Cem
@zcem.bsky.social
Lover of liberal democracy, sausage dogs, and international affairs. Fuck the fascists. Turkish-English. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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Anything Trump and his banal cabal does in secret must be analyzed and scrutinized, especially when it comes to his dealings with Putin. The EU would be best served not to allow Trump to be the sole arbiter of a peace plan that is high stakes for EU security. @ec.europa.eu #Ukraine #Russia #Europe
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Anything Trump and his banal cabal does in secret must be analyzed and scrutinized, especially when it comes to his dealings with Putin. The EU would be best served not to allow Trump to be the sole arbiter of a peace plan that is high stakes for EU security. @ec.europa.eu #Ukraine #Russia #Europe
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Obama: I believe in an America where we don't fear each other. But look out for each other. And if we want that story to continue. If we believe in that better story. We need leaders who believe in it too.
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Obama: I believe in an America where we don't fear each other. But look out for each other. And if we want that story to continue. If we believe in that better story. We need leaders who believe in it too.
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Obama: The weird videos of a U.S. President with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet and dumping poop on protesting citizens… All of that is designed to distract you from the fact that your situation has not gotten better.
November 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Obama: The weird videos of a U.S. President with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet and dumping poop on protesting citizens… All of that is designed to distract you from the fact that your situation has not gotten better.
Jeffrey Sachs is a liar who launders Russian propaganda
Italian Senator Carlo Calenda left Jeffrey Sachs literally speechless and shocked by calling him a liar and someone who repeats Russian propaganda narratives.
I believe this is exactly how public accountability should work - when a liar is called a liar.
I believe this is exactly how public accountability should work - when a liar is called a liar.
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Jeffrey Sachs is a liar who launders Russian propaganda
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An incredible example of fighting Russian propaganda.
Italian Senator Carlo Calenda and American economist Jeffrey Sachs argued about the 2014 Revolution of Dignity on Italian television:👇
Italian Senator Carlo Calenda and American economist Jeffrey Sachs argued about the 2014 Revolution of Dignity on Italian television:👇
October 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
An incredible example of fighting Russian propaganda.
Italian Senator Carlo Calenda and American economist Jeffrey Sachs argued about the 2014 Revolution of Dignity on Italian television:👇
Italian Senator Carlo Calenda and American economist Jeffrey Sachs argued about the 2014 Revolution of Dignity on Italian television:👇
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“For local residents, Russia’s human safari has made sudden death from above an everyday fact of life. During the first nine months of 2025, more than a hundred people were killed and over one thousand were wounded in drone attacks.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
Russia’s ‘human safari’ in southern Ukraine is a warning to the world
Russia's escalating campaign of drone attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine's Kherson region highlights the destructive power of modern drone technologies, writes Oleksandr Tolokonnikov.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
“For local residents, Russia’s human safari has made sudden death from above an everyday fact of life. During the first nine months of 2025, more than a hundred people were killed and over one thousand were wounded in drone attacks.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
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French authorities just stopped a Kremlin plot to murder the publisher of Gulag.net in France.
Until Russians are banned from entering civilized countries, this will only get worse.
Until Russians are banned from entering civilized countries, this will only get worse.
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
French authorities just stopped a Kremlin plot to murder the publisher of Gulag.net in France.
Until Russians are banned from entering civilized countries, this will only get worse.
Until Russians are banned from entering civilized countries, this will only get worse.
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“it is the unrelenting focus on refineries which is doing most to change the narrative about the war, even appearing to help change Donald Trump’s mind about Ukraine’s prospects.”
Ukraine’s hellfire is intensifying the Kremlin’s fuel crisis
economist.com/europe/2025/...
Ukraine’s hellfire is intensifying the Kremlin’s fuel crisis
economist.com/europe/2025/...
Ukraine’s hellfire is intensifying the Kremlin’s fuel crisis
Almost half of Russia’s refineries have been hit by drones and missiles
economist.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“it is the unrelenting focus on refineries which is doing most to change the narrative about the war, even appearing to help change Donald Trump’s mind about Ukraine’s prospects.”
Ukraine’s hellfire is intensifying the Kremlin’s fuel crisis
economist.com/europe/2025/...
Ukraine’s hellfire is intensifying the Kremlin’s fuel crisis
economist.com/europe/2025/...
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A reminder that it's highly likely Nigel Farage was/is being paid by the Russians.
And if he's not, he's an absolute moron.
And if he's not, he's an absolute moron.
September 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A reminder that it's highly likely Nigel Farage was/is being paid by the Russians.
And if he's not, he's an absolute moron.
And if he's not, he's an absolute moron.
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Russia Spirals Into Chaos as Ukraine Destroys The Russian Economy
YouTube video by Jay in Kyiv
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Ukraine seems determined to prevent another winter of Russian attacks on its power grid by adopting an eye-for-an-eye approach. This shows that Ukraine is now confident enough in its strike capability to use it not only for ongoing attacks, but also as a tool of military deterrence. ⬇️
What is Ukraine saving its missiles for?
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Ukraine seems determined to prevent another winter of Russian attacks on its power grid by adopting an eye-for-an-eye approach. This shows that Ukraine is now confident enough in its strike capability to use it not only for ongoing attacks, but also as a tool of military deterrence. ⬇️
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Merkel is probably one of the people most responsible for the war, as she was one of Putin’s main appeasers. Her leadership was a massive failure
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Merkel is probably one of the people most responsible for the war, as she was one of Putin’s main appeasers. Her leadership was a massive failure
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An Ukrainian USV broke through Russian defenses and struck the oil loading pier in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Russia.
