Edward Lucas
@edwardlucas.bsky.social
Journalist, author, thinktanker, baker, swimmer, politician. Lifelong Kremlin-basher.
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False Alarms: and Real Ones | "Western scaremongering about the Baltics’ vulnerability is missing the real threat." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
False Alarms: and Real Ones
A Russian landgrab in Estonia in 2028 would destroy NATO. Western scaremongering about the Baltics’ vulnerability is missing the real threat.
cepa.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
False Alarms: and Real Ones | "Western scaremongering about the Baltics’ vulnerability is missing the real threat." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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Denmark’s drone humiliation weakens us all - important comment by @edwardlucas.bsky.social
“But it has been “sleepwalking” when it comes to its domestic security, says Hans Tino Hansen, a hawkish Dane who runs Risk Intelligence, a consultancy.”
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
“But it has been “sleepwalking” when it comes to its domestic security, says Hans Tino Hansen, a hawkish Dane who runs Risk Intelligence, a consultancy.”
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Denmark’s drone humiliation weakens us all
Paltry deterrence is an invitation to Putin to wreak havoc, making a mockery of Nato’s defences
www.thetimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Denmark’s drone humiliation weakens us all - important comment by @edwardlucas.bsky.social
“But it has been “sleepwalking” when it comes to its domestic security, says Hans Tino Hansen, a hawkish Dane who runs Risk Intelligence, a consultancy.”
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
“But it has been “sleepwalking” when it comes to its domestic security, says Hans Tino Hansen, a hawkish Dane who runs Risk Intelligence, a consultancy.”
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Recommended reading from @edwardlucas.bsky.social 👇
Given the stakes, questions of Estonia’s security should be framed with precision and facts, not fearmongering and speculation.
The Perils of Irresponsible Reporting on Russia’s War
Clickbait coverage is the Kremlin’s friend. Just ask the Estonians.
foreignpolicy.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Recommended reading from @edwardlucas.bsky.social 👇
and here in Swedish
August 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
and here in Swedish
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@edwardlucas.bsky.social on Mario Draghis evisceration of current EU politics.
“…the EU is a mere “spectator” in world politics. It meekly accepts US tariffs. It is sidelined in conflicts in Iran and Gaza. In Ukraine, it pays the piper but does not call the tune...”
“…the EU is a mere “spectator” in world politics. It meekly accepts US tariffs. It is sidelined in conflicts in Iran and Gaza. In Ukraine, it pays the piper but does not call the tune...”
Mario Draghi’s speech to Europe is a warning to us all
He is right: without a radical change Europeans will be spectators at their own funeral
www.thetimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
@edwardlucas.bsky.social on Mario Draghis evisceration of current EU politics.
“…the EU is a mere “spectator” in world politics. It meekly accepts US tariffs. It is sidelined in conflicts in Iran and Gaza. In Ukraine, it pays the piper but does not call the tune...”
“…the EU is a mere “spectator” in world politics. It meekly accepts US tariffs. It is sidelined in conflicts in Iran and Gaza. In Ukraine, it pays the piper but does not call the tune...”
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Brilliant article by @edwardlucas.bsky.social indeed. Here's the 🎁 link (no paywall).
www.thetimes.com/article/1585...
www.thetimes.com/article/1585...
While Europe waits on Trump, Putin is winning
Focus on summits and supposed security guarantees misses the point: Russia has the initiative
www.thetimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Brilliant article by @edwardlucas.bsky.social indeed. Here's the 🎁 link (no paywall).
www.thetimes.com/article/1585...
www.thetimes.com/article/1585...
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MAXimum surveillance: how Russians are being driven into the FSB’s pocket messenger.
Starting September 1, the Russian messenger Max will become mandatory for preinstallation on all devices in Russia⤵️
Starting September 1, the Russian messenger Max will become mandatory for preinstallation on all devices in Russia⤵️
August 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
MAXimum surveillance: how Russians are being driven into the FSB’s pocket messenger.
Starting September 1, the Russian messenger Max will become mandatory for preinstallation on all devices in Russia⤵️
Starting September 1, the Russian messenger Max will become mandatory for preinstallation on all devices in Russia⤵️
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Our diplomacy and discussion frame the central issue as finding a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. Seen from Moscow a much wider contest is under way, aiming to break the old rules and alliances to create a might-is-right world.
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While Europe waits on Trump, Putin is winning
Focus on summits and supposed security guarantees misses the point: Russia has the initiative
www.thetimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Our diplomacy and discussion frame the central issue as finding a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. Seen from Moscow a much wider contest is under way, aiming to break the old rules and alliances to create a might-is-right world.
