Louis Turner
@louisturner.bsky.social
Currently focused on Ukraine, followed by UK and US politics and climate change. I'm retired in Falmouth, UK and am writing a history of the Cornish tourist industry, but am increasingly focused on how Cornwall is turning into a high-tech hub.
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Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces struck 10 targets across Russia overnight including Saratov oil refinery and power substations from Luhansk to Rostov Oblast, with operations conducted by 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center and Graf unit, Magyar reported.
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces struck 10 targets across Russia overnight including Saratov oil refinery and power substations from Luhansk to Rostov Oblast, with operations conducted by 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center and Graf unit, Magyar reported.
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Over the past 100 years, Russia has attacked 19 different countries — some of them 3-4 times — and none of these countries, including Ukraine, has ever attacked Russia." - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
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👀🇺🇦 Ukraine needs to hold out for another 6-8 months, – Major General of the Reserve Kryvonis on the possible end of the war.
“This term may be quite realistic provided that systemic pressure on the Russian economy continues.”
“This term may be quite realistic provided that systemic pressure on the Russian economy continues.”
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
👀🇺🇦 Ukraine needs to hold out for another 6-8 months, – Major General of the Reserve Kryvonis on the possible end of the war.
“This term may be quite realistic provided that systemic pressure on the Russian economy continues.”
“This term may be quite realistic provided that systemic pressure on the Russian economy continues.”
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Monitoring channels report that swarms of rocket and strike drones are heading toward Russia — judging by their trajectories, the ports of Novorossiysk and defense-industry facilities in other Russian regions are likely to come under a massive attack.
November 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Monitoring channels report that swarms of rocket and strike drones are heading toward Russia — judging by their trajectories, the ports of Novorossiysk and defense-industry facilities in other Russian regions are likely to come under a massive attack.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 US authorities are confident that the conversation between Witkoff and Ushakov was recorded by GUR, — UP journalist Sydorenko.
"The Americans say - it definitely wasn't us, because the American intelligence system is designed in such a way that they don't leak audio of conversations at all..."
"The Americans say - it definitely wasn't us, because the American intelligence system is designed in such a way that they don't leak audio of conversations at all..."
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦 US authorities are confident that the conversation between Witkoff and Ushakov was recorded by GUR, — UP journalist Sydorenko.
"The Americans say - it definitely wasn't us, because the American intelligence system is designed in such a way that they don't leak audio of conversations at all..."
"The Americans say - it definitely wasn't us, because the American intelligence system is designed in such a way that they don't leak audio of conversations at all..."
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Ukrainian lawmakers, soldiers, and experts told the Kyiv Independent that the leak proves Witkoff could be a tool of the Kremlin rather than a neutral mediator.
'Teaching murderers how to talk to Trump' – Ukrainians react to bombshell Witkoff leak
An explosive leak implicating top U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff in shady dealings with Russia has sparked shock and astonishment not only in the U.S. but also in Ukraine.
According to conversations l...
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ukrainian lawmakers, soldiers, and experts told the Kyiv Independent that the leak proves Witkoff could be a tool of the Kremlin rather than a neutral mediator.
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The Guardian reports that a European intel agency likely leaked the Witkoff-Ushakov-Dmitriev calls, frustrated by Trump’s envoy pushing Kremlin lines. Others point to disgruntled CIA or NSA insiders. Ukraine had motive, but the risk of fallout with Washington makes that unlikely.
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Guardian reports that a European intel agency likely leaked the Witkoff-Ushakov-Dmitriev calls, frustrated by Trump’s envoy pushing Kremlin lines. Others point to disgruntled CIA or NSA insiders. Ukraine had motive, but the risk of fallout with Washington makes that unlikely.
Further proof that Trump’s US cannot be treated as a trustworthy player in world affairs.
🇺🇸🇺🇦🤔 Washington wants to conclude a peace agreement before agreeing to any security guarantees for Ukraine, Marco Rubio told European allies.
A European diplomat and a source familiar with the negotiations told Politico this.
A European diplomat and a source familiar with the negotiations told Politico this.
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Further proof that Trump’s US cannot be treated as a trustworthy player in world affairs.
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🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz: An agreement that the major powers accept without Ukraine's consent and without the consent of the Europeans will not be the basis for a real, lasting peace in Ukraine.
I welcome continued American involvement in resolving this conflict. And that's exactly what I told President Trump.
I welcome continued American involvement in resolving this conflict. And that's exactly what I told President Trump.
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Merz: An agreement that the major powers accept without Ukraine's consent and without the consent of the Europeans will not be the basis for a real, lasting peace in Ukraine.
I welcome continued American involvement in resolving this conflict. And that's exactly what I told President Trump.
I welcome continued American involvement in resolving this conflict. And that's exactly what I told President Trump.
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Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
Great invective
If vaginal dryness were a person, it would be this guy.
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Great invective
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Worth a read—how 60+ News
Covered
Multiple #NoKings peaceful protests
Rated A-F
By
mediaanddemocracy.
Local news — good grades;
NYT & WSJ got bad grades;
~Dereliction of duty of the Fourth Estate
Covered
Multiple #NoKings peaceful protests
Rated A-F
By
mediaanddemocracy.
