Jan Linkowski
@janlinkowski.bsky.social
🇵🇱🇪🇺🇺🇦 For our freedom and yours. Polish diplomat serving in the United Arab Emirates, formerly in Algeria. Views my own, repost not always an endorsement.
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Talks between US-Ukraine-Russia will begin this evening in UAE.
A senior Ukrainian said they welcomed talks with the Russians as a chance to be in the room and to speak for themselves in the presence of both them and the Americans. "We speak their language and [can] read their facial expressions."
A senior Ukrainian said they welcomed talks with the Russians as a chance to be in the room and to speak for themselves in the presence of both them and the Americans. "We speak their language and [can] read their facial expressions."
Ukraine must give up territory for war to end, Russia insists ahead of talks ft.trib.al/TbLgwlY
Ukraine must give up territory for war to end, Russia insists ahead of talks
Comments come before potential first three-way meeting with US officials since full-scale invasion in 2022
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January 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Talks between US-Ukraine-Russia will begin this evening in UAE.
A senior Ukrainian said they welcomed talks with the Russians as a chance to be in the room and to speak for themselves in the presence of both them and the Americans. "We speak their language and [can] read their facial expressions."
A senior Ukrainian said they welcomed talks with the Russians as a chance to be in the room and to speak for themselves in the presence of both them and the Americans. "We speak their language and [can] read their facial expressions."
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The EU has released its first €10 million toward establishing a special international tribunal to prosecute senior Russian political and military leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed.
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM
The EU has released its first €10 million toward establishing a special international tribunal to prosecute senior Russian political and military leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed.
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Haiti’s security crisis continues unabated. New research from Chatham House proposes a three-year roadmap for security and governance reforms in Haiti. https://bit.ly/4sRlf8Z
A roadmap for security and governance reform in Haiti
How to address multilateral breakdown and state collapse
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Haiti’s security crisis continues unabated. New research from Chatham House proposes a three-year roadmap for security and governance reforms in Haiti. https://bit.ly/4sRlf8Z
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Deadly deliveries and controlled chaos: how Arsenal became set-piece masters
Deadly deliveries and controlled chaos: how Arsenal became set-piece masters
Mikel Arteta’s side have scored 19 goals from corners this season. Why are their set pieces so effective and can they be stopped?
Set pieces are dominating the Premier League this season, with almost 30% of goals coming from corners, free-kicks, penalties or long throws. The leaders, Arsenal, are kings of the dead ball, scoring 17 of their 40 league goals from set pieces (including penalties). But what makes Mikel Arteta’s side so effective in these areas, and what can opponents do to stop them? The data provides some answers. Continue reading...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Deadly deliveries and controlled chaos: how Arsenal became set-piece masters
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"This year will be the most consequential year for the Islamic Republic. There will either be transition from within or forced transition."
Sanam Vakil (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the major challenges facing the regime in Iran this year ⤵️
Sanam Vakil (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the major challenges facing the regime in Iran this year ⤵️
January 23, 2026 at 8:10 AM
"This year will be the most consequential year for the Islamic Republic. There will either be transition from within or forced transition."
Sanam Vakil (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the major challenges facing the regime in Iran this year ⤵️
Sanam Vakil (@chmenap.bsky.social) on the major challenges facing the regime in Iran this year ⤵️
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President Stubb:
People are saying that Russia wants to continue the war because they want more territory. That is rubbish.
Russia has to continue the war because this war is too big for Putin to fail.
People are saying that Russia wants to continue the war because they want more territory. That is rubbish.
Russia has to continue the war because this war is too big for Putin to fail.
January 22, 2026 at 12:54 PM
President Stubb:
People are saying that Russia wants to continue the war because they want more territory. That is rubbish.
Russia has to continue the war because this war is too big for Putin to fail.
People are saying that Russia wants to continue the war because they want more territory. That is rubbish.
Russia has to continue the war because this war is too big for Putin to fail.
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Ukrainian and Russian teams will have their first trilateral meeting with U.S. officials in the United Arab Emirates, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
January 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Ukrainian and Russian teams will have their first trilateral meeting with U.S. officials in the United Arab Emirates, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The European Union needs to protect its relationship with the United States even if that is a more difficult task today, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of an emergency summit with EU leaders in Brussels.
January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The European Union needs to protect its relationship with the United States even if that is a more difficult task today, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ahead of an emergency summit with EU leaders in Brussels.
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Bulgaria 🇧🇬: President Radev resigns
🔵Radev’s resignation is likely driven by his intention to establish his own party and contest the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, expected to take place in late March or early April.
🔵By Jan Nowinowski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
🔵Radev’s resignation is likely driven by his intention to establish his own party and contest the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, expected to take place in late March or early April.
