Anna Karjalainen
@annakarjalainen.bsky.social
British Swede 🇬🇧🍠 💙🌻 Yorkshire lass in West Sweden/ NO border. Studies in Post-Soviet Eurasia. Civil servant, Swedish government. Try to limit myself to Baltics, Central Asia. Uppsala Uni. Moomin mad! Also on Twitter for now.
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Russia’s demands in the peace talks are intolerable for Ukraine and for Europe. And the war is far from being Volodymyr Zelensky’s only concern
America’s peace initiative has stalled in Moscow
Volodymyr Zelensky faces a political crisis over corruption
econ.st
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Russia’s demands in the peace talks are intolerable for Ukraine and for Europe. And the war is far from being Volodymyr Zelensky’s only concern
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In a new interview with Maria Borzunova, a former Russian officer describes how battlefield desperation led him to shoot himself and his fellow soldiers rather than return to the front, revealing the extreme measures some men take to escape the war. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
A Russian deserter recounts wounding himself — and his own men — to escape the Ukraine war — Meduza
This Friday, the French-German broadcaster ARTE released journalist Maria Borzunova’s interview with Yevgeny Korobov, a 30-year-old senior lieutenant who deserted from the Russian army several months…
meduza.io
December 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In a new interview with Maria Borzunova, a former Russian officer describes how battlefield desperation led him to shoot himself and his fellow soldiers rather than return to the front, revealing the extreme measures some men take to escape the war. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
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Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/jBwV
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/jBwV
December 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/jBwV
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/jBwV
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The Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore is holding a conference on the X-Files and 90s culture www.llti.lt/lt/renginiai...
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore is holding a conference on the X-Files and 90s culture www.llti.lt/lt/renginiai...
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CEPA, a leading European security think tank, told the UK Defence Journal that Irish neutrality has no impact on Russian actions against the country or Europe as a whole.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/neutrality-o...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/neutrality-o...
Neutrality offers no shield as hybrid threats reach Ireland
CEPA, a leading European security think tank, told the UK Defence Journal that Irish neutrality has no impact on Russian actions against the country or Europe as a whole.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
CEPA, a leading European security think tank, told the UK Defence Journal that Irish neutrality has no impact on Russian actions against the country or Europe as a whole.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/neutrality-o...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/neutrality-o...
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"[Putin] doesn't think that Ukraine is a real country, he thinks Ukrainians are just badly behaved Russians.”
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"[Putin] doesn't think that Ukraine is a real country, he thinks Ukrainians are just badly behaved Russians.”
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
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Met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine and the frozen Russian assets.
We agreed that time is of the essence given the current geopolitical situation.
We agreed that time is of the essence given the current geopolitical situation.
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine and the frozen Russian assets.
We agreed that time is of the essence given the current geopolitical situation.
We agreed that time is of the essence given the current geopolitical situation.
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov called for assassinations of Ursula von der Leyen, Kaja Kallas and others. Solovyov rejoiced that Trump is echoing Russian rhetoric and expressed hope he'll imprison former US Ambassador Michael McFaul.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELu3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELu3...
Vladimir Solovyov calls for assassinations of European officials
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov called for assassinations of Ursula von der Leyen, Kaja Kallas and others. Solovyov rejoiced that Trump is echoing Russian rhetoric and expressed hope he'll imprison former US Ambassador Michael McFaul.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELu3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELu3...
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"The West as it used to be no longer exists."
The headline, the main takeaway from a European viewpoint is this:
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"The West as it used to be no longer exists."
Well, well- who’d have thought it?!
Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and top United States negotiators did not yield a breakthrough on a possible Ukraine peace deal, a Kremlin aide said.
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says | CNN
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Well, well- who’d have thought it?!
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In the past, Pete Hegseth described the refusal of illegal commands as part of the military’s ethos — a message he now condemns Democrats for spreading.
2016 video shows Hegseth saying the military cannot carry out unlawful orders | CNN
Hegseth described the refusal of illegal commands as part of the military’s ethos — a message he now condemns Democrats for spreading.
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the past, Pete Hegseth described the refusal of illegal commands as part of the military’s ethos — a message he now condemns Democrats for spreading.
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EXCL: The UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence @ecourea.bsky.social & @kiranstacey.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
EXCL: The UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence @ecourea.bsky.social & @kiranstacey.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Vladimir Putin today, ahead of his meeting with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to supposedly talk peace: “We have no intention of fighting Europe — I’ve said this a hundred times. But if Europe decides to start a war, we are ready right now.”
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Vladimir Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging Ukraine peace push
[FREE TO READ] Russian president hosts Witkoff and Kushner for peace negotiations as military claims battlefield advances in Ukraine
as.ft.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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What?!
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
What?!
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6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19
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“Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined his true intentions by issuing a presidential decree calling for an escalation in efforts to eradicate all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20% of Ukraine currently under Kremlin control.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
While Trump talks peace, Putin is escalating efforts to erase Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree this week calling for an escalation in efforts to erase all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20 percent of Ukraine currently und...
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
“Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined his true intentions by issuing a presidential decree calling for an escalation in efforts to eradicate all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20% of Ukraine currently under Kremlin control.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
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Astute observations from Sir Rodric Braithwaite.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Astute observations from Sir Rodric Braithwaite.
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Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
What today's Russian papers are saying about the prospects for a Ukraine peace deal
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
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President Trump signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House
Trump Signs Bill to Deepen US-Taiwan Ties Amid China Concerns
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House, amid escalating concerns that China could move against the self-governing island.
bloom.bg
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
President Trump signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House
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Trump unleashes xenophobic tirade against Somalis, branding them "garbage" in an outburst that was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry even for a president known for his history of insulting Black people, write Zolan Kanno-Youngs and @shawnmccreesh.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Trump unleashes xenophobic tirade against Somalis, branding them "garbage" in an outburst that was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry even for a president known for his history of insulting Black people, write Zolan Kanno-Youngs and @shawnmccreesh.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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"The intent of the [US military] at the moment is to intimidate with a intent to say we can strike you wherever we want to strike you."
Mikey Kay, Host of The Security brief, speaks to Paddy O'Connell about rising military tensions between Venezuela and the US.
#Newsnight
Mikey Kay, Host of The Security brief, speaks to Paddy O'Connell about rising military tensions between Venezuela and the US.
#Newsnight
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"The intent of the [US military] at the moment is to intimidate with a intent to say we can strike you wherever we want to strike you."
Mikey Kay, Host of The Security brief, speaks to Paddy O'Connell about rising military tensions between Venezuela and the US.
#Newsnight
Mikey Kay, Host of The Security brief, speaks to Paddy O'Connell about rising military tensions between Venezuela and the US.
#Newsnight
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The latest on the growing calls for an investigation into Hegseth over the boat strikes. I’ll speak with House Intel committee member Rep. Jason @crow.house.gov and Deep State radio host @djrothkopf.bsky.social at 4p ET/ 1p PT on Substack and later on YouTube.
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The latest on the growing calls for an investigation into Hegseth over the boat strikes. I’ll speak with House Intel committee member Rep. Jason @crow.house.gov and Deep State radio host @djrothkopf.bsky.social at 4p ET/ 1p PT on Substack and later on YouTube.
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Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were productive, but much work remains, a senior adviser to President Vladimir Putin said.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were productive but work remains, Russian adviser says
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were productive, but much work remains.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were productive, but much work remains, a senior adviser to President Vladimir Putin said.