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Ton Arends

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Nature lover, birdwatcher, walker, cyclist and passionate about sustainability, justice and mutual respect (including non-human life); vegan; curious; enjoys DIY, good food and lazing about.

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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
There is still a large majority of Congress members with common sense. Please stop Trump from completely going off the rails .... www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
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Republicans in Congress push back against Trump’s diesel deal with Putin
A number of Republican lawmakers in both chambers of the U.S. Congress have opposed the recent diesel deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. — Ukrinform.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Bullseye🙂. Ukraine hits oil terminal in Rostov region: t.me/astrapress/1...
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В Ростовской области атакован и горит «Нефтеналивной терминал НЗНП», — OSINT-анализ ASTRA Судя по фото и видео читателей ASTRA, в Ростове-на-Дону начался масштабный пожар. Ранее они сообщали о взрыва...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Help, isn't there anybody able to banish this disgusting Trump to some remote, uninhabited island and replace him with a decent, competent person? www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Zelenskyy denounces Trump’s decision to lift diesel sanctions on Russia as ‘weak’ – US politics live
Ukrainian president says ‘peace never comes through weakness’ after Trump signs deal with Putin to release 300,000 tons of Russian diesel
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
You must be one of a very sad, despicable and desperate loser to do this: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Russian attack on bus kills at least 30 people near Ukraine frontline
Governor says Kremlin ‘deliberately targeting civilians’ after strike in Kramatorsk, which also wounded 18 and set second bus on fire
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Even in Russia Kanye West isn't welcome🤣: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/o...
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Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm
Russia’s foreign ministry had called planned shows unacceptable due to rapper’s ‘glorification’ of Adolf Hitler
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Dark Lord Putin, frustrated about the stagnation at 'his' war front, intensifies his horrific terror on defenseless, innocent people. May there ever be justice for his senseless, indescribable barbaric deeds. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months
Emergency power cuts imposed in Kyiv for first time since spring after airstrikes across at least 10 regions ahead of winter. What we know on day 1,681
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another blow in the face of many civilized countries and people: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club
Invitation announced by Marco Rubio is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today aggressive meat- and dairy farmers in Netherlands caused chaos, uproar and fires alongside roads. nos.nl/liveblog/263... Same time also about 10 sabotage actions took place on railways, thus paralysing public transport. Coincidence? I hope the perpetrators are caught and sentenced soon....
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
And how many different ways knows a greedy president-billionaire to sell his soul and the lives and wellbeing of many people: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar Kremlev
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
His government has already been working hard towards the end of times, and now this guy has even admitted it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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JD Vance says he’s doing ‘God’s work – and if that leads to the end times, OK’
Vice-president says on evangelical podcast he would feel ‘not shocked if the antichrist was walking among us’
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Dark Lord is accusing Ukraine of state terrorism. Hilarious, but above all so sad and symbolising his monstrous spirit.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Good question of Jakub Gruba: when will the USA, our ally(?), issue its solidarity statement?
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German police investigating reported explosives at Brandenburg power substation – Europe live
Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Op NPO1 een 'luisteraar' , Frank v.d. Laan, over de noodzaak om als burger voorbereid te zijn op een crisis. Terloops meldt ie dat overheid zelf voedselveiligheid in gevaar brengt door de onrust in de agrarische sector te veroorzaken. Huh, wat een populistische onzin, akkerbouwers laat je 's horen!!
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The scandalous, immoral, wavering Trump administration lets Dark Lord Putin pummle the defenceless citizens of Ukraine to rubble. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens
Ukraine’s military has run out of US Patriot missiles to repel ballistic attacks, which have one aim, the capital’s mayor says: to destroy morale
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What an unbelievable shame for mankind and justice this is😡: "Donald Trump’s administration .. will not finish spending $400m in aid to Ukraine until [.] 2029 [.] Democrats and [.] Republicans have criticised the Pentagon for sitting on aid for Kyiv. The funds still have not been put to use".
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Trump c.s. with their reckless war on Iran achieved: 1. a NATO weakened by Trump's accusations and grieves 2. people being killed, wounded and/or homeless 3. that Iran is now capable of blackmailing international trade 4. Iran's hatred against the west and US rose 5. Financially it's a disaster 😤😭
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The question is EU/NATO, whether you want to be a puppet of this arrogant, selfish, insulting, power abusing and greedy megalomaniac US president or to stand on your own feet and be a strong, futureproof, unbound coalition with equal thinking parties. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit
President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The cowardly, terroristic actions of a merciless dictator who is on the losing side: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Hopefully one day one of Kyiv's own longrange missiles hits back exactly on the spot where it should be. Slava Ukraini!
