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· Sep 29
The Man Behind Trump’s Push for an All-Powerful Presidency
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A white, Christian nationalist, authoritarian and oligarchic America is a retrograde step for the US and for the rest of liberal, democratic world. Effectively, America is choosing to join the likes of China, Russia, North Korea, Iran. This takeover is unconscionable.
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Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile. Ukraine’s Air Force reported a threat of a potential intermediate-range ballistic missile launch from a Russian strategic nuclear testing site shortly before midnight on Thursday.
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Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine
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January 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile. Ukraine’s Air Force reported a threat of a potential intermediate-range ballistic missile launch from a Russian strategic nuclear testing site shortly before midnight on Thursday.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...
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Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine
If confirmed, the use of the missile, would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
AAP Breaking
If confirmed, the use of the missile, would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
AAP Breaking
January 9, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Russia Appears to Use Nuclear-Capable Missile in Ukraine
If confirmed, the use of the missile, would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
AAP Breaking
If confirmed, the use of the missile, would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
AAP Breaking
@thestudyofwar.bsky.social “The EU will continue to uphold the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders."
#Greenland #Trump
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#Greenland #Trump
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Trump must give up ‘fantasies about annexation’, says Greenland’s PM
Leader of former Danish colony, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, condemns US ‘threats’ as Nordic neighbours offer support Venezuela live – latest updates
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
@thestudyofwar.bsky.social “The EU will continue to uphold the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders."
#Greenland #Trump
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#Greenland #Trump
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"For an ageing president, growing more petulant, irascible and incoherent with every day, facing diminishing popularity & desperate to distract attention from the Epstein child-trafficking scandal, a tightening embrace of military power is an ominous development." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
Trump is no longer bending the rules – he is demolishing them, with consequences far beyond Caracas
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:56 AM
"For an ageing president, growing more petulant, irascible and incoherent with every day, facing diminishing popularity & desperate to distract attention from the Epstein child-trafficking scandal, a tightening embrace of military power is an ominous development." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Venezuela has to be prepared to make concessions and accept realities. I know we preach international law and territorial integrity day in and day out but now a country with nukes wants your territory so you have to give it up.
This is what happens when you recklessly extend BRICS right up to America’s borders and ignore America’s legitimate security concerns.
January 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Venezuela has to be prepared to make concessions and accept realities. I know we preach international law and territorial integrity day in and day out but now a country with nukes wants your territory so you have to give it up.
The U.S. is now deciding next steps for Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Saturday on Fox News, adding, “We’ll be involved in it very much.”
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Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration says he'll face charges on a New York indictment.
apnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The U.S. is now deciding next steps for Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Saturday on Fox News, adding, “We’ll be involved in it very much.”
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to remove Vasyl Malyuk as head of the state's top counterintelligence agency, the Security Service of Ukraine, a Ukrainian official has today told POLITICO.
Zelenskyy plans to remove another top spy — SBU’s Malyuk
The removal of Malyuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine would “seriously weaken Ukraine’s ability to protect itself,” a Ukrainian official warned.
www.politico.eu
January 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to remove Vasyl Malyuk as head of the state's top counterintelligence agency, the Security Service of Ukraine, a Ukrainian official has today told POLITICO.
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The ‘rules‑based international order’ was underwritten—again, with exceptions—by American military restraint and structured power. That era is over. If Europeans want to preserve it, military power is like a dinner jacket: when it’s required, nothing else will do.
January 3, 2026 at 11:57 AM
The ‘rules‑based international order’ was underwritten—again, with exceptions—by American military restraint and structured power. That era is over. If Europeans want to preserve it, military power is like a dinner jacket: when it’s required, nothing else will do.
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Good Morning and welcome to another episode of regime change by the USA. The US seems to be militarily trying to get rid of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro right now. There are reports of US ground forces in action. However, watch the Cubans too. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The US Is Attempting Regime Change In Venezuela
Watch Cuba
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January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Good Morning and welcome to another episode of regime change by the USA. The US seems to be militarily trying to get rid of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro right now. There are reports of US ground forces in action. However, watch the Cubans too. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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An air alert has been declared in many regions of Russia due to an attack by Ukrainian drones, - Russian media
For the first time in the entire war, on New Year's Eve, there were more Ukrainian drones over Russia than Russian drones over Ukraine.
For the first time in the entire war, on New Year's Eve, there were more Ukrainian drones over Russia than Russian drones over Ukraine.
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
An air alert has been declared in many regions of Russia due to an attack by Ukrainian drones, - Russian media
For the first time in the entire war, on New Year's Eve, there were more Ukrainian drones over Russia than Russian drones over Ukraine.
For the first time in the entire war, on New Year's Eve, there were more Ukrainian drones over Russia than Russian drones over Ukraine.
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As I keep saying: Putin needs a win.
He’s bogged down in Donbas, ~1.2m casualties, an economy teetering, and 11 years in he still hasn’t achieved a single objective of his full scale invasion, not even taking all of Donetsk Oblast.
He’s bogged down in Donbas, ~1.2m casualties, an economy teetering, and 11 years in he still hasn’t achieved a single objective of his full scale invasion, not even taking all of Donetsk Oblast.
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THE POWER SHIFT:
Russia is no longer shaping the war, it’s defending everything, all of the time.
Catch my latest episode.
🎙️ VOICES FROM THE FRONT
THE POWER SHIFT:
Russia is no longer shaping the war, it’s defending everything, all of the time.
Catch my latest episode.
🎙️ VOICES FROM THE FRONT
THE POWER SHIFT: Russia is now defending everything, and all of the time #ukrainewar
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December 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
As I keep saying: Putin needs a win.
He’s bogged down in Donbas, ~1.2m casualties, an economy teetering, and 11 years in he still hasn’t achieved a single objective of his full scale invasion, not even taking all of Donetsk Oblast.
He’s bogged down in Donbas, ~1.2m casualties, an economy teetering, and 11 years in he still hasn’t achieved a single objective of his full scale invasion, not even taking all of Donetsk Oblast.
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Greetings from Kyiv,
where generators are singing,
St Nicholas drives by,
and snow is falling.
I love our spirit.
May the world see it.
where generators are singing,
St Nicholas drives by,
and snow is falling.
I love our spirit.
May the world see it.
December 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Greetings from Kyiv,
where generators are singing,
St Nicholas drives by,
and snow is falling.
I love our spirit.
May the world see it.
where generators are singing,
St Nicholas drives by,
and snow is falling.
I love our spirit.
May the world see it.
This is the chaotic and previously untold story behind the past year of head-spinning headlines: Trump ending America's partnership with Ukraine. #Russia
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is the chaotic and previously untold story behind the past year of head-spinning headlines: Trump ending America's partnership with Ukraine. #Russia
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Recent Kremlin statements are at odds with several of the positions that Trump presented as the basis for ending the war.
NEW: US and Ukrainian delegations met in Florida on December 28 to discuss the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan and other documents related to a potential peace settlement. 🧵(1/8)
December 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Recent Kremlin statements are at odds with several of the positions that Trump presented as the basis for ending the war.
Trump says Ukraine/Russia talks could still fall apart and we'll know outcome in a 'few weeks'.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Ukraine war live: Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is ‘getting very close’ as he and Zelenskyy speak after meeting
Trump says he and Zelenskyy have ‘made a lot of progress’ but that ‘one or two thorny issues’ remain
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Trump says Ukraine/Russia talks could still fall apart and we'll know outcome in a 'few weeks'.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Friends,
I ask you for donations for our Defenders.
Ukrainian Warriors from the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade, who are defending Ukrainian land in Sumy region, urgently need our help to purchase an off-road vehicle for combat missions. Their previous vehicle was destroyed by a Russian drone⤵️
I ask you for donations for our Defenders.
Ukrainian Warriors from the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade, who are defending Ukrainian land in Sumy region, urgently need our help to purchase an off-road vehicle for combat missions. Their previous vehicle was destroyed by a Russian drone⤵️
December 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Friends,
I ask you for donations for our Defenders.
Ukrainian Warriors from the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade, who are defending Ukrainian land in Sumy region, urgently need our help to purchase an off-road vehicle for combat missions. Their previous vehicle was destroyed by a Russian drone⤵️
I ask you for donations for our Defenders.
Ukrainian Warriors from the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade, who are defending Ukrainian land in Sumy region, urgently need our help to purchase an off-road vehicle for combat missions. Their previous vehicle was destroyed by a Russian drone⤵️
President Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US. A three-party security guarantee draft between Ukraine, the US, and Europe has been developed, as well as a bilateral security guarantee agreement between Ukraine and the US #Russia
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Zelensky reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US
After weeks of talks, Ukraine and the U.S. have prepared a draft of the revised peace plan to end Russia’s full-scale war.
The initial 28-point plan, which effectively pushed Ukraine toward capitulat...
kyivindependent.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
President Zelenskyy reveals full 20-point peace plan draft backed by Ukraine, US. A three-party security guarantee draft between Ukraine, the US, and Europe has been developed, as well as a bilateral security guarantee agreement between Ukraine and the US #Russia
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Breaking NYT: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told reporters on Tuesday that he was ready to pull his troops back from areas of the eastern Donetsk region still under Kyiv’s control and turn them into a demilitarized zone as part of a possible peace deal with Moscow.
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Breaking NYT: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told reporters on Tuesday that he was ready to pull his troops back from areas of the eastern Donetsk region still under Kyiv’s control and turn them into a demilitarized zone as part of a possible peace deal with Moscow.
German chancellor pledges security guarantees for Ukraine. Addressing the Bundestag, Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted at a potential deployment of German armed forces to Ukraine. #Russia
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German chancellor pledges security guarantees for Ukraine – DW – 12/17/2025
Addressing German parliament, Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted at a potential deployment of German armed forces to Ukraine. He warned that peace with Russia must not come at the expense of Ukrainian t...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
German chancellor pledges security guarantees for Ukraine. Addressing the Bundestag, Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted at a potential deployment of German armed forces to Ukraine. #Russia
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NATO is flying two unarmed and seemingly unescorted signals intelligence aircraft over Black Sea, one in range of ground based air defence.
Might not be a first, but historically manned flights have had fighters escorts and there have been several incidents with aggressive behavior from Russian AF.
Might not be a first, but historically manned flights have had fighters escorts and there have been several incidents with aggressive behavior from Russian AF.
December 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
NATO is flying two unarmed and seemingly unescorted signals intelligence aircraft over Black Sea, one in range of ground based air defence.
Might not be a first, but historically manned flights have had fighters escorts and there have been several incidents with aggressive behavior from Russian AF.
Might not be a first, but historically manned flights have had fighters escorts and there have been several incidents with aggressive behavior from Russian AF.
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean Sea for the first time. In neutral waters more than 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine, Russia's QENDIL tanker sustained "critical damage" and can no longer be used for its intended purpose.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean Sea for the first time. In neutral waters more than 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine, Russia's QENDIL tanker sustained "critical damage" and can no longer be used for its intended purpose.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-dr...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-dr...
Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets. Belgium would not be on the hook to pay damages to Moscow as it would be near impossible for Russia to find a jurisdiction that would hear and enforce the case, lawyers argue.
www.politico.eu/article/lega...
www.politico.eu/article/lega...
Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets
Belgium would not be on the hook to pay damages to Moscow as it would be near impossible for Russia to find a jurisdiction that would hear and enforce the case, the lawyers argue.
www.politico.eu
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets. Belgium would not be on the hook to pay damages to Moscow as it would be near impossible for Russia to find a jurisdiction that would hear and enforce the case, lawyers argue.
www.politico.eu/article/lega...
www.politico.eu/article/lega...
Polish independence could be under threat if Ukraine is forced to capitulate, warns
Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk. “I want this to finally sink in for everyone ... that when we talk about the necessity of supporting Ukraine using these Russian funds".
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk. “I want this to finally sink in for everyone ... that when we talk about the necessity of supporting Ukraine using these Russian funds".
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Polish independence ‘under threat’ if EU cannot come to decision on giving Russian assets to Ukraine, says Poland’s Tusk – Europe live
Warning comes as EU leaders attempt to reduce the risks from Russian retaliation against Belgium, which holds most of the €210bn of frozen Russian assets
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Polish independence could be under threat if Ukraine is forced to capitulate, warns
Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk. “I want this to finally sink in for everyone ... that when we talk about the necessity of supporting Ukraine using these Russian funds".
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk. “I want this to finally sink in for everyone ... that when we talk about the necessity of supporting Ukraine using these Russian funds".
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
European leaders sign treaty establishing Ukraine war damages body. Russia's angry, outraged response.
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European leaders sign treaty establishing Ukraine war damages body – Europe live
Zelenskyy and European leaders call for Russia to be held accountable for aggression: ‘There must be no impunity’
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
European leaders sign treaty establishing Ukraine war damages body. Russia's angry, outraged response.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
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Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks
The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
www.aljazeera.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...