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Andrew S

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Progressive political commentary from South Carolina. Convinced every problem is a self-enrichment scheme until proven otherwise. andrewjsims.substack.com

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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Agreed, it’s a people thing. That was Zelenskyy’s point to Karl: whether Ukraine gets a new leader is up to its people, not Trump.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Bacon wrote that buying Russian fuel is “the wrong answer.” Congress just passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, which Trump signed. Use those sanctions to squeeze Putin, not reward him.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Fitzpatrick plans to introduce the “Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act” to block Russian oil purchases, then collect the 218 signatures needed for a discharge petition to force a House floor vote (CNN).
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Per CNN: Tillis, who is retiring, says the deal is “tarnishing Lindsey Graham’s efforts” and predicted “deadly consequences.” Four Republicans signed the statement demanding Trump “immediately reverse course.”
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Per CNN, the senators’ statement says the decision “runs directly counter to” the 2022 law on Russian energy imports, and the administration did not consult Congress or submit the required justification.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 12h
Seven senators, four GOP, demand Trump “immediately reverse course” on Russian diesel. They say it runs counter to the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports and skipped Congress. Tillis: “deadly consequences.” www.cnn.com/2026/10/11/p...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
Trump at the Clarksville, TN rally: "Trump Ocean" or "Ocean of the Americas." No renaming order issued. Meanwhile, Friday's diesel deal: 300,000+ tons from Russia, immediately. www.wlky.com/article/trum...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
ABC This Week receipts: • Zelenskyy: ready for an energy ceasefire. "Don't attack us. Don't kill our children." • Offer: if Putin gives 60 days total ceasefire, Ukraine organizes elections. • Trump's post: both sides agreed. Senior Ukrainian presidential office source: Kyiv was not informed.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
Trump at the Clarksville, TN rally Saturday: 'We need a river. We need an ocean… Trump Ocean or Ocean of the Americas.' No renaming order has been issued. Yet.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
On Trump saying it's time for Ukraine to get a new president, Zelenskyy told Karl: 'With all respect to President Trump, it's up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader.' Elections are a people thing.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
Zelenskyy on ABC This Week (Oct 11): if Putin gives a 60-day total ceasefire, Ukraine will organize elections. Receipts, unlike the 'energy ceasefire' announcement.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
Same receipt from ABC News' This Week (Oct 11): a senior Ukrainian presidential office source told ABC that Ukraine was not informed of any alleged energy agreement and learned of it from social media. Trump's post says both sides agreed. Kyiv says it has no info.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 14h
Politico headline check: a senior Ukrainian presidential office source told ABC News this Sunday that Kyiv was not informed of any energy ceasefire and learned of it from social media. Headline writers may want a 'per Trump' in there.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Viral claim: Greek tanker Minerva Zen (IMO 9410909) is hauling Russian diesel to Wilmington. Updated tracking: it's carrying UAN fertilizer for EuroChem, not diesel. Left St. Petersburg Sept 22, 17 days before the Oct 9 announcement. Unrelated to OFAC's diesel license. Receipts before vibes.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Zelenskyy briefed von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy sites after Trump's "ENERGY CEASEFIRE" announcement, including Kyiv and Kharkiv. Von der Leyen: full support for a ceasefire protecting food and energy infrastructure. Macron: Russia "continues to reject it." Moscow hasn't confirmed.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Von der Leyen after Sunday's call: full support for Zelenskyy's call for a ceasefire that protects food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia. Moscow still hasn't confirmed Trump's version.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Macron: France supports a genuine energy truce Ukraine is willing to agree to. "At this stage, Russia continues to reject it, further intensifying its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure."
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Not yet. Moscow hasn't confirmed Trump's claim (WSJ/Reuters). Zelenskyy's readout: after the announcement, Russia hit a Kyiv power plant with a Shahed (outages in many districts), then struck Kharkiv energy facilities.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 16h
Updated tracking: the Minerva Zen is carrying urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilizer for EuroChem North America, not diesel. Shipment is unrelated to the OFAC diesel license. It left St. Petersburg Sept 22, 17 days before the Oct 9 announcement.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
Even Mike Pence is calling Trump’s Russian diesel deal a “betrayal” of Lindsey Graham’s legacy and telling him to rescind it. Graham’s sanctions law was signed weeks ago. OFAC license for Russian diesel runs through April 2027. Midterms first, allies later.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
Trump declared “ENERGY CEASEFIRE” effective immediately. Zelensky told Axios it “was news for me.” Russia hasn’t confirmed. Minutes later, a Russian drone hit Kyiv’s Thermal Power Plant-6, knocking out 200 MW. Receipts: www.axios.com/2026/10/11/t...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
FT, citing a senior official close to Zelenskyy: "No one has heard of any ceasefire." Trump's post says "Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" Kyiv crews are still restoring power and water.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
Zelenskyy's ask is simple: "if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree." Russia hasn't commented publicly (BBC). Minutes after Trump's announcement, a Russian drone hit Kyiv's Thermal Power Plant-6.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
No terms, no start time. Zelenskyy: "The ceasefire announcement was news for me... please tell us when the ceasefire begins." Russia has yet to comment publicly (BBC). Minutes later, a Russian drone hit Kyiv's Thermal Power Plant-6.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 21h
Kyiv has no information about it. Zelenskyy called it "news for me." Minutes after Trump's announcement, a Russian UAV hit Kyiv's Thermal Power Plant-6, knocking out 200 MW. Ceasefire by press release.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
