Andy Nash
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1/7. In case you haven’t been following, here is a short summary of the misnamed Russian-American "peace process" regarding Ukraine.
March 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
1/7. In case you haven’t been following, here is a short summary of the misnamed Russian-American "peace process" regarding Ukraine.
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Elbows up, Canada!
March 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Elbows up, Canada!
Hard truths:
- US is gone
- Peace deal is a long time off, not currently realistic
- Russia must be defeated on battlefield
- Strategy has to be:
- help Ukr defeat Ru
- build European forces to deter
Could result in hot war for UK/EU regardless.
youtu.be/2lghJcrrvb4?...
- US is gone
- Peace deal is a long time off, not currently realistic
- Russia must be defeated on battlefield
- Strategy has to be:
- help Ukr defeat Ru
- build European forces to deter
Could result in hot war for UK/EU regardless.
youtu.be/2lghJcrrvb4?...
Ex-Nato Commander: Is Britain on a ‘slippery slope’ to a hot war? | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Hard truths:
- US is gone
- Peace deal is a long time off, not currently realistic
- Russia must be defeated on battlefield
- Strategy has to be:
- help Ukr defeat Ru
- build European forces to deter
Could result in hot war for UK/EU regardless.
youtu.be/2lghJcrrvb4?...
- US is gone
- Peace deal is a long time off, not currently realistic
- Russia must be defeated on battlefield
- Strategy has to be:
- help Ukr defeat Ru
- build European forces to deter
Could result in hot war for UK/EU regardless.
youtu.be/2lghJcrrvb4?...
This goes for anything for which the US is the single or principal supplier.
Another example? Cloud IT services.
If Trump weaponised access to @microsoft365.microsoft.com @googleworkspace.bsky.social, @amazonwebservices.bsky.social, Azure etc, even for a day, entire economies could be screwed.
Another example? Cloud IT services.
If Trump weaponised access to @microsoft365.microsoft.com @googleworkspace.bsky.social, @amazonwebservices.bsky.social, Azure etc, even for a day, entire economies could be screwed.
As the war in Ukraine reveals Europe’s reliance on Starlink satellites, the EU needs to build an alternative. Read FT columnist Alan Beattie’s argument for resilient and diverse satellite networks: www.ft.com/content/8634...
March 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This goes for anything for which the US is the single or principal supplier.
Another example? Cloud IT services.
If Trump weaponised access to @microsoft365.microsoft.com @googleworkspace.bsky.social, @amazonwebservices.bsky.social, Azure etc, even for a day, entire economies could be screwed.
Another example? Cloud IT services.
If Trump weaponised access to @microsoft365.microsoft.com @googleworkspace.bsky.social, @amazonwebservices.bsky.social, Azure etc, even for a day, entire economies could be screwed.
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An alleged Belarusian refugee is accused of setting fire to a Warsaw hypermarket on behalf of Russian intelligence, Polish prosecutors say.
Russia posed spy as Belarusian refugee to set Warsaw mall on fire, prosecutors say
The man filmed the fire to “document the act of sabotage,” according to Polish prosecutors.
www.politico.eu
March 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
An alleged Belarusian refugee is accused of setting fire to a Warsaw hypermarket on behalf of Russian intelligence, Polish prosecutors say.
When it was just a ship rushing headlong into an anchored tanker full of jet fuel, leased to the US mlitary, easily spotted miles off, we only raised an eyebrow.
But now there's surely grounds for at least a little suspicion as to whether this was really an accident?
news.sky.com/story/captai...
But now there's surely grounds for at least a little suspicion as to whether this was really an accident?
news.sky.com/story/captai...
Captain of Solong container ship involved in North Sea crash is Russian national, company says
The captain of the Solong - the container ship involved in the crash in the North Sea - is a Russian national, the vessel's owners has said.
news.sky.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
When it was just a ship rushing headlong into an anchored tanker full of jet fuel, leased to the US mlitary, easily spotted miles off, we only raised an eyebrow.
But now there's surely grounds for at least a little suspicion as to whether this was really an accident?
news.sky.com/story/captai...
But now there's surely grounds for at least a little suspicion as to whether this was really an accident?
news.sky.com/story/captai...
This has the potential to turn Teslas into a red MAGA baseball hat you can drive.
Donald Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
https://www.ft.com/content/6e2759de-8e56-4c20-be45-f8250e50f2a9
https://www.ft.com/content/6e2759de-8e56-4c20-be45-f8250e50f2a9
Donald Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price drop
www.ft.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This has the potential to turn Teslas into a red MAGA baseball hat you can drive.
