Carsten Søndergaard
@carsten1634.bsky.social
Former Danish Ambassador to Russia, Ireland, NATO, Germany and Turkey.
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Scandinavia got this one right!
The mood in Sweden, across the political spectrum:
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Scandinavia got this one right!
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Our paper about Russian subversive activities on Svalbard after 2014 is today published by the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE): Download, read and repost 🙌.
Hybrid threats in high latitudes: Facing Russia on Svalbard
This Hybrid CoE Paper outlines how Moscow blends information campaigns, coercive signalling at sea, symbolic gestures and surprise visits to challenge Norwegian authority while remaining below the thr...
www.hybridcoe.fi
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our paper about Russian subversive activities on Svalbard after 2014 is today published by the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE): Download, read and repost 🙌.
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Good work by Denmark, the Commission, Germany, France, others
"The Danish Presidency can inform that COREPER has agreed on a revised version of the Art. 122-proposal and approved the launch of a written procedure for formal Council decision by tomorrow around 5 pm," the Danish presidency announced
"The Danish Presidency can inform that COREPER has agreed on a revised version of the Art. 122-proposal and approved the launch of a written procedure for formal Council decision by tomorrow around 5 pm," the Danish presidency announced
The EU has just made sure its biggest bargaining chip in the negotiations over Ukraine's future is no longer subject to national vetos. And that is even true independently of the fate of the reparations loan because now a qualified majority is required to unblock the funds again. Well done.
🚨 Big news: EU countries have approved the long-term immobilisation of the Russian Central Bank under Article 122, which requires only a qualified majority.
This is a key element of the reparations loan.
This is a key element of the reparations loan.
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Good work by Denmark, the Commission, Germany, France, others
"The Danish Presidency can inform that COREPER has agreed on a revised version of the Art. 122-proposal and approved the launch of a written procedure for formal Council decision by tomorrow around 5 pm," the Danish presidency announced
"The Danish Presidency can inform that COREPER has agreed on a revised version of the Art. 122-proposal and approved the launch of a written procedure for formal Council decision by tomorrow around 5 pm," the Danish presidency announced
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The new cover of the German magazine Der Spiegel:
"Two villains, one goal"
"Two villains, one goal"
December 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The new cover of the German magazine Der Spiegel:
"Two villains, one goal"
"Two villains, one goal"
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Czech President Pavel warns: “If Putin wins in Ukraine, we all lose.” He compared secret U.S.-Russia talks on territorial concessions to the 1938 Munich Agreement, calling them dangerously familiar. Letting Russia emerge victorious from this war, he stressed, would be a defeat for all of Europe.
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Czech President Pavel warns: “If Putin wins in Ukraine, we all lose.” He compared secret U.S.-Russia talks on territorial concessions to the 1938 Munich Agreement, calling them dangerously familiar. Letting Russia emerge victorious from this war, he stressed, would be a defeat for all of Europe.
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The radicalization of Silicon Valley is the subject of my forthcoming book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy."
It exposes a decades-long campaign to use tech power to overthrow democracy and destroy nations. Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
It exposes a decades-long campaign to use tech power to overthrow democracy and destroy nations. Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
The Nerd Reich
A fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the inter...
www.simonandschuster.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The radicalization of Silicon Valley is the subject of my forthcoming book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy."
It exposes a decades-long campaign to use tech power to overthrow democracy and destroy nations. Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
It exposes a decades-long campaign to use tech power to overthrow democracy and destroy nations. Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
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Slogan of the year: "Go to Mars"
After Elon Musk lashed out at the EU, calling for its dissolution and accusing the Commission of strangling Europe with bureaucracy, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski fired back: “Go to Mars. There’s no censorship on Nazi salutes there.”
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Slogan of the year: "Go to Mars"
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I am more than uncomfortable with this idea of “security guarantees” for Ukraine after a peace agreement (which will not happen).
Security guarantees must be enforced now, by any means necessary, to save lives and enable Ukraine to win the war.
Why always wait until a very distant tomorrow ?
Security guarantees must be enforced now, by any means necessary, to save lives and enable Ukraine to win the war.
Why always wait until a very distant tomorrow ?
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I am more than uncomfortable with this idea of “security guarantees” for Ukraine after a peace agreement (which will not happen).
Security guarantees must be enforced now, by any means necessary, to save lives and enable Ukraine to win the war.
Why always wait until a very distant tomorrow ?
Security guarantees must be enforced now, by any means necessary, to save lives and enable Ukraine to win the war.
Why always wait until a very distant tomorrow ?
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The Trump National Security Strategy is a deeply unserious document—befitting an unserious president. But it is no less dangerous for that. My take: open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
Trump's Unserious — But Dangerous — National Security Strategy
Trump's National Security Strategy conveys a flawed, incoherent, and deeply dangerous view of the world and America's role in it. America's allies will shudder; its enemies will rejoice.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Trump National Security Strategy is a deeply unserious document—befitting an unserious president. But it is no less dangerous for that. My take: open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
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The US ‘National Security Strategy’ (!) now effectively advocates for the overthrow of European liberal democracy in favour of ethno-national right wing populism. As does Russia.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The US ‘National Security Strategy’ (!) now effectively advocates for the overthrow of European liberal democracy in favour of ethno-national right wing populism. As does Russia.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
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I have a couple of quick questions on language for American friends and colleagues. These are serious, genuine questions, as in I really don't know the answer but am interested to find out.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I have a couple of quick questions on language for American friends and colleagues. These are serious, genuine questions, as in I really don't know the answer but am interested to find out.
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Turning off the lights...
The commander of the German Army, Christian Freuding, said in an interview with The Atlantic that the Pentagon has cut off communication with the German Defense Ministry, including coordination of military aid to Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
December 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Turning off the lights...
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As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
Group of Tu-22M3 bombers redepolyed to Kola
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
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I represented @houseoflords.parliament.uk at a Summit in Stockholm to remind the world of Crimea’s plight since 2014: killings, children sent to Russian camps, cultural heritage destroyed etc. Zelensky put it powerfully in his speech to us ‘Putin wants legal recognition for what he has stolen’.
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I represented @houseoflords.parliament.uk at a Summit in Stockholm to remind the world of Crimea’s plight since 2014: killings, children sent to Russian camps, cultural heritage destroyed etc. Zelensky put it powerfully in his speech to us ‘Putin wants legal recognition for what he has stolen’.
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Lithuanian Railways suspended the transit of cargo belonging to Lukoil and its affiliated companies to Russia's Kaliningrad region, the company said in a statement.
November 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Lithuanian Railways suspended the transit of cargo belonging to Lukoil and its affiliated companies to Russia's Kaliningrad region, the company said in a statement.
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This EU statement reads as a de-facto rejection of 28 point plan. "The plan is great but let's change all the key points".
November 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This EU statement reads as a de-facto rejection of 28 point plan. "The plan is great but let's change all the key points".
Putin's envoy, who recently fought in Ukraine, says Russia will stand up for its rights on Svalbard
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/putins-...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/putins-...
Putin's envoy, who recently fought in Ukraine, says Russia will stand up for its rights on Svalbard
Yuri Trutnev few months ago shot at Ukrainians with a sniper rifle. This week, he chaired a meeting in Russia's so-called Governmental Commission on Svalbard, the Norwegian Arctic archipelago.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Putin's envoy, who recently fought in Ukraine, says Russia will stand up for its rights on Svalbard
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/putins-...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/putins-...
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Am 9. November 1938 brannten Synagogen. Heute brennen Israelflaggen. 87 Jahre nach den Novemberpogromen eskaliert der Antisemitismus weltweit. Begleitet wird er von linker Staffage und postmoderner Täter-Opfer-Umkehr.
Die Brandstifter von gestern und heute
Am 9. November 1938 brannten Synagogen. Heute brennen Israelflaggen. 87 Jahre nach den Novemberpogromen eskaliert der Antisemitismus weltweit.
f.mtr.cool
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Am 9. November 1938 brannten Synagogen. Heute brennen Israelflaggen. 87 Jahre nach den Novemberpogromen eskaliert der Antisemitismus weltweit. Begleitet wird er von linker Staffage und postmoderner Täter-Opfer-Umkehr.
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Hegemonic suicide.
“Our negotiators had never seen this before in any international talks,” said one European official, who had spoken to negotiators. “People being summoned to the U.S. Embassy in London — intimidation...threats of family members losing visas.”
www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
www.politico.eu/article/us-a...
US accused of threatening EU diplomats during bid to kill green shipping rules
Negotiators at shipping talks in London were told both they and their countries could be punished unless they voted with the U.S.
www.politico.eu
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hegemonic suicide.
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Power, patience, prestige — not compromise.
In a new EPC Discussion Paper, former Danish Ambassador to Russia, @carsten1634.bsky.social, explores how Moscow’s negotiating style turns diplomacy into an extension of conflict — and what Europe must learn to deter it.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In a new EPC Discussion Paper, former Danish Ambassador to Russia, @carsten1634.bsky.social, explores how Moscow’s negotiating style turns diplomacy into an extension of conflict — and what Europe must learn to deter it.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Power, patience, prestige — not compromise.
In a new EPC Discussion Paper, former Danish Ambassador to Russia, @carsten1634.bsky.social, explores how Moscow’s negotiating style turns diplomacy into an extension of conflict — and what Europe must learn to deter it.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In a new EPC Discussion Paper, former Danish Ambassador to Russia, @carsten1634.bsky.social, explores how Moscow’s negotiating style turns diplomacy into an extension of conflict — and what Europe must learn to deter it.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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From today’s Russian papers: “There isn’t a single reason Moscow should agree to a ceasefire [in Ukraine].” Same paper accuses Trump of “intellectual laziness.” Another: “Everything we’ve seen suggests [Trump] is not ready to take tough measures against Russia.” #ReadingRussia
Russian paper accuses Donald Trump of "intellectual laziness"
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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October 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
From today’s Russian papers: “There isn’t a single reason Moscow should agree to a ceasefire [in Ukraine].” Same paper accuses Trump of “intellectual laziness.” Another: “Everything we’ve seen suggests [Trump] is not ready to take tough measures against Russia.” #ReadingRussia
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After President Zelenskyy’s talks yesterday in the White House and with European leaders, one thing is absolutely clear: Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression is today more important than ever before.
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
After President Zelenskyy’s talks yesterday in the White House and with European leaders, one thing is absolutely clear: Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression is today more important than ever before.
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What happens if Donald Trump doesn't get the Nobel Peace Prize next week? Norway is bracing for fallout.
Norway’s Nobel Committee May Be About to ‘Insult’ Donald Trump
The US president has repeatedly boasted about his success in ending multiple wars
bloom.bg
October 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What happens if Donald Trump doesn't get the Nobel Peace Prize next week? Norway is bracing for fallout.