Bert Caris 🇪🇺 🇳🇱 🌻 🇺🇦
@bertcaris.bsky.social
policy adviser (retired). Loves Japan, it’s culture and hospitality. Loyal companion of Ichimon, our white, longcoated Akita inu.
Democracy, rule of law, that we may stay worthy of our freedom, integrity, SCOTUS chief justice Robert H. Jackson.
Democracy, rule of law, that we may stay worthy of our freedom, integrity, SCOTUS chief justice Robert H. Jackson.
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Ukraine unleashed a wave of drone strikes overnight, targeting key Russian infrastructure. In Novorossiysk, multiple explosions hit the Sheskharis oil terminal and nearby coastal facilities, sparking major fires. S-300/400 air defense positions were also struck.
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Ukraine unleashed a wave of drone strikes overnight, targeting key Russian infrastructure. In Novorossiysk, multiple explosions hit the Sheskharis oil terminal and nearby coastal facilities, sparking major fires. S-300/400 air defense positions were also struck.
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Russian massive attack on Kyiv last night killed three people and injured 26 more.
The rescuers cannot get the bodies out of the rubble yet, so the death toll might grow.
Among the injured are two kids and a pregnant woman.
The rescuers cannot get the bodies out of the rubble yet, so the death toll might grow.
Among the injured are two kids and a pregnant woman.
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Russian massive attack on Kyiv last night killed three people and injured 26 more.
The rescuers cannot get the bodies out of the rubble yet, so the death toll might grow.
Among the injured are two kids and a pregnant woman.
The rescuers cannot get the bodies out of the rubble yet, so the death toll might grow.
Among the injured are two kids and a pregnant woman.
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"The Kyiv dam must be destroyed, the city must be flooded, Kharkiv must be destroyed, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy - wiped off the face of the earth, like Dnipro& other cities."
Russian propagandist Solovyev calls for the Ukrainian capital to be flooded
And yet, Russia keeps saying it wants peace.
Russian propagandist Solovyev calls for the Ukrainian capital to be flooded
And yet, Russia keeps saying it wants peace.
November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"The Kyiv dam must be destroyed, the city must be flooded, Kharkiv must be destroyed, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy - wiped off the face of the earth, like Dnipro& other cities."
Russian propagandist Solovyev calls for the Ukrainian capital to be flooded
And yet, Russia keeps saying it wants peace.
Russian propagandist Solovyev calls for the Ukrainian capital to be flooded
And yet, Russia keeps saying it wants peace.
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NEW: Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar111325
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar111325
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
NEW: Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar111325
Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar111325
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In Russland macht man sich anscheinend Sorgen um die Moskau-Treue der AfD.
Angst vor Putin-Zoff und Spaltung: Russen-Propaganda wegen AfD in Sorge
Der Streit in der AfD-Spitze über Russland wird auch in Moskau mit Spannung beobachtet.
m.bild.de
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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‘We moeten uitkijken voor massapsychose’, waarschuwt HCSS defensie expert Patrick Bolder bij BNR. ''s Avonds iets zien is ook moeilijk. Als een vliegtuig op grote afstand vliegt, kun je ook denken dat het een drone is.'
Dronemeldingen in Zuid-Limburg, ‘uitkijken voor massapsychose’
De politie zette vrijdag een helikopter in.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
‘We moeten uitkijken voor massapsychose’, waarschuwt HCSS defensie expert Patrick Bolder bij BNR. ''s Avonds iets zien is ook moeilijk. Als een vliegtuig op grote afstand vliegt, kun je ook denken dat het een drone is.'
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This is Russia's "human safari" in action: a double-tap war crime caught on drone video.
First drone hits a Kherson gas station. When firefighters arrive, a second drone strikes them.
📹 Russian TG channel, 6 Jul 2025 h/t @zarinazabrisky
First drone hits a Kherson gas station. When firefighters arrive, a second drone strikes them.
📹 Russian TG channel, 6 Jul 2025 h/t @zarinazabrisky
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This is Russia's "human safari" in action: a double-tap war crime caught on drone video.
First drone hits a Kherson gas station. When firefighters arrive, a second drone strikes them.
📹 Russian TG channel, 6 Jul 2025 h/t @zarinazabrisky
First drone hits a Kherson gas station. When firefighters arrive, a second drone strikes them.
📹 Russian TG channel, 6 Jul 2025 h/t @zarinazabrisky
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Ukraine's top commander: Situation has worsened in Zaporizhzhia region reut.rs/4hYbG2X
Ukraine's top commander: Situation has worsened in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Tuesday that the army's situation has "significantly worsened" in parts of southeastern Zaporizhzhia region amid fierce fighting with Russian forces.
reut.rs
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ukraine's top commander: Situation has worsened in Zaporizhzhia region reut.rs/4hYbG2X
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Democrats Fume Over Republican's ‘Grotesque’ Invite to Germany’s Holocaust Revisionist Far-Right Party www.notus.org/house/anna-p...
