Mikael William-Jörgensen
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Mikael William-Jörgensen
@mike-jorgensen.bsky.social
Moved to bluesky. Keeping my Twitter account, but not posting there.
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Kazakh blogger shares his year living in Ukraine.
December 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Russia bombs Kherson even on Christmas Eve.
December 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Ukrainian farmers harvested 23.5 million tons of corn—more than 40% of the EU’s total production—and 9 million tons of sunflower, surpassing the entire European Union’s output, the Ministry of Economy reports.
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Ukraine harvests 60 million tons of grain but lags behind France and Germany in yield efficiency
Ukrainian farmers harvested 23.5 million tons of corn—more than 40% of the EU's total production—and 9 million tons of sunflower, surpassing the entire European Union's output, the Ministry of…
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December 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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💬 Ukrainian president told Axios on Friday that he hopes to agree on a framework with Trump for ending the war when they meet on Sunday.

Zelensky also revealed he's willing to bring that plan up for a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire of at least 60 days.

www.axios.com/2025/12/26/z...
Exclusive: Zelensky "ready" to call referendum on Trump plan if ceasefire reached
Zelensky spoke to Axios by phone two days before heading to Mar-a-Lago.
www.axios.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Another defect has been discovered in the Russian Lada Vesta -the car can catch fire in winter

Russians say that at temperatures as low as-15°C,gasoline leaks can occur under the hood,with fuel dripping onto the "hot"parts of the engine
For many Russian regions,this’s the average winter temperature
December 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Zelenskyy told Axios he's ready to hold a referendum on Trump's peace plan if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. He hopes to agree on a framework with Trump on Sunday, though the plan demands painful territorial concessions. "We are at the next level now," he said.

www.axios.com/2025/12/26/z...
December 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Instead of a thousand words.

The children heard the Ukrainian anthem in a car.

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December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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A Russian guided bomb struck one of Kharkiv's busiest roads, killing at least two and injuring eight - including a nine-month-old girl.

Cars caught fire with people inside. Windows blown out across nearby apartment blocks.

euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/r...
December 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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#UkraineWar: Overview of Ukrainian equipment losses added on 26/12/2025

Full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
December 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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#UkraineWar: Overview of Russian equipment losses added on 26/12/2025

Full list: oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/atta...
December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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He added that fighting neo-colonialism, defending rights of the Russians and deepening partnerships with neighbors will be among Russia's priorities for next year.

All in all, Russia still doesn't sound like a country that actually wants peace.
December 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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However, then he said that the 20-point plan shared by Ukraine is "radically different" from what Russia is discussing with the US. "If that can be called a plan at all," Ryabkov said about Ukrainian 20-point plan.

Then, Ryabkov said that 2026 would become a year of victories for Russia
December 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov:

The solution for a Ukrainian conflict has really become closer.
I think that December 25, 2025 will remain in our memory as a milestone when we actually came closer to a decision.
December 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Russian occupier admitted to shooting a Ukrainian woman and two children.
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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⚡️ Russia is using Belarus to sneak deadly Shahed drones past Ukraine’s air defenses.
Zelenskyy: Russia Using Belarus to Bypass Ukrainian Air Defenses With Shahed Drones
Russia is reportedly using Belarus to reroute Shahed drones, evading Ukraine's defense strategies, President Zelenskyy disclosed on December 26.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Zelensky says Russia is bypassing Ukrainian air defense with help from Belarus, both territorially and technically. He called it a serious issue and said tasks have been set for the next military staff meeting, with responses to follow.
December 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Russia struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. The hit landed on one of the city’s busiest roads, setting multiple cars on fire. The mayor confirms fatalities and wounded, with numbers still being clarified.
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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⚡️Ukraine has begun preparing for elections, including a possible nationwide referendum.

President Zelenskyy says parliamentary working groups are already meeting and that Kyiv’s partners can pressure Russia to guarantee safety for the vote.
December 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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⚡️ Russia is pulling fighters from around the world to keep its war going.
Russia Recruited 150 Foreign Fighters From 25 Countries in December to Join War Against Ukraine
Russia has recruited 150 foreign nationals from 25 nations, including China and Cuba, to bolster its military against Ukraine, citing economic incentives.
united24media.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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A Russian column moving toward Kostiantynivka ran into heavy fire. Fighters of the 49th Separate Assault Battalion Carpathian Sich, together with the 100th, 28th and 36th brigades, smashed the tanks fitted with mine clearing gear. Dismounted infantry was finished off by Ukrainian drones.
December 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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⚡️ A Kenyan man duped into Russia’s war surrendered after being tracked by a Ukrainian drone.
Kenyan Mercenary Duped Into Russia’s War Surrenders to Ukrainian Drone in Kharkiv Forest
Russian soldiers, including a Kenyan, surrendered to Ukrainian forces after drone-assisted tracking revealed their isolation from command.
united24media.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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⚡️ Romania scrambled F-16 jets overnight after Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s Odesa region.
Romania Scrambles F-16 Jets After Russian Drone Attack on Ukraine’s Odesa Region
Romania responded to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine by deploying F-16 jets to monitor its airspace, ensuring regional safety near the Ukrainian border.
united24media.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Putin is reportedly floating a temporary ceasefire to stage sham referendums in occupied Ukrainian territories, according to Axios. The report says talks show progress ahead of a planned meeting between Zelensky and Trump, but control over Donbas remains the core dispute.
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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⚡️ Kadyrov fighters were caught marching in the open and slammed by Ukrainian forces.
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Ukraine will jointly produce the Linza UAV with Germany. Under the Build with Ukraine initiative, Frontline Robotics and Quantum Systems are scaling production of the Linza bomber drone, capable of carrying up to 2 kg over 10 km, used for strikes, mining, and tactical reconnaissance.
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM