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Katri Pynnöniemi

@katri.bsky.social
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Professor, Mannerheim Chair of Russian Security Studies, University of Helsinki and National Defence University of Finland

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 27/06/2026
⚡️ Update: Ukraine's Flamingo missiles reportedly strike key Russian military plant in Volgograd. The reported strike targeted a major defense enterprise that manufactures launchers for the Yars and Topol-M strategic missile systems.
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Ukraine's Flamingo missiles reportedly strike key Russian military plant in Volgograd
The reported strike targeted a major defense enterprise that manufactures launchers for the Yars and Topol-M strategic missile systems, as well as launchers for the Iskander-M tactical ballistic missi...
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 25/04/2026
⚡️ Update: 4 killed, over 30 injured in mass Russian attack across Ukraine. Russian forces deployed 666 drones and missiles against Dnipro and other cities, the Air Force reported after a massive overnight strike.
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4 killed, 32 injured as Russia launches mass strike at Dnipro, other cities across Ukraine
Russia launched one of its largest aerial strikes on Ukraine overnight on April 25, killing at least four people and injuring at least 32, officials reported.
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hromadske @hromadske.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In a number of Russian regions, authorities have begun compiling lists of “volunteers,” primarily consisting of individuals who owe money for housing and utility services. Students are also being recruited to serve in the Russian army, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.
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The Moscow Times @themoscowtimes.com · 26/03/2026
Authorities said that an industrial site was damaged in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery.
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Major Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region Reportedly Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Strike - The Moscow Times
Ukrainian drones are believed to have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the northwestern Leningrad region early Thursday, coming after days of repeated strikes on nearby oil terminals t...
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hromadske @hromadske.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The European Commission has launched a process to enable the European Union to become a co-founder of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 17/03/2026
Russia unveils plans to resettle occupied Ukrainian territories, media reports #Ukraine
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Russia unveils plans to resettle occupied Ukrainian territories, media reports
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Kori Schake @kschake.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Just a reminder that the Washington Treaty defines the geography of NATO’s mutual defense pledge — at U.S. insistence in 1949 — to prevent allies from committing us to their wars outside of Europe.
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Christopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 12/03/2026
The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has concluded the the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities, as well as enforced disappearances, amount to crimes against humanity. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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UN Commission concludes that deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities, as well as enforced disappearances, amount to crimes against humanity
GENEVA/VIENNA– Russian authoriti es committed the crimes against humanity of deportation and forcible transfer of children, and of their enforced disappearance, the Independent International Commissio...
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.eurosky.social · 09/03/2026
Opinion: "The US, UK, France, Germany, Canada, and other like-minded allies must form a coalition to cooperatively and immediately employ Moscow’s sovereign assets on Ukraine’s behalf", writes Michael F.Bennet at @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/opinion/puti...
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Putin has no plans to stop. Ukraine needs Russia's frozen assets more than ever | Euractiv
The US, UK, France, Germany, Canada, and other like-minded allies must form a coalition to cooperatively and immediately employ Moscow’s sovereign assets on Ukraine’s behalf
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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Was browsing the Eisenhower Library site this morning trying to find a quote I remembered. President Eisenhower, WW2 military hero: “In my opinion, there is no such thing as a preventive war… none has yet explained how war prevents war.”
"War is mankind's most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men. Though you follow the trade of the warrior, you do so in the spirit of Washington -- not of Genghis Khan. For Americans, only threat to our way of life justifies resort to conflict."
Graduation Exercises at the United States
Military Academy, 6/3/47
"Possibly my hatred of war blinds me so that I cannot comprehend the arguments they adduce. But, in my opinion, there is no such thing as a preventive war.
Although this suggestion is repeatedly made, none has yet explained how war prevents war. Worse than this, no one has been able to explain away the fact that war creates the conditions that beget war."
Remarks at Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 10/19/50 [DDE's Pre-Presidential Papers, Principal File, Box
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Katri Pynnöniemi @katri.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"countries will jointly plan for how an evacuation of people across land borders can be carried out. This includes reviewing transport, border controls, evacuation corridors, the reception and registration of people..." www.government.se/press-releas...
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Increased protection for the civilian population in the Baltic Sea and Nordic region
Sweden has signed a memorandum of understanding on protecting the civilian population of the Baltic Sea region and the Nordic countries, together...
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Meduza in English @meduza.io · 23/02/2026
“Talankin and Borenstein have hit a raw nerve with this documentary, intentionally or not.” Read Meduza film critic Anton Dolin’s review of the BAFTA-winning “Mr. Nobody Against Putin.” meduza.io/en/feature/2...
