Rolf Schuttenhelm
@rolfschuttenhelm.bsky.social
Dutch science writer, specialised in climate, ecology, geosciences and energy - with some additional interests, including geopolitics & supporting Ukraine.
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My other personal reason to join BlueSky, is a European one. 'Strategic autonomy' is needed per yesterday and requires enormous investments in defense & energy. But the 3rd branche is the info space.
Musk isn't done yet. He'll now try to sabotage European democracies, using Ex. We shouldn't let him
Musk isn't done yet. He'll now try to sabotage European democracies, using Ex. We shouldn't let him
In Kherson, Russian forces struck a civilian car with a drone, killing a 34-year-old woman and her 6-year-old son.
The driver was hospitalized.
📷: Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine
The driver was hospitalized.
📷: Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Kijk aan, zowaar verschuiving die verduurzaming ten goede komt! Ten 1e natuurlijk voordelig dat ov verbetert wordt. Maar daarnaast is prijsprikkel nog steeds essentieel om ons brandstofgebruik terug te dringen - en daarmee onze gevaarlijke afhankelijkheid van energie-import.
nos.nl/artikel/2592...
nos.nl/artikel/2592...
Belasting op brandstof toch omhoog, benzine 5 cent duurder
Een meerderheid in de Kamer stemt in met het voorstel om een deel van het geld dat was bedoeld om de brandstofprijzen te verzachten, toch in openbaar vervoer te steken.
nos.nl
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Kijk aan, zowaar verschuiving die verduurzaming ten goede komt! Ten 1e natuurlijk voordelig dat ov verbetert wordt. Maar daarnaast is prijsprikkel nog steeds essentieel om ons brandstofgebruik terug te dringen - en daarmee onze gevaarlijke afhankelijkheid van energie-import.
nos.nl/artikel/2592...
nos.nl/artikel/2592...
De harde conclusie is dat de VS de vriend is van onze vijand (en dus...)
Europa moet nu eindelijk op eigen benen staan - én de verdediging van Oekraïne garanderen, wat wij prima kunnen betalen: EU-economie is >10x groter dan Rusland, daarnaast nog VK, Nwgn & Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_iM...
Europa moet nu eindelijk op eigen benen staan - én de verdediging van Oekraïne garanderen, wat wij prima kunnen betalen: EU-economie is >10x groter dan Rusland, daarnaast nog VK, Nwgn & Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_iM...
Trump can’t be trusted, he’s ‘our enemy’s friend’ | General Sir Richard Shireff
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
De harde conclusie is dat de VS de vriend is van onze vijand (en dus...)
Europa moet nu eindelijk op eigen benen staan - én de verdediging van Oekraïne garanderen, wat wij prima kunnen betalen: EU-economie is >10x groter dan Rusland, daarnaast nog VK, Nwgn & Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_iM...
Europa moet nu eindelijk op eigen benen staan - én de verdediging van Oekraïne garanderen, wat wij prima kunnen betalen: EU-economie is >10x groter dan Rusland, daarnaast nog VK, Nwgn & Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_iM...
One of the most accurate and hard-hitting headlines I've seen in months. Take note, journalists 👇👇 And for crying out loud get rid of that Russian spy. #FireWitkoff
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/the-great-...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/the-great-...
The Great Betrayal: How a U.S. Envoy Helped Russia Shape a Plan Against an American Ally
Steve Witkoff’s guidance to Vladimir Putin’s top adviser reveals a foreign-policy process captured by private channels, Russian influence, and the abandonment of an ally at war.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One of the most accurate and hard-hitting headlines I've seen in months. Take note, journalists 👇👇 And for crying out loud get rid of that Russian spy. #FireWitkoff
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/the-great-...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/the-great-...
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Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
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Anecdotally, while I was looking for a source to refer to for this article with the search words ”Russia rejects US peace plan”, I found media articles on that topic from November 2024, February, May, June, September, and October 2025.
Made an effort to establish a timeline of this latest iteration of essentially the same old attempt by the Trump administration to force a peace deal, doomed to fail like the previous three times.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
The Rise and Fall of the Dim-Wit Plan
The latest iteration of a "secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine" would have been funny, if it wasn't so cruel to Ukraine.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Anecdotally, while I was looking for a source to refer to for this article with the search words ”Russia rejects US peace plan”, I found media articles on that topic from November 2024, February, May, June, September, and October 2025.
Ik vind bijv ook de NOS weer zeer nalatig in het NIET-expliciet communiceren vd extreme gevolgen voor veiligheid van Nederland als Witkoffs capitulatieplan doorgaat. Politiek is nu alle hens aan dek nodig om bij te sturen. Gigantische taak voor media om burgers te informeren én politici te bevragen!
Fascinerende intro bij Eva: “Week van de waarheid“
“De oorlog zou deze week zomaar kunnen eindigen maar welke prijs moet Zelensky daarvoor betalen?”
Dit is dus wat volgens mij @rolfschuttenhelm.bsky.social ooit bedoelde met wat is nu je methodologie en welk verhaal probeer je precies te vertellen.
“De oorlog zou deze week zomaar kunnen eindigen maar welke prijs moet Zelensky daarvoor betalen?”
Dit is dus wat volgens mij @rolfschuttenhelm.bsky.social ooit bedoelde met wat is nu je methodologie en welk verhaal probeer je precies te vertellen.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Ik vind bijv ook de NOS weer zeer nalatig in het NIET-expliciet communiceren vd extreme gevolgen voor veiligheid van Nederland als Witkoffs capitulatieplan doorgaat. Politiek is nu alle hens aan dek nodig om bij te sturen. Gigantische taak voor media om burgers te informeren én politici te bevragen!
Insane. In Witkoff's case calling him a Russian assett is an understatement. This is closer to treason as Witkoff is clearly WORKING FOR RUSSIA, not for any other country.
Obviously Witkoff needs to be fired - and Trump should instead listen to the Republican base, led by Lindsey Graham and others.
Obviously Witkoff needs to be fired - and Trump should instead listen to the Republican base, led by Lindsey Graham and others.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Insane. In Witkoff's case calling him a Russian assett is an understatement. This is closer to treason as Witkoff is clearly WORKING FOR RUSSIA, not for any other country.
Obviously Witkoff needs to be fired - and Trump should instead listen to the Republican base, led by Lindsey Graham and others.
Obviously Witkoff needs to be fired - and Trump should instead listen to the Republican base, led by Lindsey Graham and others.
But let's steal their financial lifeline, sabotage their army and force them to surrender their historical land to Putin, Witkoff whispered in the demented king's ear - and Trump nodded.
A Dad cradles the coffin of his son.
Russia killed 1,5 year old Nazar, his sister Kamila and their mom on November 19th in #Ternopil.
Deepest condolences...
Russia killed 1,5 year old Nazar, his sister Kamila and their mom on November 19th in #Ternopil.
Deepest condolences...
November 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
But let's steal their financial lifeline, sabotage their army and force them to surrender their historical land to Putin, Witkoff whispered in the demented king's ear - and Trump nodded.
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Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes
news.sky.com/story/starme...
news.sky.com/story/starme...
Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
news.sky.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes
news.sky.com/story/starme...
news.sky.com/story/starme...
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Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Children killed by Russians in #Ternopil.
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
On November 19, Russian terrorists attacked residential buildings in Ternopil,killing 34 people.Six more people are considered missing, including one child.
The six kids who will never become adults because Russia killed them:
Even syntax analysis shows 'The Capitulation Plan' WAS LITERALLY WRITTEN IN RUSSIA. Extremely shameful. Trump should fire Witkoff to save himself from this embarrassment...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHvM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHvM...
Trump’s peace plan was written by the Russians | Sir Bill Browder
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Even syntax analysis shows 'The Capitulation Plan' WAS LITERALLY WRITTEN IN RUSSIA. Extremely shameful. Trump should fire Witkoff to save himself from this embarrassment...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHvM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHvM...
Truly need a Nobel Peace Prize? Here's how it's done. Completely focus on point 6 and you'll have it.
November 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Truly need a Nobel Peace Prize? Here's how it's done. Completely focus on point 6 and you'll have it.
Great article by Politico. Trump now wants to the grab money that Ukraine urgently needs to survive (and that is completely unlinked to the US). It's sickening. EU should make clear this is absolutely unacceptable. Vast majority of the US population thinks the same!
www.politico.eu/article/stev...
www.politico.eu/article/stev...
‘Witkoff needs a psychiatrist’: Europeans fume at Trump’s plan to profit from frozen Russian assets
Diplomats and officials react with outrage to new details of the U.S. peace plan, warning it could wreck their efforts to help Ukraine survive the war.
www.politico.eu
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Great article by Politico. Trump now wants to the grab money that Ukraine urgently needs to survive (and that is completely unlinked to the US). It's sickening. EU should make clear this is absolutely unacceptable. Vast majority of the US population thinks the same!
www.politico.eu/article/stev...
www.politico.eu/article/stev...
Very important to keep in mind that ALSO among the Republican base giving in to Putin and betraying Ukraine is a very unpopular move. A vast majority of the US population strongly supports Ukraine's fight for freedom (so Witkoff's path is very slippery FOR TRUMP).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwuK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwuK...
Trump’s Senate ‘shocked’ at Putin peace plan
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Very important to keep in mind that ALSO among the Republican base giving in to Putin and betraying Ukraine is a very unpopular move. A vast majority of the US population strongly supports Ukraine's fight for freedom (so Witkoff's path is very slippery FOR TRUMP).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwuK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwuK...
'Ukraine faces very tough choice: either the loss of dignity, or the US as a partner.'
Trump is such an utter global disgrace. Eternal shame on the US for this betrayal - and for actively siding with global tyranny. Truly the darkest of times, and the most disgusting...
Trump is such an utter global disgrace. Eternal shame on the US for this betrayal - and for actively siding with global tyranny. Truly the darkest of times, and the most disgusting...
Zelensky admitting that the pressure Trump is putting on Ukraine to take this grotesque deal is immense.
