Reposted by Matthew BodnerKelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · 10/11/2025When November 10th falls on the second weekday, that's Taconite Tuesday 0265
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 27/08/2025I swear to god if I hear that song one more time today 010
Reposted by Matthew BodnerHanna Notte @hannanotte.bsky.social · 15/08/2025No, a world shaped by Trump’s mercurial temperament & might-is-right principles actually isn’t good for Putin - for as long as he indulges his illusion of total victory in Ukraine. The Alaska summit won't change that. My essay in @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Putin Should Be Careful What He Wishes For 5244
Reposted by Matthew BodnerKevin Rothrock @kevinrothrock.me · 15/08/2025Russia's foreign minister arrived in Alaska today wearing a "USSR" sweatshirt. 2219276
Reposted by Matthew BodnerChristopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 15/07/2025Trump has privately encouraged Ukraine to step up deep strikes on Russian territory, even asking Zelenskyy whether he could strike Moscow if the US provided long-range weapons, according to people briefed on the discussions. w/ @henryjfoy.ft.com @maxseddon.bsky.social. www.ft.com/content/b66f...ft.comDonald Trump asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow, say people briefed on callUS president encouraged Ukrainian leader to step up deep strikes on Russia 2014345
Reposted by Matthew BodnerScott Rose @rprose.bsky.social · 20/05/2025AI will fix this www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comAlmost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study findsHalf of 16- to 21-year-olds support ‘digital curfew’ and nearly 70% feel worse after using social media 0112
Reposted by Matthew BodnerSam Greene @samagreene.bsky.social · 18/03/2025The Kremlin has been messaging all day that it wanted a pause in arms deliveries to Ukraine as a condition of a full ceasefire. (As though Russia would cease taking deliveries from China, Iran and N. Korea.) The absence of a full ceasefire suggests the White House didn't cave. 720355
Reposted by Matthew BodnerScott Rose @rprose.bsky.social · 13/03/2025People have asked me recently... what if...? would you go...? My personal and strongly held opinion is that opportunists who rush back to Russia will get what they deserve, and probably won't have to wait long for it But don't listen to me, here's @eribakova.bsky.social for the FT on.ft.com/41OUjtEft.comThere’s no money to be made in RussiaAmerican companies shouldn’t assume that a thaw in US ties with Moscow will make doing business there easier 43111
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Prediction: Putin is about to hit Trump with a major reality check. 040
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Crowdsourcing this: I know Putin has worn various military regalia in the past, but can anyone recall a single example of fatigues/an actual uniform rather than a field jacket/overcoat and funny hat? 230
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 11/03/2025One of the most fascinating sub-topics of this era is how so many "libertarians" claimed Rand as their ideological mother only to completely turn on all of her core assertions when Obama was elected...and then went on to *all of this*. (This is neither pro/anti-Rand, its just how many of them went). 010
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 18/02/2025@covertshores.bsky.social Mr. Sutton hello! Hoping to chat with you for NBC News. Any chance you can point me to direct contact details? 000
Reposted by Matthew BodnerH I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Why is there not more talk of the Gaza deal creating a whole new wave of Islamic terrorism? Or is that unlikely? 30969
Reposted by Matthew BodnerAndrew Roth @rothandrew.bsky.social · 05/02/2025SCOOP: Elon Musk in multiple phone calls pressured USAID administrators and security to give the "Doge kids" access to personnel data and secure rooms. My insider piece on the tense meetings and chaotic standoffs at USAID as four young Musk acolytes shut it down. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comDoge v USAid: How Elon Musk helped his acolytes infiltrate world’s biggest aid agencyTakeover of USAid agency by Doge operatives seen as a pilot for a large-scale overhaul of the federal government 35928
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I can’t believe we lived long enough to see the South Park movie become relevant again 170
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMeduza in English @meduza.io · 11/12/2024Russian lawmakers are expanding the definition of treason. Among other changes, the authorities will likely soon be able to charge foreigners with “providing assistance to enemies” and “confidential cooperation.”buff.lyWidening the net Russian lawmakers are expanding the definition of treason — including for foreigners. Here’s what you need to know. — MeduzaOn December 12, the Russian State Duma is set to review the second reading of a draft amendment to the Criminal Code that would significantly expand the definition of state treason, as well as… 3319
Reposted by Matthew BodnerSamuel Bendett @sambendett.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Russia Threatened to Ban a Ukrainian-Made Video Game. The Creator Responded with a Bounty on a Warship www.military.com/off-duty/gam...military.comRussia Threatened to Ban a Ukrainian-Made Video Game. The Creator Responded with a Bounty on a WarshipThe latest installment of the acclaimed “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.” first-person shooter series currently faces a ban in Russia due to developer GSC Game World’s financial support of the Ukrainian military amid ... 713633
