Simon Shuster
@shustry.bsky.social
Staff writer for Time Magazine in New York, by way of Kyiv, Moscow and Berlin, and author of "The Showman," a wartime biography of Volodymyr Zelensky: bit.ly/TheShowmanBook
My latest, on the knowledge gap inside the White House, and how it became an obstacle to peace in Ukraine.
"They’re not read-in on a lot of the background,” one official says of the administration. “Like they know everything and don't want to hear anything," said another.
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"They’re not read-in on a lot of the background,” one official says of the administration. “Like they know everything and don't want to hear anything," said another.
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Trump Discovers the War In Ukraine May Be Too Complicated to Fix
Frustrating Zelensky and the Europeans, Putin continues to exploit gaps Trump's knowledge.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
My latest, on the knowledge gap inside the White House, and how it became an obstacle to peace in Ukraine.
"They’re not read-in on a lot of the background,” one official says of the administration. “Like they know everything and don't want to hear anything," said another.
time.com/7287693/trum...
"They’re not read-in on a lot of the background,” one official says of the administration. “Like they know everything and don't want to hear anything," said another.
time.com/7287693/trum...
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We’re joined by @shustry.bsky.social for an update on the White House’s peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine following Saturday's meeting in the Vatican between President Trump and President Zelensky on the sidelines of the Pope's funeral. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
On Sidelines of Pope's Funeral, Zelensky Meets With Trump to Discuss Peace Plan/Giveaway to Putin
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex
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April 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We’re joined by @shustry.bsky.social for an update on the White House’s peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine following Saturday's meeting in the Vatican between President Trump and President Zelensky on the sidelines of the Pope's funeral. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
In our interview on Friday, President Zelensky opened up for the first time about his argument with Trump in the Oval Office, and where the peace process goes from here.
An honor and a privilege as always to talk to him, all the more so at this critical point in the war.
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An honor and a privilege as always to talk to him, all the more so at this critical point in the war.
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March 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In our interview on Friday, President Zelensky opened up for the first time about his argument with Trump in the Oval Office, and where the peace process goes from here.
An honor and a privilege as always to talk to him, all the more so at this critical point in the war.
time.com/7270880/zele...
An honor and a privilege as always to talk to him, all the more so at this critical point in the war.
time.com/7270880/zele...
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“The biggest problem is morale,” he added, as the armed forces of Ukraine are being left to fight without some of their best weapons systems, not as a result of Russian attacks but American pull backs. “It’s really causing an advantage for the enemy on the front line.” @shustry.bsky.social
“As a result of this pause, there are hundreds of dead Ukrainians..."
On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
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On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
time.com/7265679/sate...
Hundreds Dead: Inside the Trump Ukraine Fallout
The US intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.
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March 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“The biggest problem is morale,” he added, as the armed forces of Ukraine are being left to fight without some of their best weapons systems, not as a result of Russian attacks but American pull backs. “It’s really causing an advantage for the enemy on the front line.” @shustry.bsky.social
New genetic research shows about half of all people on Earth descend from one nomadic warrior tribe, the Yamnaya.
They emerged from what is now a village in Ukraine, currently occupied by Russia.
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They emerged from what is now a village in Ukraine, currently occupied by Russia.
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https://www.wsj.com/science/the-ancient-horsemen-who-created-the-modern-world-ba4b314d?st=U2gGPW&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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March 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
New genetic research shows about half of all people on Earth descend from one nomadic warrior tribe, the Yamnaya.
They emerged from what is now a village in Ukraine, currently occupied by Russia.
t.co/lLBl8Ianoc
They emerged from what is now a village in Ukraine, currently occupied by Russia.
t.co/lLBl8Ianoc
“As a result of this pause, there are hundreds of dead Ukrainians..."
On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
time.com/7265679/sate...
On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
time.com/7265679/sate...
Hundreds Dead: Inside the Trump Ukraine Fallout
The US intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.
time.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
“As a result of this pause, there are hundreds of dead Ukrainians..."
On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
time.com/7265679/sate...
On the U.S. decision to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the Oval Office blow-up.
My latest from Kyiv @TIME
time.com/7265679/sate...
