Mads Ravn
@eupolemos.bsky.social
Web developer, leftwing-ish, RPG-dude. Likes podcasts, games and movies. Pays for stuff. Lives in Denmark. Agrees with Hobbes. Same handle just about everywhere.
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Tomorrow at 1900 hours CET I will be hosting an informal Q&A in regards of European Security and the war at large.
Everyone is welcome to ask question, and I will try to answer what I can answer.
Please spread this if you wish to do so.
The Q&A will be under 13Bulli's post below.
Everyone is welcome to ask question, and I will try to answer what I can answer.
Please spread this if you wish to do so.
The Q&A will be under 13Bulli's post below.
December 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Tomorrow at 1900 hours CET I will be hosting an informal Q&A in regards of European Security and the war at large.
Everyone is welcome to ask question, and I will try to answer what I can answer.
Please spread this if you wish to do so.
The Q&A will be under 13Bulli's post below.
Everyone is welcome to ask question, and I will try to answer what I can answer.
Please spread this if you wish to do so.
The Q&A will be under 13Bulli's post below.
‘We are Russia's next target’ warns NATO chief
YouTube video by CGTN Europe
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Friday came early 💪: www.reuters.com/business/fin...
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Friday came early 💪: www.reuters.com/business/fin...
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⚡ Russia's defense spending reached an unprecedented $142.25 billion between January and September 2025.
Russia Sets New Military Spending Record at $142.25B as War Costs Climb to $20.9M Per Hour for Moscow
Russia's defense expenditure hit $142.25 billion from January to September 2025, reflecting a significant rise in military spending compared to previous years.
united24media.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
⚡ Russia's defense spending reached an unprecedented $142.25 billion between January and September 2025.
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No plan survives first contact with the enemy. Time costs lives in a war. Use the defenders advantage to your advantage..
Put the troops on the ground in Kyiv then let the Russians negotiate.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
Put the troops on the ground in Kyiv then let the Russians negotiate.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
We must prepare for scale of war our grandparents faced, Nato chief warns allies
Too many in military alliance do not feel the urgency of Russia’s threat in Europe, says Mark Rutte
www.irishtimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
No plan survives first contact with the enemy. Time costs lives in a war. Use the defenders advantage to your advantage..
Put the troops on the ground in Kyiv then let the Russians negotiate.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
Put the troops on the ground in Kyiv then let the Russians negotiate.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
Og _SÅ_ er vi i gang med at gå den gale vej!
Shit det bli'r et vildt valg.
DF, der står til et kanon-valg, vil slække på hjælpen til Ukraine. Første step er "lån frem for støtte".
Først skal de dø for os, og så skal de betale os pænt tilbage 🙃
Skal de også sige "tak"?
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Shit det bli'r et vildt valg.
DF, der står til et kanon-valg, vil slække på hjælpen til Ukraine. Første step er "lån frem for støtte".
Først skal de dø for os, og så skal de betale os pænt tilbage 🙃
Skal de også sige "tak"?
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
DF vil ikke donere flere penge til Ukraine: Fremover må vi give dem lån
Det skal frigøre penge til at sænke fødevaremomsen, siger Morten Messerschmidt. Men han bliver afvist af sine "blå venner".
www.dr.dk
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Og _SÅ_ er vi i gang med at gå den gale vej!
Shit det bli'r et vildt valg.
DF, der står til et kanon-valg, vil slække på hjælpen til Ukraine. Første step er "lån frem for støtte".
Først skal de dø for os, og så skal de betale os pænt tilbage 🙃
Skal de også sige "tak"?
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Shit det bli'r et vildt valg.
DF, der står til et kanon-valg, vil slække på hjælpen til Ukraine. Første step er "lån frem for støtte".
Først skal de dø for os, og så skal de betale os pænt tilbage 🙃
Skal de også sige "tak"?
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
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In tonight's Substack Live I answered reader questions about my new book The Owned Continent.
And I laid out my message for Europe's centrist leaders.
Watch the full video here: open.substack.com/pub/davekeat...
And I laid out my message for Europe's centrist leaders.
Watch the full video here: open.substack.com/pub/davekeat...
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In tonight's Substack Live I answered reader questions about my new book The Owned Continent.
