Jan Bengtson
@drumlin17.bsky.social
Interested in foreign affairs
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Quite the statement from the Prime Minister of Poland
January 20, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Quite the statement from the Prime Minister of Poland
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"Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"Donald Trump now genuinely lives in a different reality, one in which neither grammar nor history nor the normal rules of human interaction now affect him. Also, he really is maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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FYI: If we invade Greenland we go to war with 31 nations. Let that sink in.
Donald Trump is a deranged lunatic.
If ever there was a time for the 25th AMENDMENT, it's now.
Donald Trump is a deranged lunatic.
If ever there was a time for the 25th AMENDMENT, it's now.
January 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
FYI: If we invade Greenland we go to war with 31 nations. Let that sink in.
Donald Trump is a deranged lunatic.
If ever there was a time for the 25th AMENDMENT, it's now.
Donald Trump is a deranged lunatic.
If ever there was a time for the 25th AMENDMENT, it's now.
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"If we allow Russia to succeed in Ukraine, no country is safe."
What happens in Ukraine will shape Europe for generations."
- Kaja Kallas
I agree with her...
What happens in Ukraine will shape Europe for generations."
- Kaja Kallas
I agree with her...
January 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM
"If we allow Russia to succeed in Ukraine, no country is safe."
What happens in Ukraine will shape Europe for generations."
- Kaja Kallas
I agree with her...
What happens in Ukraine will shape Europe for generations."
- Kaja Kallas
I agree with her...
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🇮🇹🇷🇺 Italy has detained a dry cargo ship in the port of Brindisi after traveling from Russia. There were about 33,000 tons of ferrous metals on board. The ship and cargo have been confiscated.
January 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
🇮🇹🇷🇺 Italy has detained a dry cargo ship in the port of Brindisi after traveling from Russia. There were about 33,000 tons of ferrous metals on board. The ship and cargo have been confiscated.
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DOJ is trying to block an independent monitor for the Epstein files, arguing courts can’t enforce the Epstein Transparency Act and lawmakers lack standing. Their position amounts to no court can force the DOJ to release the records.
DOJ Moves to Block Independent Monitor in Maxwell Case, Says Courts Cannot Force Epstein File Disclosures
DOJ Tells Court It Cannot Be Forced to Release Epstein Files
meidasnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
DOJ is trying to block an independent monitor for the Epstein files, arguing courts can’t enforce the Epstein Transparency Act and lawmakers lack standing. Their position amounts to no court can force the DOJ to release the records.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
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🙏 Kharkiv region under massive attacks on energy
Russia is purposefully attacking the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and the region throughout the day, reports OVA.
Russia is purposefully attacking the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and the region throughout the day, reports OVA.
January 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
🙏 Kharkiv region under massive attacks on energy
Russia is purposefully attacking the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and the region throughout the day, reports OVA.
Russia is purposefully attacking the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv and the region throughout the day, reports OVA.
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The families of Danes killed in Afghanistan have a message for Trump
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
The Sacrifice of the Danes
After September 11, Denmark fought alongside its ally. The families of fallen soldiers have a message for Trump.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The families of Danes killed in Afghanistan have a message for Trump
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Imagine how 100+ million people in Russia could live if the system in Moscow stopped draining the country’s wealth.
A resource-rich nation redirected toward corruption and war instead of people and cities.
The wealth exists.
The potential exists.
A resource-rich nation redirected toward corruption and war instead of people and cities.
The wealth exists.
The potential exists.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Imagine how 100+ million people in Russia could live if the system in Moscow stopped draining the country’s wealth.
A resource-rich nation redirected toward corruption and war instead of people and cities.
The wealth exists.
The potential exists.
A resource-rich nation redirected toward corruption and war instead of people and cities.
The wealth exists.
The potential exists.
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A warm bowl of bohrach…a hearty Ukrainian stew…is how WCKitchen is helping the good people of #Kyiv get through these cold, tough days and nights with no power because of Russian bombs.
