Martin
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How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
Meanwhile in Russia: inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance, state TV host Vladimir Solovyov predicted that Russian and American combat troops will jointly storm European cities.
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Vladimir Solovyov predicts that America and Russia will jointly attack Europe
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
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The glue of the emerging Russo-American alliance is corruption. The consequences will be more imperialist aggression and more war crimes.
Putin’s envoy showing Witkoff and Kushner Moscow real estate opportunities
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The glue of the emerging Russo-American alliance is corruption. The consequences will be more imperialist aggression and more war crimes.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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One plan. Six pillars of international law demolished.
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
One plan. Six pillars of international law demolished.
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
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We should get serious about sanctions. Russian missiles that kill Ukrainian civilians contain parts made in the West. And this repeated mass murder of civilians by Moscow should bring total boycotts on Russian gas and oil. And the Ukrainians should get everything they need to defend themselves
16 people were killed and 49 injured after russia’s strike on Ternopil. Missiles and drones hit 2 residential buildings and damaged an industrial facility. Rescue workers are still clearing the rubble. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
We should get serious about sanctions. Russian missiles that kill Ukrainian civilians contain parts made in the West. And this repeated mass murder of civilians by Moscow should bring total boycotts on Russian gas and oil. And the Ukrainians should get everything they need to defend themselves
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"I feel like I have this front row seat to the destruction of our democracy. We are seeing it in real time with a president who is asking us to do things that are illegal and harmful to the American public." @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social
Jenna Norton was placed on administrative leave from NIH
Jenna Norton was placed on administrative leave from NIH
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave. n.pr/4oFYdPL
She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"I feel like I have this front row seat to the destruction of our democracy. We are seeing it in real time with a president who is asking us to do things that are illegal and harmful to the American public." @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social
Jenna Norton was placed on administrative leave from NIH
Jenna Norton was placed on administrative leave from NIH
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Putin knows he can continue his war without any pushback from US since he can always call or meet with Trump whenever he wants the red carpet treatment. Trump’s foreign policy is Putin first.
Both Lavrov and Peskov have now rejected any ceasefire deal or talks. The media needs to report this clearly and widely. Russia rejects peace. Front-page. Straightforward headlines.
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Putin knows he can continue his war without any pushback from US since he can always call or meet with Trump whenever he wants the red carpet treatment. Trump’s foreign policy is Putin first.
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Dear Europe, especially Germany,
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
October 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dear Europe, especially Germany,
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
Stop obsessing over what Trump will or won’t do. Hoping & praying America will step up so we don’t have to is dangerously stupid.
Step up yourself, destroy Russia’s war economy, & give Ukraine what they need to win.
Europe must defend Europe.
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Revisiting this piece I wrote in April 2025. "State Terror: A brief guide for Americans"
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snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
State Terror
A brief guide for Americans
snyder.substack.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Revisiting this piece I wrote in April 2025. "State Terror: A brief guide for Americans"
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
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Trump will never say "no" or stand up to Putin. If Putin owns Trump, then Putin owns America.
August 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Trump will never say "no" or stand up to Putin. If Putin owns Trump, then Putin owns America.
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Two “guarantors” of Ukraine’s sovereignty under the Budapest Memorandum… deciding which part of Ukraine to take away.
August 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Two “guarantors” of Ukraine’s sovereignty under the Budapest Memorandum… deciding which part of Ukraine to take away.
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The Trump admin declares open season for imperialist conquest. Conquer as much as you can and you can keep your loot if you promise to stop.
NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker on Ukraine's territorial concessions: "No big chunks or sections are going to be just given that haven't been fought for or earned on the battlefield."
August 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Trump admin declares open season for imperialist conquest. Conquer as much as you can and you can keep your loot if you promise to stop.
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More evidence that the US constrains Ukraine and protects Ru in this war. Literally, the exact opposite of the favorite claim of some «anti-imperialists » that the US is forcing Ukraine to fight because the US wants to weaken Ru.
Ukraine confirms US is now protecting Putin's oil assets
Ukraine confirms US is now protecting Putin's oil assets
Ukraine confirms US is now protecting Putin's oil assets
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June 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
More evidence that the US constrains Ukraine and protects Ru in this war. Literally, the exact opposite of the favorite claim of some «anti-imperialists » that the US is forcing Ukraine to fight because the US wants to weaken Ru.
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Why is the American president repeating Russian threats without comment?
June 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Why is the American president repeating Russian threats without comment?
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🇺🇦😎 Ukraine's independent result. One year, six months and nine days from the start of planning to effective implementation. Our operation is the most far-reaching, — Zelensky after Malyuk's report.
June 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🇺🇦😎 Ukraine's independent result. One year, six months and nine days from the start of planning to effective implementation. Our operation is the most far-reaching, — Zelensky after Malyuk's report.
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🇺🇦 “An absolutely brilliant result. A fully independent Ukrainian operation. One year, six months, and nine days from planning to execution — our longest-range operation yet. Our team was safely withdrawn from Russian territory.
Russia started it. Russia must end it.”
— President Zelensky
Russia started it. Russia must end it.”
— President Zelensky
June 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🇺🇦 “An absolutely brilliant result. A fully independent Ukrainian operation. One year, six months, and nine days from planning to execution — our longest-range operation yet. Our team was safely withdrawn from Russian territory.
Russia started it. Russia must end it.”
