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@andreasherdina.bsky.social
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Retired official of the European Commission; former lawyer and diplomat; originally from Tyrol in Austria, happily living in Finland; I enjoy sailing in the archipelago.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In Sloviansk, Russians have destroyed yet another architectural landmark, a hospital built in 1901. ​"The building was constructed in 1901. For over a century, lives were saved here. The hospital survived both the First and Second World Wars, but could not withstand the Russian invasion."
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today, children across Ukraine returned to school. ​In Kharkiv, however, only a fraction of students can attend in person, and their classrooms are underground. For the 5th year in a row, relentless russian bombings continue to make normal schooling impossible in our region.
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European Democrats @europeandemocrats.wsocial.eu · 01/09/2026
Giorgia #Meloni has extended border checks on travellers from Spain for another 15 days. This is not migration management. It is political manipulation. Meloni is manufacturing a crisis with Spain, weaponising #Schengen and exploiting migration to serve her domestic political agenda.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Politico reports that Thuman rejects the widely used "hybrid war" term, preferring to call the situation "war." Stefan Thumann's company, Donaustahl, supplies combat drones to Ukraine. He lives under 24-hour protection as German authorities believe Russia has plans to poison or otherwise harm him.
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Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/u...
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Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens
The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.
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Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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NEOS - die Reformkraft @neos.eu · 25/08/2026
Kickl-Verbündete Alice Weidel will Klimagesetze abschaffen und den Ausbau von Wind- & Sonnenenergie bremsen. Doch genau dieser Ausbau macht uns unabhängig von russischem Gas & Öl aus Kriegsgebieten. Erneuerbare sind Freiheitsenergien. @yannickshetty.bsky.social
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NEOS - die Reformkraft @neos.eu · 25/08/2026
Die Grünen sagen, das Klimagesetz sei zahnlos & bringe nichts. Die FPÖ ruft gleichzeitig „Klimakommunismus“ und behauptet, unsere Wirtschaft werde zerstört. Wenn beide Ränder gleichzeitig schimpfen, liegt die Mitte vielleicht ganz genau richtig. @yannickshetty.bsky.social
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇺🇸‼️ CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow today aboard a US Air Force C-17 for meetings, - CBS News The Kremlin said it had "no information" about the visit. No details on who Ratcliffe met or the agenda.
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NZZ @nzz.ch · 18/08/2026
Andrei Klepatsch ist seit den 1990er Jahren ein Technokrat in der russischen Wirtschaftselite. In einer Rede zeigt er nüchtern auf, was Bilanzen über Russlands Wirtschaft erzählen. Moskaus Abnutzungskrieg sei nicht zu gewinnen, sagt er. Sein Rausschmiss folgt prompt. Für Kritik jeglicher Art ist ...
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Kritik unerwünscht: Staatsökonom muss gehen, weil er Russlands Schwäche aufzeigt
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
BOLTON: When Trump first met with Kim Jong Un, he said they “fell in love.” I don’t think that’s how Kim Jong Un sees that. But that’s how Trump sees foreign affairs: if he’s friends with Kim, Xi or Putin, he thinks U.S. has good state-to-state relations. That’s simply not true.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 18/08/2026
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for restoring Ukraine’s democratic process even during a prolonged war, saying “democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia.” He also warned of wartime corruption, opaque decision-making and a “systemic management crisis.” #Ukraine
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
❗️ 116 Russian shadow fleet vessels have been struck by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces in the Sea of Azov in just nine days. Last night, 11 vessels were hit: five tankers, five cargo ships, and one tugboat. Glory!
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Alpiner Schiessinstruktor @aufwind.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Die Bilder sind spektakulär und zeigen das Versagen der russichen Söldner und ihres korrupten Systems Die eigentliche Schlacht findet aber in Afrikas Informationsraum statt. Es geht um die Ressource Mensch. Diesen Kampf gewinnt aber gerade das mafiöse System russland, das nur weil wir nicht kämpfen
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Another night of Russian terror against Ukrainian civilians. Overnight, Russia attacked #Ukraine with 135 drones and 10 missiles of various types, most of them ballistic. Russians struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Sixteen sites were damaged, including an ordinary school and a business. 📷:SESU
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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
‼️ Russia has very powerful ballistic missiles and will soon be able to launch them 5,000 kilometers away. It's only a matter of time, — Zelensky. Key points: ▪️The Russian president will try to invade other countries and kill even more people. 1/2
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Cyrille Amoursky @cyrilleamoursky.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🇺🇦🇫🇷❤️ Une émotion certaine devant ces images. L’armée ukrainienne, qui protège l’Europe depuis plus de 4 ans, défile sur la plus belle avenue du monde. Je suis fier d’être français, fier d’être aux côtés des Ukrainiens. Gloire à la France ! Gloire à l’Ukraine !
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/07/2026
"President Donald Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have amassed a portfolio of defense technology start-ups that are benefiting from new Pentagon priorities and spending" giving the family a direct interest in US security policy new reporting from @washingtonpost.com wapo.st/3R5InT7
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Trump’s sons invest heavily in defense tech as father’s administration pours money in
Most investments by funds linked to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have taken place since their father’s reelection.
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RazomWeStand 🇺🇦 @razomwestand.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The EU’s failure to agree on an oil price cap before 15 July risks giving the Kremlin an unnecessary financial boost. The cap could rise from $44.10 to around $58/barrel, weakening sanctions at a time when #Ukraine needs stronger support 👇
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Andreas Umland @umland.eurosky.social · 14/07/2026
The decisive variable is not the economic pain in itself but whether Ukraine’s strikes with its new long-range weapons can progressively reduce Russia’s ability to sustain and generate combat power faster than Moscow can adapt. With #LesiaBidochko @epik-ukraine.bsky.social @sceeus-ui.bsky.social
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A productive night for Ukraine's Defense Forces: two oil refineries, a transshipment area, and other Russian military facilities were struck. ▪️ Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat, one of Russia's largest oil refining and petrochemical complexes, was attacked in Bashkortostan.
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🇺🇦💥 Zelensky: An oil refinery was hit in Bashkortostan. This is about 1,300 km from the front line. Soldiers also struck Afipsky refinery. 400 km from the front line. There are also results in middle strikes: a patrol ship and a tanker of the shadow fleet were hit in Gelendzhik.
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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Patriot famine as 23 out of 23 Iskander M and 6 out of 6 Zircon reach their targets including in normally protected Kyiv area
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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Pathetic compliance
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George Greenwood @georgegreenwood.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
George Cottrell, the convicted criminal and crypto-gambler, handed out a business card printed with the Reform UK logo and Nigel Farage’s official email address despite having no formal role in the party. From myself and Insight in today's Times. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Nigel Farage’s crypto-gambler ally used Reform UK business cards
George Cottrell handed out cards with Farage’s email despite having no official role. Now the leader faces an inquiry over undeclared financial links to him
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Bunkerhunter @bunkerhunter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🧵 Kaum hatten sich die Einwohner von Kyiv von dem jüngsten Angriff erholt, greift der russische Kriegsverbrecher Abschaum erneut die Zivilbevölkerung an. Gemäss Monitorkanäle folgen mehr als 40 Raketen nach Kyiv und töteten nach letzten Angaben 9 Menschen und verletzten 46, darunter 5 Kinder.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"Oh my God, this is my mom! My mom is alive!" A residential building in Kyiv has been under the Russian attack for the second time within a month. Residents had just installed new windows after the first strike - Russia blew them out again.
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Bunkerhunter @bunkerhunter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
😭 „Kommt herein, ihr könnt euch das ansehen, denn dort liegt mein Sohn Roma. Er ist tot, er atmet nicht mehr“: Die Tragödien der Familien, die in den zerstörten Häusern im Bezirk Darnytsia lebten 25 Menschen wurden in Kyiv getötet, mehr als 90 verletzt. 📸 Dokumentarfilmer Iwan Antypenko.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Russian war criminals have struck the streets of Kramatorsk with cluster munitions. ​At least 3 passersby were killed‼️ Yet another act of terrorism with absolutely no military purpose. Zero.
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Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Cheboksary was visited by a pink flamingo. This target on the territory of the russian terrorist state is about 1,000 km from the UA-RU international border.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
A war crime and also strategic nonsense. Millions of Iranians are short of water — and the entire region depends on desalinization facilities that Iran could destroy. If we strike water facilities and they respond in kind elsewhere millions of lives are at risk. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/w...
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Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
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Annette Werberger @awerberger.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Die russische Stimme am Denkmal in Nabereschnyie Tschelny (Tatarstan) sagt hier am Ende: 1. Reihe Gefallene in Afghanistan: 37 2. Reihe Gefallene in Tschetschenien 32 danach: 16 Reihen junger Männern, die in den letzten vier Jahren [in der Ukraine] gefallen sind: 1071
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 17/05/2026
The Trump administration doesn’t like a unified European Union because the bloc is a geopolitical power that Washington has to contend with, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said today.
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US, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe, Kallas warns
The EU’s top diplomat said foreign powers dislike the bloc because it is stronger when it acts collectively — and cautioned member countries against cutting their own deals.
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Christopher Pike @christopherhpike.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
🙏 In Odesa, the occupiers struck a residential area and killed two people, two wounded. In Poltava region, one person was killed and another was injured. In Sumy, Russian drones hit residential buildings - at least 14 people are known to have been injured, including children.
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andreasherdina.bsky.social @andreasherdina.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Razzia bei unabhängiger russischer Zeitung „Nowaja Gaseta“
Der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur RIA Nowosti zufolge erklärten die Strafverfolgungsbehörden, die Durchsuchung stehe im Zusammenhang mit Ermittlungen zur illegalen Nutzung personenbezogener Daten.
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andreasherdina.bsky.social @andreasherdina.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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„Extremistisch“: Russland verbietet NGO Memorial
Der Oberste Gerichtshof von Russland hat am Donnerstag die renommierte Menschenrechtsorganisation Memorial als „extremistisch“ eingestuft und ihre Tätigkeit im Land verboten. Die Behörden gehen seit J...
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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
my entire timeline on x is now just iranian embassies demonstrating a facility with the english language that puts everything i've ever read from the trump administration to shame
The Iranian embassy in Iran quote tweets Trump's insane 'Fuckin Strait tweet with the comment: 

"This low level of civility and intelligence shown by a leader of a country is regrettable; the shameful fervor with which intentions to commit war crimes are repeated is staggering; and the fact that the Divine is invoked regardless of ill intentions clearly exposes deep fanaticism. Apologies for sharing this language." 

Trump's tweet reads: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
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Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
This is what the US military does when pilots go down behind enemy lines, there would be no question about it, but boy is it dangerous. Those HH-60 and HC-130 CSAR crews really earning their money today. All too easy for one of those HH-60s to be brought down by a lucky small arms shot.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
This moment cannot be staged — it can only be felt. "A return home after a thousand days apart — when the word “home” carries a deeper meaning than ever,"Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Ombudsman 📹: Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets
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Bunkerhunter @bunkerhunter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Das Feuer in Primorsk ist aus. Die Bilanz: 🔴Zerstört – 8 Tanks, d. h. 44 %; 🟠Beschädigt – 5 Tanks, d. h. 28 %; 🟢Unbeschädigt – 5 Tanks, d. h. 28 %; 72 % der Tanks werden in naher Zukunft auf die eine oder andere Weise nicht mehr funktionsfähig sein.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Yesterday, russian terrorists killed 20‑year‑old Dasha Serhiyenko, who shielded her 6‑year‑old sister with her own body, saving the child’s life🕯💔 The little girl is now in the hospital in critical condition. Their parents were also wounded.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Kramatorsk today 💔 3 people killed in russian strike, including a 13-year-old boy. 13 others are injured. Bloody bastards. Terrorists.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Russian news: "Export of petroleum will be prohibited for manufacturers starting from April 1. Non-manufacturers are already prohibited to export petroleum. The images: Ust-Luga, Russia. Directly connected to the information above.
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Bunkerhunter @bunkerhunter.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
„Heute braucht die Ukraine nicht nur Hilfe, sondern ist auch selbst bereit, diejenigen zu unterstützen, die uns unterstützen.“ Die Ukraine ist kein Bittsteller mehr, sondern unser Partner in Sachen Sicherheit. Etwas, was mental noch bei vielen nicht angekommen ist.
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Bunkerhunter @bunkerhunter.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Ich traf mich mit dem Präsidenten der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Der Präsident bedankte sich für die Arbeit unseres Teams hier in den Emiraten. Wir haben eine Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Sicherheit und Verteidigung vereinbart. Präsident Zelenskyj
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andreasherdina.bsky.social @andreasherdina.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This post explains what needs to be known.
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Ariana Gic @arianagic.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Russia struck yet another maternity hospital in Ukraine overnight. That makes two in the last 4 days.  Russia has carried out at least 83 strikes on maternity and delivery health facilities across Ukraine since 2022. The objective is genocide.
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