Karsten Schneider
@karsten-schneider.bsky.social
President German Maritime Institute (DMI), retired RADM, German Navy
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Hallo zusammen, nach einer langen Zeit auf Twitter, dem ich selbst nach der Umbenennung noch die Treue gehalten habe, bin ich jetzt hierher gewechselt. Ich hoffe an viele gute Kanäle und Diskussionen anknüpfen zu können.
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"Krankenhäuser sind ein attraktives Ziel für Sabotage und ‚hybride Bedrohungen‘ durch ausländische Akteure, weil das Sicherheitsgefühl der Bevölkerung eng an das Funktionieren der Gesundheitsversorgung geknüpft ist.“ - Prof. Dr. Udo X Kaisers, Chef des Uniklinikums Ulm
www.swp.de/lokales/ulm/...
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Blackouts im Raum Ulm: „Krankenhäuser sind ein attraktives Ziel für Sabotage“
Kliniken im Raum Ulm mahnen dringend Investitionen in Resilienz und Krisenvorsorge des Gesundheitswesens und den Bevölkerungsschutz an. Was die Versäumnisse der letzten Jahre sind.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:45 AM
"Krankenhäuser sind ein attraktives Ziel für Sabotage und ‚hybride Bedrohungen‘ durch ausländische Akteure, weil das Sicherheitsgefühl der Bevölkerung eng an das Funktionieren der Gesundheitsversorgung geknüpft ist.“ - Prof. Dr. Udo X Kaisers, Chef des Uniklinikums Ulm
www.swp.de/lokales/ulm/...
www.swp.de/lokales/ulm/...
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Not heard today, just hours of 1kHz test tones, currently on 15310 & 15615 kHz... most likely from #Iran, not UAE or Uzbekistan 🙄 #shortwave
January 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Not heard today, just hours of 1kHz test tones, currently on 15310 & 15615 kHz... most likely from #Iran, not UAE or Uzbekistan 🙄 #shortwave
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Dabei waren und sind es auch gerade Frauen, die die Proteste im Iran dominieren-was für die Feministische eigentl. von großem Belang sein müsste.
Ist es aber viell.deshalb nicht, weil die extreme Linke auf gar keinen Fall etwas am Muslimischen an sich antasten will, sei es auch noch so radikal.
Ist es aber viell.deshalb nicht, weil die extreme Linke auf gar keinen Fall etwas am Muslimischen an sich antasten will, sei es auch noch so radikal.
Beim traditionellen Gedenken an die ermordete Rosa Luxemburg ist ein Thema auffällig abwesend: die ermordeten Aufständischen in Iran.
Aufstand im Iran: Internationale Solidarität mit Lücken
Beim traditionellen Gedenken an die ermordete Rosa Luxemburg ist ein Thema auffällig abwesend: die ermordeten Aufständischen in Iran.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Dabei waren und sind es auch gerade Frauen, die die Proteste im Iran dominieren-was für die Feministische eigentl. von großem Belang sein müsste.
Ist es aber viell.deshalb nicht, weil die extreme Linke auf gar keinen Fall etwas am Muslimischen an sich antasten will, sei es auch noch so radikal.
Ist es aber viell.deshalb nicht, weil die extreme Linke auf gar keinen Fall etwas am Muslimischen an sich antasten will, sei es auch noch so radikal.
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Trump sees Putin as an obstacle to peace and is reportedly “tired of his games,” according to The Telegraph. His recent support for seizing a Russian oil tanker and backing tougher sanctions was meant as a warning. A source close to Trump said, “He’s out of carrots. Only the stick is left.”
January 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Trump sees Putin as an obstacle to peace and is reportedly “tired of his games,” according to The Telegraph. His recent support for seizing a Russian oil tanker and backing tougher sanctions was meant as a warning. A source close to Trump said, “He’s out of carrots. Only the stick is left.”
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In the great traditions of EU trade agreements, after having done everything to block it the French will be the first out the gate pitching investment deals for their businesses and arms manufacturers to Brasilia
January 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
In the great traditions of EU trade agreements, after having done everything to block it the French will be the first out the gate pitching investment deals for their businesses and arms manufacturers to Brasilia
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Von "in 3 Tagen in Kiew" zu "gut, dass wenigstens unser U-Boot nicht gekapert wurde"
RU Milblogger lernen, dass man auch mit kleinen Dingen zufrieden sein kann
RU Milblogger lernen, dass man auch mit kleinen Dingen zufrieden sein kann
With their global terror apparatus disintegrating, Russian bloggers try to look on the bright side.
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
"Well, it's good that our submarine wasn't captured"
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Von "in 3 Tagen in Kiew" zu "gut, dass wenigstens unser U-Boot nicht gekapert wurde"
RU Milblogger lernen, dass man auch mit kleinen Dingen zufrieden sein kann
RU Milblogger lernen, dass man auch mit kleinen Dingen zufrieden sein kann
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Fox News asked Trump if seizing the Russian-flagged tanker was a tough decision. His response: “I don’t think it was a tough call.” When pressed on whether Putin called after the seizure: “I won’t say that, but, there was a Russian submarine and a destroyer there. Both left quickly when we arrived.”
January 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Fox News asked Trump if seizing the Russian-flagged tanker was a tough decision. His response: “I don’t think it was a tough call.” When pressed on whether Putin called after the seizure: “I won’t say that, but, there was a Russian submarine and a destroyer there. Both left quickly when we arrived.”
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European countries "could refuse to refuel US ships in European ports; refuse to accept injured military personnel for treatment in European military hospitals"; require high payments for the continued stationing of US troops [...] & propose closing certain military installations."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that an attack on Greenland would end NATO. This is not an exaggeration.
US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM
European countries "could refuse to refuel US ships in European ports; refuse to accept injured military personnel for treatment in European military hospitals"; require high payments for the continued stationing of US troops [...] & propose closing certain military installations."
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My analysis of the Trump-class "battleship" is out!
(TL;DR please just build more destroyers)
www.fpri.org/article/2026...
(TL;DR please just build more destroyers)
www.fpri.org/article/2026...
The Trump-Class Battleship: Spectacle Wins Out Over Combat Power - Foreign Policy Research Institute
After finishing my last article on the inability of the US Navy to build frigates, I was hopeful that I could have a bit of a break before the next crisis in
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
My analysis of the Trump-class "battleship" is out!
(TL;DR please just build more destroyers)
www.fpri.org/article/2026...
(TL;DR please just build more destroyers)
www.fpri.org/article/2026...
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Russia's global prestige continues to rise.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
The Iraqi government has nationalized Lukoil’s oil extraction rights in the country.
Those rights have been transferred to the state-owned Basra Oil Company.
Those rights have been transferred to the state-owned Basra Oil Company.
January 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Russia's global prestige continues to rise.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
Nationalists hardly can cooperate with each other as this would require compromises. And that would be the opposite of their national egoism🤷♂️
French far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen and her troops are making it clear that they’re not jumping into bed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, despite their shared ideology.
Le Pen’s troops rattled by reports of Trump’s support
The far-right party is adamant it doesn’t want the White House’s backing.
www.politico.eu
January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Nationalists hardly can cooperate with each other as this would require compromises. And that would be the opposite of their national egoism🤷♂️
If that’s the U.S. concern should the Europeans support Denmark in defending Greenland? www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
If that’s the U.S. concern should the Europeans support Denmark in defending Greenland? www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Iran: Polizisten in Abdanan unterstützen die Protestierenden und winken ihnen vom Dach der Polizeistation zu
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Iran: Polizisten in Abdanan unterstützen die Protestierenden und winken ihnen vom Dach der Polizeistation zu
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Was für eine Demütigung für Putin!
Die USA bringen einen unter RU Flagge laufenden Tanker fast in Sichtweite RU Kriegsschiffe auf - und RU kann nur betteln, man möge ihre Seeleute korrekt behandeln
Alternative wäre, Trump durch laute Empörung zu verprellen, wo man ihn für den Sieg doch braucht
Die USA bringen einen unter RU Flagge laufenden Tanker fast in Sichtweite RU Kriegsschiffe auf - und RU kann nur betteln, man möge ihre Seeleute korrekt behandeln
Alternative wäre, Trump durch laute Empörung zu verprellen, wo man ihn für den Sieg doch braucht
The Russian Foreign Ministry has officially called on the United States not to obstruct the prompt repatriation of Russian citizens from the seized oil tanker Marinera. In a statement to TASS, Moscow demanded humane and respectful treatment for the crew and said it is closely monitoring.