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMeduza in English @meduza.io · 04/12/2024Germany’s dpa news agency said Wednesday that a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea fired signal ammunition at a German military helicopter. Reuters later reported that a German Defense Ministry spokesperson could not confirm the incident.buff.lyRussian ship reportedly fired signaling ammunition at German military helicopter in Baltic Sea — MeduzaGermany’s dpa news agency reported Wednesday that a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea fired signal ammunition at a German military helicopter. 13015
Reposted by Matthew BodnerSam Greene @samagreene.bsky.social · 03/12/2024While this may well reflect the mood in the Kremlin, it’s worth remembering that nobody speaks for Putin but Putin. And even Putin doesn’t always speak for Putin. 2417
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMaximilian Hess @maxhess.bsky.social · 02/12/2024A good night out with @bodner.bsky.social 141
Reposted by Matthew BodnerFrancis Scarr @fscarr.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Looks like the Kremlin is doing all it can to avoid another (very unpopular) wave of mobilisation at home 1329
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Putin should be upset with Matt Gaetz for this tbh 040
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Serious question: Was John Bolton right all along about INF? 120
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMichael Kofman @michaelkofman.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I suspect Oreshnik is just the latest variant of RS-26 Rubezh. Still in experimental form. 517922
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 21/11/2024That’s one less nuclear warhead delivery vehicle to worry about. 020
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 21/11/2024A key difference between the Russian Federation and the Soviet Union that many seem to struggle with. 000
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I lose zero sleep over Russian nukes and you should too. (NB: knock on wood) 020
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMaximilian Hess @maxhess.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Russia bans most exports of uranium to the US, which passed law seeking to phase out such supplies from Russia by end 2028 earlier this year. Big politicisation of Kazakh uranium supplies should be on everyone’s radar www.reuters.com/markets/comm...reuters.comRussia restricts enriched uranium exports to the United StatesRussia has imposed restrictions on the export of enriched uranium to the United States, the government said on Friday, creating supply risks for U.S. nuclear power plants which last year imported a quarter of their enriched uranium from the country. 12215
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMeduza in English @meduza.io · 18/11/2024A missile struck a nine-story apartment building in Ukraine’s Sumy, killing 10 people, including a nine-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, city authorities reported.buff.lyMissile hits apartment building in Ukraine’s Sumy, killing 10, including children — MeduzaA missile struck a nine-story apartment building in Ukraine’s Sumy, killing 10 people, including a nine-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, city authorities reported. Sixty-three people were… 45516
Reposted by Matthew BodnerMeduza in English @meduza.io · 18/11/2024North Korea may end up sending as many as 100,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with assessments made by G20 countries. The sources said these soldiers would be rotated in and out in batches.buff.lyNorth Korea may ultimately send 100,000 troops to support Russia — Bloomberg — MeduzaNorth Korea could send as many as 100,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with assessments made by some G20 countries. 45521
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 18/11/2024The best memoirs from the last 20 years of US-Russia relations will be from retired NASA folk once ISS isn’t something we need to worry about anymore. 000
Reposted by Matthew BodnerIlya Lozovsky @ichbinilya.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Next week the BlueSky think pieces are gonna start dropping, I’m guessing. 121
Reposted by Matthew BodnerKevin Rothrock @kevinrothrock.me · 14/11/2024Welcome @fscarr.bsky.social! A huge arrival for Bluesky! 3425
Reposted by Matthew BodnerChristopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 13/11/2024Ukraine’s military is rushing more medics to the frontline in anticipation of an intensified Russian onslaught and heavier casualties, as both sides fight for an advantage before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Story w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/adbe...ft.comUkraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump returnKyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught 111030
Reposted by Matthew BodnerScott Rose @rprose.bsky.social · 11/11/2024I don't think anyone has done this yet, so I made a Russia news starter pack. I've been on Bluesky for a year, on and off, but I'm here now, and still following Russia. some caveats ... go.bsky.app/5pBJW9r 96332
Reposted by Matthew BodnerScott Rose @rprose.bsky.social · 11/11/2024please let it be vovan and lexus please let it be vovan and lexus please let it be vovan and lexus 331
Matthew Bodner @bodner.bsky.social · 11/11/2024Just opened this app for the first time in 6 months and wow it feels so much nicer than the other place 482