Rob Schoof
@robschoof.bsky.social
Journalist & Commentator @NRC.nl
International desk | Defense | Geopolitics | Ukraine | Views mine
📍Haarlem, The Netherlands 🇪🇺
International desk | Defense | Geopolitics | Ukraine | Views mine
📍Haarlem, The Netherlands 🇪🇺
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Yes, it is not fair that thousands of Ukrainians are losing their lives in this deadly war that the Russians started and continue every day for four years.
It would be cool if they fucked off back to Russia. They would instantly stop dying after that too.
It would be cool if they fucked off back to Russia. They would instantly stop dying after that too.
Q: Zelenskyy said he doesn't think it's fair Trump is saying Ukraine has to make concessions & not Russia. What's Trump's response?
LEAVITT: I think the president would respond by saying he doesn't think it's fair thousands of Ukrainians are losing their lives, and Russians too, in this deadly war
LEAVITT: I think the president would respond by saying he doesn't think it's fair thousands of Ukrainians are losing their lives, and Russians too, in this deadly war
February 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Yes, it is not fair that thousands of Ukrainians are losing their lives in this deadly war that the Russians started and continue every day for four years.
It would be cool if they fucked off back to Russia. They would instantly stop dying after that too.
It would be cool if they fucked off back to Russia. They would instantly stop dying after that too.
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"russia wants peace on their own terms" is the equivalent of "the Taliban want to educate women differently". We'd all mock and reject the second framing. Stop whitewashing russia and its intentions.
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"russia wants peace on their own terms" is the equivalent of "the Taliban want to educate women differently". We'd all mock and reject the second framing. Stop whitewashing russia and its intentions.
Voor het eerst sinds de zomer van 2023 heroverde Oekraïne deze maand een aanzienlijk stuk grondgebied. Oekraïense eenheden maken vooral gebruik van de recente blokkade van de Russische toegang tot het Starlink-netwerk.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Zeldzame Oekraïense heroveringen drukken Russische troepen terug, maar analisten zien nog geen groot tegenoffensief
Oorlog in Oekraïne: Voor het eerst sinds de zomer van 2023 heroverde Oekraïne deze maand een aanzienlijk stuk grondgebied. Oekraïense eenheden maken vooral gebruik van de recente blokkade van de Russi...
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February 17, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Voor het eerst sinds de zomer van 2023 heroverde Oekraïne deze maand een aanzienlijk stuk grondgebied. Oekraïense eenheden maken vooral gebruik van de recente blokkade van de Russische toegang tot het Starlink-netwerk.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
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❗️US and Dutch veteran pilots on F-16s have begun shooting down Russian missiles and UAVs in Ukraine, – Intelligence Online.
According to the publication, they serve in a unit alongside Ukrainian pilots.
According to the publication, they serve in a unit alongside Ukrainian pilots.
February 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
❗️US and Dutch veteran pilots on F-16s have begun shooting down Russian missiles and UAVs in Ukraine, – Intelligence Online.
According to the publication, they serve in a unit alongside Ukrainian pilots.
According to the publication, they serve in a unit alongside Ukrainian pilots.
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Unfortunately for our country, we're more likely to see pigs fly than Republican senators step up to stop the havoc this administration is wreaking
The Disastrous First Year of RFK Jr.
The damage the HHS secretary has done to science and public health is appalling—and it could have been avoided.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Unfortunately for our country, we're more likely to see pigs fly than Republican senators step up to stop the havoc this administration is wreaking
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Notable message from President Zelensky. The USA is clearly putting pressure on Ukraine to hand over more of its land to dictatorial Russia.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Notable message from President Zelensky. The USA is clearly putting pressure on Ukraine to hand over more of its land to dictatorial Russia.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
Good to see the Ukrainian pushback--but the USA should hang its head in shame.
'Neutral athletes'
Such a powerful image in Le Monde.
(The writing on the plane says "Neutral athletes")
Cartoon by: Letton Gatis Sluka
(The writing on the plane says "Neutral athletes")
Cartoon by: Letton Gatis Sluka
February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
'Neutral athletes'
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Over in Hell, the billionaires are fighting with each other over who hung out with Epstein more. 🍿
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Over in Hell, the billionaires are fighting with each other over who hung out with Epstein more. 🍿
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PM Tusk:
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
February 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
PM Tusk:
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
Some say that Ukraine should be grateful for everything.
The truth is exactly the opposite. The rest of us should be grateful to Ukraine.
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Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
Russia's deal: Ukraine surrender
🥴"Russia wants to make a deal, and Zelenskyy needs to hurry up. Otherwise he will lose a great opportunity, he has to act," — Trump
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Russia's deal: Ukraine surrender
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Russian units’ loss of access to Starlink has allowed Kyiv to push back on Moscow’s advances and make gains in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, a senior NATO official said.
Ukraine Advances in Zaporizhzhia After Russian Troops Lose Starlink Access – NATO Official - The Moscow Times
BRUSSELS — Russian units’ loss of access to Starlink has allowed Kyiv to push back on Moscow’s advances and make gains in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, a senior NATO official said.
www.themoscowtimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Russian units’ loss of access to Starlink has allowed Kyiv to push back on Moscow’s advances and make gains in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, a senior NATO official said.
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The Islamic regime in Iran has just been elected Vice-Chair of the U.N. Commission for Social Development, whose priority theme will be promoting democracy, gender equality, and ensuring tolerance and non-violence.
I shit you not.
Chair: “I hear no objection.”
The UN is IRGC fan-girl trash.
I shit you not.
Chair: “I hear no objection.”
The UN is IRGC fan-girl trash.
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The Islamic regime in Iran has just been elected Vice-Chair of the U.N. Commission for Social Development, whose priority theme will be promoting democracy, gender equality, and ensuring tolerance and non-violence.
I shit you not.
Chair: “I hear no objection.”
The UN is IRGC fan-girl trash.
I shit you not.
Chair: “I hear no objection.”
The UN is IRGC fan-girl trash.
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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I think it is fair to say that Pam Bondi crashed and burned today. She disgraced herself and her office (once again). While it may have provided light entertainment for her addled boss, it only revealed how unfit she is for her job. I hope she spends a lot of time reliving these moments. In jail.
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I think it is fair to say that Pam Bondi crashed and burned today. She disgraced herself and her office (once again). While it may have provided light entertainment for her addled boss, it only revealed how unfit she is for her job. I hope she spends a lot of time reliving these moments. In jail.
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The contemptuous Pam Bondi has made it exceedingly, disgustingly clear it’s far more important to praise Donald Trump and his greatness than to investigate his criminal participation in Jeffrey Epstein’s child sex rings. The fact that a person like this heads the Justice Department turns my stomach.
February 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The contemptuous Pam Bondi has made it exceedingly, disgustingly clear it’s far more important to praise Donald Trump and his greatness than to investigate his criminal participation in Jeffrey Epstein’s child sex rings. The fact that a person like this heads the Justice Department turns my stomach.
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Rep. Raskin: “If Donald Trump can get $10 billion theoretically from the DOJ, how much should these people get for a far worse violation of their privacy rights and a far greater danger established to them and their lives?"
Bondi: *doesn't answer the question*
Bondi: *doesn't answer the question*
February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Rep. Raskin: “If Donald Trump can get $10 billion theoretically from the DOJ, how much should these people get for a far worse violation of their privacy rights and a far greater danger established to them and their lives?"
Bondi: *doesn't answer the question*
Bondi: *doesn't answer the question*
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Pam Bondi is pure trash and an embarrassment to the legal profession and to what used to be a honorable institution - the DOJ.
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Pam Bondi is pure trash and an embarrassment to the legal profession and to what used to be a honorable institution - the DOJ.
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"Yes, maybe these rich old men raped children, but they are MUCH richer now, so it all evens out" is Pam Bondi's attitude about the Epstein case and the survivors of his abuse in a nutshell. She is a horrible, shallow person.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"Yes, maybe these rich old men raped children, but they are MUCH richer now, so it all evens out" is Pam Bondi's attitude about the Epstein case and the survivors of his abuse in a nutshell. She is a horrible, shallow person.
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When a nation breaks the world’s trust, forgiveness does not come quickly or easily.
That’s a hard lesson Americans, even progressives who might absolve themselves of contributing, will have to learn as we grapple with the damage Trump has done only a year into his second term. trib.al/5QVZZco
That’s a hard lesson Americans, even progressives who might absolve themselves of contributing, will have to learn as we grapple with the damage Trump has done only a year into his second term. trib.al/5QVZZco
February 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
When a nation breaks the world’s trust, forgiveness does not come quickly or easily.
That’s a hard lesson Americans, even progressives who might absolve themselves of contributing, will have to learn as we grapple with the damage Trump has done only a year into his second term. trib.al/5QVZZco
That’s a hard lesson Americans, even progressives who might absolve themselves of contributing, will have to learn as we grapple with the damage Trump has done only a year into his second term. trib.al/5QVZZco
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A Russian strike has killed at least four people, including three young children, in a town west of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian official says.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #ukraine
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#russia #ukraine
Russia strikes Ukraine killing four, including children, official says
Three toddlers and a 34-year-old man were killed in a strike near Kharkiv as a state of emergency is declared.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A Russian strike has killed at least four people, including three young children, in a town west of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian official says.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #ukraine
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#russia #ukraine
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Every country surely must understand by now that any agreement they have entered into with the US and any agreement they are currently negotiating is utterly worthless while Trump is president.
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Every country surely must understand by now that any agreement they have entered into with the US and any agreement they are currently negotiating is utterly worthless while Trump is president.
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Banned From Competing at the Olympics in Helmet Honoring Fallen Athletes
“It is unfair, and these people should not have left us at such a young age. With this I want to pay tribute..."
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“It is unfair, and these people should not have left us at such a young age. With this I want to pay tribute..."
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theukrainianreview.info/ukrainian-sk...
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Banned From Competing at the Olympics in Helmet Honoring Fallen Athletes
The International Olympic Committee has banned Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing at the Olympic Games in a helmet featuring portrait
theukrainianreview.info
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Banned From Competing at the Olympics in Helmet Honoring Fallen Athletes
“It is unfair, and these people should not have left us at such a young age. With this I want to pay tribute..."
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theukrainianreview.info/ukrainian-sk...
“It is unfair, and these people should not have left us at such a young age. With this I want to pay tribute..."
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/ukrainian-sk...