Sixty-four years ago today, on October 30, #Russia detonated the Tsar Bomba, the largest #nuclear device ever, whose flash was seen 1,000 km away. Today, #Moscow regrettably persists in its nuclear threats and the terrorizing of the democratic world.

To claim defence is solely a Member State prerogative is absurd and unjust! The #EU has one border to secure, a clear common interest! Why should border nations bear this burden because the #Commission stalls?

"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" — Abraham Lincoln I really like this attitude!

Fossilised technology companies lie as routinely as cigarette companies did about cancer. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The current lack of dignity and candour among state leaders is regrettable, especially as the media fuels the rise of vulgar populism.

#Trump 's "peace plan" was flimsy. VP #Vance, in his smooth, ill-bred, and arrogant manner, seems more interested in causing trouble than solving it. If a lasting peace emerges regardless, it will be very welcome. #Israeli genocide against the #Palestinian people must finally be halted.

"The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in time of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality." (attributed to #Dante)

That’s seven. @reuters.com www.reuters.com/world/us/uni...

I fully support the #EU, but this weak #Commission, which answers to corporations and has no backbone in representing Europeans, needs immediate replacement. The #climate disaster is imminent, but the Commission views retaining power as superior to upholding principles. Truly depressing.

Disarming just one side of a conflict is counter-productive. This echoes the post-WWII failure to hold #Russia accountable while punishing #Germany. #Hamas should disarm, but #Israel ’s arsenal must also be drastically cut. This is the only way to motivate them to pursue non-violent solutions.

A scientific poll should be conducted to assess the attitudes of Russians in exile, as everyday interactions with Russians reveal a clear picture of high approval ratings for the Russian war and imperialist attitudes, with similarly high levels of support for undemocratic,right-wing extremist views

Ironically, Polish judge Dariusz Lubowski has had to explain to the Germans that an act of sabotage in wartime is an act of courage. Germany should rather investigate the real saboteurs: the architects and defenders of the pipeline, namely Schröder, Merkel, Steinmeier, Scholz, Schwesig and Warnig.

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The blame assigned to #China in the West would be more accurately directed at the profound foolishness and avarice of the #Trump camp; #EU ought to learn from China's principled refusal to submit to injustice.

The very notion of a ' #Putin - #Trump' link conjures a geopolitical unmaking: fire and ice where commerce should be. Is this truly the moment for the #US to cultivate warm relations with those accused of war criminals, or has #Moscow activated its long-dormant agents in #America?

"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread." (Anatole France)

I know how the media works. The whole China kerfuffle is being bigged up to avoid the bigger picture about Russia. China is not a friend. On the other hand, it hasn't launched the biggest land war in Europe for 80 years with well over a million casualties so far

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Based on recent experience, #Bolton should simply declare his candidacy for the presidency to see all charges against him dismissed. Jesting aside, this process appears to be political harassment of a kind that would be at home in Stalinist #Russia, yet is now, regrettably, connected with the #US.

The #US has had the greatest historical leverage to shape the #UN from its very beginning. If the body is failing in effectiveness today — and a more robust UN is certainly needed for global problems — then this shortcoming is fundamentally the responsibility of the US.

A fine headline, to be sure, but what can #Zelenskyy really be expected to say about that posturing, brittle old man who has been granted an unconscionably large amount of power? #US #Trump #Ukraine

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Another spread of Russian malignancy. "Private military company" is an overstatement; Wagner is merely a vital instrument of Russian imperialism. #russia #mali #armscontrol #pmc

There is a virus in humankind. Europe was infected by it 90 years ago After long years of painful treatment, the Free World finally healed it. Today, the Free World is sick again The virus is not exactly the same, it has mutated. The Free World has to heal, no matter how painful the treatment is.

