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Timothy Snyder
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Temerty Professor of Modern European History, Munk School, University of Toronto; Permanent Fellow, IWM Vienna; Emeritus Levin Professor, Yale. Author of "On Freedom," "On Tyranny," "Our Malady," "Road to Unfreedom," "Black Earth," and "Bloodlands" .. more

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Timothy David Snyder is an American historian specializing in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. He holds the inaugural Chair in Modern European History, supported by the Temerty Endowment for Ukrainian Studies, at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. From 2017 to 2025 he was also the Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale University. .. more

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 5h
"The point of this essay is that the rest of us have to anticipate this chain of events and recognize the sad probability of the attack itself and the absolute predictability of this administration’s response." (2/2)

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 5h
"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 8h
Some common sense to remember in a trying time.
Originally written in April 2025
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The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 10h
Definitely follow this important reporting. And listen to the long, funny, revealing conversation Michael and I had on Thinking Live:
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michaeldweiss.bsky.social Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social · 1d
Stay tuned for the @theins.press story, in collaboration with @spiegel.de, about how we knew Kirill Dmitriev was the architect of this “peace plan.” Drops tomorrow at 5am EST.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 10h
2016 happened. Russia did support Trump’s campaign. Good reporters were on it at the time. I wrote it up within the larger context of global oligarchy and neo-fascism in "Road to Unfreedom."
peterwsinclair.bsky.social Peter Sinclair @peterwsinclair.bsky.social · 2d
9 years ago,House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Speaker to be Kevin McCarthy had a recorded conversation in which McCarthy says, "There are two people that I think Putin pays, (Representative Dana) Rohrbacher and Trump. Swear to God."
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Washington Post: House majority leader said in 2016, "Putin pays" Trump
YouTube video by CBS News
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 10h
It’s not that complicated, people.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 10h
So much good work by @willbunch.bsky.social
colleenmaryhelen.bsky.social colleenmaryhelen.bsky.social @colleenmaryhelen.bsky.social · 1d
This. USNA 81 grad. We were specifically taught about My Lai as THE example of NOT following illegal orders. Thank you, @willbunch.bsky.social for point this out.
willbunch.bsky.social Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 1d
In 1968, a soldier named Hugh Thompson defied orders to save Vietnamese lives during the My Lai massacre. Eventually seen as a hero, in real time he was vilified and nearly court-martialed

It's Congress' job to stop Trump's war crimes, not the troops. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 13h
Hugely useful
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A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit
Americans have shown a tremendous amount and variety of opposition – more than some may realize
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h
Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h
They are aware that Russians quite literally wrote the capitulation document that some people in the White House and sadly many people in the media refer to as a peace plan.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
Congressional Republicans including Senator Mitch McConnell are openly blasting President Trump’s team of appeasing Russia, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
Republicans Fight With Trump’s Team Over Ukraine Talks
Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused President Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h
Very happy to have spoken to @michaeldweiss.bsky.social about the problems, shall we say, of having Russians write our foreign policy. The details are being confirmed now by major outlets. Get the analysis here.
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Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss)
Thinking Live episode 2
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 16h
Senator Kelly is admirable, courageous, and right.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.

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Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social · 1d
Stay tuned for the @theins.press story, in collaboration with @spiegel.de, about how we knew Kirill Dmitriev was the architect of this “peace plan.” Drops tomorrow at 5am EST.

Reposted by Timothy Snyder

Reposted by Timothy Snyder

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colleenmaryhelen.bsky.social @colleenmaryhelen.bsky.social · 1d
This. USNA 81 grad. We were specifically taught about My Lai as THE example of NOT following illegal orders. Thank you, @willbunch.bsky.social for point this out.
willbunch.bsky.social Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 1d
In 1968, a soldier named Hugh Thompson defied orders to save Vietnamese lives during the My Lai massacre. Eventually seen as a hero, in real time he was vilified and nearly court-martialed

It's Congress' job to stop Trump's war crimes, not the troops. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The Catch-22 around Trump’s illegal orders | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Pennsylvania chooses a budget over the planet.
www.inquirer.com

Reposted by Timothy Snyder, John Mullahy

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
Congressional Republicans including Senator Mitch McConnell are openly blasting President Trump’s team of appeasing Russia, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
Republicans Fight With Trump’s Team Over Ukraine Talks
Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused President Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d
Disturbing. Incidentally @rutgerbregman.com has written some interesting books that you might want to read.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
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Reposted by Maria Faticov

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d
War of aggression, mass killing of civilians, and settler colonialism
bellingcat.com Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 1d
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
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