Christophe Kopp
@chkopp.bsky.social
French, ex GP and medical editor. Daily roundup of information about Ukraine and Russia based mostly on Ukrainian, Baltic, Nordic, Eastern European, Balkans open sources.
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
"Europe still lacks credible hybrid deterrence. The West’s failure to establish deterrence thresholds for hybrid warfare has created a strategic vacuum that Russia will exploit,
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
"Europe still lacks credible hybrid deterrence. The West’s failure to establish deterrence thresholds for hybrid warfare has created a strategic vacuum that Russia will exploit,
"The drone issue stood out most strongly. Macron admitted that France is significantly behind in this area, pointing to Ukraine as the benchmark. „
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
"The drone issue stood out most strongly. Macron admitted that France is significantly behind in this area, pointing to Ukraine as the benchmark. „
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From a friend in Tehran. Someone who simply wants to live free — and see his and all countries rid of the “evil formula: Jihadism*Russia.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
January 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
From a friend in Tehran. Someone who simply wants to live free — and see his and all countries rid of the “evil formula: Jihadism*Russia.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
"Russia needs its war against Ukraine to continue, as it provides the Kremlin with a convenient scapegoat for aggressive actions against NATO states. With a meaningful peace agreement,
January 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
"Russia needs its war against Ukraine to continue, as it provides the Kremlin with a convenient scapegoat for aggressive actions against NATO states. With a meaningful peace agreement,
" it does have consequences in terms of the credibility of the alliance, and I think we could see an intensification of the practice whereby allies are turning to bilateral or regional relationships …
January 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
" it does have consequences in terms of the credibility of the alliance, and I think we could see an intensification of the practice whereby allies are turning to bilateral or regional relationships …
"This assistance will help keep our people warm and protected by strengthening heating and heat supply systems – with a particular focus on frontline regions" www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Germany allocates €60 million for Ukraine's energy sector
Germany has announced the allocation of €60 million for winter and energy support for Ukraine.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
"This assistance will help keep our people warm and protected by strengthening heating and heat supply systems – with a particular focus on frontline regions" www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
"For children, the impact of such harsh conditions is both physical and mental. Darkness and freezing temperatures intensify fear and stress, and can lead to, or exacerbate respiratory and other health conditions.
January 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
"For children, the impact of such harsh conditions is both physical and mental. Darkness and freezing temperatures intensify fear and stress, and can lead to, or exacerbate respiratory and other health conditions.
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French-Ukrainian singer Paul Manandise:
"Leaders of Europe,I’m addressing you from Kyiv.At the same time,I’m addressing you from the depths of my European heart
What Putin is doing isn’t a 'military' operation. It’s a war of terror,a policy of annihilation.He wants to break a people-the Ukrainians"
"Leaders of Europe,I’m addressing you from Kyiv.At the same time,I’m addressing you from the depths of my European heart
What Putin is doing isn’t a 'military' operation. It’s a war of terror,a policy of annihilation.He wants to break a people-the Ukrainians"
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
French-Ukrainian singer Paul Manandise:
"Leaders of Europe,I’m addressing you from Kyiv.At the same time,I’m addressing you from the depths of my European heart
What Putin is doing isn’t a 'military' operation. It’s a war of terror,a policy of annihilation.He wants to break a people-the Ukrainians"
"Leaders of Europe,I’m addressing you from Kyiv.At the same time,I’m addressing you from the depths of my European heart
What Putin is doing isn’t a 'military' operation. It’s a war of terror,a policy of annihilation.He wants to break a people-the Ukrainians"
How come Mr Macron?: “Hungary and Slovakia—run by Moscow loyalists—remain Europe’s biggest buyers of Russian hydrocarbons, followed by France.” tvpworld.com/91075599/rus...
Russia’s oil and gas revenues plunge 24% in 2025
In addition to falling oil prices, a strong ruble has also hurt Moscow’s war chest.
tvpworld.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:40 PM
How come Mr Macron?: “Hungary and Slovakia—run by Moscow loyalists—remain Europe’s biggest buyers of Russian hydrocarbons, followed by France.” tvpworld.com/91075599/rus...
“80 industrial boilers from Italy with capacities ranging from 550 to 3,000 kW, worth a total of €1.85 million. Part of this equipment will be allocated to meet the needs of Odessa region.” odessa-journal.com/odessa-regio...
Italy Supplies Industrial Boilers to Strengthen Odesa Energy Resilience - Oj
Odesa region will receive part of 80 Italian industrial boilers worth €1.85 million to boost power generation and energy resilience during wartime.
odessa-journal.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“80 industrial boilers from Italy with capacities ranging from 550 to 3,000 kW, worth a total of €1.85 million. Part of this equipment will be allocated to meet the needs of Odessa region.” odessa-journal.com/odessa-regio...
“Heating has been restored to most of Kyiv - only 100 apartment buildings remain without heat as of 16 January, down from 6,000 after the 9 January strike”. euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/16/k...