🔵By Jan Nowinowski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
Bulgaria: President Radev resigns
On 19 January, in a special address, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation. Once the Constitutional Court formally approves the resignation, his duties will be assumed by the incum...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Bulgaria 🇧🇬: President Radev resigns
🔵Radev’s resignation is likely driven by his intention to establish his own party and contest the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, expected to take place in late March or early April.
🔵By Jan Nowinowski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
🔵Radev’s resignation is likely driven by his intention to establish his own party and contest the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, expected to take place in late March or early April.
🔵By Jan Nowinowski ⤵️
www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacj...
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“I think it’s a really good deal for everybody,” said U.S. President Donald Trump following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the framework of a future deal concerning Greenland’s sovereignty.
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
“I think it’s a really good deal for everybody,” said U.S. President Donald Trump following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the framework of a future deal concerning Greenland’s sovereignty.
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Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent days, leaving about 60% of buildings in Kyiv without electricity, heating, or running water.
In response to Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Poland has sent over 400 power generators to Kyiv.
In response to Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Poland has sent over 400 power generators to Kyiv.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent days, leaving about 60% of buildings in Kyiv without electricity, heating, or running water.
In response to Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Poland has sent over 400 power generators to Kyiv.
In response to Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Poland has sent over 400 power generators to Kyiv.
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US Senator Thom Tillis:
Over the course of 30 days, the president of Russia allowed the systematic kidnapping, torture, rape, and murder of people in a suburb just 30 minutes outside of #Kyiv. This is what that vicious dictator of Russia perpetrated on the poor, innocent civilians of Bucha.
Over the course of 30 days, the president of Russia allowed the systematic kidnapping, torture, rape, and murder of people in a suburb just 30 minutes outside of #Kyiv. This is what that vicious dictator of Russia perpetrated on the poor, innocent civilians of Bucha.
January 22, 2026 at 8:33 AM
US Senator Thom Tillis:
Over the course of 30 days, the president of Russia allowed the systematic kidnapping, torture, rape, and murder of people in a suburb just 30 minutes outside of #Kyiv. This is what that vicious dictator of Russia perpetrated on the poor, innocent civilians of Bucha.
Over the course of 30 days, the president of Russia allowed the systematic kidnapping, torture, rape, and murder of people in a suburb just 30 minutes outside of #Kyiv. This is what that vicious dictator of Russia perpetrated on the poor, innocent civilians of Bucha.
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Europe is ready to deliver on a powerful new agenda with India.
Today, the EU agreed to move forward with the signature of a new Security and Defence Partnership.
I look forward to signing it next week during the EU-India Summit in New Delhi.
My intervention in #EPlenary ↓
Today, the EU agreed to move forward with the signature of a new Security and Defence Partnership.
I look forward to signing it next week during the EU-India Summit in New Delhi.
My intervention in #EPlenary ↓
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Europe is ready to deliver on a powerful new agenda with India.
Today, the EU agreed to move forward with the signature of a new Security and Defence Partnership.
I look forward to signing it next week during the EU-India Summit in New Delhi.
My intervention in #EPlenary ↓
Today, the EU agreed to move forward with the signature of a new Security and Defence Partnership.
I look forward to signing it next week during the EU-India Summit in New Delhi.
My intervention in #EPlenary ↓
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I'm moved to see Mark Carney take his inspiration from Václav Havel in his superb speech at Davos. Well worth reading the entire speech:
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News
Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I'm moved to see Mark Carney take his inspiration from Václav Havel in his superb speech at Davos. Well worth reading the entire speech:
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Finnish President Stubb:
Can Europe defend itself without the Americans?My answer is unequivocally yes
If we look at the defense composure of Europe by&large in a country like Finland,how do we do it?We have conscription.1 million have done it.We can mobilize 280,000 soldiers within weeks.
Can Europe defend itself without the Americans?My answer is unequivocally yes
If we look at the defense composure of Europe by&large in a country like Finland,how do we do it?We have conscription.1 million have done it.We can mobilize 280,000 soldiers within weeks.
January 21, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Finnish President Stubb:
Can Europe defend itself without the Americans?My answer is unequivocally yes
If we look at the defense composure of Europe by&large in a country like Finland,how do we do it?We have conscription.1 million have done it.We can mobilize 280,000 soldiers within weeks.
Can Europe defend itself without the Americans?My answer is unequivocally yes
If we look at the defense composure of Europe by&large in a country like Finland,how do we do it?We have conscription.1 million have done it.We can mobilize 280,000 soldiers within weeks.
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Arctic security can only be achieved together.
This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies.
The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July.
A deal is a deal.
And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.
