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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Russian press continues to discuss John Ratcliffe’s surprise trip to Moscow. One paper: “The visit of a CIA chief is not a sign of peace & not a sign of war. It’s a sign normal channels are no longer effective and that the heavy artillery is required.” #ReadingRussia

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Russia’s anti-drone cages for buildings: what are they like?

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In today’s Russian papers: a Putin decree, Russians “withdrew more cash than they deposited, praise for Marine Le Pen and a message for Andy Burnham: “He won’t see Moscow in his dreams. He should…in his nightmares.” #ReadingRussia

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Russians "withdrew more cash than they deposited"

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Don't start what you can't finish.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Scientists: Food gives you energy. Me after eating:

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

"We're meeting at 9, is that OK?" Me: "AT NIGHT???"

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

"I'm making a quiche, Lorraine, what does it look like I'm doing"

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How I actually look when I think I'm being approachable and cooperative at work.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

One minute you're young and the next thing you're falling asleep like this at 8:15pm on Saturday.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Éclipse totale du chat.

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T-Rexit @t-rexit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Anyway, about this £5 million…

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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's Clacton by-election day. Or, if you prefer, Farage-Commons-standards-inquiry-reopening-eve.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Russian journalist and Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov talks to me about the war in Ukraine, repression at home and the man who’s been in power in Russia for more than a quarter of a century: Vladimir Putin.

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Muratov: Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"I AM SMILING JUST TAKE THE FUCKING PHOTO ALREADY" #worldlionday

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

You: Sleeping soundly. Your cat at 3:30am:

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Notice for cat owners: Your cat will expect breakfast to be served as soon as the eclipse is over.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

"Do you mind if we cancel tonight?" Me:

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

"Bunch of fucking amateurs"

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Russian officials say 12 people killed, 39 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk. The city, 1000 km east of Moscow, is a hub for oil refining and petrochemical industries.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

In Reading Russia Weekend Extra I ask Russians for their reaction to last weekend’s restaurant bomb & drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses. Plus, the Putin 2027 calendar is out already: what messages does it contain?

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Voices from the streets of Moscow...plus, a review of the Putin 2027 calendar.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A heartwarming compilation showing trust and deep bonds between humans and animal. Original post

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Remember this November that #RepublicansCutMedicare — and we can cut Trump’s hair & restore a bit of integrity to our country.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In celebration of #YorkshireDay, please enjoy this Sean Bean bastard collection. Sound up, bastards.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Me looking at my wife as the Amazon delivery van pulls up outside our house again.

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Bro about to do some serious engineering. IG: @canoe_carrier Algonquin Highlands, Ontario 🇨🇦

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Today’s Russian papers report on Russia’s “Anti-crisis petrol” – lower grade fuel now being sold “to prevent a petrol shortage.” One paper warns: “regular use of lower grade petrol” causes problems for modern cars. #ReadingRussia

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Russia selling "anti-crisis petrol" to counter fuel shortages

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In today’s #ReadingRussia: a look at the language Moscow uses to describe the war on Ukraine. Plus, more on the consequences of Ukrainian drone attacks. And a Hollywood blockbuster (unofficially) hits Russian cinema screens.

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The language of war: how Moscow describes its war on Ukraine.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"How's your diet going?" Me:

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What will be the consequences of Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses? One Russian paper today: “Russian enterprises will face a deterioration in financial performance due to rising logistics costs & damage to warehouse infrastructure.” #ReadingRussia

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Russia's platform economy "threatened" by Ukrainian drone strikes, warns Russian paper.

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David Nice @davidnice.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Fabulous, from them all.

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The picture on the front of Reform's policy is of HMS Ocean on the River Thames in 2012. It was sold by to the Brazilian navy in 2018. Turns out you can judge a book by its cover.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What are this morning’s Russian papers saying about Saturday’s restaurant bombing in Moscow? Almost nothing. #ReadingRussia

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Russian newspapers barely mention the Moscow restaurant bombing

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Danny Fearns @dannyfearns.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"Sandra! You're home early!"

Skinny dog in a very compromising position with a black-and-white cat, both looking a bit shocked…

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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

"The Strait of Hormuz" Cartoon: Klaus Stuttmann (Germany)

A waterway littered, several rows deep and from side to side, with traffic barriers and traffic signs.

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Thomas Benner @thomasbenner.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cartoon by Adam Zyglis | cagle.com/zyglis

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Please take a moment out of your day to marvel at the balletic poise, calm elegance and graceful athleticism of the panda.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"Good morning. Can you spare a few minutes to talk about our Lord and Saviour Godzilla"

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

"Yeah, I didn't know that I couldn't knit either"

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In a bid to keep the two sides of my work life separate I’ve set up @infinitemonkeyshq.bsky.social A place for writers of all kinds, readers and viewers too. Things I’ve learned on the road to getting published, my work made for TV, talk about the craft, tips, news and intel, reviews. 1/2

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

For those of you that ever wondered what scares the shit out of him: #FabFord

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"Larry likes his breakfast at 9, brunch at 1030 and lunch at noon with plenty of snacks in between. The rest of the job is a doddle"

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Luis Endera @luisendera.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Su madre, María Arthuer, cruzó el desierto del Sahara a pie y descalza en 1994. Saltó la valla de Melilla embarazada de Iñaki y sin recursos. Hoy su hijo, es campeón del mundo. #respect

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Repost from August 2024

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

When you're one slight inconvenience away from completely losing your shit at work.

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