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🎂 Today we celebrate 25 years of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights!
📜 As the EU’s ‘bill of rights’, the charter enshrines 54 political, social and economic rights that belong to everyone in the EU.
Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/f4rvk4
#EUCHARTER25
📜 As the EU’s ‘bill of rights’, the charter enshrines 54 political, social and economic rights that belong to everyone in the EU.
Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/f4rvk4
#EUCHARTER25
December 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🎂 Today we celebrate 25 years of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights!
📜 As the EU’s ‘bill of rights’, the charter enshrines 54 political, social and economic rights that belong to everyone in the EU.
Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/f4rvk4
#EUCHARTER25
📜 As the EU’s ‘bill of rights’, the charter enshrines 54 political, social and economic rights that belong to everyone in the EU.
Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/f4rvk4
#EUCHARTER25
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They went to war when Russia invaded Ukraine. They believed in Freedom; the right to live in their God-given land.
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe!
RIP - Serhii Vaveliuk (31), Colombian fighter Jhonier Zuniga, Yurii Solodkyi, Yaroslav Rak
Eternal Memory!
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe!
RIP - Serhii Vaveliuk (31), Colombian fighter Jhonier Zuniga, Yurii Solodkyi, Yaroslav Rak
Eternal Memory!
December 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
They went to war when Russia invaded Ukraine. They believed in Freedom; the right to live in their God-given land.
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe!
RIP - Serhii Vaveliuk (31), Colombian fighter Jhonier Zuniga, Yurii Solodkyi, Yaroslav Rak
Eternal Memory!
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe!
RIP - Serhii Vaveliuk (31), Colombian fighter Jhonier Zuniga, Yurii Solodkyi, Yaroslav Rak
Eternal Memory!
246 air threats (5 missiles, 241 UAVs) targeted #Ukraine overnight 18:00 6 Dec - 09:00 7 Dec
179 neutralized (73%):
- 175/241 UAVs (73%)
- 4/5 missiles (80%) - 2 Kinzhal, 2 Iskander-M.
Attack ongoing - 65 UAVs struck 14 sites.
179 neutralized (73%):
- 175/241 UAVs (73%)
- 4/5 missiles (80%) - 2 Kinzhal, 2 Iskander-M.
Attack ongoing - 65 UAVs struck 14 sites.
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
246 air threats (5 missiles, 241 UAVs) targeted #Ukraine overnight 18:00 6 Dec - 09:00 7 Dec
179 neutralized (73%):
- 175/241 UAVs (73%)
- 4/5 missiles (80%) - 2 Kinzhal, 2 Iskander-M.
Attack ongoing - 65 UAVs struck 14 sites.
179 neutralized (73%):
- 175/241 UAVs (73%)
- 4/5 missiles (80%) - 2 Kinzhal, 2 Iskander-M.
Attack ongoing - 65 UAVs struck 14 sites.
Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to December 07, 2025 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine
🔷 Yesterday 1,080 enemy, killed or wounded
mod.gov.ua/en/news/the-...
🔷 Yesterday 1,080 enemy, killed or wounded
mod.gov.ua/en/news/the-...
The estimated combat losses of russians over the last day: 1 080 persons, 540 UAVs and 33 artillery systems | MoD News
The estimated total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.12.25: personnel: about 1 180 870 (+1 080) persons, tanks: 11 401 (+3), troop-carrying AFVs: 23 688 (+0), artillery systems: 34 907 (...
mod.gov.ua
December 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to December 07, 2025 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine
🔷 Yesterday 1,080 enemy, killed or wounded
mod.gov.ua/en/news/the-...
🔷 Yesterday 1,080 enemy, killed or wounded
mod.gov.ua/en/news/the-...
russia’s occupation "court" sentenced Niyara Ersmambetova, a 38-year-old Crimean #Tatar mother, to 15 years for "treason" in a secret trial. Accused of aiding resistance, she was likely tortured.
