Bart Aafjes
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1/ Russia does not comply with international agreements, it places its own security interests and geopolitical sphere of influence above international law.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
Putin seems to be a happy man RN.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Putin seems to be a happy man RN.
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Everyone in the Trump Administration is a coward. Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Rubio, and Witkoff were all too chicken to deliver Trump's capitulation demands to Kyiv so they sent the Secretary of the Army.
November 22, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Everyone in the Trump Administration is a coward. Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Rubio, and Witkoff were all too chicken to deliver Trump's capitulation demands to Kyiv so they sent the Secretary of the Army.
In 1994 both Russia and the US gave Ukraine security guarantees, to protect Ukraine if they gave up nucleair weapons.
Signed agreements mean nothing to both the US and Russia. So why would Ukraine agree to be fooled twice?
Signed agreements mean nothing to both the US and Russia. So why would Ukraine agree to be fooled twice?
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
In 1994 both Russia and the US gave Ukraine security guarantees, to protect Ukraine if they gave up nucleair weapons.
Signed agreements mean nothing to both the US and Russia. So why would Ukraine agree to be fooled twice?
Signed agreements mean nothing to both the US and Russia. So why would Ukraine agree to be fooled twice?
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“So America is to receive kickbacks from Russia for the rebuilding of cities, towns and villages pulverized by Russia, using frozen Russian money; and Europe, which has not been consulted on any of this, is to spend more of its own money on reconstruction.”
open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
“He Must Have Got This From K.”
How a Russian operative used the American media to force a risible “peace deal” into existence
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
“So America is to receive kickbacks from Russia for the rebuilding of cities, towns and villages pulverized by Russia, using frozen Russian money; and Europe, which has not been consulted on any of this, is to spend more of its own money on reconstruction.”
open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
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Trump's 28-point "peace plan" is just Russia's capitulation demands repackaged once again. The only real difference is Trump is now demanding to make a profit from the deal.
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Trump's 28-point "peace plan" is just Russia's capitulation demands repackaged once again. The only real difference is Trump is now demanding to make a profit from the deal.
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
Putin will view this as that Washington is capitulating, because it is tired, frightened and eager to avoid involvement.
That is the real meaning of this to the Kremlin.
And Trump does not grasp that he is embarrassing not only himself, but also his country on the world stage.
That is the real meaning of this to the Kremlin.
And Trump does not grasp that he is embarrassing not only himself, but also his country on the world stage.
Trump’s Peace Plan Favors Russia. Putin Still Won’t Accept It. - The Moscow Times
Opinion | The Ukraine war peace plan proposed by the Trump administration has, unsurprisingly, triggered a storm of reactions across the press, social media and among experts.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Putin will view this as that Washington is capitulating, because it is tired, frightened and eager to avoid involvement.
That is the real meaning of this to the Kremlin.
And Trump does not grasp that he is embarrassing not only himself, but also his country on the world stage.
That is the real meaning of this to the Kremlin.
And Trump does not grasp that he is embarrassing not only himself, but also his country on the world stage.
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The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
"At this moment Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
I do not envy Zelensk. Europe seems the only ally Ukraine has left, basically it has been clear for a while which side Trump is on.
As said before, the US are no longer our ally..
I do not envy Zelensk. Europe seems the only ally Ukraine has left, basically it has been clear for a while which side Trump is on.
As said before, the US are no longer our ally..
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"At this moment Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
I do not envy Zelensk. Europe seems the only ally Ukraine has left, basically it has been clear for a while which side Trump is on.
As said before, the US are no longer our ally..
I do not envy Zelensk. Europe seems the only ally Ukraine has left, basically it has been clear for a while which side Trump is on.
As said before, the US are no longer our ally..
More evidence that the Trump/Witkoff “peace plan” for Ukraine came straight from the Russians - it uses Russian syntax.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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It has become very clear whose side the #Trump Administration is on. Why would Ukraine either Russia or the US for keeping their part of the deal? They didn't with the Budapest Memorandum, why should they trust them now?
And my question below still stands..
And my question below still stands..
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It has become very clear whose side the #Trump Administration is on. Why would Ukraine either Russia or the US for keeping their part of the deal? They didn't with the Budapest Memorandum, why should they trust them now?
And my question below still stands..
And my question below still stands..
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It has become very clear whose side the #Trump Administration is on. Why would Ukraine either Russia or the US for keeping their part of the deal? They didn't with the Budapest Memorandum, why should they trust them now?
And my question below still stands..
And my question below still stands..
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It has become very clear whose side the #Trump Administration is on. Why would Ukraine either Russia or the US for keeping their part of the deal? They didn't with the Budapest Memorandum, why should they trust them now?
And my question below still stands..
And my question below still stands..
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It has become very clear whose side the #Trump Administration is on. Why would Ukraine either Russia or the US for keeping their part of the deal? They didn't with the Budapest Memorandum, why should they trust them now?
And my question below still stands..
And my question below still stands..
The #Trump administration doing what it does best.
Bullying the #victim into #submission
Oh, and they don't give a flying fog about their allies in #Europe.
Bullying the #victim into #submission
Oh, and they don't give a flying fog about their allies in #Europe.
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The #Trump administration doing what it does best.
Bullying the #victim into #submission
Oh, and they don't give a flying fog about their allies in #Europe.
