Josh Ram
@joshwram.bsky.social
Investigator @OsintforUkraine
Previous @azdemparty @sfstandard @SJSpotlight
Internationalist, admirer of @PowerUSAID and @Official_NAFO
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
Previous @azdemparty @sfstandard @SJSpotlight
Internationalist, admirer of @PowerUSAID and @Official_NAFO
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
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"He depicted Putin as a victim of American injustice: 'He was accused of all that stuff. He had nothing to do with it. . . . The whole thing was a scam, and he had to put up with that.'" Whatever this is, it is *not* putting America first.
Trump’s Foreign Policy: Felons First
The pattern is clear—he’s using American power not to help Americans but to shield foreign authoritarians from justice.
www.thebulwark.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"He depicted Putin as a victim of American injustice: 'He was accused of all that stuff. He had nothing to do with it. . . . The whole thing was a scam, and he had to put up with that.'" Whatever this is, it is *not* putting America first.
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New from me. What's next after Trump's incredibly shrinking peace plan? Believe it or not, things aren't all bad for Ukraine: newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
Trump’s Incredible Shrinking Peace Plan
The US president is growing weary of negotiations; given the resilience of underlying ties with Europe, that may be a good thing for Ukraine
newlinesmag.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
New from me. What's next after Trump's incredibly shrinking peace plan? Believe it or not, things aren't all bad for Ukraine: newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
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“There was a darkly comic aspect to watching Europe try to flatter, persuade and finesse Donald Trump into being three things he is not: reliable, constructive and pro-Ukraine.”
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social on the geopolitics of ending the war @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social on the geopolitics of ending the war @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
Trump’s Incredible Shrinking Peace Plan
The US president is growing weary of negotiations; given the resilience of underlying ties with Europe, that may be a good thing for Ukraine
newlinesmag.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“There was a darkly comic aspect to watching Europe try to flatter, persuade and finesse Donald Trump into being three things he is not: reliable, constructive and pro-Ukraine.”
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social on the geopolitics of ending the war @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social on the geopolitics of ending the war @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/tr...
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Russian Telegram channels report an attack on Energiya plant in Lipetsk, Russia. It produces batteries for drones, aviation and fleet, among other things.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
May 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Russian Telegram channels report an attack on Energiya plant in Lipetsk, Russia. It produces batteries for drones, aviation and fleet, among other things.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
Local authorities admitted a fire at the plant and evacuation of its personnel.
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"To be free. Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world." www.thecasualanalyst.com/blog-1/categ...
December 7, 2024 at 11:38 PM
"To be free. Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world." www.thecasualanalyst.com/blog-1/categ...
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December 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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"I sparked Syria’s revolution as a teenage boy – now I’m here to finish it." Muawiyah Syasneh was 16 when his anti-Assad graffiti on a school wall led to his arrest, sparking protests that ended in civil war. Now he returns to tell the tale www.the-independent.com/news/world/m...
I sparked Syria’s revolution as a teenage boy – now I’m here to finish it
Muawiyah Syasneh was 16 when his anti-Assad graffiti on a school wall led to his arrest, sparking protests that ended in civil war. Now, in the very same spot, he tells chief international corresponde...
www.the-independent.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
"I sparked Syria’s revolution as a teenage boy – now I’m here to finish it." Muawiyah Syasneh was 16 when his anti-Assad graffiti on a school wall led to his arrest, sparking protests that ended in civil war. Now he returns to tell the tale www.the-independent.com/news/world/m...
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⚡️Ukrainian military instructors to undergo NATO-standard training in Lithuania.
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.
Ukrainian military instructors to undergo NATO-standard training in Lithuania
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.
kyivindependent.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:33 AM
⚡️Ukrainian military instructors to undergo NATO-standard training in Lithuania.
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.
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VACCINES WORK!!!! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Six Childhood Scourges We’ve Forgotten About, Thanks to Vaccines (Gift Article)
Most Americans, including doctors, have no memory of the devastating diseases that routinely threatened children until the 1960s.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
VACCINES WORK!!!! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
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🔴 Ukraine is ready to export food to Syria, says Agriculture Minister Koval, as Russia halts wheat shipments.
Ukraine Prepares to Reopen Food Supplies to Syria
Ukraine is ready to supply food to Syria, according to Agriculture Minister Vitalii Koval, highlighting commitment amid changes in Syrian leadership.
buff.ly
December 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM
🔴 Ukraine is ready to export food to Syria, says Agriculture Minister Koval, as Russia halts wheat shipments.
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95% of Syrians voted for Assad barely 6 months ago...
December 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
95% of Syrians voted for Assad barely 6 months ago...
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Rebels in the Aleppo citadel now.
November 29, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Rebels in the Aleppo citadel now.
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“Ukraine struck a military air base in the Kursk region with ATACMS ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads.” mil.in.ua/en/news/ukra...
