Øystein Torp
@oysttorp.bsky.social
🇧🇻 father of 3, 🇺🇦SLAVA UKRAINI, ex officer, NATO/UN ops., CEO healtcare.
Democracy, freedom, environment, renewable ⚡️, Looking for ideals not realism🙏
Democracy, freedom, environment, renewable ⚡️, Looking for ideals not realism🙏
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Following all. Please follow the #Resister and help the community grow. #StrongerTogether
December 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Following all. Please follow the #Resister and help the community grow. #StrongerTogether
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Zelensky plans phone calls today with several European leaders and Canadian PM Mark Carney, according to Bloomberg. Separately, Trump spoke with Poland’s president Karol Nawrocki, who again stressed that Putin is the aggressor in the war against Ukraine.
December 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Zelensky plans phone calls today with several European leaders and Canadian PM Mark Carney, according to Bloomberg. Separately, Trump spoke with Poland’s president Karol Nawrocki, who again stressed that Putin is the aggressor in the war against Ukraine.
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Unintentional Kremlin economist admission: Russia is a backwards country.
Despite all Putin's bluster about Russia being a superpower, economists admit it's as behind as in the 1990s while trying to suggest that backwardness is an advantage for rapid innovation.
Whoopsie!📉💥
Despite all Putin's bluster about Russia being a superpower, economists admit it's as behind as in the 1990s while trying to suggest that backwardness is an advantage for rapid innovation.
Whoopsie!📉💥
December 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Unintentional Kremlin economist admission: Russia is a backwards country.
Despite all Putin's bluster about Russia being a superpower, economists admit it's as behind as in the 1990s while trying to suggest that backwardness is an advantage for rapid innovation.
Whoopsie!📉💥
Despite all Putin's bluster about Russia being a superpower, economists admit it's as behind as in the 1990s while trying to suggest that backwardness is an advantage for rapid innovation.
Whoopsie!📉💥
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Here's a much missed US politician who did understand Russia and the dangers posed.
I was stood on Maidan when John McCain visited Kyiv during the revolution.
We were both saying then, #StopRussia or it will get worse. Listen to his predictions from 2014.
I was stood on Maidan when John McCain visited Kyiv during the revolution.
We were both saying then, #StopRussia or it will get worse. Listen to his predictions from 2014.
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Here's a much missed US politician who did understand Russia and the dangers posed.
I was stood on Maidan when John McCain visited Kyiv during the revolution.
We were both saying then, #StopRussia or it will get worse. Listen to his predictions from 2014.
I was stood on Maidan when John McCain visited Kyiv during the revolution.
We were both saying then, #StopRussia or it will get worse. Listen to his predictions from 2014.
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The #EU is the last bastion of global democracy and the free world on Earth.
If it falls... whats replaces it? #China? #Russia? The #TrumpRegime?
I feel like so many people deeply underestimate the peril we're in.
Individual democracies on their own would just get picked off one by one
If it falls... whats replaces it? #China? #Russia? The #TrumpRegime?
I feel like so many people deeply underestimate the peril we're in.
Individual democracies on their own would just get picked off one by one
December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The #EU is the last bastion of global democracy and the free world on Earth.
If it falls... whats replaces it? #China? #Russia? The #TrumpRegime?
I feel like so many people deeply underestimate the peril we're in.
Individual democracies on their own would just get picked off one by one
If it falls... whats replaces it? #China? #Russia? The #TrumpRegime?
I feel like so many people deeply underestimate the peril we're in.
Individual democracies on their own would just get picked off one by one
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Populist Right: 'We're not racist, we just want immigrants to integrate & contribute.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Populist Right: 'We're not racist, we just want immigrants to integrate & contribute.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down:
▪️558/596 strike UAVs;
▪️1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles;
▪️12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles;
▪️4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
▪️2/4 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles.
▪️558/596 strike UAVs;
▪️1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles;
▪️12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles;
▪️4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
▪️2/4 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles.
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down:
▪️558/596 strike UAVs;
▪️1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles;
▪️12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles;
▪️4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
▪️2/4 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles.
▪️558/596 strike UAVs;
▪️1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles;
▪️12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles;
▪️4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
▪️2/4 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: The Russians launched about 36 missiles and almost 600 drones against ordinary life. The main targets of the attacks are energy and civilian facilities, a lot of damage and fires in residential buildings. As of now, dozens of people are injured and three people have died.
November 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: The Russians launched about 36 missiles and almost 600 drones against ordinary life. The main targets of the attacks are energy and civilian facilities, a lot of damage and fires in residential buildings. As of now, dozens of people are injured and three people have died.
