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@oelier.bsky.social
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Interested in international politics and the world in general. I’m a liberal conservative, or as they say in the US a flaming socialist borderline communist.

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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thus it came to pass, even though it was published in August I am stunned that Korea can support Russia who is helping North Korea arm itself with new technology. www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tan...
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Ukrainian strikes force Russia to buy refined fuel from South Korea
Traders shipped nearly 30,000 tonnes of refined fuels loading in late July to Russia from South Korea, data from shiptrackers and a trade source showed, as Ukra
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Excellent time to open a new route to Irkutsk.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Nothing like discovering traditional values such as being turned into cannon fodder.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
GöteborgsPosten writes that there’s a fire in the engine room. 21 crew, no injuries. Nothing to see? www.gp.se/nyheter/gote...
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Fartyg brinner i Göteborgs skärgård
Sjöfartsverket uppger att branden ska ha startat i fartygets maskinrum.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Total war is the next stage before progressing to bunker-hiding with predictable outcomes
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I am half expecting Trump-Rubio to posthumously pardon these guys next
From the Nuremberg trials where Nazi officials were trialed.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy 300 UAF! I am sending the shadow fleet a balloon.
Get well soon balloon for the Russians. This one found on a dead raccoon.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sweden is stepping up public consciousness about the greyscale hybrid war that eventually might lead to hard decisions. If we’re not prepared ultimately risk war we end up surrendering to evil.
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LLFella 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @lizafella.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How it's going Hat tip to @nordicfella.bsky.social for the image
Man whistling at woman meme with EU as the attractive woman, and Canada as the man, turning his back on an angry trump-faced woman
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Another attempt by the Russians to see how far they can push it.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Would be fun if all videos had to have accents reflecting their funding.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Anyone hopeful of Houthis being reasonable should ask their flag which answers all questions.
The flag literally says death to America and Israel...
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This all shows that NATO can hope on US support in coming conflicts, but not count on it. On the flip side, Putin and Xi also cannot discount the probability of the US weighing in...
Empreror without clothes, but at the very least no tan suit. from USAtoday.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I agree. Perhaps Kyiv could make* some lists the European can refer to for quick responses? Say, three quick response sheets -small, medium and large provocation/attack. These can quietly be circulated and used in case. *I realize that this might already be in place OfC.
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Medoyid_ua @rusni-pizda.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Janis Kluge did the math, and the math is a confession. 10. 7 trillion rubles on the military in the first half of 2026. That is 44 percent of every ruble the Russian state spent. It also makes up 57 percent of every ruble it actually collected. Not a typo.
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Janis Kluge did the math, and the math is a confession.
Janis Kluge did the math, and the math is a confession. 10. 7 trillion rubles on the military in the first half of 2026. That is 44 percent of every ruble the Russian state spent. It also makes up…
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The 1.5 C target was a political construct to spur action. When it was launched many knew that it was unreachable, so expect the 1.8 C target to shift too. I suggest the smaller states plan for a 2.5-3 C scenario. I know wars currently suck the air out of the room, but watch this space...
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Putin: THERE ARE CONTACTS WITH UKRAINE The contact: BOOM
Strike in Sochi this morning, a boat goes boom with a plume of smoke rising above it.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Well done! Let’s see what the Russians come up with. More cyberattacks?
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The EU enlargement northwest is hampered by the EU track record on fish. Now, this is about Iceland but could be applied to Norway too. Both have experienced fishery policy failures. The EU could leverage this and make fisheries a win if we could make its member states avoid vote-buying.
Picture of a full trawl. Modern fishing technology made it possible to fish species into extinction.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The glacier (or ice mountain) avalanche has caused a chain of dams and hydropower stations to fail in a historical worst domino dam break. We await reporting with great apprehension.
GIS overview of the number of dam failures along the floodpath.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
If you're a hacker and don't want to have any action taken against you -speak Russian (or pretend to) and you can walk away a free man. Next: look for the North-Korean version
Monopoly Get Out of Jail Free card.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Please let there be an Ukrainian coffee brand named Wildberries. The stuff will sell itself!
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
First the US has to ask Ukraine to cease fire so they can travel in, then they are asking Russians to help them lose less badly in Iran while still throwing Ukraine under the bus. Weak is only the start of it.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Hegseth and Trump wants to bring back the beautiful war drones of the past, scraps the old unit while forming a new unit "Carrying drones of classical beauty like no one has ever seen" according to WH officials. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Classic EW resistant drone during deployment
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The cat is already out of the bag. By allowing Ukraine to be attacked after they substituted nukes for guarantees, the US and China made proliferation guaranteed.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Silver lining here is that SK might wake the f#ck up and start seeing UAs problems as something they need to do something about. #SouthKorea -send weapons now
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
As long as the US is a reserve currency it can just keep printing money. (Otherwise known as quantative easing) But this administration has made it clear to many that the benefits of having USD as the reserve currency is not what it used to be... www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
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What would happen if the U.S. dollar lost its reserve currency status?
The U.S. dollar enjoys the “exorbitant privilege” of being the world’s reserve currency. What would happen if that changed?
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The Trump Administration declared that the Strait of Hormuz from now on is named Trump Peace Strait.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It had to happen. Thanks @kyivindependent.com for alerting us. I want the countries in Europe to pay attention. This will happen here too if these vessels are allowed to ply our waters unchecked. www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
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Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge area
Oman’s Environment Authority said the oil slick covered about 150 square miles based on its latest analysis, which included satellite imagery.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Whatever leadership is left in RU sees that the clock is ticking. RU missile advantage is the next to go -and with it certain doom for Kremlin. Therefore, as @joniaskola.bsky.social argues, this winter will be brutal as RU will try to holdomor the UA population to surrender. More air defense now
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is really insane! Perhaps NATO should hire some German bus drivers for close air defense support?
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Thomas Vrenngård @vrenngard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
BOKTIPSET Sprillans ny antologi, som erbjuds med OPEN ACCESS, så det är bara att följa länken och ladda ner PDF och sedan fördjupa dig. academic.oup.com/book/63147 Innehållsförteckning följer.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
North Koreans at war with their allies. Again. Is South Korea happy with the DPRK Army building experience in a war? Are we letting this escalation pass by?
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
UKRAINE INFLICTS MORE PAIN ON RUSSIA The largest Wildberries to date at 190,000m2 went up in flames and another oil refinery joined it. The 40 day campaign - largely a PR stunt title - was never going to end and why should it? Russian oil refinery capacity is apparently at its lowest this century.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We all know what DJT will do Slimming the US status as a world superpower!
Nothingburger, the right way to slim down
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Drapatyi seems to have a slightly different management style than Syrski. Looking forward to seeing what this can lead to!
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Very good analysis of the new division of responsibilities between the US and Europe. Next, watch US being surprised when the Europeans have their own agendas on the international stage.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Listening to this deluded woman it definitely gives a glimpse of what the Russian housewife knows. Zilch Must be even scarier for them.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This is big! Aster-30 Hammers AND Scalp?! #Macron
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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Ukraine will receive licenses to produce Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles for the #SAMP/T air defense system, #AASM Hammer aerial bombs and #SCALP cruise missiles. 1/2
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
great post about how the average non-informed Russian sees the world, @elvirabary.bsky.social seems to be active here too. For those who cannot believe this, just see what FoxNews have done to the US voter base in a decade...
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Russias economy on its way to post the biggest gains in a long time PPP. Fuel: free,* Hotels and properties: half price, food: yes* *pending availability.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
US admin to write a MoU with the pool algae. Trump "This marks the 12th conflict that's been settled by me." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
That the US economy is pulling ahead is something that is publicly known. The push to embrace low taxation of wealth and have lax regulation of AI is real. But looking at the statistics, how does it measure up?
A graph showing GDP change over the last 25 years for the US, UK, Germany, France and Sweden. The difference is very small.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The art of pressure cooking is that you need not only heat but also pressure to lower the boiling point...
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The Kiel institute tracks commitments to Ukraine, both defense and civilian. Note that the latest numbers bring Germany close to US aid due to the snooze the current regime put on aid. Also note that some smaller economies match aid from the larger countries in size. Read the graph for add info!
Sum of all bilateral contributions to Ukraine including commitments from EU pool. US still remains on top after adding 0 the last year, Germany is rapidly gaining with France at half of the German contributions. Also surprising is that Sweden and Norway are close to UK and Italian contributions despite the size differences.
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
WH has a new candidate for the head position at DHS. dJT is quoted: «He is handsome, so handsome, and well gifted»
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Jason Jay Smart @jjsmart.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🔥 Russian pilots are now the greatest danger to Russian cities. Terrified of Ukrainian defenses, they drop payloads on their own towns to avoid the front. 👉 Panic has grounded the Air Force. youtu.be/azP8EKJZx1k
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Inside Russia, Putin’s War Just Turned Toxic
YouTube video by Jason Jay Smart
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What the actual bullshit? www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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MSN
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Scandinavian Outlook @oelier.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Sweden acts on sanction-breaking exports to Russia, arrests two that face up to six years in prison. Perhaps something we can recommend other countries to do as well? #sweden www.dn.se/sverige/sapo...
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Säpoutredning med Rysslandskoppling – två häktade
Två män har häktats i Säpoutredningen om grovt sanktionsbrott. Enligt Säkerhetspolisen ska de ha överfört produkter som kan hjälpa rysk krigföring.
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