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RalfGrahn

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The emerging post-American world needs cooperation based on UN purposes and principles. Best for Europeans, and least bad for the world, is a free and united Europe: peace, international law, democracy, universal human rights, rule of law, progress.

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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 21m
The road from a dynamic economy to stifling autarky is well underway.
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 7h
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 27m
Africa: Algeria and the rest of the continent The North African country seeks to reclaim its status as a security mediator in the region. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/14/a...
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Algeria Sets Its Sights on the Sahel
The North African country seeks to reclaim its status as a security mediator in the region.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 43m
Has the former leader of the free world gone berserk? And the post-American world has hardly been conceived, yet. > From Hegseth’s plans to Trump’s theatrics, it’s hard to know what to be most outraged about. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/14/t...
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Now We’re Seeing the Extent of American Decay
From Hegseth’s plans to Trump’s theatrics, it’s hard to know what to be most outraged about.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 1h
The open switch to Putin's camp and Starlink demonstrate the risks of depending on the word of the United States, or American alliances, arms, technology, finance, trade and economy. The world must learn fast. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/14/s...
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Surprise Starlink Cuts Blindside Kyiv
Signal failures have already disrupted several Ukrainian missions.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 1h
The open switch to Putin's camp and Starlink demonstrate the risks of depending on the word of the United States, or American alliances, arms, technology, finance, trade and economy. The world must learn fast.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 11h
#Ukraine #Russie Les bombardements du "Google russe" ont-ils éteint les bots pro-russes? www.rts.ch/audio-podcas...
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Les bombardements du "Google russe" ont-ils éteint les bots pro-russes?
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 11h
L’Arabie saoudite, seule face aux Houthis ? www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
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L’Arabie saoudite, seule face aux Houthis ?
Le samedi 10 octobre 2026, l’Arabie saoudite a subi la pire attaque sur son sol depuis les dix dernières années suite à une frappe lancée par les Houthis. Alors que le conflit s'enlise entre Riyad et ...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 13h
Starlink restreint en Ukraine : Kiev craint d'être lâché par les américains www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
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Starlink restreint en Ukraine : Kiev craint d'être lâché par les américains
Elon Musk a limité le fonctionnement de ses satellites Starlink en Ukraine. Ils permettent pourtant aux ukrainiens de communiquer sur le front et de se défendre des attaques de drones.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 13h
Le report des élections palestiniennes, un mauvais coup à la démocratie et… à la France www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/...
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Le report des élections palestiniennes, un mauvais coup à la démocratie et… à la France
Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas a reporté les élections prévues le mois prochain : c’était une promesse faite à la France dans le cadre de sa reconnaissance de la Palestine. A la question démoc...
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 20h
Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov confirms Elon Musk's Space X crippled Ukrainian capabilities last night. In other words, the US deliberately sabotaged European defence operations mid-mission. Every country in the world should move away from buying American hardware ASAP.
"I can confirm that tonight SpaceX has implemented a speed limit on Starlink terminals while in motion.

The limit currently applies to the StarShield “military package” and is set at 100 mph.

Our defense forces were not given notice of this limit, and this has resulted in the disruption of a number of missions.