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A Russian teacher filmed classroom war propaganda, and the smuggled footage is now an Oscar-nominated documentary. But émigrés are split. — Meduza
This year’s Oscar nominees for best international feature film include the documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” assembled from footage smuggled out of Russia in 2024 by its creator, Pavel…
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Andrej Matisak @matisaksk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
#Ukraine's MFA statement on energy blackmail by the governments of #Hungary and #Slovakia mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zaya... #Russia #Putinswar
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine - MFA statement on energy blackmail by the governments of Hungary and Slovakia
Ukraine rejects and condemns the ultimatums and blackmail by the governments of Hungary and the Slovak Republic regarding energy supplies between our countries
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 18/02/2026
Ukraine’s military intelligence has published the identities of individuals and organizations allegedly involved in a russian state-backed program that removes Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories under the guise of cultural excursions. united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Ukraine Names Russian Officials Behind Program Removing Children From Occupied Territories
HUR names people and groups tied to Russia’s “Cultural Map 4+85” scheme moving Ukrainian children from occupied areas via “excursions”.
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The Insider @theins.press · 18/02/2026
Suppliers of death: The Insider identifies another 160 companies making purchases on behalf of the Russian military If these were all to be added to sanctions lists at the same time, it could deal a serious blow to Russia’s military production.
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Suppliers of death: The Insider identifies another 160 companies making purchases on behalf of the Russian military
The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom face two main difficulties when imposing sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s military production. First, it is not always clear which g...
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𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Wow.
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
POST-MUNICH ROUNDUP This was an important conference. Rubio, Walz tried their best to reassure Europe that they weren’t about to abandon the continent, while making it perfectly clear it was up to the continent to defend itself without America - the burden sharing argument. That’s something every
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 16/02/2026
Ukrainian civilian casualties surged by 26% in 2025, say researchers ✍️ Dan Sabbagh, Defence and security editor Figures said to reflect increased russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Ukrainian civilian casualties surged by 26% in 2025, say researchers
Exclusive: Figures said to reflect increased Russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure
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Jana Zikmundova @jzk55.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
"This focus on the short-term is largely justified. Europe needs at least five to ten years to rearm, while according to NATO’s own estimates, Russia may attempt an incursion into NATO territory in as soon as four. The current European response still lacks urgency and strategic vision." #WakeUpCall
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 15/02/2026
That the European establishment lept to their feet to give Marco Rubio a standing ovation at #MSC is a prime example of what I wrote about last week. He insulted them and promised to break Europe apart. But they desperately sought comfort in his words about America & Europe sharing a common culture
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Europeans are getting blue pilled by MAGA
The far right has unleashed a lobbying blitz in Brussels telling lawmakers to calm down and ride the Trump train. The European penchant for inaction makes their narrative a tempting pill to swallow.
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Anders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · 13/02/2026
Then do something about it. Graham keeps talking about supporting Ukraine and putting pressure on Russia, but nothing happens.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Epstein advanced Russian goals on behalf of a Russia-aligned network of contacts. "What We've Learned from the Latest Epstein Documents" This is essential reading from David Troy. america2.news/what-weve-le...
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What We've Learned from the Latest Epstein Documents
As our investigative series on the Epstein network continues, the latest evidence sheds light on new facts and ongoing themes.
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Artur Rehi @arturrehi.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
by the end of February. Malta and Greece play key but different roles in the functioning of the so-called shadow fleet used to export Russian oil in circumvention of sanctions. Malta is one of the world’s largest ship registries and a classic flag-of-convenience jurisdiction.
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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
It is not in Europe’s interest to join the talks in order to become a party to a bad deal that would increase the likelihood of a new invasion of Ukraine or even a broader war on the continent, writes Kristi Raik. @kristiraik.bsky.social
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A special representative of Europe for Russia—to do what? - International Centre for Defence and Security
While another round of peace talks was being held between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Abu Dhabi, Europe was debating whether to appoint a special envoy to these talks. There are public disagreement...
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Eto Buziashvili @buziashvili.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Brilliant work here by @checkfirst.network.
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Unveiling GRU's Information Operations Troops with OSINT and Medals  - CheckFirst
We tracked the infrastructure of one of the most secretive units of Russian intelligence by using phaleristics (i.e. the academic study of medals and military decorations) and traditional OSINT techni...
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SPRAVDI - Stratcom Centre @stratcomcentre.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
That time the IMF bailed out Russia amidst its 1998 implosion with $5 billion and it was immediately all stolen, sent to Switzerland, then on to a series of front companies all over the world. web.archive.org/web/20080617...
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Vatnik Soup @vatniksoup.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Russians are trying to rewrite history on Wikipedia. Because it's the #1 source of training data for AI systems, it can also be used to "poison" platforms like ChatGPT and Claude AI.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Trump is badly losing the war over ICE, not just on the streets, but also in the culture. As Bad Bunny shows, this has become a culture war unto itself. Trump-MAGA's initial hubris has been utterly deflated. I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2062...
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Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness
MAGA’s hatred of the Super Bowl halftime performer reflects a hubris about what parts of the culture are “theirs.” But those assumptions are proving more wrong every day.
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Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
This ⬇️
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Katri Pynnöniemi @katri.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Kuunnelkaa edes Kulebaa! (dialogian-puuhaajat) Putin "is seeking an opportunity to inflict embarrassment and humiliation. European leaders may pretend that they have enough influence to speak to him seriously, but he has no such intention." balticsentinel.eu/8411524/dmyt...
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Dmytro Kuleba on the Idea of Talking Directly to Russia: The Only Outcome of This Conversation Would Be Europe’s Humiliation
Dmytro Kuleba on the Idea of Talking Directly to Russia: The Only Outcome of This Conversation Would Be Europe’s Humiliation
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Katri Pynnöniemi @katri.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
"The Insider and Novaya Gazeta Europe studied the structure and content of the German-language Telegram ecosystem and found that these channels are part of a single, well-organized disinformation network controlled from the Kremlin and linked to Russian intelligence agencies."
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Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
New: We published another translated KGB training manual, this one about Moscow's use of 'compatriots' abroad. A highly relevant topic. Expertly introduced by my friend Dr. Kevin Riehle. You can subscribe to Foreign Office here: macspaunday.substack.com/p/moscows-co...
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Inside Moscow's Compatriots Policy
How the KGB instrumentalized the Soviet diaspora for intelligence work
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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I quite often post the map showing approximate flight paths of Russia's missiles and drones after the worst attacks. This time, Ukraine is almost invisible under the multi-coloured lines - I don't remember it being that bad before.
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The Insider @theins.press · 06/02/2026
“Programs about Christ followed by beatings half to death”: Kherson’s ex-mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko on his years in Russian captivity The ex-mayor described how he was pressured to cooperate, and how men went mad in prison, unable to withstand torture.
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“Programs about Christ followed by beatings half to death”: Kherson’s ex-mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko on his years in Russian captivity
Former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko returned to Ukraine on Aug. 24, 2025, after spending nearly three and a half years in Russian captivity. After Russia’s seizure of Kherson in March 2022, occ...
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Mikko @kiurumikko.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
@vihreat.fi katseet Kanta-Hämeeseen. yle.fi/a/74-20098971
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Torronsuon kansallispuiston ympärillä pörräävät kaivosyhtiöiden helikopterit huolestuttavat kulttuuriväkeä
Torronsuon kansallispuiston ympäristön koeporaukset arveluttavat kulttuuriväkeä. Tammelan Portaan taidetapahtuma järjestää seminaarin heinäkuun lopussa.
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Iikka Korhonen @iikkakorhonen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
There are many uses for crypto currencies, I am sure. Like hiding illicit transactions. 🇷🇺 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Inside the Russian Monopoly money network moving billions over borders
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Inside the Russian Monopoly money network moving billions over borders
Kremlin-linked business founded in late 2024 is helping companies transact abroad despite western restrictions
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 04/02/2026
The war is set to forever change Ukrainian society. "The steel porcupine: How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war. That means a permanent massive army, heavy investment in the latest drone and missile technology, and domestic arms production." www.politico.eu/article/stee...
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The steel porcupine: How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war
Ukraine’s Plan B is to be able to protect itself if allied security guarantees prove worthless.
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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 04/02/2026
Russia strikes Kyiv's CHPP-5 with ballistic missiles overnight, leaving 1,129 buildings without heat and electricity – officials #Ukraine
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Russia strikes Kyiv's CHPP-5 with ballistic missiles overnight, leaving 1,129 buildings without heat and electricity – officials
Kyiv’s Darnytsia combined heat and power plant (CHPP), which had been focused exclusively on heat production for residents, was heavily damaged by a Russian strike overnight that involved five ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported. He visited the facility on Tuesday together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Last night saw russia’s most massive combined strike on Ukraine this year. The approximate routes of missiles and drones:
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Christophe Kopp @chkopp.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
"European Union has imposed restrictive measures against several individuals amid continued hybrid activity by Russia. The sanctions list includes television hosts Dmitry Guberniev, Katerina Andreyeva, Maria Sittel, and Pavel Zarubin." mezha.net/eng/bukvy/uk...
