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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe - ask your MP to be at the debate, and push to rejoin the EU www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
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Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Steve Murdoch @profmurdoch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dear @andyburnham.bsky.social , Please watch Love Actually before your meeting with #Trump. Get some inspiration .... youtu.be/WITlM2pY_a4?... #POTUS #UK #USA @labouruk.bsky.social @ukgovcomms.bsky.social
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Love Actually Scene - Hugh grant Speech
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Late Saturday morning in Kyiv. Ballistic missiles. I’m at the metro station, waiting until the threat is over so I can cross the Dnipro River. There is a discussion about Crimea I want to listen to. I may be on time or not. I may go or not.
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 24/03/2026
Trump Bulls**ts About Iran Negotiations & Throws ICE Into Airport Chaos Mix youtu.be/lhzCmOlHJBw
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Trump Bulls**ts About Iran Negotiations & Throws ICE Into Airport Chaos Mix | The Daily Show
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sebastian Graf to the IMH at @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social! His research sits at the intersection of memory, war and digitality. He will be using this research stay to develop a postdoc project on societal responses to war, crisis and geopolitical change in Europe.
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Dear Friends, Please find in the link below the IMH International Seminar Series programme for the Spring Term 2026. Zoom links to follow, but for now please put these dates in your diary. We look forward to seeing you in person or online. www.linkedin.com/posts/instit... 🗃️ #MilHist #Skystorians
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#internationalisation | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
Dear Friends, Please find below the IMH International Seminar Series for the Spring Term 2026. Zoom links to follow in due course, but for now please put these dates in your diary. We look forward to ...
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
On 1 October, We host Dr Nicola Martin from @uhihistory.bsky.social who will discuss: “The British Army and interpretations of the Laws of War in the eighteenth century” Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit... #Skystorians #EarlyModern #17thC #MilHist #LAW @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The underground “ATESH” movement sabotaged a railway near Yekaterinburg, over 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine, paralyzing train traffic along Russia's strategic supply lines This hub funneled ammo, armored vehicles, fuel to frontlines and factories euromaidanpress.com/2025/09/17/u...
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Ukrainian partisans near Yekaterinburg cut all Russia’s strategic supply lines 2,087 km from frontlines
ATESH saboteurs disrupt ammunition, fuel, and troop movements.
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Welcome to our next IMH research seminar on 17 September. Ody Dwicahyo, PhD student (University of Leiden), will discuss "Rationalizing War in Early Modern Indonesia: Insights from the Javanese Court of Mataram, 1680s–1708 www.linkedin.com/posts/instit... #Skystorians #EarlyModern
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Dear friends, We look forward to welcoming you our next IMH International Military History Seminar!   Our guest speaker this week is Ody Dwicahyo (Ph.D. Student, University of Leiden University, The… ...
Dear friends, We look forward to welcoming you our next IMH International Military History Seminar!   Our guest speaker this week is Ody Dwicahyo (Ph.D. Student, University of Leiden University, The N...
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
IMH just held its 2nd Military History Network Conference. This time co-hosted & held in Warsaw University. 5x National Defence Universities and 6x Civilian partner Institutions met over 3x great days. @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social #Skystorians #MilHist www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
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#internationalisation | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
The Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS) recently held its 2nd International Military History Network Workshop - co-hosted & funded by the University of Warsaw, Wydzi...
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Bloody hell... www.wsj.com/tech/ai/chat...
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He Had Dangerous Delusions. ChatGPT Admitted It Made Them Worse.
OpenAI’s chatbot self-reported that it blurred the line between fantasy and reality with a man on the autism spectrum. The company says ‘stakes are higher’ for vulnerable people.
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
The IMH International Seminar Series is back in August 2025. The full list of confirmed speakers is on the link here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit... @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social @svenskhistoria.bsky.social @flatpacksweden.bsky.social @rusi.bsky.social #Skystorians #MilHist 🗃️
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SAVE THE DATES! | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
SAVE THE DATES! The IMH International Military History Seminar Autumn schedule 2025 is out! The time, unless otherwise stated, is 3pm CET. Join in person or online. 13 August - Heather Salter (Nor...
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Helpful analysis of June 14th and a prod to action from Jeff Isaac www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-t...
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No Kings: Stand Against Trump’s Un-American Birthday Bash
He claims it’s about the Army, but it’s really about him.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 13/06/2025
Israel has officially launched an attack on Iran; with reports of massive, back-to-back explosions rocking Tehran tonight.
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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
“I’m very disappointed in Russia. I’m disappointed in Ukraine also.” – Donald Trump Mr. Trump, we’re disappointed in you too. You promised to end the war — yet instead of holding the aggressor accountable, you pressure the victim. Ukraine didn’t start this war. It’s fighting to survive.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
”Colby has told the UK and other European allies to focus more on the Euro-Atlantic region and reduce their activity in the Indo-Pacific region.” Look, the Brits and the French have overseas territories they’re responsible to defend. Can’t just tell them to ”reduce their activity”
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12/06/2025
⚡️G7 ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US support, Reuters reports. Most G7 members are prepared to lower the Russian oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel even without U.S. support, Reuters reported on June 12.
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G7 ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US support, Reuters reports
Most G7 members are prepared to lower the Russian oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel even without U.S. support, Reuters reported on June 12.
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
IMH's @profmurdoch.bsky.social presented a Keynote lecture at the UHI REMRA conference today. Looking forward to IMHs next speaker on day two (12 June) by @nataliesmith.bsky.social on Swedish assimilation strategies for Roma and Sámi people in the #18thC @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
IMH's @nataliesmith.bsky.social gave a paper on assimilation strategies for Roma and Sámi people in #18thC Sweden at the @insuhi.bsky.social REMRA conference. Themes included religious conversion, placing Roma children in state care and military service @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
Assimilation strategies for Roma and Sami people in 18th century Sweden Gananders perception of Roma people in Sweden
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It looks like I fell asleep around 4 am. I woke up, checked the news. Then called my aunt in Ternopil, they were under heavy attack as well. Alive. Our flats undamaged. russia launched 407 drones and 44 missiles. Three firefighters were killed in Kyiv 💔
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Peter Foster @pmdfoster.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
BBC: “US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting” The Trump war on universities hots up. Chilling. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
The state department says the policy will have "significant implications" for embassies and consulates.
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Morning from Kyiv! Yes, there was a drone attack again at night. I had my warcoffee with a simple thought: Go ahead! Tell the story of your country! Tell the story of your war. Somebody will hear. Oleksa Novakivskyi, Harvest, 1925
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 18/05/2025
⚡Russia detains oil tanker leaving Estonian port. "Today's incident shows that Russia continues to behave unpredictably," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said. Estonia will redirect port traffic through its own territorial waters as a precaution.
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Russia detains oil tanker leaving Estonian port
"Today's incident shows that Russia continues to behave unpredictably," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said. Estonia will redirect port traffic through its own territorial waters.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 16/05/2025
⚡️Explosions rock occupied Crimea as drone attack reportedly sets Russian ammo depot on fire.
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Explosions rock occupied Crimea as drone attack reportedly sets Russian ammo depot on fire
A fire broke out at an ammunition depot in the village of Perevalne in Russian-occupied Crimea following a series of explosions during a drone attack on the morning of May 16, the Crimean Wind Telegra...
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Ukraine Support 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @blue24world.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
This morning, the 🇷🇺 enemy carried out a ballistic strike on 🇺🇦 Kyiv Rescuers are eliminating the consequences in Darnytsia, Obolonsky, and Solomyansky districts. 128 firefighters and 27 units of fire and rescue equipment are currently involved #PutinWarCriminal #Ukraine #Russia
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Early in the morning, Kyiv and the rest of Ukraine were under a ballistic and missile attack from russia. Some damages were reported in Kyiv, and three people were injured. I've had my #warcoffee and am grateful to the air defence for the new day.
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Jay in Kyiv @jayinkyiv.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Timothy, murdered by Russians, yesterday in Kryvyi Rih.
