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Ah yes, who can forget the Hitler-Stalin-Truman summit that we still celebrate every 8 May, Negotiated Settlement in Europe Day. Or when Emperor Hirohito and Truman cordially met in Hawaii to agree mutual territorial concessions and end the war. Those were the good old days.
August 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ah yes, who can forget the Hitler-Stalin-Truman summit that we still celebrate every 8 May, Negotiated Settlement in Europe Day. Or when Emperor Hirohito and Truman cordially met in Hawaii to agree mutual territorial concessions and end the war. Those were the good old days.
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World War II ended with Russian troops using tanks and rifles to negotiate their way into Berlin, a bullet negotiating its way into Hitler's skull, and an atomic bomb negotiating its way onto Hiroshima. But it did not end with Churchill and FDR negotiating to give Hitler big chunks of Poland.
JD Vance: "This is how wars ultimately get settled. If you go back to World War 2, if you go back to every major conflict in human history, they all end with some kind of negotiation."
August 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
World War II ended with Russian troops using tanks and rifles to negotiate their way into Berlin, a bullet negotiating its way into Hitler's skull, and an atomic bomb negotiating its way onto Hiroshima. But it did not end with Churchill and FDR negotiating to give Hitler big chunks of Poland.
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It continues to surprise me how many Canadian and European decision makers are a) unaware of how bad the situation inside the US is, and b) deny the internal context has much to do with the foreign policy context
Too much attention in Europe being paid to Trump's incoherently futile diplomacy and not enough to his dangerously destabilising actions in US domestic politics
August 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It continues to surprise me how many Canadian and European decision makers are a) unaware of how bad the situation inside the US is, and b) deny the internal context has much to do with the foreign policy context
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1/5 Putin’s russia and Hitler’s Germany—more alike than you think.
Putin invaded Ukraine claiming to “protect russians”—just like Hitler claimed to protect ethnic Germans in Poland and Czechoslovakia.
Same playbook: invent a threat, justify aggression
Putin invaded Ukraine claiming to “protect russians”—just like Hitler claimed to protect ethnic Germans in Poland and Czechoslovakia.
Same playbook: invent a threat, justify aggression
August 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
1/5 Putin’s russia and Hitler’s Germany—more alike than you think.
Putin invaded Ukraine claiming to “protect russians”—just like Hitler claimed to protect ethnic Germans in Poland and Czechoslovakia.
Same playbook: invent a threat, justify aggression
Putin invaded Ukraine claiming to “protect russians”—just like Hitler claimed to protect ethnic Germans in Poland and Czechoslovakia.
Same playbook: invent a threat, justify aggression
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I congratulate all Ukrainians with the day of the independence of Ukraine. Ukrainians are still fighting for it, 24 years after.
Be strong, my friends. You're not alone!
Be strong, my friends. You're not alone!
August 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
I congratulate all Ukrainians with the day of the independence of Ukraine. Ukrainians are still fighting for it, 24 years after.
Be strong, my friends. You're not alone!
Be strong, my friends. You're not alone!
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Everyone who was wrong about Trump — please say so openly to those who trust you and follow you. You have influence and thus bear responsibility.
August 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Everyone who was wrong about Trump — please say so openly to those who trust you and follow you. You have influence and thus bear responsibility.
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"Nothing that happened in medieval eastern Europe bound future states to make war against each other a thousand years later"
My latest essay: "The myths that made Putin’s war"
www.ft.com/content/9731...
My latest essay: "The myths that made Putin’s war"
www.ft.com/content/9731...
The myths that made Putin’s war
The Alaska summit exposed the flawed history and personal vanity that fuel the conflict with Ukraine, argues Timothy Snyder
www.ft.com
August 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Nothing that happened in medieval eastern Europe bound future states to make war against each other a thousand years later"
My latest essay: "The myths that made Putin’s war"
www.ft.com/content/9731...
My latest essay: "The myths that made Putin’s war"
www.ft.com/content/9731...
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John Bolton: “The historical verdict on Trump will be devastating. It’s rare to see one person being so destructive. He’s more like a vandal warlord than a constructive president. That’s what history will judge him on very severely.”
August 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
John Bolton: “The historical verdict on Trump will be devastating. It’s rare to see one person being so destructive. He’s more like a vandal warlord than a constructive president. That’s what history will judge him on very severely.”
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Trump is giving Putin two more weeks... two more weeks... two more weeks... two more weeks...
