Bert Caris 🇪🇺 🇳🇱 🌻 🇺🇦
@bertcaris.bsky.social
policy adviser (retired). Loves Japan, it’s culture and hospitality. Loyal companion of Ichimon, our white, longcoated Akita inu.
Democracy, rule of law, that we may stay worthy of our freedom, integrity, SCOTUS chief justice Robert H. Jackson.
Democracy, rule of law, that we may stay worthy of our freedom, integrity, SCOTUS chief justice Robert H. Jackson.
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russland bereitet einen Informationsangriff gegen die bevorstehenden Wahlen in der Ukraine vor. Geheimdienstberichten zufolge propagiert russland die Idee, dass Ukrainer in russland und den besetzten Gebieten wählen sollen, um später die Wahlen als „illegitim“ zu bezeichnen.
December 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
russland bereitet einen Informationsangriff gegen die bevorstehenden Wahlen in der Ukraine vor. Geheimdienstberichten zufolge propagiert russland die Idee, dass Ukrainer in russland und den besetzten Gebieten wählen sollen, um später die Wahlen als „illegitim“ zu bezeichnen.
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Ukraine is not somewhere far away. It is here,nearby,in Europe
The war continues.Russia is terrorizing peaceful cities in Europe.
#Kyiv is a multi-million city. About 4-5 million people live here, including internally displaced persons.Together with the suburbs, the population is around 7 million⤵️
The war continues.Russia is terrorizing peaceful cities in Europe.
#Kyiv is a multi-million city. About 4-5 million people live here, including internally displaced persons.Together with the suburbs, the population is around 7 million⤵️
December 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Ukraine is not somewhere far away. It is here,nearby,in Europe
The war continues.Russia is terrorizing peaceful cities in Europe.
#Kyiv is a multi-million city. About 4-5 million people live here, including internally displaced persons.Together with the suburbs, the population is around 7 million⤵️
The war continues.Russia is terrorizing peaceful cities in Europe.
#Kyiv is a multi-million city. About 4-5 million people live here, including internally displaced persons.Together with the suburbs, the population is around 7 million⤵️
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Oorlogsmisdaden.
We kijken er niet meer van op, maar dit doet Rusland op een dagelijkse basis.
Mensen die pleiten tegen wapenleveringen aan Oekraïne, want “escalatie” pleiten er indirect voor dat Oekraïne dit soort terreur steeds moeilijker kan neutraliseren.
We kijken er niet meer van op, maar dit doet Rusland op een dagelijkse basis.
Mensen die pleiten tegen wapenleveringen aan Oekraïne, want “escalatie” pleiten er indirect voor dat Oekraïne dit soort terreur steeds moeilijker kan neutraliseren.
December 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Oorlogsmisdaden.
We kijken er niet meer van op, maar dit doet Rusland op een dagelijkse basis.
Mensen die pleiten tegen wapenleveringen aan Oekraïne, want “escalatie” pleiten er indirect voor dat Oekraïne dit soort terreur steeds moeilijker kan neutraliseren.
We kijken er niet meer van op, maar dit doet Rusland op een dagelijkse basis.
Mensen die pleiten tegen wapenleveringen aan Oekraïne, want “escalatie” pleiten er indirect voor dat Oekraïne dit soort terreur steeds moeilijker kan neutraliseren.
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😡 Russian attack drones hit multiple residential buildings in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, this morning.
While the world speaks of Christmas, New Year, peace, and love, Russia speaks only the language of murder. Ukrainians pay the price.
While the world speaks of Christmas, New Year, peace, and love, Russia speaks only the language of murder. Ukrainians pay the price.
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
😡 Russian attack drones hit multiple residential buildings in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, this morning.
While the world speaks of Christmas, New Year, peace, and love, Russia speaks only the language of murder. Ukrainians pay the price.
While the world speaks of Christmas, New Year, peace, and love, Russia speaks only the language of murder. Ukrainians pay the price.
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Kyiv's emergency services put together this compilation of their work in the city this morning.
There are scenes of injured people being carried to safety, but nothing graphic in the video.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
There are scenes of injured people being carried to safety, but nothing graphic in the video.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
December 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Kyiv's emergency services put together this compilation of their work in the city this morning.
There are scenes of injured people being carried to safety, but nothing graphic in the video.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
There are scenes of injured people being carried to safety, but nothing graphic in the video.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
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As "proof of control over Kupiansk," Kremlin media published videos of assault commanders filmed indoors, not even outside, claiming they're clearing the city of "small enemy gangs hiding in burrows."
December 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As "proof of control over Kupiansk," Kremlin media published videos of assault commanders filmed indoors, not even outside, claiming they're clearing the city of "small enemy gangs hiding in burrows."
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Russia’s open season on civilians in Kyiv Oblast.
Drone attacks a bus stop in Bila Tserkva this morning. Russia also attacked many civilian high rise apartments in the capital.
