Mr. Goblin Slayer
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🇫🇷🤷🏻 An employee of the Élysée Palace, the French presidential residence, has been accused of stealing tableware and porcelain worth up to €40,000, — The Guardian.
December 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🇫🇷🤷🏻 An employee of the Élysée Palace, the French presidential residence, has been accused of stealing tableware and porcelain worth up to €40,000, — The Guardian.
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🇺🇸🇻🇪 The US has seized a third tanker off the coast of Venezuela, - Bloomberg.
Panamanian-flagged tanker Bella 1 was en route to Venezuela to load oil.
Tanker Centuries was previously seized on Saturday morning and tanker Skipper on December 10.
Panamanian-flagged tanker Bella 1 was en route to Venezuela to load oil.
Tanker Centuries was previously seized on Saturday morning and tanker Skipper on December 10.
December 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🇺🇸🇻🇪 The US has seized a third tanker off the coast of Venezuela, - Bloomberg.
Panamanian-flagged tanker Bella 1 was en route to Venezuela to load oil.
Tanker Centuries was previously seized on Saturday morning and tanker Skipper on December 10.
Panamanian-flagged tanker Bella 1 was en route to Venezuela to load oil.
Tanker Centuries was previously seized on Saturday morning and tanker Skipper on December 10.
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3/“If we adhere to these commitments, we will outpace Russia, and we will remain significantly stronger.”
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
3/“If we adhere to these commitments, we will outpace Russia, and we will remain significantly stronger.”
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2/this will have enormous consequences for NATO, and we will have to spend much more than what we agreed in The Hague.”
Rutte also emphasizes the need to increase defense spending to make a Russian attack impossible.
Rutte also emphasizes the need to increase defense spending to make a Russian attack impossible.
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
2/this will have enormous consequences for NATO, and we will have to spend much more than what we agreed in The Hague.”
Rutte also emphasizes the need to increase defense spending to make a Russian attack impossible.
Rutte also emphasizes the need to increase defense spending to make a Russian attack impossible.
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❗️Support for Ukraine and increased NATO defense spending are the key to peace in Europe, — NATO Secretary General Rutte
“We must ensure that Ukraine remains as strong as possible in this fight. Because if Russia gains control over all of Ukraine,
“We must ensure that Ukraine remains as strong as possible in this fight. Because if Russia gains control over all of Ukraine,
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
❗️Support for Ukraine and increased NATO defense spending are the key to peace in Europe, — NATO Secretary General Rutte
“We must ensure that Ukraine remains as strong as possible in this fight. Because if Russia gains control over all of Ukraine,
“We must ensure that Ukraine remains as strong as possible in this fight. Because if Russia gains control over all of Ukraine,
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As Andriy Sybiha noted, he raised this issue during negotiations with his Polish counterpart Sikorski. He received assurances that the Polish side would react appropriately.
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As Andriy Sybiha noted, he raised this issue during negotiations with his Polish counterpart Sikorski. He received assurances that the Polish side would react appropriately.
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🇺🇦🇵🇱 Sybiha called on Poland to impose exemplary punishments for the harassment of Ukrainians
The call has come amid reports of the harassment of 15-year-old Darya Gladyr, the daughter of a former player of the Ukrainian national volleyball team.
The call has come amid reports of the harassment of 15-year-old Darya Gladyr, the daughter of a former player of the Ukrainian national volleyball team.
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🇺🇦🇵🇱 Sybiha called on Poland to impose exemplary punishments for the harassment of Ukrainians
The call has come amid reports of the harassment of 15-year-old Darya Gladyr, the daughter of a former player of the Ukrainian national volleyball team.
The call has come amid reports of the harassment of 15-year-old Darya Gladyr, the daughter of a former player of the Ukrainian national volleyball team.
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🇹🇷👀 Russian drones are flying strangely
December 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🇹🇷👀 Russian drones are flying strangely
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns that China and Russia could coordinate attacks on Taiwan and Europe. He believes if China acts militarily, Russia, its junior partner, won’t hesitate to divert the West’s attention by escalating in Europe. “We must be prepared,” Rutte stressed.
