A. R. Steinmark
@arners.bsky.social
Concerned world observer and amateur life artist. Trying to heed the wise advices given to Simplicius Simplicissimus.
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An earlier version of the NSS specifically said that the US should try to pry Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary away from the EU
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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It's In Writing Now #nationalsecurity #foreignpolicy #resistance
YouTube video by Resistor Vic
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December 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Ukraine has regained part of Pokrovsk after having no troops left in the city earlier in the fall, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said [...] Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of the city's total 29 square kilometers [...] since mid-November.
Ukraine regains part of Pokrovsk as 'defense continues,' Syrskyi says
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 pres...
kyivindependent.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Ukraine has regained part of Pokrovsk after having no troops left in the city earlier in the fall, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said [...] Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of the city's total 29 square kilometers [...] since mid-November.
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It's like they are actively trying to kill the tourist industry.
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It's like they are actively trying to kill the tourist industry.
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💥Wow. Trump told @politico.com he never offered an Argentina-style financial lifeline to Orbán, refuting Orbán’s claim of a US “financial shield.” After their meeting, Orbán said a deal was struck.
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
December 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
💥Wow. Trump told @politico.com he never offered an Argentina-style financial lifeline to Orbán, refuting Orbán’s claim of a US “financial shield.” After their meeting, Orbán said a deal was struck.
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“Then comes the real disgust — an explicit call for the United States to intervene inside EU member states by “cultivating resistance,” meaning the U.S., just like Russia, is now committing itself to destabilizing Europe from within..”
Olga Lautmans's analysis of the new National Security Strategy and the hostility of U.S. foreign policy toward Europe is one of the best summaries of this dark moment in world history.
olgalautman.substack.com/p/americas-f...
olgalautman.substack.com/p/americas-f...
America’s Foreign Policy Now Aligns With Russia
Last week’s release of Trump’s National Security Strategy made one thing brutally clear and that is that the United States is no longer fully shaping its own foreign policy.
olgalautman.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“Then comes the real disgust — an explicit call for the United States to intervene inside EU member states by “cultivating resistance,” meaning the U.S., just like Russia, is now committing itself to destabilizing Europe from within..”
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"Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday."
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Combustion engine cars regain popularity worldwide, EY says
Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group E...
www.reuters.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
"Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday."
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Well, did China comply? Oh…
Putin can only continue his brutal war of aggression against Ukraine because he can rely on support from third parties, including China. We expect China to use its influence on Russia to ensure a lasting peace for Ukraine. @aussenminister.diplo.de
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Well, did China comply? Oh…
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One of today’s Russian papers suggests that “The Russian army may take advantage of the cooling of the United States to the Ukraine issue...experts predict the possible opening of two new fronts.” #ReadingRussia
Today's Russian papers: blaming Europe, crumbling infrastructure
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
One of today’s Russian papers suggests that “The Russian army may take advantage of the cooling of the United States to the Ukraine issue...experts predict the possible opening of two new fronts.” #ReadingRussia
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The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
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A large earthquake, currently measured at magnitude 7.2, has just hit off Aomori Prefecture. A tsunami advisory is in effect for southern Hokkaido and northeastern Tohoku. The earthquake was strong enough to be faintly perceived all the way in Tokyo.
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A large earthquake, currently measured at magnitude 7.2, has just hit off Aomori Prefecture. A tsunami advisory is in effect for southern Hokkaido and northeastern Tohoku. The earthquake was strong enough to be faintly perceived all the way in Tokyo.
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The challenge is clear: "the NSS is (...) a document worth taking seriously. The strategy signals that the Trump administration plans to orchestrate the downfall of almost all of Europe’s political leaders, which come from center-right and center-left parties."
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The challenge is clear: "the NSS is (...) a document worth taking seriously. The strategy signals that the Trump administration plans to orchestrate the downfall of almost all of Europe’s political leaders, which come from center-right and center-left parties."
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Man kann beklagen, was die Amerikaner in ihre Papiere schreiben oder dass Putin sich nicht rührt. Oder man kann die Stärke Europas endlich nutzen und in den Prozess einbringen. Assets, Schattenflotte, Öl, Gas. Handlungsfähigkeit beweist man am besten dadurch, dass man handelt.
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Man kann beklagen, was die Amerikaner in ihre Papiere schreiben oder dass Putin sich nicht rührt. Oder man kann die Stärke Europas endlich nutzen und in den Prozess einbringen. Assets, Schattenflotte, Öl, Gas. Handlungsfähigkeit beweist man am besten dadurch, dass man handelt.
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Nordic and Baltic countries all* call for a reparations loan.
One notable thing: these are among the most pro-Atlanticist countries in the whole EU, and they are demanding the EU does something Washington has specifically warned againt.
(*not DK, because it holds the EU Council presidency)
One notable thing: these are among the most pro-Atlanticist countries in the whole EU, and they are demanding the EU does something Washington has specifically warned againt.
(*not DK, because it holds the EU Council presidency)
The leaders of Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden call for a fast approval of the reparations loan for Ukraine, arguing it will put the country in a "stronger position" to negotiate a peace deal with Russia.
"Time is of the essence."
"Time is of the essence."
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Nordic and Baltic countries all* call for a reparations loan.
One notable thing: these are among the most pro-Atlanticist countries in the whole EU, and they are demanding the EU does something Washington has specifically warned againt.
(*not DK, because it holds the EU Council presidency)
One notable thing: these are among the most pro-Atlanticist countries in the whole EU, and they are demanding the EU does something Washington has specifically warned againt.
(*not DK, because it holds the EU Council presidency)
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Dear European official accounts, just a reminder that it is possible to leave X behind - the German defence ministry did so in January 2025 and has not posted since.
Verteidigungsministerium lässt X-Kanal ruhen
Das Gebaren von US-Milliardär Musk rund um seine Social-Media-Plattform X lässt die Kritik daran immer lauter werden. Nun will das Wehrressort als erstes Bundesministerium X nicht mehr nutzen. Ganz we...
www.tagesschau.de
December 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Dear European official accounts, just a reminder that it is possible to leave X behind - the German defence ministry did so in January 2025 and has not posted since.
Article 5 is toast.
So... Article 5? “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all... "
🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺"Now Putin has started making incursions into the NATO borders. The one thing I can tell you is the US is not going to get involved with troops or any of that. We will sell the Europeans weapons."
- Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
- Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Article 5 is toast.
“Confidential conversations in ministries, meetings with MAGA Republicans: The AfD is building a network in the USA. A delegation is traveling to Washington this week. The new American security strategy gives the party a tailwind.”
December 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
“Confidential conversations in ministries, meetings with MAGA Republicans: The AfD is building a network in the USA. A delegation is traveling to Washington this week. The new American security strategy gives the party a tailwind.”
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I really can't believe that the European Commission's response to Trump's NSS was:
"“We welcome the strong priority the Strategy places on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Europe and the United States share a responsibility in supporting a just and lasting peace"
"“We welcome the strong priority the Strategy places on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Europe and the United States share a responsibility in supporting a just and lasting peace"
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I really can't believe that the European Commission's response to Trump's NSS was:
"“We welcome the strong priority the Strategy places on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Europe and the United States share a responsibility in supporting a just and lasting peace"
"“We welcome the strong priority the Strategy places on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Europe and the United States share a responsibility in supporting a just and lasting peace"
A brilliant, however deeply depressing read. Ignore at your own peril.
The joint American and Russian attack on Europe is ideological and if Europe is going to succeed in fighting back - rather than be reduced to an unhappy collection of vassal states - it needs to decide whether it is willing and able to defend its own liberal democratic ideals. My latest
Can Europe be Saved?
A few thoughts on the state of Europe amid a twin-pronged assault from the United States and Russia
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A brilliant, however deeply depressing read. Ignore at your own peril.
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Many Ukrainians “want, even now, to have a government that’s accountable to the public”—while American and Russian kleptocrats are looking to benefit only themselves, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes.
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Many Ukrainians “want, even now, to have a government that’s accountable to the public”—while American and Russian kleptocrats are looking to benefit only themselves, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes.
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The thousands of soldiers the US has stationed in Ramstein, Germany are (mostly) not here to protect us, but rather to project US power in the Middle East and Africa.
But NATO is no longer seen as a force-multiplier by this government. Allies are a nuisance and a liability.
But NATO is no longer seen as a force-multiplier by this government. Allies are a nuisance and a liability.
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The thousands of soldiers the US has stationed in Ramstein, Germany are (mostly) not here to protect us, but rather to project US power in the Middle East and Africa.
But NATO is no longer seen as a force-multiplier by this government. Allies are a nuisance and a liability.
But NATO is no longer seen as a force-multiplier by this government. Allies are a nuisance and a liability.
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Musk's app now removing community notes on the posts of Putin's propagandists.
"For my friends EVERYTHING. For everyone else, THE LAW".
"For my friends EVERYTHING. For everyone else, THE LAW".
December 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Musk's app now removing community notes on the posts of Putin's propagandists.
"For my friends EVERYTHING. For everyone else, THE LAW".
"For my friends EVERYTHING. For everyone else, THE LAW".
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When the 20-somethings that wrote the US National Security Strategy had to first ask AI what a ”strategy” is:
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
When the 20-somethings that wrote the US National Security Strategy had to first ask AI what a ”strategy” is:
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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.