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Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
Western politicians & press: ‘Peace talks have stalled…’
Russia has zero interest in peace. Calling Kremlin demands for Ukrainian surrender ‘peace talks’ is just another way of spreading their propaganda.
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Time, after time, after time, Corbyn has defended, excused, or apologised for Russia’s hostile foreign policy positions, and the evidence for that is stark & overwhelming.
Yet his supporters continue to present the lie that he has always stood on the right side of history.
Yet his supporters continue to present the lie that he has always stood on the right side of history.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Time, after time, after time, Corbyn has defended, excused, or apologised for Russia’s hostile foreign policy positions, and the evidence for that is stark & overwhelming.
Yet his supporters continue to present the lie that he has always stood on the right side of history.
Yet his supporters continue to present the lie that he has always stood on the right side of history.
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While today he presents himself as the defender of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment, the Russian intervention in Syria was supported by Labour’s former leader Jeremy Corbyn, and his director of communications Seamus Milne.
This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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On this day 10 years ago, Russia entered the Syrian civil war on behalf of the Assad regime, devastating infrastructure, displacing millions and murdering thousands of Syrian civilians.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
While today he presents himself as the defender of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment, the Russian intervention in Syria was supported by Labour’s former leader Jeremy Corbyn, and his director of communications Seamus Milne.
This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
bsky.app/profile/ozka...
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This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
September 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
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I'm glad Kimmel is coming back.
However, "free speech" where you can reverse government-coerced corporate censorship but only if your supporters make stock price influencing noise would be like a healthcare system in which you need a GoFundMe to go viral to afford treatment.
... wait.
However, "free speech" where you can reverse government-coerced corporate censorship but only if your supporters make stock price influencing noise would be like a healthcare system in which you need a GoFundMe to go viral to afford treatment.
... wait.
September 23, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I'm glad Kimmel is coming back.
However, "free speech" where you can reverse government-coerced corporate censorship but only if your supporters make stock price influencing noise would be like a healthcare system in which you need a GoFundMe to go viral to afford treatment.
... wait.
However, "free speech" where you can reverse government-coerced corporate censorship but only if your supporters make stock price influencing noise would be like a healthcare system in which you need a GoFundMe to go viral to afford treatment.
... wait.
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It just straightforwardly *insane* how much political chatter in the United Kingdom is about the next general election, an event that is a long way in the future, and how basically none of it is about 'uh, this policy agenda doesn't look adequate to the scale of the inherited problem'.
September 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It just straightforwardly *insane* how much political chatter in the United Kingdom is about the next general election, an event that is a long way in the future, and how basically none of it is about 'uh, this policy agenda doesn't look adequate to the scale of the inherited problem'.
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A desperate desire to live forever in the Vinnick vs Santos debate episode of The West Wing, and an unshakeable, utterly baseless belief that if the centre-left throws enough progressive principles under the bus a civil, moderate, responsible centre-right will emerge to engage with.
The problem with the Ezra Klein view of the world is it's based on the existence of a centre-right and centre-left willing to find common ground. Authoritarians aren't interested in common ground, just power.
September 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A desperate desire to live forever in the Vinnick vs Santos debate episode of The West Wing, and an unshakeable, utterly baseless belief that if the centre-left throws enough progressive principles under the bus a civil, moderate, responsible centre-right will emerge to engage with.
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Critical wind energy infrastructure in Europe should not rely on Chinese manufacturers. Also in the UK.
This MoU is very much moving in the wrong direction.
www.rechargenews.com/markets-and-...
This MoU is very much moving in the wrong direction.
www.rechargenews.com/markets-and-...
September 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Critical wind energy infrastructure in Europe should not rely on Chinese manufacturers. Also in the UK.
This MoU is very much moving in the wrong direction.
www.rechargenews.com/markets-and-...
This MoU is very much moving in the wrong direction.
www.rechargenews.com/markets-and-...
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This is a time commitment. A worthy investment, though.
While the focus is on the UK, the message is applicable elsewhere too. Time to wake up and get busy.
While the focus is on the UK, the message is applicable elsewhere too. Time to wake up and get busy.