📷Chef Jose Andres
📷Chef Jose Andres
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A warm bowl of bohrach…a hearty Ukrainian stew…is how WCKitchen is helping the good people of #Kyiv get through these cold, tough days and nights with no power because of Russian bombs.
📷Chef Jose Andres
📷Chef Jose Andres
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Again, it’s the dead of winter, the coldest time of the year, when, as EVERYONE knew, russia was going to bomb us with everything they had.
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Again, it’s the dead of winter, the coldest time of the year, when, as EVERYONE knew, russia was going to bomb us with everything they had.
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Until this morning, Ukraine had no missiles for its air defense systems, Zelenskyy said‼️
According to him, missiles are now available, but each time he has to “fight” to secure aid packages with air defense missiles from the United States and Europe.
According to him, missiles are now available, but each time he has to “fight” to secure aid packages with air defense missiles from the United States and Europe.
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Until this morning, Ukraine had no missiles for its air defense systems, Zelenskyy said‼️
According to him, missiles are now available, but each time he has to “fight” to secure aid packages with air defense missiles from the United States and Europe.
According to him, missiles are now available, but each time he has to “fight” to secure aid packages with air defense missiles from the United States and Europe.
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Kharkiv keeps installing anti-drone nets on the roads surrounding the city.
The feeling it gives me is impossible to describe 😔
The feeling it gives me is impossible to describe 😔
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Kharkiv keeps installing anti-drone nets on the roads surrounding the city.
The feeling it gives me is impossible to describe 😔
The feeling it gives me is impossible to describe 😔
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In Nikopol today russian terrorists killed two women by shelling the city with artillery.
🕯️ Hanna Balva, 42, worked as a conductor on the Nikopol–Kryvyi Rih electric train. She leaves behind a daughter and a son…
🕯️ Hanna Balva, 42, worked as a conductor on the Nikopol–Kryvyi Rih electric train. She leaves behind a daughter and a son…
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
In Nikopol today russian terrorists killed two women by shelling the city with artillery.
🕯️ Hanna Balva, 42, worked as a conductor on the Nikopol–Kryvyi Rih electric train. She leaves behind a daughter and a son…
🕯️ Hanna Balva, 42, worked as a conductor on the Nikopol–Kryvyi Rih electric train. She leaves behind a daughter and a son…
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PM Mark Carney: “The future of Greenland is a decision for Greenland & Denmark exclusively — it’s their decision
We are NATO partners with Denmark — our obligations on Article 5, Article 2 of NATO stand, & we stand full square behind those”
We are NATO partners with Denmark — our obligations on Article 5, Article 2 of NATO stand, & we stand full square behind those”
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
PM Mark Carney: “The future of Greenland is a decision for Greenland & Denmark exclusively — it’s their decision
We are NATO partners with Denmark — our obligations on Article 5, Article 2 of NATO stand, & we stand full square behind those”
We are NATO partners with Denmark — our obligations on Article 5, Article 2 of NATO stand, & we stand full square behind those”
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#GVerse HOLY HELL. 🔥
JB Pritzker just went nuclear on #Shit4Brains
That’s not “rhetoric.” That’s a governor calling fascism by its real name.
JB Pritzker just went nuclear on #Shit4Brains
That’s not “rhetoric.” That’s a governor calling fascism by its real name.
January 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
#GVerse HOLY HELL. 🔥
JB Pritzker just went nuclear on #Shit4Brains
That’s not “rhetoric.” That’s a governor calling fascism by its real name.
JB Pritzker just went nuclear on #Shit4Brains
That’s not “rhetoric.” That’s a governor calling fascism by its real name.
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Based speech by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker:
As we seek a just end to this brutal, unprovoked war, I urge everyone in Washington, in Kyiv, in the great capitals of Europe to remain united and to remember who we are dealing with in the form and person of Vladimir Putin.
