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Kaja Kallas:
We have to understand how the Russian negotiation tactic is.
It is always to demand something - the absolute maximum - something that has never been yours, and then present threats, ultimatums, use force.
📹: euronews
We have to understand how the Russian negotiation tactic is.
It is always to demand something - the absolute maximum - something that has never been yours, and then present threats, ultimatums, use force.
📹: euronews
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Kaja Kallas:
We have to understand how the Russian negotiation tactic is.
It is always to demand something - the absolute maximum - something that has never been yours, and then present threats, ultimatums, use force.
📹: euronews
We have to understand how the Russian negotiation tactic is.
It is always to demand something - the absolute maximum - something that has never been yours, and then present threats, ultimatums, use force.
📹: euronews
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This chasm between endless bravado and chest-beating in propaganda, and the reality on the ground -- that is the very essence of the fascist regime in Russia.
February 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
This chasm between endless bravado and chest-beating in propaganda, and the reality on the ground -- that is the very essence of the fascist regime in Russia.
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It's still incredible to see Trump emissaries (ie Steve Witkoff) think Russia's invasion can be "solved" if they just give Moscow the Donbas.
Good time to look back at what this war is truly about: destroying Ukrainian sovereignty, restoring Russian "greatness," and recolonizing much of the world.
Good time to look back at what this war is truly about: destroying Ukrainian sovereignty, restoring Russian "greatness," and recolonizing much of the world.
#OpEd Moscow thinks it has found a strong argument for ending the war on its terms. But territory just one of many excuses for the invasion, argues Casey Michel.
Don't Forget the Many Ways Russia Tried To Justify Invading Ukraine - The Moscow Times
Opinion | As negotiations continue to drag on between Washington, Kyiv and Moscow, the Kremlin’s narrative about the war has centered on one potential solution: evicting Ukrainian forces from the Donb...
www.themoscowtimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
It's still incredible to see Trump emissaries (ie Steve Witkoff) think Russia's invasion can be "solved" if they just give Moscow the Donbas.
Good time to look back at what this war is truly about: destroying Ukrainian sovereignty, restoring Russian "greatness," and recolonizing much of the world.
Good time to look back at what this war is truly about: destroying Ukrainian sovereignty, restoring Russian "greatness," and recolonizing much of the world.
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AFU combat commander Roman Kovalyov recorded an address directly from the center of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, which Russian occupiers claimed to have "liberated". Well then, we await new statements from the Russians about yet another "liberation".
January 29, 2026 at 2:42 PM
AFU combat commander Roman Kovalyov recorded an address directly from the center of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, which Russian occupiers claimed to have "liberated". Well then, we await new statements from the Russians about yet another "liberation".
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russia's victims are not nameless statistics. They are real people whose lives russia has violently cut short.
The Klochkovi couple tried to escape the occupied village of Hrabovske. They managed to travel 7km — before russians hunted them down and killed them.
Remember them.
The Klochkovi couple tried to escape the occupied village of Hrabovske. They managed to travel 7km — before russians hunted them down and killed them.
Remember them.
January 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
russia's victims are not nameless statistics. They are real people whose lives russia has violently cut short.
The Klochkovi couple tried to escape the occupied village of Hrabovske. They managed to travel 7km — before russians hunted them down and killed them.
Remember them.
The Klochkovi couple tried to escape the occupied village of Hrabovske. They managed to travel 7km — before russians hunted them down and killed them.
Remember them.
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Wait, why would Iran have to negotiate not to have nuclear weapons if Trump, as he boasted, "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program a few months ago.
Might it be that this was nonsense?
Might it be that this was nonsense?
January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wait, why would Iran have to negotiate not to have nuclear weapons if Trump, as he boasted, "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program a few months ago.
Might it be that this was nonsense?
Might it be that this was nonsense?
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🇩🇰❗️🇺🇸 A grassroots boycott of U.S. products is spreading in Denmark after Donald Trump renewed claims over Greenland, - Odnako
95,000+ people have joined a “Boycott American products” group.
95,000+ people have joined a “Boycott American products” group.
January 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🇩🇰❗️🇺🇸 A grassroots boycott of U.S. products is spreading in Denmark after Donald Trump renewed claims over Greenland, - Odnako
95,000+ people have joined a “Boycott American products” group.
95,000+ people have joined a “Boycott American products” group.
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This is just more imperialist drivel. Extremely telling that the administration doesn't even bother to claim that this is what Greenlanders want.
Pure colonial rot, all the way down.
Pure colonial rot, all the way down.
Bessent on Greenland: "Peace through strength. Make it part of the US and there will not be a conflict because the US right now, we're the hottest country in the world, we're the strongest country in the world. Europeans project weakness. The US projects strength."
January 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
This is just more imperialist drivel. Extremely telling that the administration doesn't even bother to claim that this is what Greenlanders want.
Pure colonial rot, all the way down.
Pure colonial rot, all the way down.
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He was killed and robbed in his family house by a Russian agent, who disguised himself as a traveler who had nowhere to stay.
He woke up at night, shot Leontovych, robbed his family and just left.
Russia kills Free people.
He woke up at night, shot Leontovych, robbed his family and just left.
Russia kills Free people.
December 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
He was killed and robbed in his family house by a Russian agent, who disguised himself as a traveler who had nowhere to stay.
He woke up at night, shot Leontovych, robbed his family and just left.
Russia kills Free people.
He woke up at night, shot Leontovych, robbed his family and just left.
Russia kills Free people.
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🇩🇪🇺🇦 A classroom has been set up in Berlin's subway in solidarity with Ukraine - Bild
Due to Russian airstrikes, Ukrainian children are often taught in subway stations. For several days, such a temporary classroom was set up in Berlin subway.
Due to Russian airstrikes, Ukrainian children are often taught in subway stations. For several days, such a temporary classroom was set up in Berlin subway.
December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇦 A classroom has been set up in Berlin's subway in solidarity with Ukraine - Bild
Due to Russian airstrikes, Ukrainian children are often taught in subway stations. For several days, such a temporary classroom was set up in Berlin subway.
Due to Russian airstrikes, Ukrainian children are often taught in subway stations. For several days, such a temporary classroom was set up in Berlin subway.
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Great article by @johnsipher.bsky.social .
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
A tempting mark—why is Trump behaving in ways that benefit Moscow?
Moscow appears to have used these vulnerabilities to influence Donald Trump, and, unfortunately, has done so with considerable success
tomorrowsaffairs.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Great article by @johnsipher.bsky.social .
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
People like to call Trump erratic or mercurial. However when it comes to Putin and Russia…he is eerily consistent. tomorrowsaffairs.com/a-tempting-m...
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Russia was unprepared for war with Ukraine due to underestimating the enemy and overestimating its own forces, with Foreign Intelligence Service falsely claiming 70% Ukrainian support, former Russian Ground Forces Commander Chirkin admitted.
December 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Russia was unprepared for war with Ukraine due to underestimating the enemy and overestimating its own forces, with Foreign Intelligence Service falsely claiming 70% Ukrainian support, former Russian Ground Forces Commander Chirkin admitted.
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European leaders are getting closer and closer to getting it. Its not a question of if Trump will betray Ukraine--its a question of when.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Macron warned US could ‘betray’ Ukraine in leaked leaders’ call, Spiegel reports
According to a transcript obtained by the German outlet, Europe rallied around Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sharply criticized Washington.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
European leaders are getting closer and closer to getting it. Its not a question of if Trump will betray Ukraine--its a question of when.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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40 animals were evacuated from Kostyantynivka,Donetsk region,on the 27th of October.
26 animals were adopted by volunteers,3 dogs have been reunited with their owners, volunteers said.
📹Animal Rescue Kharkiv
26 animals were adopted by volunteers,3 dogs have been reunited with their owners, volunteers said.
📹Animal Rescue Kharkiv
December 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
40 animals were evacuated from Kostyantynivka,Donetsk region,on the 27th of October.
26 animals were adopted by volunteers,3 dogs have been reunited with their owners, volunteers said.
📹Animal Rescue Kharkiv
26 animals were adopted by volunteers,3 dogs have been reunited with their owners, volunteers said.
📹Animal Rescue Kharkiv
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“Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined his true intentions by issuing a presidential decree calling for an escalation in efforts to eradicate all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20% of Ukraine currently under Kremlin control.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
While Trump talks peace, Putin is escalating efforts to erase Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree this week calling for an escalation in efforts to erase all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20 percent of Ukraine currently und...
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
“Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined his true intentions by issuing a presidential decree calling for an escalation in efforts to eradicate all traces of Ukrainian identity from the approximately 20% of Ukraine currently under Kremlin control.”
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
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This week could be pivotal for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
December 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This week could be pivotal for diplomacy.
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible.
My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
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It was not a plan but a capitulation document. It did not come together. It was a Russian document presented by some Americans as American. Be clear in your headlines. Help
people see the simple awfulness of things.
people see the simple awfulness of things.
President Trump's proposal to end the war in Ukraine heavily favored Russia in its initial form and included demand that Kyiv has consistently rejected. Here's how the plan came together.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
The Ukrainian Peace Plan Written by … Russia?
President Trump’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine heavily favored Moscow in its initial form and included demands that Kyiv has consistently rejected.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It was not a plan but a capitulation document. It did not come together. It was a Russian document presented by some Americans as American. Be clear in your headlines. Help
people see the simple awfulness of things.
people see the simple awfulness of things.
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Very happy to have spoken to @michaeldweiss.bsky.social about the problems, shall we say, of having Russians write our foreign policy. The details are being confirmed now by major outlets. Get the analysis here.
snyder.substack.com/p/oligarchs-...
snyder.substack.com/p/oligarchs-...
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss)
Thinking Live episode 2
snyder.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Very happy to have spoken to @michaeldweiss.bsky.social about the problems, shall we say, of having Russians write our foreign policy. The details are being confirmed now by major outlets. Get the analysis here.
snyder.substack.com/p/oligarchs-...
snyder.substack.com/p/oligarchs-...
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Yet again, we have Jared Kushner, unelected billionaire, acting as middle-man to launder Kremlin policy to help Russia carve up its neighbor.
New: @theins.press saw the Witkoff-Dmitriev plan six months ago in draft form—except it was all Dmitriev. Bloomberg reports now Dmitriev told Ushakov he’d pass along a Russian plan and the Americans “can present it as their own”: theins.press/en/politics/...
Made in Moscow: The “U.S. peace plan” for Ukraine was substantially formulated months ago by Kremlin operative Kirill Dmitriev
Since it was first published on Nov. 20, the much-discussed 28-point plan for ending the war in Ukraine has borne all the signs of a Kremlin information operation. In fact, many of its most controvers...
theins.press
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Yet again, we have Jared Kushner, unelected billionaire, acting as middle-man to launder Kremlin policy to help Russia carve up its neighbor.
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Stay tuned for the @theins.press story, in collaboration with @spiegel.de, about how we knew Kirill Dmitriev was the architect of this “peace plan.” Drops tomorrow at 5am EST.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Stay tuned for the @theins.press story, in collaboration with @spiegel.de, about how we knew Kirill Dmitriev was the architect of this “peace plan.” Drops tomorrow at 5am EST.
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Witkoff advised the Russians on how to pitch their Ukraine plan to Trump www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Witkoff advised the Russians on how to pitch their Ukraine plan to Trump www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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I'm going to be speaking with @michaeldweiss.bsky.social about Ukraine and the Russian "peace plan," tomorrow, Nov. 23, at 2pm ET on Thinking About... Live. Please join us!
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November 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I'm going to be speaking with @michaeldweiss.bsky.social about Ukraine and the Russian "peace plan," tomorrow, Nov. 23, at 2pm ET on Thinking About... Live. Please join us!
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Minus Kellogg… 🇺🇸‼️🇺🇦
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Minus Kellogg… 🇺🇸‼️🇺🇦
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We hear that Putin and Trump (or their emissaries) have been secretly consulting about a settlement to the war. Given the inherent traps of allowing an aggressor to decide the outcome of his war, I try here to give a sense of how negotiations might actually work.
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
How to Negotiate with Russia
Account for history, law, and above all Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We hear that Putin and Trump (or their emissaries) have been secretly consulting about a settlement to the war. Given the inherent traps of allowing an aggressor to decide the outcome of his war, I try here to give a sense of how negotiations might actually work.
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...
snyder.substack.com/p/how-to-neg...