In a number of Russian regions, authorities have begun compiling lists of “volunteers,” primarily consisting of individuals who owe money for housing and utility services. Students are also being recruited to serve in the Russian army, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.

Authorities said that an industrial site was damaged in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery.

The European Commission has launched a process to enable the European Union to become a co-founder of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Russia unveils plans to resettle occupied Ukrainian territories, media reports #Ukraine

Just a reminder that the Washington Treaty defines the geography of NATO’s mutual defense pledge — at U.S. insistence in 1949 — to prevent allies from committing us to their wars outside of Europe.

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has concluded the the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities, as well as enforced disappearances, amount to crimes against humanity. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Opinion: "The US, UK, France, Germany, Canada, and other like-minded allies must form a coalition to cooperatively and immediately employ Moscow’s sovereign assets on Ukraine’s behalf", writes Michael F.Bennet at @euractiv.com www.euractiv.com/opinion/puti...

Was browsing the Eisenhower Library site this morning trying to find a quote I remembered. President Eisenhower, WW2 military hero: “In my opinion, there is no such thing as a preventive war… none has yet explained how war prevents war.”

"countries will jointly plan for how an evacuation of people across land borders can be carried out. This includes reviewing transport, border controls, evacuation corridors, the reception and registration of people..." www.government.se/press-releas...

“Talankin and Borenstein have hit a raw nerve with this documentary, intentionally or not.” Read Meduza film critic Anton Dolin’s review of the BAFTA-winning “Mr. Nobody Against Putin.” meduza.io/en/feature/2...

#Ukraine's MFA statement on energy blackmail by the governments of #Hungary and #Slovakia mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zaya... #Russia #Putinswar

Ukraine’s military intelligence has published the identities of individuals and organizations allegedly involved in a russian state-backed program that removes Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories under the guise of cultural excursions. united24media.com/latest-news/...

Suppliers of death: The Insider identifies another 160 companies making purchases on behalf of the Russian military If these were all to be added to sanctions lists at the same time, it could deal a serious blow to Russia’s military production.

Wow.

POST-MUNICH ROUNDUP This was an important conference. Rubio, Walz tried their best to reassure Europe that they weren’t about to abandon the continent, while making it perfectly clear it was up to the continent to defend itself without America - the burden sharing argument. That’s something every

Ukrainian civilian casualties surged by 26% in 2025, say researchers ✍️ Dan Sabbagh, Defence and security editor Figures said to reflect increased russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

"This focus on the short-term is largely justified. Europe needs at least five to ten years to rearm, while according to NATO’s own estimates, Russia may attempt an incursion into NATO territory in as soon as four. The current European response still lacks urgency and strategic vision." #WakeUpCall

That the European establishment lept to their feet to give Marco Rubio a standing ovation at #MSC is a prime example of what I wrote about last week. He insulted them and promised to break Europe apart. But they desperately sought comfort in his words about America & Europe sharing a common culture

Then do something about it. Graham keeps talking about supporting Ukraine and putting pressure on Russia, but nothing happens.

Epstein advanced Russian goals on behalf of a Russia-aligned network of contacts. "What We've Learned from the Latest Epstein Documents" This is essential reading from David Troy. america2.news/what-weve-le...

by the end of February. Malta and Greece play key but different roles in the functioning of the so-called shadow fleet used to export Russian oil in circumvention of sanctions. Malta is one of the world’s largest ship registries and a classic flag-of-convenience jurisdiction.

I wrote on Russia's cyber-attack against Poland's energy system in December, why it suggests a more aggressive Russian approach to disrupting critical infrastructure in Europe, and why the involvement of the FSB, Russia's security service, is bad news. www.economist.com/europe/2026/...

It is not in Europe’s interest to join the talks in order to become a party to a bad deal that would increase the likelihood of a new invasion of Ukraine or even a broader war on the continent, writes Kristi Raik. @kristiraik.bsky.social

Brilliant work here by @checkfirst.network.

That time the IMF bailed out Russia amidst its 1998 implosion with $5 billion and it was immediately all stolen, sent to Switzerland, then on to a series of front companies all over the world. web.archive.org/web/20080617...

Russians are trying to rewrite history on Wikipedia. Because it's the #1 source of training data for AI systems, it can also be used to "poison" platforms like ChatGPT and Claude AI.

