Jouke de Ruiter
@joukeder.bsky.social
Twitter refugee.
Retired management consultant.
Ireland. J.S Bach. Astronomy. Gastronomy
The difference between right and wrong in politics.
Retired management consultant.
Ireland. J.S Bach. Astronomy. Gastronomy
The difference between right and wrong in politics.
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He gave everything for Ukraine — including his life.
Ben “Budgie” Burgess, a 33-year-old volunteer from Portsmouth, was killed on June 20 while flying drones on the front lines in Sumy Oblast.👇
Ben “Budgie” Burgess, a 33-year-old volunteer from Portsmouth, was killed on June 20 while flying drones on the front lines in Sumy Oblast.👇
July 3, 2025 at 5:05 AM
He gave everything for Ukraine — including his life.
Ben “Budgie” Burgess, a 33-year-old volunteer from Portsmouth, was killed on June 20 while flying drones on the front lines in Sumy Oblast.👇
Ben “Budgie” Burgess, a 33-year-old volunteer from Portsmouth, was killed on June 20 while flying drones on the front lines in Sumy Oblast.👇
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Maryna Muzyka and her husband dreamed of opening their own coffee shop. Then, a year ago, Maryna's husband died defending #Ukraine.
"If he can no longer make this dream come true himself, I have to fulfill it for both of us and tell people who Mykyta was," Maryna shared.
"If he can no longer make this dream come true himself, I have to fulfill it for both of us and tell people who Mykyta was," Maryna shared.
July 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Maryna Muzyka and her husband dreamed of opening their own coffee shop. Then, a year ago, Maryna's husband died defending #Ukraine.
"If he can no longer make this dream come true himself, I have to fulfill it for both of us and tell people who Mykyta was," Maryna shared.
"If he can no longer make this dream come true himself, I have to fulfill it for both of us and tell people who Mykyta was," Maryna shared.
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Taking away the air defences from the defender in the name of peace is like fighting a serial rapist by switching off the streetlights.
July 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Taking away the air defences from the defender in the name of peace is like fighting a serial rapist by switching off the streetlights.
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Tolkien’s palantír fell under the control of Sauron. Thiel’s Palantir is falling under the control of Trump. How this story ends is up to all of us. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/30/peter-thiel-palantir-threat-to-americans
Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans | Robert Reich
Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tolkien’s palantír fell under the control of Sauron. Thiel’s Palantir is falling under the control of Trump. How this story ends is up to all of us. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/30/peter-thiel-palantir-threat-to-americans
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The Last Class, a new documentary featuring Robert Reich about the fight for public education and the future of democracy is now premiering across the country.
Watch a clip from the film below, and find a screening near you: www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch
Watch a clip from the film below, and find a screening near you: www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch
June 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Last Class, a new documentary featuring Robert Reich about the fight for public education and the future of democracy is now premiering across the country.
Watch a clip from the film below, and find a screening near you: www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch
Watch a clip from the film below, and find a screening near you: www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that counting on Russian energy supplies during the war against Ukraine would be “grave sin"
He welcomed the Polish company Orlen's decision to stop purchasing Russian oil for its refinery in the Czech Republic euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/30/p...
He welcomed the Polish company Orlen's decision to stop purchasing Russian oil for its refinery in the Czech Republic euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/30/p...
Polish PM Tusk: Counting on Russian energy supplies during war is "grave sin" - Euromaidan Press
Meanwhile, Polish company Orlen cuts ties with Moscow, joining the fight for Europe’s energy freedom.
euromaidanpress.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that counting on Russian energy supplies during the war against Ukraine would be “grave sin"
He welcomed the Polish company Orlen's decision to stop purchasing Russian oil for its refinery in the Czech Republic euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/30/p...
He welcomed the Polish company Orlen's decision to stop purchasing Russian oil for its refinery in the Czech Republic euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/30/p...
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Every day at 9 a.m., Ukraine observes a national minute of silence to honor those killed by Russian aggression.
Introduced in 2022, it is marked in schools, media, and public spaces, including Kyiv’s transport system and Independence Square.
Photo: @moment_of_honor
Introduced in 2022, it is marked in schools, media, and public spaces, including Kyiv’s transport system and Independence Square.
Photo: @moment_of_honor
June 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Every day at 9 a.m., Ukraine observes a national minute of silence to honor those killed by Russian aggression.
Introduced in 2022, it is marked in schools, media, and public spaces, including Kyiv’s transport system and Independence Square.
