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@markhertling.bsky.social on the White House's new National Security Strategy: "Russia said this is a great document that does everything we need to do. That should sum it up in a nutshell when you have a competitor, a foe, saying you've great strategic approach."
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 AM
@markhertling.bsky.social on the White House's new National Security Strategy: "Russia said this is a great document that does everything we need to do. That should sum it up in a nutshell when you have a competitor, a foe, saying you've great strategic approach."
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"The Kremlin’s recent economic policies indicate that the Russian economy is doing markedly worse than Putin’s statements seek to suggest"
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 8, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to portray the Russian economy as able to support a protracted war in Ukraine.
understandingwar.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"The Kremlin’s recent economic policies indicate that the Russian economy is doing markedly worse than Putin’s statements seek to suggest"
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
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Nieuw: China heeft de namen van enkele AIVD en MIVD-medewerkers gepubliceerd. Deze ongebruikelijke en intimiderende stap betekent een nieuwe escalatie in de vete tussen Nederland en China rond chipbedrijf Nexperia.
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...
Nieuwe escalatie in Nexperia-vete: China publiceert namen Nederlandse spionnen
De Chinese overheid heeft de namen van enkele medewerkers van inlichtingendiensten AIVD en MIVD gepubliceerd. Deze ongebruikelijke en intimiderende stap betekent een nieuwe escalatie in de vete tussen...
www.volkskrant.nl
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Nieuw: China heeft de namen van enkele AIVD en MIVD-medewerkers gepubliceerd. Deze ongebruikelijke en intimiderende stap betekent een nieuwe escalatie in de vete tussen Nederland en China rond chipbedrijf Nexperia.
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...
www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...
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Nog meer bewijs: omwonenden geitenhouderijen krijgen vaker longontsteking
Nog meer bewijs: omwonenden geitenhouderijen krijgen vaker longontsteking
www.volkskrant.nl
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Nog meer bewijs: omwonenden geitenhouderijen krijgen vaker longontsteking
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🕯 Death toll in Ternopil rises to 38
Regional police say they have found the bodies of two more people previously reported missing after the Nov. 19 attack.
Regional police say they have found the bodies of two more people previously reported missing after the Nov. 19 attack.
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🕯 Death toll in Ternopil rises to 38
Regional police say they have found the bodies of two more people previously reported missing after the Nov. 19 attack.
Regional police say they have found the bodies of two more people previously reported missing after the Nov. 19 attack.
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In other words, Trump is planning to provide socialist welfare to people who voted for him after he ruined their businesses with his stupid tariffs.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
President Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. https://to.pbs.org/4ptNxEm
WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to unveil $12 billion farm aid package as farmers grapple with tariff pains
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit b...
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In other words, Trump is planning to provide socialist welfare to people who voted for him after he ruined their businesses with his stupid tariffs.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.
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While a rate cut is expected, it's not guaranteed as division grows among Fed officials and they remain without recent key economic data.
Will the Fed cut rates again? What to expect before December meeting
While a rate cut is expected, it's not guaranteed as division grows among Fed officials and they remain without recent key economic data.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
While a rate cut is expected, it's not guaranteed as division grows among Fed officials and they remain without recent key economic data.
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Voorzitter Europese Raad: VS moet zich niet bemoeien met Europese politiek
Voorzitter Europese Raad: VS moet zich niet bemoeien met Europese politiek
Antonio Costa reageerde op de nieuwe Amerikaanse veiligheidsstrategie die enkele dagen geleden werd gepubliceerd.
nos.nl
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Voorzitter Europese Raad: VS moet zich niet bemoeien met Europese politiek
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Moldova just blocked $107 million in cryptocurrency meant to bankroll pro-Russian political groups, FM Popșoi revealed
Moscow is pouring extraordinary resources into undermining democracy, using crypto to bypass financial controls and fund rallies euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/08/r...
Moscow is pouring extraordinary resources into undermining democracy, using crypto to bypass financial controls and fund rallies euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/08/r...
Russia tests crypto-funded hybrid warfare on Moldova. Latest “experiment” costs it $107 million
The funds were supposed to be used to buy protests and loyal politicians.
euromaidanpress.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Moldova just blocked $107 million in cryptocurrency meant to bankroll pro-Russian political groups, FM Popșoi revealed
Moscow is pouring extraordinary resources into undermining democracy, using crypto to bypass financial controls and fund rallies euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/08/r...
Moscow is pouring extraordinary resources into undermining democracy, using crypto to bypass financial controls and fund rallies euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/08/r...
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has arrived in Brussels, Belgium. He will meet representatives of the EU and NATO.
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has arrived in Brussels, Belgium. He will meet representatives of the EU and NATO.
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In the past six months, Trump’s DOJ has been harassing more than a dozen states to gain access to unredacted voter roll information: Social Security numbers, drivers’ license info, party affiliation.
“It's a hacker's dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere.”
“It's a hacker's dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere.”
Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In the past six months, Trump’s DOJ has been harassing more than a dozen states to gain access to unredacted voter roll information: Social Security numbers, drivers’ license info, party affiliation.
“It's a hacker's dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere.”
“It's a hacker's dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere.”
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Be careful with non-EU platforms!
In a recent resolution, Parliament has expressed concern that some items sold on big e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, AliExpress or Wish can pose a serious risk to consumers. In France, Shein has been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls, sparking outrage.
In a recent resolution, Parliament has expressed concern that some items sold on big e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, AliExpress or Wish can pose a serious risk to consumers. In France, Shein has been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls, sparking outrage.
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Be careful with non-EU platforms!
In a recent resolution, Parliament has expressed concern that some items sold on big e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, AliExpress or Wish can pose a serious risk to consumers. In France, Shein has been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls, sparking outrage.
In a recent resolution, Parliament has expressed concern that some items sold on big e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, AliExpress or Wish can pose a serious risk to consumers. In France, Shein has been selling weapons and child-like sex dolls, sparking outrage.
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Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk issued a satellite picture which was produced by a Polish satellite.
Poland has recently launched its first sovereign military reconnaissance satellite system, featuring the PIAST (Polish ImAging SaTellites) constellation (optical) and the MikroSAR (radar),...
Poland has recently launched its first sovereign military reconnaissance satellite system, featuring the PIAST (Polish ImAging SaTellites) constellation (optical) and the MikroSAR (radar),...
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk issued a satellite picture which was produced by a Polish satellite.
Poland has recently launched its first sovereign military reconnaissance satellite system, featuring the PIAST (Polish ImAging SaTellites) constellation (optical) and the MikroSAR (radar),...
Poland has recently launched its first sovereign military reconnaissance satellite system, featuring the PIAST (Polish ImAging SaTellites) constellation (optical) and the MikroSAR (radar),...
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EU-landen scherpen asielbeleid aan: ‘Er waait een andere wind door Europa’
EU-landen scherpen asielbeleid aan: ‘Er waait een andere wind door Europa’
www.volkskrant.nl
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
EU-landen scherpen asielbeleid aan: ‘Er waait een andere wind door Europa’
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Because the United States is pulling back, we must support Ukraine more strongly. If Ukraine falls, Russia will be at our border - and Washington won’t come to save us.
(10/11)
(10/11)
December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Because the United States is pulling back, we must support Ukraine more strongly. If Ukraine falls, Russia will be at our border - and Washington won’t come to save us.
(10/11)
(10/11)
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I say this as a committed transatlanticist: because the United States sees us this way, we must finally stop being supplicants. We should stop blindly hoping and instead build up our own capabilities with maximum efficiency and develop smart power that makes us more independent and resilient.
(9/11)
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December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I say this as a committed transatlanticist: because the United States sees us this way, we must finally stop being supplicants. We should stop blindly hoping and instead build up our own capabilities with maximum efficiency and develop smart power that makes us more independent and resilient.
(9/11)
(9/11)
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German foreign policy and security expert and member of the German parliament Roderich Kiesewetter issued another stark warning, this time regarding the latest US National Security Strategy (NSS) document. This is his statement:
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December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
German foreign policy and security expert and member of the German parliament Roderich Kiesewetter issued another stark warning, this time regarding the latest US National Security Strategy (NSS) document. This is his statement:
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz while being in London, UK, with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Starmer und French President Macron:
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz while being in London, UK, with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Starmer und French President Macron:
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
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HCSS defensie expert Patrick Bolder noemt de nieuwe Amerikaanse veiligheidsstrategie ‘vijandig, beledigend en enorm paternalistisch’ in AD. Bolder denkt dat achter die boodschap een duidelijke agenda zit: Europa zwakker maken en economisch de wil opleggen.
