Sign in

Anna Karjalainen

@annakarjalainen.bsky.social
1.8K followers 2K following 185 posts

British Swede 🇬🇧🍠 💙🌻 Yorkshire lass in West SE/ NO border. Studies in Post-Soviet Eurasia. Baltics, Central Asia. Independent Consultant. Uppsala University.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🇺🇸🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I just had a positive and productive meeting with President Trump at UNGA. Both the U.S. and Ukraine want to see this senseless Russian war ended before winter. We discussed potential de-escalatory steps that can open up the way to diplomacy.
182
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
FM Sikorski on the possibility of an armed conflict between Russia and NATO: Only one person knows that, in this case, Vladimir Putin, because NATO is a purely defensive alliance, and we have no desire for such a conflict.
116044
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Lithuanian authorities have developed several evacuation scenarios in case of a serious escalation, including a possible Russian attack. At the same time, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasized that evacuation does not mean abandoning defense. bbc.com/news/article...
321825
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Russia has imposed nighttime movement restrictions near the Narva Estonian border from September 16 to 26. According to the Federal Security Service, people and vehicles are prohibited from being outside populated areas during nighttime hours
921269
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Russia still believes that it can change borders by force. It seeks to decide the future of its neighbours, divide Europe and spread discord around the world." 1/2 — Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia @kristenmichalpm.bsky.social #ABCDTallinn
152
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 22/09/2026
US President Donald Trump signs a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark that allows the United States to build two military bases in southern and eastern Greenland u.afp.com/S94Y
064
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 22/09/2026
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said his country sees no signs of an imminent conventional attack by Russia, but described the coming weeks as an "alarming" period in an interview with the Kyiv Independent.
kyivindependent.com
Latvia facing 'alarming' period amid rising Russian threat in Baltics, president says
In an interview with the Kyiv Independent, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said his government is preparing for cyberattacks, information campaigns, and possible disruptions by Russia.
319339
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/09/2026
Carney standing by Zelenskyy: "Ukraine will never submit"
25873281779
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 12/09/2026
Ahead of Sweden’s Sept. 13 election, Swedish intelligence disrupted Russian bot operations spreading fake news to erode trust in democratic systems. 🧵 1/7
6206120
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Reuters @reuters.com · 11/09/2026
Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late ‌King Harald, died at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement reut.rs/4xVzsE2
reut.rs
Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
Norway's Princess Astrid, an ​older sister of the late ‌King Harald, died on Friday at ​the age of ​94, the royal palace ⁠said in a ​statement.
421227255
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 09/09/2026
⚡️Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane, source says. At the time of the drone violation, Zelensky's plane was taking off from Moldova en route to Norway.
kyivindependent.com
Russian drone in Moldova nearly hit Zelensky's plane, source says
At the time of the drone violation, Zelensky's plane was taking off from Moldova en route to Norway.
20338139
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Reuters @reuters.com · 08/09/2026
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says reut.rs/4r8weKM
reut.rs
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says
Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on Tuesday, saying they had acted in ways incompatible with ​their status, in a clear signal that the pro-Russian era of former Prime ‌Minister Viktor Orban is over.
2356
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Christian Thiels @christianthiels.eurosky.social · 08/09/2026
"Finnish Border Guard marked the completion of the barrier at the Nuijamaa border crossing in southeastern Finland on Monday, capping a project conceived after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reshaped the Nordic country’s security policy." @tvpworld.bsky.social tvpworld.com/95270878/-fi...
tvpworld.com
Finland fortifies Russian frontier with new 200-km border fence
The Nordic country shares a 1,340-kilometer border with Russia, the longest of any EU or NATO member.
0215
Anna Karjalainen @annakarjalainen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Meanwhile in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 www.reuters.com/world/explos...
reuters.com
Explosion hits another EMCO weapons site in Bulgaria; probe underway
Bulgaria is investigating the cause of a fire at a weapons storage facility ‌operated by EMCO, including the possibility of sabotage and a link to a previous blaze at another of the company's faciliti...
000
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🇪🇺🇺🇦 FT: The European Commission is exploring new ways to use €210bn in frozen Russian central bank assets to help Ukraine. Kyiv faces a reported $27 billion funding shortfall, putting pressure on EU governments to find money without further straining national budgets.
414123
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 09/09/2026
First known strike against processing plant in Russia's main natural gas production region, Yamalo-Nenets AO, some 2,800 km from the border with Ukraine.
thebarentsobserver.com
Drone strike on Novy Urengoy gas plant
A plant processing gas condensate is on fire in the heart of Russia’s Arctic gas-producing region, more than 2,800 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.
03918
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The moment of tonight’s Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian air defense position in Sochi, filmed from a checkpoint on the Abkhazia border.
952256
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A few more angles on the launch of the Moscow UFO
1145746
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 09/06/2026
⚡️ Danish PM Frederiksen: Ukraine needs Europe, and just as important, Europe now needs Ukraine. "In my opinion it is quite simple. Europe cannot rearm effectively without Ukraine, and our support to Ukraine is not charity, it is self-defense."
15331105
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🇺🇦🇩🇪 Merz: We supported Ukraine yesterday. We support Ukraine today. And we will support Ukraine tomorrow—for as long as necessary.
1628443
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 11/06/2026
⚡️Ukraine confirms strike on Crimea's Armiansk bridge that hit 50 Russian military vehicles. Ukraine confirmed a strike that destroyed 50 military vehicles on the Russian-occupied Armiansk bridge linking Crimea with mainland Ukraine, the 1st Separate Assault Regiment Da Vinci reported June 11.
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine confirms strike on Crimea's Armiansk bridge that hit 50 Russian military vehicles
The confirmed hit put the bridge out of commission, and additional strikes are not needed, the Da Vinci Regiment said, adding that "the enemy's important logistical route is completely paralyzed."
36938261
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 12/06/2026
Crimea is Ukraine. Donetsk is Ukraine. Luhansk is Ukraine. Mariupol is Ukraine. Melitopol is Ukraine. Berdiansk is Ukraine. Occupation is temporary, Ukraine is forever.
12416106
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Elon Musk’s X not facing action from UK government over posts inciting violence in Belfast www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk’s X not facing action from UK government over posts inciting violence in Belfast
Any official reprimand will come from regulator Ofcom, but not for at least two months
53423188
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Reuters @reuters.com · 12/06/2026
Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say reut.rs/4vPjPwo
reut.rs
Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, ​in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state during the U.S.-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.
03320
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 12/06/2026
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s TANECO refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, after penetrating more than 1,000 km of Russian airspace. A process unit was burning at the plant, one of Russia’s largest and most modern refineries, with annual crude processing above 17 million tons. #Russia
754065
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🇪🇪 Estonia has begun installing modular public shelters in urban areas, with the first units placed in central Tallinn amid strengthened civil defence measures and heightened security concerns.
14612
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Ukrainian long-range drones once again struck the refinery of Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, currently Russia.
1071768
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🇷🇴🇺🇦 Romania wants Ukrainian naval drones to self-destruct when approaching its territorial waters in the Black Sea. This was stated by Defense Minister, - Defense Romania
912717
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Ukraine needs Poland, and Poland needs Ukraine. Both countries are much stronger together. We have a joint enemy — it is russia.
614824
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
4/ Russia is establishing new and expanding existing military bases along its northern border with NATO likely in order to support future Russian force projection capabilities against NATO. ISW assesses that Russian forces remain unlikely to conduct ground operations in the near-term, however.
28810
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 12/06/2026
More details on the reduction of US assets to NATO www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/w...
nytimes.com
U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe
1711653
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12/06/2026
⚡️Russia has increased military buildup near NATO border, investigation reveals. Russia has expanded military infrastructure near its border with NATO members and is preparing for a potential war, a June 10 investigation by Danish public broadcaster DR and several counterparts revealed.
kyivindependent.com
Russia has increased military buildup near NATO border, investigation reveals
"It will be a war that takes place in all dimensions. It will take place on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace," Major Brian Nissen told DR.
15275106
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 11/06/2026
⚡ All 32 NATO allies agree Russia could be ready to attack a member state by 2029. united24media.com/world/nato-a...
united24media.com
NATO Allies Agree Russia Could Be Ready to Attack by 2029, German General Says
NATO indicates Russia could attack an Alliance member by 2029. German officials are now fast-tracking defense efforts to counter this growing threat.
98922
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Putin: NATO started the war. It wasn't Russia who started the special military operation. His lies are getting more and more delusional. "Russia is standing alone against the entire collective West, represented by the well-known North Atlantic bloc - NATO.
59404115
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12/06/2026
⚡️'It’s NATO-agreed intelligence' — German army chief warns Russia will be prepared to attack NATO by 2029. Russia will be prepared to "invade a NATO partner" by 2029, Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, the head of Germany's army, told Politico in an interview published on June 11.
kyivindependent.com
'It’s NATO-agreed intelligence' — German army chief warns Russia will be prepared to attack NATO by 2029
Freuding's comments are the latest in a series of increasingly warnings from Western leaders and defense officials about the threat emanating from Russia and Europe's current lack of preparedness.
1224465
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: To have Ukraine in NATO, it's in the interest of NATO.
1217538
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The EU will officially launch accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15 🇺🇦🇪🇺
1139481
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 09/06/2026
Ukraine and Latvia signed a Drone Deal covering joint development and production of drones, missiles, EW systems and other defense technologies. Latvia became the fifth country to join the format after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Lithuania. #Ukraine
337360
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We are also targeting companies providing support to Russia military-industrial complex. The new listings will cover more than 30 designations in drones manufacturing as well as export control measures on 50 companies, incl entities based in China, Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, UAE and India.
525331
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Brick by brick, we are collapsing the foundations of Russia's war economy. Today, we are presenting our proposals for a 21st sanctions package against Russia. Thread ↓
461195300
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The same is happening in Petrozavodsk near the borders with Finland. In Sapornoye near Finnish borders and in Luzh in Pskov region, equipment is accumulating in Baltiysk in the Kaliningrad region. A new infrastructure complex is being built in Kirillovskoye 70 km from the borders with Finland. 3/3
310829
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📍Military experts and intelligence agencies estimate that Russia can use the "window of opportunity" to attack or create a serious military threat to Baltic states by 2028. 📍Kremlin is systematically preparing excuse for aggression, accusing NATO of allegedly aggressive actions against Kaliningrad…
511616
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 09/06/2026
❗️Ukraine and Hungary agreed on 10 of Budapest’s 11 demands tied to Kyiv’s EU accession path, RBC-Ukraine reports. Hungary agreed to open the first negotiation cluster, while minority representation in Ukraine’s parliament remains unresolved. #Ukraine
334648
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The relationship between Canada and France is anchored in our shared values, language, and history. As France prepares to host the G7, I’m here in Paris to meet with President Emmanuel Macron to build on our partnership.
471244191
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 09/06/2026
⚡Ukraine strengthens defense ties with Latvia, Estonia. Ukraine signed new defense cooperation agreements with Latvia and Estonia on June 9, deepening security and defense ties with the Baltic nations.
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine strengthens defense ties with Latvia, Estonia
Ukraine signed new defense cooperation agreements with Latvia and Estonia on June 9, deepening security and defense ties with the Baltic nations.
331767
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 11/06/2026
Cyprus will suspend visa processing at its third-party centers across Russia and temporarily route all applications directly through its consulates.
themoscowtimes.com
Cyprus Stops Accepting Visa Applications at Centers in Russia, Shifts Operations to Consulates - The Moscow Times
Cyprus will suspend visa processing at its third-party centers across Russia and temporarily route all applications directly through its consulates, the country’s embassy in Moscow announced Thursday.
0157
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 08/06/2026
Ukraine attacked the Grushovaya Balka oil storage and pumping hub in Novorossiysk overnight. The facility is part of Russia’s export infrastructure and is described as the largest oil storage site in the Caucasus, with underground and above-ground tanks. #Russia
346773
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
So important to keep this example in mind. Thanks to Timothy Garton Ash for this reportage and summary. Slobodan G. Markovich sends regular updates from Belgrade. timothygartonash.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
timothygartonash.substack.com
In praise of Serbian students
For three decades now, they've been leading the fight for democracy
6846271
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 11/06/2026
Russia reportedly began moving forces toward Belarus, with online monitoring channels reporting military helicopter flights from Saratov and Voronezh regions. Zelensky said Moscow is considering new attacks and ordered stronger defenses across Ukraine’s northern regions. #Ukraine
828159
Reposted by Anna Karjalainen
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 10/06/2026
Belarus is now supplying Russia with fuel amid shortages caused by Ukraine’s refinery strikes. 🔗 united24media.com/world/russia...
59823