Chris Winters 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 🇬🇪
@cwinters.bsky.social
German security expert, Fire protection officer, EMT and IT professional
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Hegseth (boorishly): Russia's cool. NATO sucks. Your security problem, Europe, is you're too brown and gay.
Vance (condescendingly): Russia's cool. Your security problem is you're too brown and Muslim.
Rubio (politely): Who cares about Russia. Your problem is you're not white or Christian enough.
Vance (condescendingly): Russia's cool. Your security problem is you're too brown and Muslim.
Rubio (politely): Who cares about Russia. Your problem is you're not white or Christian enough.
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Hegseth (boorishly): Russia's cool. NATO sucks. Your security problem, Europe, is you're too brown and gay.
Vance (condescendingly): Russia's cool. Your security problem is you're too brown and Muslim.
Rubio (politely): Who cares about Russia. Your problem is you're not white or Christian enough.
Vance (condescendingly): Russia's cool. Your security problem is you're too brown and Muslim.
Rubio (politely): Who cares about Russia. Your problem is you're not white or Christian enough.
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Good reminder:
Polymarket Intel is a pro-Russian page
Polymarket Intel is a pro-Russian page
February 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Good reminder:
Polymarket Intel is a pro-Russian page
Polymarket Intel is a pro-Russian page
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‼️…After the rally comes the next rally:
Hello, #Munich!
Rally in support of 🇺🇦 Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the russian full scale invasion.
📆 Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Marienplatz, Munich.
💙🙏💛 Please join us!
Hello, #Munich!
Rally in support of 🇺🇦 Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the russian full scale invasion.
📆 Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Marienplatz, Munich.
💙🙏💛 Please join us!
February 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
‼️…After the rally comes the next rally:
Hello, #Munich!
Rally in support of 🇺🇦 Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the russian full scale invasion.
📆 Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Marienplatz, Munich.
💙🙏💛 Please join us!
Hello, #Munich!
Rally in support of 🇺🇦 Ukraine on the 4th anniversary of the russian full scale invasion.
📆 Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Marienplatz, Munich.
💙🙏💛 Please join us!
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⚡️ Australia is sending aid to repair Ukraine’s power grid following Russian attacks.
Australia Provides $7.1 Million to Ukraine Energy Fund Amid Russian Attacks
Australia adds $7.1M to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, lifting total aid to $29.1M for repairs, grid equipment, and energy stability amid russian attacks.
united24media.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
⚡️ Australia is sending aid to repair Ukraine’s power grid following Russian attacks.
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British intelligence reported that near Kupiansk, losses were 27:1 in favor of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
British intelligence reported that near Kupiansk, losses were 27:1 in favor of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Politico: The EU and a 12-nation Indo-Pacific bloc are opening talks to explore forming one of the largest global economic alliances, multiple people with knowledge of the talks told POLITICO. Canada's Mark Carney is spearheading the discussions.
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Politico: The EU and a 12-nation Indo-Pacific bloc are opening talks to explore forming one of the largest global economic alliances, multiple people with knowledge of the talks told POLITICO. Canada's Mark Carney is spearheading the discussions.
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Canadians, if you have any questions for your Amb to the UN - the Honourable David Lametti, pls comment below.
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Canadians, if you have any questions for your Amb to the UN - the Honourable David Lametti, pls comment below.
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🚀⚠️ Russia has completed preparations for a strike on Ukraine. The attack may take place tonight, before tomorrow's negotiations, - monitoring channels
Three Tu-95MS have been redeployed closer to the border with Ukraine.
Three Tu-95MS have been redeployed closer to the border with Ukraine.
February 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🚀⚠️ Russia has completed preparations for a strike on Ukraine. The attack may take place tonight, before tomorrow's negotiations, - monitoring channels
Three Tu-95MS have been redeployed closer to the border with Ukraine.
Three Tu-95MS have been redeployed closer to the border with Ukraine.
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The Kyiv Independent, in collaboration with KPMG Ukraine Gateway, has launched a series of Investor's Guides to Ukraine — a go-to resource for foreign investors interested in doing business in Ukraine.
The first two guides are now available here: kyivindependent.com/investorsgui...