It is clear that this action cannot be a coincidence and is related to the current political situation."
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Rob Cyran @robcyran.bsky.social · 17h
It’s interesting to see the world’s biggest military spender self-sabotaging its exports and messing up the economics of producing advanced weapons.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 18h
The "party of Reagan", assisting a bloodthirsty Russian maniac
Zelensky post, pointing out Russian attacks in breach of Trump's fantasy "ceasefire"
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 16h
Trump surrenders to Putin at the expense of international law, Ukraine and Europe - Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/w...
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Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return (Gift Article)
Russia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 18h
It's legitimate for the EU, the UK, Canada and others to support their Ukrainian ally. If Musk is going to (in effect) assist Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's allies should sanction Starlink, X and Tesla. At the very least, governments (and people) should stop using his fucking site already.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Norway has removed all of its $2tn Investment Fund from Israel linked banks, as it continues its policy of BDS against Israel. Well done Norway.
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BYTESEU @byteseu.bsky.social · 17h
Poland’s Foreign Minister addressed Musk following reports of restrictions on Starlink for Ukraine www.byteseu.com/2451222 Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski addressed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on October 14, following reports of restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine. This was reported …
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Poland’s Foreign Minister addressed Musk following reports of restrictions on Starlink for Ukraine - Bytes Europe
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski addressed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on October 14, following reports of restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine. This was
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Alina Pereverzieva 🇺🇦 @perevaa.bsky.social · 18h
The #Starlink situation just keeps getting “better.” Turns out it’s also used by interceptor drones to take down jet-powered Shaheds. With these restrictions, the US is taking away one of the few ways we have to defend ourselves against them.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Trump's 'energy ceasefire' seems to succeed as well as the rest of his moves to quick start the post-American world with the USA as a global pariah state. It takes genius to be on the wrong side of history and humanity so rigorously.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Netanyahu has twice fooled Trump to join or launch illegal wars of aggression against Iran. Is he going to succeed a third time? Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait www.axios.com/2026/10/13/n...
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Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait
Renewed strikes would carry major political implications for both leaders.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Is Trump a Russian asset? Does it matter, if he acts like one? Ukraine, Europe and (former) allies everywhere must learn to manage without, or even against, the United States. Trump plays Russian roulette on eve of midterms www.axios.com/2026/10/14/t...
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Trump plays Russian roulette on eve of midterms
Trump's warm relationship with Putin has haunted his political career since 2016.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
During his brief career, Lavrov (like Putin and Trump) must have missed what the UN Charter says about illegal wars of aggression, and what the Budapest Memorandum tells us about the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
How is the world going to handle the United States after the rule of law? www.dorfonlaw.org/2026/10/tell...
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Telling Non-Americans that the US Has Abandoned the Rule of Law
What happens when you tell a group of international legal experts that the US is now post-legal?  Today, I found out.  They are, to understa...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Harvard Law Graduate Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
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Harvard Law Graduate Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize | The Harvard Crimson
Navanetham “Navi” Pillay — a Harvard Law School alum, international jurist, and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights — was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee a...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Al-Haq Welcomes the Award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay: A Recognition of the Need for Accountability for Genocide www.alhaq.org/advocacy/279...
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Al-Haq Welcomes the Award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay: A Recognition of the Need for Accountability for Genocide
Photo: Wayamo Foundation Al-Haq warmly welcomes the award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to human rights, accountability and the ...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
India Strongman rule or democracy? www.hrw.org/news/2026/10...
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India: End Crackdown on Protesters, Arbitrary Detentions
Indian authorities are using abusive methods to crack down on thousands of peaceful protesters in New Delhi and other Indian cities.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 17h
Democracy in America (to the midterms and hopefully beyond) Speakers discuss libraries, engagement, and civil disagreement at Pew event celebrating America’s 250th www.pew.org/en/research-...
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Democracy Depends on All of Us
Both hallowed and humble, libraries are central to community engagement and vitality. In fact, there are more libraries in the U.S. (an estimated 125,211, according to the American Library Association...
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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
New primer about the news from the last few hours that the US is getting back to business with Russia. This is not Trump being erratic, it is not about diesel, it is not a small move. It is about the US moving to a more active position of helping Putin. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/this-is-ab...
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This Is About Much More Than Just Diesel
What Really Matters From The Last Few Hours
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Kristian Kiehling @kristiankiehling.bsky.social · 18h
Last night, Starlink was reportedly restricted in Ukraine due to a political decision made in Washington. Europeans should be aware that it is dangerous to depend on a partly hostile government for your security, as they could blackmail you at any time. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
Outage of system managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 18h
"Nobel Peace Prize highlights the importance of international law" www.fhs.se/en/swedish-d...
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"Nobel Peace Prize highlights the importance of international law"
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. According to Associate Professor Nobuo Hayashi, the award comes at a tim...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 18h