Trump is badly losing the war over ICE, not just on the streets, but also in the culture. As Bad Bunny shows, this has become a culture war unto itself. Trump-MAGA's initial hubris has been utterly deflated. I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2062...

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Kuunnelkaa edes Kulebaa! (dialogian-puuhaajat) Putin "is seeking an opportunity to inflict embarrassment and humiliation. European leaders may pretend that they have enough influence to speak to him seriously, but he has no such intention." balticsentinel.eu/8411524/dmyt...

"The Insider and Novaya Gazeta Europe studied the structure and content of the German-language Telegram ecosystem and found that these channels are part of a single, well-organized disinformation network controlled from the Kremlin and linked to Russian intelligence agencies."

New: We published another translated KGB training manual, this one about Moscow's use of 'compatriots' abroad. A highly relevant topic. Expertly introduced by my friend Dr. Kevin Riehle. You can subscribe to Foreign Office here: macspaunday.substack.com/p/moscows-co...

I quite often post the map showing approximate flight paths of Russia's missiles and drones after the worst attacks. This time, Ukraine is almost invisible under the multi-coloured lines - I don't remember it being that bad before.

“Programs about Christ followed by beatings half to death”: Kherson’s ex-mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko on his years in Russian captivity The ex-mayor described how he was pressured to cooperate, and how men went mad in prison, unable to withstand torture.

@vihreat.fi katseet Kanta-Hämeeseen. yle.fi/a/74-20098971

There are many uses for crypto currencies, I am sure. Like hiding illicit transactions. 🇷🇺 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Inside the Russian Monopoly money network moving billions over borders

The war is set to forever change Ukrainian society. "The steel porcupine: How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war. That means a permanent massive army, heavy investment in the latest drone and missile technology, and domestic arms production." www.politico.eu/article/stee...

Russia strikes Kyiv's CHPP-5 with ballistic missiles overnight, leaving 1,129 buildings without heat and electricity – officials #Ukraine

Last night saw russia’s most massive combined strike on Ukraine this year. The approximate routes of missiles and drones:

"European Union has imposed restrictive measures against several individuals amid continued hybrid activity by Russia. The sanctions list includes television hosts Dmitry Guberniev, Katerina Andreyeva, Maria Sittel, and Pavel Zarubin." mezha.net/eng/bukvy/uk...

Viikon 206 Ukraina-tuki menee Karavanen Ukrainan ja Ukrainan Helsingin-lähetystön yhteiskeräykseen #PowerToUkraine2026. Sillä kerätään varoja varaenergian toimittamiseen Venäjän iskujen takia värjötteleville ukrainalaisille. #WeStandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraine #Ukraina

My piece from Kherson, where safety means a life undercover in basements or under drone nets. The Russians are on the other side of the river and attacks are constant. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

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Supermarkets in Desniansky district of Kyiv to switch to 24-hour mode, work as Invincibility Points #Ukraine

German authorities raid Deutsche Bank in money-laundering probe linked to Roman Abramovich #Ukraine

russia’s occupation courts hand Ukrainians in occupied territories 14–18+ year sentences on fabricated “treason” or “sabotage” charges for minor acts like donations or alleged info sharing. Civilians - elderly, women, teens targeted in trials that lack evidence khpg.org/en/1608815472

Oleksa Drachewych argues that Russia’s instrumentalization of its memory of WWII has played a significant role in leading Russian forces to commit similar atrocities in its war against Ukraine. ibidem-Verlag Columbia University Press www.ibidem.eu/Fachgebiete/...

Okay, so this is an authoritarian playbook trick, once the evidence is overwhelming say everyone needs to wait for the official investigation then either fix it or attack it when its completed. Same shit Russian pulled with MH17 and chemical attacks in Syria, very predictable.

The Trump admin has indicated to Ukraine that US security guarantees are contingent on Kyiv first agreeing a peace deal that would likely involve ceding the Donbas region to Russia… Scoop with FT comrades @maxseddon.bsky.social @henryjfoy.ft.com @a-mackinnon.bsky.social

This is one of the things that I find is most shocking to people outside Minnesota who don’t realize it yet—the scale at which everyone who isn’t white has been forced into a spectrum of hiding. Very good article drawing out the Tahrir Square comparison.

The events of the last 24 hours show why it's important to build functional verification structures in public and counterpublic spaces to resist the authoritarian erosion of our democratic systems, as described in this thread.