This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies.
The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July.
A deal is a deal.
And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Arctic security can only be achieved together.
This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies.
The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July.
A deal is a deal.
And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.
This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies.
The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July.
A deal is a deal.
And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.
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Greenland belongs to its people.
No threat or tariffs will change that.
Our response must be to remain calm, hold our ground and act in unity.
Extract of my intervention in #EPlenary ↓
No threat or tariffs will change that.
Our response must be to remain calm, hold our ground and act in unity.
Extract of my intervention in #EPlenary ↓
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Greenland belongs to its people.
No threat or tariffs will change that.
Our response must be to remain calm, hold our ground and act in unity.
Extract of my intervention in #EPlenary ↓
No threat or tariffs will change that.
Our response must be to remain calm, hold our ground and act in unity.
Extract of my intervention in #EPlenary ↓
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Iranian women and men are fighting for a future of their own choosing.
For freedom, dignity, and a better life.
The Iranian authorities’ brutal repression is unacceptable.
The EU already has sweeping sanctions on Iran in place.
We are working on new sanctions in response.
For freedom, dignity, and a better life.
The Iranian authorities’ brutal repression is unacceptable.
The EU already has sweeping sanctions on Iran in place.
We are working on new sanctions in response.
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Iranian women and men are fighting for a future of their own choosing.
For freedom, dignity, and a better life.
The Iranian authorities’ brutal repression is unacceptable.
The EU already has sweeping sanctions on Iran in place.
We are working on new sanctions in response.
For freedom, dignity, and a better life.
The Iranian authorities’ brutal repression is unacceptable.
The EU already has sweeping sanctions on Iran in place.
We are working on new sanctions in response.
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In Davos, I met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress.
We discussed our shared efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
We discussed our shared efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
January 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In Davos, I met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress.
We discussed our shared efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
We discussed our shared efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Africa Still Matters: An EU Opportunity | “A more assertive EU approach focused on security, technology, and economic cooperation could counter authoritarian influence and shape long-term stability.” Federico Donelli
https://cepa.org/article/africa-still-matters-an-eu-opportunity/
https://cepa.org/article/africa-still-matters-an-eu-opportunity/
Africa Still Matters — An EU Opportunity
With an absent US, the EU has a great opportunity to strengthen a vital partnership and prove itself a serious global contender.
cepa.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Africa Still Matters: An EU Opportunity | “A more assertive EU approach focused on security, technology, and economic cooperation could counter authoritarian influence and shape long-term stability.” Federico Donelli
https://cepa.org/article/africa-still-matters-an-eu-opportunity/
https://cepa.org/article/africa-still-matters-an-eu-opportunity/
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At least 16,500 protesters have been killed in Iran and more than 330,000 injured, The Sunday Times reports, citing a report by a network of Iranian doctors, human rights data, and eyewitness accounts.
January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
At least 16,500 protesters have been killed in Iran and more than 330,000 injured, The Sunday Times reports, citing a report by a network of Iranian doctors, human rights data, and eyewitness accounts.
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My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
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"We are witnessing the slow downfall, evolution, perhaps collapse of the Islamic Republic. There are a thousand ways this could evolve."
Sanam Vakil joined Francine Lacqua to discuss the protests in Iran and their impact on the future of the Islamic Republic, via @bloomberg.com ⤵️
Sanam Vakil joined Francine Lacqua to discuss the protests in Iran and their impact on the future of the Islamic Republic, via @bloomberg.com ⤵️
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
"We are witnessing the slow downfall, evolution, perhaps collapse of the Islamic Republic. There are a thousand ways this could evolve."
Sanam Vakil joined Francine Lacqua to discuss the protests in Iran and their impact on the future of the Islamic Republic, via @bloomberg.com ⤵️
Sanam Vakil joined Francine Lacqua to discuss the protests in Iran and their impact on the future of the Islamic Republic, via @bloomberg.com ⤵️
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Senegal v Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations final – live
Senegal v Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations final – live
⚽ Afcon final updates, 7pm GMT (8pm in Rabat) kick-off
⚽ Jonathan Wilson on this Afcon | Follow us on Bluesky
Sometimes a tournament’s greatest strength can be its greatest weakness. In part because of the excellent playing conditions, this has been an Africa Cup of Nations devoid of shocks. The better teams keep winning. There has been a lot of good football, but not a huge amount of memorable football.
And the consequence is that, in the final, we have the two best teams, or certainly the best team in north Africa against the best team in sub-Saharan Africa: the hosts and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco against Senegal, who have reached three of the past four Afcon finals. Continue reading...
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January 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Senegal v Morocco: Africa Cup of Nations final – live
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Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.