Ukraine strikes Russian military air base with ATACMS missiles for first time
Ukraine struck a military air base in the Kursk region with ATACMS ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads
mil.in.ua
November 25, 2024 at 3:09 PM
“Ukraine struck a military air base in the Kursk region with ATACMS ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads.” mil.in.ua/en/news/ukra...
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THIS JUST IN: An investigation of Tulsi Gabbard's PACs shows much of the funds raised have gone to fundraising & to pay her advisers, not the stated mission of the PACs. Plus, she won't reveal the donors to a charity she runs. All this needs vetting. Pass it on.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Tulsi Gabbard keeps starting up PACs. Where is the money going?
When her appointment as director of national intelligence is vetted, the Senate should scrutinize her political operation.
www.motherjones.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:03 PM
THIS JUST IN: An investigation of Tulsi Gabbard's PACs shows much of the funds raised have gone to fundraising & to pay her advisers, not the stated mission of the PACs. Plus, she won't reveal the donors to a charity she runs. All this needs vetting. Pass it on.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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In today's #vatniksoup, I'll introduce an American businessman and social media figure, Elon Musk (@elonmusk). He's best-known for being the wealthiest man in the world, running companies like Tesla Inc., SpaceX and Twitter, and for parroting Kremlin's propaganda narratives.
1/23
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November 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM
In today's #vatniksoup, I'll introduce an American businessman and social media figure, Elon Musk (@elonmusk). He's best-known for being the wealthiest man in the world, running companies like Tesla Inc., SpaceX and Twitter, and for parroting Kremlin's propaganda narratives.
1/23
1/23
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Suggests to me that we should double down on military support to Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com/secret-russi...
kyivindependent.com/secret-russi...
Secret Russian plan sees Ukraine cut into 3 parts, intelligence source confirms
Under the plan, Ukraine's western lands would be offered to neighboring countries, while its eastern regions would be annexed by Russia and the remaining territory converted into a Russian-controlled ...
kyivindependent.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Suggests to me that we should double down on military support to Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com/secret-russi...
kyivindependent.com/secret-russi...
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⚡️ Zelenskyy on the possibility of the US cutting aid to Ukraine: "If they will cut, I think we will lose. Of course, anyway, we will stay and we will fight. We have production, but it’s not enough to prevail. And I think it is not enough to survive."
📹: Fox News
📹: Fox News
November 20, 2024 at 3:36 PM
⚡️ Zelenskyy on the possibility of the US cutting aid to Ukraine: "If they will cut, I think we will lose. Of course, anyway, we will stay and we will fight. We have production, but it’s not enough to prevail. And I think it is not enough to survive."
📹: Fox News
📹: Fox News
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⚡️ Ukraine’s intelligence warns of Russian disinformation spreading fake messages about a large missile strike. These messages, which contain typical errors of Russian operations, aim to cause panic.
Ukraine's Intelligence Warns of Fake Massive Missile Strike Messages in Russian Disinformation Campaign
Ukrainian Defense Intelligence urges public to dismiss false missile attack messages; only rely on official communications for accurate information.
united24media.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:48 PM
⚡️ Ukraine’s intelligence warns of Russian disinformation spreading fake messages about a large missile strike. These messages, which contain typical errors of Russian operations, aim to cause panic.
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⚡ Zelenskyy on Chancellor Scholz calling Putin: It is a Pandora's box. Putin's isolation is also the pressure against him.
📹: Fox News
📹: Fox News
November 20, 2024 at 3:56 PM
⚡ Zelenskyy on Chancellor Scholz calling Putin: It is a Pandora's box. Putin's isolation is also the pressure against him.
📹: Fox News
📹: Fox News
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Russia's war nearly derailed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but GSC Game World pressed on.
Read about how they developed the next part of Ukraine's most well-known game amidst the war.
Read about how they developed the next part of Ukraine's most well-known game amidst the war.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Developing a Video Game Amidst the Chaos of War
Ukraine’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl defies war, reclaiming its cultural identity while rising as a global gaming sensation ahead of its release.
united24media.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Russia's war nearly derailed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but GSC Game World pressed on.
Read about how they developed the next part of Ukraine's most well-known game amidst the war.
Read about how they developed the next part of Ukraine's most well-known game amidst the war.
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US announced new package of military assistance to Ukraine, an estimated value - $275 million. www.defense.gov/News/Release...
November 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
US announced new package of military assistance to Ukraine, an estimated value - $275 million. www.defense.gov/News/Release...
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Once again, Ukraine has been repeatedly striking territory Putin genuinely considers Russian (Crimea, illegally annexed in 2014) with Western supplied long-range weapons since mid-2023.
Any discussion of today's ATACMS strikes in Bryansk without this context is worthless.
Any discussion of today's ATACMS strikes in Bryansk without this context is worthless.
November 20, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Once again, Ukraine has been repeatedly striking territory Putin genuinely considers Russian (Crimea, illegally annexed in 2014) with Western supplied long-range weapons since mid-2023.
Any discussion of today's ATACMS strikes in Bryansk without this context is worthless.
Any discussion of today's ATACMS strikes in Bryansk without this context is worthless.