Local news — good grades;
NYT & WSJ got bad grades;
~Dereliction of duty of the Fourth Estate
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Worth a read—how 60+ News
Covered
Multiple #NoKings peaceful protests
Rated A-F
By
mediaanddemocracy.
Local news — good grades;
NYT & WSJ got bad grades;
~Dereliction of duty of the Fourth Estate
Covered
Multiple #NoKings peaceful protests
Rated A-F
By
mediaanddemocracy.
Local news — good grades;
NYT & WSJ got bad grades;
~Dereliction of duty of the Fourth Estate
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This is wrong, this is stupid, this is 💯 political, this is illegal, and there’s ZERO reason for this. National Guard troops have lives, jobs & families. This is an absolute waste of their time. Trump is using them to try to score political points. Just terrible.👇
Pete Hegseth announces that Trump will deploy 500 more National Guard troops to Washington, DC after today’s shooting
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is wrong, this is stupid, this is 💯 political, this is illegal, and there’s ZERO reason for this. National Guard troops have lives, jobs & families. This is an absolute waste of their time. Trump is using them to try to score political points. Just terrible.👇
Very funny British journo puts the boot into the pomposity of mainstream US journalism. The Nuzzi-RFK affair is comical sleaze which doesn’t need dissecting as something incredibly serious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What can we learn from RFK Jr's 'erotic poetry'? That Americans need to get better at enjoying a scandal | Marina Hyde
The US health secretary’s ‘digital affair’ with Olivia Nuzzi doesn’t need sombre analysis. Take it from this Brit: sometimes laughter is the only option, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Very funny British journo puts the boot into the pomposity of mainstream US journalism. The Nuzzi-RFK affair is comical sleaze which doesn’t need dissecting as something incredibly serious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The two West Virginia National Guard members are dead because of Donald Trump. He used them as props in hopes of causing wholly unnecessary trouble that he could use as a pretext for an authoritarian clampdown on civilians.
Being a sociopath with no introspection, he won't care.
Being a sociopath with no introspection, he won't care.
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The two West Virginia National Guard members are dead because of Donald Trump. He used them as props in hopes of causing wholly unnecessary trouble that he could use as a pretext for an authoritarian clampdown on civilians.
Being a sociopath with no introspection, he won't care.
Being a sociopath with no introspection, he won't care.
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Imagine if an advisor to the French president, the British prime minister, or the German chancellor had had such a conversation with a Russian official.
He would have been fired, probably arrested, and his behavior investigated by the domestic intelligence services...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
He would have been fired, probably arrested, and his behavior investigated by the domestic intelligence services...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Leaked transcripts unveil Trump envoy's closeness to Russians: 'I have the utmost respect for President Putin'
Bloomberg has revealed conversations illustrating the close relationship between the Steve Witkoff and his contacts in Moscow.
www.lemonde.fr
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Imagine if an advisor to the French president, the British prime minister, or the German chancellor had had such a conversation with a Russian official.
He would have been fired, probably arrested, and his behavior investigated by the domestic intelligence services...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
He would have been fired, probably arrested, and his behavior investigated by the domestic intelligence services...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Read Anne Apelbaum in the Atlantic spelling out precisely how Witkoff showed Putin how to sabotage Zelensky’s last trip to Washington when he was calling for longer range missiles.
It seems that the brazen nature of Witkoff's shilling for the Kremlin is too much for even Republican politicians to ignore.
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
But they should be demanding more than for a flunky to be fired, they should be demanding the impeachment of their autocratic President.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Read Anne Apelbaum in the Atlantic spelling out precisely how Witkoff showed Putin how to sabotage Zelensky’s last trip to Washington when he was calling for longer range missiles.
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These two things are true:
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
These two things are true:
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
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National Guard soldiers didn't sign up to be deployed as local police indefinitely as part of someone else's political stunt.
They're not set up to be local police, they never should have been deployed.
They're not set up to be local police, they never should have been deployed.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
National Guard soldiers didn't sign up to be deployed as local police indefinitely as part of someone else's political stunt.
They're not set up to be local police, they never should have been deployed.
They're not set up to be local police, they never should have been deployed.
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This is shameful. Rewarding aggression and punishing the victim. The world will no longer take the U.S. seriously.
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
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November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is shameful. Rewarding aggression and punishing the victim. The world will no longer take the U.S. seriously.
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A leaked conversation between Steve Witkoff and a Vladimir Putin aide shows that Witkoff continually “encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side”—and in doing so has prolonged the war with Ukraine, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues:
What Is Steve Witkoff Trying to Do?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin and prolonging the war.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A leaked conversation between Steve Witkoff and a Vladimir Putin aide shows that Witkoff continually “encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side”—and in doing so has prolonged the war with Ukraine, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues:
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you mean to tell me that a talk show host going with "this guy has arranged the military medals he won badly" as a PR strategy against a combat veteran didn't work?
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
you mean to tell me that a talk show host going with "this guy has arranged the military medals he won badly" as a PR strategy against a combat veteran didn't work?
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If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.