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
'Ukraine faces very tough choice: either the loss of dignity, or the US as a partner.'
Trump is such an utter global disgrace. Eternal shame on the US for this betrayal - and for actively siding with global tyranny. Truly the darkest of times, and the most disgusting...
Trump is such an utter global disgrace. Eternal shame on the US for this betrayal - and for actively siding with global tyranny. Truly the darkest of times, and the most disgusting...
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But Zelensky didn't wear a suit.....
November 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
But Zelensky didn't wear a suit.....
'Oekraïne moet volgens Zelensky kiezen tussen twee moeilijke scenarios: het verlies van zijn waardigheid of het verliezen van de Verenigde Staten als partner.' (Wat een schande...)
nos.nl/artikel/2591...
nos.nl/artikel/2591...
Zelensky komt met alternatieven voor VS-plan, 'moeilijk moment in geschiedenis'
Gisteren ontving Zelensky een 28-puntenplan van de Amerikaanse president Trump, dat zou zijn opgesteld door Amerikaanse en Russische diplomaten. Daarin moet Oekraïne flinke concessies doen.
nos.nl
November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
'Oekraïne moet volgens Zelensky kiezen tussen twee moeilijke scenarios: het verlies van zijn waardigheid of het verliezen van de Verenigde Staten als partner.' (Wat een schande...)
nos.nl/artikel/2591...
nos.nl/artikel/2591...
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
Prof David Cay Johnston also weighing in: 'highly likely' evidence against Trump will be scrubbed before the release of the Epstein files. Which means lawyers of 26 victims that went to court can play crucial role - as THEY DID see the full file, like many others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paKg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paKg...
Trump’s ‘highly likely’ already scrubbing Epstein files | David Cay Johnston
YouTube video by Times Radio
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Prof David Cay Johnston also weighing in: 'highly likely' evidence against Trump will be scrubbed before the release of the Epstein files. Which means lawyers of 26 victims that went to court can play crucial role - as THEY DID see the full file, like many others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paKg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=paKg...
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Hand all of the Donbas to Russia.
Cutting Ukraine's Armed Forces by 60%
Ukraine not allowed any long-range weapons.
Prohibition on international peacekeepers in Ukraine.
State language of Ukraine to be made Russian.
Some of the "conditions".
That Trump agreed to this plan makes him the enemy too.
Cutting Ukraine's Armed Forces by 60%
Ukraine not allowed any long-range weapons.
Prohibition on international peacekeepers in Ukraine.
State language of Ukraine to be made Russian.
Some of the "conditions".
That Trump agreed to this plan makes him the enemy too.
Zelensky receives Ukraine peace plan, will speak to Trump
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has received the draft of a new US-backed plan to end Russia's war in his country, according to his office.
www.rte.ie
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Hand all of the Donbas to Russia.
Cutting Ukraine's Armed Forces by 60%
Ukraine not allowed any long-range weapons.
Prohibition on international peacekeepers in Ukraine.
State language of Ukraine to be made Russian.
Some of the "conditions".
That Trump agreed to this plan makes him the enemy too.
Cutting Ukraine's Armed Forces by 60%
Ukraine not allowed any long-range weapons.
Prohibition on international peacekeepers in Ukraine.
State language of Ukraine to be made Russian.
Some of the "conditions".
That Trump agreed to this plan makes him the enemy too.
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Today the world marks International Children’s Day
Russia’s aggression has caused mass &severe violations of children’s rights.Over 19 500 Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced by Russia,2 245 are considered missing, 668 children have been killed,MFA of Ukraine stated
📹MFA of Ukraine
Russia’s aggression has caused mass &severe violations of children’s rights.Over 19 500 Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced by Russia,2 245 are considered missing, 668 children have been killed,MFA of Ukraine stated
📹MFA of Ukraine
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today the world marks International Children’s Day
Russia’s aggression has caused mass &severe violations of children’s rights.Over 19 500 Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced by Russia,2 245 are considered missing, 668 children have been killed,MFA of Ukraine stated
📹MFA of Ukraine
Russia’s aggression has caused mass &severe violations of children’s rights.Over 19 500 Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced by Russia,2 245 are considered missing, 668 children have been killed,MFA of Ukraine stated
📹MFA of Ukraine
Also Mark Epstein states the Epstein files are being altered (at FBI's Central Records Complex, Winchester) - to remove evidence against Trump. Jeffrey had enough dirt on Trump to end his career, he told his brother. If it's not in the released files, it's removed
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Jeffrey Epstein's brother claims Epstein files are being scrubbed
Mark Epstein, the brother of the late sex offender, has made a bombshell claim that Republicans' names are getting scrubbed from the government's Epstein files.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Also Mark Epstein states the Epstein files are being altered (at FBI's Central Records Complex, Winchester) - to remove evidence against Trump. Jeffrey had enough dirt on Trump to end his career, he told his brother. If it's not in the released files, it's removed
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
HEADS UP: CDC website now officially asserts that vaccines may cause autism.“Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.” Also says the “vaccines do not cause autism” header remains b/c of an agreement with Cassidy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
