François Heisbourg
@fheisbourg.bsky.social
Senior adviser (Europe), IISS,
Special adviser, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
Special adviser, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
Rappel: l'Allemagne 🇩🇪 avait sauvè in extremis le président Tebboune pemdant le Covid: il avait alors été soignè à la Charitè à Berlin. Avec d'autres, je m'emploie continûment à obtenir l'appui actif des responsables allemands. Pourvu que leur prècieuse action pèse pendant qu'il en est temps!
Frank-Walter Steinmeier propose aussi que Boualem Sansal soit transféré en Allemagne pour «y bénéficier de soins médicaux». →https://l.lefigaro.fr/MvED
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Rappel: l'Allemagne 🇩🇪 avait sauvè in extremis le président Tebboune pemdant le Covid: il avait alors été soignè à la Charitè à Berlin. Avec d'autres, je m'emploie continûment à obtenir l'appui actif des responsables allemands. Pourvu que leur prècieuse action pèse pendant qu'il en est temps!
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🇫🇷⚖️Procès libyen: la justice ordonne la remise en liberté de Nicolas Sarkozy.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🇫🇷⚖️Procès libyen: la justice ordonne la remise en liberté de Nicolas Sarkozy.
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1356
1. Sunday: 300 Shahed (52 leakers), 32 ballistic missiles (incl 7 Kinzhal), 13 cruise missiles (9 down). Zelensky says 27 more Patriots needed
2. ZNPP geta back up link for 1st time in 6 months
3. 3 drones buzz Begian Doel NPP
4. Taganrog 110 Kv substation hit
1. Sunday: 300 Shahed (52 leakers), 32 ballistic missiles (incl 7 Kinzhal), 13 cruise missiles (9 down). Zelensky says 27 more Patriots needed
2. ZNPP geta back up link for 1st time in 6 months
3. 3 drones buzz Begian Doel NPP
4. Taganrog 110 Kv substation hit
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1356
1. Sunday: 300 Shahed (52 leakers), 32 ballistic missiles (incl 7 Kinzhal), 13 cruise missiles (9 down). Zelensky says 27 more Patriots needed
2. ZNPP geta back up link for 1st time in 6 months
3. 3 drones buzz Begian Doel NPP
4. Taganrog 110 Kv substation hit
1. Sunday: 300 Shahed (52 leakers), 32 ballistic missiles (incl 7 Kinzhal), 13 cruise missiles (9 down). Zelensky says 27 more Patriots needed
2. ZNPP geta back up link for 1st time in 6 months
3. 3 drones buzz Begian Doel NPP
4. Taganrog 110 Kv substation hit
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⚡️ The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has regained access to backup power for the first time in six months following the repair of its second power line, but risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety persist.
Ukraine's nuclear safety still at risk even after Zaporizhzhia plant connected to backup power
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has restored access to backup power for the first time in six months after its second power line was repaired, the International Atomic Energy Age...
kyivindependent.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⚡️ The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has regained access to backup power for the first time in six months following the repair of its second power line, but risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety persist.
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⚡️Ukraine is looking to order 27 Patriot air defense systems, Zelensky says.
Ukraine is looking to order 27 Patriot air defense systems, Zelensky says
Ukraine would like to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from U.S. companies and is looking to borrow the crucial system from its European allies in the meantime, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
⚡️Ukraine is looking to order 27 Patriot air defense systems, Zelensky says.
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⚡️3 drones reportedly spotted flying over Belgian nuclear power plant.
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9, according to Deutsche Welle.
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9, according to Deutsche Welle.
3 drones reportedly spotted flying over Belgian nuclear power plant
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9
kyivindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
⚡️3 drones reportedly spotted flying over Belgian nuclear power plant.
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9, according to Deutsche Welle.
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9, according to Deutsche Welle.
Beyond absurd
🇺🇸🇺🇦‼️ Over $5B in U.S. weapons sales to NATO allies and Ukraine are delayed because the government shutdown has furloughed key staff who process arms exports, - Axios
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Beyond absurd
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1355
1. Electricity substations close to Rivne NPP targetted
2. Vornonezh PP hit
3. Teain service with Kramatorsk suspended
1. Electricity substations close to Rivne NPP targetted
2. Vornonezh PP hit
3. Teain service with Kramatorsk suspended
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1355
1. Electricity substations close to Rivne NPP targetted
2. Vornonezh PP hit
3. Teain service with Kramatorsk suspended
1. Electricity substations close to Rivne NPP targetted
2. Vornonezh PP hit
3. Teain service with Kramatorsk suspended
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Old horsehair fishing nets from Brittany, once used to catch monkfish, are now shielding Ukraine’s frontlines from Russian drones. 280km of repurposed netting, sent by Kernic Solidarités, is being stretched across trenches and roads, forming traps that snare drones like flies in a web.
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Old horsehair fishing nets from Brittany, once used to catch monkfish, are now shielding Ukraine’s frontlines from Russian drones. 280km of repurposed netting, sent by Kernic Solidarités, is being stretched across trenches and roads, forming traps that snare drones like flies in a web.