Really some major media organisation should attempt a consciousness-raising exercise trying to explain to the British public and its godforsaken government just exactly how they are on Russia’s front line… Oh yes right thank you.
news.sky.com/story/the-wa...
news.sky.com/story/the-wa...
September 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This is a time commitment. A worthy investment, though.
While the focus is on the UK, the message is applicable elsewhere too. Time to wake up and get busy.
While the focus is on the UK, the message is applicable elsewhere too. Time to wake up and get busy.
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A free hint for anyone wanting to use historical events as metaphors: double-check that the historical event does actually conjure up the images you are looking for before choosing them (which, I mean, might be the case here, but you never know 🙃)
I was expecting the Reichstag Fire parallel to be made, but I did not expect it to come from the right.
September 12, 2025 at 6:50 AM
A free hint for anyone wanting to use historical events as metaphors: double-check that the historical event does actually conjure up the images you are looking for before choosing them (which, I mean, might be the case here, but you never know 🙃)
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Russia attacks Poland deliberately, the Trump response…”It could’ve been a mistake.”
Any European state basing its defense plans on the US defending it from a Russian attack is living in a fantasy world and deliberately exposing its citizens to great risk.
Any European state basing its defense plans on the US defending it from a Russian attack is living in a fantasy world and deliberately exposing its citizens to great risk.
REPORTER: What's your reaction to Russia's drone incursion into Poland?
TRUMP: It could've been a mistake
TRUMP: It could've been a mistake
September 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Russia attacks Poland deliberately, the Trump response…”It could’ve been a mistake.”
Any European state basing its defense plans on the US defending it from a Russian attack is living in a fantasy world and deliberately exposing its citizens to great risk.
Any European state basing its defense plans on the US defending it from a Russian attack is living in a fantasy world and deliberately exposing its citizens to great risk.
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The time for the West to start arming democratic Ukraine to the teeth and imposing crippling sanctions on fascist Russia was... over three years ago.
Putin has been given time to switch his economy to a war footing.
Stopping him now will be much more costly - and risky.
Putin has been given time to switch his economy to a war footing.
Stopping him now will be much more costly - and risky.
The main lesson from last night for Poland (indeed all NATO in CEE) should be that their defense starts in Ukraine.
Imagine the results if Russians could launch a massive UAV attack on Poland from just over the border in Ukraine?
Imagine the results if Russians could launch a massive UAV attack on Poland from just over the border in Ukraine?
September 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The time for the West to start arming democratic Ukraine to the teeth and imposing crippling sanctions on fascist Russia was... over three years ago.
Putin has been given time to switch his economy to a war footing.
Stopping him now will be much more costly - and risky.
Putin has been given time to switch his economy to a war footing.
Stopping him now will be much more costly - and risky.
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Up to 20 drones. That's not one random drone. Must be a planned action to test NATO. My bet is that NATO will not hit Russia back. Then Russia will escalate even more. Textbook case of what appeasement leads to.
They say "up to 20" (to translate the Polish / Ukrainian phrase meaning "from 11 to 20").
September 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Up to 20 drones. That's not one random drone. Must be a planned action to test NATO. My bet is that NATO will not hit Russia back. Then Russia will escalate even more. Textbook case of what appeasement leads to.
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The math of the air war in Ukraine is simple. Yes, air defenses are needed but there will never be enough Patriots etc. The only way to stop Putin from bombarding Ukrainian cities is by helping Kyiv strike deep inside Russia, against the Russian defense-industrial base, air and missile installations
July 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The math of the air war in Ukraine is simple. Yes, air defenses are needed but there will never be enough Patriots etc. The only way to stop Putin from bombarding Ukrainian cities is by helping Kyiv strike deep inside Russia, against the Russian defense-industrial base, air and missile installations
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For the 37,000th time: The Russians will not stop until they are stopped. Until we stop them. Continued European under-action guarantees Russia will escalate sabotage and hybrid attacks against NATO and ultimately bring the war to us.
July 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
For the 37,000th time: The Russians will not stop until they are stopped. Until we stop them. Continued European under-action guarantees Russia will escalate sabotage and hybrid attacks against NATO and ultimately bring the war to us.
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Almost 24 years since 9-11. The world shared the American grief, stood in attention ready to assist. In 2014 Russia invaded Ukraine and the United States decided not to give a shit. Obama mostly ignored the war and let pro-Russian Merkel deal with instead.
July 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Almost 24 years since 9-11. The world shared the American grief, stood in attention ready to assist. In 2014 Russia invaded Ukraine and the United States decided not to give a shit. Obama mostly ignored the war and let pro-Russian Merkel deal with instead.
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She backs Putin and Russia’s war against Ukraine — but she’s still set to perform at London’s Royal Opera House.
June 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
She backs Putin and Russia’s war against Ukraine — but she’s still set to perform at London’s Royal Opera House.
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What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
apnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
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Ukraine is not being prepared as it should in air defense, and instead of sucking up to Trump, the Europeans should be far more proactive. They even have cards to play, if they had self respect. How about saying Europe will only buy US weapons if the US sells Ukraine Patriots?
June 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Ukraine is not being prepared as it should in air defense, and instead of sucking up to Trump, the Europeans should be far more proactive. They even have cards to play, if they had self respect. How about saying Europe will only buy US weapons if the US sells Ukraine Patriots?
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Hours later, Putin unleashed his largest air attack on democratic Ukraine yet. No, Putin does not respect Trump.
He knows exactly how to play him, however.
He knows exactly how to play him, however.
🥴Trump: "Putin made some very good statements today. He respects our country again. He didn't a year ago. But Putin respects our country and President Xi of China respects our country and Kim Jong Un respects it. They respect our country again."
June 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Hours later, Putin unleashed his largest air attack on democratic Ukraine yet. No, Putin does not respect Trump.
He knows exactly how to play him, however.
He knows exactly how to play him, however.
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The West must stop aiding Russia's war effort by buying its oil & gas, & increase aid to Ukraine. Buying Russian fossil fuels only prolongs the war. Putin won't stop, & Ukraine cannot cease fighting if it's to exist.
Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is the only way to end the war.
Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is the only way to end the war.
June 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The West must stop aiding Russia's war effort by buying its oil & gas, & increase aid to Ukraine. Buying Russian fossil fuels only prolongs the war. Putin won't stop, & Ukraine cannot cease fighting if it's to exist.
Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is the only way to end the war.
Helping Ukraine defeat Russia is the only way to end the war.
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Attacking Royal Air Force multirole tanker/strategic transports that would be vital during an emergency evacuation, let alone military operation, for example, should Russia attack the Baltic States, is sabotage de facto on behalf of a foreign state, carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Next week the UK government is moving to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.
5 things that could put you at risk of a terrorism charge ⬇️ 🧵
5 things that could put you at risk of a terrorism charge ⬇️ 🧵
June 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Attacking Royal Air Force multirole tanker/strategic transports that would be vital during an emergency evacuation, let alone military operation, for example, should Russia attack the Baltic States, is sabotage de facto on behalf of a foreign state, carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
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This is the result of a Russian missile hit that damaged a civilian train today, carrying regular people, including the elderly, women, and kids. Sadly, people get used to seeing stuff like this, and it won't be all over the news. Don’t let it fade. Keep showing Russia's crimes
June 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is the result of a Russian missile hit that damaged a civilian train today, carrying regular people, including the elderly, women, and kids. Sadly, people get used to seeing stuff like this, and it won't be all over the news. Don’t let it fade. Keep showing Russia's crimes
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The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe, writes Andrew Chakhoyan, academic director at the University of Amsterdam, in his recent op-ed.
More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia
The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe.
On Mon...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe, writes Andrew Chakhoyan, academic director at the University of Amsterdam, in his recent op-ed.
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We can't stop thinking about the attacks this morning. Nine lives lost, among them 11-year-old Masha. Victims so frequent they're overlooked. Yet US leaders appease murderers; Europeans look away.
What to do? Support the air defenses, still $1K needed: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
What to do? Support the air defenses, still $1K needed: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
June 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We can't stop thinking about the attacks this morning. Nine lives lost, among them 11-year-old Masha. Victims so frequent they're overlooked. Yet US leaders appease murderers; Europeans look away.
What to do? Support the air defenses, still $1K needed: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
What to do? Support the air defenses, still $1K needed: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...