arena and to shape its own security and future, it must match strong word...
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
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The refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, has suspended all operations. This comes after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian oil facility on December 12. This was reported by Reuters.
The refinery was also struck in October 2025, when a gas processing unit was severely damaged.
The refinery was also struck in October 2025, when a gas processing unit was severely damaged.
December 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, has suspended all operations. This comes after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian oil facility on December 12. This was reported by Reuters.
The refinery was also struck in October 2025, when a gas processing unit was severely damaged.
The refinery was also struck in October 2025, when a gas processing unit was severely damaged.
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India has been placed on high alert following intelligence warnings of planned terrorist attacks targeting Jews in major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai – NDTV
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
India has been placed on high alert following intelligence warnings of planned terrorist attacks targeting Jews in major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai – NDTV
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BREAKING: Belarus has released 123 prisoners, including opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava and Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights activist Ales Bialiatski, in a deal brokered by the U.S.
Read more: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/13/b...
Read more: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/13/b...
December 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
BREAKING: Belarus has released 123 prisoners, including opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava and Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights activist Ales Bialiatski, in a deal brokered by the U.S.
Read more: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/13/b...
Read more: www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/13/b...
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Seeing Belarus political prisoners such as Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka being freed is good.
December 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Seeing Belarus political prisoners such as Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka being freed is good.
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Try not to cry.
December 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Try not to cry.
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⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
Russia’s Yaroslavl oil refinery reportedly on fire after overnight drone attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia’s Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of the country’s five largest, is reportedly on fire after being struck in an ov...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
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From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
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I had an insightful conversation recently with a former politician wherein we commiserated at the lack of internationalism among progressive/left/pro-democracy forces, even as the right excels at it. It would require, imo, Americans embracing this kind of thing
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
Danish intelligence classifies Trump’s America as a security risk
Denmark sounds the alarm about the U.S.’s increasingly antagonistic posture toward Europe.
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I had an insightful conversation recently with a former politician wherein we commiserated at the lack of internationalism among progressive/left/pro-democracy forces, even as the right excels at it. It would require, imo, Americans embracing this kind of thing
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
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Very big, and mostly positive news. Should get more attention.
EU approves legal workaround to sideline Orbán, keep Russian assets frozen forever
The EU’s decision undermines the Kremlin’s hopes of unfreezing the money under a post-war peace settlement.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Very big, and mostly positive news. Should get more attention.
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🔥 Yaroslavl, oil refinery.
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
🔥 Yaroslavl, oil refinery.
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⚡️US sides with Russia in UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster.
Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
US sides with Russia on UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster
Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Dev...
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
⚡️US sides with Russia in UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster.
Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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First Russia, now AfD
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
First Russia, now AfD
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🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸 In 2025, Kyiv received the least military support from its partners during the entire war. European aid more than halved: €4.24 billion in the fall compared to an average of €9.9 billion earlier, — EurActiv.
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸 In 2025, Kyiv received the least military support from its partners during the entire war. European aid more than halved: €4.24 billion in the fall compared to an average of €9.9 billion earlier, — EurActiv.
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Pushing for Ukrainian election started by Kremlin's bot and troll farms 3 years ago - "not a legitimate leader"
Kremlin is afraid of President Zelenskyy. He is not easy to manipulate.
Pushing for Ukrainian election started by Kremlin's bot and troll farms 3 years ago - "not a legitimate leader"
Kremlin is afraid of President Zelenskyy. He is not easy to manipulate.
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Pushing for Ukrainian election started by Kremlin's bot and troll farms 3 years ago - "not a legitimate leader"
Kremlin is afraid of President Zelenskyy. He is not easy to manipulate.
Pushing for Ukrainian election started by Kremlin's bot and troll farms 3 years ago - "not a legitimate leader"
Kremlin is afraid of President Zelenskyy. He is not easy to manipulate.
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💥 Veliky Novgorod, Akron enterprise was attacked.
🔥 The attack on Moscow continues.
👀 Smolensk Region, four UAVs attacked PAO Dorogobuzh, producer of mineral fertilizers and chemical products.
🔥 The attack on Moscow continues.
👀 Smolensk Region, four UAVs attacked PAO Dorogobuzh, producer of mineral fertilizers and chemical products.
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
💥 Veliky Novgorod, Akron enterprise was attacked.
🔥 The attack on Moscow continues.
👀 Smolensk Region, four UAVs attacked PAO Dorogobuzh, producer of mineral fertilizers and chemical products.
🔥 The attack on Moscow continues.
👀 Smolensk Region, four UAVs attacked PAO Dorogobuzh, producer of mineral fertilizers and chemical products.
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⚡️ Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
⚡️ Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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⚡️Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
⚡️Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
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Putin isn’t planning to end the war.
He has signed a decree calling up reservists for 2026 training.
Russia’s mobilization reserve includes volunteers under contract — about 100,000 people as of official 2021 data.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65859
He has signed a decree calling up reservists for 2026 training.
Russia’s mobilization reserve includes volunteers under contract — about 100,000 people as of official 2021 data.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65859
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Putin isn’t planning to end the war.
He has signed a decree calling up reservists for 2026 training.
Russia’s mobilization reserve includes volunteers under contract — about 100,000 people as of official 2021 data.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65859
He has signed a decree calling up reservists for 2026 training.
Russia’s mobilization reserve includes volunteers under contract — about 100,000 people as of official 2021 data.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65859
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Lithuania on Tuesday declared a state of emergency and asked parliament to authorise military support for police and border guards after a wave of smuggler balloons from Belarus repeatedly disrupted air traffic in recent months.
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lithuania on Tuesday declared a state of emergency and asked parliament to authorise military support for police and border guards after a wave of smuggler balloons from Belarus repeatedly disrupted air traffic in recent months.
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🇺🇦🔥 You will get a hole in the bagel, not Ukraine, — Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN Andriy Melnyk to the Russians at the Security Council meeting
"Our territory and our sovereignty are not for sale. We are not at a Christmas market. We are not at the infamous Cherkizovsky bazaar.
"Our territory and our sovereignty are not for sale. We are not at a Christmas market. We are not at the infamous Cherkizovsky bazaar.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🇺🇦🔥 You will get a hole in the bagel, not Ukraine, — Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN Andriy Melnyk to the Russians at the Security Council meeting
"Our territory and our sovereignty are not for sale. We are not at a Christmas market. We are not at the infamous Cherkizovsky bazaar.
"Our territory and our sovereignty are not for sale. We are not at a Christmas market. We are not at the infamous Cherkizovsky bazaar.