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Russian forces targeted energy substations that power the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants overnight on Nov. 7-8, amid its large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Russian forces targeted energy substations that power the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants overnight on Nov. 7-8, amid its large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
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“Ukrzaliznytsia has suspended train service to Kramatorsk indefinitely.
This was expected, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Because this place - the Kramatorsk railway station - has long meant much more to all of us than just an important logistical hub.
This was expected, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Because this place - the Kramatorsk railway station - has long meant much more to all of us than just an important logistical hub.
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
“Ukrzaliznytsia has suspended train service to Kramatorsk indefinitely.
This was expected, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Because this place - the Kramatorsk railway station - has long meant much more to all of us than just an important logistical hub.
This was expected, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Because this place - the Kramatorsk railway station - has long meant much more to all of us than just an important logistical hub.
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. @jnbarrot.bsky.social welcomed the SkyShield France initiative, which has garnered considerable support, including from prominent French political figures.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
. @jnbarrot.bsky.social welcomed the SkyShield France initiative, which has garnered considerable support, including from prominent French political figures.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.
So what?
Russia's Lavrov says he is read to meet Rubio, RIA reports reut.rs/4oYHMOj
Russia's Lavrov says he is read to meet Rubio, RIA reports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and that such communication was important.
reut.rs
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
So what?
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Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Sweden have agreed to localize production of Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets on Ukrainian soil. The plan is to begin domestic manufacturing by 2033, a long-term step toward strengthening Ukraine’s air power and defense industry.
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Sweden have agreed to localize production of Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets on Ukrainian soil. The plan is to begin domestic manufacturing by 2033, a long-term step toward strengthening Ukraine’s air power and defense industry.
WTF
President Donald Trump has said no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa later this month, reviving debunked claims of white Afrikaners being systematically "killed and slaughtered" in the country ➡️ u.afp.com/Sno4
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
WTF
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President Donald Trump has said no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa later this month, reviving debunked claims of white Afrikaners being systematically "killed and slaughtered" in the country ➡️ u.afp.com/Sno4
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
President Donald Trump has said no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa later this month, reviving debunked claims of white Afrikaners being systematically "killed and slaughtered" in the country ➡️ u.afp.com/Sno4
C'est Nicolas qui paie...
Le rapporteur de la commission d’enquête sur l’audiovisuel public, Charles Alloncle, tance Delphine Ernotte et son bilan dans l'émission «Points de Vue» sur @LeFigaroTV. →https://l.lefigaro.fr/6nZG
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
C'est Nicolas qui paie...
If confrmed, this sounds pretty dire indeed given the importance and the location of the three clusters of power stations. What can the West do quickly to help?
All power units of Centrenergo have gone offline after Russia’s overnight strike. The company’s three thermal plants, Trypilska, Zmiivska, and Vuhlehirska, have stopped generating electricity. Repair teams are now working to restore operations. The situation is critical.
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If confrmed, this sounds pretty dire indeed given the importance and the location of the three clusters of power stations. What can the West do quickly to help?
Data on last night vs Ukraine:
~300 Shahed of which 52 leakers.
45 missiles (32 ballistic/aeroballistic, 13 cruise) of which 9 intercepted. Breakdown: 25 Iskander-M/Hwasong, 7 Kinzhal; 10 Iskander-K, 3 Kalibr
~300 Shahed of which 52 leakers.
45 missiles (32 ballistic/aeroballistic, 13 cruise) of which 9 intercepted. Breakdown: 25 Iskander-M/Hwasong, 7 Kinzhal; 10 Iskander-K, 3 Kalibr
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1354
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Data on last night vs Ukraine:
~300 Shahed of which 52 leakers.
45 missiles (32 ballistic/aeroballistic, 13 cruise) of which 9 intercepted. Breakdown: 25 Iskander-M/Hwasong, 7 Kinzhal; 10 Iskander-K, 3 Kalibr
~300 Shahed of which 52 leakers.
45 missiles (32 ballistic/aeroballistic, 13 cruise) of which 9 intercepted. Breakdown: 25 Iskander-M/Hwasong, 7 Kinzhal; 10 Iskander-K, 3 Kalibr
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The European Commission has banned the issuance of multi-entry Schengen visas to Russian citizens. From now on, they’ll need to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they travel to the EU, a move aimed at tightening security checks and minimizing risks across Europe.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The European Commission has banned the issuance of multi-entry Schengen visas to Russian citizens. From now on, they’ll need to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they travel to the EU, a move aimed at tightening security checks and minimizing risks across Europe.
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Massive Russian overnight strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Mykolaiv. Power infrastructure was targeted, causing blackouts and fires. A woman was killed and dozens injured. Emergency outages are now in place across several regions.
November 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Massive Russian overnight strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Mykolaiv. Power infrastructure was targeted, causing blackouts and fires. A woman was killed and dozens injured. Emergency outages are now in place across several regions.
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1354
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1354
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
1. Lavrov not sidelined says bosom pal Peshkov
2. Trump says Orbàn can buy Russian oil for anther year
3. EU to tighten visa regime for Russia
4. Bad night for Ukrainian electricity infrastructure
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⚡️ Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after failed Trump summit
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
kyivindependent.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
⚡️ Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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⚡️Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drone and missiles to strike targets across the country.
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
⚡️Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drones and missiles to strike targets across the country.
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Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions