Securitas
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I spend too much time tweeting about security issues and geopolitics. Not a professional.
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· Mar 16
"The president continued, offering a threat: “So maybe we have to look at the judges, because that’s very serious. I think it’s a very serious violation.”"
"Today, the world’s richest man shared an X post identifying the daughter of the judge who ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze [...]"
"Today, the world’s richest man shared an X post identifying the daughter of the judge who ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze [...]"
Trump Threatens to 'Look At' Judges Blocking Musk's DOGE Actions
Trump is defying court rulings against Elon Musk’s DOGE project, threatening judges, and dismissing concerns about conflicts of interest.
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Repeat after me: Hostile takeover. End of rule of law. Dictatorship.
This is where you are headed, America.
This is where you are headed, America.
Russia (and Putin) have put in writing that they won't attack other countries a couple of times. They've broken those promises repeatedly.
⁉️ Putin says Russia can put in writing it will not attack Europe
Putin says Russia can put in writing it will not attack Europe
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has been ready to state in writing that it does not intend to attack Europe.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Russia (and Putin) have put in writing that they won't attack other countries a couple of times. They've broken those promises repeatedly.
America will find out that losing the ability to find allies is life-threatening to any country. What we're witnessing can only be described as imperial suicide.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
America will find out that losing the ability to find allies is life-threatening to any country. What we're witnessing can only be described as imperial suicide.
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1/Senior US official caught coaching Russia on how to massage Trump on Ukraine deal. Why? Because we are entering a new international order based not in state interests but clique interests. Welcome to neo-royalism.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukra...
www.bloomberg.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
1/Senior US official caught coaching Russia on how to massage Trump on Ukraine deal. Why? Because we are entering a new international order based not in state interests but clique interests. Welcome to neo-royalism.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
He is an idiotic appeaser, period.
Analysts said the sequence of the calls—China first, then Japan—could reflect a willingness by Trump to curb an ally’s controversial stance on a core geopolitical issue in service of the U.S. trade relationship with Beijing. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying.
www.wsj.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
He is an idiotic appeaser, period.
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Trump is the most openly corrupt president in American history, and that makes it extra difficult to interpret what's happening when he makes seemingly unexplainable decisions. It's a big problem if the European press won't discuss this issue.
Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Trump is the most openly corrupt president in American history, and that makes it extra difficult to interpret what's happening when he makes seemingly unexplainable decisions. It's a big problem if the European press won't discuss this issue.
I'll be honest: I sincerely believe that most leaders in Europe have understood that by now. But they are too scared to turn up the heat "alone", without US backing. Which of course will lead to the same, bad outcome.
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I'll be honest: I sincerely believe that most leaders in Europe have understood that by now. But they are too scared to turn up the heat "alone", without US backing. Which of course will lead to the same, bad outcome.
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Its been lost amongst all the other news, but Guinea-Bissau has just experienced a military coup.
Guinea-Bissau military takes ‘total control’ amid election chaos
Officers say they are closing borders and suspending poll as president and main rival both claim victory
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Its been lost amongst all the other news, but Guinea-Bissau has just experienced a military coup.
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„The 🇨🇳 Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating 🐦 bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent images circulated on the Internet show these drones in use by one of the units of the Marine Corps of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).”
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China uses Bird-Shaped Reconnaissance Drones dans le cadre du program Pigeon
China Develops Bird-Shaped Reconnaissance Drones as Part of Pigeon Program
www.armyrecognition.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
„The 🇨🇳 Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating 🐦 bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent images circulated on the Internet show these drones in use by one of the units of the Marine Corps of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).”
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NEW: DC's Metropolitan Police Dept says it has one suspect in custody after a shooting at 17th and I, near the White House.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NEW: DC's Metropolitan Police Dept says it has one suspect in custody after a shooting at 17th and I, near the White House.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
AP reports that two members of the National Guard were shot, which DHS sec Kristi Noem confirms in a tweet.
Jeff Mason of Reuters reports that the White House is on lockdown.
