Michael Andersen
@michaelandersen.bsky.social
https://twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/
Storyteller, Constant Gardener, 🇺🇦, Central Asia, Spain, football, books, occasional rant.
Storyteller, Constant Gardener, 🇺🇦, Central Asia, Spain, football, books, occasional rant.
Reposted by Michael Andersen
🇪🇸 Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🇪🇸 Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
𝗠𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗗, 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗬 - I should have shared this 👇 with the 77 million Americans who - apparently - did NOT know, my bad.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
𝗠𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗗, 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗬 - I should have shared this 👇 with the 77 million Americans who - apparently - did NOT know, my bad.
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1) Doh.
2) Can anybody explain this to you-know-who?
3) Did anybody happen to bring some crayons?
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2) Can anybody explain this to you-know-who?
3) Did anybody happen to bring some crayons?
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February 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
1) Doh.
2) Can anybody explain this to you-know-who?
3) Did anybody happen to bring some crayons?
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
2) Can anybody explain this to you-know-who?
3) Did anybody happen to bring some crayons?
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The French are so sharp.
(In other 'news', Germany lost WWII, the sun rises in the East, Pope is Catholic.)
For even sharper analysis:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
(In other 'news', Germany lost WWII, the sun rises in the East, Pope is Catholic.)
For even sharper analysis:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:43 AM
The French are so sharp.
(In other 'news', Germany lost WWII, the sun rises in the East, Pope is Catholic.)
For even sharper analysis:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
(In other 'news', Germany lost WWII, the sun rises in the East, Pope is Catholic.)
For even sharper analysis:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
Well said, Mr Lineker. A strong, honest voice in the moral wilderness that is the UK anno 2026.
(Although, poor Mr Shearer from Newcastle/Saudi Arabia, is crying on the inside 'please, let's not talk more about owners, bonesaws and all that....🫣')
(Although, poor Mr Shearer from Newcastle/Saudi Arabia, is crying on the inside 'please, let's not talk more about owners, bonesaws and all that....🫣')
February 14, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Well said, Mr Lineker. A strong, honest voice in the moral wilderness that is the UK anno 2026.
(Although, poor Mr Shearer from Newcastle/Saudi Arabia, is crying on the inside 'please, let's not talk more about owners, bonesaws and all that....🫣')
(Although, poor Mr Shearer from Newcastle/Saudi Arabia, is crying on the inside 'please, let's not talk more about owners, bonesaws and all that....🫣')
𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍 from Trump's terror reign: what we laugh at today, will happen tomorrow, so... more about that here:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍 from Trump's terror reign: what we laugh at today, will happen tomorrow, so... more about that here:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
I think it is relevant, dear @meidastouch.com, to mention that Kathryn Ruemmler was, in fact, also White House Counsel to Barack Obama.
Please - let us not pretend that all the dirty bastards are Republicans - I know that life would be simpler that way, but it is not the truth.
Please - let us not pretend that all the dirty bastards are Republicans - I know that life would be simpler that way, but it is not the truth.
NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I think it is relevant, dear @meidastouch.com, to mention that Kathryn Ruemmler was, in fact, also White House Counsel to Barack Obama.
Please - let us not pretend that all the dirty bastards are Republicans - I know that life would be simpler that way, but it is not the truth.
Please - let us not pretend that all the dirty bastards are Republicans - I know that life would be simpler that way, but it is not the truth.
ONE pays tribute to the Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia, he puts their photos on his helmet at the Olympics. THE OTHER pays tribute to the Russian dictator who killed these Ukrainian athletes, he puts his photo on the wall in the White House.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
ONE pays tribute to the Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia, he puts their photos on his helmet at the Olympics. THE OTHER pays tribute to the Russian dictator who killed these Ukrainian athletes, he puts his photo on the wall in the White House.
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Have YOU read it yet? If you are American or, like, you know, are a fan of democracy and that kind of stuff, and of Putin not so much - then you probably should read it, comment, share it.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Have YOU read it yet? If you are American or, like, you know, are a fan of democracy and that kind of stuff, and of Putin not so much - then you probably should read it, comment, share it.
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𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝘁𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿?🤔😡
Asking for a Ukrainian friend 🇺🇦
To see why the Ukrainians are asking:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
Asking for a Ukrainian friend 🇺🇦
To see why the Ukrainians are asking:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝘁𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿?🤔😡
Asking for a Ukrainian friend 🇺🇦
To see why the Ukrainians are asking:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
Asking for a Ukrainian friend 🇺🇦
To see why the Ukrainians are asking:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
Reposted by Michael Andersen
🇺🇦 Ukrainian luger Olena Smaga supported Vladyslav Geraskevych in the conflict with the IOC over the "memory helmet"
She wrote on her gloves: "Memory is not a violation."
She wrote on her gloves: "Memory is not a violation."
February 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
🇺🇦 Ukrainian luger Olena Smaga supported Vladyslav Geraskevych in the conflict with the IOC over the "memory helmet"
She wrote on her gloves: "Memory is not a violation."
She wrote on her gloves: "Memory is not a violation."
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗿𝘆, 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗽? 🤔
READ FOR FREE:
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READ FOR FREE:
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February 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗿𝘆, 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗽? 🤔
READ FOR FREE:
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READ FOR FREE:
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Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
Donald Trump is the U.S. President.