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Incredible dispatch from TIME's @shustry.bsky.social, who literally wrote the book on Zelensky and was in Ukraine as news broke of the White House shouting match
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March 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Incredible dispatch from TIME's @shustry.bsky.social, who literally wrote the book on Zelensky and was in Ukraine as news broke of the White House shouting match
time.com/7263232/kyiv...
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The weirdest thing about Musk and Trump's support for the AfD in Germany is that the party is deeply anti-American.
“If they actually read the AfD platform, they would see that it’s all, like, ‘Go, China, go!’” @benediktfranke.bsky.social told me.
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“If they actually read the AfD platform, they would see that it’s all, like, ‘Go, China, go!’” @benediktfranke.bsky.social told me.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The weirdest thing about Musk and Trump's support for the AfD in Germany is that the party is deeply anti-American.
“If they actually read the AfD platform, they would see that it’s all, like, ‘Go, China, go!’” @benediktfranke.bsky.social told me.
time.com/7260499/alic...
“If they actually read the AfD platform, they would see that it’s all, like, ‘Go, China, go!’” @benediktfranke.bsky.social told me.
time.com/7260499/alic...
The far-right is set to double its support today in Germany's elections.
Its leader traces her views on immigration to the public pool in her hometown, where she recalls Muslim boys harassing German girls. "It was quite painful for us."
NEW profile of Alice Weidel:
time.com/7260499/alic...
Its leader traces her views on immigration to the public pool in her hometown, where she recalls Muslim boys harassing German girls. "It was quite painful for us."
NEW profile of Alice Weidel:
time.com/7260499/alic...
Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
time.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The far-right is set to double its support today in Germany's elections.
Its leader traces her views on immigration to the public pool in her hometown, where she recalls Muslim boys harassing German girls. "It was quite painful for us."
NEW profile of Alice Weidel:
time.com/7260499/alic...
Its leader traces her views on immigration to the public pool in her hometown, where she recalls Muslim boys harassing German girls. "It was quite painful for us."
NEW profile of Alice Weidel:
time.com/7260499/alic...
I asked Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany, how she would talk to her sons about World War II. Her 12-year-old recently began to ask about it, and she struggles to find the answers. "I start very early in German history," she says.
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Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
time.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I asked Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany, how she would talk to her sons about World War II. Her 12-year-old recently began to ask about it, and she struggles to find the answers. "I start very early in German history," she says.
time.com/7260499/alic...
time.com/7260499/alic...
When she saw how Trump and Musk are backing the far-right in Germany, the EU's top diplomat, @kajakallas.bsky.social, was reminded of Russia election meddling.
“At least the Americans are very public about this,” she told me. “The Russians say, Well, it wasn’t us.”
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“At least the Americans are very public about this,” she told me. “The Russians say, Well, it wasn’t us.”
time.com/7260499/alic...
Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
time.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
When she saw how Trump and Musk are backing the far-right in Germany, the EU's top diplomat, @kajakallas.bsky.social, was reminded of Russia election meddling.
“At least the Americans are very public about this,” she told me. “The Russians say, Well, it wasn’t us.”
time.com/7260499/alic...
“At least the Americans are very public about this,” she told me. “The Russians say, Well, it wasn’t us.”
time.com/7260499/alic...
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Important long-form story by TIME's @shustry.bsky.social about #AliceWeidel. #Weidel is the leader of the neo-Nazi, #FarRight German political party #AlternativeForGermany, or #AfD.
Sunday is the nat'l #GermanElection. AfD is expected to do very well. #Musk has been supportive of AfD.
#Germany
Sunday is the nat'l #GermanElection. AfD is expected to do very well. #Musk has been supportive of AfD.
#Germany
Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party’s Rise, Elon Musk’s Support, and the German Election
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Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
time.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Important long-form story by TIME's @shustry.bsky.social about #AliceWeidel. #Weidel is the leader of the neo-Nazi, #FarRight German political party #AlternativeForGermany, or #AfD.
Sunday is the nat'l #GermanElection. AfD is expected to do very well. #Musk has been supportive of AfD.
#Germany
Sunday is the nat'l #GermanElection. AfD is expected to do very well. #Musk has been supportive of AfD.
#Germany
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Would be curious to hear thoughts from @noclador.bsky.social on the "horseshoe" group of countries mentioned here and how it could/should begin to address the NATO weaknesses in the region, incl. GIUK
Her call with Donald Trump was called "horrendous" in January, when Trump demanded Denmark give up control of Greenland.
