ToreBear
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Free Palestine, Free Ukraine, Free Nuclear Power, Free the Environment and Free the Poor.
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"Russia and we are like two boxers in the 12th round." - Biletskyi, commander of the 3rd Army Corps.
He notes that for the first time, the Russian army is failing to replenish its losses - more soldiers are being knocked out than new ones are arriving.
youtu.be/uFgyxeNyJio?...
He notes that for the first time, the Russian army is failing to replenish its losses - more soldiers are being knocked out than new ones are arriving.
youtu.be/uFgyxeNyJio?...
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"Russia and we are like two boxers in the 12th round." - Biletskyi, commander of the 3rd Army Corps.
He notes that for the first time, the Russian army is failing to replenish its losses - more soldiers are being knocked out than new ones are arriving.
youtu.be/uFgyxeNyJio?...
He notes that for the first time, the Russian army is failing to replenish its losses - more soldiers are being knocked out than new ones are arriving.
youtu.be/uFgyxeNyJio?...
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Germany’s far-right AfD is under fire for using parliamentary requests to gather data potentially useful to Moscow, Politico reports. MP Ringo Mühlmann asked for details on drone defenses, infrastructure, and arms transit routes to Ukraine.
December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Germany’s far-right AfD is under fire for using parliamentary requests to gather data potentially useful to Moscow, Politico reports. MP Ringo Mühlmann asked for details on drone defenses, infrastructure, and arms transit routes to Ukraine.
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The Swedish government has received an application for state aid to support proposals for either five GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors or three Rolls-Royce SMRs to provide about 1500 MW capacity at Ringhals on the Värö Peninsula.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
Sweden gets first application for state aid for new nuclear
The Swedish government has received an application for state aid to support proposals for either five GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors or three Rolls-Royce SMRs to provide about 150...
www.world-nuclear-news.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Swedish government has received an application for state aid to support proposals for either five GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors or three Rolls-Royce SMRs to provide about 1500 MW capacity at Ringhals on the Värö Peninsula.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
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Today's Greenland news should be a reminder to anyone in Europe who still needs it.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
December 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today's Greenland news should be a reminder to anyone in Europe who still needs it.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
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"In 1,000 days of war, Russia seized less than 1% of Ukraine's territory and failed to achieve its strategic goals." - Finnish President Stubb.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"In 1,000 days of war, Russia seized less than 1% of Ukraine's territory and failed to achieve its strategic goals." - Finnish President Stubb.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
He also noted that the Russian economy is stagnating: zero growth, exhausted reserves, high interest rates, and inflation.
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per US State Dept: money European nations have provided to (a) Russia or (b) Ukraine between the invasion in February 2022 & Trump’s return to office in January 2025. The money sent to Russia is in blue; to Ukraine in orange.
Actual allies: UK, Sweden, Norway & Denmark 🙌
Actual allies: UK, Sweden, Norway & Denmark 🙌
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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“Shaped by his KGB culture and witness to Soviet demise, any peace deal that can be perceived other than complete ‘victory’ – is no longer a policy option available…It would delegitimise the entire regime. Therefore, escalation becomes not a choice but a necessity.”
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Russia is Losing – Time for Putin's 2026 Hybrid Escalation
2025 offered the most generous potential off-ramp for Vladimir Putin. He rejected it.
www.rusi.org
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“Shaped by his KGB culture and witness to Soviet demise, any peace deal that can be perceived other than complete ‘victory’ – is no longer a policy option available…It would delegitimise the entire regime. Therefore, escalation becomes not a choice but a necessity.”
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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More or less 🤦♂️
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
More or less 🤦♂️
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The new National Security Strategy published last week, which paints Europe as an enemy and Russia as a friend, has jolted people in Brussels.
Particularly alarming is its suggestion that European governments have "unrealistic expectations" that Ukraine can win the war.
Particularly alarming is its suggestion that European governments have "unrealistic expectations" that Ukraine can win the war.
New US National Security Strategy shocks and frightens Europeans
YouTube video by Dave Keating
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The new National Security Strategy published last week, which paints Europe as an enemy and Russia as a friend, has jolted people in Brussels.
Particularly alarming is its suggestion that European governments have "unrealistic expectations" that Ukraine can win the war.
Particularly alarming is its suggestion that European governments have "unrealistic expectations" that Ukraine can win the war.
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"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."
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Alle veit jo at det griftere som Gyda Oddekalv, Danby Choi et al tjener på, er oppmerksomhet. NRK også, men de fortsetter allikevel å invitere dem fordi det er så viktig og bra med nerve og konfliktfylte debatter #dax18
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Alle veit jo at det griftere som Gyda Oddekalv, Danby Choi et al tjener på, er oppmerksomhet. NRK også, men de fortsetter allikevel å invitere dem fordi det er så viktig og bra med nerve og konfliktfylte debatter #dax18
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It's the scandal that everyone in Brussels is talking about.
The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica #Mogherini (also a former Italian foreign minister) has been arrested following dawn raids on the EU's foreign ministry, the College of Europe and private homes yesterday.
The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica #Mogherini (also a former Italian foreign minister) has been arrested following dawn raids on the EU's foreign ministry, the College of Europe and private homes yesterday.
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's the scandal that everyone in Brussels is talking about.
The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica #Mogherini (also a former Italian foreign minister) has been arrested following dawn raids on the EU's foreign ministry, the College of Europe and private homes yesterday.
The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica #Mogherini (also a former Italian foreign minister) has been arrested following dawn raids on the EU's foreign ministry, the College of Europe and private homes yesterday.
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"Military leaders will not wake up suddenly one day to find themselves surrounded by and serving in a post-liberal political regime. The decisions that they make along the way will have an enduring impact on whether liberalism adapts to survive" warontherocks.com/2025/12/the-...
The Soldier in the Illiberal State is a Professional Dead End
The American political system today is indeed in crisis. Government function is in doubt, the administration has politicized and weaponized a previously
warontherocks.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Military leaders will not wake up suddenly one day to find themselves surrounded by and serving in a post-liberal political regime. The decisions that they make along the way will have an enduring impact on whether liberalism adapts to survive" warontherocks.com/2025/12/the-...
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Nine Russian “volunteers” killed their escort after deciding not to go fight in Ukraine. Taken straight from prison to the front under contract, they murdered the convoy driver en route and are now on the run in Leningrad region. Russian police are actively searching the outskirts of Kudrovo.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Nine Russian “volunteers” killed their escort after deciding not to go fight in Ukraine. Taken straight from prison to the front under contract, they murdered the convoy driver en route and are now on the run in Leningrad region. Russian police are actively searching the outskirts of Kudrovo.
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Deputy Commander Maksym Zhorin warns that while everyone is busy dissecting the Geneva talks, the front is deteriorating fast. He says the Russia's recent gains are the most rapid he’s seen in a long time, and without urgent action, some areas could reach critical condition.
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Deputy Commander Maksym Zhorin warns that while everyone is busy dissecting the Geneva talks, the front is deteriorating fast. He says the Russia's recent gains are the most rapid he’s seen in a long time, and without urgent action, some areas could reach critical condition.
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Will this be enough to stop the 9 countries (including 🇮🇪🇮🇸🇳🇱🇪🇸) threatening to quit the contest this year?
Seems unlikely. People around the world will still be able vote multiple times (though the number has been reduced from 20 to 10).
Seems unlikely. People around the world will still be able vote multiple times (though the number has been reduced from 20 to 10).
On Israel, Eurovision close to 'critical mass' that removed Russia
Over the last two years the EBU hasn't excluded Israel because countries didn't actually threaten to leave. In the past week, five have done so - close to the number that got Russia removed in 2022.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Will this be enough to stop the 9 countries (including 🇮🇪🇮🇸🇳🇱🇪🇸) threatening to quit the contest this year?
Seems unlikely. People around the world will still be able vote multiple times (though the number has been reduced from 20 to 10).
Seems unlikely. People around the world will still be able vote multiple times (though the number has been reduced from 20 to 10).
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New: Following broadcaster complaints about 🇮🇱government get-out-the-vote campaigns, #Eurovision has introduced new voting rules against "disproportionate promotion campaigns" carried out or supported by governments or state agencies.
Eurovision unveils major voting rule changes for 2026
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced a series of changes to the Eurovision Song Contest voting rules for 2026 in a move it says is designed to strengthen trust, transparency and audienc...
www.rte.ie
November 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
New: Following broadcaster complaints about 🇮🇱government get-out-the-vote campaigns, #Eurovision has introduced new voting rules against "disproportionate promotion campaigns" carried out or supported by governments or state agencies.
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All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
“He Must Have Got This From K.”
How a Russian operative used the American media to force a risible “peace deal” into existence
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
open.substack.com/pub/macspaun...
All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
All makes sense. I’d add this: Zelensky’s decision to treat this farcical turn of events with grave seriousness may have less to do with diplomatic prudence than with seeing an opportunity to dampen the fuss about corruption & the clamouring for him to sack Yermak
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❗️RETWEET if you stand with President 🇺🇦Zelensky!
