Morten Skjelborg
@skjelborg.bsky.social
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🧵1/12: Russia’s economy hasn’t collapsed, but it is suffering immensely. It still runs, but only because the central bank keeps it alive with constant REPO liquidity. What was once emergency support is now the daily operating system.
📷: @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
📷: @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🧵1/12: Russia’s economy hasn’t collapsed, but it is suffering immensely. It still runs, but only because the central bank keeps it alive with constant REPO liquidity. What was once emergency support is now the daily operating system.
📷: @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
📷: @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social
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So, apparently a new Ukrainian cruise missile has entered the chat.
3,000+ km range, 1,000 kg payload capacity. That's the long-range, heavy-hitter Ukraine has been waiting for.
The fact that this leaked today is unlikely to be a coincidence.
3,000+ km range, 1,000 kg payload capacity. That's the long-range, heavy-hitter Ukraine has been waiting for.
The fact that this leaked today is unlikely to be a coincidence.
August 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
So, apparently a new Ukrainian cruise missile has entered the chat.
3,000+ km range, 1,000 kg payload capacity. That's the long-range, heavy-hitter Ukraine has been waiting for.
The fact that this leaked today is unlikely to be a coincidence.
3,000+ km range, 1,000 kg payload capacity. That's the long-range, heavy-hitter Ukraine has been waiting for.
The fact that this leaked today is unlikely to be a coincidence.
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If Joe Biden posted something like this Hannity would be roused from his sleep to anchor special coverage. But Trump posts apeshit conspiracy theories and the mainstream press yawns. His craziness has been completely normalized.
June 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
If Joe Biden posted something like this Hannity would be roused from his sleep to anchor special coverage. But Trump posts apeshit conspiracy theories and the mainstream press yawns. His craziness has been completely normalized.
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I don't know what is funniest.
The fact that their Y axis goes to 120%, them not being able to sort the dates properly, or the approval rating that would make Kim Jong Un blush.
The fact that their Y axis goes to 120%, them not being able to sort the dates properly, or the approval rating that would make Kim Jong Un blush.
May 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I don't know what is funniest.
The fact that their Y axis goes to 120%, them not being able to sort the dates properly, or the approval rating that would make Kim Jong Un blush.
The fact that their Y axis goes to 120%, them not being able to sort the dates properly, or the approval rating that would make Kim Jong Un blush.
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NBC reports that, shockingly, during his latest Moscow pilgrimage Witkoff met with Putin and his two negotiators alone and without his own interpreter, relying - in breach of protocol - on a locally present one www.nbcnews.com/world/russia.... However, this seems half the problem (1/n)
Trump envoy relied on Kremlin interpreter in meetings with Putin to end war in Ukraine
Using the Kremlin’s interpreter was “a very bad idea” that put Witkoff “at a real disadvantage,” Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
May 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NBC reports that, shockingly, during his latest Moscow pilgrimage Witkoff met with Putin and his two negotiators alone and without his own interpreter, relying - in breach of protocol - on a locally present one www.nbcnews.com/world/russia.... However, this seems half the problem (1/n)
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American-born Pope Leo XIV tweeted five times in 2025: Two criticized VP Vance, one repost called out President Trump's laughter at Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and the two others concerned Pope Francis' health.
New pope's social media posts offer some insight into his politics
On social media before becoming pope, Robert Prevost expressed support for gun reform and immigration — and showed some disagreement with the Trump administration.
nbcnews.to
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
American-born Pope Leo XIV tweeted five times in 2025: Two criticized VP Vance, one repost called out President Trump's laughter at Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and the two others concerned Pope Francis' health.
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RFK Jr and Statistics:
May 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
RFK Jr and Statistics:
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The College of Cardinals has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
April 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The College of Cardinals has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
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Macron shook one hand.
April 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Macron shook one hand.
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Breaking News: A federal prosecutor interrogated the The New England Journal of Medicine — which is considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal — in what its editor described as a “vaguely threatening” letter.
‘Vaguely Threatening’: Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine received a letter suggesting that it was biased and compromised by external pressure. Other journals have also received the letter.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Breaking News: A federal prosecutor interrogated the The New England Journal of Medicine — which is considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal — in what its editor described as a “vaguely threatening” letter.
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Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is said to have shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is said to have shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
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A short article of mine on civil-military relations and democratic backsliding had been accepted for publication in the journal "Connections".
Then I received an email that the editors can't publish the paper unless I "remove the case study/examples of the United States" (1/x)
#CivMilSky
Then I received an email that the editors can't publish the paper unless I "remove the case study/examples of the United States" (1/x)
#CivMilSky
a man in a suit says this is ridiculous in white letters
ALT: a man in a suit says this is ridiculous in white letters
media.tenor.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A short article of mine on civil-military relations and democratic backsliding had been accepted for publication in the journal "Connections".
