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Tommy R Vaske

@estersasterisk.bsky.social

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Here to support Ukraine and help make the muscovy small again! Being 'Pro-Democracy' and an ally to vulnerable groups is apparently a radical stance nowadays. Still same handle over on that other place.

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 12d

You know what – I'm pinning this. Just in case you need to get that quick sip of actual hope. Slava Ukraini – heroiam slava!

Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 @reshetz.bsky.social · 12d

Something makes it worth it

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Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen.bsky.social · 1d

Peaceful protestors have gathered in front of the Parliament Building in Tbilisi, Georgia, to voice their concern over the repressive direction of their country. They have every right to democracy, to freedom of expression and basic human rights.

We are here to support them.

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

Found it on the xittier platform: x.com/FrancisDearn...

Francis Dearnley on X: "Russian TV seems to have it in for me and @DomNicholls. This time they've got upset about @jleather's @Telegraph documentary featuring us and @TelegraphChess on how the West banned Russian players after the invasion. You can watch our film here: 🎥 https://t.co/INhyDfBKvf https://t.co/UGgqTE2TfZ" / X

Russian TV seems to have it in for me and @DomNicholls. This time they've got upset about @jleather's @Telegraph documentary featuring us and @TelegraphChess on how the West banned Russian players after the invasion. You can watch our film here: 🎥 https://t.co/INhyDfBKvf https://t.co/UGgqTE2TfZ

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

I might've misunderstood the matter, of course, and I can't remember in what episode of the podcast they mentioned it... but here's the *original* (video) anyway: youtu.be/28HqbQLYGMM?...

The Battle for Odesa: Ukraine's Culture War

YouTube video by The Telegraph

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing Kasparov's name reminded me: apparently muscovian propagandists were quite upset by a piece on Ukraine – the Latest, where Francis and Dom had a conversation with a UA grand master(?). So much so that they – allegedly – felt the need to do a hilariously bad dub. I'll see if I can find it...

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

Well, ain't that the muscovy in a nutshell? #RussiaIsATerroristState

Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 1d

Russia has today attacked humanitarian aid vehicles in Kherson region.

Tons of food was destroyed in Bilozerka when four large lorries, clearly marked with the UN WFP (World Food Programme) were bombarded by drones and artillery.

Two lorries were hit, drivers managed to escape.

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

How can this be?! Completely appalling! Ukraine needs maximum support, and NOW.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says.

Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found.

Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says

In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.

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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 1d

I think a lot of people dont know that armed resistance in East Europe against the USSR continued decades after the occupation started and WW2 ended. Last 🇪🇪 Forrest Brother fought until 1978 (and later cases are claimed)

Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 1d

14 October 1942 marks the founding of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, later confirmed by the resolution of the Ukrainian Main Liberation Council.

From 1942 to 1960, the UPA fought Nazi and Soviet forces for an independent Ukraine - a legacy that endures amid today’s Russian aggression.

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

Oooo...

Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 1d

De kör på Code Pinks linje?!

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 2d

Georgian Dream announced a new wave of crackdowns on ongoing protests and opposition groups, including criminal sentences for protest-related offences and harsh restrictions on persons "associated" with political parties it is seeking to ban:

Ruling Party Announces Further Crackdown on Protests, Opposition - Civil Georgia

The ruling Georgian Dream party announced on October 13 a new wave of crackdowns on ongoing protests

civil.ge

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Brad365 @brad365.bsky.social · 2d

Mobilising For Failure - The Economic Transition to War and how Nations get it Wrong
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqyD...

Mobilising For Failure - The Economic Transition to War and how Nations get it Wrong

YouTube video by Perun

www.youtube.com

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 2d

Second explosion in Kharkiv ‼️ Russia glide bombs. Fucking bastards!

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 2d

Hello again. Monday 13 October is Day 1328 of Russia's latest war. Where will be next? And when?

It is WHEN and not IF... unless Russia is beaten here.
Allowing Russia a "peace deal" where they stolen land is permitted, where their army is battle hardened and intact would be another huge blunder.

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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 2d

🕯️Ruslana Morozova (23 years old) had her whole life ahead of her — until a russian drone struck the store in Nikopol where she worked. We will never forget! Rest in peace.

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 3d

Don't worry, it will be properly highlighted in the New ICE Edition.

Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 3d

You forgot the part of the Gospel where Jesus himself went into the temple and shot all the rabbis in their heads with pepper bullets, as it was foretold in the scriptures.

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 4d

A child intently reads a book by flashlight during blackouts caused by russian attacks. This is not what childhood should look like. Help stop russian terror. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

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PKs Powerfromspace1 🚀 Twitter ‘X’ refugee thank you 'Elon' 🙄 @powerfromspace1.bsky.social · 3d

Good Morning 😃 U glorious #NAFO 🦊🤪 bastards!

We are the tip of sword 🗡️ 4 rules based democracy on earth!

The flame 🔥 of liberty has passed to Europe!

Yes Brussels brunch is now over 🥂 😳🇪🇺

"No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair"🪑- Patton 🪖🇺🇸

#SlavaUkraine #Su25 low level pass #NATO-1

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Tommy R Vaske @estersasterisk.bsky.social · 3d

Classic.

Masked Ukrainian soldier saying we are very lucky that they are so bleeping stupid.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 4d

A costly Russian electronic warfare system was destroyed by a Ukrainian FPV drone worth just $500. The strike occurred approximately 30 km from the border, inside Russia’s Belgorod region.

Cyka.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4d

⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

kyivindependent.com

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 4d

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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Jessica Berlin @berlinbridge.bsky.social · 4d

I remember sitting in a room listening to Scholz advisor Wolfgang Schmidt blather that Germany couldn’t possibly send Ukraine tanks because there’d be German iron crosses painted on them and then Russia would say Germany was at war with Russia.
We’ve come a long way.
We can and must go further. 🇺🇦🇩🇪💪

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In Lockheed Martin I Trust @lorelei0502.bsky.social · 4d

Please🙏 support with your RTs and Donations ❤️

✅€1,585.85
🆘€22,014.15 TO GO
Join a raffle to send a message to ruz oil refinery written on the drone for €10❤️‍🔥
Will draw the 2nd drone as soon as €2,600 reached🔥

P.P.: [email protected]
🏺 send.monobank.ua/jar/5g1RfETRP6

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freeonis @freeonis.bsky.social · 4d

Energy Terror (animation)

YouTube video by Freeonis [ENG SUB]

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