Mikko Kortelainen
@kortsi.bsky.social
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No flag
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
January 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
No flag
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
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Trump's pretorian guard, ICE, does in US cities that which the US military is doing in Caracas and elsewhere: exercising raw brutal force to subjugate anyone, globally, who resists his imperial power. Resistance must also be universal. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Woman in Minnesota fatally shot by ICE agent during raid, video shows
Mayor says ICE claims incident was self-defense are not true, and tells agency to ‘get the fuck out of Minneapolis’
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Trump's pretorian guard, ICE, does in US cities that which the US military is doing in Caracas and elsewhere: exercising raw brutal force to subjugate anyone, globally, who resists his imperial power. Resistance must also be universal. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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The past days have made it clear: the only way Europe can avoid becoming subjugated vassal states to America, Russia & China is to unite in federation.
That our leaders have spent the past 2 decades blocking efforts to do so will be remembered as a tragedy.
davekeating.substack.com/p/europes-ch...
That our leaders have spent the past 2 decades blocking efforts to do so will be remembered as a tragedy.
davekeating.substack.com/p/europes-ch...
January 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The past days have made it clear: the only way Europe can avoid becoming subjugated vassal states to America, Russia & China is to unite in federation.
That our leaders have spent the past 2 decades blocking efforts to do so will be remembered as a tragedy.
davekeating.substack.com/p/europes-ch...
That our leaders have spent the past 2 decades blocking efforts to do so will be remembered as a tragedy.
davekeating.substack.com/p/europes-ch...
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The 3rd of January 2026 will go down in history as a seminal moment - the death of the international order that has held the world together for 80 years.
Through their cowardice, our European leaders were willing accomplices in its destruction. We should never forget that.
Through their cowardice, our European leaders were willing accomplices in its destruction. We should never forget that.
International law died yesterday. And Europe helped kill it.
Macron, Starmer and Meloni gave their stamp of approval to Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela to run the country and take its oil. Who can take them seriously now on Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
davekeating.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The 3rd of January 2026 will go down in history as a seminal moment - the death of the international order that has held the world together for 80 years.
Through their cowardice, our European leaders were willing accomplices in its destruction. We should never forget that.
Through their cowardice, our European leaders were willing accomplices in its destruction. We should never forget that.
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"Ukraine will clash with Russia on irreconcilable terms. As long as Russism exists, it will never give up its ambitions."
1995. The prophetic words of the president of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Dzhokhar Dudayev. One year later, he would be assassinated by Russia.
1995. The prophetic words of the president of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Dzhokhar Dudayev. One year later, he would be assassinated by Russia.
December 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"Ukraine will clash with Russia on irreconcilable terms. As long as Russism exists, it will never give up its ambitions."
1995. The prophetic words of the president of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Dzhokhar Dudayev. One year later, he would be assassinated by Russia.
1995. The prophetic words of the president of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Dzhokhar Dudayev. One year later, he would be assassinated by Russia.
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THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
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Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp.
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp.
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp.
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Today's Substack is a LONG read about concrete steps Europe can take urgently to end the humiliating spectacle of this continent's supplication to Donald Trump.
They're not easy. But they are the only way to regain Europe's sovereignty and dignity.
They're not easy. But they are the only way to regain Europe's sovereignty and dignity.
An eight-point plan to free Europe from American dominance
A world where Europeans don't have to call Trump "daddy" is possible, but it requires urgent and confident action. Here's how we get there.
davekeating.substack.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today's Substack is a LONG read about concrete steps Europe can take urgently to end the humiliating spectacle of this continent's supplication to Donald Trump.
They're not easy. But they are the only way to regain Europe's sovereignty and dignity.
They're not easy. But they are the only way to regain Europe's sovereignty and dignity.
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I wrote about political violence in America, and what the second-most-famous duel in our nation’s history can tell us about how it ends: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
How Much Worse Is This Going to Get?