As we seek a just end to this brutal, unprovoked war, I urge everyone in Washington, in Kyiv, in the great capitals of Europe to remain united and to remember who we are dealing with in the form and person of Vladimir Putin.
January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Based speech by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker:
As we seek a just end to this brutal, unprovoked war, I urge everyone in Washington, in Kyiv, in the great capitals of Europe to remain united and to remember who we are dealing with in the form and person of Vladimir Putin.
As we seek a just end to this brutal, unprovoked war, I urge everyone in Washington, in Kyiv, in the great capitals of Europe to remain united and to remember who we are dealing with in the form and person of Vladimir Putin.
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From @jesscraven101.bsky.social
ICE BARBIE NOEM...said recently they're (ICE)are
going after murderers...
Here's small children being zip tied with their family
Not criminals
Not drug dealers
Not Murderers
#ChoosePeaceOverChaos
Why Minnesotans carry whistles why they try to help
ICE BARBIE NOEM...said recently they're (ICE)are
going after murderers...
Here's small children being zip tied with their family
Not criminals
Not drug dealers
Not Murderers
#ChoosePeaceOverChaos
Why Minnesotans carry whistles why they try to help
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
From @jesscraven101.bsky.social
ICE BARBIE NOEM...said recently they're (ICE)are
going after murderers...
Here's small children being zip tied with their family
Not criminals
Not drug dealers
Not Murderers
#ChoosePeaceOverChaos
Why Minnesotans carry whistles why they try to help
ICE BARBIE NOEM...said recently they're (ICE)are
going after murderers...
Here's small children being zip tied with their family
Not criminals
Not drug dealers
Not Murderers
#ChoosePeaceOverChaos
Why Minnesotans carry whistles why they try to help
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ICE agents ate at El Tapatio in Willmar, MN, then came back hours later and detained the workers who served them. Turning a meal into surveillance isn’t public safety it’s intimidation. Remember private businesses can refuse service to ICE agents!
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers
“Would your mama be proud of you right now?” a bystander said as agents returned at closing time to nab the workers.
www.startribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
ICE agents ate at El Tapatio in Willmar, MN, then came back hours later and detained the workers who served them. Turning a meal into surveillance isn’t public safety it’s intimidation. Remember private businesses can refuse service to ICE agents!
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Kyiv continues to battle a humanitarian crisis caused by russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
In the freezing cold, people are left without heat or electricity. They gather at aid centers to find warmth, support, and a chance to recharge in all senses.
Proud of my capital!
In the freezing cold, people are left without heat or electricity. They gather at aid centers to find warmth, support, and a chance to recharge in all senses.
Proud of my capital!
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Kyiv continues to battle a humanitarian crisis caused by russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
In the freezing cold, people are left without heat or electricity. They gather at aid centers to find warmth, support, and a chance to recharge in all senses.
Proud of my capital!
In the freezing cold, people are left without heat or electricity. They gather at aid centers to find warmth, support, and a chance to recharge in all senses.
Proud of my capital!
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“Czechia can provide within a relatively short time several medium combat aircraft that are highly effective against drones. I believe we will be able to resolve this matter quickly and successfully.”
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“Czechia can provide within a relatively short time several medium combat aircraft that are highly effective against drones. I believe we will be able to resolve this matter quickly and successfully.”
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Relentless Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have plunged #Kyiv into darkness during the coldest winter in years.
In emergency heating tents people can warm up, while repair crews work tirelessly to restore power.
📹DW
In emergency heating tents people can warm up, while repair crews work tirelessly to restore power.
📹DW
January 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Relentless Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have plunged #Kyiv into darkness during the coldest winter in years.
In emergency heating tents people can warm up, while repair crews work tirelessly to restore power.
📹DW
In emergency heating tents people can warm up, while repair crews work tirelessly to restore power.
📹DW
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Russian soldiers confess to their families about crimes they commit in Ukraine
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Russian soldiers confess to their families about crimes they commit in Ukraine