Roman's Photo
@romansphoto.bsky.social
Wildlife photographer
The sums raised by gigs and records are, for most artists, not enough to replace the lost income from record sales in times past.
Opinion: Netflix did not invent the world of streaming, but it is the most successful operator in this new dispensation. However, it remains to be seen whether its success in knowing what its customers want to watch can be matched by an enduring ecosystem for creative talent. on.ft.com/48FvQul
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The sums raised by gigs and records are, for most artists, not enough to replace the lost income from record sales in times past.
Bulgarian officials were able to inspect the ship and have made contact with the Chinese owners. Ship is without electricity or heating despite the winter weather, and there are 10 crew aboard, although the master and officers have left the ship. #shadowfleet
maritime-executive.com/article/bulg...
maritime-executive.com/article/bulg...
Bulgaria Seeks Answers as First of Crew is Removed from Sanctioned Tanker
Bulgarian authorities are still seeking answers about how the fire-damaged tanker Kairos ended up stranded offshore while it continues to render assis...
maritime-executive.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Bulgarian officials were able to inspect the ship and have made contact with the Chinese owners. Ship is without electricity or heating despite the winter weather, and there are 10 crew aboard, although the master and officers have left the ship. #shadowfleet
maritime-executive.com/article/bulg...
maritime-executive.com/article/bulg...
Stop me if you've heard this one: A Kiwi and a baby seal walk into a bar...
apnews.com/video/baby-s...
apnews.com/video/baby-s...
Baby seal walks into a bar in New Zealand
It was a wet, lazy Sunday evening when the baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Stop me if you've heard this one: A Kiwi and a baby seal walk into a bar...
apnews.com/video/baby-s...
apnews.com/video/baby-s...
Shipments to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year. But as trade with the U.S. weakens, China is diversifying its export markets throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. #tariffs
apnews.com/article/chin...
apnews.com/article/chin...
China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge
China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing its trade surplus for 2025 past the $1 trillion mark for the first time.
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Shipments to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year. But as trade with the U.S. weakens, China is diversifying its export markets throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. #tariffs
apnews.com/article/chin...
apnews.com/article/chin...
Reposted by Roman's Photo
France ‘shielding €18 bn’ in frozen Russian assets as EU aims to fund huge 🇺🇦 loan
France is under growing pressure to help fund a reparations loan to 🇺🇦 by using €18 billion of frozen Russian assets that is held in the country but which Paris has so far kept under wraps
tvpworld.com/90441568/ukr...
France is under growing pressure to help fund a reparations loan to 🇺🇦 by using €18 billion of frozen Russian assets that is held in the country but which Paris has so far kept under wraps
tvpworld.com/90441568/ukr...
France ‘shielding €18 bn’ in frozen Russian assets as EU aims to fund huge Ukraine loan
Belgium is not the only country in Europe with frozen Russian assets.
tvpworld.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
France ‘shielding €18 bn’ in frozen Russian assets as EU aims to fund huge 🇺🇦 loan
France is under growing pressure to help fund a reparations loan to 🇺🇦 by using €18 billion of frozen Russian assets that is held in the country but which Paris has so far kept under wraps
tvpworld.com/90441568/ukr...
France is under growing pressure to help fund a reparations loan to 🇺🇦 by using €18 billion of frozen Russian assets that is held in the country but which Paris has so far kept under wraps
tvpworld.com/90441568/ukr...
Imperialism is not without irony.
Pravfond was created by the Russian Foreign Ministry and Rossotrudnichestvo, a government agency that says its "main mission is to strengthen Russia's humanitarian influence in the world."
www.rferl.org/a/russia-int...
Pravfond was created by the Russian Foreign Ministry and Rossotrudnichestvo, a government agency that says its "main mission is to strengthen Russia's humanitarian influence in the world."
www.rferl.org/a/russia-int...
Lavrov's Kyiv Footprint: How A Russian Foundation Financed Pro-Kremlin Activities in Ukraine
Funds were allocated in an effort to collect information supporting the Kremlin's war-crimes claims and undermine Kyiv’s defense against the invasion.
www.rferl.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Imperialism is not without irony.
Pravfond was created by the Russian Foreign Ministry and Rossotrudnichestvo, a government agency that says its "main mission is to strengthen Russia's humanitarian influence in the world."
www.rferl.org/a/russia-int...
Pravfond was created by the Russian Foreign Ministry and Rossotrudnichestvo, a government agency that says its "main mission is to strengthen Russia's humanitarian influence in the world."
www.rferl.org/a/russia-int...
The Arc4-class Buran attempted four times since December 2 to push south into Ob Bay, alternately following closely behind two nuclear icebreakers, 50 Let Pobedy and Arktika, working to open a path through the ice. #shadowfleet
gcaptain.com/dark-fleet-l...
gcaptain.com/dark-fleet-l...
‘Dark Fleet’ LNG Carrier Forced to Turn Back as Early Winter Ice Blocks Access to Arctic LNG 2
In recent days Russia’s medium ice-class LNG carrier Buran has failed repeatedly to reach the Arctic LNG 2 terminal in Ob Bay as thick, early-season ice has shut down regular navigation. The events un...
gcaptain.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Arc4-class Buran attempted four times since December 2 to push south into Ob Bay, alternately following closely behind two nuclear icebreakers, 50 Let Pobedy and Arktika, working to open a path through the ice. #shadowfleet
gcaptain.com/dark-fleet-l...
gcaptain.com/dark-fleet-l...
Reposted by Roman's Photo
The Kremlin is praising the new US security strategy.
Any questions?
Any questions?
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Kremlin is praising the new US security strategy.
Any questions?
Any questions?
Russian naval vessels “barely operate,” often venturing only up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) from port to fire missiles before retreating.
www.independent.co.uk/news/ukraine...
www.independent.co.uk/news/ukraine...
As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy
www.independent.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Russian naval vessels “barely operate,” often venturing only up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) from port to fire missiles before retreating.
www.independent.co.uk/news/ukraine...
www.independent.co.uk/news/ukraine...
Trump administration has long had a consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritizes U.S.-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/05/n...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/05/n...
Does Europe Finally Realize It’s Alone?
Washington’s new National Security Strategy ratifies an adversarial relationship.
foreignpolicy.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Trump administration has long had a consistent vision for Europe: one that prioritizes U.S.-Russia ties and seeks to divide and conquer the continent.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/05/n...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/12/05/n...
President’s unyielding belief in his inner circle made up of old friends, family and confidants underscores his deep distrust of the broader national security and State Department apparatus that has served as the backbone of foreign relations for decades.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Inside Trump’s small national security team
Trump calls this close coterie on a whim, meetings occur on an ad hoc basis and decisions are made fast, a White House official said.
www.politico.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
President’s unyielding belief in his inner circle made up of old friends, family and confidants underscores his deep distrust of the broader national security and State Department apparatus that has served as the backbone of foreign relations for decades.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Roman's Photo
G7 countries are negotiating a complete BAN on transporting Russian oil. About a third of Russia’s oil is transported by Greece, Malta and Cyprus. Greece in particular has made a killing off of the blood oil.
Oil prices rose following this news.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Oil prices rose following this news.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Exclusive: EU, G7 weigh ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports, end to price cap
The Group of Seven countries and the European Union are in talks to replace a price cap on Russian oil exports with a full maritime services ban in a bid to reduce the oil revenue that helps finance R...
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
G7 countries are negotiating a complete BAN on transporting Russian oil. About a third of Russia’s oil is transported by Greece, Malta and Cyprus. Greece in particular has made a killing off of the blood oil.
Oil prices rose following this news.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Oil prices rose following this news.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Italy and Germany have been fighting to soften the bloc’s looming ban on sales of new #ICE vehicles, seeking to shield their automotive industries from Chinese competition, weaker-than-expected electric vehicle demand and US trade tariffs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Six EU Countries Call for Abandoning 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
Six European Union leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni asked the European Commission to propose softening the bloc’s vehicle emission rules to halt a de-facto ban on combustion engines planned by...
www.bloomberg.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Italy and Germany have been fighting to soften the bloc’s looming ban on sales of new #ICE vehicles, seeking to shield their automotive industries from Chinese competition, weaker-than-expected electric vehicle demand and US trade tariffs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#Silver has outpaced gold of late, gaining more than 11% to a fresh record, while #copper has climbed almost 9% and is approaching an all-time high.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Silver, Copper Eclipse Gold as Top Metals Bets on Supply Fears
Silver and copper have replaced gold as the hot metal trade heading into 2026, with institutional and retail traders positioning for record rallies.
www.bloomberg.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#Silver has outpaced gold of late, gaining more than 11% to a fresh record, while #copper has climbed almost 9% and is approaching an all-time high.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Norway wil purchase for $13.5bn “at least five” British Type 26 frigates built by BAE for anti-submarine warfare purposes. The frigates for Norway and the UK will be built to identical specifications and operated as a joint capability.
maritime-executive.com/article/norw...
maritime-executive.com/article/norw...
Norway and UK Cement Anti-Submarine Alliance
The British and Norwegian Prime Ministers flew to a miraculously rain-free RAF Lossiemouth in Northern Scotland on Thursday, December 4, to cement an...
maritime-executive.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Norway wil purchase for $13.5bn “at least five” British Type 26 frigates built by BAE for anti-submarine warfare purposes. The frigates for Norway and the UK will be built to identical specifications and operated as a joint capability.
maritime-executive.com/article/norw...
maritime-executive.com/article/norw...
The Type 212CD class is based on Germany's Type 212 #submarine class, but will be significantly larger. It will also feature a new stealth design. They are designed for covert, shallow water operations.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/nor...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/nor...
Norway buys more subs for 'turbulent times' in the North Atlantic
'We are a coastal and maritime nation and submarines are a crucial part of our defence,' says Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik as the Nordic country announces the acquisition of another two subs from ...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Type 212CD class is based on Germany's Type 212 #submarine class, but will be significantly larger. It will also feature a new stealth design. They are designed for covert, shallow water operations.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/nor...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/nor...
#shadowfleet vessel was heavily damaged by an attack a week ago by the Ukrainians while it was underway near Turkey, and now it is on the Bulgarian shores with a skeleton crew aboard.
maritime-executive.com/article/shad...
maritime-executive.com/article/shad...
Shadow Tanker Mystery Continues as Crew Waits for New Tow off Bulgaria
Bulgarian authorities are still trying to understand the situation with the fire-damaged tanker Kairos, which washed up on their shores on Friday, Dec...
maritime-executive.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#shadowfleet vessel was heavily damaged by an attack a week ago by the Ukrainians while it was underway near Turkey, and now it is on the Bulgarian shores with a skeleton crew aboard.
maritime-executive.com/article/shad...
maritime-executive.com/article/shad...
On the physical side, the curtailment of Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports has been the main bullish factor, however its effect was largely offset by Saudi Arabia’s weak pricing into January, indicating Asian #oil demand signals might be lukewarm for January-February 2026.
oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-P...
oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-P...
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On the physical side, the curtailment of Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports has been the main bullish factor, however its effect was largely offset by Saudi Arabia’s weak pricing into January, indicating Asian #oil demand signals might be lukewarm for January-February 2026.
oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-P...
oilprice.com/Energy/Oil-P...
When a government that spent the last three years cheerleading capacity expansion suddenly says “maybe don’t,” you can assume the oversupply problem is no longer a theory.
The timing isn’t great for India’s #solar manufacturers.
oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...
The timing isn’t great for India’s #solar manufacturers.
oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When a government that spent the last three years cheerleading capacity expansion suddenly says “maybe don’t,” you can assume the oversupply problem is no longer a theory.
The timing isn’t great for India’s #solar manufacturers.
oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...
The timing isn’t great for India’s #solar manufacturers.
oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...
Between the proven lie of a #Lafarge executive to a diplomat and the timely forgetfulness of an ambassador, the fog has only thickened.
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
Did French authorities know cement company Lafarge was funding terrorist groups?
A French court sought on Thursday to shed light on the persistent suspicion of state complicity in the Lafarge terrorist financing case. Between the proven lie of a Lafarge executive to a diplomat and...
www.lemonde.fr
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Between the proven lie of a #Lafarge executive to a diplomat and the timely forgetfulness of an ambassador, the fog has only thickened.
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
The plane landed, slightly ahead of schedule, just moments before the incident happened at about 11pm. The drones reached the location where Zelenskyy’s plane was expected to be at the exact moment it had been due to pass. #hybridwarfare
www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The plane landed, slightly ahead of schedule, just moments before the incident happened at about 11pm. The drones reached the location where Zelenskyy’s plane was expected to be at the exact moment it had been due to pass. #hybridwarfare
www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
In France, marines opened fire on #drones that flew over the Ile Long naval base.
It is at this base that nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SNLEs) are deployed, which form the basis of the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent.
militarnyi.com/en/news/fran...
It is at this base that nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SNLEs) are deployed, which form the basis of the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent.
militarnyi.com/en/news/fran...
France Opens Fire on Drones Over Nuclear Submarine Base - Militarnyi
In France, marines opened fire on drones that flew over the Ile Long naval base in the Finistère department in the evening.
militarnyi.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In France, marines opened fire on #drones that flew over the Ile Long naval base.
It is at this base that nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SNLEs) are deployed, which form the basis of the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent.
militarnyi.com/en/news/fran...
It is at this base that nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SNLEs) are deployed, which form the basis of the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent.
militarnyi.com/en/news/fran...
🍿🍿🍿
‼️ Russia: “Russians warned of a possible banking crisis in the Russian Federation.”
🍿
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
🍿
www.mk.ru/economics/20...
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🍿🍿🍿
The Group of Seven countries and the EU are in talks to replace a price cap on Russian oil exports with a full maritime services ban in a bid to reduce the #oil revenue that helps finance Russia’s war in Ukraine. #sanctions
gcaptain.com/g7-eu-weigh-...
gcaptain.com/g7-eu-weigh-...
G7, EU Weigh Full Ban on Maritime Services for Russian Oil
The Group of Seven countries and the European Union are in talks to replace a price cap on Russian oil exports with a full maritime services ban in a bid to reduce the oil revenue that helps finance R...
gcaptain.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Group of Seven countries and the EU are in talks to replace a price cap on Russian oil exports with a full maritime services ban in a bid to reduce the #oil revenue that helps finance Russia’s war in Ukraine. #sanctions
gcaptain.com/g7-eu-weigh-...
gcaptain.com/g7-eu-weigh-...
The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said Gracetown received two dozen payments between 2018 and 2020 on behalf of a firm owned by Deripaska. #sanctions
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Fines NY Firm For Breaking Sanctions Against Russian Oligarch
The US imposed a $7 million penalty on a New York property-management firm for breaking sanctions against Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska several years ago.
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said Gracetown received two dozen payments between 2018 and 2020 on behalf of a firm owned by Deripaska. #sanctions
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...