ICC probes the war criminals USA protects the war criminals Can the abuse of sanctions be demonstrated more clearly? www.justiceinfo.net/en/167225-ic...
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ICC: “For the US, this is a testing ground for other levers of influence”
October 9, 2026, will go down as a key date marking a global divide, with on one hand the Nobel Peace Prize and on the other hand, US sanctions against the ICC – which “it would be wrong to think conc...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 18h
Israel, the illegal occupying power, is brutal and vicious: Israeli Forces Raid Offices of Palestinians NGOs in Occupied West Bank www.democracynow.org/2026/10/13/h...
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Israeli Forces Raid Offices of Palestinians NGOs in Occupied West Bank
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces raided the offices of several Palestinian NGOs and the courtyard of the Palestine Medical Complex today. The NGOs raided include the Union of Palestinian Wome...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 18h
While Trump courts Putin by selling Ukraine and Europe down the river, the EU firms up: EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continue www.euronews.com/embed/2932900
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Video. EU decries Trump-Putin diesel deal, insists sanctions will continue
Video. The Trump-Putin diesel deal has been badly received by EU foreign ministers, who say it undermines transatlantic unity at a time when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 18h
What is western civilization? Death penalty: the Committee of Ministers reaffirms its commitment to universal abolition The governments of the 46 Council of Europe member states raise the alarm about backsliding across the world www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
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Death penalty: the Committee of Ministers reaffirms its commitment to universal abolition - Portal - www.coe.int
<p>Les gouvernements des 46 États membres du Conseil de l’Europe alertent sur les reculs observés dans le monde</p>
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 19h
Pope Leo XIV is one of the world leaders to follow and admire: grounded in ethics and international law for humanity.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 22h
Iran Air superiority and an air of superiority are not enough to achieve the unrealistic aims of the war. However, air forces have their use as deterrents. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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The Real Lesson of the Iran War
When airpower wins, and when it doesn’t.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 22h
How the AI bubble bursts globally www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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The Global AI Bust
What will survive when the boom ends.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 23h
To renounce the position as leader of the free world, Trump has betrayed western values, good government, domestic law, international law and US allies. Trump rewards the guilty, punishes the innocent. The difficult birth of the post-American world. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and the energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine – cartoon
Shortly after his diesel deal with Putin, President Trump claimed to have brokered an energy ceasefire – a deal that was immediately broken by Russia
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 23h
Overriding US own sanctions on diesel from the aggressor Russia, as well as sanctions and the project to destroy the International Criminal Court, illustrate how the United States has switched camp. www.politico.eu/article/meps...
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‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions
Lawmakers ask Ursula von der Leyen to “draw a clear line towards the US administration.”
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 23h
Does anyone believe in Trump's USA as an honest broker between Putin's corrupt Russia on the one hand, democratic Ukraine and Europe on the other hand? Under Trump, the United States has switched camp. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/13/u...
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The Plan to End the Ukraine War
Trump’s diesel-deal feud with Zelensky obscures a more important effort.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Impunity and corruption walk hand in hand, when checks and balances have been put out to pasture. The Trump administration greedily enjoys the opportunities brought by the end of accountability the Supreme Court has enabled and the Republican Congress has done nothing to stop.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Eurasia Group: The Atlas of Impunity (2026) www.eurasiagroup.net/live-post/th...
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Atlas of Impunity
Impunity is the exercise of power without accountability, which becomes, in its starkest form, the commission of crimes without punishment.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#media #freedom #impunity How rulers suppress the exercise of the consent of the governed - All but one of the top 10 states for worsening press freedom also saw a rise in overall impunity in the past five years. foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/13/g...
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Mapping Global Impunity
Press freedom setbacks are largely driving deteriorating scores around the world.
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
India's real problem is, perhaps, strongman rule leading to a declining democracy. International IDEA: the state of the declining democracy of India www.idea.int/democracytra... According to V-Dem, India is an electoral autocracy on a downward trend (page 15) v-dem.net/documents/75...
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India | The Global State of Democracy
Home to the world’s largest population, India boasts the world’s fourth-largest economy (tied with Japan), which is dependent on agriculture, industrial production, IT and business services outsourcin...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
According to the Democracy Report 2025 from V-Dem, India is an electoral autocracy on a downward trend (page 15) v-dem.net/documents/75...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
From International IDEA: the state of the declining democracy of India www.idea.int/democracytra...
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India | The Global State of Democracy
Home to the world’s largest population, India boasts the world’s fourth-largest economy (tied with Japan), which is dependent on agriculture, industrial production, IT and business services outsourcin...
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
How much of a democracy is India still? foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/13/i...
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India’s Growing Cockroach Problem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defends his country as a “mother of democracy” amid widespread protests.
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Larry 😊🌴🍍 (Not indicted)💥 @larrydolphin.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Hmm..🤔🧐🐟
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RalfGrahn @ralfgrahn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
European platforms are increasingly a necessity for survival in Europe: tech, finance, arms, intelligence, satellites, defense, energy ...
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