So, WHY is the latter so proud to be seen with the former? 🤔
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Donald Trump is the U.S. President.
So, WHY is the latter so proud to be seen with the former? 🤔
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February 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
Donald Trump is the U.S. President.
So, WHY is the latter so proud to be seen with the former? 🤔
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Donald Trump is the U.S. President.
So, WHY is the latter so proud to be seen with the former? 🤔
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Reposted by Michael Andersen
"Europeans love me" Donald Trump often repeats. Yes, that's right, Donald - in Europe moron, buffoon, crook, vulgar, dumb, paedophile and felon are all terms of endearment.
We never called Obama and Biden such things - it's because we like you so much more, Donald, that's why.
We never called Obama and Biden such things - it's because we like you so much more, Donald, that's why.
January 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM
"Europeans love me" Donald Trump often repeats. Yes, that's right, Donald - in Europe moron, buffoon, crook, vulgar, dumb, paedophile and felon are all terms of endearment.
We never called Obama and Biden such things - it's because we like you so much more, Donald, that's why.
We never called Obama and Biden such things - it's because we like you so much more, Donald, that's why.
Reposted by Michael Andersen
𝗪𝗛𝗬❓️ The Ukrainians are having a rough enough time as it is.
For more on Mark 'Daddy' Rutte:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
For more on Mark 'Daddy' Rutte:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
𝗪𝗛𝗬❓️ The Ukrainians are having a rough enough time as it is.
For more on Mark 'Daddy' Rutte:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
For more on Mark 'Daddy' Rutte:
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com
Reposted by Michael Andersen
2026:
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
February 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM
2026:
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Reposted by Michael Andersen
“𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - no, actually, it is a question for Western taxpayers:
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
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Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
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February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - no, actually, it is a question for Western taxpayers:
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
I have written about international politics for 40 years, but I must admit that I am shocked that ANY Americans - Republicans, Democrats, voters - accept this from the country’s president.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I have written about international politics for 40 years, but I must admit that I am shocked that ANY Americans - Republicans, Democrats, voters - accept this from the country’s president.
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“𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - no, actually, it is a question for Western taxpayers:
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - no, actually, it is a question for Western taxpayers:
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
Do you think that one single Ukrainian feels better, more assured, safer, after having watched your video?
If the answer is no, WHY was this video made and posted?”
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...
NATO boss Mark ‘Daddy’ Rutte has little shame, but much personal ambition.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
NATO boss Mark ‘Daddy’ Rutte has little shame, but much personal ambition.
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𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗘
Using the ruins of Kyiv as a PR backdrop, the NATO boss talks about how hard he is working and pretends that a Ukraine peace deal is just around the corner. Which he knows it's not.
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/rant-have-...
Using the ruins of Kyiv as a PR backdrop, the NATO boss talks about how hard he is working and pretends that a Ukraine peace deal is just around the corner. Which he knows it's not.
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/rant-have-...
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗘
Using the ruins of Kyiv as a PR backdrop, the NATO boss talks about how hard he is working and pretends that a Ukraine peace deal is just around the corner. Which he knows it's not.
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/rant-have-...
Using the ruins of Kyiv as a PR backdrop, the NATO boss talks about how hard he is working and pretends that a Ukraine peace deal is just around the corner. Which he knows it's not.
twogrumpyoldmenonukraine.substack.com/p/rant-have-...
2026:
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
February 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM
2026:
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Today we laugh.
Tomorrow we realise it is true.
Reposted by Michael Andersen
Really? "Dark Truth" - to whom? To a 5-year-old maybe....
February 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Really? "Dark Truth" - to whom? To a 5-year-old maybe....
Really? "Dark Truth" - to whom? To a 5-year-old maybe....
February 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Really? "Dark Truth" - to whom? To a 5-year-old maybe....
Reposted by Michael Andersen
And the prize for most bizarre use of the words "𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡" goes to Putin's liar-in-chief Peskov - who is surprised that the Baltics and Poland do NOT love Russians.
I wrote a piece about why, Mr Peskov - it is called '𝙍𝑼𝙎𝑺𝙄𝑨 = 𝑼𝙉-𝘾𝑰𝙑𝑰𝙇𝑰𝙕𝑬𝘿', read it here:
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I wrote a piece about why, Mr Peskov - it is called '𝙍𝑼𝙎𝑺𝙄𝑨 = 𝑼𝙉-𝘾𝑰𝙑𝑰𝙇𝑰𝙕𝑬𝘿', read it here:
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February 1, 2026 at 12:59 PM
And the prize for most bizarre use of the words "𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡" goes to Putin's liar-in-chief Peskov - who is surprised that the Baltics and Poland do NOT love Russians.
I wrote a piece about why, Mr Peskov - it is called '𝙍𝑼𝙎𝑺𝙄𝑨 = 𝑼𝙉-𝘾𝑰𝙑𝑰𝙇𝑰𝙕𝑬𝘿', read it here:
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I wrote a piece about why, Mr Peskov - it is called '𝙍𝑼𝙎𝑺𝙄𝑨 = 𝑼𝙉-𝘾𝑰𝙑𝑰𝙇𝑰𝙕𝑬𝘿', read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/twogrump...