Cartoon by LECTRR
Cartoon by LECTRR
August 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Trump is giving Putin two more weeks... two more weeks... two more weeks... two more weeks...
Cartoon by LECTRR
Cartoon by LECTRR
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What happened to Russia's big offensive this summer in Sumy? Putin himself said they were going to create a buffer zone. Another Russian failure.
August 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
What happened to Russia's big offensive this summer in Sumy? Putin himself said they were going to create a buffer zone. Another Russian failure.
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Putin: Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of sovereignty, while for Russia the loss of sovereignty would mean the end of the country's existence.
"There are countries that exist quite easily without sovereignty. All of today’s Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of such sovereignty.
"There are countries that exist quite easily without sovereignty. All of today’s Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of such sovereignty.
August 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Putin: Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of sovereignty, while for Russia the loss of sovereignty would mean the end of the country's existence.
"There are countries that exist quite easily without sovereignty. All of today’s Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of such sovereignty.
"There are countries that exist quite easily without sovereignty. All of today’s Western Europe is, in fact, deprived of such sovereignty.
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People need to understand what's happening today: Trump sent the FBI to investigate one of his most prominent critics, and then threatened to military occupy multiple US cities.
He's trying to become a full dictator who makes it illegal to oppose him.
He's trying to become a full dictator who makes it illegal to oppose him.
That was one of the most batshit press conferences of Trump's public life. He brandished a photo of Putin and promised to deploy the US military to occupy Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. A sane country would be moving toward impeachment and removal right now.
August 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
People need to understand what's happening today: Trump sent the FBI to investigate one of his most prominent critics, and then threatened to military occupy multiple US cities.
He's trying to become a full dictator who makes it illegal to oppose him.
He's trying to become a full dictator who makes it illegal to oppose him.
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John Bolton is arrested for calling Trump a moron. The judge sentences him to 23 years - 3 years for insulting the President, and 20 years for revealing classified information.
August 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
John Bolton is arrested for calling Trump a moron. The judge sentences him to 23 years - 3 years for insulting the President, and 20 years for revealing classified information.
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Trump’s rambling and total lack of understanding of the region ‘it’s totally stupid’, has only fueled more attacks on Ukraine, not less. From bragging he’d end the war in 24hrs to bailing out and blaming Biden, he’s weak, confused, and dangerous. For us in Ukraine, there’s no choice.
August 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trump’s rambling and total lack of understanding of the region ‘it’s totally stupid’, has only fueled more attacks on Ukraine, not less. From bragging he’d end the war in 24hrs to bailing out and blaming Biden, he’s weak, confused, and dangerous. For us in Ukraine, there’s no choice.
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President Zelenskyy:
When Russia raises the issue of security guarantees,I honestly don't know who is threatening them yet.They attacked us, they’re on our land.I don't quite understand what guarantees the aggressor needs.Guarantees of what?
When Russia raises the issue of security guarantees,I honestly don't know who is threatening them yet.They attacked us, they’re on our land.I don't quite understand what guarantees the aggressor needs.Guarantees of what?
August 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
President Zelenskyy:
When Russia raises the issue of security guarantees,I honestly don't know who is threatening them yet.They attacked us, they’re on our land.I don't quite understand what guarantees the aggressor needs.Guarantees of what?
When Russia raises the issue of security guarantees,I honestly don't know who is threatening them yet.They attacked us, they’re on our land.I don't quite understand what guarantees the aggressor needs.Guarantees of what?
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The horrifying moment of Russia's targeted attack on a residential building in Kostiantynivka.
August 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The horrifying moment of Russia's targeted attack on a residential building in Kostiantynivka.
I bet Putin will soon join Pellegrini and Orban thanking Trump for his strong reaction to the Druzhba pipeline strike.
The Axis of Evil.
The Axis of Evil.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini thanked Donald Trump for his strong reaction to the Druzhba pipeline strike, noting Trump’s opposition to the Ukrainian attack on infrastructure important for Slovakia. Pellegrini also said he expects support from EU partners.
August 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I bet Putin will soon join Pellegrini and Orban thanking Trump for his strong reaction to the Druzhba pipeline strike.
The Axis of Evil.
The Axis of Evil.
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Russia attacked Kostiantynivka with FAB bombs and FPV drones.
21 residential buildings, 5 administrative buildings, a mall, infrastructure object, gas pipelines and other objects damaged.
One of the bombs hit a residential building directly (you can see it on the photo).
21 residential buildings, 5 administrative buildings, a mall, infrastructure object, gas pipelines and other objects damaged.