‘Vijandig en beledigend’ stuk van Trump slaat in als een bom: ‘Artikel 5 kan de prullenbak in’
De diplomatieke wereld schudt op zijn grondvesten nu de Amerikaanse regering zijn visie op Europa zwart-op-wit heeft gezet. Washington gruwt van Europa, en wil dat rechts-radicale partijen de macht…
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December 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
HCSS defensie expert Patrick Bolder noemt de nieuwe Amerikaanse veiligheidsstrategie ‘vijandig, beledigend en enorm paternalistisch’ in AD. Bolder denkt dat achter die boodschap een duidelijke agenda zit: Europa zwakker maken en economisch de wil opleggen.
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Extremely dishonest take by Varoufakis.
Trumpist and Putinist propagandists would say the exact same thing.
Shameful and traitorous anti-European and pro-genocide behavior
Trumpist and Putinist propagandists would say the exact same thing.
Shameful and traitorous anti-European and pro-genocide behavior
December 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Extremely dishonest take by Varoufakis.
Trumpist and Putinist propagandists would say the exact same thing.
Shameful and traitorous anti-European and pro-genocide behavior
Trumpist and Putinist propagandists would say the exact same thing.
Shameful and traitorous anti-European and pro-genocide behavior
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Adam Kinzinger “The founders assumed a guy like #Trump would come along — They never assumed a Congress would so willingly give up their power—“
And by extension, a Supreme Court
And by extension, a Supreme Court
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Adam Kinzinger “The founders assumed a guy like #Trump would come along — They never assumed a Congress would so willingly give up their power—“
And by extension, a Supreme Court
And by extension, a Supreme Court
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Because the vaccine prevents chronic hepatitis B for which there is no cure and the lifelong treatment costs more than a single birth dose of the vaccine. Insurance companies recognize this is a no brainer.
Brought to you by prevention beats treatment any day.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
Brought to you by prevention beats treatment any day.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say | CNN
Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to t...
www.cnn.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Because the vaccine prevents chronic hepatitis B for which there is no cure and the lifelong treatment costs more than a single birth dose of the vaccine. Insurance companies recognize this is a no brainer.
Brought to you by prevention beats treatment any day.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
Brought to you by prevention beats treatment any day.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
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Zelensky: Ensuring real security is always a shared challenge and a joint effort. Thank you for your support!
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December 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Zelensky: Ensuring real security is always a shared challenge and a joint effort. Thank you for your support!
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇺🇦🇫🇷
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After Europe had a weekend to digest the confrontative new US National Security Strategy, time to ponder the questions raised by @maxbergmann.bsky.social in this excellent piece:
The NSS That Could Destroy the NATO Alliance
The latest U.S. National Security Strategy doesn’t just sideline Europe—it seeks to reshape its politics, backing nationalist parties and challenging the European Union in ways that could push the tra...
www.csis.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
After Europe had a weekend to digest the confrontative new US National Security Strategy, time to ponder the questions raised by @maxbergmann.bsky.social in this excellent piece:
@vvdonline.bsky.social Yesilgöz stelt dat de VVD op zoek naar meerderheden altijd naar JA21 zal kijken.
Kijken kan geen kwaad.
Het besef dat JA21 als jonge partij over beperkte professionaliteit en stabiliteit beschikt, dient VVD daarbij niet uit het oog te verliezen.
Kijken kan geen kwaad.
Het besef dat JA21 als jonge partij over beperkte professionaliteit en stabiliteit beschikt, dient VVD daarbij niet uit het oog te verliezen.
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@vvdonline.bsky.social Yesilgöz stelt dat de VVD op zoek naar meerderheden altijd naar JA21 zal kijken.
Kijken kan geen kwaad.
Het besef dat JA21 als jonge partij over beperkte professionaliteit en stabiliteit beschikt, dient VVD daarbij niet uit het oog te verliezen.
Kijken kan geen kwaad.
Het besef dat JA21 als jonge partij over beperkte professionaliteit en stabiliteit beschikt, dient VVD daarbij niet uit het oog te verliezen.