Zjef Van Acker
@zjefvanacker.bsky.social
Trying out a life of balanced ambition. Working at wooncoop / Learning Chinese / Doing Triathlon / Ghent 🇧🇪
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Hmm. One might get the impression that the United States has more to lose than to gain from cuddling up with Russia and pushing the EU, Canada and Mexico away.
US exports (2024) to:
European Union: $370.2 billion
Canada: $349.4 billion
Mexico: $334.0 billion
UK: $79.9 billion
Russia: $0.5 billion
Source: US Department of Commerce and Comtrade Database
European Union: $370.2 billion
Canada: $349.4 billion
Mexico: $334.0 billion
UK: $79.9 billion
Russia: $0.5 billion
Source: US Department of Commerce and Comtrade Database
March 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Hmm. One might get the impression that the United States has more to lose than to gain from cuddling up with Russia and pushing the EU, Canada and Mexico away.
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Today, we look at the (low-probability) ways Ukraine could return to its 2014 borders.
youtu.be/QM41Vnm58pg
youtu.be/QM41Vnm58pg
The U.S. Says Ukraine Returning to 2014 Borders Is "Unrealistic." Is that Right?
YouTube video by William Spaniel
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March 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today, we look at the (low-probability) ways Ukraine could return to its 2014 borders.
youtu.be/QM41Vnm58pg
youtu.be/QM41Vnm58pg
Great analysis
My thoughts on the disastrous meeting between Zelensky and Trump. Trump is beginning to realize that his peace plan is failing, and he tried to bully Zelensky into submission. It didn't work.
Trump humiliates Zelensky to save his doomed peace process
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
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March 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Great analysis
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Today: how to negotiate with an irrational opponent. But also the harder question: how to negotiate with a possibly irrational opponent. (And the hardest question: how to negotiate when you are rational but others think you may be irrational.)
youtu.be/AGO1gvNgG6k
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The Scientific Art of Negotiating with a Possibly Irrational Opponent
YouTube video by William Spaniel
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February 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today: how to negotiate with an irrational opponent. But also the harder question: how to negotiate with a possibly irrational opponent. (And the hardest question: how to negotiate when you are rational but others think you may be irrational.)
youtu.be/AGO1gvNgG6k
youtu.be/AGO1gvNgG6k
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👀 Ukraine has started using FPV drones to intercept and destroy Russian Shahed drones, and the approach is already proving effective.
Ukraine Is Now Using FPV Drones to Hunt Down Russian Shaheds
Ukraine is utilizing FPV drones for the effective interception of Russian Shahed drones, showcasing ongoing technological advancements and strategic planning.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
👀 Ukraine has started using FPV drones to intercept and destroy Russian Shahed drones, and the approach is already proving effective.
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After a long break, finally back on the main channel to discuss a problems with entrenchments: both in how the war is being fought and what will happen afterward.
youtu.be/DJ3UB3iSd2o
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Frontlines: How Entrenchments Have Dictated the War and How They Will Also Dictate the Peace
YouTube video by William Spaniel
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February 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
After a long break, finally back on the main channel to discuss a problems with entrenchments: both in how the war is being fought and what will happen afterward.
youtu.be/DJ3UB3iSd2o
youtu.be/DJ3UB3iSd2o
Interesting analysis by @anderspucknielsen.dk
Does the trump administration not know the intricacies of the Russian invasion => probably
Is Russia's economy suffering and is the army running out of the stockpile of Soviet era weapons => most probably
youtu.be/TWLqSk4ZlN0?...
Does the trump administration not know the intricacies of the Russian invasion => probably
Is Russia's economy suffering and is the army running out of the stockpile of Soviet era weapons => most probably
youtu.be/TWLqSk4ZlN0?...
Trump's plan for peace negotiations
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Interesting analysis by @anderspucknielsen.dk
Does the trump administration not know the intricacies of the Russian invasion => probably
Is Russia's economy suffering and is the army running out of the stockpile of Soviet era weapons => most probably
youtu.be/TWLqSk4ZlN0?...
