I just read that trump claimed 82% of Ukrainians demand a peace settlement. No. That’s a lie. A Ukrainian is speaking.

Two villains, one goal - the cover of the latest issue of German magazine Der Spiegel.

Greetings from Kyiv, where I’m having a warcoffee and getting ready to edit photos for the Sunday Letter and more. It’s surprisingly warm outside, a little rain earlier. Calm.

I am from one of the countries Trump mentions, & I am under no circumstances ever traveling to the US ever again. I do not trust people in a country where a majority voted to have as their president a narcissistic sociopath with a tender ego, twice.

The mass deportation of undocumented people was one of Hitler’s largest coercive policies before the war. This set off a chain of events which can give us a useful perspective on where we are now. snyder.substack.com/p/self-terro...

Seen at the Christmas market. These items are made in the Petrykivka style – a traditional Ukrainian art form of bright flowers, birds, and freehand brushstrokes. Born in the Dnipro region, it was recognized by UNESCO in 2013 as part of the world’s cultural heritage.

No one wants peace more than Ukrainians, but they want a peace that lasts.

Yes, you hear the sound of generators. Yes, this beauty in Kyiv runs on them. Yes, it’s the sound (and the look) of resilience.

Europe must defend Europe.

🇪🇺🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪🇺🇸🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: What is crucial today is unity between Europe and Ukraine, as well as unity between Europe, Ukraine, and the United States. I am grateful to the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

We can debate each word he said, but I will leave you with this joke currently trending in Europe: “In war between Russia and Ukraine, United States surrendered first.”

Wow! Euroclear infiltrated by the Kremlin! Russian agent Olivier Huby infiltrated Euroclear via subsidiary MFEX / FundsPlace and threatened Euroclear CEO, Valérie Urbain, coercing her in relation to the frozen Russian assets. Big scoop by @euobserver.com, Humo, @demorgen.be and Dossier Center!

Key points from President Zelenskyy's press conference today: -The U.S. peace plan has been reduced to 20 points. The United States seeks compromises, but none exist when it comes to territory - Ukraine has no right—under its Constitution, international law, or moral law—to surrender territory

To all my supporters and supporters-to-be. You help me show Ukraine to the world. You inspire me to keep going, even when I’m exhausted. You break the ice of indifference I so often see. Thank you – I needed to say this today.

The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent. It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.

In the center stands Berehynia – the same figure that crowns the Independence Monument in Kyiv. In my latest Sunday Letter (free to read), I shared what she represents, the sculptor behind her, and more remarkable Ukrainian sculptures – especially War www.patreon.com/posts/sunday...

Twitter in the past 48 hours has been like watching a remedial version of SPECTRE convene a meeting in real time.

Fewer American troops in Europe will not strain the continent's defenses, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander told us. The comments come amid concerns around an anticipated pullback of American troops from Europe. 🔗 politi.co/4oD8rQb

"We're defending your freedom 400 kilometers east of Warsaw. While you avoid calling this a war, we are dying in your stead." Oleksandr Yakovenko, Ukrainian defense tech founder, has a message for Europe:

Europe urges Zelenskyy: no Donbas withdrawal without firm U.S. guarantees European leaders are pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to agree to any potential deal involving a withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas english.nv.ua/nation/europ...

Every right-wing oligarch, podcaster, hack, Russian apologist, paid influencer, and bot has been activated in a coordinated manner to attack Europe after the EU fined Musk.

Hi from Kyiv. it’s 00:47 am here. About 50 Russian drones in Ukraine’s air space detected. They attack Fastiv again . Also, Kremenchuk . It’s all clear for Kyiv still. So I can enjoy a luxury of lying in my bed instead of a hallway floor. Somehow tho I sleep much better on a hallway floor

Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Russia.

🇺🇸 Pete Hegseth: If you look at actual policies, Donald Trump is the true and rightful heir of Ronald Reagan. What do you think? 🤔

Three more Russian Shahed drones in direction of Fastiv near Kyiv were reported . You must be fckng kidding me.

Love&loyalty are stronger than Russia’s prisons Mariana Checheliuk,a police officer from Mariupol,hid in the Azovstal bunkers with sister during the battle for the city.In May 2022,Russians sent them to "filtration."When Russians discovered that Mariana was a police officer,they took her to prison

This week, Trump quietly released his National Security Strategy. It totally abandons the idea that we should stand up for freedom & human rights around the world. Instead, it lectures our European allies & embraces authoritarian leaders who enrich the Trump family & their billionaire friends.