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[Q]: What kinds of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?
President Trump: Well, they're making concessions. Their big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
President Trump: Well, they're making concessions. Their big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
[Q]: What kinds of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?
President Trump: Well, they're making concessions. Their big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
President Trump: Well, they're making concessions. Their big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land.
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[Q]:
Do you remember this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
[President Trump]:
Well, I haven't heard it, but that's a standard thing. He's got to sell this to Ukraine, he's got to sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does.
Do you remember this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
[President Trump]:
Well, I haven't heard it, but that's a standard thing. He's got to sell this to Ukraine, he's got to sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
[Q]:
Do you remember this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
[President Trump]:
Well, I haven't heard it, but that's a standard thing. He's got to sell this to Ukraine, he's got to sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does.
Do you remember this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
[President Trump]:
Well, I haven't heard it, but that's a standard thing. He's got to sell this to Ukraine, he's got to sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does.
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Ukraine struck military factories, an experimental A-60 aircraft, and oil facilities in Taganrog and Krasnodar Krai of Russia, the General Staff said.
Ukrainian Bars jet-powered drone-missiles and Neptune cruise missiles were used in strikes⤵️
Ukrainian Bars jet-powered drone-missiles and Neptune cruise missiles were used in strikes⤵️
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Ukraine struck military factories, an experimental A-60 aircraft, and oil facilities in Taganrog and Krasnodar Krai of Russia, the General Staff said.
Ukrainian Bars jet-powered drone-missiles and Neptune cruise missiles were used in strikes⤵️
Ukrainian Bars jet-powered drone-missiles and Neptune cruise missiles were used in strikes⤵️
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Macron says that after a peace deal is signed, "assurance forces" will be deployed beyond the front line, including in Kyiv and Odesa. Nearly 20 countries, among them the UK, France, and Turkey are ready. These won’t be NATO forces but a multilateral coalition acting like NATO’s eastern flank.
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Macron says that after a peace deal is signed, "assurance forces" will be deployed beyond the front line, including in Kyiv and Odesa. Nearly 20 countries, among them the UK, France, and Turkey are ready. These won’t be NATO forces but a multilateral coalition acting like NATO’s eastern flank.
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1/6 If Trump and his administration truly want to end Russia’s war in Ukraine as soon as possible, I have a solution for them.
It starts with understanding one simple fact: the war will not end without real pressure on Russia👇
It starts with understanding one simple fact: the war will not end without real pressure on Russia👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
1/6 If Trump and his administration truly want to end Russia’s war in Ukraine as soon as possible, I have a solution for them.
It starts with understanding one simple fact: the war will not end without real pressure on Russia👇
It starts with understanding one simple fact: the war will not end without real pressure on Russia👇
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X's new feature that allows you to see where accounts are based has shown that many loudmouthed MAGA accounts are based in countries far from America. They are very likely paid by Russia.
A massive bot network has just been uncovered across major social media platforms, exposing how fake accounts have been manipulating discussions, boosting propaganda, and distorting public perception at scale. youtu.be/rwSf-vWZCg4?...
MASSIVE Bot Network Just Exposed on Social Media
YouTube video by Professor Gerdes Explains 🇺🇦
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
X's new feature that allows you to see where accounts are based has shown that many loudmouthed MAGA accounts are based in countries far from America. They are very likely paid by Russia.
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The EU is preparing €90 billion in grants for Ukraine if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails. The EC has outlined three options: direct grants from member states, a joint EU loan, or using the assets as loan collateral. Belgium continues to block the full use of the €200 billion in Euroclear
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The EU is preparing €90 billion in grants for Ukraine if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails. The EC has outlined three options: direct grants from member states, a joint EU loan, or using the assets as loan collateral. Belgium continues to block the full use of the €200 billion in Euroclear
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So very disappointed with Belgium.
“Oh, if we do this people will not trust is with their money…”
People? No! Genocidal dictators, not people. You aren’t confiscating “people’s” money but a genocidal dictator’s.
If those are your most valued clients, Belgium, we need to sit down and talk…
“Oh, if we do this people will not trust is with their money…”
People? No! Genocidal dictators, not people. You aren’t confiscating “people’s” money but a genocidal dictator’s.
If those are your most valued clients, Belgium, we need to sit down and talk…
The EU is preparing €90 billion in grants for Ukraine if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails. The EC has outlined three options: direct grants from member states, a joint EU loan, or using the assets as loan collateral. Belgium continues to block the full use of the €200 billion in Euroclear
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So very disappointed with Belgium.