Does the trump administration not know the intricacies of the Russian invasion => probably
Is Russia's economy suffering and is the army running out of the stockpile of Soviet era weapons => most probably
youtu.be/TWLqSk4ZlN0?...
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Russia is at a point now where they use donkeys for logistics and attack on electric scooters. Europe can absolutely afford to fund a war in Ukraine against that. But don't give the Russians an operational pause to rebuild firepower.
Europe needs to back Ukraine with everything then freeze Trump out. Make him absolutely unimportant
February 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Russia is at a point now where they use donkeys for logistics and attack on electric scooters. Europe can absolutely afford to fund a war in Ukraine against that. But don't give the Russians an operational pause to rebuild firepower.
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What does Europe mean, if not Ukraine?
What is a European, if not the defenders on the frontline of a European state?
What is a European child, if not our European children in Ukraine kidnapped by Russians?
The proof of our capability is in Ukraine,
The proof of Europe is in Ukraine.
What is a European, if not the defenders on the frontline of a European state?
What is a European child, if not our European children in Ukraine kidnapped by Russians?
The proof of our capability is in Ukraine,
The proof of Europe is in Ukraine.
a blue flag with yellow stars on it is waving in the wind
ALT: a blue flag with yellow stars on it is waving in the wind
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
What does Europe mean, if not Ukraine?
What is a European, if not the defenders on the frontline of a European state?
What is a European child, if not our European children in Ukraine kidnapped by Russians?
The proof of our capability is in Ukraine,
The proof of Europe is in Ukraine.
What is a European, if not the defenders on the frontline of a European state?
What is a European child, if not our European children in Ukraine kidnapped by Russians?
The proof of our capability is in Ukraine,
The proof of Europe is in Ukraine.
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Hate to say, but told yah! Rusland gaat de NAVO aanvallen.
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Russia could start a major war in Europe within 5 years, Danish intelligence warns
An updated threat assessment warns of the consequences of a divided NATO and an absent U.S.
www.politico.eu
February 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hate to say, but told yah! Rusland gaat de NAVO aanvallen.
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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Russia has managed to stop all of the ukrainian drones using kamikaze oil refineries.
February 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Russia has managed to stop all of the ukrainian drones using kamikaze oil refineries.
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Watch Piers Morgan give Tucker Carlson a history lesson.
February 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Watch Piers Morgan give Tucker Carlson a history lesson.
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Tucker licking Putin’s arse………….again
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Tucker licking Putin’s arse………….again
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When the boot of the russian mob was kicking down doors, kidnapping children, raping women, beheading captives, as soon as the russian boot was at Tucker and Rogan's door they became shrieking cowards, while Ukrainian men their age picked up guns to defend their loved ones.
Little grima wormtongues.
Little grima wormtongues.
⚡️ Zelenskyy says Tucker Carlson needs to understand more deeply what’s happening in Ukraine to stop working for Putin and “stop licking his ass.”
February 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
When the boot of the russian mob was kicking down doors, kidnapping children, raping women, beheading captives, as soon as the russian boot was at Tucker and Rogan's door they became shrieking cowards, while Ukrainian men their age picked up guns to defend their loved ones.
Little grima wormtongues.
Little grima wormtongues.
I seem to be sharing a lot of videos from @gametheory101.bsky.social I just want to let you know I also watch and read a lot from other sources, but William Spaniel in is just the most nuanced, most honest and most interesting. So you'll probably see more videos from him 😉
Today is a combination of why Russia would hide war debt behind forced bank loans and a meta-discussion of the media ecosphere surrounding the allegation.
youtu.be/aFozF5J9oTQ
youtu.be/aFozF5J9oTQ
Is Russia on the Verge of a Banking Crisis?
YouTube video by William Spaniel
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I seem to be sharing a lot of videos from @gametheory101.bsky.social I just want to let you know I also watch and read a lot from other sources, but William Spaniel in is just the most nuanced, most honest and most interesting. So you'll probably see more videos from him 😉
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💬 Polish PM Tusk warned Hungarian PM Orbán against blocking EU sanctions against Russia.
"If PM Orbán really blocks European sanctions at a key moment for the war, it’ll be absolutely clear that in this big game for the security and future of Europe, he is playing in Putin’s team, not in ours."
"If PM Orbán really blocks European sanctions at a key moment for the war, it’ll be absolutely clear that in this big game for the security and future of Europe, he is playing in Putin’s team, not in ours."
January 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💬 Polish PM Tusk warned Hungarian PM Orbán against blocking EU sanctions against Russia.
"If PM Orbán really blocks European sanctions at a key moment for the war, it’ll be absolutely clear that in this big game for the security and future of Europe, he is playing in Putin’s team, not in ours."
"If PM Orbán really blocks European sanctions at a key moment for the war, it’ll be absolutely clear that in this big game for the security and future of Europe, he is playing in Putin’s team, not in ours."
I am really really really curious on how Trump will follow through on his promise and create peace.
youtu.be/0yllJXHEXWU?...
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Five (and a Half) Problems with Trump's Peace Plan and His First Steps as President
YouTube video by William Spaniel
youtu.be
January 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I am really really really curious on how Trump will follow through on his promise and create peace.
youtu.be/0yllJXHEXWU?...
youtu.be/0yllJXHEXWU?...
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🔴 Zelenskyy: "With Russia maintaining a 1.5-million-strong army, and Ukraine possessing half that number, any peacekeeping mission must be sizable to be effective. A contingent of 200,000 troops is the minimum required."
Ukraine Requires a Minimum of 200,000 Peacekeepers to Ensure Security, Says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for a 200,000-strong peacekeeping force from Europe to enhance Ukraine's security against Russian aggression.
united24media.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🔴 Zelenskyy: "With Russia maintaining a 1.5-million-strong army, and Ukraine possessing half that number, any peacekeeping mission must be sizable to be effective. A contingent of 200,000 troops is the minimum required."
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Why Did the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Take So Long?
YouTube video by William Spaniel
youtu.be
January 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🌾 The United Kingdom has developed a database to track and prevent the theft of grain from Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia and will hand it over to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
United Kingdom Unveils New Database to Trace Ukrainian Crops Stolen by Russia
The UK is set to deliver a database to help Ukraine trace stolen grain from Russian-occupied territories, enhancing agricultural security efforts.
united24media.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🌾 The United Kingdom has developed a database to track and prevent the theft of grain from Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia and will hand it over to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
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First piece of 2024 vs 2025 💖 So happy to have started this art journey and cannot wait to see where this year takes me 🥰 How’s everyone’s January been so far? #kidlit #kidlitart
January 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
First piece of 2024 vs 2025 💖 So happy to have started this art journey and cannot wait to see where this year takes me 🥰 How’s everyone’s January been so far? #kidlit #kidlitart
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Rusland pleegt steeds meer geheime aanvallen en verstorende acties in Europa. Hoogleraar Bart Schuurman maakte als eerste een volledig overzicht van alle incidenten. FTM gaat met hem in gesprek over onze kwetsbaarheid voor deze dreiging en waarom we die onderschatten. www.ftm.nl/artikelen/in...
Rusland voert sabotage in Europa op: ‘We moeten ons realiseren dat we echt kwetsbaar zijn’
Rusland heeft het aantal geheime sabotage- en ondermijningsoperaties in Europa stevig opgevoerd het afgelopen jaar. Het zwaartepunt verschuift naar het westen en acties worden steeds agressiever van a...
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January 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Rusland pleegt steeds meer geheime aanvallen en verstorende acties in Europa. Hoogleraar Bart Schuurman maakte als eerste een volledig overzicht van alle incidenten. FTM gaat met hem in gesprek over onze kwetsbaarheid voor deze dreiging en waarom we die onderschatten. www.ftm.nl/artikelen/in...