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Rich Williams

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Just a USAF veteran from Kansas standing up for democracy and fighting against the global forces of autocracy. I'm also INFJ

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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Across Europe we are witnessing a series of terrorist attacks targeting planes, warehouses, energy infrastructure, rail tracks etc. Now, we have an attempted terror attack at the RAF base in Fairford, UK, involving explosives. It is so severe that civilians had to be evacuated.
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Despite the fact that the frontlines are still moving in this area, one thing can be said already: The third Battle of Lyman in this war is basically over and Ukraine won. Again.
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
After eliminating most of the northern salient around Lyman, around 250 Russian soldiers were captured. This is a substantial number given that in previous instances Russians were quite effective in running away. It indicates that multiple Russian positions were overrun while more were cut off.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026
⚡️ Ukraine’s Third Army Corps liberated five settlements and reclaimed another 51 square kilometers during the third phase of Operation Vivaldi. The offensive brought the total retaken territory to 176 square kilometers as Russian forces suffered 2,000 casualties and over 250 captured.
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As expected, Putin has signed today a decree increasing the size of the Russian army at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel, effectively immediately.
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It replaces all previous decrees in that matter and marks the seventh iteration of Russia's mobilization efforts since start of the full scale war in February 2022. The meat grinder needs fresh meat.
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Christopher Ramsay 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦🌻🇬🇱 @iotechris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Captcha the moment
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Bab @bab102.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 28/09/2026
⚡️'Promoting peace is an active work' — Pope Leo urges concessions between Russia, Ukraine On an official visit to France, Pope Leo XIV called for concessions to create peace between Russia and Ukraine. The pontiff did not give details on what a peaceful resolution for the war would entail.
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'Promoting peace is an active work' — Pope Leo urges concessions between Russia, Ukraine
The pontiff did not explicitly mention Russia or Ukraine and did not give details on what a peaceful resolution for the war would entail.
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Militarnyi @militarnyi.com · 28/09/2026
🚀The 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment has received new drones capable of catching up with and shooting down Geran-5 jet-powered UAVs. militarnyi.com/en/news/inte...
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1020th Regiment Interceptor Drone Destroyed Geran-5 at a Speed of 425 km/h
The 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment has received new drones capable of catching up with and shooting down Geran-5 jet-powered UAVs.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Russian-appointed official Volodymyr Saldo says occupation authorities will not forcibly evacuate civilians from Oleshky, claiming there are no restrictions on leaving. Ukraine says roads around the city are mined and Russia has not agreed to open a humanitarian corridor. #Ukraine
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Rich Williams @richwilliams74.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looks like it's mad with Lego's!
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Militarnyi @militarnyi.com · 28/09/2026
‼️A Russian Geran-5 drone crashed a few hundred meters from the Yagodin border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border. militarnyi.com/en/news/gera...
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Geran-5 Struck Near the Yagodin Border Crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian Border
A Russian Geran-5 drone crashed a few hundred meters from the Yagodin border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Russia is restricting flights over Kapustin Yar from September 28 to October 3, with daily airspace closures from 09:00 to 19:00. Moscow cites ballistic tests, mirroring prior measures before the "Oreshnik" missile launch.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026
⚡ Russia sets its biggest military budget since 2022, raising $178 billion for defense. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
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Raising $178 Billion for Defense, Russia Sets Its Biggest Military Budget Since 2022
Russia plans to increase defense spending to 17.1 trillion rubles in 2027, raising its three-year military outlook to 50 trillion rubles.
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Nafnlaus 🇮🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦 @nafnlaus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Asking Gemini to design the worst-case bird-attracting wind turbine design, then describing this project. 😅 🫢 "You have effectively conceptualized the textbook nightmare scenario for wildlife permitting agencies."
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 28/09/2026
Two young girls hand a cake to Ukrainian soldiers passing by.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 28/09/2026
⚡️Kremlin seizes control of German retailer Metro AG's Russian properties. Metro AG first entered the Russian market in 2001 and operated 91 wholesale stores, employing around 9,000 employees in the country.
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Kremlin seizes control of German retailer Metro AG's Russian properties
Metro AG is one of the world’s largest retailers, specializing in food wholesale and food distribution to restaurants and hotels. Metro AG first entered the Russian market in 2001 and now operates 91 ...
