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Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌻 Kherson is Ukraine.
🌻 Donetsk is Ukraine.
🌻 Luhansk is Ukraine.
🌻 Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine.
🌻 Crimea is Ukraine.
🌻 Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.

Slava Ukraini!
Never forget! Never forgive!
#StandWithUkraine #StandWithZelensky
#RussiaIsaTerroristState #PutinIsaWarCriminal

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 7h

Putin Has a New Tool to Monitor Russians

Russia is pushing a “super app” for citizens. What could possibly go wrong? www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

Putin Has a New Tool to Monitor Russians

Russia is pushing a “super app” for citizens. What could possibly go wrong?

www.theatlantic.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 22h

Today, I Received the Necessary Signals That the U.S. Is Considering Ways to Strengthen Our Cooperation – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/sogo...

www.president.gov.ua

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s Dodgy Plan for TikTok

The details are murky, but it looks like the president is about to further enrich and empower his friends. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Trump’s Dodgy Plan for TikTok

The details are murky, but it looks like the president is about to further enrich and empower his friends.

www.theatlantic.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Latvia orders more than 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October

Russian citizens who failed to comply with Riga’s new immigration rules must leave by Oct. 13 or risk deportation. www.politico.eu/article/latv...

Latvia orders more than 800 Russian citizens to leave by mid-October

Russian citizens who failed to comply with Riga’s new immigration rules must leave by Oct. 13 or risk deportation.

www.politico.eu

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Disgraces American Justice.

President Trump is once again weaponizing the legal system to fulfill his personal vendettas. James Comey. Letitia James. Who’s Next? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | Trump Disgraces American Justice

www.nytimes.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

While President Trump has sought to cast himself as the ultimate peacemaker in conflicts abroad, he is fueling a never-ending series of conflicts at home. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

www.nytimes.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

‘Our job is to maximise their losses’: how Ukraine’s forces attempt to claw back against Russian advances
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Our job is to maximise their losses’: how Ukraine’s forces attempt to claw back against Russian advances

Along Donetsk’s frontline, a small counteroffensive by Ukrainian troops aims to help change perceptions about the war among Kyiv’s western allies

www.theguardian.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration

In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration | Judith Levine

In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller

www.theguardian.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn’t he do it earlier?

The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn't he do it earlier? | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Nobel Peace Prize Chair responds to White House criticism after Trump didn't win

The chairman for the Norwegian Noble Committee prize tells CNN's Erin Burnett why Trump didn't win as the president laments over why he should have won the Nobel Peace Prize www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/u...

Nobel Peace Prize Chair responds to White House criticism after Trump does not win | CNN

The chairman for the Norwegian Noble Committee prize tells CNN’s Erin Burnett why Trump didn’t win as the president laments over why he should have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

How to raise the cost of war for Russia: ‘Be cleverer’

What’s needed is not just more but smarter penalties, experts say. www.cnn.com/2025/10/11/b...

Analysis: How to raise the cost of war for Russia – ‘Be cleverer’ | CNN Business

Scores of sanctions from the US, EU, UK and others have weakened Russia’s economy, but not its resolve to carry on fighting. What’s now needed is not just more but smarter penalties, experts say.

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

These are the federal agencies Trump is targeting for layoffs

Trump and his administration prepared to lay off thousands of federal workers on Friday, using the government shutdown to target agencies that aren't aligned with the president's views. www.axios.com/2025/10/10/t...

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

A Very, Very Expensive Way to Reduce Crime

The Trump administration’s National Guard deployments are highly inefficient.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

A Very, Very Expensive Way to Reduce Crime

The Trump administration’s National Guard deployments are highly inefficient.

www.theatlantic.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Prospects of UK Participation in the PURL Initiative — Official website of the President of Ukraine: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...

www.president.gov.ua

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize committee honors a hero — and Venezuela’s struggle for freedom

By celebrating María Corina Machado, the committee spotlights a barbaric regime and a stolen election. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The Nobel honors a hero — and Venezuela’s struggle for freedom

By celebrating María Corina Machado, the committee spotlights a barbaric regime and a stolen election.

www.washingtonpost.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

The Tom Homan Affair Has More Red Flags Than a May Day Parade
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The Tom Homan Affair Has More Red Flags Than a May Day Parade

www.nytimes.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide

The Prince of Wales was visibly moved as he heard first hand about the devastating impact of suicide, having to pause during a conversation with Rhian Mannings, whose husband took his own life.
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Prince William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide

Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Melania Trump reveals talks with Putin on abducted Ukrainian children

First Lady Melania Trump revealed she has held behind-the-scenes talks with Russian President Putin for months to reunite Ukrainian children taken since his 2022 invasion of Ukraine. www.axios.com/2025/10/10/m...

Melania Trump says she's helping return kids taken in Putin's war

Eight children were reunited in 24 hours, with more to come, the First Lady said.

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Ukraine And The Netherlands Will Coproduce Drones – Volodymyr Zelenskyy — Official website of the President of Ukraine: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukra...

www.president.gov.ua

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

Why María Corina Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Why María Corina Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.

www.theatlantic.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 1d

What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene?

The Georgia representative is finding a new voice. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene?

The Georgia representative is finding a new voice.

www.theatlantic.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 2d

How Ukraine's European allies fuel Russia's war economy.

Several EU nations see Russian energy imports rise in 2025. They include France, Netherlands, Romania and Portugal. Europe is still financing both sides in war. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

www.reuters.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 2d

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado

The Venezuelan opposition leader won for her efforts to promote democracy at a time when an increasing number of countries slide into authoritarianism. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 for her efforts to promote democracy at a time when an increasing number of countries slide into authoritar...

www.bloomberg.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 2d

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

Sjoerd Nolf @sjoerdnolf.bsky.social · 2d

A Trump Nobel Prize? Breaking down the arguments

A Washington Post-Ipsos poll last month showed even about half of Republicans said Trump didn’t deserve one. Just 22% of Americans overall said that he did. www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Analysis: A Trump Nobel prize? Breaking down the arguments | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary public lobbying campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize hasn’t proven very convincing.