Watch the magical moment as a Ukrainian choir performs the famous Ukrainian carol in Austria’s Parliament.

Kyiv tomorrow: rolling power outages – 7 hours without electricity, 3.5 hours with it. Then repeat. Just a reminder for the world of what russia does.

📉💥 Russian high interest rates and massive debts aren’t just crushing their companies anymore—they’re about to break Russia’s own banks! 🔥 Even Sberbank and VTB admit 5-7% of loans are now ‘bad debt’—trillions of rubles gone missing. Putin is sinking his own industries just to wreck Ukrainian homes.

Orban needs Russian troops in Budapest no later than April to save himself, because even if he cheats in the election he might be pushed out by street protests.

#Tartous 💚

Polish Foreign Minister replies to Musk: 🇵🇱

One of the reasons (besides the bravery of our glorious army) why Ukraine will never surrender is our spirit. Today in Kyiv, after last night’s attack ⬇️

This community note can be framed. For reference: X is banned in Russia Facebook is banned in Russia Snapchat is banned in Russia Instagram is banned in Russia LinkedIn is banned in Russia Signal is banned in Russia Discord is banned in Russia

Today, I took my supporters to see the Christmas tree on Sophia Square in Kyiv – live, in real time. If you joined me, please let me know how it was. Thank you!

LOVE... One of the most powerful intro in a rock album in the 60ies. Masterpiece... One of my ex, she was corsican, I let her hear this and she kept saying: "This is corsican!". No, this is californian... American. Universal... One of the masterpiece of 1967.. youtu.be/cPbNpIG8x_s?...

A gentle reminder for my supporters – we’ll soon have a live walk in Kyiv (in real time). Let’s see how it goes, it’s quite dark outside. I just hope for some lights. You can find the invitation in your email (sent yesterday), or you can join through the website or Patreon app.

En France, Pascal Praud et Vincent Bolloré se reconnaitront. Ils sont la honte de la civilisarion européenne, ils tremblent devant les faibles, les arabes (dont les valeurs sont totalement exterieures aux miennes), mais font les yeux doux aux Russes, barbares anti européens devant l'Eternel..

I, for one, am not cool with supporting a white-nationalist America that is an enemy of Europe and a friend of the Kremlin. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/w...

The only things that will happen when the Orange blob dies is that there will be simultaneous global outpourings of celebration & grief. Some statues will be built. A LOT of fundraising will occur. Once that’s over, the global right wing movement will continue.

In Dnipro Russia destroyed the warehouse of my favorite chocolate factory. It, of course, makes no military sense whatsoever. It's just pure and simple terrorism.

🇪🇺 Kallas: Europe has been underestimating its own power, especially towards Russia. We should be more self confident. The United States is still our biggest ally. And it's in the interest of the U.S. that we work together.

For 🇪🇺 as a power to become real, for 🇪🇺 to become a continent respected and feared by autocratic empires, it must complete its federalist transformation… A 🇪🇺 defence, a 🇪🇺 nuclear deterrent The fight against populist nationalists is a fight to the death with no turning back; it has to be embraced.

⚡️ Russia destroyed the railway station in Fastiv, Kyiv Oblast. The station building, suburban trains, depot, and the area around the station were hit.

🇺🇦 Budanov: Negotiations in Abu Dhabi? Everything is fine there. Don’t rush. All negotiations must remain in the shadows, because otherwise they won’t be successful.

Today is the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Brave people who defend all of us sacrificing their time, health and sometimes unfortunately their lives💔 We must help them as much as we can! Ultimate respect and gratitude to our brave heroes💙💛 Слава Україні! Героям слава🙏 #DonatetoUkraine #NAFO

‼️ A large business delegation is traveling to Moscow in the coming days, Viktor Orbán announced, adding that Hungary is preparing for the post-war period.

Russia isn’t just abducting Ukrainian children — it is rewriting who they are. This week, I told the U.S. Senate what rescued kids describe: forced Russification, militarization, and propaganda portraying the U.S. as the enemy. Watch the full testimony: 👉https://bit.ly/3Xz6aKP

To counter Russian intelligence, the West must fight on Russia’s terms, warns Marek Świerczek, a specialist in hybrid warfare; otherwise, Moscow gains the edge.