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Denis, I recommend looking more closely at Italy than that. The fair criticism of Meloni is that she and her government have shied away from any major reforms. The one that bears no relation to reality is that she and her government bear any resemblance to Mussolini, because (so far!!) they don't
August 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Denis, I recommend looking more closely at Italy than that. The fair criticism of Meloni is that she and her government have shied away from any major reforms. The one that bears no relation to reality is that she and her government bear any resemblance to Mussolini, because (so far!!) they don't
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Weakly: Captive Nations | "The Trump administration remembers to mark a Cold War anniversary." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Weakly: Captive Nations
The Trump administration remembers to mark Captive Nations Week. This year’s was perhaps not the White House wordsmiths’ finest effort.
cepa.org
July 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Weakly: Captive Nations | "The Trump administration remembers to mark a Cold War anniversary." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
delighted to sign this letter www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There is only one warmonger on the European stage: Vladimir Putin | Letter
Letter: Experts on Russia, Ukraine and international security respond to a letter that criticised Fiona Hill for her assessment of the Russian threat to Britain
www.theguardian.com
June 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
delighted to sign this letter www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Banking: Moldova’s Winning | "Russia’s grip on the unrecognized Transnistrian state is weakening. No stunts, please." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Banking: Moldova’s Winning
Even if the Kremlin succeeds in toppling Moldova’s pro-Western government, the authorities in Kyiv won't tolerate Russian reinforcement.
cepa.org
June 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Banking: Moldova’s Winning | "Russia’s grip on the unrecognized Transnistrian state is weakening. No stunts, please." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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“Battered, beleaguered, tired and outnumbered, Ukrainians have, at minimal cost, in complete secrecy, and over vast distances, destroyed or damaged dozens, perhaps more, of Russia’s strategic bombers [in the] the most audacious attack of the war.” @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks.
apnews.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“Battered, beleaguered, tired and outnumbered, Ukrainians have, at minimal cost, in complete secrecy, and over vast distances, destroyed or damaged dozens, perhaps more, of Russia’s strategic bombers [in the] the most audacious attack of the war.” @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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National defence must include our elections - as @edwardlucas.bsky.social argues those who want to damage our democracy are as likely to use electoral interference as bombs. An ambitious Elections Bill must urgently close the gaping loopholes in our defences.
www.thetimes.com/article/e280...
www.thetimes.com/article/e280...
National defence must include our elections
It is time to tackle the misinformation and murky political funding that damage democracy
www.thetimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
National defence must include our elections - as @edwardlucas.bsky.social argues those who want to damage our democracy are as likely to use electoral interference as bombs. An ambitious Elections Bill must urgently close the gaping loopholes in our defences.
www.thetimes.com/article/e280...
www.thetimes.com/article/e280...
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Under our flimsy rules, any foreign kleptocrat or broligarch can promote such causes, shrouded in anonymity, so long as they do so outside an election period and without supporting a specific party or candidate.
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By @edwardlucas.bsky.social
National defence must include our elections
It is time to tackle the misinformation and murky political funding that damage democracy
www.thetimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Under our flimsy rules, any foreign kleptocrat or broligarch can promote such causes, shrouded in anonymity, so long as they do so outside an election period and without supporting a specific party or candidate.
(£) www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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"The one thing you need to know about the Nordic Baltic region plus Poland is it has a GDP larger than Russia" — @edwardlucas.bsky.social, Senior Advisor at Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org
#LennartMeriConference
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May 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"The one thing you need to know about the Nordic Baltic region plus Poland is it has a GDP larger than Russia" — @edwardlucas.bsky.social, Senior Advisor at Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org
#LennartMeriConference
#LennartMeriConference
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"Amid the media fireworks of the tariff war, long-term strategic considerations are absent. By contrast, Putin does have a plan. Befriend Trump. Split the European Union. Wreak havoc. Wear down Ukraine. So far, it’s working." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Tone-Deaf: Nobody’s Dancing
The US and Europeans alike are failing to meet Russia’s strategic challenge. Seize Russian assets. Rush help to Ukraine. And rearm—fast.
cepa.org
May 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Amid the media fireworks of the tariff war, long-term strategic considerations are absent. By contrast, Putin does have a plan. Befriend Trump. Split the European Union. Wreak havoc. Wear down Ukraine. So far, it’s working." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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"We have seen a new kind of warfare unfold in Ukraine, but most countries have barely started to devote the time and money needed to get ready to fight the new way." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
Rain (Fire) on the Parade
The 80th-anniversary celebrations of victory in Europe after World War Two will be disappointing—for Russia.
buff.ly
May 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"We have seen a new kind of warfare unfold in Ukraine, but most countries have barely started to devote the time and money needed to get ready to fight the new way." @edwardlucas.bsky.social
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Good interview with @edwardlucas.bsky.social on Times Radio. Completely agree that we’re not seeing an adequate sense of urgency regarding rearmament in Europe, and that we might not be as lucky this time around.
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Trump and Vance ominously hint at severing ties with 'enemy' Europe | Edward Lucas
YouTube video by Times Radio
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May 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Good interview with @edwardlucas.bsky.social on Times Radio. Completely agree that we’re not seeing an adequate sense of urgency regarding rearmament in Europe, and that we might not be as lucky this time around.
youtu.be/-oMHPtYb9jw?...
youtu.be/-oMHPtYb9jw?...
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Our cover this week.
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our cover this week.
my latest for @foreignpolicy foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/23/u...
America Will Miss Europe’s Dependence When It’s Gone
European self-reliance for security will cost U.S. jobs, profits, and influence.
foreignpolicy.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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“The EU leadership and the CCP are jointly championing free trade, and denouncing the disruption caused by Trumpian tergiversation on tariffs.” @edwardlucas.bsky.social
China First? No Thanks
In the past years, attitudes to China in the US and allies seemed to be converging. Transatlantic angst now clouds Europe’s strategic choice.
buff.ly
April 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“The EU leadership and the CCP are jointly championing free trade, and denouncing the disruption caused by Trumpian tergiversation on tariffs.” @edwardlucas.bsky.social