Photo: @moment_of_honor
Introduced in 2022, it is marked in schools, media, and public spaces, including Kyiv’s transport system and Independence Square.
Photo: @moment_of_honor
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“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”
We honor the men and women who laid down their lives for Ukraine.
RIP - Yevhen Podeiko, Yaroslav Zvizlo (40), Yakiv Tkachenko, Colombian fighter Carlos Andres Morales Olay
We honor the men and women who laid down their lives for Ukraine.
RIP - Yevhen Podeiko, Yaroslav Zvizlo (40), Yakiv Tkachenko, Colombian fighter Carlos Andres Morales Olay
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”
We honor the men and women who laid down their lives for Ukraine.
RIP - Yevhen Podeiko, Yaroslav Zvizlo (40), Yakiv Tkachenko, Colombian fighter Carlos Andres Morales Olay
We honor the men and women who laid down their lives for Ukraine.
RIP - Yevhen Podeiko, Yaroslav Zvizlo (40), Yakiv Tkachenko, Colombian fighter Carlos Andres Morales Olay
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Reports indicate something is on fire in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, Russia. Preliminary information suggests a Shahed drone production facility may have been hit.
June 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Reports indicate something is on fire in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, Russia. Preliminary information suggests a Shahed drone production facility may have been hit.
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Happy Father's Day!
Peace and harmony and health—
That’s our wish for you today.
May this Father's Day bring moments
Where your finest dreams hold sway.
May success be yours in all things,
Lead with courage, stand up tall.
Whatever comes, dear Dad, please—
Never let your hands fall.
📷 105 Brigade
Peace and harmony and health—
That’s our wish for you today.
May this Father's Day bring moments
Where your finest dreams hold sway.
May success be yours in all things,
Lead with courage, stand up tall.
Whatever comes, dear Dad, please—
Never let your hands fall.
📷 105 Brigade
June 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Happy Father's Day!
Peace and harmony and health—
That’s our wish for you today.
May this Father's Day bring moments
Where your finest dreams hold sway.
May success be yours in all things,
Lead with courage, stand up tall.
Whatever comes, dear Dad, please—
Never let your hands fall.
📷 105 Brigade
Peace and harmony and health—
That’s our wish for you today.
May this Father's Day bring moments
Where your finest dreams hold sway.
May success be yours in all things,
Lead with courage, stand up tall.
Whatever comes, dear Dad, please—
Never let your hands fall.
📷 105 Brigade
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We need price caps that will stop this war. We need sanctions against Russian banks and the financial sector that will truly hit hard. We must also combat sanctions evasion schemes. The United States, the European Union, and the G7 countries have the power to make this happen.
June 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We need price caps that will stop this war. We need sanctions against Russian banks and the financial sector that will truly hit hard. We must also combat sanctions evasion schemes. The United States, the European Union, and the G7 countries have the power to make this happen.
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Moscow has been doing this for four years now and is constantly increasing the number of strikes. That is why it is so important for all decisions on tightening sanctions against Russia to be made in the coming weeks.
June 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Moscow has been doing this for four years now and is constantly increasing the number of strikes. That is why it is so important for all decisions on tightening sanctions against Russia to be made in the coming weeks.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Tonight, air defense destroyed 167 aerial targets used by Russia to attack Ukraine. The strike mainly targeted the Poltava region. This month alone, Russia has already used around 2,800 attack drones, nearly 3,000 guided aerial bombs, and 140 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
June 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Tonight, air defense destroyed 167 aerial targets used by Russia to attack Ukraine. The strike mainly targeted the Poltava region. This month alone, Russia has already used around 2,800 attack drones, nearly 3,000 guided aerial bombs, and 140 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
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They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe!
RIP - Bohdsn Zatula, Andrii Lemenchuk, Andrii Tokarchuk, Leonid Lavrenchuk
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
(H.W. Longfellow)
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Bohdsn Zatula, Andrii Lemenchuk, Andrii Tokarchuk, Leonid Lavrenchuk
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
(H.W. Longfellow)
Eternal Memory!
June 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe!
RIP - Bohdsn Zatula, Andrii Lemenchuk, Andrii Tokarchuk, Leonid Lavrenchuk
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
(H.W. Longfellow)
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Bohdsn Zatula, Andrii Lemenchuk, Andrii Tokarchuk, Leonid Lavrenchuk
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
(H.W. Longfellow)
Eternal Memory!
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We need sanctions against Russian banks and the financial sector that will truly hit hard. We must also combat sanctions evasion schemes. The United States, the European Union, and the G7 countries have the power to make this happen.
