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Anders Puck Nielsen
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Military analyst, naval officer, based in Denmark, mostly #Russia and the war in #Ukraine.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@anderspuck

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Anders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · Jun 23
There is a lot of talk about higher defense spending in NATO, but I think many politicians have failed to explain adequately why that is necessary. So in this video I explain what is at stake for citizens in Western European countries.
Why spend more on defense in Western Europe?
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
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bdtaylor-su.bsky.social
Thinking maybe Witkoff should just stay in Moscow. He could have Assad and Yanukovych as neighbors.
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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kateinkharkiv.bsky.social
I don’t know if he really believes this or is just saying things, but their "progress" is meaningless until they convince Russia to stop its aggression.
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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1-tea-with-putin.bsky.social
1/2
A really good critique of Europe's behavior towards Ukraine, and towards it's own security. 👇

Another strong quote from the text:

"Nothing about Europe’s position today was inevitable. It is the product of decisions not taken, responsibilities avoided, and illusions clung to for too long. ...
anderspucknielsen.dk Anders Puck Nielsen @anderspucknielsen.dk · 16h
"Too many European governments still behave as if losing Ukraine would be unfortunate but manageable. This is fantasy. The destruction of Ukraine would reshape Europe’s security architecture for decades, and not in Europe’s favour."

Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
Circus
Amidst the absolute chaos of a Witkoff-stamped Russian psyop-as-peace plan, discussion is filled with anger at Washington and at Moscow.
smalldeedsbigwar.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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jjjcameron.bsky.social
This is true for the transatlantic defense relationship. Without shared values, it is more difficult to see a US pledge to risk nuclear war for distant NATO allies as credible.
anandmenon.bsky.social Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 17h
What Trump has made me realise is how much the post-Cold War relationship hinged on shared values rather than shared interests. Trump is illustrating how, whether on Ukraine and Gaza, our interests diverge and, absent those values, there's not much holding us together.
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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andreaslindqvist.bsky.social
Før jeg tog til konference for graverjournalistik i Malaysia, nåede jeg forbi DR's studie for at fortælle om @madshorkilde.bsky.social og mine historier om Forsvarsakademiet.

Her lød spørgsmålene bla. om jeg selv oplever mere tilbageholdenhed fra FAK's eksperter.

Hør med her.

#dkforsvar #dkpol
Genstart | Taktisk tavshed | Lyt som podcast | DR LYD
Lyt som podcast her på DR LYD. Forsvarsakademiet er hjem for nogle af landets skarpeste hoveder, når det gælder krig, sikkerhed og militær strategi. Men i takt med at truslen mod Danmark er vokset, er...
www.dr.dk
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
anderspucknielsen.dk
"Too many European governments still behave as if losing Ukraine would be unfortunate but manageable. This is fantasy. The destruction of Ukraine would reshape Europe’s security architecture for decades, and not in Europe’s favour."

Strong message by @drjademcglynn.bsky.social.
Circus
Amidst the absolute chaos of a Witkoff-stamped Russian psyop-as-peace plan, discussion is filled with anger at Washington and at Moscow.
smalldeedsbigwar.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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esbenvest.bsky.social
Enig med Meile. Jeg har arbejdet på debatredaktioner på to forskellige medier, og jeg har ofte oplevet, at folk fejlciterer. Oftest i god tro, men det betyder jo ikke, at de ikke skal kontrolleres og rettes.
journalisten.dk Journalisten @journalisten.dk · 17h
”Jyllands-Postens debatredaktion ender desværre i denne omgang med selv at ligne en viljeløs algoritme, der belønner det kontroversielle frem for det gennemtænkte,” skriver Uniavisens Mathilde Meile om DF’s meget omtalte citatfusk i avisen. #dkmedier journalisten.dk/er-jeg-idiot...
Er jeg idiot, når jeg tjekker citater?
”Det har jeg aldrig været udsat for.”Sådan lød det i sidste uge fra Henrik Højgaard Sejerkilde om Dansk Folkepartis meget omtalte citatfusk i en kronik om remigration. Jyllands-Postens debatredaktør h...
journalisten.dk
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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hanstino.bsky.social
🇩🇰Denmark is hopelessly lacking behind on national satellite capacity according to a new report from the Danish Institute on International Studies. This has significant impact on the capacity to monitor and communicate in the High North including 🇬🇱& 🇫🇴
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Surely it must be because they want to give him an award or a medal. It couldn't possibly be to punish him, could it?
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 1d
Update: The Pentagon says it's opening an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in the wake of a video of Democratic lawmakers urging servicemembers not to comply with "illegal orders."
Pentagon investigates Democratic senator for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's opening an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in the wake of a video of Democratic lawmakers urging servicemembers not to comply with "illegal orders."
n.pr
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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yasharali.bsky.social
Senator Mark Kelly says he first learned of the DOD investigation against him (which may lead to court martial proceedings) via social media.
Senator Mark Kelly CA @SenMarkKelly X.com When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, and every day since I retired - which I did after my wife Gabby was shot in the head while serving her constituents. In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much. Secretary Hegseth's tweet is the first I heard of this. I also saw the President's posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death. If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Having an area expert at the negotiations seems like a no-brainer.
bdtaylor-su.bsky.social Brian Taylor @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social · 1d
Looking at this photo of the US-Ukraine Geneva meeting, I wondered who was in the delegation. ABC has the list:

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

No Russia or Ukraine experts (although US Ambassador to Ukraine Davis & SACEUR Grynkewich were there).

Who is the guy with the notebook? Andy Baker. 1/2
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Under Trump's peace plan, these four individuals would of course receive amnesty.
kyivindependent.com The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d
⚡️ Ukraine charges four Russians in absentia with war crimes for role in deadly missile strike on Kryvyi Rih playground.

The April attack claimed the lives of 20 residents, including nine children.
Ukraine charges four Russians in absentia with war crimes for role in deadly missile strike on Kryvyi Rih playground
The April attack claimed the lives of 20 residents, including nine children.
kyivindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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popovaprof.bsky.social
The amnesty is perhaps the most offensive part of the unworkable Trump proposal.
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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ericcolumbus.bsky.social
Trump didn’t read before posting:

“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump + Plaque: LOYALTY TO THE CONSTITUTION THE UNITED STATES BOLDLY BROKE WITH THE ANCIENT MILITARY CUSTOM OF SWEARING LOYALTY TO A LEADER. ARTICLE VI REQUIRED THAT AMERICAN OFFICERS THEREAFTER SWEAR LOYALTY TO OUR BASIC LAW, THE CONSTITUTION. WHILE MANY OTHER NATIONS HAVE SUFFERED MILITARY COUPS, THE UNITED STATES NEVER HAS. OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW. MANY OTHER NATIONS HAVE ADOPTED OUR PRINCIPLE OF LOYALTY TO THE BASIC LAW. THIS NATION MUST HAVE MILITARY LEADERS OF PRINCIPLE AND INTEGRITY SO STRONG THAT THEIR OATHS TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION WILL UNFAILINGLY GOVERN THEIR ACTIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE SUCH LEADERS OF CHARACTER. 1.23k ReTruths 3.93k Likes 11/23/25, 7:41 PM
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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antongerashchenko.bsky.social
"Militarily, there is no justification for demanding such sweeping concessions from Ukraine compared to Russia": several thoughts from Danish military expert Anders Puck Nielsen regarding the 28-point plan.

The proposed "peace plan" looks like a genuinely harsh ultimatum.
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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eilishhart.bsky.social
Rival European peace plan leaked to @telegraph.co.uk calls for a full unconditional ceasefire, plus no restrictions on the size of Ukraine’s army, its path to NATO, or stationing of “friendly forces” on its territory. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
Leaked: Europe’s rival peace plan for Ukraine in full
Draft from Continent’s leaders has several key differences to Trump proposals, including deployment of foreign troops
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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maxbergmann.bsky.social
To put this more bluntly, Europe has largely outsourced its foreign policy to America since WWII. This has created the illusion within the EU that foreign policy remains a national “competency.” It’s not. So if Europe wants a bigger voice it needs to speak as Europe.
maxbergmann.bsky.social Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 2d
Europe has a foreign policy problem. It does need to engage in these talks and doing so as 7 or 8 leaders just doesn't work. It makes it easy to work around Europe. So the EU should pick a special envoy - perhaps the fmr Finnish president Niinisto or a Draghi type to engage on behalf of Europe.
henryjfoy.ft.com Henry Foy @henryjfoy.ft.com · 2d
No formal "counter-proposal" from Europeans in Geneva - whose leaders instead agreed to try to dilute or amend US-Russian draft to keep Trump onside - but a list of demands on UA territory, size of army & EU control over frozen assets & sanctions
w @christopherjm.ft.com
www.ft.com/content/9e11...
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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jjjcameron.bsky.social
I fear that a lot of elements on European defense (including the nuclear component) will be viewed as politically impossible until the moment they become absolutely necessary, by which point it will be too late.
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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erikjonker.bsky.social
As @anderspucknielsen.dk has noted, the bad news is that the current "peace proposal" is a "win-win" for Russia. It is a win if it is accepted or the start of further discussions, it is also a win if it is rejected by Ukraine and the EU because relations between Europe and the US will suffer.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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joniaskola.bsky.social
Great video
November 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Militæret kommer til at fylde mere i vores liv i de kommende år. "Mange af de unge har den her overvejelse, hvor de sammenligner værnepligten med et højskoleophold på fire måneder. Og så har de svært ved at overskue at bruge næsten et år på værnepligt."
Markant fald i kvinder til ny værnepligt
Andelen af værnepligtige kvinder falder, viser nye tal fra Forsvaret. Det kan ende med øget brug af tvang.
nyheder.tv2.dk
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
anderspucknielsen.dk
My take on Trump's peace plan, and why he can't pressure Ukraine into capitulation.
Trump's ultimatum and the limits of US leverage over Ukraine
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Interesting read.
jimmyrushton.bsky.social Jimmy Rushton @jimmyrushton.bsky.social · 4d
NEW: One of Ukraine's most famous soldiers, Bohdan Krotevych, tells me why Commander in Chief Syrskyi must be replaced for Ukraine to win the war, why Azov still has a waiting list to join, and why the suggestion drones can replace infantry is "so stupid".
offbeatresearch.com/2025/11/i-kn...
"I Know We Can Win": Ukraine's Most Famous Soldier on the State of War - OffBeat Research
Jimmy Rushton sits down with Bohdan Krotevych, the decorated former commander of the Ukrainian National Guard’s elite Azov Brigade, for a wide-ranging interview on the current state of Ukraine’s leade...
offbeatresearch.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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maxbergmann.bsky.social
My cynical gut reaction to US-Russia negotiated deal is that the Kremlin was very smart. This is a play to divide not just the US and Ukraine but the US and Europe. They made what look like concessions, so they look reasonable. They also threw US some money. But they know Ukraine/EU can't say yes.1/
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
anderspucknielsen.dk
Exactly. In reality, there is no choice for Zelensky, because accepting Trump's plan is off the table. What this statement is about is mobilizing the public both at home and abroad.
popovaprof.bsky.social Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 4d
This is Zelensky putting pressure on Trump. He knows Ukrainians don't want to surrender. He's talking to all Americans across the political spectrum who support Ukraine, love freedom, and hate surrender. He's telling them: "you can't allow Trump to align the US with Ru against Europe". Let's see.
newseye.bsky.social News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 4d
NEW: Brutal to watch Zelensky address his nation just now. On the brink of being abandoned by the US.

"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. At this moment, Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM