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Can you get to the top without working hard?

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Up early for a train from Amsterdam to Bonn - where I was posted 1998-9 before moving with the German government and the embassy to Berlin in a convoy of removal vans. Lovely sunrise. I’ll be giving talks today and tomorrow (in Düsseldorf) based on my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 3d

What do you think?

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 9d

My latest YouTube video addresses a key question: Can you get ti the top without working too hard? youtube.com/shorts/mvpoi...

Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 5d

Worth bearing in mind next time you feel incensed about something. Who might be trying to incense you? I've just written a thriller about the implications of this for all of us. www.bbc.com/news/article... #russia #ukraine #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy

Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 6d

One of my favourites.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 6d

…(penultimate pic, zoom in) the cafe at Otto Wagner‘s PTT building with its dire warnings for cup-stealers… thanks to all who came to the talks and stay in touch! 🧵 2 of 2

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 6d

Busy 3 days in #Vienna: Talks at Army Museum; House of Scotland); Rotary Wien Süd; the Diplomatic Academy and Shakespeare & Co. Also Vienna Woods, Mexicoplatz, Cafe Goldegg and… 🧵 1 of 2

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 9d

My latest YouTube video addresses a key question: Can you get ti the top without working too hard? youtube.com/shorts/mvpoi...

Can you get to the top without working hard?

How 48 Ukrainian children were saved from Kharkiv kindergarten hit by Russian drone

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoying the queues, broken conveyor belts, rain and delays of a #Schipol Monday morning. But nice to head for 5 talks about „Lessons in Diplomacy“ in lovely #Vienna! PS I liked the ambitious „duty free“ limits. 110 litres of beer on a flight? As for „Grab and Fly“ as an outlet name, I despair.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 10d

Shocking scenes from this BBC report on an attack on a nursery in #Ukraine. We should not allow fatigue with Russia's invasion to make such images routine. This is #Russia attacking a peaceful neighbour that before 2014 had never harmed a single Russian. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The story of a dramatic and heroic rescue that has captured the public imagination in Ukraine.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 13d

President #Trump’s new sanctions against Russian oil companies, are a great move. For the first time since January, Trump has introduced measures that could put real pressure on #Putin end #Russia’s war agains #Ukraine. It’s a welcome step. #lessonsindiplomacy youtube.com/shorts/lwg2c...

President Trump’s new sanctions on Russia are a great move. Here’s why.

Putin’s dreams dwindle as frozen Russian assets prove he can’t outlast us | Former UK ambassador

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 13d

My (long) interview about #Russia and #Ukraine on Times Radio "Frontline" earlier today. The announcement of US sanctions against Russian oil companies is welcome. But we need a consistent long-term policy of pressure on #Putin to bring him to the negotiating table youtu.be/yUoBlMeg9fc?...

YouTube video by Times Radio

Is diplomacy getting harder? Why?

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 14d

This seems to be a legitimate story. If #China and #India significantly reduces their purchases of oil from #Russia, that could in the medium-long term reduce Moscow's ability to fund its war against #Ukraine. Next question: what will #Turkey do? www.reuters.com/business/ene... #Russiaukraine

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 14d

It’s an issue nearly everywhere apart from a few African countries.

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 14d

My recent post on why diplomacy is getting harder - taking an example of the Falklands - is proving popular: www.youtube.com/watch?v=juUE...

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 16d

Can you post your latest stuff on Bluesky? Still avoiding the legacy app.

Trump warns Zelensky Tomahawk missiles could escalate Ukraine war

Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 17d

This FT report of President #Trump echoing Putin's talking points is disturbing. Unfortunately, it's consistent with Trump's record of responding to Putin's obvious disrespect of him by making pro-Ukrainian statements; then speaking to #Putin; then pressuring #Ukraine, essentially, to surrender.

🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 17d

/1. During a tense meeting at the White House on Friday, Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms, warning that Putin had said he would “destroy” Ukraine if Kyiv refused. - Financial Times

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 19d

My interview on @lbc.co.uk yesterday. Unfortunately my pessimism about the likelihood of President Trump giving cruise missiles to #Ukraine turned out to be justified as President #Putin outmanoeuvred him again. youtu.be/JuwVKHTytfU?...

YouTube video by LBC

Should President #Trump provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine? Yes.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 21d

My latest “hot take” on Tomahawks for #Ukraine. I don’t expect President Trump to provide them, for reasons set out in my previous YouTube video. But I think that he should. #Tomahawk #Russia #russiaUkrainewar #Lessonsindiplomacy #booktok youtube.com/shorts/fKn-7...

Trump warns Zelensky Tomahawk missiles could escalate Ukraine war

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 19d

My interview on @lbc.co.uk yesterday. Unfortunately my pessimism about the likelihood of President Trump giving cruise missiles to #Ukraine turned out to be justified as President #Putin outmanoeuvred him again. youtu.be/JuwVKHTytfU?...

YouTube video by LBC

Will President Trump provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine? No.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 23d

My new "instant analysis" YouTube video. Will President #Trump provide cruise missiles to #Ukraine? I hope I'm wrong. #Russia #RussiaUkraine #UkraineRussia #lessonsindiplomacy www.youtube.com/shorts/dEiEu...

Putin under pressure as Trump set to unleash Tomahawk missiles

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 21d

My latest interview with Times Radio today youtu.be/_SErDoKtmts?...

YouTube video by Times Radio

Should President #Trump provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine? Yes.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 21d

My latest “hot take” on Tomahawks for #Ukraine. I don’t expect President Trump to provide them, for reasons set out in my previous YouTube video. But I think that he should. #Tomahawk #Russia #russiaUkrainewar #Lessonsindiplomacy #booktok youtube.com/shorts/fKn-7...

Putin under pressure as Trump set to unleash Tomahawk missiles

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 21d

My latest interview with Times Radio today youtu.be/_SErDoKtmts?...

YouTube video by Times Radio

Will President Trump provide Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine? No.

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Leigh Turner writer @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social · 23d

My new "instant analysis" YouTube video. Will President #Trump provide cruise missiles to #Ukraine? I hope I'm wrong. #Russia #RussiaUkraine #UkraineRussia #lessonsindiplomacy www.youtube.com/shorts/dEiEu...