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Ukrainian Intelligence Exposes Five Russian Propaganda Figures Supporting War | Ukraine news - #Mezha
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence and Disinformation Center revealed five Russian public figures supporting the war against Ukraine, urging international sanctions against these propaganda agents.
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Oras Tynkkynen @orastynkkynen.vihreat.fi · 01/02/2026
Viikon 206 Ukraina-tuki menee Karavanen Ukrainan ja Ukrainan Helsingin-lähetystön yhteiskeräykseen #PowerToUkraine2026. Sillä kerätään varoja varaenergian toimittamiseen Venäjän iskujen takia värjötteleville ukrainalaisille. #WeStandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraine #Ukraina
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Peter Beaumont @petersbeaumont1.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
My piece from Kherson, where safety means a life undercover in basements or under drone nets. The Russians are on the other side of the river and attacks are constant. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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‘It’s not just about surviving’: the Ukrainian frontline city where life goes on under cover
Whether in streets draped in anti-drone nets or deep in urban basements, Kherson residents go about their everyday activities with the constant threat of Russian bombing
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Katri Pynnöniemi @katri.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Welcome - and please follow us, to learn about future activities!
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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 29/01/2026
Supermarkets in Desniansky district of Kyiv to switch to 24-hour mode, work as Invincibility Points #Ukraine
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Supermarkets in Desniansky district of Kyiv to switch to 24-hour mode, work as Invincibility Points
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has appealed to retail chains to support residents of the Desniansky district of Kyiv and organize round-the-clock operation of individual grocery supermarkets, the ministry’s press service reported.
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AmplifyUkraine 🔱🇺🇦 @amplifyukraine.eu · 29/01/2026
German authorities raid Deutsche Bank in money-laundering probe linked to Roman Abramovich #Ukraine
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German authorities raid Deutsche Bank in money-laundering probe linked to Roman Abramovich
German authorities have searched Deutsche Bank as part of an investigation tied to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, Spiegel reported . On Wednesday morning, about 30 officers from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), acting on orders from prosecutors, searched the bank’s Frankfurt headquarters and its Berlin office. The Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office said it is investigating unidentified Deutsche Bank executives and employees on suspicion of money laundering. Investigators believe the lender previously maintained business ties with foreign companies suspected of being used for money laundering. According to Spiegel, the searches are connected to firms that investigators associate with Abramovich, who has been on the European Union sanctions list since spring 2022. A lawyer for Abramovich said: “Our client is not aware of any investigations by German authorities in this matter.” He added that Abramovich has always acted in accordance with applicable national and international laws and regulations, and that any claims to the contrary are “false and damaging to the oligarch’s reputation.” Deutsche Bank confirmed investigative actions on its premises and said it is fully cooperating with authorities, while declining to comment further. In December last year, UK authorities demanded that Abramovich direct £2.5 billion ($3.35 billion) from the sale of soccer club Chelsea to “any assistance” for Ukraine, threatening to take the matter to court if he refused.
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 29/01/2026
russia’s occupation courts hand Ukrainians in occupied territories 14–18+ year sentences on fabricated “treason” or “sabotage” charges for minor acts like donations or alleged info sharing. Civilians - elderly, women, teens targeted in trials that lack evidence khpg.org/en/1608815472
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Increasingly absurd charges used for Russia’s monstrous sentences against Ukrainians on occupied territory
Why bother with credibility when sentences are guaranteed and when lawlessness only heightens the maximum terror against the population?
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Andreas Umland @umland.eurosky.social · 28/01/2026
Oleksa Drachewych argues that Russia’s instrumentalization of its memory of WWII has played a significant role in leading Russian forces to commit similar atrocities in its war against Ukraine. ibidem-Verlag Columbia University Press www.ibidem.eu/Fachgebiete/...
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Okay, so this is an authoritarian playbook trick, once the evidence is overwhelming say everyone needs to wait for the official investigation then either fix it or attack it when its completed. Same shit Russian pulled with MH17 and chemical attacks in Syria, very predictable.
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Christopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 27/01/2026
The Trump admin has indicated to Ukraine that US security guarantees are contingent on Kyiv first agreeing a peace deal that would likely involve ceding the Donbas region to Russia… Scoop with FT comrades @maxseddon.bsky.social @henryjfoy.ft.com @a-mackinnon.bsky.social
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US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory
[FREE TO READ] Washington signalled Kyiv would receive more backing after any withdrawal from the Donbas, say people familiar with talks
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