June 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We need sanctions against Russian banks and the financial sector that will truly hit hard. We must also combat sanctions evasion schemes. The United States, the European Union, and the G7 countries have the power to make this happen.
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Clouds of smoke rise above Kyiv after Russia's night drone and missile attack, one of the largest ever on Ukraine's capital
7 city districts suffered damage, 4 people in the hospital. Former UK visa center got scorched, too.
📷 Suspilne, Ukrinform
7 city districts suffered damage, 4 people in the hospital. Former UK visa center got scorched, too.
📷 Suspilne, Ukrinform
June 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Clouds of smoke rise above Kyiv after Russia's night drone and missile attack, one of the largest ever on Ukraine's capital
7 city districts suffered damage, 4 people in the hospital. Former UK visa center got scorched, too.
📷 Suspilne, Ukrinform
7 city districts suffered damage, 4 people in the hospital. Former UK visa center got scorched, too.
📷 Suspilne, Ukrinform
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We honor the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP–Denys Yatsiuk (39), Vadym Dziuba, Dmytro Diachok (26), Bohdan Zavadynskyi (20)
These put their bodies
Between us and the flaming skies,
Between us and a night as foul
As ever fell on European eyes
They will not be forgotten.
RIP–Denys Yatsiuk (39), Vadym Dziuba, Dmytro Diachok (26), Bohdan Zavadynskyi (20)
These put their bodies
Between us and the flaming skies,
Between us and a night as foul
As ever fell on European eyes
June 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
We honor the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP–Denys Yatsiuk (39), Vadym Dziuba, Dmytro Diachok (26), Bohdan Zavadynskyi (20)
These put their bodies
Between us and the flaming skies,
Between us and a night as foul
As ever fell on European eyes
They will not be forgotten.
RIP–Denys Yatsiuk (39), Vadym Dziuba, Dmytro Diachok (26), Bohdan Zavadynskyi (20)
These put their bodies
Between us and the flaming skies,
Between us and a night as foul
As ever fell on European eyes
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I want to leave a comment, but I understand that over the years, so much has been written, so much has been told, that at times, like now, there are simply no suitable thoughts. What more can I say...? This night has ended. We made it through it. What's next? ... Now, we simply await the next one.
June 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I want to leave a comment, but I understand that over the years, so much has been written, so much has been told, that at times, like now, there are simply no suitable thoughts. What more can I say...? This night has ended. We made it through it. What's next? ... Now, we simply await the next one.
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It's terrible. The world sits quietly while Ukrainians see this and die every night at the hands of russians.
Survive one night, waiting for the next.
Survive one night, waiting for the next.
June 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It's terrible. The world sits quietly while Ukrainians see this and die every night at the hands of russians.
Survive one night, waiting for the next.
Survive one night, waiting for the next.
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I made the fundamental mistake of expecting compassion and empathy from these people. I apologize
June 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I made the fundamental mistake of expecting compassion and empathy from these people. I apologize
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‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky: It is important that the response to this is not the silence of the world, but concrete actions.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky: It is important that the response to this is not the silence of the world, but concrete actions.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
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‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky: It is important that the response to this is not the silence of the world, but concrete actions.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky: It is important that the response to this is not the silence of the world, but concrete actions.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
Actions by USA, which has the power to force Russia to peace. The actions of Europe, which has no alternative but to be strong. Hard pressure is needed for peace.
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Kateryna "Meow" Troian, 32, FPV drone operator of the 82nd Airborne Brigade, was killed during a mission in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.
In two years of service, she flew over 1,000 missions in Donetsk and Russia’s Kursk region.
RIP
In two years of service, she flew over 1,000 missions in Donetsk and Russia’s Kursk region.
RIP
June 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Kateryna "Meow" Troian, 32, FPV drone operator of the 82nd Airborne Brigade, was killed during a mission in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.
In two years of service, she flew over 1,000 missions in Donetsk and Russia’s Kursk region.
RIP
In two years of service, she flew over 1,000 missions in Donetsk and Russia’s Kursk region.
RIP
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Instead of global silence, concrete action is needed to stop russian shelling of this kind. Five people have died and 25 have been injured as a result of a massive russian attack on Ukraine.
Video: ТСН Україна
Video: ТСН Україна
June 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Instead of global silence, concrete action is needed to stop russian shelling of this kind. Five people have died and 25 have been injured as a result of a massive russian attack on Ukraine.
Video: ТСН Україна
Video: ТСН Україна