Political violence poses an existential threat to our nation and our freedoms—but it’s not too late.
www.theatlantic.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I wrote about political violence in America, and what the second-most-famous duel in our nation’s history can tell us about how it ends: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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“The fundamental civic unit in this nation is neighbor.” - @jelaniya.bsky.social 🇺🇸
June 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
“The fundamental civic unit in this nation is neighbor.” - @jelaniya.bsky.social 🇺🇸
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The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
June 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
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This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians. More bombs, more aggression, more victims. Another tragic night in Ukraine.
March 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians. More bombs, more aggression, more victims. Another tragic night in Ukraine.
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Since writing this article, I have received messages from federal civil servants who tell me it is accurate, and that they are frightened. Please share this with anyone who doesn't understand the scale of the transformation.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Since writing this article, I have received messages from federal civil servants who tell me it is accurate, and that they are frightened. Please share this with anyone who doesn't understand the scale of the transformation.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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If you think that Europe is doomed, you’re not paying attention.
Wrote a recap of the latest developments and call me a hopeless Europtimist but I think Europe+ (including Canada) isn’t doing too bad in terms of offering Ukraine an actual perspective for the future. With or without the US.
Wrote a recap of the latest developments and call me a hopeless Europtimist but I think Europe+ (including Canada) isn’t doing too bad in terms of offering Ukraine an actual perspective for the future. With or without the US.
Is Trump Making Europe Great Again?
In a world of zero-sum thinking, the EU's win-win logic can be a powerful tool.
open.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
If you think that Europe is doomed, you’re not paying attention.
Wrote a recap of the latest developments and call me a hopeless Europtimist but I think Europe+ (including Canada) isn’t doing too bad in terms of offering Ukraine an actual perspective for the future. With or without the US.
Wrote a recap of the latest developments and call me a hopeless Europtimist but I think Europe+ (including Canada) isn’t doing too bad in terms of offering Ukraine an actual perspective for the future. With or without the US.
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President of Finland Alexander Stubb speaking in Kyiv today:
▪️ It’s not Russia who decides on EU membership,its the European Union who does that
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on NATO membership,it’s the alliance itself
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on what Ukraine has by its border,when,where&how
▪️ It’s not Russia who decides on EU membership,its the European Union who does that
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on NATO membership,it’s the alliance itself
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on what Ukraine has by its border,when,where&how
February 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
President of Finland Alexander Stubb speaking in Kyiv today:
▪️ It’s not Russia who decides on EU membership,its the European Union who does that
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on NATO membership,it’s the alliance itself
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on what Ukraine has by its border,when,where&how
▪️ It’s not Russia who decides on EU membership,its the European Union who does that
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on NATO membership,it’s the alliance itself
▪️ It’s not Russia that decides on what Ukraine has by its border,when,where&how
Time is not on Russia’s side, argues Finland’s foreign minister www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
Time is not on Russia’s side, argues Finland’s foreign minister
Elina Valtonen calls for a lower oil-price cap and tougher measures against Russia’s shadow fleet
www.economist.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Time is not on Russia’s side, argues Finland’s foreign minister www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
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How Musk is being radicalized by his own "For You" feed, which is providing him false information
from @financialtimes.com:
"he had not been relying on conversations with a UK source for his information, but preferred to do his own research online"
www.ft.com/content/8e91...
from @financialtimes.com:
"he had not been relying on conversations with a UK source for his information, but preferred to do his own research online"
www.ft.com/content/8e91...
How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics
Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issue
www.ft.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
How Musk is being radicalized by his own "For You" feed, which is providing him false information
from @financialtimes.com:
"he had not been relying on conversations with a UK source for his information, but preferred to do his own research online"
www.ft.com/content/8e91...
from @financialtimes.com:
"he had not been relying on conversations with a UK source for his information, but preferred to do his own research online"
www.ft.com/content/8e91...
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Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?
Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?
After years of politicians and media figures normalising far-right ideas, the billionaire’s meddling is falling on fertile ground
When Elon Musk endorsed the far-right Alternative für Deutschland on X as the only party that could “save Germany”, followed…
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?
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"When conspiracy theories and nonsense cures are widely accepted, the evidence-based concepts of guilt and criminality vanish quickly too."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
www.theatlantic.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"When conspiracy theories and nonsense cures are widely accepted, the evidence-based concepts of guilt and criminality vanish quickly too."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...