And I laid out my message for Europe's centrist leaders.
Watch the full video here: open.substack.com/pub/davekeat...
And I laid out my message for Europe's centrist leaders.
Watch the full video here: open.substack.com/pub/davekeat...
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Ja, hvad helvede sker der? Kunne det være at der er amerikanske politikere og tech bros der hader EU f.eks. EJEREN AF DEN PLATFORM DU POSTER FRA?
December 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Ja, hvad helvede sker der? Kunne det være at der er amerikanske politikere og tech bros der hader EU f.eks. EJEREN AF DEN PLATFORM DU POSTER FRA?
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When I started making YouTube videos, I did not imagine that I would one day make one with this title. Watch here for my breakdown of the new U.S. National Security Strategy.
New U.S. security strategy calls for regime change in Europe
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When I started making YouTube videos, I did not imagine that I would one day make one with this title. Watch here for my breakdown of the new U.S. National Security Strategy.
Mr. Weiss won the Internet today
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December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Mr. Weiss won the Internet today
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Just want to highlight this point as it won't be well known - key advisers (sherpas) to European / allied countries will be in regular touch and trying to agree how to handle every Trumpian madness. The result isn't pretty, but arguably it could be a lot worse.
NB I think the only European leader I've seen push back on the US national security strategy is one who doesn't have to negotiate with Trump. Maybe we're all doomed, but I rather think that leaders collectively have decided that's not the path they can take (and sherpas will have discussed).
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just want to highlight this point as it won't be well known - key advisers (sherpas) to European / allied countries will be in regular touch and trying to agree how to handle every Trumpian madness. The result isn't pretty, but arguably it could be a lot worse.
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Vi får dem næppe nogensinde til hverken at forstå eller erkende det, men samtlige danske politikere og myndigheder, der fortsat bruger X, støtter galskab som dette. De bærer ved deres tilstedeværelse på platformen ved til det amerikanske forsøg på at nedbryde europæisk sammenhængskraft.
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Vi får dem næppe nogensinde til hverken at forstå eller erkende det, men samtlige danske politikere og myndigheder, der fortsat bruger X, støtter galskab som dette. De bærer ved deres tilstedeværelse på platformen ved til det amerikanske forsøg på at nedbryde europæisk sammenhængskraft.
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Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
So what's the outcome?
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
The best, most clear eyed analysis of the do-or-die situation we Europeans find ourselves in now.
December 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The best, most clear eyed analysis of the do-or-die situation we Europeans find ourselves in now.
A thousand bazillion times this!
Was from the start. Imagine where we had been today if we said "Hell no, not in our Europe" from day one.
As Kasparov says; the price of stopping tyrants only goes up.
Was from the start. Imagine where we had been today if we said "Hell no, not in our Europe" from day one.
As Kasparov says; the price of stopping tyrants only goes up.
"We are the only buffer between Europe's cozy 'Russia is weak' theory and reality. When it breaks, your generals will call Article 5 'a political decision.' Your soldiers will refuse to fight. It's your war too. You've just outsourced the dying." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/05/i...
It’s your war. You’ve just outsourced the dying.
A Ukrainian's message to Europe from 400 km east of Warsaw
euromaidanpress.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A thousand bazillion times this!
Was from the start. Imagine where we had been today if we said "Hell no, not in our Europe" from day one.
As Kasparov says; the price of stopping tyrants only goes up.
Was from the start. Imagine where we had been today if we said "Hell no, not in our Europe" from day one.
As Kasparov says; the price of stopping tyrants only goes up.
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Mange, inkl. danske politikere, tror at X er et broadcastmedium. Faktum er at ingen, udover X, har adgang til en kronologisk “firehose”-feed. Selv en avanceret søgning er filtreret og personaliseret. Der findes med andre ord ikke en objektiv sandhed over indholdet på X - du ser det, X vil vise dig.
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Mange, inkl. danske politikere, tror at X er et broadcastmedium. Faktum er at ingen, udover X, har adgang til en kronologisk “firehose”-feed. Selv en avanceret søgning er filtreret og personaliseret. Der findes med andre ord ikke en objektiv sandhed over indholdet på X - du ser det, X vil vise dig.