September 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
An Ukrainian USV broke through Russian defenses and struck the oil loading pier in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Russia.
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‼️ Russia: “Plans for funding the national drone development project in 2026 may be cut by 40%.”
During a drone war?
😂 Ok 👍
www.interfax.ru/business/104...
During a drone war?
😂 Ok 👍
www.interfax.ru/business/104...
September 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
‼️ Russia: “Plans for funding the national drone development project in 2026 may be cut by 40%.”
During a drone war?
😂 Ok 👍
www.interfax.ru/business/104...
During a drone war?
😂 Ok 👍
www.interfax.ru/business/104...
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“Trump replied,”stopping the war,” suggesting that not “taking the whole country” is a “pretty big concession.” Putin hasn’t taken #Ukraine because he can’t. Because of Ukrainian courage & resilience. To suggest this is a Russian concession is ludicrous & morally corrupt. www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/p...
US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine | CNN Politics
Some US allies are highly alarmed by the framework the Trump administration is pushing to end the Ukraine war and Europeans are bracing for the outcomes of another round of high-level talks between th...
www.cnn.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“Trump replied,”stopping the war,” suggesting that not “taking the whole country” is a “pretty big concession.” Putin hasn’t taken #Ukraine because he can’t. Because of Ukrainian courage & resilience. To suggest this is a Russian concession is ludicrous & morally corrupt. www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/p...
@james-rogers.bsky.social James, you said on Times Radio that Australia had been “very proactive in supporting Ukraine”. I live in Aus and haven’t seen much evidence of that. Can you point me to where I can see some evidence? I want to believe you!
April 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
@james-rogers.bsky.social James, you said on Times Radio that Australia had been “very proactive in supporting Ukraine”. I live in Aus and haven’t seen much evidence of that. Can you point me to where I can see some evidence? I want to believe you!
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An update on the war following a recent trip. The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk. /1
March 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
An update on the war following a recent trip. The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk. /1
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Three years ago,on March 16, 2022,Russian aviation dropped two 500-kg bombs on Mariupol Drama Theater.The building served as a shelter for civilians at the time
📹a survivor of the strike,12 year old Sasha Kuznetsov, shares his memories (the video is from 2022).Russian strike killed his mom that day
📹a survivor of the strike,12 year old Sasha Kuznetsov, shares his memories (the video is from 2022).Russian strike killed his mom that day
March 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Three years ago,on March 16, 2022,Russian aviation dropped two 500-kg bombs on Mariupol Drama Theater.The building served as a shelter for civilians at the time
📹a survivor of the strike,12 year old Sasha Kuznetsov, shares his memories (the video is from 2022).Russian strike killed his mom that day
📹a survivor of the strike,12 year old Sasha Kuznetsov, shares his memories (the video is from 2022).Russian strike killed his mom that day
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Ukraine Fact Sheet - February 21, 2025: isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
February 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ukraine Fact Sheet - February 21, 2025: isw.pub/UkraineFacts...
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Protests against the the policies of Robert Fico are taking place in several cities of Slovakia.
Protesters chant "Slovakia is Europe."
Protesters chant "Slovakia is Europe."
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Protests against the the policies of Robert Fico are taking place in several cities of Slovakia.
Protesters chant "Slovakia is Europe."
Protesters chant "Slovakia is Europe."
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Iran and Russia have signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement following a meeting between Putin and Pezeshkian, – Russian media reports. Details of the deal remain unknown, but a similar agreement between Russia and DPRK previously led to DPRK troops fighting alongside Russia.
January 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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One under-appreciated, under-discussed explanation for Trump winning is simply that the people who voted for him believed a wide array of false things. The mainstream commentariat's refusal to center information rot has led to much confusion.
Highly recommend this piece from @karlbode.com:
Highly recommend this piece from @karlbode.com:
America’s Right-Wing Propaganda Problem Might Be Terminal | Dame Magazine
America’s descent into mass delusion isn’t happenstance. The demise of courageous journalism isn’t a happy accident. Its replacement with engagement-chasing infotainment and propaganda isn’t an error....
www.damemagazine.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
One under-appreciated, under-discussed explanation for Trump winning is simply that the people who voted for him believed a wide array of false things. The mainstream commentariat's refusal to center information rot has led to much confusion.
Highly recommend this piece from @karlbode.com:
Highly recommend this piece from @karlbode.com:
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If we weren't at such a weird moment in history, the collapse of Assad's regime would be widely understood as a huge success for the Biden administration, which pursued sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as Syria, armed Ukraine and thus weakened Russia, and supported Syrian democrats and activists
December 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
If we weren't at such a weird moment in history, the collapse of Assad's regime would be widely understood as a huge success for the Biden administration, which pursued sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as Syria, armed Ukraine and thus weakened Russia, and supported Syrian democrats and activists
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"Putin is fighting not to conquer Pokrovsk but to destroy Ukraine as a nation. He wants to show Russians that democratic aspirations are hopeless. He wants to prove that a whole host of international laws and norms, including the United Nations Charter and the Geneva conventions, no longer matter"
Putin isn't fighting just for territory in Ukraine, and any "peace plan" that fails to understand his goals will fail
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Putin Isn’t Fighting for Land in Ukraine
And Biden has mere weeks to give the Ukrainians the resources they need to fight.
www.theatlantic.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
"Putin is fighting not to conquer Pokrovsk but to destroy Ukraine as a nation. He wants to show Russians that democratic aspirations are hopeless. He wants to prove that a whole host of international laws and norms, including the United Nations Charter and the Geneva conventions, no longer matter"