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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 3d

Lol. So russian!

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 3d

That theory can be called also Clinging in power what ever it takes -theory.

Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin remains committed to his theory of victory, which holds that Russia can outlast the West and Ukraine in a war of attrition, and his demand for Ukraine’s full capitulation. (1/

Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar100825

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 3d

Thought of the day.

Those released from rights and education,
celebrate their freedom in an invisible prison.
Under the golden dome.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 4d

Please join me in raising funds for medical cargo buses and trucks with electric jamming for brigades of Ukraine's Khartiia Corps. These automobiles make the difference between whether people survive or not. We can do something very specific and meaningful to help.
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Timothy Snyder: Freedom is Action

Professor Timothy Snyder – a prominent voice of freedom, teams up with NAFO to fundraise for ten trucks and ten cargo buses with anti-drone jamming systems. These will transport and protect those who ...

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 5d

These are usually warnings for slaves to behave and to remember that putler is capo di capo. Clear message to russian journalism to shut up or what?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Another tragic accident.

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 5d

Wow. How come this doesn't hit headlines?

Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 5d

Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva is more than the Epstein files, and a dangerous test of whether election results still guarantee representation. My latest

The Dangerous Precedent Behind Johnson’s Refusal to Seat Adelita Grijalva

On September 10, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva won her Arizona special election, and nearly a month later, Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear her in.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 5d

Rising international oil prices sanctified this tsar in the early years of his career.
Now falling oil prices and empty gas pumps will cause a rival criminal gang to knock him off his pedestal. Unless he has the nerve to die before that.

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 5d

I would have never believed I'm witnessing not one but two new Rosgvardiya evolving in my lifetime.
Surely this is what trump is after? Personal elitistic army paid well for loyalty.

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National Guard of Russia - Wikipedia

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 6d

"I'm honestly shocked!"

A Russian complains about gasoline prices.

But the "special military operation" is going according to plan...

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

And last but not least. Winner of the best nonsense 🐂💩 today goes to: Kreml mafia hangaround & wannabe dictator potatoshenko!

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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 6d

Lukashenko prohibited any price increases in Belarus. 😂🤪

Belarus' economy is screwed.

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

Another example of twisting message.

I bet this guy will face window or special vodka in the very same minute putin is finally thrown away by new mafia gang.

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Russia-Ukraine Daily News @rvps2001.bsky.social · 6d

🤡 Former Russian 'president' Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that it remained a mystery who was behind a wave of drone disruption in various European countries, but that the incidents served as a useful reminder to Europeans of the dangers of war.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

#russia #europe

Russia's Medvedev says drone disruption is a useful reminder to Europeans of danger of war

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that it remained a mystery who was behind a wave of drone disruption in various European countries, but that the incidents served as a useful reminder to Europeans of the dangers of war.

www.reuters.com

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

Russian slaves knows only lying and how to play victim card repeatedly.

Ruzzia is already doing strikes with all hybrid methods. So, nothing new here even this message try to tell opposite.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 6d

❗️Attention, Europe!

Russian propagandists threaten to carry out strikes against Europe because "a polycentric world will not create itself," while Solovyev suggests not to warn Europeans about the strikes in advance.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

Finally tasty soups are available in this Bsky restaurant too!

Pekka Kallioniemi @vatniksoup.bsky.social · 6d

In today’s Vatnik Soup REBREW, I’ll reintroduce an American political commentator and pro-Kremlin propagandist, Tucker Carlson. He’s best known for his promotion of crazy conspiracy theories and for his support of authoritarian regimes around the world.

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Pekka Kallioniemi @vatniksoup.bsky.social · 6d

In today’s Vatnik Soup REBREW, I’ll reintroduce an American political commentator and pro-Kremlin propagandist, Tucker Carlson. He’s best known for his promotion of crazy conspiracy theories and for his support of authoritarian regimes around the world.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 6d

Is that car ownership and history trackable? Idk about US systems.

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Frode #Fella @frodehommedal.bsky.social · 8d

What the fuck. If this is what these countries want then kick them out of both the EU and NATO and let them join the Russian Federation.

Damn…

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 8d

Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš and his ANO movement are poised for victory in a pivotal election that risks turning Czechia into another headache for the EU.

Babiš poised to triumph in Czech election

Right-wing populist’s ANO movement is leading with 35 percent of the vote, with ballots counted in 90 percent of electoral districts.

www.politico.eu

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 7d

Straight ruzzian gopnik tactics (kremlin). "We see you. Shut up, obey and fear us"

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

That's Putin's big strategic blunder—he truly believes Ukraine will end up in his pocket eventually.

What's scary here is the risk of a sharp escalation in fighting. Ukraine isn't cracking, Trump's no longer an ally... So what's left? Double down on the war machine..

Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

No matter how destabilized Ukraine gets, there won't be a new Istanbul 2 or Minsk 3 that actually sticks. .

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

Caveat: unless Ukraine implodes on its own. But even if it does (and many in Moscow are banking on that), it's no sure thing it'd help to make Ukraine "friendly." If anything, the opposite: massive political chaos would make deals even harder, let alone enforcing them.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

Russia's no closer after 3.5 years. Sure, they've grabbed more land, but that's not what the war's about

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

If you look at what Putin really wants in Ukraine—institutional changes for a "friendly" regime, a drastically downsized army, guarantees against NATO expansion, etc.—.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

Russia ramped up its offensive, Trump hinted Russia was winning, and plenty of folks privately thought Ukraine was toast. Months later, and we're stuck in the same spot. Russia hasn't turned its tactical military edge into any strategic breakthrough.

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Brut @hmmheh.bsky.social · 9d

his post yesterday about Ukraine's potential to win reflects some new realities (or at least new perceptions of old ones). The shift? This spring and summer, doubts grew in the West that Ukraine could hold out.

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