Alexandra Popoff
@alexandrapopoff.bsky.social
I am the author of five literary biographies, including my latest Ayn Rand: Writing a Gospel of Success and Vasily Grossman and the Soviet Century. See more: https://russianliteratureandbiography.com/
I SUPPORT UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
I SUPPORT UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
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Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
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The only difference between al-Qaeda terrorists and russians is that the U.S. actually wants to negotiate with russian terrorists.
December 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The only difference between al-Qaeda terrorists and russians is that the U.S. actually wants to negotiate with russian terrorists.
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Absolute Fing traitor
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Absolute Fing traitor
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Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
December 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
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The refinery at Syzran, Samara region, in Russia, is under attack. Air alert across the entire city.
December 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The refinery at Syzran, Samara region, in Russia, is under attack. Air alert across the entire city.
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Putin has never been interested in peace his aim is domination of Europe
December 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Putin has never been interested in peace his aim is domination of Europe
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❗️Russian city of 🇷🇺Syzran under attack by drones. Local substation likely hit
December 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
❗️Russian city of 🇷🇺Syzran under attack by drones. Local substation likely hit
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"Jabo is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority"
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
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Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
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December 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"Jabo is not known for terrorist activity and that local Christians coexist peacefully with the Muslim majority"
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edition.cnn.com/2025/12/26/a...
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🇺🇦‼️ General Staff: Top political leadership of the aggressor state is once again resorting to spreading fake statements about significant “successes” of the Russian army on the battlefield.
In reality, the Kremlin’s reports about the capture of Hulyaipole and Myrnohrad are not confirmed by facts.
In reality, the Kremlin’s reports about the capture of Hulyaipole and Myrnohrad are not confirmed by facts.
December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🇺🇦‼️ General Staff: Top political leadership of the aggressor state is once again resorting to spreading fake statements about significant “successes” of the Russian army on the battlefield.
In reality, the Kremlin’s reports about the capture of Hulyaipole and Myrnohrad are not confirmed by facts.
In reality, the Kremlin’s reports about the capture of Hulyaipole and Myrnohrad are not confirmed by facts.
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‼️ There may be launches of 12 Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea: two submarines have been put on combat duty.
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
‼️ There may be launches of 12 Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea: two submarines have been put on combat duty.
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😎💥 Special Forces of the SBU "Alpha" Destroyed Over 500 Units of Russian Air Defense Systems
S-400 and S-300, Pantsir-S1, Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor-M2, Osa and Strela-10, as well as radar stations, command posts and detection means.
S-400 and S-300, Pantsir-S1, Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor-M2, Osa and Strela-10, as well as radar stations, command posts and detection means.
December 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
😎💥 Special Forces of the SBU "Alpha" Destroyed Over 500 Units of Russian Air Defense Systems
S-400 and S-300, Pantsir-S1, Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor-M2, Osa and Strela-10, as well as radar stations, command posts and detection means.
S-400 and S-300, Pantsir-S1, Buk-M2 / Buk-M3, Tor-M2, Osa and Strela-10, as well as radar stations, command posts and detection means.
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CBS is now state run media. Killing a story, then lying about the justification, is the death of integrity.
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
CBS is now state run media. Killing a story, then lying about the justification, is the death of integrity.
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When government is actually organized crime, war becomes the tool of thieves. The west should approach it as such.
From the Kyiv Independent
From the Kyiv Independent
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When government is actually organized crime, war becomes the tool of thieves. The west should approach it as such.
From the Kyiv Independent
From the Kyiv Independent
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It’s 7 pm in Kyiv , beginning of Christmas Eve, and we already have Russian drones in direction of Kyiv region reported.
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s 7 pm in Kyiv , beginning of Christmas Eve, and we already have Russian drones in direction of Kyiv region reported.
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He and his people have decimated our ability to adequately defend this country. One well-placed strike and our country, possibly the whole world, is over in a couple of hours.
December 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
He and his people have decimated our ability to adequately defend this country. One well-placed strike and our country, possibly the whole world, is over in a couple of hours.
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❗️Russian drone hit a residential building in Chernihiv
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
❗️Russian drone hit a residential building in Chernihiv
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
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So let me get this straight, they released “redacted” Epstein files where you can literally copy & paste and read the redactions?
Only the best and brightest allowed in this administration I see.
Only the best and brightest allowed in this administration I see.
December 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
So let me get this straight, they released “redacted” Epstein files where you can literally copy & paste and read the redactions?
Only the best and brightest allowed in this administration I see.
Only the best and brightest allowed in this administration I see.
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This year’s Presidential Christmas card.
December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This year’s Presidential Christmas card.
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We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
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⚡️Russian rubber plant catches fire after reported attack in Tula oblast, locals say.
A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.
A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.
Russian rubber plant catches fire after reported attack in Tula oblast, locals say
A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.
kyivindependent.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM
⚡️Russian rubber plant catches fire after reported attack in Tula oblast, locals say.
A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.
A synthetic rubber factory in Russia's Tula region was attacked and caught fire overnight on Dec. 24, according to local residents and regional officials.
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🇵🇱 Poland closed Russia’s last consulate in Gdańsk, leaving only the embassy in Warsaw.
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🇵🇱 Poland closed Russia’s last consulate in Gdańsk, leaving only the embassy in Warsaw.
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🔥 Budyonnovsk, Stavrolen LLC. Fires in the area of Shop No. 1 and Shop No. 2.
Shop No. 1 is located in the initial stages of production and primarily deals with raw material preparation.
Shop No. 2 is responsible for separating gases in the pyrolysis unit, producing ethylene and propylene.
Shop No. 1 is located in the initial stages of production and primarily deals with raw material preparation.
Shop No. 2 is responsible for separating gases in the pyrolysis unit, producing ethylene and propylene.
December 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🔥 Budyonnovsk, Stavrolen LLC. Fires in the area of Shop No. 1 and Shop No. 2.
Shop No. 1 is located in the initial stages of production and primarily deals with raw material preparation.
Shop No. 2 is responsible for separating gases in the pyrolysis unit, producing ethylene and propylene.
Shop No. 1 is located in the initial stages of production and primarily deals with raw material preparation.
Shop No. 2 is responsible for separating gases in the pyrolysis unit, producing ethylene and propylene.
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If refusing to comment is enough to kill a story, then the government now has veto power over journalism.
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
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CBS Pulled a “60 Minutes” Story Because the White House Refused to Comment — That’s a Veto on Journalism
Pulling a finished investigation because the administration refused to comment isn’t journalism. It’s submission.
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If refusing to comment is enough to kill a story, then the government now has veto power over journalism.
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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⚡️ High-ranking Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing.
Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff's operational training department, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Dec. 22, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff's operational training department, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Dec. 22, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
High-ranking Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing
An explosive device attached to the underside of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov's car detonated on Yaseneva Street in Moscow on Dec. 22.
kyivindependent.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
⚡️ High-ranking Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing.
Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff's operational training department, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Dec. 22, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff's operational training department, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Dec. 22, Russia's Investigative Committee said.