Ferdinand
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I love politics and history and what it can learn us. And, almost forgot, a longtime Formula One fan 🏎️
I mostly repost without comments to show trends.
I mostly repost without comments to show trends.
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11 people are known to have been wounded in Kherson as a result of russia’s massive overnight rocket artillery bombardment. 2 more women were injured during morning attack on the city, the Regional Military Administration reported.
Residential buildings, shops, cafés, and a church were damaged.
Residential buildings, shops, cafés, and a church were damaged.
February 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
11 people are known to have been wounded in Kherson as a result of russia’s massive overnight rocket artillery bombardment. 2 more women were injured during morning attack on the city, the Regional Military Administration reported.
Residential buildings, shops, cafés, and a church were damaged.
Residential buildings, shops, cafés, and a church were damaged.
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This is what Kurakhove looks like now - a town in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.
Russia destroys everything everywhere it goes.
Russia destroys everything everywhere it goes.
February 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This is what Kurakhove looks like now - a town in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.
Russia destroys everything everywhere it goes.
Russia destroys everything everywhere it goes.
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Fucking awful. Pure proof Alex Pretti was murdered in cold blood by ICE fascists.
Best video evidence yet. If anybody did that in the army, they would be court-martialed.
The United States is a fascist dictatorship.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was executed.
Murdered by Nazi goons at the hands of Trump, Noem, Bovino, Bondi, Patel, Hegseth, Homan, Bove, Vance, Mike Johnson, and MAGA.
The United States is a fascist dictatorship.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was executed.
Murdered by Nazi goons at the hands of Trump, Noem, Bovino, Bondi, Patel, Hegseth, Homan, Bove, Vance, Mike Johnson, and MAGA.
January 25, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Fucking awful. Pure proof Alex Pretti was murdered in cold blood by ICE fascists.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Greenland’s future is for Denmark and Greenland to decide, and he will tell US President Donald Trump the same if they discuss the matter.
Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Despite Tariff Threat
Mark Carney is considering sending Canadian soldiers to Greenland to take part in military exercises with NATO allies, a move that would risk retaliation from the US.
bloom.bg
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Greenland’s future is for Denmark and Greenland to decide, and he will tell US President Donald Trump the same if they discuss the matter.
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Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland has been disinvited from a traditional dog sled race on the Arctic island as the crisis over the fate of the autonomous Danish territory escalates.
Trump envoy disinvited from Greenland dog sled race after US tariff threats
The Greenland Dog Sledding Association said the tourism company that invited Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has changed its mind.
www.politico.eu
January 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland has been disinvited from a traditional dog sled race on the Arctic island as the crisis over the fate of the autonomous Danish territory escalates.
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The Trump administration had reached a trade and tariff deal with the European Union in July 2025.
Donald Trump’s EU Trade Deal Under Threat Over Greenland Tariffs
www.newsweek.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Trump administration had reached a trade and tariff deal with the European Union in July 2025.
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In a joint statement, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK reaffirmed Arctic security as a shared priority. The nations expressed steadfast solidarity with Denmark and Greenland,
January 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
In a joint statement, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK reaffirmed Arctic security as a shared priority. The nations expressed steadfast solidarity with Denmark and Greenland,
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"The French president said a couple days ago, 'America might not be our ally anymore.' You've heard the German Chancellor say something similar."
Anne Applebaum tells Tim Miller that European governments are starting to hedge against American rhetoric and actions.
Anne Applebaum tells Tim Miller that European governments are starting to hedge against American rhetoric and actions.
January 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Trump succeeds at united the world—against us.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Trump succeeds at united the world—against us.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
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President Donald Trump continued his escalating threats towards Greenland, telling reporters that if he is not able to make a deal to acquire the Arctic territory "the easy way" then he will have to "do it the hard way."
https://cnn.it/45Affas
https://cnn.it/45Affas
January 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
President Donald Trump continued his escalating threats towards Greenland, telling reporters that if he is not able to make a deal to acquire the Arctic territory "the easy way" then he will have to "do it the hard way."
https://cnn.it/45Affas
https://cnn.it/45Affas
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No “Oreshnik” is needed for that. Stop talking about russian Wunderwaffe that exists for propaganda. It’s drones, missiles, and bombs they kill us with. Focus on what matters!