Her two children and disabled grandfather now struggle without her.
khpg.org/en/1608815332
Her two children and disabled grandfather now struggle without her.
khpg.org/en/1608815332
Abducted Crimean Tatar mother of two sentenced to 15 years on Russia's cynical ‘treason’ charges
Niyara Ersmambetova has a 16-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter who have been left with their grandfather, who is 70 and has Grade II disability status
khpg.org
December 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
russia’s occupation "court" sentenced Niyara Ersmambetova, a 38-year-old Crimean #Tatar mother, to 15 years for "treason" in a secret trial. Accused of aiding resistance, she was likely tortured.
Her two children and disabled grandfather now struggle without her.
khpg.org/en/1608815332
Her two children and disabled grandfather now struggle without her.
khpg.org/en/1608815332
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⚡️Explosions reported in Kremenchuk as Russia launches barrage of missiles, drones towards central Ukraine.
Explosions were heard in Kremenchuk beginning around 1:30 a.m. local time as Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the central Ukrainian city.
Explosions were heard in Kremenchuk beginning around 1:30 a.m. local time as Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the central Ukrainian city.
Explosions reported in Kremenchuk as Russia launches barrage of missiles, drones towards central Ukraine
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight on Dec. 6, officials reported.
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
⚡️Explosions reported in Kremenchuk as Russia launches barrage of missiles, drones towards central Ukraine.
Explosions were heard in Kremenchuk beginning around 1:30 a.m. local time as Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the central Ukrainian city.
Explosions were heard in Kremenchuk beginning around 1:30 a.m. local time as Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on the central Ukrainian city.
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Elon Musk wants for the EU to be abolished.
And of course, russia’s former president and war criminal Dmitry Medvedev — who openly incites genocide against Ukrainians — agrees.
And of course, russia’s former president and war criminal Dmitry Medvedev — who openly incites genocide against Ukrainians — agrees.
December 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Elon Musk wants for the EU to be abolished.
And of course, russia’s former president and war criminal Dmitry Medvedev — who openly incites genocide against Ukrainians — agrees.
And of course, russia’s former president and war criminal Dmitry Medvedev — who openly incites genocide against Ukrainians — agrees.
The fake patriots of the European right
by Nick Cohen
#Trump and putin's fifth column
The Trump administration says in its new National Security Strategy that it plans to “cultivate resistance” to “Europe’s current trajectory.”
Writing from London, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
by Nick Cohen
#Trump and putin's fifth column
The Trump administration says in its new National Security Strategy that it plans to “cultivate resistance” to “Europe’s current trajectory.”
Writing from London, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
The fake patriots of the European right
Trump and Putin’s fifth column
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The fake patriots of the European right
by Nick Cohen
#Trump and putin's fifth column
The Trump administration says in its new National Security Strategy that it plans to “cultivate resistance” to “Europe’s current trajectory.”
Writing from London, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
by Nick Cohen
#Trump and putin's fifth column
The Trump administration says in its new National Security Strategy that it plans to “cultivate resistance” to “Europe’s current trajectory.”
Writing from London, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
#Trump Has Turned the U.S. Into moscow's Newest Satellite State
by Olga Lautman
This week, russia once again showed who truly holds power over Trump.
Unmasking ruasia, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
by Olga Lautman
This week, russia once again showed who truly holds power over Trump.
Unmasking ruasia, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
Trump Has Turned the U.S. Into Moscow’s Newest Satellite State
This week, Russia once again showed who truly holds power over Trump.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#Trump Has Turned the U.S. Into moscow's Newest Satellite State
by Olga Lautman
This week, russia once again showed who truly holds power over Trump.
Unmasking ruasia, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
by Olga Lautman
This week, russia once again showed who truly holds power over Trump.
Unmasking ruasia, Substack 📎
open.substack.com/pub/olgalaut...
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When powerful platforms try to play by their own rules, democracies must stand firm.
French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social is right: transparency isn’t optional. It’s a cornerstone of any fair and open digital space. TikTok complied,X refused -and the European Commission acted, as it should
French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social is right: transparency isn’t optional. It’s a cornerstone of any fair and open digital space. TikTok complied,X refused -and the European Commission acted, as it should
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When powerful platforms try to play by their own rules, democracies must stand firm.