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
❗️RETWEET if you stand with President 🇺🇦Zelensky!
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NUPIs Russlandskonferanse 2025 kan følges direkte på YouTube eller sees i opptak når du vil.
www.youtube.com/live/7SuEmHo...
www.youtube.com/live/7SuEmHo...
NUPI Russia Conference 2025: Russian power practices and repertoires
YouTube video by Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, NUPI
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
NUPIs Russlandskonferanse 2025 kan følges direkte på YouTube eller sees i opptak når du vil.
www.youtube.com/live/7SuEmHo...
www.youtube.com/live/7SuEmHo...
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Brannfakkel:
Vi kan gjerne gjeninnføre 3- og 4-årig lærerutdanning, hvis det øker sannsynligheten for reduksjon i klassestørrelse.
Jeg vil også ha kvalifiserte lærere, men helt ærlig er det sjelden i løpet av snart 8 år i skolen at jeg får bruk for de ekstra to årene mtp. (skole)fagkunnskap.
Vi kan gjerne gjeninnføre 3- og 4-årig lærerutdanning, hvis det øker sannsynligheten for reduksjon i klassestørrelse.
Jeg vil også ha kvalifiserte lærere, men helt ærlig er det sjelden i løpet av snart 8 år i skolen at jeg får bruk for de ekstra to årene mtp. (skole)fagkunnskap.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Brannfakkel:
Vi kan gjerne gjeninnføre 3- og 4-årig lærerutdanning, hvis det øker sannsynligheten for reduksjon i klassestørrelse.
Jeg vil også ha kvalifiserte lærere, men helt ærlig er det sjelden i løpet av snart 8 år i skolen at jeg får bruk for de ekstra to årene mtp. (skole)fagkunnskap.
Vi kan gjerne gjeninnføre 3- og 4-årig lærerutdanning, hvis det øker sannsynligheten for reduksjon i klassestørrelse.
Jeg vil også ha kvalifiserte lærere, men helt ærlig er det sjelden i løpet av snart 8 år i skolen at jeg får bruk for de ekstra to årene mtp. (skole)fagkunnskap.
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"EU imports from Russia worth €124 billion have exceeded the amount of aid provided to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion." - stated Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
censor.net/en/news/3586...
censor.net/en/news/3586...
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"EU imports from Russia worth €124 billion have exceeded the amount of aid provided to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion." - stated Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
censor.net/en/news/3586...
censor.net/en/news/3586...
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Europeans push back at U.S. peace plan for Ukraine seen as tantamount to capitulation
Europeans push back at U.S. peace plan for Ukraine seen as tantamount to capitulation
European countries pushed back on Thursday against a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine that sources ...
eualive.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Europeans push back at U.S. peace plan for Ukraine seen as tantamount to capitulation
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Protesters have parked billboards outside the 🇪🇺Commission.
“At the very moment 🇫🇷&🇩🇪 are hosting a summit on European digital sovereignty, von der Leyen is bowing to pressure from Trump & Big Tech in Brussels, announcing the biggest rollback of EU tech protections we’ve ever seen,” says Ava Lee.
“At the very moment 🇫🇷&🇩🇪 are hosting a summit on European digital sovereignty, von der Leyen is bowing to pressure from Trump & Big Tech in Brussels, announcing the biggest rollback of EU tech protections we’ve ever seen,” says Ava Lee.
EU bends to US pressure again by changing AI Act
As Macron gave a speech in Berlin calling for European digital sovereignty, in Brussels von der Leyen yesterday proposed weakening the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act in response to US demands.
davekeating.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Protesters have parked billboards outside the 🇪🇺Commission.
“At the very moment 🇫🇷&🇩🇪 are hosting a summit on European digital sovereignty, von der Leyen is bowing to pressure from Trump & Big Tech in Brussels, announcing the biggest rollback of EU tech protections we’ve ever seen,” says Ava Lee.
“At the very moment 🇫🇷&🇩🇪 are hosting a summit on European digital sovereignty, von der Leyen is bowing to pressure from Trump & Big Tech in Brussels, announcing the biggest rollback of EU tech protections we’ve ever seen,” says Ava Lee.
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In September 2024, Putin stated that if US long-range missiles were used against Russian targets, this would mean Russia was at war with America. However, the Kremlin dictator has remained silent following this week’s ATACMS strikes. Yet again, Putin’s bluff has been called
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In September 2024, Putin stated that if US long-range missiles were used against Russian targets, this would mean Russia was at war with America. However, the Kremlin dictator has remained silent following this week’s ATACMS strikes. Yet again, Putin’s bluff has been called