Drone attacks a bus stop in Bila Tserkva this morning. Russia also attacked many civilian high rise apartments in the capital.
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Russia’s open season on civilians in Kyiv Oblast.
Drone attacks a bus stop in Bila Tserkva this morning. Russia also attacked many civilian high rise apartments in the capital.
Drone attacks a bus stop in Bila Tserkva this morning. Russia also attacked many civilian high rise apartments in the capital.
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De oppositie tegen Trump komt niet van Rutte en iedereen met enig politiek inzicht weet dat. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Column | Rutte normaliseert Trump
Mark Rutte gaf onlangs in de Volkskrant een groot interview, vooral gewijd aan de zegeningen waarmee Donald Trump de wereld onophoudelijk verblijdt. ,,We mogen Trump dankbaar zijn voor zijn leiderscha...
www.nrc.nl
December 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
De oppositie tegen Trump komt niet van Rutte en iedereen met enig politiek inzicht weet dat. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
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Russia not only banned all American social media platforms, but also fined them several times, including a two-undecillion-rouble fine against Google for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube.
Stop lying!
Stop lying!
December 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Russia not only banned all American social media platforms, but also fined them several times, including a two-undecillion-rouble fine against Google for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube.
Stop lying!
Stop lying!
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A South African national told Reuters that his 20-year-old son was promised elite training as a VIP bodyguard in Russia, but instead he ended up in the trenches in Donetsk region. At least 16 other South Africans had the same experience.
Full story: reuters.com/world/europe/s…
Full story: reuters.com/world/europe/s…
December 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A South African national told Reuters that his 20-year-old son was promised elite training as a VIP bodyguard in Russia, but instead he ended up in the trenches in Donetsk region. At least 16 other South Africans had the same experience.
Full story: reuters.com/world/europe/s…
Full story: reuters.com/world/europe/s…
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- Trump schrijft dat veel prominente figuren banden hadden met Epstein, hem later lieten vallen en nu onterecht Trump de schuld geven. Hij noemt het een linkse heksenjacht, beschuldigt Democraten, NYT en Republikein Massie van leugens, en presenteert zichzelf als de enige die vroeg met Epstein brak.
Trump dag 340: Trump valt IS aan in Nigeria, Justitie zoekt vrijwilligers voor redigeren Epstein files, Directeur Centre for Countering Digital Hate klaagt Trump-regering aan, Poetin zegt dat VS kernreactor Zaporizja wil gebruiken voor cryptomining: reportersonline.nl/trump-dag-34...
Trump dag 340: Trump voert aanval uit op IS in Nigeria, Justitie zoekt vrijwilligers voor redigeren Epstein files, Directeur Centre for Countering Digital Hate klaagt Trump-regering aan, Poetin zegt d...
Nieuwe besluiten van Trump en consorten, en nieuwe fallout. Een overzicht van dag 340. – De Trump-regering overweegt de eerste […]
reportersonline.nl
December 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
- Trump schrijft dat veel prominente figuren banden hadden met Epstein, hem later lieten vallen en nu onterecht Trump de schuld geven. Hij noemt het een linkse heksenjacht, beschuldigt Democraten, NYT en Republikein Massie van leugens, en presenteert zichzelf als de enige die vroeg met Epstein brak.
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'Kleine drones, grote drones, dodelijke drones. De ontwikkelingen gaan razendsnel' www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/... (€)
December 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
'Kleine drones, grote drones, dodelijke drones. De ontwikkelingen gaan razendsnel' www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/... (€)
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Russia engages in peace talks just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard said in an interview with Kyiv Post.
www.kyivpost.com/post/66882
www.kyivpost.com/post/66882
Ukraine Peace Plan Signals Progress Without Breakthrough, US Think Tank Head Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard says Moscow is engaging just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact.
www.kyivpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Russia engages in peace talks just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard said in an interview with Kyiv Post.
www.kyivpost.com/post/66882
www.kyivpost.com/post/66882
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In den politischen Eliten Europas und der USA verschärft sich der Konflikt zwischen den Befürwortern einer Stärkung der Ukraine und den Kräften, die eine Rückkehr zu den Geschäftsbeziehungen mit Russland vor 2014 fordern.
В политических элитах Европы и США нарастает конфликт между сторонниками усиления Украины и силами, призывающими вернуться к бизнес-отношениям с Россией до 2014 года.
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"АЛЬТЕРНАТИВА" для Путина: пророссийские силы в Германии не дремлю
В политических элитах Европы и США нарастает конфликт между сторонниками усиления Украины и силами, призывающими вернуться к бизнес-отношениям с Россией до 2014 года.
Такие партии, как "АдГ" в…
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December 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
In den politischen Eliten Europas und der USA verschärft sich der Konflikt zwischen den Befürwortern einer Stärkung der Ukraine und den Kräften, die eine Rückkehr zu den Geschäftsbeziehungen mit Russland vor 2014 fordern.