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Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine capital kill at least eight and injure dozens
Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv with a hotel and several residential buildings on fire
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If this is symbolic of an EU and NATO ‘acting in unison’, I’m holding my breath. Our competitors on the global market will now be rubbing their hands. What a shortsighted nationalistic stupidity. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet
Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I'm still amazed by the support (Trump c.s.) or deeply indifferent attitude of much of the world towards this evil, dark genocide perpetrator. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims
Russian president describes Ukrainian counterpart’s letter as rude and says he sees no point in face-to-face talks
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
& Dictators team up to evade justice: "According to people familiar with the talks, Trump also suggested [....] Xi Jinping that .. US, China and Russia should join forces to challenge the International Criminal Court, noting that their interests align". (source: Ukrainska Pravda, 19th of May 2026).
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
And again Trump and his gang prove where their compass is pointing to. Lacking any humanitarian or ethical responsibility. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil as supply crunch pushes up Brent crude price
Democratic senators called extension ‘indefensible gift’ to Vladimir Putin as supply concerns keep Brent oil above $110 per barrel
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Het demasqué van een geldzuchtige salon activist: wat een knal voor het imago van de milieubeweging. milieudefensie.nl/actueel/dona...
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Donald Pols vertrekt bij Milieudefensie
Algemeen directeur Donald Pols gaat Milieudefensie verlaten. Hij heeft besloten in dienst te treden bij Tata Steel als directeur duurzaamheid.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I support the way Merz is dealing with Trump and his idiocracy. Hopefully this speeds the process of getting less independent of the US. Europe stand firm....! 💪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Though environmentally and socially a disaster, and so sad this is happening, I admire the way Ukraine is finding ways to hurt/hit Russia. Slava Ukraini! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil hub of Tuapse hit for fourth time as environmental disaster mounts
Ukrainian drone attacks on refinery in Black Sea port cause toxic clouds and oil slicks on resort’s coastline; Kyiv to reform army. What we know on day 1,529
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Justice! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Gerechtigheid www.ed.nl/buitenland/a...
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Amerikaanse miljonair (75) jaagt in Afrika op zeldzame antilope, maar wordt vertrapt door olifanten
Een rijke Amerikaanse trofeejager is diep in de Afrikaanse jungle vertrapt door een kudde olifanten. Ernie Dosio (75) was op zoek naar een zeldzame antilopesoort, maar werd plotseling verrast door de ...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Again: Trump doesn't have the cards in this conflict and is "desperarely" extending the ceasefire. Iran doesn't respond, of course. Let him (and the rest of the world) sweat they probably think. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Again: Trump doesn't have the cards in this conflict and is "desperatelly" extending the ceasefire. Iran doesn't respond, of course. Let him (and the rest of the world) sweat they probably think. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Photo: TheGuardian. Tonight's Muppetshow can start.....
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Iran is mocking Trump/US, it seems to have the cards 😆. Sometimes you mess with the wrong opponent. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s military mocks Trump’s claims of ceasefire talks, strikes Gulf states overnight
Iran says it fired missiles at Israel and US forces in bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; military spokesman asks US if it is ‘negotiating with yourselves’
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Waanzin regeert, voor één vogeltje komt de 'natuurliefhebbende' massa in beweging. Collecte ter plekke voor natuur(compensatie) een idee misschien? Deze mensen hebben in elk geval tijd en geld genoeg... www.rtvutrecht.nl/nieuws/40019...
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Eemdijk overspoeld door vogelliefhebbers voor velduil
Vogelspotters trekken met tientallen tegelijk naar Eemdijk. Rond de Maatweg zouden velduilen verscholen zitten. Dit is een bedreigde vogelsoort en daarom zeldzaam, zegt de Vogelbescherming. Maar de ko...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Zo mooi om te zien hoeveel mensen hebben meegedaan. En zo leuk ook om meegedaan te hebben :). www.vogelbescherming.nl/tuinvogeltel...
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Resultaten
Welke vogels zijn er dit jaar allemaal geteld? Bekijk hier de resultaten van de Nationale Tuinvogeltelling en neem zelfs een kijkje in uw eigen tuin!
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
www.ed.nl/show/marius-... Hoog tijd dat ook (vooral) dergelijke elitaire psychopaten zo lang als nodig is - buiten de samenleving - een opknapbeurt krijgen.
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Marius zou vrouwen misbruikt hebben in kelder van koninklijke residentie: ‘Dossier vol seksueel geweld'
Het wordt een van de meest spraakmakende rechtszaken uit de Noorse geschiedenis. Vanaf dinsdag 3 februari staat Marius Borg Høiby (29), de zoon van de Noorse kroonprinses Mette-Marit, terecht voor maa...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I'm Dutch and I am terribly shocked by the lawlessness that appears to rule now in the US and the obviousness by which it is handled by the current 'authority'. Seeing those masked thugs/bandits executing unarmed, peaceful protesting citizens like Alex Pretti is beyond any civilized imagination.🤬
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
A new regime of terror unfolds: edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...