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Ukraine Support 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @blue24world.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Heading to #HandsOff Protest in Mamaroneck, NY 🇺🇸
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Tymofii - 3 y.o. Radyslav - 7 y.o. Arina - 7 y.o. Herman - 9 y.o. Mykyta - 15 y.o. Alina - 15 y.o. Danylo - 15 y.o. Kostiantyn - 16 y.o. Mykyta - 17 y.o. RIP Ukrainian children whom Russia killed in Zelenskyy's hometown Kryvyi Rih on 4 April. 📷 SVOI Kryvyi Rih
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Ukraine Support 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @blue24world.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#HandsOff 🇺🇸 Boston doesn’t play when democracy is on the line. 🇺🇸 Protest against Trump- Musk Regime!
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
We see you all! Incredible turnout so far across the country — current estimates put participation at around 750,000 and counting! More accurate numbers are still coming in, with many events yet to begin.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Lesson 13: "Practice corporeal politics... Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them." ***There will be chances to practice corporeal politics all over the USA on April 5th.*** Find yours here: handsoff2025.com
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Just going to repost my essay "Decapitation Strike" from November. We are living through it now. snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
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Decapitation Strike
Preserving America from Trump's Appointments
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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We thank @johnfsullivan.bsky.social for joining the IMH seminar tonight and giving us a Master Class on Sun Tzu - and the importance of precise translations and proper academic context. Many of us will now be revising both our thoughts and our reading lists! 🗃️ @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 13/03/2025
⚡️EU parliament accuses US of 'blackmailing' Ukraine in joint declaration. The declaration accuses the U.S. of trying "to negotiate a ceasefire and peace agreement with Russia over the heads of Ukraine and other European states."
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EU parliament accuses US of 'blackmailing' Ukraine in joint declaration
The declaration accuses the U.S. of trying "to negotiate a ceasefire and peace agreement with Russia over the heads of Ukraine and other European states."
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
My #proofofcat (s)
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Steve Murdoch @profmurdoch.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
A small contribution to the study and use of Military Manuals during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This text by a Swedish colonel is written in English for use with his Scottish regiment in Pomerania. But is this document really what it appears to be? Militärhistorisk Tidskrift 2024 🗃
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Steve Murdoch @profmurdoch.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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Steve Murdoch @profmurdoch.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
This article, co-authored with @lexythugcat.bsky.social, finally maps a Scottish community we've both studied for some 30 years. It has identified 3x main quarters for the merchant, maritime and military residents in Old Stockholm. Their wealth & prestige is evident from the surviving buildings 📚 🗃
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Steve Murdoch @profmurdoch.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Taking the Human out of Humanities😬
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
If I admit that a good night in front of the box means Breakfast Club followed by Casablanca... what does that tell you about me?😊
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Б'єрнберт @bjornbert.bsky.social · 08/12/2023
No russian athletes in Paris. #NAFO The IOC are normalizing genocide. Hey France, will you accept russian athletes on French soil while russia is conducting war crimes?
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
🚨🚨" How Brexit turned European families into mixed status families". Fascinating and important research by @nandosigona.bsky.social , Michaela Benson & Elena Zambelli on the effects of #brexit on European families. blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 04/11/2023
Covid for the 4th time. It's inevitable when living somewhere few believe in masking, testing or distancing. Sigh.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 10/10/2023
Interesting, the Finnish authorities denied any evidence of an explosion. Cc @charlyjsp.bsky.social
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
@lesleygraham.bsky.social finally made it thanks to funky plaid!
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Lexy @lexythugcat.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
@sallykate.bsky.social Hello! Nice to see a friendly face 😊
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Wren ☸️🪷🗽⚖️ @fiddledidi.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Syria and Ukraine are 2 sides of the same coin Russia bombed Syria and said ISIS was there, there are no good guys there, and we should mind our own business Russia invaded Ukraine and said nazis were in Crimea, there are no good guys there, and we should mind our own business
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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 04/10/2023
11:53 pm in Kyiv Please read and share a very important article about Kherson. Paul Conroy, UK photojournalist I know and highly respect, and Zarina Zabrisky, US journalist are the only foreign correspondents in the city that russians attack and destroy daily. bylinetimes.com/2023/10/04/k...
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