January 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
No “Oreshnik” is needed for that. Stop talking about russian Wunderwaffe that exists for propaganda. It’s drones, missiles, and bombs they kill us with. Focus on what matters!
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Russia is killing Ukrainians every day: burying us under the rubble of our homes, killing us on our streets, burning us alive in our cars. In offices, cafes, churches, kindergartens, and hospitals. Every day. All the time.
It happens so often, it doesn’t even make the news anymore.
It happens so often, it doesn’t even make the news anymore.
January 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Russia is killing Ukrainians every day: burying us under the rubble of our homes, killing us on our streets, burning us alive in our cars. In offices, cafes, churches, kindergartens, and hospitals. Every day. All the time.
It happens so often, it doesn’t even make the news anymore.
It happens so often, it doesn’t even make the news anymore.
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Few Greenlanders believe U.S. troops are arriving imminently, but there is growing unease that President Trump’s desire to buy the strategic island or use military force might actually be serious.
Greenland Was America’s Friend. Now It’s a Takeover Target.
Few locals in Nuuk believe U.S. troops are arriving imminently, but there is growing unease that President Trump’s desire to buy Greenland or use military force might actually be serious.
on.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Few Greenlanders believe U.S. troops are arriving imminently, but there is growing unease that President Trump’s desire to buy the strategic island or use military force might actually be serious.
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Something is getting sanctioned in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Something is getting sanctioned in Krasnodar Krai, Russia
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The U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier arrived in waters near Latin America on Tuesday, expanding the American military’s buildup as the Trump administration seeks to ratchet up the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Arrival of U.S.’s Largest Warship Ratchets Up Pressure on Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is in waters off Latin America, as the buildup of U.S. forces continues in the Caribbean.
on.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier arrived in waters near Latin America on Tuesday, expanding the American military’s buildup as the Trump administration seeks to ratchet up the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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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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Indigenous protesters and UN security clash at climate summit in Brazil
Indigenous protesters and UN security clash at climate summit in Brazil
The demonstrators waved yellow flags protesting oil drilling in the Amazon.
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Indigenous protesters and UN security clash at climate summit in Brazil
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The Supreme Court has extended its short-term order allowing Trump administration to withhold paying full food stamp payments in November.
Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a short-term order that allows the Trump administration to withhold covering full food stamp payments in November, a move that appeared designed to put off the ca...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Supreme Court has extended its short-term order allowing Trump administration to withhold paying full food stamp payments in November.
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Ominous. America so publicly abandoning defence of the rules-based order would clearly have implications beyond Ukraine
Trump works hard for Putin in the UN:
"the Trump administration is pushing to strip language from a resolution that affirms the country’s territorial integrity and condemns Russia’s occupation of Crimea and other regions"
How embarrassing for the US!
www.kyivpost.com/post/63999?u...
"the Trump administration is pushing to strip language from a resolution that affirms the country’s territorial integrity and condemns Russia’s occupation of Crimea and other regions"
How embarrassing for the US!
www.kyivpost.com/post/63999?u...
Trump Administration Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on Russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
Western allies are warning that the White House push to strip references to “territorial integrity” and “aggression” will undermine the international consensus.
www.kyivpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ominous. America so publicly abandoning defence of the rules-based order would clearly have implications beyond Ukraine
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Good! Sanctions from the West and kinetic sanctions from Ukraine must continue.
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Good! Sanctions from the West and kinetic sanctions from Ukraine must continue.
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Offshore wind industry urges postponement of Germany’s 2026 auctions to optimise bids
Failed 2025 auction with zero bids submitted must not be repeated, industry alliance warns
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/offshor...
Failed 2025 auction with zero bids submitted must not be repeated, industry alliance warns
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/offshor...
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Offshore wind industry urges postponement of Germany’s 2026 auctions to optimise bids
Failed 2025 auction with zero bids submitted must not be repeated, industry alliance warns
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/offshor...
Failed 2025 auction with zero bids submitted must not be repeated, industry alliance warns
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/offshor...
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Kabooom 💥
Starobesheve TPP in Donetsk region
Starobesheve TPP in Donetsk region
November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Kabooom 💥
Starobesheve TPP in Donetsk region
Starobesheve TPP in Donetsk region
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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