"It's one of the things I'm proudest of that we've done in this administration. We've told Europe that if you want to buy weapons, you can, but the United States is not buying and sending them to Ukraine anymore." -@JDVance Betraying an ally attacked: proudest achievement.

A well-known analyst Dietmar Pichler kindly provided me with the space and the questions to talk more about the Russo-Ukrainian war and where we are today. Thank you Dietmar for this opportunity to put thoughts into words. inved.eu/insight/the-...

Interview with @vasilina-orlova.bsky.social on the denial of Russian imperialism, victim-blaming, and how Russian propaganda manipulates our minds. inved.eu/insight/the-...

Ukraine did more for Europe than Europe did for Europe in the last four years. The least that Ukraine can expect is an expeditious ticket to the European Union. #UkraineInTheEUNow

ICE killed another person in Minneapolis; the government presented a bunch of quickly concocted lies justifying the killing. Ukraine is being frozen to death, and real estate developer Witkoff and son-in-law of President Kushner went to Putin again, with unclear purposes.

MAGA bitterly celebrates a year of Trump as if Trump didn't drive inflation through the roof, destroy centuries-old alliances, and harass citizens and non-citizens with random domestic violence criminals roleplaying as ICE agents.

Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, would be a million times better President than a demented malignant narcissist whose foreign policy is driven by a vain desire to obtain a knickknack.

MAGA is going to be happy to get a civil war inside and an intra-NATO war with the demented guy in the White House whining for the Noble Peace Prize.

Who knew that electing a Truth Social guy will lead to Truth Social type of letters disseminated around the world. And how freely Trump admits his grudge of not receiving a Noble Peace Prize! It would be hilarious if it wasn't terrifying.

A lot of people warned that underreaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine would lead to authoritarians around the world replicating Russia's tactics. The only thing that was less predictable is that the United States of America will be the first to replicate them.

I can't believe the guy who orchestrated Jan 6 would "joke" about not needing midterm elections. Nobody could've predicted it.

Ukraine is living through perhaps the most difficult wartime winter yet while the United States is rapidly disintegrating by attacking its own citizens on the street and preparing to invade Greenland.

Freezing temperatures in Ukraine. Russia continues striking civilian infrastructure. Russia is committing a genocide of Ukrainians.

"Don't thread on me" individuals switched quickly to "just obey."

American democracy survives by a thread, held together largely by women with green-dyed hair.

Russia committed a series of war crimes against humanity overnight. Russia is targeting civilians by targeting civilian infrastructure in winter, in freezing temperatures. The goal is to inflict as much suffering as possible.

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Russia spent years destroying the "world founded on rules" and undermining international law and now is suddenly concerned about rules and international law.

Francis Fukuyama in Kyiv Independent analyzes the consequences of Trump coming to power for the second term, his forging alliances with dictatorships, and what it spells for Ukraine and the world in 2026. kyivindependent.com/francis-fuku...

Caring for the Caregivers: Counseling a Psychotherapist. My new blog post. It comes with its own challenges and rewards. happierandfreer.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/c...

Russia has been brutally attacking Ukraine, and the American aggressive ruling minority is seriously arguing for the dissolution of the EU. Something you wouldn't have imagined even a year ago. The US is heading into dark places full speed.

And still nobody understood why a real estate developer and Trump's son in law, who has no position officially, partook in any sort of negotiations with the Kremlin. Must be the most corrupt admin in the history of the United States.

The US should have never joined Russia in pressuring Ukraine to give up Donbas. Never. Kamala was saying that Trump was going to try and sell Ukraine, didn't she? She was right.

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Who knew that the US will join Russia in pressuring Ukraine to give up Donbas. Shameful page in history.

@vasilina-orlova.bsky.social теперь иноагентка в 🇷🇺. Впрочем, в прямом смысле этот гадкий статус проницателен: кто за 🇺🇦, те так или иначе против сегодняшней итерации 🇷🇺 во власти тьмы. Любить здесь нечего. Не beryozki же чёртовы; хотя природные ресурсы в Роиссе уничтожаются нещадно, это давно не ново

Psychotherapy for immigrants: immigrants' unique experiences and specific challenges. happierandfreer.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/m...

Psychotherapy for women before, during, and after pregnancy. As you might know, I am working as a psychotherapist now. Alert your friends of my services that I provide in NYS virtually. happierandfreer.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/p...

Скидка на рос. нефть уже под $20, нихера себе. Чёрная пятница! То есть если вы видите цену Брент $65, то российская нефть на самом деле уходит за $45. Часто это либо нулевая прибыль для добытчиков, либо даже лёгкий минус, но что-то ж надо делать с нефтью, фонтан не заткнуть kommersant.ru/doc/8194584

The End of the Russian oil industry is now a matter of time. youtu.be/oLsBBDuHTFc

Невероятная по сложности мысль! Оказывается, можно не ждать дроны у себя в Европе, а сбивать их в небе Украины! Хотя бы потренироваться! Но одновременно мысль такая сложная, что надо над ней поразмыслить ещё лет 5 www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2025/09...

Ukrainian sanctions for the Russian oil industry

Только когда внутренние проблемы Кремля и вызовы на поле боя станут неразрешимыми, Россия умерит свою жажду иностранных территорий, безжалостность своей оккупационной политики в Украине и свои провокации на территории НАТО. @sceeus-ui.bsky.social @russlandwatcher.de @russland-analyse.bsky.social

I don't see any news about Ukraine in the feed here. Cats, sunsets, sometimes bits of American politics. Is the biggest and bloodiest war in Europe so inconsequential, according to BlueSky? 🤦‍♂️

It could be a moment to announce that I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the year-long internship associated with it. To accomplish this was difficult but worth it.

Hope people in DC understand that Putin's high interest in the remaining Kyiv-controlled Donbas territory has OPERATIONAL reasons. A well-fortified & so far impenetrable Ukrainian front-section, its obtainment by Russia would open the gate to a future deeper invasion of Ukraine.

We learned that Putin desperately needs Donbas to announce the success of the "special military operation" to gain a break from the exhausting war.

Чего Путин будет выпрашивать у Трампа на Аляске, то и является болевыми точками путинского режима и российского колониализма.

Erst droht Trump Russland mit Sanktionen – nun will er sich plötzlich mit Putin treffen. Spätestens jetzt wird das Verhandlungstheater bizarr. @tagesspiegel.de @sceeus-ui.bsky.social @uisweden.bsky.social @russlandverstehen.eu @russland-analyse.bsky.social @russlandwatcher.de @ukrainki.bsky.social

⚡️ Death toll in Russia's drone attack against Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast rises to 2. Russians launched 34 drones at two locations in the city. 10 people were injured, head of regional administration Oleh Syniehubov said. 📷 Victoria Yakymenko via Suspilne Kharkiv

Here are losses I could identify for August 5th 109 💀 40744 👻 in 343 past days #SkullThrone

Heorhii Tykhyi 💙💛 Whoever at @nytimes thought it was smart to report alongside Russian war criminals made the dumbest decision. This isn’t balance or "the other side of the story." This is simply letting Russian propaganda mislead the audience. Sad to see Duranty-level manipulation return to NYT.

Insane.

Agreed. Down with Hegseth and Colby. Out!

Putinism mirrors historical fascism through expansionist ideology, cultural suppression & internal radicalization prompting debate on whether modern Russia qualifies as fascist or merely authoritarian. @sceeus-ui.bsky.social @uisweden.bsky.social @komrex-unijena.bsky.social @ffrafaction.bsky.social

👺 Pentagon chief did not consult with White House before halting arms supplies to Ukraine – CNN

Ukraine's successful defence would positively effect international security, global democracy & worldwide development. reinvantage.org/the-worlds-p... @sceeus-ui.bsky.social @uisweden.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social @kiu-network.bsky.social @ukrainki.bsky.social @cius-ualberta.bsky.social

Russian equipment losses 1.5% are Tanks, 5.7% are APC, the rest 92.8% - unarmored, including Light Armored Transport, Buggies, Bikes

We are going to create a space where we understand each other.

Сгоревшие самолёты России означают меньше ударов по городам и селам Украины.