In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
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In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
time.com/7259818/excl...
Denmark’s PM Opens Up About Fiery Trump Call Over Greenland
In an exclusive interview, Mette Frederiksen discusses the incident and new transatlantic tensions over NATO and Ukraine.
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February 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Would be curious to hear thoughts from @noclador.bsky.social on the "horseshoe" group of countries mentioned here and how it could/should begin to address the NATO weaknesses in the region, incl. GIUK
Her call with Donald Trump was called "horrendous" in January, when Trump demanded Denmark give up control of Greenland.
In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
time.com/7259818/excl...
In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
time.com/7259818/excl...
Denmark’s PM Opens Up About Fiery Trump Call Over Greenland
In an exclusive interview, Mette Frederiksen discusses the incident and new transatlantic tensions over NATO and Ukraine.
time.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Her call with Donald Trump was called "horrendous" in January, when Trump demanded Denmark give up control of Greenland.
In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
time.com/7259818/excl...
In her first interview since the call, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen told me about Trump, NATO and Ukraine:
"The world is on speed."
time.com/7259818/excl...
Why do Trump and Musk seem to adore Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany's far-right party AfD?
She told me all about it in an interview this week. It started with a fire at Musk's factory near Berlin. It will culminate in tomorrow's elections.
time.com/7260499/alic...
She told me all about it in an interview this week. It started with a fire at Musk's factory near Berlin. It will culminate in tomorrow's elections.
time.com/7260499/alic...
Far-Right AfD Rises in Germany, Boosted by Trump Backing
A pivotal endorsement from Elon Musk came in the form of a tweet: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
time.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Why do Trump and Musk seem to adore Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany's far-right party AfD?
She told me all about it in an interview this week. It started with a fire at Musk's factory near Berlin. It will culminate in tomorrow's elections.
time.com/7260499/alic...
She told me all about it in an interview this week. It started with a fire at Musk's factory near Berlin. It will culminate in tomorrow's elections.
time.com/7260499/alic...
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2025 Books by Post-Soviet Authors -- Thanks to @sashavasilyuk.bsky.social for keeping track of all the upcoming 2025 books by immigrant writers from the former USSR, writing in English and publishing in the US. Take a look -- it's quite a bounty of riches!
Authors include: @shustry.bsky.social,
Authors include: @shustry.bsky.social,
February 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
2025 Books by Post-Soviet Authors -- Thanks to @sashavasilyuk.bsky.social for keeping track of all the upcoming 2025 books by immigrant writers from the former USSR, writing in English and publishing in the US. Take a look -- it's quite a bounty of riches!
Authors include: @shustry.bsky.social,
Authors include: @shustry.bsky.social,
"Mr. President, do you have any reaction to the new TIME Magazine cover that has Elon Musk sitting behind your Resolute Desk?"
Trump: "Is TIME Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that."
(TIME interviewed Trump for his last cover story 2 months ago.)
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Trump: "Is TIME Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that."
(TIME interviewed Trump for his last cover story 2 months ago.)
time.com/7213409/elon...
February 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"Mr. President, do you have any reaction to the new TIME Magazine cover that has Elon Musk sitting behind your Resolute Desk?"
Trump: "Is TIME Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that."
(TIME interviewed Trump for his last cover story 2 months ago.)
time.com/7213409/elon...
Trump: "Is TIME Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that."
(TIME interviewed Trump for his last cover story 2 months ago.)
time.com/7213409/elon...
My new TIME cover story feels like a good place to start posting on this platform.
"A Thousand Cuts," about Elon Musk's war on Washington
Written and reported with Brian Bennett and our brilliant colleagues at the DC bureau
time.com/7213409/elon...
"A Thousand Cuts," about Elon Musk's war on Washington
Written and reported with Brian Bennett and our brilliant colleagues at the DC bureau
time.com/7213409/elon...
February 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My new TIME cover story feels like a good place to start posting on this platform.
"A Thousand Cuts," about Elon Musk's war on Washington
Written and reported with Brian Bennett and our brilliant colleagues at the DC bureau
time.com/7213409/elon...
"A Thousand Cuts," about Elon Musk's war on Washington
Written and reported with Brian Bennett and our brilliant colleagues at the DC bureau
time.com/7213409/elon...