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Illimar Lepik von Wirén

@ilvw.bsky.social
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#Estonia #Defence #Ukraine #Cyber #UK #Sweden/Had experience at #UN Security Council/ EU Parliament / Unitas Foundation / EST MoD / EST Gov Office /CCDCOE/FCDO

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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Nendel valimistel on üks küsimus, mis kaalub kõik üle: kuidas hoida ära Keskerakonna ainuvõim Tallinnas. Isamaa on ainus jõud, kel on reaalne võimalus seda teha – hoida Tallinn eestimeelse ja keelsena. Mina kandideerin Kesklinnas. Iga hääl loeb! 🇪🇪 Illimar Lepik von Wirén, nr 906 Isamaa
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Viimastel päevadel on toimunud ootamatu, kuid kauaoodatud pöördepunkt Lääne julgeolekupoliitikas. epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120...
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén: Putinit tabavad isegi Saksa AfD rünnakud. Uus reaalsus koputab uksele
Viimastel päevadel on toimunud ootamatu, kuid kauaoodatud pöördepunkt Lääne julgeolekupoliitikas.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Euroopa Parlamendi saadik ja erukindral Riho Terras juhtis õigesti tähelepanu sellele, et Ameerika Ühendriikide kohalolek Euroopas on hädavajalik. Eestit rahvusvaheliselt esindavad isikud peavad endast andma kõik, et Washingtonis see sõnum kohale jõuaks. arvamus.postimees.ee/8294542/illi...
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ILLIMAR LEPIK VON WIRÉN ⟩ Eesti julgeolekunarratiiv peab rõhuma Ameerika Ühendriikide kohalolule Euroopas
Euroopa Parlamendi saadik ja erukindral Riho Terras juhtis õigesti tähelepanu sellele, et Ameerika Ühendriikide kohalolek Euroopas on hädavajalik. Eestit rahvusvaheliselt esindavad isikud peavad endas...
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Peaministri majandusnõunik Hansson kirjutas hiljuti, et „käibemaksumäära langetamine ei too tarbijale kasu, vaid riigieelarvele palju kahju.“ Pareeriksin sellele seisukohale vastu: käibemaksu langetamine võib õigetes oludes tuua kasu nii tarbijale kui ka riigieelarvele. epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120...
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén: kui oleksime 90ndatel teisiti tegutsenud, oleks meid võinud tabada Ukraina või Gruusia saatus
Optimaalne käibemaksutase jääb 18–19% vahele. Sellest kõrgem tase hakkab majandust pärssima ja riigitulusid tasakaalust välja viima.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
No, Arvo Pärt was not born in the USSR. He was born in Estonia in 1935 — a state that declared independence in 1918 and remained so de iure despite Soviet and Nazi occupations. Estonia was never legitimately part of the USSR. (Photo from a concert leaflet in London.)
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Toomas Hendrik Ilves @ilvestoomas.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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Unless you act, 'it's just rhetoric' — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership
As the U.S. chooses an increasingly hostile posture toward Europe, the U.K. and France have been gearing up to lead the continent's defense without Washington. French President Emmanuel Macron has co...
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
A right-wing influencer who was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to spread Russian propaganda during the 2024 presidential election has been added to the White House press pool. www.thedailybeast.com/tim-pool-was...
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Influencer Paid by Russia Added to White House Press Pool
Tim Pool was one of several conservative social media stars who says he was duped into taking Russian money during the election.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Even after 107 years since the Republic of Estonia was established, I still meet people abroad who, when I mention I’m from Estonia, respond with, ‘Oh, ex-Russia?’ I calmly explain that Estonia is not ex-Russia, only to have them follow up by asking if Riga is the capital. 🫠
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Between 25 and 28 March 1949, more than 22,000 people from Estonia, and nearly 100,000 people across the Baltic states, were violently removed by Russians from their homes and deported in cattle cars to Siberian death camps. Over 70% of those deported were women and children.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
I believe that in the near future, Europe will experience a surge in plausible deniability incidents. They may appear to be accidents, but most will carry the unmistakable scent of Russian sub-threshold warfare.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Meet Franky and Coen, two volunteers from the Netherlands who have turned their passion for helping others into a mission of service in war-torn Ukraine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7pr...
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🇳🇱 Dutch Volunteers Bringing Hope & Fries to Ukraine’s Frontlines 🍟❤️ | The Committed
YouTube video by UATV English
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
A photo which I took on 16 March 2014, when Estonians came together at the Freedom Square in Tallinn to a support concert dedicated to the Ukrainian people and their bravery at Maidan. Two days later, Russia annexed Crimea.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Roman Kruk, who won the national Estonian language Olympiad, is a Ukrainian who has been learning Estonian for just two years. news.err.ee/1609634210/y...
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Young Ukrainian wins national Estonian as a second language olympiad
A Türi student originally from Ukraine has won this year's Estonian as a second language olympiad.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
“If the war in Ukraine does not end with the complete destruction of Russia and a new Nuremberg trial, a predator that has tasted blood will be left to roam freely in the forest.” — Former Prime Minister of Estonia Mart Laar
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 12/03/2025
Greenland says No to joining the US www.politico.eu/article/gree...
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Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
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WIRED @wired.com · 12/03/2025
Um... let's debunk those wild measles claims... Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications that can be fatal. More from experts here:
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This Is How Measles Kills
Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Want to breathe Europe’s cleanest air? Move to Estonia. www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Want to breathe Europe’s cleanest air? Move to Estonia.