Kyiv runs on emergency generators and 20% streetlights after week of Russian strikes - Euromaidan Press
Ukraine deployed 24 generators and 1,300 warming centers in Kyiv as energy emergency continues one week after Russian strikes.
euromaidanpress.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
“Heating has been restored to most of Kyiv - only 100 apartment buildings remain without heat as of 16 January, down from 6,000 after the 9 January strike”. euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/16/k...
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Amid the energy crisis caused by russia, Kyiv keeps going.
Severe frost brought ice,
and today I saw the sidewalks being salted.
A small thing,
but it means the city is alive.
Severe frost brought ice,
and today I saw the sidewalks being salted.
A small thing,
but it means the city is alive.
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Amid the energy crisis caused by russia, Kyiv keeps going.
Severe frost brought ice,
and today I saw the sidewalks being salted.
A small thing,
but it means the city is alive.
Severe frost brought ice,
and today I saw the sidewalks being salted.
A small thing,
but it means the city is alive.
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‼️ Russia is committing energy genocide against Ukrainians
Russia's campaign of strikes against Ukraine's energy sector during the harshest frosts is not a series of "episodes" and not a "military necessity." It’s a systematic operation aimed at destroying living conditions.
📹: named_kir / Threads
Russia's campaign of strikes against Ukraine's energy sector during the harshest frosts is not a series of "episodes" and not a "military necessity." It’s a systematic operation aimed at destroying living conditions.
📹: named_kir / Threads
January 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
‼️ Russia is committing energy genocide against Ukrainians
Russia's campaign of strikes against Ukraine's energy sector during the harshest frosts is not a series of "episodes" and not a "military necessity." It’s a systematic operation aimed at destroying living conditions.
📹: named_kir / Threads
Russia's campaign of strikes against Ukraine's energy sector during the harshest frosts is not a series of "episodes" and not a "military necessity." It’s a systematic operation aimed at destroying living conditions.
📹: named_kir / Threads
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A number of people asked for a written version of my video on Trump’s narcissism, as the video was necessarily dense.
I’ve now published that on Substack, where the argument is laid out more carefully and in one place.
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
I’ve now published that on Substack, where the argument is laid out more carefully and in one place.
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
A number of people asked for a written version of my video on Trump’s narcissism, as the video was necessarily dense.
I’ve now published that on Substack, where the argument is laid out more carefully and in one place.
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
I’ve now published that on Substack, where the argument is laid out more carefully and in one place.
open.substack.com/pub/vladvexl...
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As russian kamikaze drones continue to terrorize Ukraine daily, we keep our air defense fundraisers going to help prevent this terror.
Sky Sentinel: $2,980,264
Dark Night: $484,234
Less than $20k remains to close this campaign.
Let’s do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Sky Sentinel: $2,980,264
Dark Night: $484,234
Less than $20k remains to close this campaign.
Let’s do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
January 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
As russian kamikaze drones continue to terrorize Ukraine daily, we keep our air defense fundraisers going to help prevent this terror.
Sky Sentinel: $2,980,264
Dark Night: $484,234
Less than $20k remains to close this campaign.
Let’s do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Sky Sentinel: $2,980,264
Dark Night: $484,234
Less than $20k remains to close this campaign.
Let’s do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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No.
We have to avoid & prevent war in the first place. For many reasons, not just because of the above.
That's why I keep repeating, like a broken record:
We. Need. Credible. Independent. Deterrent.
And that means at the very least a serious look into #nuclear weapons.
bsky.app/profile/jmko...
We have to avoid & prevent war in the first place. For many reasons, not just because of the above.
That's why I keep repeating, like a broken record:
We. Need. Credible. Independent. Deterrent.
And that means at the very least a serious look into #nuclear weapons.
bsky.app/profile/jmko...
RECOMMENDATION: The #Baltic region countries and #Ukraine, perhaps augmented by like-minded countries like South #Korea, should begin a joint R&D program to develop #nuclear weapons and their delivery systems, and the required infrastructure.
The goal: a credible independent "minimum #deterrent."
The goal: a credible independent "minimum #deterrent."
Should Poland have nuclear weapons?
The majority of respondents answered yes.
The first effects of Trump's policy are emerging.
The majority of respondents answered yes.
The first effects of Trump's policy are emerging.
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
No.
We have to avoid & prevent war in the first place. For many reasons, not just because of the above.
That's why I keep repeating, like a broken record:
We. Need. Credible. Independent. Deterrent.
And that means at the very least a serious look into #nuclear weapons.
bsky.app/profile/jmko...
We have to avoid & prevent war in the first place. For many reasons, not just because of the above.
That's why I keep repeating, like a broken record:
We. Need. Credible. Independent. Deterrent.
And that means at the very least a serious look into #nuclear weapons.
bsky.app/profile/jmko...
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Anton Kotenko - The Promise of Ukraine
A Conceptual History of Nineteenth-Century Nationalism
À paraître en mai aux Oxford UP
A Conceptual History of Nineteenth-Century Nationalism
À paraître en mai aux Oxford UP
January 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Anton Kotenko - The Promise of Ukraine
A Conceptual History of Nineteenth-Century Nationalism
À paraître en mai aux Oxford UP
A Conceptual History of Nineteenth-Century Nationalism
À paraître en mai aux Oxford UP
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Our RUTA webinar, that will focus on latest books on Romani histories will be held in late February (TBA)
The webinar will also follow-up on crucial discussions we’ve had at our 2025 RUTA conference in Ukraine, especially our featured panel on Romani Visions for the Future
bsky.app/profile/asso...
The webinar will also follow-up on crucial discussions we’ve had at our 2025 RUTA conference in Ukraine, especially our featured panel on Romani Visions for the Future
bsky.app/profile/asso...
For all who would like to (re)visit the featured panels from our RUTA 2025 conference “Imagination: New Visions and Connections”, here is our first panel Romani Visions for the Future, with a particular focus on integrating Romani concerns into post-war reconstruction
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjy...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjy...
Featured Panel “Romani Visions for the Future”
YouTube video by The Ruta Association
m.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Our RUTA webinar, that will focus on latest books on Romani histories will be held in late February (TBA)
The webinar will also follow-up on crucial discussions we’ve had at our 2025 RUTA conference in Ukraine, especially our featured panel on Romani Visions for the Future
bsky.app/profile/asso...
The webinar will also follow-up on crucial discussions we’ve had at our 2025 RUTA conference in Ukraine, especially our featured panel on Romani Visions for the Future
bsky.app/profile/asso...
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"We must ensure that Ukraine wins and regains all of its territories, including Crimea."
- Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
- Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"We must ensure that Ukraine wins and regains all of its territories, including Crimea."
- Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
- Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
"For the U.S., the main minus in this situation is that under current Arctic division, Americans can count only on a relatively small share thanks to Alaska.
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"For the U.S., the main minus in this situation is that under current Arctic division, Americans can count only on a relatively small share thanks to Alaska.
"a mutually beneficial exchange of expertise, whereby NATO provides analytical tools and standardization mechanisms, while Ukraine shares practical innovations and tactics that have been tested in combat." menafn.com/1110601585/N...
NATO-Ukraine Center Outlines Priorities For 2026
NATO-Ukraine Center Outlines Priorities For 2026. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform.
These priorities are set out in JATEC's Work Program for 2026, which wa...
menafn.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
"a mutually beneficial exchange of expertise, whereby NATO provides analytical tools and standardization mechanisms, while Ukraine shares practical innovations and tactics that have been tested in combat." menafn.com/1110601585/N...
"For Steadfast Dart 2026, around 10,000 soldiers from 11 NATO countries will participate, including Italy, Greece, Germany, Czechia, Spain, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Turkey, with support from France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom." uatv.ua/en/nato-cond...
NATO Conducts Major Military Exercises in Europe, Practicing Rapid Troop Deployment to Germany - Freedom
From January to March 2026, NATO is conducting its annual large-scale exercise ...
uatv.ua
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
"For Steadfast Dart 2026, around 10,000 soldiers from 11 NATO countries will participate, including Italy, Greece, Germany, Czechia, Spain, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Turkey, with support from France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom." uatv.ua/en/nato-cond...
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Kyiv is facing massive power outages.
But people refuse to give up.
russia can’t break our nation.
We are proud of our people 🇺🇦
But people refuse to give up.
russia can’t break our nation.
We are proud of our people 🇺🇦
January 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Kyiv is facing massive power outages.
But people refuse to give up.
russia can’t break our nation.
We are proud of our people 🇺🇦
But people refuse to give up.
russia can’t break our nation.
We are proud of our people 🇺🇦
"Finland and Sweden’s recent accession to Nato has reshaped the security landscape, increasing the focus on the Nordics as a collective. This has entrenched Russia’s desire to assert control over areas such as the Kola peninsula and the Barents bastion." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Greenland: new shipping routes, hidden minerals – and a frontline between the US and Russia?
Key maps show the growing strategic importance of Greenland as Arctic ice melts under global heating
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM
"Finland and Sweden’s recent accession to Nato has reshaped the security landscape, increasing the focus on the Nordics as a collective. This has entrenched Russia’s desire to assert control over areas such as the Kola peninsula and the Barents bastion." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"this is about the deliberate use of Ukrainian land and natural wealth to enrich the aggressor state. By violating international law, Russia is trying to compensate for its own economic failures at the expense of the subsoil of Donetsk region" odessa-journal.com/russia-is-pl...
Russia Plans Long-Term Mineral Exploration in Occupied Donetsk - Oj
In 2026, Russia will start a multi-year program to exploit strategic and rare metals in occupied Donetsk, using Soviet-era data to support its war economy.
odessa-journal.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM
"this is about the deliberate use of Ukrainian land and natural wealth to enrich the aggressor state. By violating international law, Russia is trying to compensate for its own economic failures at the expense of the subsoil of Donetsk region" odessa-journal.com/russia-is-pl...