December 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns that China and Russia could coordinate attacks on Taiwan and Europe. He believes if China acts militarily, Russia, its junior partner, won’t hesitate to divert the West’s attention by escalating in Europe. “We must be prepared,” Rutte stressed.
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❗️The oil tanker "🇷🇺Valeriy Gorchakov," damaged during the attack by the 🇺🇦Ukrainian Defense Forces on Rostov on the night of December 18, continues to sink in the port of Rostov-on-Don.
December 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
❗️The oil tanker "🇷🇺Valeriy Gorchakov," damaged during the attack by the 🇺🇦Ukrainian Defense Forces on Rostov on the night of December 18, continues to sink in the port of Rostov-on-Don.
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This also emphasizes the constant threat of living next to Russia. That is why Ukraine needs real, lasting peace. Living next to terrorists requires strength and reliable security guarantees."
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This also emphasizes the constant threat of living next to Russia. That is why Ukraine needs real, lasting peace. Living next to terrorists requires strength and reliable security guarantees."
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We call on all states and international organizations to join the demand for the release of innocent civilians kidnapped from their homes.
This specific war crime is already being investigated in Ukraine and must receive an appropriate response at the international level.
This specific war crime is already being investigated in Ukraine and must receive an appropriate response at the international level.
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We call on all states and international organizations to join the demand for the release of innocent civilians kidnapped from their homes.
This specific war crime is already being investigated in Ukraine and must receive an appropriate response at the international level.
This specific war crime is already being investigated in Ukraine and must receive an appropriate response at the international level.
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🇺🇦‼️ By kidnapping people in Hrabovske, Putin's Russia is demonstrating that it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram or Hamas, - Sybiha.
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🇺🇦‼️ By kidnapping people in Hrabovske, Putin's Russia is demonstrating that it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram or Hamas, - Sybiha.
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
"We demand the return of our civilian hostages home. These 50 people, as well as thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia,
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🔘 We are working to ensure that all Russian assets are directed to real protection from the Russian war and the restoration of our state.
🔘 The Ukrainian negotiating team is working in Florida — today there will be meetings with the American delegation and Trump representatives. It is constructive.
🔘 The Ukrainian negotiating team is working in Florida — today there will be meetings with the American delegation and Trump representatives. It is constructive.
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🔘 We are working to ensure that all Russian assets are directed to real protection from the Russian war and the restoration of our state.
🔘 The Ukrainian negotiating team is working in Florida — today there will be meetings with the American delegation and Trump representatives. It is constructive.
🔘 The Ukrainian negotiating team is working in Florida — today there will be meetings with the American delegation and Trump representatives. It is constructive.
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🇺🇦 We have provided Ukraine with 90 billion euros for two years, — Zelensky
In his evening address, the President of Ukraine summed up the results of the week of work in Europe and the USA.
In his evening address, the President of Ukraine summed up the results of the week of work in Europe and the USA.
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🇺🇦 We have provided Ukraine with 90 billion euros for two years, — Zelensky
In his evening address, the President of Ukraine summed up the results of the week of work in Europe and the USA.
In his evening address, the President of Ukraine summed up the results of the week of work in Europe and the USA.
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▪️ Lithium: Ukraine has some of the largest reserves in Europe - potentially enough to produce batteries for 20 million electric vehicles.
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
▪️ Lithium: Ukraine has some of the largest reserves in Europe - potentially enough to produce batteries for 20 million electric vehicles.
▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.
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‼️ Lithium, coal, gas - resources that Russia receives through the occupation of Ukrainian territories, - NZZ.
▪️ Donbas is a key coal region of Ukraine: in case of its loss, Russia will control 67% of Ukrainian coal reserves, not counting the territories captured back in 2014.
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▪️ Donbas is a key coal region of Ukraine: in case of its loss, Russia will control 67% of Ukrainian coal reserves, not counting the territories captured back in 2014.
1/4
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
‼️ Lithium, coal, gas - resources that Russia receives through the occupation of Ukrainian territories, - NZZ.
▪️ Donbas is a key coal region of Ukraine: in case of its loss, Russia will control 67% of Ukrainian coal reserves, not counting the territories captured back in 2014.
1/4
▪️ Donbas is a key coal region of Ukraine: in case of its loss, Russia will control 67% of Ukrainian coal reserves, not counting the territories captured back in 2014.