Air pollution exceeds safe levels in nearly every EU country — but it’s nothing compared to New Delhi.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 09/03/2025
US defense companies might never be trusted again on.ft.com/3DtQQZs
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Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington support
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
I wonder where Musk gets his ideas from.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Today 81 years ago, Russia bombed Tallinn, Estonia. The first attack saw 300 aircraft drop 3068 bombs, 1725 explosive and 1300 incendiary. Ca 800 killed, of whom ca 600 civilians. More than 20,000 people were left without a shelter, while the military objects were almost untouched.
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Day 1107 of my 3 day war. It is international women's day. I have deprived nearly 900,000 Russian women of intact husbands, brothers, fathers & sons. I remain a master strategist
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
A U.S. president who seems determined to give Putin what he may never have imagined possible—a complete American capitulation in the global struggle, the destruction of NATO, the isolation of a weak Europe, and the reconstitution of the Soviet Union. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
lol, from UK satirical magazine Private Eye
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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 08/03/2025
😂😅
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
#StandUpForScience Friday!
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Putting away the sheep for the night.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 08/03/2025
"Russia’s long-range strikes, by cruise missiles that are among the most costly weapons in its nonnuclear arsenal, are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies" From Graeme Wood www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military
A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
How long till Trump says: "Elon, I may have met him once, don't really know him. Lot of people are saying he's not good." www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
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Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 07/03/2025
US technology, provided by private companies, just ceased to be reliable
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Literacy rates in the Baltics in 1897.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Tusk said the Ukrainian army has 800,000 soldiers, whilst Russia has around 1.3 million and he wants to increase the size of the Polish army, including reservists, to 500,000 from around 200,000 now. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Donald Tusk announces military training plans for all men in Poland
Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
American officials, including in the C.I.A., are concerned about mass closures hampering national security work. And China has overtaken the United States in global diplomatic footprint. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/u...
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State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas
American officials, including in the C.I.A., are concerned about mass closures hampering national security work. And China has overtaken the United States in global diplomatic footprint.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Defected former senior advisor to Putin: “Peace comes only when Russian forces are militarily defeated. If Russian forces are not militarily defeated, peace does not happen. There are no exceptions.” m.youtube.com/watch?si=1Xo...
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The real security guarantees for Ukraine / The US will support the perceived winner, Europe must act
YouTube video by The Racecar Driver
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
A top Russian state television presenter known as Vladimir Putin's 'Iron Doll' is revelling in Donald Trump's decision not to set any conditions on Russia for peace in Ukraine. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Putin's 'iron doll' delights in Trump lack of peace demands
A top Russian state television presenter known as Vladimir Putin's 'Iron Doll' is revelling in Donald Trump's decision not to set any conditions on Russia for peace in Ukraine.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
How to tell if someone has recently moved to Earth from a different galaxy:
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The Road to Hell Is Paved With Russian Resets cepa.org/article/the-...
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The Road to Hell Is Paved With Russian Resets
The US appears on the verge of yet another reset of relations with Russia. History suggests it will lead to broken promises and more war.
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Center for European Policy Analysis @cepa.org · 05/03/2025
The Road to Hell Is Paved With Russian Resets | "The US appears on the verge of yet another reset of relations with Moscow. History suggests it will lead to broken promises and more war." Elena Davlikanova
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The Road to Hell Is Paved With Russian Resets
The US appears on the verge of yet another reset of relations with Russia. History suggests it will lead to broken promises and more war.
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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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Keir Giles @keirgiles.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
‘Who Will Defend Europe?’ has been reviewed in the UK’s Spectator. The review was written sufficiently long ago that it retains a distinct whiff of Trumptimism. thespectator.com/book-and-art...
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Why Europe needs to take the Putin threat more seriously
Giles is fiercely critical of Europe’s passive dependence on US leadership of NATO that has led most countries’ own militaries to atrophy.
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
A Russian flagged cargo vessel is driving back and forth across C-Lion1 comms cable and Nord Stream disused pipelines since last night. She is 22 miles off the coast of Gotland and close to the only east-facing port facilities. There has been anti-naval activity N and S of the position during day.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Toomas Hendrik Ilves @ilvestoomas.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Macron, it turns out, is not French, but Estonian. "Emmanuel Macron, has warned that Russian aggression “knows no borders”, will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe which must prepare in case the US steps away from its side." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Macron warns Russian aggression ‘knows no borders’ in televised address
French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Putin is a dictator, former spy, murderer and con artist. Trump, by contrast, seems easily manipulated. Under these circumstances, it is difficult to imagine how Trump’s behavior would differ if he were indeed compromised by Russia. tomorrowsaffairs.com/trumps-whisp...
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Trump’s Whisper from Moscow: Coincidence or Destiny?
Why does a president who seems to have no firm convictions and whose opinions are so maddeningly unpredictable nonetheless maintain such a positive stance toward Russia?
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
A study carried out by Polish GNSS researchers has determined that the GPS interference observed in the Baltic recently exhibits capabilities beyond commercial grade, and it appears to emanate from ships in transit. maritime-executive.com/article/poli...
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Polish Researchers Detect Ship-Based GPS Jammers in Baltic Sea
A study carried out by Polish GNSS researchers has determined that the GPS interference observed in the Baltic recently exhibits capabilities beyond...
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
What do these two pictures have in common? They portray the few who dare to stand up against the rise of tyranny.
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Illimar Lepik von Wirén @ilvw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Happy Stalin Death Day! When Stalin died on 5 March 1953, the Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians and others, who were either living under occupation of terror or were scattered abroad as refugees, celebrated for weeks. The world became a better place without a bloody dictator.
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