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To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
Europe has a foreign policy problem. It does need to engage in these talks and doing so as 7 or 8 leaders just doesn't work. It makes it easy to work around Europe. So the EU should pick a special envoy - perhaps the fmr Finnish president Niinisto or a Draghi type to engage on behalf of Europe.
No formal "counter-proposal" from Europeans in Geneva - whose leaders instead agreed to try to dilute or amend US-Russian draft to keep Trump onside - but a list of demands on UA territory, size of army & EU control over frozen assets & sanctions
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
For those still on X: Christo Grozev posted this: x.com/christogroze...
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
Christo Grozev on X: "I happened to see an early version of the "peace plan" , about 6 months ago. It was a purely Russian concept and was nearly identical to what we see today (certainly the 50/50 Russian assets + EU investment in Ukraine reconstruction was there). However two items are glaringly" / X
I happened to see an early version of the "peace plan" , about 6 months ago. It was a purely Russian concept and was nearly identical to what we see today (certainly the 50/50 Russian assets + EU investment in Ukraine reconstruction was there). However two items are glaringly
x.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
For those still on X: Christo Grozev posted this: x.com/christogroze...
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
For those who do not know him: he is an amazing investigative journalist. One of the reasons for me to still have my account on X
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I have long been suspicious of Trump being a Russian asset. Now we have a “peace proposal” literally written by Russia being forced down Ukraines throat.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I have long been suspicious of Trump being a Russian asset. Now we have a “peace proposal” literally written by Russia being forced down Ukraines throat.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
This happens at the moment Russias economy is reaching the proverbial wall.
It is not Trump forcing Ukraine, it is Russia forcing Trump.
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Bipolar Geopolitical ADHD map: making Canada a state, then annex Greenland, slapping tariffs on penguins in the McDonald Islands, calling Zelensky a dictator, threatening to bomb Mexico but bombing Iran, praising Zelensky, pressuring Russia, threatening Venezuela and Nigeria, appeasing Russia
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Bipolar Geopolitical ADHD map: making Canada a state, then annex Greenland, slapping tariffs on penguins in the McDonald Islands, calling Zelensky a dictator, threatening to bomb Mexico but bombing Iran, praising Zelensky, pressuring Russia, threatening Venezuela and Nigeria, appeasing Russia
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NATO had had enough. It was time to teach the Russians a lesson and make it plain these air incursions were no longer going to be tolerated. When the Russians obliged NATO sprang its trap. This is what happened...
THE REAL STORY: HOW NATO ENDED RUSSIAS ESTONIAN AIR INCURSIONS
NATO had had enough. It was time to teach the Russians a lesson and make it plain these air incursions were no longer going to be tolerated. When the Russians obliged NATO sprang its trap. This is what happened.
themilitaryanalyst.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NATO had had enough. It was time to teach the Russians a lesson and make it plain these air incursions were no longer going to be tolerated. When the Russians obliged NATO sprang its trap. This is what happened...
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THE RUSSIANS ARE LAUNCHING ANOTHER ROUND OF DISINFORMATION WARFARE
The Baltic states are the latest target as Russia tries to set Russian ethnic minorities against native speakers.
Another effort is to convince the western public that its NATO that is preparing for war & Russia is only defending.
The Baltic states are the latest target as Russia tries to set Russian ethnic minorities against native speakers.
Another effort is to convince the western public that its NATO that is preparing for war & Russia is only defending.
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
THE RUSSIANS ARE LAUNCHING ANOTHER ROUND OF DISINFORMATION WARFARE
The Baltic states are the latest target as Russia tries to set Russian ethnic minorities against native speakers.
Another effort is to convince the western public that its NATO that is preparing for war & Russia is only defending.
The Baltic states are the latest target as Russia tries to set Russian ethnic minorities against native speakers.
Another effort is to convince the western public that its NATO that is preparing for war & Russia is only defending.
Another great thread with lots of details
1. This wreckage is Ukraine's secretive Bars (Snow Leopard) cruise missile that was first mentioned by Minister of Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin in April 2024. The pieces in this photo are not arranged correctly but still give an idea what it looks like.
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another great thread with lots of details
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This is how the map of Russian fuel shortages and how it progressed over the last few weeks, we're at 84% of regions. If you want to listen to more information about the Russian fuel crisis join us at @tochnyi.info at 21:00 Kyiv time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pApV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pApV...
October 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This is how the map of Russian fuel shortages and how it progressed over the last few weeks, we're at 84% of regions. If you want to listen to more information about the Russian fuel crisis join us at @tochnyi.info at 21:00 Kyiv time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pApV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pApV...
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Russia violates:
UN Charter
Nuclear NPT
Helsinki Accords
Belovezha Accords
Paris Charter
Budapest Memo
Black Sea Fleet Treaty
🇺🇦-🇷🇺 Friendship Treaty
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait
Karkiv pact
Etc
But Russia will honor another Budapest agreement...
UN Charter
Nuclear NPT
Helsinki Accords
Belovezha Accords
Paris Charter
Budapest Memo
Black Sea Fleet Treaty
🇺🇦-🇷🇺 Friendship Treaty
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait
Karkiv pact
Etc
But Russia will honor another Budapest agreement...