Then I received an email that the editors can't publish the paper unless I "remove the case study/examples of the United States" (1/x)
#CivMilSky
Then I received an email that the editors can't publish the paper unless I "remove the case study/examples of the United States" (1/x)
#CivMilSky
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How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
April 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
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The idea of a U.S. trade war with China ignores one very important fact.
The Chinese population can accept (be forced to accept) a lot worse financial hardships than the American people.
Let’s not forget that they literally welded people inside buildings during COVID.
The Chinese population can accept (be forced to accept) a lot worse financial hardships than the American people.
Let’s not forget that they literally welded people inside buildings during COVID.
April 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The idea of a U.S. trade war with China ignores one very important fact.
The Chinese population can accept (be forced to accept) a lot worse financial hardships than the American people.
Let’s not forget that they literally welded people inside buildings during COVID.
The Chinese population can accept (be forced to accept) a lot worse financial hardships than the American people.
Let’s not forget that they literally welded people inside buildings during COVID.
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Pundits are - in vain - looking to economics and politics when trying to explain Trump's behavior.
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
April 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Pundits are - in vain - looking to economics and politics when trying to explain Trump's behavior.
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
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NEW 🧵
A quick thread of charts showing how Trump’s economic agenda is going so far:
1) US consumers are reacting very very negatively.
These are the worst ratings for any US government’s economic policy since records began.
A quick thread of charts showing how Trump’s economic agenda is going so far:
1) US consumers are reacting very very negatively.
These are the worst ratings for any US government’s economic policy since records began.
April 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
NEW 🧵
A quick thread of charts showing how Trump’s economic agenda is going so far:
1) US consumers are reacting very very negatively.
These are the worst ratings for any US government’s economic policy since records began.
A quick thread of charts showing how Trump’s economic agenda is going so far:
1) US consumers are reacting very very negatively.
These are the worst ratings for any US government’s economic policy since records began.
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Dear American friends.
We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.
So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister
We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.
So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister
March 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Dear American friends.
We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.
So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister
We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.
So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister
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Thank you for confirming that there are other Signal groups Waltz
March 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thank you for confirming that there are other Signal groups Waltz
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All military aid from the U.S. to Ukraine from 2014-2024 has cost the U.S. tax payer $19.94 per person per year.
In return they got to destroy Russia’s entire Soviet equipment inheritance and still complain it is a bad deal
In return they got to destroy Russia’s entire Soviet equipment inheritance and still complain it is a bad deal
March 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
All military aid from the U.S. to Ukraine from 2014-2024 has cost the U.S. tax payer $19.94 per person per year.
In return they got to destroy Russia’s entire Soviet equipment inheritance and still complain it is a bad deal
In return they got to destroy Russia’s entire Soviet equipment inheritance and still complain it is a bad deal
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Military aid to 🇺🇦:
🇺🇸: $64.13 billion
🇩🇰: $7.54 billion
Pop:
🇺🇸: 347 million
🇩🇰: 6 million
Aid per person:
🇺🇸: $184
🇩🇰: $1256
The U.S. was paying the equivalent of 3 large pizzas per person per year to destroy the Russian military & someone convinced them it was a bad deal
🇺🇸: $64.13 billion
🇩🇰: $7.54 billion
Pop:
🇺🇸: 347 million
🇩🇰: 6 million
Aid per person:
🇺🇸: $184
🇩🇰: $1256
The U.S. was paying the equivalent of 3 large pizzas per person per year to destroy the Russian military & someone convinced them it was a bad deal
March 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Military aid to 🇺🇦:
🇺🇸: $64.13 billion
🇩🇰: $7.54 billion
Pop:
🇺🇸: 347 million
🇩🇰: 6 million
Aid per person:
🇺🇸: $184
🇩🇰: $1256
The U.S. was paying the equivalent of 3 large pizzas per person per year to destroy the Russian military & someone convinced them it was a bad deal
🇺🇸: $64.13 billion
🇩🇰: $7.54 billion
Pop:
🇺🇸: 347 million
🇩🇰: 6 million
Aid per person:
🇺🇸: $184
🇩🇰: $1256
The U.S. was paying the equivalent of 3 large pizzas per person per year to destroy the Russian military & someone convinced them it was a bad deal
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Elon Musk went from being the “Henry Ford of our time” to being the “Henry Ford of our time”.
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Elon Musk went from being the “Henry Ford of our time” to being the “Henry Ford of our time”.
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So much winning
Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
March 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
So much winning
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Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
March 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.