One of the bombs hit a residential building directly (you can see it on the photo).
August 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Russia attacked Kostiantynivka with FAB bombs and FPV drones.
21 residential buildings, 5 administrative buildings, a mall, infrastructure object, gas pipelines and other objects damaged.
One of the bombs hit a residential building directly (you can see it on the photo).
21 residential buildings, 5 administrative buildings, a mall, infrastructure object, gas pipelines and other objects damaged.
One of the bombs hit a residential building directly (you can see it on the photo).
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Surprisingly, the New York Post is becoming a strong voice of reason and peace through strength in the American debate on russia's war against Ukraine. Here they explicitly advocate for toughening of the American sanctions.
August 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Surprisingly, the New York Post is becoming a strong voice of reason and peace through strength in the American debate on russia's war against Ukraine. Here they explicitly advocate for toughening of the American sanctions.
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The mural Milana in Mariupol portrayed a 6yo girl. In 2015, russian shelling of the district where her family lived killed her mother and left the child severely injured, leading to the amputation of her leg. This painting celebrated Ukrainian resilience.
In Nov 2022, russians demolished the mural.
In Nov 2022, russians demolished the mural.
August 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The mural Milana in Mariupol portrayed a 6yo girl. In 2015, russian shelling of the district where her family lived killed her mother and left the child severely injured, leading to the amputation of her leg. This painting celebrated Ukrainian resilience.
In Nov 2022, russians demolished the mural.
In Nov 2022, russians demolished the mural.
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Smithsonian Slavery Exhibition
Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social for Raw Story
#PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Trump #USPolitics #Smithsonian
Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social for Raw Story
#PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Trump #USPolitics #Smithsonian
August 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Smithsonian Slavery Exhibition
Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social for Raw Story
#PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Trump #USPolitics #Smithsonian
Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social for Raw Story
#PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Trump #USPolitics #Smithsonian
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Every Russian accusation is a projection.
It's the "Uno Reverse" doctrine of Russian propaganda: They look in the mirror and blame whatever they see on others.
Russia has a Nazi policy of exterminating everything Ukrainian. So that's what they claim Ukraine is doing to Russians.
It's the "Uno Reverse" doctrine of Russian propaganda: They look in the mirror and blame whatever they see on others.
Russia has a Nazi policy of exterminating everything Ukrainian. So that's what they claim Ukraine is doing to Russians.
🤡 Russian MFA: Ukraine's true independence can only be discussed once Kyiv stops its neo-Nazi policy of exterminating everything Russian.
August 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Every Russian accusation is a projection.
It's the "Uno Reverse" doctrine of Russian propaganda: They look in the mirror and blame whatever they see on others.
Russia has a Nazi policy of exterminating everything Ukrainian. So that's what they claim Ukraine is doing to Russians.
It's the "Uno Reverse" doctrine of Russian propaganda: They look in the mirror and blame whatever they see on others.
Russia has a Nazi policy of exterminating everything Ukrainian. So that's what they claim Ukraine is doing to Russians.
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I find this both astonishing and sickening.
An incredible misjudgement once again by Witless-koff.
The Special Envoy, having stupidly accepted an 'award' for a CIA chief's son who was killed fighting for Russia, went ahead and gave it to his mum 🤡
edition.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
An incredible misjudgement once again by Witless-koff.
The Special Envoy, having stupidly accepted an 'award' for a CIA chief's son who was killed fighting for Russia, went ahead and gave it to his mum 🤡
edition.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
Witkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024 | CNN Politics
US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.
edition.cnn.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I find this both astonishing and sickening.
An incredible misjudgement once again by Witless-koff.
The Special Envoy, having stupidly accepted an 'award' for a CIA chief's son who was killed fighting for Russia, went ahead and gave it to his mum 🤡
edition.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
An incredible misjudgement once again by Witless-koff.
The Special Envoy, having stupidly accepted an 'award' for a CIA chief's son who was killed fighting for Russia, went ahead and gave it to his mum 🤡
edition.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...
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That is Ukraine’s strongest security guarantee. If it can field 3,000 to 5,000 of these (and similar) missiles, ready within 24 to 48 hours to destroy upward of 25% of Russia’s economic output, further Russian aggression becomes untenable.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
That is Ukraine’s strongest security guarantee. If it can field 3,000 to 5,000 of these (and similar) missiles, ready within 24 to 48 hours to destroy upward of 25% of Russia’s economic output, further Russian aggression becomes untenable.
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