We are at 1.4C and nature is failing. So I am asking you once again why you're allowing a handful of multinationals condemn your children and grandchildren to a hellscape future, just so they can "grow shareholder value" www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

The #Kremlin announces Putin’s talks with Syrian President al-Sharaa, visiting #Russia. Though system inertia is vast, I had hoped #Syria was moving toward "white nations." I was clearly wrong: the very contemplation of retaining a Russian military base is utterly repugnant.

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The second Global Tipping Points Report has been launched today. Please see our press release here: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article... Find the full report here: global-tipping-points.org @gsiexeter.bsky.social #TippingPoints #COP30

The only genuine news today would be a critical sector untouched by cyber threats, suggesting it is likely too archaic to have innovated. #itsecurity #innovation

"The greatest security is the ability to stand alone.” But 'alone' doesn't mean letting selfish, hostile foreign states carve up the #EU. Who — for example — benefited from #Brexit, other than #Putin and #Trump?

Our reliance on #US weaponry is not the sole issue; it’s deeply frustrating, but our lack of independent thought is arguably worse when we wait for a foreign, autocrat-appeasing old man to make our key decisions. #Europe must develop a spine. #EU

President Lai’s 5% defense commitment is understandable, yet soaring global #military outlays starve innovation, education, and health, among other sectors. One important cause of the crisis is a crippled #UN, paralyzed by a dysfunctional Security Council.

The sinister alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang, amplifying North Korean threats, is yet another consequence of unchecked Russian belligerence. While decisive victory for #Ukraine is the clear antidote, the present American political leadership seems tragically inadequate to the task. #NAFO #US

Sun Tzu’s call for "breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting" defines China's #Ukraine strategy: satellite intelligence for #Russian strikes, a move to secure strategic gains while maintaining diplomatic distance.

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." Albert Einstein's?

The top global risks — war and climate — are self-made, fuelled by the greed and aggression of a minority. #climatecrisis #trump #putin

Fifty-eight years ago today (10. X 1967), the Outer Space Treaty entered into force. Its fundamental principle remains that #space shall be the 'province of all mankind,' committed to #peaceful purposes and explicitly prohibiting the stationing of nuclear weapons.

Cartoon by Dave Brown of @the-independent.com.

Hungary found to have sent agents to spy on EU — report

#EU harbors a naive belief in the excellence of its information society protection. It is time to abandon this delusion and emulate the robust, forward-thinking regulatory architecture pioneered in #California. #dataprotection #privacy #GDPR #informationsociety

EU leaders surrendered completely to US bullying and get nothing in return except more threats.

We have not inherited the earth from our forefathers, we have borrowed it from our children.

The rate at which Europe is losing #green space (600 football pitches per day) illustrates a universal failure. The world requires robust, enforceable rules for conservation, facilitated by a powerful #UN that effectively overrides state self-interest and corporate lobbying efforts. #climatedisaster

151 years ago today, the postal world's chaotic map was redrawn in #Bern. 22 nations came together to create the Universal Postal Union, turning a complex mess into a single, affordable, worldwide post road. There are now 192 states in the #UPU. #Standards are, indeed, fascinating things!

"Reason why conservatives must not, cannot continue down this path of going further and further to the right is #moral. It doesn't really matter if produces a poll suggesting you can get back a few 2024 voters by doing this." @rory-stewart.bsky.social I entirely endorse this! #GB #extremism

How charming! #Moldova resisted #Moscow ’s millions and their illegal electoral artistry. Now, in #Czechia, the Moscow-aligned candidate wins, and we are to assume the Kremlin simply watched from afar? #Europe ’s electoral shield is more sieve than bulwark. Very bad for #EU!

#Trump 's assumption that he can simply issue orders to another country is odd, regrettably confirming that his entire "peace plan" was based on faulty premises. Though the document's flaws weren't surprising, #Gaza is owed peace and security.

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." The current cost of a non- #Linux desktop is simply too high. Bye-bye #Microsoft's corporate arrogance!

Very good speech by #Danish PM #Frederiksen! #Ukraine #Europe #NAFO