French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social is right: transparency isn’t optional. It’s a cornerstone of any fair and open digital space. TikTok complied,X refused -and the European Commission acted, as it should
French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social is right: transparency isn’t optional. It’s a cornerstone of any fair and open digital space. TikTok complied,X refused -and the European Commission acted, as it should
Does Europe Finally Realize It’s Alone?
by Nathalie Tocci
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship
Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that #Trump is unpredictable and inconsistent but ultimately manageable.
This is strangely reassuring, but wrong.
by Nathalie Tocci
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship
Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that #Trump is unpredictable and inconsistent but ultimately manageable.
This is strangely reassuring, but wrong.
Does Europe Finally Realize It’s Alone?
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship.
foreignpolicy.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Does Europe Finally Realize It’s Alone?
by Nathalie Tocci
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship
Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that #Trump is unpredictable and inconsistent but ultimately manageable.
This is strangely reassuring, but wrong.
by Nathalie Tocci
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship
Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that #Trump is unpredictable and inconsistent but ultimately manageable.
This is strangely reassuring, but wrong.
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When Elon Musk calls for abolishing the EU and Dmitry Medvedev applauds, it’s a clear reminder of what’s at stake.
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
When Elon Musk calls for abolishing the EU and Dmitry Medvedev applauds, it’s a clear reminder of what’s at stake.
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
Authoritarians and self-styled disruptors always agree on one thing: a weaker Europe.
But let’s be honest — the EU exists precisely to prevent the kind of power games 1/2
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Meiselas: The official Trump U.S. National Security Strategy document has been released. The document says a top priority of the U.S. is "cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory." In other words, to destroy the European Union.
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Meiselas: The official Trump U.S. National Security Strategy document has been released. The document says a top priority of the U.S. is "cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory." In other words, to destroy the European Union.
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What Musk really means is that if the EU was no more the power of the individual countries would diminish such that they would be unable to stand up to the likes of him & Trump.
Medvedev’s supportive reply is further proof Brexit is a Putin project
Musk‘s X has just been fined $140 mill by EU
Medvedev’s supportive reply is further proof Brexit is a Putin project
Musk‘s X has just been fined $140 mill by EU
December 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What Musk really means is that if the EU was no more the power of the individual countries would diminish such that they would be unable to stand up to the likes of him & Trump.
Medvedev’s supportive reply is further proof Brexit is a Putin project
Musk‘s X has just been fined $140 mill by EU
Medvedev’s supportive reply is further proof Brexit is a Putin project
Musk‘s X has just been fined $140 mill by EU
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I agree.
But it's not funny...
But it's not funny...
December 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I agree.
But it's not funny...
But it's not funny...
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5-year-old Zlata Ptytsia, who until recently lived near the frontline in the settlement of Mezhova, Dnipropetrovsk region, read a poem by Ukrainian poet Anna Vasylyshyn.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
December 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
5-year-old Zlata Ptytsia, who until recently lived near the frontline in the settlement of Mezhova, Dnipropetrovsk region, read a poem by Ukrainian poet Anna Vasylyshyn.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
In July 2025, the family had to evacuate, says the girl's mother, Anastasiia.
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Polish PM Donald Tusk to the US: “Dear American friends, Europe is your closest ally, not your problem. We’ve had common enemies for the past 80 years. We must stick to that, it’s the only sensible strategy for our shared security. Unless something has changed.”
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Polish PM Donald Tusk to the US: “Dear American friends, Europe is your closest ally, not your problem. We’ve had common enemies for the past 80 years. We must stick to that, it’s the only sensible strategy for our shared security. Unless something has changed.”
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This is what #Ukraine is fighting for.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This is what #Ukraine is fighting for.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy, Together With Rustem Umerov and Andrii Hnatov, Had a Call With Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
Read more here 📎 www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
Read more here 📎 www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
www.president.gov.ua
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Volodymyr #Zelenskyy, Together With Rustem Umerov and Andrii Hnatov, Had a Call With Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
Read more here 📎 www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
Read more here 📎 www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
Kyiv’s Santa’s Residence hosted a magical pre - St. Nicholas Day celebration for children of #Ukraine Air Force soldiers.