— President Zelensky
Russia started it. Russia must end it.”
— President Zelensky
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They're not "fair" concerns. Sovereign EEurope had a fair concern that Ru would invade them again and sought protection in a defensive alliance. Kellogg's statement sells out EEurope and implies Ru has a right to control its neighbours. It's deplorable.
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NATO expansion 'fair' concern for Putin, Kellogg says
"And that's one of the issues Russia will bring up... They're also talking about Georgia, they're talking about Moldova, they're talking — obviously — about Ukraine. And we're saying, 'Okay, let's add...
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May 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
They're not "fair" concerns. Sovereign EEurope had a fair concern that Ru would invade them again and sought protection in a defensive alliance. Kellogg's statement sells out EEurope and implies Ru has a right to control its neighbours. It's deplorable.
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I wish this were not deadly accurate. But it certainly is.
Musk’s smirking obliteration of an agency providing lifesaving services all over the world—with zero study of or even interest in the lethal consequences—should permanently stain him, his cabal, and his corporate empire.
Musk’s smirking obliteration of an agency providing lifesaving services all over the world—with zero study of or even interest in the lethal consequences—should permanently stain him, his cabal, and his corporate empire.
"If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation... Musk’s sojourn in government has revealed severe flaws in his character — a blithe, dehumanizing cruelty, and a deadly incuriosity. This should shape how he’s seen for the rest of his public life."
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I wish this were not deadly accurate. But it certainly is.
Musk’s smirking obliteration of an agency providing lifesaving services all over the world—with zero study of or even interest in the lethal consequences—should permanently stain him, his cabal, and his corporate empire.
Musk’s smirking obliteration of an agency providing lifesaving services all over the world—with zero study of or even interest in the lethal consequences—should permanently stain him, his cabal, and his corporate empire.
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"If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation... Musk’s sojourn in government has revealed severe flaws in his character — a blithe, dehumanizing cruelty, and a deadly incuriosity. This should shape how he’s seen for the rest of his public life."
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation... Musk’s sojourn in government has revealed severe flaws in his character — a blithe, dehumanizing cruelty, and a deadly incuriosity. This should shape how he’s seen for the rest of his public life."
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Trump hasn't said a word about this. No condemnation of russia or his friend Pu who supposedly wants peace. Trump doesn't want to end the "horrible bloodshed". He doesn't care.
He wanted to help Ru by pressuring Ukraine to surrender and Ukraine refused. That's the story of the past 5mo.
He wanted to help Ru by pressuring Ukraine to surrender and Ukraine refused. That's the story of the past 5mo.
Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Kyiv since start of war
Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Kyiv since start of war
Attack occurs hours after Russia and Ukraine begin prisoner exchange in deal seen as first step towards ceasefire
Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile attack at Kyiv, injuring 15 people in one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the war three years ago.
The attack came in waves, with Russia launching 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones in the early hours of Saturday morning, although Ukrainian forces shot down six missiles and stopped most of the drones before they reached Kyiv. Continue reading...
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May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump hasn't said a word about this. No condemnation of russia or his friend Pu who supposedly wants peace. Trump doesn't want to end the "horrible bloodshed". He doesn't care.
He wanted to help Ru by pressuring Ukraine to surrender and Ukraine refused. That's the story of the past 5mo.
He wanted to help Ru by pressuring Ukraine to surrender and Ukraine refused. That's the story of the past 5mo.
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Ukraine doesn’t need America to win the war. Ukraine needs Europe to realize together we can win the war without America, assume responsibility, and make it happen.
April 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ukraine doesn’t need America to win the war. Ukraine needs Europe to realize together we can win the war without America, assume responsibility, and make it happen.
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There is only one way to end the war: put pressure on the Russians. The Trump people did the opposite: put pressure on Ukraine, and relieved pressure on Russia. They have made the war worse while talking of "peace."
April 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
There is only one way to end the war: put pressure on the Russians. The Trump people did the opposite: put pressure on Ukraine, and relieved pressure on Russia. They have made the war worse while talking of "peace."
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Ukraine did what he asked; Russia did not; and now he will blame Ukraine and cozy up to Russia. This whole peace thing is a distraction from the ongoing war that Ukraine has no choice but to fight because it is being asssulted every day.
Ukraine accepted a ceasefire, Russia did not. This is Trump’s response: “if, for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say, 'You're foolish, you're fools, you're horrible people' & we're going to just take a pass”
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Trump's comments came hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could abandon talks.
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April 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Ukraine did what he asked; Russia did not; and now he will blame Ukraine and cozy up to Russia. This whole peace thing is a distraction from the ongoing war that Ukraine has no choice but to fight because it is being asssulted every day.
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At this point, Trump and Pu agree— peace is Ukrainian surrender to Ru demands. To further the common goal, today the Russo-American alliance voted w a bunch of dictatorships against an organization that's essential to the rule of law and democracy in Europe.
🤡 The U.S. voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe – because it condemned Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The U.S. delegation claimed that, “resolution repeats statements unhelpful in advancing the cause of peace”
The U.S. delegation claimed that, “resolution repeats statements unhelpful in advancing the cause of peace”
April 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At this point, Trump and Pu agree— peace is Ukrainian surrender to Ru demands. To further the common goal, today the Russo-American alliance voted w a bunch of dictatorships against an organization that's essential to the rule of law and democracy in Europe.