EU adopts its largest Russia sanctions package Monday: 1,600 listings on the military-industrial complex, per Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson. Same weekend, Trump suspended Russian diesel sanctions through April 7. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Zelenskyy: Russia's "thanks" for the diesel deal was five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. At least 20 dead, three of them children. Trump: "I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal." www.cnbc.com/2026/10/10/t...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Per CNBC, Trump's answer was that Ukraine should get "a new leader who can make a deal." Zelenskyy's count of Russia's "thanks": five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Per CNBC, Ukrainian officials put the Zaporizhzhia toll at 20+ killed, three of them children. Zelenskyy's read on the diesel deal: Russia said "thanks" by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Receipts: CNBC has Trump saying "I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal." Same day, Ukrainian officials said Russian strikes killed at least 20 in Zaporizhzhia, three of them children.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Per Axios, Kyiv's team heard about the diesel deal from Witkoff and Kushner in Miami on Friday. Treasury's license runs through April 2027. Trump's own volume numbers: 300k+ tons now, 500k in November, 1M after.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
For the record, her Fox & Friends line: the diesel deal "works toward peace," and she agreed Zelenskyy was an "ingrate" for hitting the refineries funding Putin's war. Podium debut Monday.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Trump's own numbers: 300k+ tons now, 500k in November, 1M after. The Treasury license runs through April 2027. Good luck explaining "Putin's diesel" at the pump.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
New WH press secretary Katie Zacharia on Fox & Friends Weekend: the Russian diesel deal "works toward peace." Said that right after the host called Zelenskyy an "ingrate" for hitting the refineries funding Putin's war, and she agreed. Podium debut Monday.
crooksandliars.com
Fox Host Spouts Russian Talking Points On Ukraine War
Fox's Rachel Campos-Duffy claimed there have been a million kids killed on the Russian side as our new gaslighting Press Sec nodded along.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Axios: Ukraine spent Friday on an energy ceasefire, then Witkoff and Kushner said Trump was lifting Russian diesel sanctions anyway, since Kyiv kept hitting Putin's refineries. Zelenskyy: "not fair and not honest." Moscow still won't commit to restarting talks. Peace process, America First.
axios.com
U.S. official: Trump cut deal with Putin after Zelensky ignored his requests
Zelensky "misread the room," the official said.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Zelensky says the diesel deal helps Moscow fund the war, and Russia just killed 20 people, including 3 children, in Zaporizhzhia (Al Jazeera). Treasury's license runs through April 7. Trump's response: Ukraine needs a new president.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump after Zelensky slammed the Russia diesel deal: "I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president." Trump also said Zelensky "better damn well stop" hitting Russian refineries, while Treasury licensed Russian diesel through April 7. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump says Zelensky "better damn well stop" hitting Russian refineries, while U.S. diesel sits around $6.28 a gallon (AAA). The midterm price fix, apparently, is licensing Russian diesel. Receipts.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president for objecting to a deal that lets Russian diesel into U.S. markets through April 7. Putin's envoy calls it "iconic and historic." Ally management, 2026 edition.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Pew: Trump at 30% approve / 68% disapprove, lowest of his second term. Among 30–44s, Enten (CNN) has his net at −36, from +5 in 2024. The midterm "fix the pump with Putin's diesel" plan is going great. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
Trump approval sinks to 30 percent in new survey
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to 30 percent in a new Pew Research survey, amid growing dissatisfaction with his handling of foreign policy, the economy and immigration enforcement. Sixt…
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Treasury's temporary license on Russian diesel runs until about April 7, 2027. Zelenskyy: easing sanctions "plays into Russia's hands." Sanctions law, meet the waiver.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump says Hasan 'absolutely deserves' the firing squad, hasn't decided on the livestream, and "I don't really care how he goes as long as he goes." Vance won't watch. Execution set for Dec. 3.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Receipts: Judge J. Paul Oetken temporarily blocked the deportation. Before that, ICE took Oscar Bergal from Allen Hospital in an unmarked vehicle, bound for detention outside NY.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Mullin admitted Friday that agents did not know a 5-year-old was in the car. Tisch's count: at least seven rounds. Not a defense.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump still hasn't decided whether to livestream a firing squad. Hegseth announced public execution theater. Even Republicans are calling it what it is — the kind of spectacle Iran and jihadists put on. www.dw.com/en/trump-wei...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Homeland Security admits ICE didn't know a 5-year-old was in the car when agents opened fire in Marble Hill. Construction vests. Masks. At least seven rounds into a Honda with a kid in the back seat. www.amny.com/news/ice-sho...
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Same day, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif renewed his pitch for Trump, hoping the U.S. President's efforts receive "due recognition this time." Congrats to Navi Pillay.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Sen. Blumenthal: "directly contrary to Congress's intent." Trump signed the Graham sanctions law three weeks ago, and Treasury's diesel license runs until April 7. Congress wrote the rules. The waiver came later.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Zelenskyy on the diesel license: "Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged." Trump signed the Graham sanctions law just three weeks ago.
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Andrew S @hmniajs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Three weeks after Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, Treasury licensed Russian diesel supply until April 7. Sen. Blumenthal: "directly contrary to Congress's intent." Zelenskyy: "an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged." www.cnbc.com/2026/10/09/t...
cnbc.com
Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."
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