Jim Russell 🏴.
@jazzyrussell.bsky.social
Former paperboy then, after training, 32 years in scottish NHS. Scottish Independence supporter. Currently treasurer of a local charity.
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Powerful message from Donald Tusk this morning:
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
November 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Powerful message from Donald Tusk this morning:
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
"I wish to remind our allies that NATO was created to defend the West against the Soviet aggression, that is against Russia. And its foundation was solidarity, not egoistic interests. I hope that nothing has changed."
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The Ukrainian Air Force reported on the overnight combined missile and drone attack.
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on the overnight combined missile and drone attack.
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
Shot down:
558/596 Shahed and other type drones
1/5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
12/23 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles
4/4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles
2/4 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles
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November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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When outsiders suggest “trading land for peace,” they’re asking people to surrender their homes and names. Peace doesn’t come from erasing Ukrainians from their own map — it comes from ending the invasion so people can live where they belong: at home, in Ukraine.
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
When outsiders suggest “trading land for peace,” they’re asking people to surrender their homes and names. Peace doesn’t come from erasing Ukrainians from their own map — it comes from ending the invasion so people can live where they belong: at home, in Ukraine.
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“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Mr. Trump, I’m from Donbas — why should I give my home and my region to Russia? Donbas is Ukraine.”
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
A Ukrainian soldier from Donetsk wrote this on a ruined wall. This isn’t politics; it’s a life tied to a street, a graveyard, a school.👇
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Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraini!
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November 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraini!
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At around 4 a.m., Ukrainian naval drones reportedly struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal near Novorossiysk, destroying an oil loading pier. Russian media confirm the mooring structure is now inoperable. The terminal is a key route for Russian oil exports.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
At around 4 a.m., Ukrainian naval drones reportedly struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal near Novorossiysk, destroying an oil loading pier. Russian media confirm the mooring structure is now inoperable. The terminal is a key route for Russian oil exports.
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/2. At the moment of the strike, both sanctioned vessels were empty and en route to the port of Novorossiysk to load cargo.
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
/2. At the moment of the strike, both sanctioned vessels were empty and en route to the port of Novorossiysk to load cargo.
From my undersranding of the WSJ report 'make money not war' the US foreign policy is going to back Russia over Ukraine on the promise of making money!
I despair for Ukraine and Europe has the balls and intelligence to counteract this awfil policy!
I despair for Ukraine and Europe has the balls and intelligence to counteract this awfil policy!
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
From my undersranding of the WSJ report 'make money not war' the US foreign policy is going to back Russia over Ukraine on the promise of making money!
I despair for Ukraine and Europe has the balls and intelligence to counteract this awfil policy!
I despair for Ukraine and Europe has the balls and intelligence to counteract this awfil policy!
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Damage to the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Virat IMO 9832559
November 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Damage to the Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Virat IMO 9832559
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Russia is pitching a peace-through-business plan to a Trump team envoy Witkoff, offering sanctions relief and U.S. investment in exchange for Ukraine freezing the front line and giving up NATO. A must-read really given the ongoing circumstances.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Russia is pitching a peace-through-business plan to a Trump team envoy Witkoff, offering sanctions relief and U.S. investment in exchange for Ukraine freezing the front line and giving up NATO. A must-read really given the ongoing circumstances.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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🔘Hnatov - Chief of General Staff.
🔘Ivashchenko - Head of Foreign Intelligence Service.
🔘Kyslytsia - First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
🔘Ostryansky - First Deputy Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
🔘Poklad - Deputy Head of SBU.
🔘Skibitsky - Deputy Head of the GUR.
🔘Ivashchenko - Head of Foreign Intelligence Service.
🔘Kyslytsia - First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
🔘Ostryansky - First Deputy Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
🔘Poklad - Deputy Head of SBU.
🔘Skibitsky - Deputy Head of the GUR.
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🔘Hnatov - Chief of General Staff.
🔘Ivashchenko - Head of Foreign Intelligence Service.
🔘Kyslytsia - First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
🔘Ostryansky - First Deputy Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
🔘Poklad - Deputy Head of SBU.
🔘Skibitsky - Deputy Head of the GUR.
🔘Ivashchenko - Head of Foreign Intelligence Service.
🔘Kyslytsia - First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
🔘Ostryansky - First Deputy Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
🔘Poklad - Deputy Head of SBU.
🔘Skibitsky - Deputy Head of the GUR.
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🇺🇦👀 Zelensky has taken a strong step by dismissing Yermak: this will trigger serious changes in the negotiations to end the war, — The Guardian
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🇺🇦👀 Zelensky has taken a strong step by dismissing Yermak: this will trigger serious changes in the negotiations to end the war, — The Guardian
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⁉️ Ministry of Energy reports how many Ukrainians left without power this morning due to Russian attacks
Ministry of Energy reports how many Ukrainians left without power this morning due to Russian attacks
Over 500,000 consumers in Kyiv, more than 100,000 in Kyiv Oblast and nearly 8,000 in Kharkiv Oblast have been left without electricity as of the morning of 29 November as a result of a Russian attack.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
⁉️ Ministry of Energy reports how many Ukrainians left without power this morning due to Russian attacks
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"Talks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU's €150bn defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money."
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down over entry fee
The two sides had been at odds over a fee to allow UK defence firms to access a greater share of loans.
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"Talks to allow UK companies to play a greater part in the EU's €150bn defence loans scheme have broken down after a dispute over money."
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I finally slept!
Saturday's thread will be with you soon, sorry for the delay. But Friday was a monumental thread.
If you missed it, do yourself a favour and catch up now, then the new 🧵will be up and running!
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Saturday's thread will be with you soon, sorry for the delay. But Friday was a monumental thread.
If you missed it, do yourself a favour and catch up now, then the new 🧵will be up and running!
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Good morning on Day 1374 of Ukraine's brave resistance against its bullying neighbour, although it's almost 12 years since Russia's initial invasion and breaking international law.
This is THE daily thread with all the news, all the time, in a handy thread, updated all day long.
This is THE daily thread with all the news, all the time, in a handy thread, updated all day long.
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I finally slept!
Saturday's thread will be with you soon, sorry for the delay. But Friday was a monumental thread.
If you missed it, do yourself a favour and catch up now, then the new 🧵will be up and running!
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Saturday's thread will be with you soon, sorry for the delay. But Friday was a monumental thread.
If you missed it, do yourself a favour and catch up now, then the new 🧵will be up and running!
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
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Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail?
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail?
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
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What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
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🏴🇮🇪 Before I went to Dublin this week, I was interviewed by Mark Paul of the Irish Times.
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🏴🇮🇪 Before I went to Dublin this week, I was interviewed by Mark Paul of the Irish Times.
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
You might like a read: www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
This is what you get when you put an anti vaxxer in charge of health!
November 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This is what you get when you put an anti vaxxer in charge of health!
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"Mustafa served alongside the United States military in Afghanistan. Like so many other Afghans who helped American forces, he later came to the US for its promise of refuge. When I met him recently, though, he had only just left an ICE detention center after months behind bars."
The US Let Afghanistan Fall. Now It's Deporting Afghans.
As the Trump administration escalates deportations, tens of thousands of Afghans are in the US without permanent legal protections.
inkstickmedia.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"Mustafa served alongside the United States military in Afghanistan. Like so many other Afghans who helped American forces, he later came to the US for its promise of refuge. When I met him recently, though, he had only just left an ICE detention center after months behind bars."