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Deeply concerning news about our friend and former BF teammate Rebecca Burke whose backpacking trip to the US has ended with her being detained by ICE for over ten days, with no clear timeline for her release. Please read her father's statement here: www.facebook.com/paulrburke
March 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Deeply concerning news about our friend and former BF teammate Rebecca Burke whose backpacking trip to the US has ended with her being detained by ICE for over ten days, with no clear timeline for her release. Please read her father's statement here: www.facebook.com/paulrburke
Twitter down.
Tesla stocks down.
SpaceX crashing down.
Concerning.
Tesla stocks down.
SpaceX crashing down.
Concerning.
March 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Twitter down.
Tesla stocks down.
SpaceX crashing down.
Concerning.
Tesla stocks down.
SpaceX crashing down.
Concerning.
And now Trump is turning off military aid to Ukraine too.
What will it take for European leaders to see that clinging onto false hope will prevent us from saving ourselves?
Trump is not someone we can negotiate with in good faith.
Plan B now.
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
What will it take for European leaders to see that clinging onto false hope will prevent us from saving ourselves?
Trump is not someone we can negotiate with in good faith.
Plan B now.
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
March 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
And now Trump is turning off military aid to Ukraine too.
What will it take for European leaders to see that clinging onto false hope will prevent us from saving ourselves?
Trump is not someone we can negotiate with in good faith.
Plan B now.
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
What will it take for European leaders to see that clinging onto false hope will prevent us from saving ourselves?
Trump is not someone we can negotiate with in good faith.
Plan B now.
edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...
Every one of these points is correct, and this is where we will end up.
Too many people are wasting too much time on the delusion that a peace plan can be made to work, and that the US will have anyone's back going forward.
We need to change gears now, not next year or even next month.
Too many people are wasting too much time on the delusion that a peace plan can be made to work, and that the US will have anyone's back going forward.
We need to change gears now, not next year or even next month.
The Trump-Vance ambush of Zelensky tells us many things:
1. Trump & Vance always lie.
2. They are as rude as they get, so stay away from these rogues.
3. Trump works for Putin. The US is not part of any Western alliance. Trump has actually finished NATO.
1. Trump & Vance always lie.
2. They are as rude as they get, so stay away from these rogues.
3. Trump works for Putin. The US is not part of any Western alliance. Trump has actually finished NATO.
March 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Every one of these points is correct, and this is where we will end up.
Too many people are wasting too much time on the delusion that a peace plan can be made to work, and that the US will have anyone's back going forward.
We need to change gears now, not next year or even next month.
Too many people are wasting too much time on the delusion that a peace plan can be made to work, and that the US will have anyone's back going forward.
We need to change gears now, not next year or even next month.
"They" in this context means Ukraine AND Europe, not just Zelensky as I saw @skynewsrss.bsky.social report.
Trump is signalling he *won't* provide a US backstop.
I fear Kier Starmer is flogging a dead horse, and just hope he has a plan B, as from here on in it looks as though Europe is on our own.
Trump is signalling he *won't* provide a US backstop.
I fear Kier Starmer is flogging a dead horse, and just hope he has a plan B, as from here on in it looks as though Europe is on our own.
March 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"They" in this context means Ukraine AND Europe, not just Zelensky as I saw @skynewsrss.bsky.social report.
Trump is signalling he *won't* provide a US backstop.
I fear Kier Starmer is flogging a dead horse, and just hope he has a plan B, as from here on in it looks as though Europe is on our own.
Trump is signalling he *won't* provide a US backstop.
I fear Kier Starmer is flogging a dead horse, and just hope he has a plan B, as from here on in it looks as though Europe is on our own.
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Honestly I expected to wake to a flood of pro-Ukraine, anti-Trump comments.
Has Hollywood prostrated itself too?
Has Hollywood prostrated itself too?
March 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Honestly I expected to wake to a flood of pro-Ukraine, anti-Trump comments.
Has Hollywood prostrated itself too?
Has Hollywood prostrated itself too?
I got curious, and learnt:
1. The argument that the US pays too much for European security has (at least) been exaggerated.
2. The shortfall Europe would need to make up if the US did less, or withdrew from NATO, might therefore be far more achievable than many of us imagine.
How so? 🧵
1. The argument that the US pays too much for European security has (at least) been exaggerated.
2. The shortfall Europe would need to make up if the US did less, or withdrew from NATO, might therefore be far more achievable than many of us imagine.
How so? 🧵
March 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I got curious, and learnt:
1. The argument that the US pays too much for European security has (at least) been exaggerated.
2. The shortfall Europe would need to make up if the US did less, or withdrew from NATO, might therefore be far more achievable than many of us imagine.
How so? 🧵
1. The argument that the US pays too much for European security has (at least) been exaggerated.
2. The shortfall Europe would need to make up if the US did less, or withdrew from NATO, might therefore be far more achievable than many of us imagine.
How so? 🧵
Wonder how many Russian troops are still in that pocket?
It appears there is only one road out and Ukr forces are very close to denying use of that road.
Just the sort of news we need to help show that the Ukrainians still hold plenty of cards.
It appears there is only one road out and Ukr forces are very close to denying use of that road.
Just the sort of news we need to help show that the Ukrainians still hold plenty of cards.
Ukrainian forces have punched deep holes into Russian defenses in Toretsk and re-entered into large part of the city. They have already entered the ruins of the city center.
March 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Wonder how many Russian troops are still in that pocket?
It appears there is only one road out and Ukr forces are very close to denying use of that road.
Just the sort of news we need to help show that the Ukrainians still hold plenty of cards.
It appears there is only one road out and Ukr forces are very close to denying use of that road.
Just the sort of news we need to help show that the Ukrainians still hold plenty of cards.
This is not about regime change. Or peace.
It's about getting Ukraine to agree to a bad deal.
Zelensky has already agreed to resign for a good deal.
A bad deal = surrender, further proof of a pro-Russian agenda.
A new president will be in the same position so Europe cannot fall for this.
It's about getting Ukraine to agree to a bad deal.
Zelensky has already agreed to resign for a good deal.
A bad deal = surrender, further proof of a pro-Russian agenda.
A new president will be in the same position so Europe cannot fall for this.
Relations with the US look irreparable if Trump remains president
March 2, 2025 at 6:56 AM
This is not about regime change. Or peace.
It's about getting Ukraine to agree to a bad deal.
Zelensky has already agreed to resign for a good deal.
A bad deal = surrender, further proof of a pro-Russian agenda.
A new president will be in the same position so Europe cannot fall for this.
It's about getting Ukraine to agree to a bad deal.
Zelensky has already agreed to resign for a good deal.
A bad deal = surrender, further proof of a pro-Russian agenda.
A new president will be in the same position so Europe cannot fall for this.
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After the Oval Office disaster, let’s remember :
Europe is wealthy,
Europe is strong,
If it wants to, Europe can deal with this.
Demand EU leaders take action! How? 👇
Europe is wealthy,
Europe is strong,
If it wants to, Europe can deal with this.
Demand EU leaders take action! How? 👇
March 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
After the Oval Office disaster, let’s remember :
Europe is wealthy,
Europe is strong,
If it wants to, Europe can deal with this.
Demand EU leaders take action! How? 👇
Europe is wealthy,
Europe is strong,
If it wants to, Europe can deal with this.
Demand EU leaders take action! How? 👇
Many in the US say they do not support Trump. If an election was held today he might even lose.
But by the time an election does happen, too much will have changed, Trump may even have enabled a 3rd term.
You guys don't have that sort of time. You have to eject him from office sooner.
But by the time an election does happen, too much will have changed, Trump may even have enabled a 3rd term.
You guys don't have that sort of time. You have to eject him from office sooner.
March 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Many in the US say they do not support Trump. If an election was held today he might even lose.
But by the time an election does happen, too much will have changed, Trump may even have enabled a 3rd term.
You guys don't have that sort of time. You have to eject him from office sooner.
But by the time an election does happen, too much will have changed, Trump may even have enabled a 3rd term.
You guys don't have that sort of time. You have to eject him from office sooner.
In The Bleak Midwinter
Wolf Alice · In The Bleak Midwinter · Song · 2022
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December 12, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Likely applies to IKEA, and Christmas shopping too.
Ever wondered why walking around museums is weirdly tiring? At normal speed our legs act like pendulums, swinging forward from the hip & saving us a huge amount of energy. In "museum shuffle" our muscles must do ALL the work of constant readjustment. So cake in the cafe is scientifically justified 🥳
December 8, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Likely applies to IKEA, and Christmas shopping too.
Feels as though now is the time to begin the shift away from Twxtter.
August 7, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Feels as though now is the time to begin the shift away from Twxtter.