October 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Russia violates:
UN Charter
Nuclear NPT
Helsinki Accords
Belovezha Accords
Paris Charter
Budapest Memo
Black Sea Fleet Treaty
🇺🇦-🇷🇺 Friendship Treaty
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait
Karkiv pact
Etc
But Russia will honor another Budapest agreement...
UN Charter
Nuclear NPT
Helsinki Accords
Belovezha Accords
Paris Charter
Budapest Memo
Black Sea Fleet Treaty
🇺🇦-🇷🇺 Friendship Treaty
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait
Karkiv pact
Etc
But Russia will honor another Budapest agreement...
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Russia’s Submarine Problem Is Much Worse Than Many Imagine
In case you missed it. Sorry there have been some traffic problems with the site yesterday
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
In case you missed it. Sorry there have been some traffic problems with the site yesterday
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Russia’s Submarine Problem Is Much Worse Than Many Imagine - Naval News
The Russian submarine Novorossiysk, an Improved Kilo-class vessel, has been forced to limp home to the Baltic after a mechanical failure in the Mediterranean. While some reports exaggerated its plight, the incident exposes the Russian Navy’s declining presence in the region. Since losing its Syrian base at Tartus in 2024 and facing restrictions on movement through the Bosporus, Russia’s Mediterranean task force has largely collapsed. The Novorossiysk’s troubles highlight mounting maintenance issues and the broader erosion of Moscow’s naval reach in the Mediterranean.
www.navalnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Russia’s Submarine Problem Is Much Worse Than Many Imagine
In case you missed it. Sorry there have been some traffic problems with the site yesterday
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
In case you missed it. Sorry there have been some traffic problems with the site yesterday
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
Now surely even Trump voters understand he lies about everything? Or are they so blinded by puppy love that they they cannot even figure this one out?
October 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Now surely even Trump voters understand he lies about everything? Or are they so blinded by puppy love that they they cannot even figure this one out?
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For the first time in history we have a Nobel peace prize loser.
October 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For the first time in history we have a Nobel peace prize loser.
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Today they announced it's not extended contradicting the previous report.
October 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today they announced it's not extended contradicting the previous report.
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Updated map of the regions of Russia where there are shortages of gasoline or diesel and how early was it first reported. Also the occupied territories are suffering even more than this. Added 5 new regions from this week.
September 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Updated map of the regions of Russia where there are shortages of gasoline or diesel and how early was it first reported. Also the occupied territories are suffering even more than this. Added 5 new regions from this week.
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Trump's statement that Ukraine can win back all it's territory is mostly a message to Putin that Russia should more seriously engage in peace negotiations. It does not mean new US support for Ukraine, but it does signal that Trump will not obstruct Europe's efforts. 1/4
September 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Trump's statement that Ukraine can win back all it's territory is mostly a message to Putin that Russia should more seriously engage in peace negotiations. It does not mean new US support for Ukraine, but it does signal that Trump will not obstruct Europe's efforts. 1/4
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From Rasmus Jarlov, chair of Denmark’s Defence Committee:
September 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
From Rasmus Jarlov, chair of Denmark’s Defence Committee:
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Someone seems to be stealing my work without attribution:
bsky.app/profile/maks...
bsky.app/profile/maks...
September 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Someone seems to be stealing my work without attribution:
bsky.app/profile/maks...
bsky.app/profile/maks...
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🇬🇧👀🇺🇸 UK ready for Trump visit!
September 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🇬🇧👀🇺🇸 UK ready for Trump visit!
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A country where even mundane political disagreements, whether over universal healthcare or a political meme online, escalate into accusations of treason and calls for capital punishment is surely on the path to a bright future
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A country where even mundane political disagreements, whether over universal healthcare or a political meme online, escalate into accusations of treason and calls for capital punishment is surely on the path to a bright future
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People don't understand that civil conflict looks like your neighbors dragging you out of bed in the middle of the night and executing you in your living room simply because they're suspicious you might be a political enemy, and it really shows sometimes.
September 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
People don't understand that civil conflict looks like your neighbors dragging you out of bed in the middle of the night and executing you in your living room simply because they're suspicious you might be a political enemy, and it really shows sometimes.
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Our team regularly investigates Russia’s production and sanctions evasion. If you have original materials that could support or even start an investigation, such as evidence of production growth or sanctions bypass, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected]
September 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our team regularly investigates Russia’s production and sanctions evasion. If you have original materials that could support or even start an investigation, such as evidence of production growth or sanctions bypass, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected]
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The effort to “decouple” Russia from China has failed. Putin’s rhetoric in Beijing after the Alaska meeting (which produced little of value) only conferred greater legitimacy on Putin. With the 50-day deadline to stop the war expired, the administration’s weakness is glaring
September 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The effort to “decouple” Russia from China has failed. Putin’s rhetoric in Beijing after the Alaska meeting (which produced little of value) only conferred greater legitimacy on Putin. With the 50-day deadline to stop the war expired, the administration’s weakness is glaring
Overview of refineries hit with hit date. Taken from X -> x.com/gloooud/stat...
September 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Overview of refineries hit with hit date. Taken from X -> x.com/gloooud/stat...