Bullying the #victim into #submission
Oh, and they don't give a flying fog about their allies in #Europe.
"I believe Russia will pose a long-term threat to the alliance, Russia will be on track to expand the size of its military. It's already announced its plans to do so,"
General Christopher Cavoli, commander of US European Command and Supreme Allied Forces about a year ago.
Russia will not stop..
General Christopher Cavoli, commander of US European Command and Supreme Allied Forces about a year ago.
Russia will not stop..
Gen. Christopher Cavoli: Russia will pose a long-term threat
YouTube video by AtlanticCouncil
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"I believe Russia will pose a long-term threat to the alliance, Russia will be on track to expand the size of its military. It's already announced its plans to do so,"
General Christopher Cavoli, commander of US European Command and Supreme Allied Forces about a year ago.
Russia will not stop..
General Christopher Cavoli, commander of US European Command and Supreme Allied Forces about a year ago.
Russia will not stop..
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The best part of "peace plan" is part of Russian seized assets go to "developing US-Russia trade".
Which is euphemism for "Donald takes his bribe".
Which is euphemism for "Donald takes his bribe".
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The best part of "peace plan" is part of Russian seized assets go to "developing US-Russia trade".
Which is euphemism for "Donald takes his bribe".
Which is euphemism for "Donald takes his bribe".
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Interesting conversation on Italian tv. Notice how they mention Trump toward the end as an example of corruption.
The host tried to push the pro Russian narrative, and the guest shut him down.
The host tried to push the pro Russian narrative, and the guest shut him down.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Interesting conversation on Italian tv. Notice how they mention Trump toward the end as an example of corruption.
The host tried to push the pro Russian narrative, and the guest shut him down.
The host tried to push the pro Russian narrative, and the guest shut him down.
1/ Russia does not comply with international agreements, it places its own security interests and geopolitical sphere of influence above international law.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
1/ Russia does not comply with international agreements, it places its own security interests and geopolitical sphere of influence above international law.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
This is a structural approach rooted in traditional 19th-century power politics, in contrast to modern, sovereignty-based international order.
Als Zelensky zo corrupt is als de pro-Russische Vatniks rondbazuinen, waarom heeft Poetin destijds Zelensky dan niet gewoon gekocht, zoals hij deed met Orban, Fico, Le Pen, de AfD en de MAGA Republikeinen?
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Als Zelensky zo corrupt is als de pro-Russische Vatniks rondbazuinen, waarom heeft Poetin destijds Zelensky dan niet gewoon gekocht, zoals hij deed met Orban, Fico, Le Pen, de AfD en de MAGA Republikeinen?
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
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What other time did Trump exclude one party from a negotiation, and how did it end?
We have been here before and we shouldn't expect Trump to perform any better than when he handed over Afghanistan to the Taliban on a silver platter, while torpedoing the elected government in Kabul.
We have been here before and we shouldn't expect Trump to perform any better than when he handed over Afghanistan to the Taliban on a silver platter, while torpedoing the elected government in Kabul.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Ukraine has been under extreme pressure since Russia invaded, a situation that is unique in the recent history of sovereign states.
The war has led to massive destruction, millions of refugees, and a deep humanitarian crisis, with the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since WWII.
The war has led to massive destruction, millions of refugees, and a deep humanitarian crisis, with the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since WWII.
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Ukraine has been under extreme pressure since Russia invaded, a situation that is unique in the recent history of sovereign states.
The war has led to massive destruction, millions of refugees, and a deep humanitarian crisis, with the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since WWII.
The war has led to massive destruction, millions of refugees, and a deep humanitarian crisis, with the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since WWII.
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People, politicians and dictators, never backtrack on shitty convictions and decisions, until voters make them.
Putin will not back down, he will double down, and there's no more democratic correction, because he effectively killed it off.
Same goes for Trump, he won't stop until people stop him.
Putin will not back down, he will double down, and there's no more democratic correction, because he effectively killed it off.
Same goes for Trump, he won't stop until people stop him.
Why Elections Matter More Than You Think - Sarah Paine
YouTube video by Dwarkesh Patel
youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
People, politicians and dictators, never backtrack on shitty convictions and decisions, until voters make them.
Putin will not back down, he will double down, and there's no more democratic correction, because he effectively killed it off.
Same goes for Trump, he won't stop until people stop him.
Putin will not back down, he will double down, and there's no more democratic correction, because he effectively killed it off.
Same goes for Trump, he won't stop until people stop him.
The imperialists of this world would like to determine the future once again, both for the Palestinians and for Ukraineb and Europe.
Europe is apparently seen as nothing more than a colony; the outcome of the talks between Washington and the Kremlin will be followed by some decree..
Europe is apparently seen as nothing more than a colony; the outcome of the talks between Washington and the Kremlin will be followed by some decree..
Americans deciding the fate of Gaza without Palestinian input, and deciding the fate of Ukraine without Ukrainian or European input. I’m certain it will work out great! 😑
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/w...
Inside the American-Run Base Helping Plan the Future of Gaza
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The imperialists of this world would like to determine the future once again, both for the Palestinians and for Ukraineb and Europe.
Europe is apparently seen as nothing more than a colony; the outcome of the talks between Washington and the Kremlin will be followed by some decree..
Europe is apparently seen as nothing more than a colony; the outcome of the talks between Washington and the Kremlin will be followed by some decree..