Chantal Bowman
@chantalbb.bsky.social
Lefty, Mum, communications person, facts matter, truth matters, equality matters, empathy, politics, history, law, climate, policy, Franco-Anglaise, #BLM, #UkraineMustWin, #BrexitIsStillShit, #TrumpIsWeird
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❗️The 🇷🇺Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery has just been attacked. A large fire is reported at the site.
December 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
❗️The 🇷🇺Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery has just been attacked. A large fire is reported at the site.
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The oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, southern Russia, has reportedly just been hit.
It has been targeted by Ukrainian drones multiple times before.
📹 Exilenova+
It has been targeted by Ukrainian drones multiple times before.
📹 Exilenova+
December 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, southern Russia, has reportedly just been hit.
It has been targeted by Ukrainian drones multiple times before.
📹 Exilenova+
It has been targeted by Ukrainian drones multiple times before.
📹 Exilenova+
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Response from Emmanuel Macron
"France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against Thierry Breton and four other European figures."
"France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against Thierry Breton and four other European figures."
December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Response from Emmanuel Macron
"France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against Thierry Breton and four other European figures."
"France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against Thierry Breton and four other European figures."
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Estonia draws a clear red line. FM Margus Tsahkna says any so called green men crossing the border will be met with live fire, and Russian aircraft violating Estonian airspace risk being shot down. This is NATO territory. If Moscow doubts it, Tsahkna says bluntly, test us.
December 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Estonia draws a clear red line. FM Margus Tsahkna says any so called green men crossing the border will be met with live fire, and Russian aircraft violating Estonian airspace risk being shot down. This is NATO territory. If Moscow doubts it, Tsahkna says bluntly, test us.
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„There will be no Christmas in this house, here was the Russian world“
December 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
„There will be no Christmas in this house, here was the Russian world“
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The Novoshakhtinsk Petroleum Products Plant was attacked and is burning. Multiple loud explosions were reported by local sources, indicating a direct strike on the facility.
December 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The Novoshakhtinsk Petroleum Products Plant was attacked and is burning. Multiple loud explosions were reported by local sources, indicating a direct strike on the facility.
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So now it seems that objection to Israeli colonisation of Palestinian territory to create an apartheid state can be called anti-semitism.....
Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews
www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/1225/1550505-west-bank/
www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/1225/1550505-west-bank/
Condemnation of new West Bank settlements 'wrong' - Saar
Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory ...
www.rte.ie
December 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
So now it seems that objection to Israeli colonisation of Palestinian territory to create an apartheid state can be called anti-semitism.....
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“Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor & strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.”
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Leo has made care for immigrants and the poor key themes of his early papacy.
www.reuters.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor & strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.”
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
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On the night of December 25, Ukrainian Christmas drones paid a visit to Russia. According to official information from the Russian side, two tanks containing petroleum products caught fire at the port of Temryuk as a result of a drone attack, covering an area of approximately 2,000 square meters.
December 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On the night of December 25, Ukrainian Christmas drones paid a visit to Russia. According to official information from the Russian side, two tanks containing petroleum products caught fire at the port of Temryuk as a result of a drone attack, covering an area of approximately 2,000 square meters.
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Merrick Garland hid this from us for 4 YEARS,
and allowed this disgusting monster to be reelected
and allowed this disgusting monster to be reelected
December 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Merrick Garland hid this from us for 4 YEARS,
and allowed this disgusting monster to be reelected
and allowed this disgusting monster to be reelected
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At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
At least five killed in attack during prayers at mosque in Nigeria
Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.
www.euronews.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
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Drone attack ignites 2 oil tanks at port in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai #Ukraine
Drone attack ignites 2 oil tanks at port in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Drone attack ignites 2 oil tanks at port in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai #Ukraine
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A Christmas surprise for Ukraine troops on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.
Intel Chief Kyrylo Budanov arrived to thank, and give awards to, the "Timur Special Unit".
#StandWithUkraine
Intel Chief Kyrylo Budanov arrived to thank, and give awards to, the "Timur Special Unit".
#StandWithUkraine
December 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A Christmas surprise for Ukraine troops on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.
Intel Chief Kyrylo Budanov arrived to thank, and give awards to, the "Timur Special Unit".
#StandWithUkraine
Intel Chief Kyrylo Budanov arrived to thank, and give awards to, the "Timur Special Unit".
#StandWithUkraine
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Putin claimed to have conquered Kupyansk
🇺🇦 Kupyansk is being cleared, the Russian group has lost the ability to hold its positions, — head of communications department of Joint Forces Group, Trehubov.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
There are about 50 Russian servicemen in the city. Some of them are surrendering, in particular, foreign mercenaries.
December 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Putin claimed to have conquered Kupyansk
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Carol of the Bells ("Shchedryk") from Ukrainian Defenders at Sofiivska Square, in the heart of Kyiv.
Merry Christmas, friends!
📹: miarodriges / Threads
Merry Christmas, friends!
📹: miarodriges / Threads
December 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Carol of the Bells ("Shchedryk") from Ukrainian Defenders at Sofiivska Square, in the heart of Kyiv.
Merry Christmas, friends!
📹: miarodriges / Threads
Merry Christmas, friends!
📹: miarodriges / Threads
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The Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, the world’s largest gas chemical complex processing up to 37.5 bcm of gas annually, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones overnight, triggering a gas fire on a pipeline at the 3U-70 unit.
Operations at the facility have reportedly been suspended.
Operations at the facility have reportedly been suspended.
December 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, the world’s largest gas chemical complex processing up to 37.5 bcm of gas annually, was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones overnight, triggering a gas fire on a pipeline at the 3U-70 unit.
Operations at the facility have reportedly been suspended.
Operations at the facility have reportedly been suspended.
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🤔 still trying to understand why Trump was so keen to block release of the Epstein files
December 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🤔 still trying to understand why Trump was so keen to block release of the Epstein files
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#Cyprus has made an important decision to help Ukraine
President of Cyprus N. Christodoulides has officially confirmed that his country will make support for #Ukraine a priority of its presidency of the Council of the #EU, which will start on January 1, 2026.
news.online.ua/en/cyprus-ha...
President of Cyprus N. Christodoulides has officially confirmed that his country will make support for #Ukraine a priority of its presidency of the Council of the #EU, which will start on January 1, 2026.
news.online.ua/en/cyprus-ha...
Cyprus has made an important decision to help Ukraine — online.ua
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has officially confirmed that his country will make support for Ukraine a priority of its presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will start on...
news.online.ua
December 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
#Cyprus has made an important decision to help Ukraine
President of Cyprus N. Christodoulides has officially confirmed that his country will make support for #Ukraine a priority of its presidency of the Council of the #EU, which will start on January 1, 2026.
news.online.ua/en/cyprus-ha...
President of Cyprus N. Christodoulides has officially confirmed that his country will make support for #Ukraine a priority of its presidency of the Council of the #EU, which will start on January 1, 2026.
news.online.ua/en/cyprus-ha...
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⚡ Zelenskyy: Ukraine wants a clearly defined date for joining the European Union, arguing that EU membership should be treated as a binding security guarantee.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Demands Fixed EU Entry Year—2027 or 2028–to Cement Security Guarantees
Ukraine insists on a clear timeline for EU membership, citing it as a vital security guarantee amid ongoing talks with the US and Brussels.
united24media.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
⚡ Zelenskyy: Ukraine wants a clearly defined date for joining the European Union, arguing that EU membership should be treated as a binding security guarantee.
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🇻🇦🕊️ Pope offers '24 hours of peace' after massive Russian attacks on Ukraine
Vatican News, Pope said: 'It is truly deeply saddening that Russia has apparently rejected the request for a Christmas truce.'
"I hope we will be heard, and may these 24 hours be one day of peace for the whole world."
Vatican News, Pope said: 'It is truly deeply saddening that Russia has apparently rejected the request for a Christmas truce.'
"I hope we will be heard, and may these 24 hours be one day of peace for the whole world."
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🇻🇦🕊️ Pope offers '24 hours of peace' after massive Russian attacks on Ukraine
Vatican News, Pope said: 'It is truly deeply saddening that Russia has apparently rejected the request for a Christmas truce.'
"I hope we will be heard, and may these 24 hours be one day of peace for the whole world."
Vatican News, Pope said: 'It is truly deeply saddening that Russia has apparently rejected the request for a Christmas truce.'
"I hope we will be heard, and may these 24 hours be one day of peace for the whole world."
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Some of you have forgotten that only three years ago you were perfectly capable of writing a text, writing an email, telling a bedtime story to a child, and it should worry you that powerful companies have convinced us we can’t do things we’ve been doing since the dawn of time.
December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Some of you have forgotten that only three years ago you were perfectly capable of writing a text, writing an email, telling a bedtime story to a child, and it should worry you that powerful companies have convinced us we can’t do things we’ve been doing since the dawn of time.
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Russian oil export collapse: China and India refuse to allow Russian tankers to offload oil.🚫
At least 20 tankers are stranded offshore and unable to unload their oil due to sanctions.
Remember, it doesn't matter how big the oil discount is if they can't actually sell it.📉💥
At least 20 tankers are stranded offshore and unable to unload their oil due to sanctions.
Remember, it doesn't matter how big the oil discount is if they can't actually sell it.📉💥
December 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Russian oil export collapse: China and India refuse to allow Russian tankers to offload oil.🚫
At least 20 tankers are stranded offshore and unable to unload their oil due to sanctions.
Remember, it doesn't matter how big the oil discount is if they can't actually sell it.📉💥
At least 20 tankers are stranded offshore and unable to unload their oil due to sanctions.
Remember, it doesn't matter how big the oil discount is if they can't actually sell it.📉💥
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A sign the EU is doing the right thing!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A sign the EU is doing the right thing!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...