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Breaking News: A member of the National Guard was shot near the White House, according to a law enforcement official. nyti.ms/4oXWsh3
D.C. Shooting Live Updates: National Guard Member Shot Near White House
Dozens of emergency responders and police vehicles were amassed at the scene of the shooting, an area of downtown Washington where troops have been patrolling for months.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Breaking News: A member of the National Guard was shot near the White House, according to a law enforcement official. nyti.ms/4oXWsh3
This is a highly interesting conversation. Well done, @marceldirsus.com!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is a highly interesting conversation. Well done, @marceldirsus.com!
Sehr gute Zusammenfassung.
„Denn wenn die vergangenen Tage eines deutlich gemacht haben, dann das: Im Umgang mit der Ukraine verfolgen die USA und Europa unterschiedliche Ziele.“
Von @annakatrein.bsky.social
@joerglau.bsky.social und
@michaelthumann.bsky.social
(🎁-Link)
Von @annakatrein.bsky.social
@joerglau.bsky.social und
@michaelthumann.bsky.social
(🎁-Link)
Ukraine-Verhandlungen: In den Augen von Trump und Putin stören die Europäer nur
Bei den Ukraine-Verhandlungen wollen die USA und Russland auch ihre Einflusssphären sichern. Dass Donald Trump nun selbst unter Druck steht, erhöht die Unsicherheit.
www.zeit.de
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Sehr gute Zusammenfassung.
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US- vs. Russia these days, it's no longer a superpower rivalry. It is not about differing values or ideologies ("democracy vs. autocracy").
It's dealmaking between an oligarchy built by ex-spies and an oligarchy run by real estate investors and tech bros.
It's dealmaking between an oligarchy built by ex-spies and an oligarchy run by real estate investors and tech bros.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
US- vs. Russia these days, it's no longer a superpower rivalry. It is not about differing values or ideologies ("democracy vs. autocracy").
It's dealmaking between an oligarchy built by ex-spies and an oligarchy run by real estate investors and tech bros.
It's dealmaking between an oligarchy built by ex-spies and an oligarchy run by real estate investors and tech bros.
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2/2 Bis 2029 soll zudem eine Einheit in Kompaniegröße mit weitreichenden Waffensystemen ("Ground Based #DeepPrecisionStrike") aufgestellt werden.
www.tagesschau.de/inland/drohn...
www.tagesschau.de/inland/drohn...
Erste Bundeswehr-Angriffsdrohnen bis 2027 einsatzbereit?
Angriffswellen vergleichsweise günstiger Drohnen prägen den Krieg zwischen Russland und der Ukraine. Nun plant auch die Bundeswehr die Aufstellung erster Einheiten. Eine Batterie soll 2027 einsatzbere...
www.tagesschau.de
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
2/2 Bis 2029 soll zudem eine Einheit in Kompaniegröße mit weitreichenden Waffensystemen ("Ground Based #DeepPrecisionStrike") aufgestellt werden.
www.tagesschau.de/inland/drohn...
www.tagesschau.de/inland/drohn...
Health within the family remains a catastrophic issue. This year has not been good, and bad news keep coming.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Health within the family remains a catastrophic issue. This year has not been good, and bad news keep coming.
Politische Fairness + staatstragende Verantwortung, die
Benimmt sich Friedrich Merz seit Jahren ausgesprochen dämlich in seiner Kommunikation? Ja. Darf man das kritisieren? Ja. Hat das ernste, negative Auswirkungen? Meist nein.
Meinen Respekt für diese Haltung an @ricardalang.bsky.social.
Benimmt sich Friedrich Merz seit Jahren ausgesprochen dämlich in seiner Kommunikation? Ja. Darf man das kritisieren? Ja. Hat das ernste, negative Auswirkungen? Meist nein.
Meinen Respekt für diese Haltung an @ricardalang.bsky.social.
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Politische Fairness + staatstragende Verantwortung, die
Benimmt sich Friedrich Merz seit Jahren ausgesprochen dämlich in seiner Kommunikation? Ja. Darf man das kritisieren? Ja. Hat das ernste, negative Auswirkungen? Meist nein.
Meinen Respekt für diese Haltung an @ricardalang.bsky.social.
Benimmt sich Friedrich Merz seit Jahren ausgesprochen dämlich in seiner Kommunikation? Ja. Darf man das kritisieren? Ja. Hat das ernste, negative Auswirkungen? Meist nein.
Meinen Respekt für diese Haltung an @ricardalang.bsky.social.
"Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, [..., President] Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030."
www.reuters.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, [..., President] Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030."
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Economic giant*, political dwarf-struggle still going strong in German society:
Germans welcoming doubling of military spending in @koerber-ip.bsky.social #BerlinPulse, whilst not wanting Germany to assume military leadership in EU.
* though sadly this might also be up for debate, anyways
Germans welcoming doubling of military spending in @koerber-ip.bsky.social #BerlinPulse, whilst not wanting Germany to assume military leadership in EU.
* though sadly this might also be up for debate, anyways
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Economic giant*, political dwarf-struggle still going strong in German society:
Germans welcoming doubling of military spending in @koerber-ip.bsky.social #BerlinPulse, whilst not wanting Germany to assume military leadership in EU.
* though sadly this might also be up for debate, anyways
Germans welcoming doubling of military spending in @koerber-ip.bsky.social #BerlinPulse, whilst not wanting Germany to assume military leadership in EU.
* though sadly this might also be up for debate, anyways
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#Dassault fängt an, eine eigene Combat Cloud aufzubauen. #FCAS wird mit keinem Wort erwähnt.
www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/pr...
www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/pr...
Dassault Aviation et cortAIx signent un partenariat stratégique pour une IA souveraine au service du combat aérien du futur - Press kits de Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation et Thales ont conclu un partenariat stratégique pour le développement d’une IA maîtrisée et supervisée pour l’aéronautique de défense. © Thales
www.dassault-aviation.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
#Dassault fängt an, eine eigene Combat Cloud aufzubauen. #FCAS wird mit keinem Wort erwähnt.
www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/pr...
www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/pr...
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The so-called peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will fail. It is inevitable. Putin‘s objective - the destruction of Ukraine (and the USA) - will never stop for as long he draws breath. He crossed the point of no return a long time ago.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The so-called peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will fail. It is inevitable. Putin‘s objective - the destruction of Ukraine (and the USA) - will never stop for as long he draws breath. He crossed the point of no return a long time ago.
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The Insider (Michael Weiss) and Der Spiegel are going to publish a story proving Dmitriev authored the “peace plan.” Axios reported the “plan” as originating from the American side.
Weiss believes the plan is a Russian active measure. As do I.
Weiss believes the plan is a Russian active measure. As do I.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Insider (Michael Weiss) and Der Spiegel are going to publish a story proving Dmitriev authored the “peace plan.” Axios reported the “plan” as originating from the American side.
Weiss believes the plan is a Russian active measure. As do I.
Weiss believes the plan is a Russian active measure. As do I.
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Heute Nacht noch mit Paul Ronzheimer zusammengesessen. Warum ist 🇺🇦 militärisch so unter Druck und 🇪🇺 politisch so schwach, dass man solche "Friedensinitiativen" über sich ergehen lassen muss? Unangenehme aber notwendige Bilanz.
open.spotify.com/episode/29Ls...
open.spotify.com/episode/29Ls...
Die unbequemsten Fragen zum Ukraine-Krieg. Mit Gustav Gressel
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Heute Nacht noch mit Paul Ronzheimer zusammengesessen. Warum ist 🇺🇦 militärisch so unter Druck und 🇪🇺 politisch so schwach, dass man solche "Friedensinitiativen" über sich ergehen lassen muss? Unangenehme aber notwendige Bilanz.
open.spotify.com/episode/29Ls...
open.spotify.com/episode/29Ls...
Major props to the intelligence agency that produced the Witkoff tapes. Well done.
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Major props to the intelligence agency that produced the Witkoff tapes. Well done.
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Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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So this is Steven Witkoff coaching Putin‘s advisor Ushakov about how to please Trump
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
So this is Steven Witkoff coaching Putin‘s advisor Ushakov about how to please Trump