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Last night Russia attacked a European capital with ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones. Today the story barely registers in international news headlines. Western normalization and acceptance of Russian atrocities in Ukraine is what makes them possible.

submitted 25 days ago • 36 comments

Things not heard in the White House tonight.. "This war between India and Pakistan would never have happened if I was President."

submitted 42 days ago • 11 comments

“But I had neglected a key part of the Iraqi society: the women.” My latest for ⁦‪@thebulwark.com The values of the Women, Peace, and Security Program. www.thebulwark.com/p/a-commande...

submitted 48 days ago • 11 comments

Ukraine should seize initiative, unilaterally declare ceasefire May 1-8. If Russia violates, Ukraine doesn't abide by Russia's May 8-11 unilateral ceasefire. If no Russian violation, declare another ceasefire from May 11-30. If no Russian violations - 30-day ceasefire achieved!

submitted 49 days ago • 5 comments

we’re so close to our goal! we just need to sell more 29 units! spread the medieval cat plush word! let’s do this! www.makeship.com/products/med...

submitted 54 days ago • 3 comments

2-year-old Solomia spent the night in a basement under russian shelling. Woken up by explosions, she was terrified. Together with her mother and brother, Solomia first hid in the hallway, but then they ran to the shelter as the sound of russian drones buzzed above their heads.

submitted 55 days ago • 7 comments

The Trump 'peace' plan for #Ukraine is no such thing; it is an instrument of surrender. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

submitted 55 days ago • 139 comments

Discrimination, harassment and violence will increase if trans people lose access to toilets and other spaces. Many will feel driven from public life. That's what's at stake here. There's no benefit to women. Just harm to trans people and anyone who doesn’t fit gendered stereotypes.

submitted 56 days ago • 47 comments

A plastic hand bobbing in the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi, Georgia—gripping an EU flag. Honestly, it’s a perfect metaphor. Georgia sinking into Russia’s grip, the EU dream is barely staying afloat. Our daily protests aren’t enough. We need more outside pressure, now. 🎥 საინტერესოა

submitted 60 days ago • 4 comments

An absolutely wild story this. The media experts who don't... or may not... exist. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/d...

submitted 60 days ago • 28 comments

The crisis for UK steel is exposing another – perhaps even bigger – crisis for the UK Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly NO it's not due to net-zero YES it is due to GAS Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵

submitted 65 days ago • 21 comments

Today marks one month since Russia refused to accept the full 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. and Ukraine. During this time, Russia has attacked Ukraine with nearly 70 missiles of various types, over 2,200 Shahed drones, and over 6,000 guided bombs.

submitted 68 days ago • 40 comments

seems like someone might be panican

submitted 70 days ago • 955 comments

❗️🤬 Russia has increased the number of drone strikes by almost 50% since the start of "peace talks", — The Telegraph

submitted 75 days ago • 18 comments

I hate that I have to keep asking for your retweets and donations to our cause, but unfortunately, I need to ask once again, please retweet and donate Our team in Kharkiv consistently repairs and delivers engineering equipment and various mobility vehicles to Ukraine www.paypal.com/donate?campa...

submitted 88 days ago • 10 comments

Hi All, I released the first part of my weekend update early (it’s all free) because what we are seeing is so extreme it needs to be said now. The USA is now openly admitting to helping Russia kill Ukrainians. Indeed, Trump seems to be enjoying it. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

submitted 102 days ago • 45 comments

They hold the line, hold their families together, and hold on—even when it feels impossible. Their resilience is unbreakable. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the unstoppable #UkrainianWomen!

submitted 102 days ago • 3 comments

If you want to congratulate Ukrainian women to 8th March - donate some drones for Ania’s battalion! www.paypal.com/donate?campa...

submitted 102 days ago • 2 comments

Trump won't call on Putin to stop his brutal and illegal war on Ukraine. When Putin is "bombing the hell out of Ukraine," a US ally, Trump identifies Zelenskyy as the problem. This is despicable. Will any Republican speak out against it? (That's a rhetorical question.)

submitted 103 days ago • 129 comments

Honoured to have spoken on Silicon Curtain earlier today. Big heart out to Jonathan for a great conversation and warp-speed editing and release.

submitted 103 days ago • 5 comments

Really important article in @foreignaffairs.com by former Ukrainian Defense Secretary Andriy Zagorodnyuk. Its about how Ukraine can fight on effectively without any US aid. It’s key to understand that Trump is full of BS when he says Ukraine has "no cards". www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukra...

submitted 105 days ago • 30 comments

Dooming over, there’s still a war and we’re still alive

submitted 109 days ago • 49 comments

Trump calling Zelensky a dictator, claiming he has a 4% approval rating is pure nonsense. Here's what research by leading Ukrainian and Western academics shows. Read the press release and share widely! @oonuch.bsky.social @gwendolynsasse.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

submitted 118 days ago • 7 comments

It snows in Kyiv, where I am now - and air raid sounds again. Putin celebrates Trump‘s statements. If you are outraged by Trump‘s statements - donate for Ukraine‘s drones: www.paypal.com/donate?campa... Also possible with a bank transfer, and you get a patch for a donation of €100 or more! Details⬇️

submitted 118 days ago • 2 comments

This is possibly the best analysis I’ve ever read. A must read by @kyivindependent.com Who started the war in Ukraine?

submitted 118 days ago • 0 comments

Let us not despair but act. That's my No.1 takeaway from #MSC2025, yesterday’s Paris summit, & today's US-Russia talks in Riyadh. Enough of the 'wake-up calls', ‘unity’ & the 'hour of Europe', those Europeans who get it must embrace the 'Nike Strategy' & #JustDoIt 🧵

submitted 119 days ago • 41 comments

I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

submitted 120 days ago • 1052 comments