Simple Slav
@simpleslav.bsky.social
Slavic person living in the EU, attempting to blend in by being grumpy.
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“A European intelligence agency distributed a hard-copy report in a manila envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials...inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the US had been pursuing with Russia, including jointly mining rare earths in the Arctic.”
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
“A European intelligence agency distributed a hard-copy report in a manila envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials...inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the US had been pursuing with Russia, including jointly mining rare earths in the Arctic.”
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"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Actually yes. 👍
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Actually yes. 👍
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Not to mention the infuriating fact that each and every bomb currently dropped on Caribbean fishing boats could be dropped on a Russian command post instead.
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Not to mention the infuriating fact that each and every bomb currently dropped on Caribbean fishing boats could be dropped on a Russian command post instead.
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...I'd focus on either freelance or my FT job and not BOTH at the same time/burning out. Probably would have more time for personal art and projects to learn and grow ❤️
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
...I'd focus on either freelance or my FT job and not BOTH at the same time/burning out. Probably would have more time for personal art and projects to learn and grow ❤️
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The concept of a game made to be the “killer” of whatever is currently most popular to somehow usurp its place like they is some kind of game dev monarchy.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The concept of a game made to be the “killer” of whatever is currently most popular to somehow usurp its place like they is some kind of game dev monarchy.
Bell curve. 🤷♂️
Trump approval at 37%
Way too fucking high
What is the matter with fucking people?
Way too fucking high
What is the matter with fucking people?
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Bell curve. 🤷♂️
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Can’t decide who this is worse for, the EU or the UK. But the real looser, of course, is European defence. So all of us.
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
Discussions fail after Britain refuses to pay billions of euros in fees
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November 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Can’t decide who this is worse for, the EU or the UK. But the real looser, of course, is European defence. So all of us.
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
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“The owner of a major Chinese drone parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, highlighting a deepening relationship between Moscow and Beijing’s military-industrial complexes.”
Chinese parts supplier takes stake in leading Russian drone maker
Tie-up marks new level of co-operation between Moscow and Beijing’s military industrial complexes
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November 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“The owner of a major Chinese drone parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, highlighting a deepening relationship between Moscow and Beijing’s military-industrial complexes.”
European officials _still_ being shocked by any of Trump’s plans in 2025 means that Europe has way to many fucking stupid officials around.
1/ The Wall Street Journal reports that the main focus of the US-Russia peace talks is to get commercial advantage for American companies, and personal benefits for individuals linked to the Trump Administration. European officials are said to be shocked by the plans. ⬇️
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
European officials _still_ being shocked by any of Trump’s plans in 2025 means that Europe has way to many fucking stupid officials around.
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These things should get more noticeing. Name an army, in history, were heavy load of logistics is done by soldier self bought civilian vehicles? And while the need is insane, russia downscales truck production because the state doesn't have the money.
1/ The Russian army has to rely on modified civilian vehicles purchased with soldiers' own money, because military trucks are in such short supply. According to a Russian soldier-warblogger, units have to wait between 5 to 12 months to receive trucks. ⬇️
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Looks like a scene from an apocalypse movie — the russians are entering the southern part of Pokrovsk under the cover of morning fog.
November 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
These things should get more noticeing. Name an army, in history, were heavy load of logistics is done by soldier self bought civilian vehicles? And while the need is insane, russia downscales truck production because the state doesn't have the money.
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Bullshit headlines annoy the piss out of me. "Scientists are debating" an alien spaceship claim — translates to "One anesthesiologist claims it; all scientists in relevant fields ignore him."
'No easy explanation': Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light
Two new peer-reviewed papers claim thousands of unexplained light flashes in vintage Palomar telescope images show statistical ties to nuclear tests and UFO reports. Not everyone agrees with the paper...
www.livescience.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Bullshit headlines annoy the piss out of me. "Scientists are debating" an alien spaceship claim — translates to "One anesthesiologist claims it; all scientists in relevant fields ignore him."