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Of course, the US decides who they allow to enter the country and who they don't. But if US car companies, US agriculture, or US digital platforms want to do business in the EU, they have to abide by European rules. The DSA also applies to Musk and Zuckerberg in EU
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Of course, the US decides who they allow to enter the country and who they don't. But if US car companies, US agriculture, or US digital platforms want to do business in the EU, they have to abide by European rules. The DSA also applies to Musk and Zuckerberg in EU
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Carol of the Bells sounded after the Christmas greeting by King Charles.
It was performed by the Songs for Ukraine choir and the Royal Opera Choir.
It was performed by the Songs for Ukraine choir and the Royal Opera Choir.
December 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Carol of the Bells sounded after the Christmas greeting by King Charles.
It was performed by the Songs for Ukraine choir and the Royal Opera Choir.
It was performed by the Songs for Ukraine choir and the Royal Opera Choir.
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Offensichtlich haben viele Menschen in Deutschland nach knapp vier Jahren des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine zwei Dinge vergessen:
www.focus.de/die-debatte/...
Offensichtlich haben viele Menschen in Deutschland nach knapp vier Jahren des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine zwei Dinge vergessen:
www.focus.de/die-debatte/...
"Wie will er da Frieden bringen?" – Leser reagieren empört auf Selenskyjs Worte
Nach Selenskyjs Weihnachtsansprache diskutieren Leser über Wortwahl.
www.focus.de
December 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Offensichtlich haben viele Menschen in Deutschland nach knapp vier Jahren des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine zwei Dinge vergessen:
www.focus.de/die-debatte/...
Offensichtlich haben viele Menschen in Deutschland nach knapp vier Jahren des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine zwei Dinge vergessen:
www.focus.de/die-debatte/...
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👀🇺🇦 Britain, France, Germany and Turkey are ready to send their peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine after the war ends, — Podolyak
Podolyak noted that war will lead to a deep reformatting of the European space: Ukraine will move towards Europe, and the EU will be forced to rethink its way of life.
Podolyak noted that war will lead to a deep reformatting of the European space: Ukraine will move towards Europe, and the EU will be forced to rethink its way of life.
December 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
👀🇺🇦 Britain, France, Germany and Turkey are ready to send their peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine after the war ends, — Podolyak
Podolyak noted that war will lead to a deep reformatting of the European space: Ukraine will move towards Europe, and the EU will be forced to rethink its way of life.
Podolyak noted that war will lead to a deep reformatting of the European space: Ukraine will move towards Europe, and the EU will be forced to rethink its way of life.
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Russia is playing with fire. Incursions like this are exactly how localized provocations spiral into something much larger.
December 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Russia is playing with fire. Incursions like this are exactly how localized provocations spiral into something much larger.
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Polish forces shot down a Russian drone earlier on Christmas day, now Russia is shooting at least 4 drones from the direction of Belarus towards Poland.
December 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Polish forces shot down a Russian drone earlier on Christmas day, now Russia is shooting at least 4 drones from the direction of Belarus towards Poland.
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More festive trams in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
More festive trams in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a Russian airstrike in 2022 while hundreds of civilians were sheltering in its basement, is to open its doors again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#russia #russianwarcrimes #ukraine
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#russia #russianwarcrimes #ukraine
‘Dancing on bones’: Mariupol theatre to reopen with staging of Russian fairytale
Restoration presented as rebuilding, but many see it as part of a broader Russification effort in occupied Ukrainian city
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a Russian airstrike in 2022 while hundreds of civilians were sheltering in its basement, is to open its doors again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#russia #russianwarcrimes #ukraine
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#russia #russianwarcrimes #ukraine
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Christmas cheers from Ukrainian soldiers!
December 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Christmas cheers from Ukrainian soldiers!
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"Shchedryk is a story of resistance. Its composer, Mykola Leontovych, was murdered, its Paris premiere nearly sabotaged by 🇷🇺 agents, and today, amid a war that seeks to erase 🇺🇦 culture, Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) is played around the world"
Writes Mariana Hirniak for @kyivindependent.com
Writes Mariana Hirniak for @kyivindependent.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"Shchedryk is a story of resistance. Its composer, Mykola Leontovych, was murdered, its Paris premiere nearly sabotaged by 🇷🇺 agents, and today, amid a war that seeks to erase 🇺🇦 culture, Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) is played around the world"
Writes Mariana Hirniak for @kyivindependent.com
Writes Mariana Hirniak for @kyivindependent.com
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Troops from Russia’s 82nd Motorized Rifle Regiment have released a video expressing outrage at their command. They claim they are being sent on missions with near-suicidal odds, describing positions controlled by Ukrainian forces as “fortresses” and stating that only half of those sent return alive.
December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Troops from Russia’s 82nd Motorized Rifle Regiment have released a video expressing outrage at their command. They claim they are being sent on missions with near-suicidal odds, describing positions controlled by Ukrainian forces as “fortresses” and stating that only half of those sent return alive.