The first two guides are now available here: kyivindependent.com/investorsgui...
February 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The Kyiv Independent, in collaboration with KPMG Ukraine Gateway, has launched a series of Investor's Guides to Ukraine — a go-to resource for foreign investors interested in doing business in Ukraine.
The first two guides are now available here: kyivindependent.com/investorsgui...
The first two guides are now available here: kyivindependent.com/investorsgui...
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We have bought 3 pumps for the lads.
However, giving 3 pumps is no good unless you buy them the necessary hosing which is also useless in the absence of 3 jubilee clips.
€232 was not budgeted, but they will have them when they really need them.
However, giving 3 pumps is no good unless you buy them the necessary hosing which is also useless in the absence of 3 jubilee clips.
€232 was not budgeted, but they will have them when they really need them.
February 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
We have bought 3 pumps for the lads.
However, giving 3 pumps is no good unless you buy them the necessary hosing which is also useless in the absence of 3 jubilee clips.
€232 was not budgeted, but they will have them when they really need them.
However, giving 3 pumps is no good unless you buy them the necessary hosing which is also useless in the absence of 3 jubilee clips.
€232 was not budgeted, but they will have them when they really need them.
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A Greek new law turns NGO membership into an aggravating factor for convictions on facilitating irregular migration, with a minimum 10-year prison sentence. Horrifying, especially since the Greek authorities criminalize lifesaving aid to migrants. The EU must protect NGOs. Solidarity is not a crime.
Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society
The Greek government has introduced an immigration bill with measures that explicitly link nongovernmental groups and humanitarian workers with criminal conduct, when in reality they are helping…
www.hrw.org
February 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A Greek new law turns NGO membership into an aggravating factor for convictions on facilitating irregular migration, with a minimum 10-year prison sentence. Horrifying, especially since the Greek authorities criminalize lifesaving aid to migrants. The EU must protect NGOs. Solidarity is not a crime.
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From the carnival parade in Cologne 🔥🔥🔥 (the dialect phrase on the van says "We did it for the great taste!"
#Rosenmontag
#Rosenmontag
February 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
From the carnival parade in Cologne 🔥🔥🔥 (the dialect phrase on the van says "We did it for the great taste!"
#Rosenmontag
#Rosenmontag
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⚡️ Russia scales up offensive from north of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian military says.
Russian troops have scaled up their offensives from villages north of Pokrovsk, intensifying efforts to encircle the city and its sister town of Myrnohrad, the 7th Rapid Response Corps reported on Feb. 16.
Russian troops have scaled up their offensives from villages north of Pokrovsk, intensifying efforts to encircle the city and its sister town of Myrnohrad, the 7th Rapid Response Corps reported on Feb. 16.
Russia scales up offensive from north of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian military says
The 7th Corps report comes as Ukraine clings to its last positions in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in eastern Donetsk Oblast, both of which have mostly been occupied by Russia, Emil Kastehelmi, a military a...
kyivindependent.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
⚡️ Russia scales up offensive from north of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian military says.
Russian troops have scaled up their offensives from villages north of Pokrovsk, intensifying efforts to encircle the city and its sister town of Myrnohrad, the 7th Rapid Response Corps reported on Feb. 16.
Russian troops have scaled up their offensives from villages north of Pokrovsk, intensifying efforts to encircle the city and its sister town of Myrnohrad, the 7th Rapid Response Corps reported on Feb. 16.
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Die Vorwürfe zu Vetternwirtschaft zerreißen die AfD: Interne Mails, Dossiers und Leaks – und der Skandal zieht immer größere Kreise. Die Übersicht der Vorwürfe - aus den eigenen Reihen! Gastbeitrag von @belltower.news. www.volksverpetzer.de/aktuelles/ve...
Vetternwirtschaft bundesweit? AfD-interner Kampf eskaliert!
Die Vorwürfe zu Vetternwirtschaft zerreißen die AfD: Interne Mails, Dossiers und Leaks – und der Skandal zieht immer größere Kreise.
www.volksverpetzer.de
February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Die Vorwürfe zu Vetternwirtschaft zerreißen die AfD: Interne Mails, Dossiers und Leaks – und der Skandal zieht immer größere Kreise. Die Übersicht der Vorwürfe - aus den eigenen Reihen! Gastbeitrag von @belltower.news. www.volksverpetzer.de/aktuelles/ve...
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AfD Bayern: Ein Abgeordneter wurde wegen Geldwäsche und Nötigung verurteilt, ein verurteilter Mörder kandidiert für die AfD in München, ein verurteilter Volksverhetzer in Ramersdorf-Perlach, jetzt kam ein anderer AfD-Kandidat in Bamberg in Untersuchungshaft – Vorwurf: vorsätzliche Körperverletzung.
February 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
AfD Bayern: Ein Abgeordneter wurde wegen Geldwäsche und Nötigung verurteilt, ein verurteilter Mörder kandidiert für die AfD in München, ein verurteilter Volksverhetzer in Ramersdorf-Perlach, jetzt kam ein anderer AfD-Kandidat in Bamberg in Untersuchungshaft – Vorwurf: vorsätzliche Körperverletzung.
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…every time, there’s a lump in my throat. It’s hard to walk here. It feels like they are all looking straight at you. There are no strangers here. In the news, it’s just numbers and reports, but here-it’s specific people and their eyes.
February 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
…every time, there’s a lump in my throat. It’s hard to walk here. It feels like they are all looking straight at you. There are no strangers here. In the news, it’s just numbers and reports, but here-it’s specific people and their eyes.
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Well said. The problem is that the leaders of the US government and the people around them are more interested in their ability to profit from the resources of Ukraine and business deals in Russia than a lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
February 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Well said. The problem is that the leaders of the US government and the people around them are more interested in their ability to profit from the resources of Ukraine and business deals in Russia than a lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
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Hungary holds elections in 2 months. And the US Secretary of State is in Hungary campaigning for Viktor Orban. And as you can see, Russian state media loves it.
February 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Hungary holds elections in 2 months. And the US Secretary of State is in Hungary campaigning for Viktor Orban. And as you can see, Russian state media loves it.
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10.000 Drohnen für die Ukraine.
Produziert in Deutschland.
Die erste davon übergaben wir Präsident Selenskyj am Freitag.
Der Rest folgt bis Ende des Jahres.
#BuildWithUkraine ist, was die Ukraine 2026 braucht.
Russland muss den Krieg verlieren.
Produziert in Deutschland.
Die erste davon übergaben wir Präsident Selenskyj am Freitag.
Der Rest folgt bis Ende des Jahres.
#BuildWithUkraine ist, was die Ukraine 2026 braucht.
Russland muss den Krieg verlieren.
February 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
10.000 Drohnen für die Ukraine.
Produziert in Deutschland.
Die erste davon übergaben wir Präsident Selenskyj am Freitag.
Der Rest folgt bis Ende des Jahres.
#BuildWithUkraine ist, was die Ukraine 2026 braucht.
Russland muss den Krieg verlieren.
Produziert in Deutschland.
Die erste davon übergaben wir Präsident Selenskyj am Freitag.
Der Rest folgt bis Ende des Jahres.
#BuildWithUkraine ist, was die Ukraine 2026 braucht.
Russland muss den Krieg verlieren.
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Die jüngste Einladung von AfD-Chef Tino Chrupalla führte zu scharfer Kritik an ARD-Moderatorin Caren Miosga. Nun fordern Medienschaffende und Forscher ein Umdenken und warnen vor weiterer "Normalisierung extrem rechter Positionen".
www.tagesspiegel.de/appell-an-ca...
www.tagesspiegel.de/appell-an-ca...
Appell an Caren Miosga nach Chrupalla-Einladung: „Ausdruck einer weiteren Normalisierung extrem rechter Positionen“
Die jüngste Einladung von AfD-Chef Tino Chrupalla führte zu scharfer Kritik an ARD-Moderatorin Caren Miosga. Nun fordern Medienschaffende und Forscher ein Umdenken.
www.tagesspiegel.de
February 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Die jüngste Einladung von AfD-Chef Tino Chrupalla führte zu scharfer Kritik an ARD-Moderatorin Caren Miosga. Nun fordern Medienschaffende und Forscher ein Umdenken und warnen vor weiterer "Normalisierung extrem rechter Positionen".
www.tagesspiegel.de/appell-an-ca...
www.tagesspiegel.de/appell-an-ca...