Democrats Fume Over Rep. Luna's 'Grotesque' Invite to Germany’s Far-Right Party
The Florida Republican’s plan to host AfD lawmakers is fueling alarm over growing far-right ties inside Trump-aligned circles.
www.notus.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Democrats Fume Over Republican's ‘Grotesque’ Invite to Germany’s Holocaust Revisionist Far-Right Party www.notus.org/house/anna-p...
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Less than 4 years ago, planes filled Ukrainian skies. People visited Ukraine from around the world.
Now, there are only russian drones and missiles flying above our beloved country.
But one day, the sky over Ukraine will once again welcome guests and tourists.
Now, there are only russian drones and missiles flying above our beloved country.
But one day, the sky over Ukraine will once again welcome guests and tourists.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Less than 4 years ago, planes filled Ukrainian skies. People visited Ukraine from around the world.
Now, there are only russian drones and missiles flying above our beloved country.
But one day, the sky over Ukraine will once again welcome guests and tourists.
Now, there are only russian drones and missiles flying above our beloved country.
But one day, the sky over Ukraine will once again welcome guests and tourists.
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Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
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„Das ist der südliche Rand von Pokrovsk. Dort, wo die Kolonne der Feiglinge im Nebel fuhr.
Zerstört.
Die Autos, die weiter entfernt stehen, sind heute verbrannt.
Unsere Soldaten vernichten weiterhin den Feind. Egal, wie viele es sind.“
Yulija Kyriienko
Zerstört.
Die Autos, die weiter entfernt stehen, sind heute verbrannt.
Unsere Soldaten vernichten weiterhin den Feind. Egal, wie viele es sind.“
Yulija Kyriienko
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
„Das ist der südliche Rand von Pokrovsk. Dort, wo die Kolonne der Feiglinge im Nebel fuhr.
Zerstört.
Die Autos, die weiter entfernt stehen, sind heute verbrannt.
Unsere Soldaten vernichten weiterhin den Feind. Egal, wie viele es sind.“
Yulija Kyriienko
Zerstört.
Die Autos, die weiter entfernt stehen, sind heute verbrannt.
Unsere Soldaten vernichten weiterhin den Feind. Egal, wie viele es sind.“
Yulija Kyriienko
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The individual detailed in Russian media as a Bellingcat reporter has never worked for us in any capacity and we do not know who they are.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The individual detailed in Russian media as a Bellingcat reporter has never worked for us in any capacity and we do not know who they are.
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Bellingcat has been named an undesirable organisation in Russia because of our reporting on the country dating back to the downing of MH17 in 2014 by Russian-backed forces.
We will continue to report accurately on Russia and will not be intimidated by disinformation and false accusations.
We will continue to report accurately on Russia and will not be intimidated by disinformation and false accusations.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Bellingcat has been named an undesirable organisation in Russia because of our reporting on the country dating back to the downing of MH17 in 2014 by Russian-backed forces.
We will continue to report accurately on Russia and will not be intimidated by disinformation and false accusations.
We will continue to report accurately on Russia and will not be intimidated by disinformation and false accusations.
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⚡ Russia has faced a sweeping diplomatic setback, losing elections to several UNESCO advisory bodies and being excluded from every institution it sought to join.
Russia Loses All UNESCO Elections Amid Growing Global Isolation
The MFA reports Russia's exclusion from key UNESCO bodies as Ukraine's international allies stand firm against its aggression, emphasizing cultural heritage protection.
united24media.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
⚡ Russia has faced a sweeping diplomatic setback, losing elections to several UNESCO advisory bodies and being excluded from every institution it sought to join.
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Rightwatch is a media project that focuses on misinformation from the far right and is a collaboration between @voxeurop.bsky.social 🇪🇺& @internazionale.it 🇮🇹 & Solomon 🇬🇷. Check it out!
RightWatch: debunking far-right disinformation
Far-right misinformation is spreading fast across Europe, twisting debates on migration, climate, gender equality, and LGBT+ rights. By fact-checking political and media claims in Italy, Greece and Fr...
voxeurop.eu
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Rightwatch is a media project that focuses on misinformation from the far right and is a collaboration between @voxeurop.bsky.social 🇪🇺& @internazionale.it 🇮🇹 & Solomon 🇬🇷. Check it out!
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The Dutch province Limburg are trying to get the panels back and want to put up a special memorial for the black soldiers, and the governor of the province (a powerless job to be clear) is gonna have a discussion with the US ambassador over it. Fingers crossed
nos.nl/artikel/2589...
nos.nl/artikel/2589...
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Dutch province Limburg are trying to get the panels back and want to put up a special memorial for the black soldiers, and the governor of the province (a powerless job to be clear) is gonna have a discussion with the US ambassador over it. Fingers crossed
nos.nl/artikel/2589...
nos.nl/artikel/2589...
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🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: Today, I’m in Kherson. It is already the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from the Russians – the occupiers fled, and we remember how the courage of our people made it happen, how Ukrainian flags returned to Kherson.
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: Today, I’m in Kherson. It is already the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from the Russians – the occupiers fled, and we remember how the courage of our people made it happen, how Ukrainian flags returned to Kherson.
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Replace “Dems” for “mainstream parties” and “GOP” for “far right” and you have West European politics.
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Replace “Dems” for “mainstream parties” and “GOP” for “far right” and you have West European politics.
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Valerij Zaloezjny, voormalig opperbevelhebber van de Oekraïense krijgsmacht, nu 🇺🇦 ambassadeur in het Verenigd Koninkrijk:
"Oekraïne vecht al elf jaar om te overleven. Toch roepen sommige westerse landen ons nog steeds op om te onderhandelen met degenen die ons kwamen vermoorden."
"Oekraïne vecht al elf jaar om te overleven. Toch roepen sommige westerse landen ons nog steeds op om te onderhandelen met degenen die ons kwamen vermoorden."
Zaluzhnyi warns that peace with Russia would mean capitulation
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, wrote in an op-ed for the New York Post that Western countries urging Kyiv to negotiate...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Valerij Zaloezjny, voormalig opperbevelhebber van de Oekraïense krijgsmacht, nu 🇺🇦 ambassadeur in het Verenigd Koninkrijk:
"Oekraïne vecht al elf jaar om te overleven. Toch roepen sommige westerse landen ons nog steeds op om te onderhandelen met degenen die ons kwamen vermoorden."
"Oekraïne vecht al elf jaar om te overleven. Toch roepen sommige westerse landen ons nog steeds op om te onderhandelen met degenen die ons kwamen vermoorden."
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How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
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Lessons from Building an Online Toolkit to Aid Open-Source Investigations niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
Lessons from Building an Online Toolkit to Aid Open-Source Investigations - Nieman Reports
Publicly available sources can be a tool for all journalists, writes Johanna Wild, an open source researcher for Bellingcat.
niemanreports.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Lessons from Building an Online Toolkit to Aid Open-Source Investigations niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
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AfD nach Steinmeier-Rede empört. -
Dabei hatte Steinmeier gar keine Partei verantwortlich gemacht.
Aber: Wem der Schuh passt, der zieht ihn sich an. www.gmx.net/magazine/pol...
Dabei hatte Steinmeier gar keine Partei verantwortlich gemacht.
Aber: Wem der Schuh passt, der zieht ihn sich an. www.gmx.net/magazine/pol...
AfD nach Steinmeier-Rede empört
Bundespräsident Steinmeier warnt in seiner Rede zum 9. November vor Demokratiefeinden.
www.gmx.net
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
AfD nach Steinmeier-Rede empört. -
Dabei hatte Steinmeier gar keine Partei verantwortlich gemacht.
Aber: Wem der Schuh passt, der zieht ihn sich an. www.gmx.net/magazine/pol...
Dabei hatte Steinmeier gar keine Partei verantwortlich gemacht.
Aber: Wem der Schuh passt, der zieht ihn sich an. www.gmx.net/magazine/pol...
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🗺️ The true size of the world's countries.
👉 The widely used Mercator projection distorts their size.
👉 The widely used Mercator projection distorts their size.
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🗺️ The true size of the world's countries.
👉 The widely used Mercator projection distorts their size.
👉 The widely used Mercator projection distorts their size.
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That old metaphor about the frog and the boiling water isn’t true: If you put a frog in a pot of water and slowly raise the heat, the frog will jump out before it gets boiled to death.
The question now is whether American journalists are smarter than frogs.
My Stop the Presses newsletter.
The question now is whether American journalists are smarter than frogs.
My Stop the Presses newsletter.
How news coverage eases us into tyranny
When the media act like things are normal, they don’t reassure us – they gaslight us
www.stopthepresses.news
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
That old metaphor about the frog and the boiling water isn’t true: If you put a frog in a pot of water and slowly raise the heat, the frog will jump out before it gets boiled to death.
The question now is whether American journalists are smarter than frogs.
My Stop the Presses newsletter.
The question now is whether American journalists are smarter than frogs.
My Stop the Presses newsletter.