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 29/09/2026
Heartwarming footage shows the young sons of a Ukrainian soldier running to embrace their father as he returns from the front lines.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 29/09/2026
Cars carrying mock nuclear missiles and anti-American banners staged a rally through the streets of Moscow.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
EU countries should provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles from their existing stocks, Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers. She said member states could transfer available interceptors now and replenish their inventories later. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Russian mobile air defense groups may be using Chinese QW-18/19 MANPADS, Militarnyi reports. Footage from exercises of Russia’s 51st Air Defense Division in Rostov region showed an unmarked system resembling Chinese QW-series weapons more than Russian designs. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Fire Point showcased its growing Ukrainian strike family: FP-1 and FP-2 drones, the Flamingo cruise missile, FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles, and the FP-7.x FREYJA interceptor. Their stated ranges stretch from 250 km to as far as 3,400 km. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Ukrainian active protection systems for armored vehicles intercepted 60-80% of FPV drones during testing, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi. Developers are also working on new anti-drone systems using computer vision and Edge AI technologies. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Finnish Army Commander Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki visited Ukraine with a military delegation. Talks with Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Sviatoslav Zaiets focused on combat experience, modern training and joint initiatives. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
A fire broke out at a fireworks factory in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, engulfing two production workshops. Detonations were reportedly heard from the facility during the blaze. Five people were reportedly killed in the incident. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Putin signed a decree setting the authorized strength of Russia’s Armed Forces at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. Signed on September 28, the decree replaces the previous June 2026 force-strength order and takes effect immediately. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Russia launched 124 drones at Ukraine between 06:30 and 18:30 on Sept. 28, including 86 jet-powered UAVs. Ukrainian air defenses say 86 were downed or suppressed, including 49 jet-powered drones. Kyiv region was the main target, with impacts recorded at 26 locations. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Footage shows the moment of a strike near the Yahodyn checkpoint on Ukraine’s border with Poland. #Ukraine
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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump’s fascist, taxpayer-paid ad is airing during football and it’s straight out of Germany circa 1933.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 27/09/2026
NEW: Going LIVE in 30 minutes with a few close friends for the one-year anniversary episode of The Breakdown. No paywalls ever: www.muellershewrote.com/p/what-do-ma...
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What Do Mark Hamill, Kathy Griffin, Glenn Kirschner, Rep Gloria Johnson, and Brian Karem Have in Common?
I’ll be speaking with all of them for the epic one-year birthday episode of The Breakdown
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So much losing for Republicans. So much to look forward to for Democrats. New generic ballot polls show the blue wave is still building and forecasters keep moving races toward the Dems. More wins to celebrate.
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Our Wins Of The Week
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
re-upping this because we've reached another tentative equilibrium in which Saudis have been able to ramp up exports, and oil and gasoline both have come back down a bit off their highs. But with Trump formally rejecting Iranian deal, look for Iran to start using other methods to apply pressure
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
FEDWATCH: “.. the long‑dated prediction market now assigns roughly a 65% chance that the Strait won't fully reopen until 2028 .. .. That leaves the prospect of a 6% handle on the 10‑year still lurking, driven by increasingly adverse demand dynamics in the Treasury market.”
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Norway produces more oil than Venezuela. And yet, between January and August 2026, electric vehicles made up 97.8 percent of all new cars sold in that country. Moving to EVs is often based on intelligence, not need. Which is why it lags in the notoriously short-sighted and stupid United States.
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Mykhaïlo Golub @golub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jesus
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Russian losses per 28/09/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +2090 men (!) +1 tank +8 ACVs +49 artillery +2 MLRS +2 AD systems +1382 UAVs +12 GRCs
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar region. An oil depot operated by wholesale fuel trader Edelweiss-95 is reportedly on fire. The 4,500-cubic-meter facility stores diesel and gasoline.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Trump said Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries are a “big problem” and that he told Zelenskyy to show more restraint. According to Trump, Zelenskyy said Ukraine “possibly” would. Trump added: “There are other things that he can do.” #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Ukrainian drones struck the Edelweiss-95 oil depot in Novotitarovskaya, Krasnodar Krai overnight, setting the facility on fire. Residents reported around six explosions near the railway. The oil depot is used to store and distribute diesel and gasoline. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
❗️Ukraine’s Defense Ministry estimates the war will cost $175 billion in 2027, up from $155 billion in 2026. The government’s draft budget currently provides about $100 billion, leaving a $70-75 billion gap to be covered through other mechanisms. #Ukraine
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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This whole interview is good, but the second half is really fascinating, and Caolan is very clear about his past mistakes and how he came to understand how he had fallen into the right wing influencer trap early in his career. Some interesting thoughts on Ireland too. youtu.be/_gTxfGvlWEA?...
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Russia Is Breaking in Ways Moscow Can’t Hide Anymore
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Denmark is trolling Trump.
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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Flamingo missile developers used an actual cooking-pot lid to temporarily block its CRP antenna from seeing satellites during testing, Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says. One engineer forgot to remove it before an engine test, and the lid was sucked into the intake. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Ukraine’s SBU confirmed strikes on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant using Neptune cruise missiles and Ruta, Palianytsia and Bars jet-powered missile-drones. Preliminary data indicates damage to optical, foundry, assembly, electroplating and circuit-board facilities. #Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the “Army of Robots,” an initiative to accelerate battlefield robotics. He says humanoid robots should evacuate wounded troops, deliver ammunition, conduct reconnaissance, clear and lay mines, defend positions and strike targets. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi says his forces participated in 30 strikes on Russian oil, gas, chemical, port and military facilities during September, including refineries in Moscow, Perm, Ufa, Samara, Yaroslavl and Krasnodar Krai. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Russia’s Freedom resistance movement says its partisans infiltrated several protected sites and blew up railway tank cars carrying oil and petroleum products in Operation Barrel. The group says Russia increasingly uses rail tankers for storage and transport as tank-farm capacity shrinks. #Russia
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