Thank god Europe decided to manage this whole escalation. Went even better than the Diesel revival the German car industry managed. 👌
Extraordinary WSJ article: "Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine"
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thank god Europe decided to manage this whole escalation. Went even better than the Diesel revival the German car industry managed. 👌
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Extraordinary WSJ article: "Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine"
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Extraordinary WSJ article: "Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine"
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev & Kushner are preparing to loot $300 bn of frozen Russian assets & develop privileged US business in Russia, ignoring Ukraine.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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2/ According to the WSJ, talks between Trump's golfing friend Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev have bypassed the US national security and diplomatic apparatuses to focus on economic benefits for well-connected American companies.
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
2/ According to the WSJ, talks between Trump's golfing friend Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev have bypassed the US national security and diplomatic apparatuses to focus on economic benefits for well-connected American companies.
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Nobody knew who Driscoll was until a week ago. The US throws in another yes man, with no diplomatic or foreign policy experience to sort the job.
I just don’t know what else I can say🤦♂️
I just don’t know what else I can say🤦♂️
November 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Nobody knew who Driscoll was until a week ago. The US throws in another yes man, with no diplomatic or foreign policy experience to sort the job.
I just don’t know what else I can say🤦♂️
I just don’t know what else I can say🤦♂️
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At some point in the future, Witkoff should be prosecuted for this.
November 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
At some point in the future, Witkoff should be prosecuted for this.
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Nothing surprising, Europe should wake up and ignore the US government
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Nothing surprising, Europe should wake up and ignore the US government
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The summer reading list is generally more fun, as it has fiction recommendations, but @warontherocks.bsky.social’s holiday list is equally worth your while. With a recommendation by yours truly.
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The 2025 War on the Rocks Holiday Reading List
It wouldn’t be the holidays without our annual War on the Rocks book roundup. Check off your gift list or pick a book to enjoy by the fire. Happy reading.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The summer reading list is generally more fun, as it has fiction recommendations, but @warontherocks.bsky.social’s holiday list is equally worth your while. With a recommendation by yours truly.
warontherocks.com/2025/11/the-...
warontherocks.com/2025/11/the-...
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I am not sure Maduro is going to like the multi-polar world I have created.
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I am not sure Maduro is going to like the multi-polar world I have created.
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Tomorrow, at 10am, my discussion with NZZ’s Eric Gujer on the state of European security will be broadcast on TV on 3Sat.
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Tomorrow, at 10am, my discussion with NZZ’s Eric Gujer on the state of European security will be broadcast on TV on 3Sat.
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the world needs to unite against russia or the future is beyond bleak
you wanna know how bleak?
go to russia
you wanna know how bleak?
go to russia
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
the world needs to unite against russia or the future is beyond bleak
you wanna know how bleak?
go to russia
you wanna know how bleak?
go to russia
Yeah there’s definitely no Balkan country north of Serbia that wouldn’t jump on a chance to stop the Great Serbian Army™ on its way to the Baltics 😬
A friendly reminder Russia is not our friend!
Russia is a genocidal terrorist state!
Russia is a genocidal terrorist state!
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Yeah there’s definitely no Balkan country north of Serbia that wouldn’t jump on a chance to stop the Great Serbian Army™ on its way to the Baltics 😬
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But my trolls are upset Ukraine attacked an oil tanker that helps fund this.
Rodynske in Donetsk region today looks like a post-apocalyptic world.
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
But my trolls are upset Ukraine attacked an oil tanker that helps fund this.
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Anyone willing to amplify propaganda for a terrorist state should be held to account.
RT, Russia Today, where George Galloway frequently appears, isn’t just Russian state TV. They were an integral part of the torture system, including in my own case.
RT, Russia Today, where George Galloway frequently appears, isn’t just Russian state TV. They were an integral part of the torture system, including in my own case.
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Anyone willing to amplify propaganda for a terrorist state should be held to account.
RT, Russia Today, where George Galloway frequently appears, isn’t just Russian state TV. They were an integral part of the torture system, including in my own case.
RT, Russia Today, where George Galloway frequently appears, isn’t just Russian state TV. They were an integral part of the torture system, including in my own case.