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Due to missile shortages, Ukraine can only risk firing 1 Patriot missile per Russian ballistic missile target.
Where 2 or more would guarantee an intercept.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
Where 2 or more would guarantee an intercept.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
How Ukraine Uses One Patriot Missile Per Target to Stop Russian Ballistics
New footage shows Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles at night, often firing one interceptor per target amid shortages.
united24media.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Due to missile shortages, Ukraine can only risk firing 1 Patriot missile per Russian ballistic missile target.
Where 2 or more would guarantee an intercept.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
Where 2 or more would guarantee an intercept.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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2025 has become the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Conflict Intelligence Team.
Their research shows that 2,919 civilians were killed by Russia in Ukraine, and 17,775 more were injured.
Their research shows that 2,919 civilians were killed by Russia in Ukraine, and 17,775 more were injured.
February 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
2025 has become the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Conflict Intelligence Team.
Their research shows that 2,919 civilians were killed by Russia in Ukraine, and 17,775 more were injured.
Their research shows that 2,919 civilians were killed by Russia in Ukraine, and 17,775 more were injured.
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FT: The EU is softening its criticism of Hungarian PM Orbán and may unblock new EU funds for Hungary ahead of the April elections, in order to avoid accusations of election interference.
Do they really believe that appeasement before the elections will stop the anti-🇪🇺 propaganda that works so well?
Do they really believe that appeasement before the elections will stop the anti-🇪🇺 propaganda that works so well?
EU tones down criticism of Viktor Orbán ahead of election
Brussels wary of giving Hungary’s longtime antagonist ammunition during his campaign
www.ft.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM
FT: The EU is softening its criticism of Hungarian PM Orbán and may unblock new EU funds for Hungary ahead of the April elections, in order to avoid accusations of election interference.
Do they really believe that appeasement before the elections will stop the anti-🇪🇺 propaganda that works so well?
Do they really believe that appeasement before the elections will stop the anti-🇪🇺 propaganda that works so well?
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⚡️Ukrainian veteran with disability injured in car explosion in Odesa, marking 2nd such incident in 10 days.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the car bombing as a terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation, the agency said.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the car bombing as a terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation, the agency said.
Ukrainian veteran with disability injured in car explosion in Odesa, marking 2nd such incident in 10 days
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the car bombing as a terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation, the agency said.
kyivindependent.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
⚡️Ukrainian veteran with disability injured in car explosion in Odesa, marking 2nd such incident in 10 days.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the car bombing as a terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation, the agency said.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the car bombing as a terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation, the agency said.
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Wie kann Europa eine Lücke in seiner nuklearen Abschreckung vermeiden? Diese Frage wird drängender, wenn die Europäer nicht mehr wissen, wie verlässlich die USA sind.
Wir, die European Nuclear Study Group, schlagen 5 Optionen vor, über die Europa jetzt nachdenken sollte 👇
Wir, die European Nuclear Study Group, schlagen 5 Optionen vor, über die Europa jetzt nachdenken sollte 👇
The report of our European Nuclear Study Group, co-chaired by James W. Davis, Claudia Major and me, is online now: securityconference.org/en/publicati... Our co-authors: Janina Dill, Héloïse Fayet, Liviu Horovitz, Łukasz Kulesa, Andreas Lutsch, Michal Onderco, Jintro Pauly, Julian Wucherpfennig.
February 16, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Wie kann Europa eine Lücke in seiner nuklearen Abschreckung vermeiden? Diese Frage wird drängender, wenn die Europäer nicht mehr wissen, wie verlässlich die USA sind.
Wir, die European Nuclear Study Group, schlagen 5 Optionen vor, über die Europa jetzt nachdenken sollte 👇
Wir, die European Nuclear Study Group, schlagen 5 Optionen vor, über die Europa jetzt nachdenken sollte 👇