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It's not credible the US would fight a nuclear war over Europe if they aren't willing to contribute conventionally.
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It's not credible the US would fight a nuclear war over Europe if they aren't willing to contribute conventionally.
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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 9:49 AM
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.
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"Ah, den nye US National Security Strategy har ingen reel betydning" 🤡
USAs vice-udenrigsminister gentager og bekræfter, at Europa og USA ikke kan være partnere, hvis ikke vi lader USA regere Europa.
De kan altså godt læse i Moskva.
NATO er død.
USAs vice-udenrigsminister gentager og bekræfter, at Europa og USA ikke kan være partnere, hvis ikke vi lader USA regere Europa.
De kan altså godt læse i Moskva.
NATO er død.
Deputy Secy of State Christopher Landau says the US “cannot pretend that we are partners” w/ NATO nations because the European Union—of which many are members—pursues “policies of civilizational suicide.”
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
Landau is a former clerk of SCOTUS Justice Thomas. Stephen Miller lobbied for his appointment.
December 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"Ah, den nye US National Security Strategy har ingen reel betydning" 🤡
USAs vice-udenrigsminister gentager og bekræfter, at Europa og USA ikke kan være partnere, hvis ikke vi lader USA regere Europa.
De kan altså godt læse i Moskva.
NATO er død.
USAs vice-udenrigsminister gentager og bekræfter, at Europa og USA ikke kan være partnere, hvis ikke vi lader USA regere Europa.
De kan altså godt læse i Moskva.
NATO er død.
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What, if there are no more Ukrainians left fighting for Europe?
This or a similar phrased question I have read from Ukrainians some times. And they are right.
Europe should intervene massively. I would go and fight as a volunteer, but I am sick with pain. I could do that drugged up for some weeks.
This or a similar phrased question I have read from Ukrainians some times. And they are right.
Europe should intervene massively. I would go and fight as a volunteer, but I am sick with pain. I could do that drugged up for some weeks.
Never forget that Ukrainians are fighting the war Nato was meant to fight.
Never forget that Nato deterrence only works while Ukrainians are dying to defend their country.
Never forget that Nato deterrence only works while Ukrainians are dying to defend their country.
December 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
What, if there are no more Ukrainians left fighting for Europe?
This or a similar phrased question I have read from Ukrainians some times. And they are right.
Europe should intervene massively. I would go and fight as a volunteer, but I am sick with pain. I could do that drugged up for some weeks.
This or a similar phrased question I have read from Ukrainians some times. And they are right.
Europe should intervene massively. I would go and fight as a volunteer, but I am sick with pain. I could do that drugged up for some weeks.
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Swedish navy encountering russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way
by Miranda Bryant
moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko Petkovic
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
by Miranda Bryant
moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko Petkovic
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way
Moscow ‘continuously reinforcing’ its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko Petkovic
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
open.substack.com/pub/levremem...
open.substack.com/pub/levremem...
Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
While America is told he’s “tough on Russia,” Trump quietly hands Lukoil sanctions relief right after Kushner and Witkoff’s five-hour session with Putin—then drags Ukraine to Miami to deliver offer.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Breaking: Trump Quietly Lifts Lukoil Sanctions Days After Kushner’s Secret Kremlin Meeting With Putin
open.substack.com/pub/levremem...
open.substack.com/pub/levremem...
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The US National Security Strategy released overnight has shocked Europeans.
In truth, its plans for Europe are just a reiteration of what the State Department already publicly posted back in May. But Europeans have not wanted to listen.
In truth, its plans for Europe are just a reiteration of what the State Department already publicly posted back in May. But Europeans have not wanted to listen.
New US security strategy lays bare European regime change plans
While the Trump administration claims they no longer want the US to "prop up the entire world order like Atlas", in the same document they dictate to Europe what it can and can't do.
davekeating.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The US National Security Strategy released overnight has shocked Europeans.
In truth, its plans for Europe are just a reiteration of what the State Department already publicly posted back in May. But Europeans have not wanted to listen.
In truth, its plans for Europe are just a reiteration of what the State Department already publicly posted back in May. But Europeans have not wanted to listen.