Bringing joy and warmth to young heroes’ families. ❤️✨
Victory and justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Слава Україні, Slava Ukraini
Source: Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces
Bringing joy and warmth to young heroes’ families. ❤️✨
Victory and justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Слава Україні, Slava Ukraini
Source: Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces
December 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Kyiv’s Santa’s Residence hosted a magical pre - St. Nicholas Day celebration for children of #Ukraine Air Force soldiers.
Bringing joy and warmth to young heroes’ families. ❤️✨
Victory and justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Слава Україні, Slava Ukraini
Source: Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces
Bringing joy and warmth to young heroes’ families. ❤️✨
Victory and justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Слава Україні, Slava Ukraini
Source: Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces
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JD Vance Munich Speech has become the Vance Doctrine.
Actionable policy which includes and prescribes direct interference into EU democratic processes by supporting far right and Eurosceptic parties.
If this is not the final wake up call Europe, I don't know what is.
Actionable policy which includes and prescribes direct interference into EU democratic processes by supporting far right and Eurosceptic parties.
If this is not the final wake up call Europe, I don't know what is.
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
JD Vance Munich Speech has become the Vance Doctrine.
Actionable policy which includes and prescribes direct interference into EU democratic processes by supporting far right and Eurosceptic parties.
If this is not the final wake up call Europe, I don't know what is.
Actionable policy which includes and prescribes direct interference into EU democratic processes by supporting far right and Eurosceptic parties.
If this is not the final wake up call Europe, I don't know what is.
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🎖️ President Zelenskyy has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Serhii Tyshchenko, a combat medic who served 471 days without rotation.
Serhii, a medic of the 30th Mechanized Brigade, entered his position on August 13, 2024, and held it until October 28, 2025.
Serhii, a medic of the 30th Mechanized Brigade, entered his position on August 13, 2024, and held it until October 28, 2025.
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎖️ President Zelenskyy has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Serhii Tyshchenko, a combat medic who served 471 days without rotation.
Serhii, a medic of the 30th Mechanized Brigade, entered his position on August 13, 2024, and held it until October 28, 2025.
Serhii, a medic of the 30th Mechanized Brigade, entered his position on August 13, 2024, and held it until October 28, 2025.
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⚡ Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed train service through the Fastiv station, which was hit by the Russian attack today.
Service will run as close to the normal schedule as possible.
Service will run as close to the normal schedule as possible.
December 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⚡ Ukrzaliznytsia has resumed train service through the Fastiv station, which was hit by the Russian attack today.
Service will run as close to the normal schedule as possible.
Service will run as close to the normal schedule as possible.
U.S. paints #EU tech /green rules as “betrayal" ('undermines' NATO ties)
The EU’s pursuit of its green agenda and enforcement of tech rules against U.S. firms is undermining the transatlantic alliance, the U.S. deputy secretary of state warned.
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
The EU’s pursuit of its green agenda and enforcement of tech rules against U.S. firms is undermining the transatlantic alliance, the U.S. deputy secretary of state warned.
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Top US official says EU regulation ‘undermines’ NATO ties
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Europe’s policy agenda was hurting its credibility in Washington.
www.politico.eu
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
U.S. paints #EU tech /green rules as “betrayal" ('undermines' NATO ties)
The EU’s pursuit of its green agenda and enforcement of tech rules against U.S. firms is undermining the transatlantic alliance, the U.S. deputy secretary of state warned.
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
The EU’s pursuit of its green agenda and enforcement of tech rules against U.S. firms is undermining the transatlantic alliance, the U.S. deputy secretary of state warned.
www.politico.eu/article/top-...
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The War Studies Program aims to educate standout undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and the military. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
Apply here: isw.pub/HWSPBlueSky
Apply here: isw.pub/HWSPBlueSky
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The War Studies Program aims to educate standout undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and the military. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts.
Apply here: isw.pub/HWSPBlueSky
Apply here: isw.pub/HWSPBlueSky