“Oh, if we do this people will not trust is with their money…”
People? No! Genocidal dictators, not people. You aren’t confiscating “people’s” money but a genocidal dictator’s.
If those are your most valued clients, Belgium, we need to sit down and talk…
“Oh, if we do this people will not trust is with their money…”
People? No! Genocidal dictators, not people. You aren’t confiscating “people’s” money but a genocidal dictator’s.
If those are your most valued clients, Belgium, we need to sit down and talk…
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A kaboom on a gas pipeline in Omsk region of Russia.
Locals say the explosion was heard in several settlements nearby. The flames went up to 30-40 meters.
According to local authorities, the pipeline exploded in the course of repair works.
Locals say the explosion was heard in several settlements nearby. The flames went up to 30-40 meters.
According to local authorities, the pipeline exploded in the course of repair works.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A kaboom on a gas pipeline in Omsk region of Russia.
Locals say the explosion was heard in several settlements nearby. The flames went up to 30-40 meters.
According to local authorities, the pipeline exploded in the course of repair works.
Locals say the explosion was heard in several settlements nearby. The flames went up to 30-40 meters.
According to local authorities, the pipeline exploded in the course of repair works.
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Welcome to THE daily Ukraine thread.
Every single day - since Day 1 of the full invasion - a handy thread with all the Fact Checked news in one place.
And now it's Day 1364 - please help Ukraine get a just peace, otherwise war won't end, it will pause before Russia resumes.
Every single day - since Day 1 of the full invasion - a handy thread with all the Fact Checked news in one place.
And now it's Day 1364 - please help Ukraine get a just peace, otherwise war won't end, it will pause before Russia resumes.
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Welcome to THE daily Ukraine thread.
Every single day - since Day 1 of the full invasion - a handy thread with all the Fact Checked news in one place.
And now it's Day 1364 - please help Ukraine get a just peace, otherwise war won't end, it will pause before Russia resumes.
Every single day - since Day 1 of the full invasion - a handy thread with all the Fact Checked news in one place.
And now it's Day 1364 - please help Ukraine get a just peace, otherwise war won't end, it will pause before Russia resumes.
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There was no doubt that Hungary will be exempted from the Russian sanctions. Orban‘s poll numbers are in the gutter and he is going to need every foreign help. Unfortunately for him is that there more ways to disrupt Russian oil from reaching its destination.
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
There was no doubt that Hungary will be exempted from the Russian sanctions. Orban‘s poll numbers are in the gutter and he is going to need every foreign help. Unfortunately for him is that there more ways to disrupt Russian oil from reaching its destination.
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Ukraine may be repeating a costly mistake in Pokrovsk.
It’s a recurring pattern, seen for example in Vuhledar and Kursk – a reluctance to conduct a controlled, militarily justified withdrawal from a threatened salient when the situation no longer favors the defender. 1/
It’s a recurring pattern, seen for example in Vuhledar and Kursk – a reluctance to conduct a controlled, militarily justified withdrawal from a threatened salient when the situation no longer favors the defender. 1/
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ukraine may be repeating a costly mistake in Pokrovsk.
It’s a recurring pattern, seen for example in Vuhledar and Kursk – a reluctance to conduct a controlled, militarily justified withdrawal from a threatened salient when the situation no longer favors the defender. 1/
It’s a recurring pattern, seen for example in Vuhledar and Kursk – a reluctance to conduct a controlled, militarily justified withdrawal from a threatened salient when the situation no longer favors the defender. 1/
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Good morning on Day 1343 of Russia's illegal, immoral, vile, sickening war on Ukraine + myriad associated war crimes.
It's another daily thread - I've still never missed a single day of fact-checking, analysing and reporting all the important news without the gore.
Let's begin:
It's another daily thread - I've still never missed a single day of fact-checking, analysing and reporting all the important news without the gore.
Let's begin:
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Good morning on Day 1343 of Russia's illegal, immoral, vile, sickening war on Ukraine + myriad associated war crimes.
It's another daily thread - I've still never missed a single day of fact-checking, analysing and reporting all the important news without the gore.
Let's begin:
It's another daily thread - I've still never missed a single day of fact-checking, analysing and reporting all the important news without the gore.
Let's begin:
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October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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How can he want her to WORK before she's sworn in but not VOTE.
It doesn't make sense.
It doesn't make sense.
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
How can he want her to WORK before she's sworn in but not VOTE.
It doesn't make sense.
It doesn't make sense.