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Live updates: Multiple explosions rock Venezuelan capital Caracas | CNN
A CNN team witnessed several explosions on Saturday night in Caracas, and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity. Follow for live updates.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Contemplate here the durability of a ceasefire accomplished by pressure of Mr. 'Peace' Trump himself: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Fatal Thailand-Cambodia clashes spread along contested border area
Each side has blamed the other for renewed clashes, which have derailed a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
To no surprise, Israel's 'war' in Gaza no used as a justification for ordinary landgrabbing. Nothing new in the world..... www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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‘Yellow line’ that divides Gaza under Trump plan is ‘new border’ for Israel, says military chief
Eyal Zamir said Israel would hold on to current positions, giving it control of more than half of the territory
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202... Really? Is the first ever trillionair (probably) now getting completely drugged by his wealth. Would be a good idea and clear sign to abolish any Tesla or other related Musk item in the EU.
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Elon Musk calls for abolition of EU after X is fined by European Commission
US billionaire Elon Musk has called for the European Union to be "abolished" after the European Commission fined his social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Voorpaginanieuws bij de Volkskrant! Het lijkt de redacteur van het artikel ook zwaar op de maag te liggen, alsof er dit weekeinde niets anders over de politiek te melden viel. www.volkskrant.nl/politiek/het...
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Het ligt de leden zwaar op de maag maar Ouwehand mag Oekraïne met wapens blijven steunen
Na maandenlang intern debat trok PvdD-leider Esther Ouwehand zondag aan het langste eind: zij hoeft haar defensiestandpunt niet wezenlijk te wijzigen. Voor een deel van de partij blijft dat moeilijk t...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
A new step to shovel the principle of truth deeper under the earth: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Hegseth fires top US general after Iran assessment that angered Trump
Jeffrey Kruse ousted as head of DIA, which said US strikes had set back Tehran nuclear program only a few months
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Wasn't Trump the one that wants to 'buy or conquer' Greenland and Canada? Obvious he now grants Putin sovereign parts of Ukrain😡. Very embarrassing and worrying this. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump reportedly to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal
Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas region
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
What a complete and utterly failure this meeting. And a disgrace for humanity, freedom, sovereignty and decency. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump news at a glance: Trump claims ‘great progress’ in Putin talks, DC police takeover scaled back
US president leaves more questions than answers after summit on ending Ukraine war with Vladimir Putin; White House agrees to scale back takeover of DC police department – key US politics stories from...
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Will Trump finally be selling humanity, dignity and decency to his buddy and idol, the mass murdering genocidist Putin? Just for some economical advantage and his self proclaimed peacemaker-image? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ukraine will not give land to ‘occupiers’, says Zelenskyy, as Trump and Putin prepare to meet
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses remarks by US president, who said end to war will involve ‘some swapping of territories’ before announcing meeting
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
"Geruzie bij PvdD leidt tot afsplitsing: nieuwe partij Vrede voor Dieren is geboren". Dat is nou jammer, zo'n op-/afsplitsing. Als we 't bij elk moment of item zo aanpakken hebben we straks 15 miljoen partijtjes die campagne gaan voeren. Enne: Poetin lacht zich rot, Europa zet de deuren open🤣.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The stupidity, fantasy, childishness and impertinence of the current 'leaders' of the US seems limitless. I wonder what they ate for dinner lately? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims
Trump intelligence chief accuses ex-president and others of ‘treasonous conspiracy’ for alleging Russian interference
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Will the childish but very worrying idiocy of this man ever reach a summit before he disappears from the stage? edition.cnn.com/2025/07/12/p...
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Trump says he’s considering revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump reignited a decades-long feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell Saturday, taking to his Truth Social platform to write he was considering revoking her citizenship.
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Some people earn a very 'warm' welcome in their afterlife: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Hegseth falsely cited weapon shortages in halting shipments to Ukraine, Democrats say
Reports indicate defense secretary unilaterally acted to halt shipment even as Pentagon suggested US arsenal is stocked
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Pride march Budapest, so impressive and moving....❤️
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Ton Arends @evertjens.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Still anyone doubting whether this guy is a dictator in the making?? Sending the National Guard in, threatening anybody that doesn't comply with his ideas or 'ambitions'. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump warns Musk of ‘very serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats
US president says he’s ‘too busy doing other things’ to try to reconcile with erstwhile ally and campaign backer
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