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Was für eine Demütigung für Putin!
Die USA bringen einen unter RU Flagge laufenden Tanker fast in Sichtweite RU Kriegsschiffe auf - und RU kann nur betteln, man möge ihre Seeleute korrekt behandeln
Alternative wäre, Trump durch laute Empörung zu verprellen, wo man ihn für den Sieg doch braucht
Die USA bringen einen unter RU Flagge laufenden Tanker fast in Sichtweite RU Kriegsschiffe auf - und RU kann nur betteln, man möge ihre Seeleute korrekt behandeln
Alternative wäre, Trump durch laute Empörung zu verprellen, wo man ihn für den Sieg doch braucht
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‼️ Russia: “Russia has again postponed the start of deliveries of the MS-21 aircraft.”
The perfect start to new year 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/05/v...
The perfect start to new year 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/05/v...
January 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
‼️ Russia: “Russia has again postponed the start of deliveries of the MS-21 aircraft.”
The perfect start to new year 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/05/v...
The perfect start to new year 😂
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/05/v...
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Shortly after being sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez met with the ambassadors of China, Iran, and Russia.
Priorities first.
Priorities first.
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Shortly after being sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez met with the ambassadors of China, Iran, and Russia.
Priorities first.
Priorities first.
Iran: quote: „the huge amount of money being stolen by regime insiders has at least one benefit: key regime leaders may be inclined to flee the country with their ill-gotten gains to live a less stressful (and more secular) life in exile“ maritime-executive.com/editorials/m...
Missing $8 Billion in Shadow-Fleet Oil Revenue Primes Iran for Revolt
Early readers of the Maritime Executive magazine’s Nov/Dec edition will have been pre-warned about Iran’s Velayat-e Faqih regime being on the brink o...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Iran: quote: „the huge amount of money being stolen by regime insiders has at least one benefit: key regime leaders may be inclined to flee the country with their ill-gotten gains to live a less stressful (and more secular) life in exile“ maritime-executive.com/editorials/m...
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Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted an image of Greenland colored in the U.S. flag, captioned “Soon.” The provocative post has sparked speculation about renewed American interest in the island, part of the Council of Europe and NATO as part of Denmark.
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted an image of Greenland colored in the U.S. flag, captioned “Soon.” The provocative post has sparked speculation about renewed American interest in the island, part of the Council of Europe and NATO as part of Denmark.
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Ukrainian soldiers say the most effective defense against fiber-optic FPV drones remains the combo of a “Safari” shotgun and the “Ptashka” net launcher. If the drone survives buckshot, it’s caught by a 4x4m net fired up to 30m.
December 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Ukrainian soldiers say the most effective defense against fiber-optic FPV drones remains the combo of a “Safari” shotgun and the “Ptashka” net launcher. If the drone survives buckshot, it’s caught by a 4x4m net fired up to 30m.
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FT reports Russian generals are feeding Putin a false narrative of progress in Ukraine, exaggerating Ukrainian losses and hiding failures. This delusion fuels his refusal to end the war, even as Ukraine encircles Russian forces in Kupyansk and the Kremlin’s economy sinks under the weight of reality.
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
FT reports Russian generals are feeding Putin a false narrative of progress in Ukraine, exaggerating Ukrainian losses and hiding failures. This delusion fuels his refusal to end the war, even as Ukraine encircles Russian forces in Kupyansk and the Kremlin’s economy sinks under the weight of reality.
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Russian milbloggers rage after Ukraine showed agents infiltrating Lipetsk-2 airbase, sitting in Su-27/Su-30 cockpits, setting them ablaze, and escaping untouched. They blame poor security, saying airbase staff were reassigned to infantry. “A slap in the face to Gen. Afzalov,” one wrote.
December 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Russian milbloggers rage after Ukraine showed agents infiltrating Lipetsk-2 airbase, sitting in Su-27/Su-30 cockpits, setting them ablaze, and escaping untouched. They blame poor security, saying airbase staff were reassigned to infantry. “A slap in the face to Gen. Afzalov,” one wrote.