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Yes, presidents always reshuffle ambassadors. That’s politics.
But when 91% have no Foreign Service background, this is what institutional erosion looks like, especially in a system once considered one of the gold standards of professional diplomacy. 🇺🇸
But when 91% have no Foreign Service background, this is what institutional erosion looks like, especially in a system once considered one of the gold standards of professional diplomacy. 🇺🇸
December 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yes, presidents always reshuffle ambassadors. That’s politics.
But when 91% have no Foreign Service background, this is what institutional erosion looks like, especially in a system once considered one of the gold standards of professional diplomacy. 🇺🇸
But when 91% have no Foreign Service background, this is what institutional erosion looks like, especially in a system once considered one of the gold standards of professional diplomacy. 🇺🇸
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🇺🇦🇮🇱👀 Journalists from Ukrainska Pravda found sanctioned businessman Timur Mindich in Israel.
December 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🇺🇦🇮🇱👀 Journalists from Ukrainska Pravda found sanctioned businessman Timur Mindich in Israel.
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😡‼️ The group that held positions in Hrabovske was completely irresponsible in fulfilling its tasks, - DeepState.
Soldiers provided their service weapons to the locals, behaved safely under enemy drones.
The enemy took the opportunity to squeeze out people by taking them prisoner.
Soldiers provided their service weapons to the locals, behaved safely under enemy drones.
The enemy took the opportunity to squeeze out people by taking them prisoner.
December 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
😡‼️ The group that held positions in Hrabovske was completely irresponsible in fulfilling its tasks, - DeepState.
Soldiers provided their service weapons to the locals, behaved safely under enemy drones.
The enemy took the opportunity to squeeze out people by taking them prisoner.
Soldiers provided their service weapons to the locals, behaved safely under enemy drones.
The enemy took the opportunity to squeeze out people by taking them prisoner.
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Well they’re 30% correct. ITS CALLED MAGA....
December 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Well they’re 30% correct. ITS CALLED MAGA....
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How Putin Got His Preferred US Envoy: Come Alone, No CIA
Kremlin fueled rise of Trump’s friend Witkoff with prisoner release, sidelining career diplomats
Putin picked Witkoff over Trump's then envoy to Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg. Witkoff has been to Russia 6 times
www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
Kremlin fueled rise of Trump’s friend Witkoff with prisoner release, sidelining career diplomats
Putin picked Witkoff over Trump's then envoy to Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg. Witkoff has been to Russia 6 times
www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
How Putin Got His Preferred U.S. Envoy: Come Alone, No CIA
The Kremlin fueled the rise of Trump’s friend Steve Witkoff with a prisoner release, sidelining career diplomats.
www.wsj.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
How Putin Got His Preferred US Envoy: Come Alone, No CIA
Kremlin fueled rise of Trump’s friend Witkoff with prisoner release, sidelining career diplomats
Putin picked Witkoff over Trump's then envoy to Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg. Witkoff has been to Russia 6 times
www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
Kremlin fueled rise of Trump’s friend Witkoff with prisoner release, sidelining career diplomats
Putin picked Witkoff over Trump's then envoy to Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg. Witkoff has been to Russia 6 times
www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
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🛳️🇪🇺 The total number of vessels targeted by EU sanctions has risen to 600, about two-thirds of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” — David O’Sullivan, EU’s representative for sanctions enforcement.
EU wants talks with countries where vessels are officially registered to speed up process of boarding inspectors.
EU wants talks with countries where vessels are officially registered to speed up process of boarding inspectors.
December 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🛳️🇪🇺 The total number of vessels targeted by EU sanctions has risen to 600, about two-thirds of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” — David O’Sullivan, EU’s representative for sanctions enforcement.
EU wants talks with countries where vessels are officially registered to speed up process of boarding inspectors.
EU wants talks with countries where vessels are officially registered to speed up process of boarding inspectors.
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🇫🇷🇩🇪 Role reversal: how foot-dragging France blindsided newly assertive Berlin, - FT
As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally.
As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally.
December 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🇫🇷🇩🇪 Role reversal: how foot-dragging France blindsided newly assertive Berlin, - FT
As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally.
As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally.