Sign in

Owen Laws

@owenlaws.bsky.social
179 followers 123 following 245 posts

Cykling/biking. Politik. Miljö och solidaritet/Environment and solidarity. Bye bye X/Twitter. Support Ukraine! And Georgia! owenlaws.wordpress.com (blog posts and poetry) #SlavaUkraini #cykla

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Owen Laws
Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Ukraine struck the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's five largest, over 700 kilometers from the border The refinery, which supplies fuel to Moscow Oblast and processes nearly 15 million tons of oil a year, was hit by six explosions euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/06/s...
euromaidanpress.com
Six explosions, four fires: Ukraine hit one of Russia’s five largest refineries, 700 km from border
Ukraine's SBU and Defense Forces struck the Yaroslavl refinery, one of Russia's five largest, over 700 km from the border, and two FSB coast guard ships in occupied Kerch.
0645
Reposted by Owen Laws
Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Russian highway to occupied Crimea.
1431245
Reposted by Owen Laws
Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Last week, the third lecture in my new online course, "Hitler and Stalin Today," asked "What is Fascism?" The fourth lecture asks "What is Communism?" Hosted by the Munk School @utoronto.ca Read more about the lecture and watch the full recording here: snyder.substack.com/p/what-is-co...
10458143
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A Russian woman says: "To every f*cking bastard who supports this war, waits for the 'SMO' to achieve its goals, and still wants this bloodshed: go fight in it and die there!" May everyone who started this war be cursed. But I curse even more those who keep it going."
27702157
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 06/08/2026
Russian occupation isn't peace. It’s unchecked terror, abuse, and lawlessness inflicted on innocent Ukrainians every single day. 🧵 1/8 ⬇️
717488
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 06/08/2026
27518
Reposted by Owen Laws
Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In 2025, a White House shouting match briefly cut Ukraine off from US intelligence. A Ukrainian officer counted hundreds of dead in the days that followed. That feed is back at full strength now—and it's powering the drones Ukraine sends deep into Russia. 🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/06/u...
3499
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In total,from April through July,Russian oil companies received 1.221trillion rubles from the federal budget-an amount comparable to the Moscow region's annual budget of 1.38trillion rubles ($16,9 billion) According to analysts,these payouts are linked to disruptions in Russia's oil refining sector
1967
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 06/08/2026
Ukraine has spent the last 40 days bringing war back to Russia. 🧵 1/9 ⬇️
818558
Reposted by Owen Laws
Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🇺🇸🇺🇦❗️"Putin is a thug. What he did to the Ukrainian people, how many women, children and elderly people he killed, is simply disgusting. It is important for us to defend freedom. It is impossible not to admire the people of Ukraine," — Republican Senator Rick Scott
1128454
Reposted by Owen Laws
Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Fewer parents fear their child being run over when they walk to school." #StreetsForPeople
517962
Reposted by Owen Laws
(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Another Wildberries facility has been struck this morning. This footage is from Sarapul, Udmurtia, in Russia.
1257871
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 30/07/2026
❗️Ukrainian drones struck a 90,000 m² Wildberries warehouse outside Penza, sparking a fire that was still burning. The site was one of the company’s largest logistics hubs and served the entire Volga Federal District. #Ukraine
137045
Reposted by Owen Laws
Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
🚨 The EU must demand Fedorov's reinstatement if Ukraine wants the funding. Fedorov may have been removed because he intended to introduce strict weapons procurement tender systems to mitigate risks of embezzlement and self-dealing from the incoming €60B from the EU. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J0A...
youtube.com
Федоров чистив оборонні закупівлі. Хто тепер управлятиме трильйонним бюджетом? | Каленюк + Ніколов
YouTube video by Центр протидії корупції
511722
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A productive night for Ukraine's Defense Forces, as a number of important Russian targets were successfully struck: ▪️ The Chornomornaftogaz facility near Vnukove in Russian-occupied Crimea, used by the occupation authorities to extract, store, 📹: Tyumen, Russia
435558
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
”a conscious continuation of cultural genocide”
000
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Russia target Ukraine’s civilians - and cows. Ukraine targets Russia’s military-Industrial complex.
000
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
While Russia targets civilians, Ukraine targets the heart of the Russian Military-Industrial complex. ”Current state of the Wildberries logistics centers. Among the top 20 we have the following numbers:”
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 24/07/2026
The moment many Ukrainian FP-1 drones struck the Wildberries logistics hub in St. Petersburg one by one. No air defense present. #Russia
36810113
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Haha!
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
SPRAVDI - Stratcom Centre @stratcomcentre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ultra pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Poddubny - now aiming for a career in State Duma - has declared his assets, which are mainly comprised of US stocks. Apple, Intel, Procter & Gamble shares, and units of American funds are all present.
2457
Reposted by Owen Laws
SPRAVDI - Stratcom Centre @stratcomcentre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Russia is intensifying espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage against German companies.
24719
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Russia target civilians. Ukraine target the military-industrial complex.
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ukrainian forces struck one of the main factory halls of the "VMP AVITEK" company in Kirov, Russia. The burning building only recently was modernized. According to Kirov region Governor Alexander Sokolov, 6 people were killed and 26 were injured.
545952
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 23/07/2026
💬 "Peace doesn't come when country which was invaded stops fighting. That's not peace. That's occupation," says Ukrainian Nobel laurate Oleksandra Matviichuk.
524273
Reposted by Owen Laws
Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ukraine's Security Service said it documented six more cases of Russia firing drones with uranium-tipped warheads at Chernihiv Oblast The agency, whose forensic claim awaits independent confirmation, recorded radiation up to 80 times background on the fragments euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/23/u...
euromaidanpress.com
Ukraine finds uranium in six more Russian drones. Their radiation readings ran up to 80 times background
The Security Service found uranium in Geran-2 warheads striking Chernihiv Oblast and warned residents not to touch drone fragments, which can release radioactive dust.
34220
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
EU ambassadors have reached an agreement on a new 21st package of sanctions against Russia - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen The package will include: 🔹 Another 32 Russian banks, as well as cryptocurrency firms and oil trading platforms;
620442
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 23/07/2026
⚡️ Irish Taoiseach meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, announces €125 million aid package. The leaders discussed the growing threats facing Ukraine, including Russia's preparations for new attacks, further mobilization, and efforts to expand the war.
811623
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Russian-occupied Crimea: complete transport collapse, no gasoline, no fuel, and no electricity. Stores and banks are closed, there is no water, and generators are running everywhere.
32628154
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Interesting! Long list in the thread.
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Russia continues to terrorize and kill Ukrainian civilians On July 19,a Russian aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia killed 11-yr-old Mariia Levchenko.Her mom,Kateryna,waited for almost 6 hours as rescuers searched through the rubble for Mariia My heart breaks when I hear Kateryna's sobs
13387166
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 20/07/2026
Unexpected. Conservative commentator Laura Loomer says she has arrived in Ukraine after previously opposing aid and writing for RT. Loomer says she has changed her views, now believes she was influenced by Russian propaganda, and plans to share her findings with her audience in the US. #Ukraine
8144271
Reposted by Owen Laws
Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🚨 Russians withdrew ₽513b from banks in first half of July. ₽1 trillion drain expected for July - $12.7 billion, 5x from a year ago. Could exceed ₽3 trillion flight over last 6 months - $38b. Ukraine is expected to strike Russian data center infrastructure next while continuing strikes on oil.
616332
Reposted by Owen Laws
UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 20/07/2026
⚡️ The UN reports Ukraine suffered its deadliest month for civilians since April 2022. 🔗 united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
111158
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 19/07/2026
❗️Russian channels said Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Elektrostal and Kotovsk disabled 7% of the company’s logistics capacity. Estimated restoration costs range from 20 to 35.8 billion rubles, which insurers are considered unlikely to cover in full. #Russia
940650
Reposted by Owen Laws
Terje Helland @terjehelland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🇲🇩Moldova's government collapsed on July 3. Eight days later, President Sandu nominated Vasile Tofan as Prime Minister. An investor who built his career backing Ukrainian and Moldovan companies now has 15 days to win parliament's confidence. #Moldova 1/8
23516
Reposted by Owen Laws
Terje Helland @terjehelland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🇬🇪RECOMMENDED. Civic Council of Georgia has launched a new accountability tool and information bank on Georgia. It documents the individuals behind Georgian Dream's repression, entry by entry, from public sources. It is a new project. It needs eyes and follows. Please help. 1/4
13619
Reposted by Owen Laws
Terje Helland @terjehelland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🇬🇪Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), is staging a show trial to imprison the leaders of every major opposition party at once. It is called the "sabotage case". Sentences run up to 15 years. The outcome is predetermined. ‼️We must act before the verdicts land. 1/17
310248
Reposted by Owen Laws
⚫️🐦‍⬛ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @theskyisnotblue.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests Important thread:
01610
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
596 straight days of protest against the Russian puppet government in Georgia!
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @marikamikiashvili.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
In exchange for further cooperation with Syria, it seems like the EU expects Syria to withdraw the recognition of the Russian-occupied territories of 🇬🇪 and 🇺🇦. Thank you, @LithuaniaMFA, for standing up for 🇬🇪, even as Georgia’s own authorities neglect our national interests.
37718
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 17/07/2026
Fire Point chief designer Denys Shtilerman said Ukraine is producing up to three Flamingo cruise missiles per day, or about 90 per month. According to him, the missile has a range of up to 3,000 km, nearly double the publicly stated range of the U.S. Tomahawk. #Ukraine
636956
Reposted by Owen Laws
Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The non-binding measures have produced non-binding results, and it just can't continue like this. I think there should be a ban on tourist visas for Russians, at least for as long as this war continues, because Russians are traveling as if nothing has happened.
217626
Reposted by Owen Laws
NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 13/07/2026
Footage shows an impact site in Russia’s Moscow region, where damage was highly likely caused by a misfired Russian air defense missile. #Russia
2239157
Reposted by Owen Laws
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 13/07/2026
⚡️ UK to participate in EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan.
kyivindependent.com
UK to participate in EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan
"This agreement will help ensure Ukraine gets the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while backing British defense companies, supporting skilled jobs and strengthening our n...
736965
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Disgusting.
110
Reposted by Owen Laws
Niklas Orrenius @niklasorrenius.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Var rädd att få skulle orka läsa detta långa reportage i julivärmen - men statistiken visar på en bra bit över 100 000 nätläsare, and counting. Och 15 personer har tecknat en DN-prenumeration för att kunna läsa det. Påminns igen om att många vill ha samhällsreportage som tillåts ta tid att göra!
413017
Owen Laws @owenlaws.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
No grain for animals means no meat or dairy for people. Maybe the best private person video I’ve seen so far on the impact on Russia of its war in Ukraine.
000
Reposted by Owen Laws
Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Air defense operators from Ukraine's Sky Wars unit shot down a rare Russian Orion strike reconnaissance drone The brigade says the Orion costs roughly $7 million and can carry guided KAB-20 and KAB-50 bombs and Russia's new "Banderol" cruise missile 📹 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade
29822
Reposted by Owen Laws
(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
More footages of Ukrainian drones striking ports along the coast of the Azov Sea. It is obvious at this point that Ukraine wants to cripple Russia‘s transport economy in this sector, and it seems that this strategy is working.
648649