Free weekend update just released. People surprised that the Ukrainians are taking the initiative just were not listening. For many months the Ukrainians were open on what they wanted to do (I told you in January). Listen to them not the western press. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Russia orchestrated antisemitic attacks in the West and embedded a covert influence network inside Israel www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/25/r...

Very good of the Russians to remind us why we can never trust them with our energy supplies They *will* weaponise it against us if given the slightest opportunity www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

Journalists and media need to be made accountable. Their job is not to copy paste political leaders catchphrases, be it domestic or foreign, Putin or Trump.

Most people completely underestimate the insane, inhumane scale of the war in Ukraine. According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, the siege of Mariupol alone saw between 27,000 and 88,000 deaths in only three (3!) months. Read that again and let it sink in

If we give the Ukrainians Patriots and sanction Russian energy the war is over. In other words, US policy at present is to keep the war going. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

It was a pleasure to meet Foreign Minister Anita Orbán. She is absolutely right, it is good to have Hungary back in the European family. Today, we had a substantive discussion on a range of EU’s foreign policy priorities, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

A response will come to the Russian terror-bombing of Galatí in Romania where 2 EU citizens got injured. Russia will not get away with this one. The response(s) will take many forms, both in the open and in the shadows. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

The Strait of Hormuz remains caught in a dangerous grey zone between war and peace. There is now a tenuous diplomatic push to extend the ceasefire. Any first phase agreement between the U.S. and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about the nuclear stockpile, and other critical issues.

Europe’s scientific talent is world-class. We intend to keep it that way. The 2026 MSCA Doctoral Networks call for proposals is now open 🚀 We’re making close to €600 million available for researchers to work abroad, acquire new skills and collaborate with leading scientific teams around the world.

⚡️ Ukraine is officially set to receive Gripen jets armed with long-range Meteor missiles, a combination aimed at pushing back Russian aircraft and halting devastating glide bomb strikes. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...

The EU and its Member States remain the world’s largest donors of humanitarian aid. Today, we are presenting our new approach to humanitarian diplomacy. We will make better use of every tool at our disposal to safeguard aid delivery, secure humanitarian access and protect civilians. (1/2)

Russia wants us to discuss who talks to them, And they are already picking who is suitable for that. Let's not walk into that trap. Negotiations are always a team effort, with a defined strategy. That’s why the substance that we discuss today in Cyprus matters much more.

Congratulations to the Ukrainian Parliament and President Zelenskyy's team for the swift work to ratify the main documents related to the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. This hard work paves the way for the first disbursements in June.

I am part of this campaign; please join in; you can save lives.

To permanently end Russian imperialism, Europe must change its attitude and aim for a Russian total strategic defeat. Nothing short of that keeps us safe. We also need maximalist demands

✔️ We urgently bought Typhoon Quake and 500 cartridges for the snipers of the Elephant team in the Kharkiv region - 38,504 UAH! ⬇️ Infinitely grateful to #TeamYuri and Lars @larsklein19! Friends, there are still many shotguns and cartridges for them waiting for us to buy them! Help!

We still remember the London Blitz, which lasted eight months. Ukraine has been under attack for fifty-one months. You can help defend Ukrainians from missiles and drones. u24.gov.ua/news/timothy...

Last night Russia attacked seventy-seven places in Ukraine with more than six hundred drones and missiles. You can help protect Ukrainian life by donating here. u24.gov.ua/news/timothy...

Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine last night shows the Kremlin’s brutality and disregard for both human life and peace negotiations. Terror against civilians is not strength. It's despair. We stand firmly with Ukraine, with further support on the way to reinforce its air defence systems.

Russia calls them “retaliatory strikes.” I call them what they are. From the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Kyiv to Kramatorsk station, this article breaks down how Russia has spent years bombing civilians while hiding behind propaganda and diplomatic silence. open.substack.com/pub/shaunpin...

Researcher BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook says solar power will be some the single largest source of electricity by 2032

Moscow reportedly using Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles – systems designed to carry nuclear warheads – is a political scare-tactic and reckless nuclear-brinkmanship. Next week, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss how to dial up the international pressure on Russia. (2/2)

Russia hit a dead-end on the battlefield, so it terrorizes Ukraine with deliberate strikes on city centres. These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians as possible. (1/2)

Putin didn't invade Ukraine because of NATO. He invaded because Ukrainians were proving democracy works. Anne Applebaum: "If they can do it in Ukraine, people could do it in Russia. So I need to crush this." That's the war. Not borders. Democracy next door.

Solidarity today and every day with Ukrainian friends. #VyshyvankaDay

The European Union and Mexico are partners who can rely on each other. Together with Roberto Velasco, we held today our first-ever Strategic Dialogue. Tomorrow, we will deliver an updated Global Agreement and the interim trade agreement. These are the result of many years of negotiations. (1/2)

After 4 years of activity, NAFO fellas are still at it, supporting Ukraine in various ways. In-between donating to Ukrainian initiatives, the doggos make sure that russia doesn't receive extra profit or materials to manufacture weapons. And it actually works👇

bsky.app/profile/h-a-... Nope, there is a viable alternative in use already.

A superloser is a leader of a great power, or (onetime) superpower, whose disastrous choices lead to a crash. He possesses a combination of skills that allow for a rise to personal power and the collapse of state power. I spell out the phenomenon in this video: snyder.substack.com/p/the-era-of...

Not only did two neo nazi teens attempt to copycat the Christchurch mass shooting, the world's richest man falsely blamed trans people for it. Not a single outlet covered that he spread that disinformation.

It’s Weekly Fella time. This wee we celebrate @official-nafo.bsky.social’s 4th birthday, Ukraine causing mayhem in Moscow, russian Captain Flotilla sinking & #Alumina21 progress. Don’t forget our weekly fundraiser thread below. #WeeklyFella #DailyFella #DailyFellaNews #SlavaUkraini #NAFO

Russia’s public threats against our Baltic States are completely unacceptable. Let there be no doubt. A threat against one Member State is a threat against our entire Union.

Over 75% of the world’s food crops need pollinators. Yet, bee populations are declining due to: 🔸habitat loss 🔸climate change 🔸excessive use of pesticides Our fertiliser plan promotes healthier ecosystems vital for bees’ survival. We need to keep our bees busy and well. #WorldBeeDay

Great blog series about FDI frigate.

Finns do not wear Russian flags. She speaks Finnish with a distinct accent, has a Russian mother, works for Russia, and likely lives there now. Do not be fooled by her clips. She is not a Finnish activist and does not represent Finland in any way

Asked Xi to clarify remarks to Donald that "Putin might come to regret starting Ukraine war" Xi: 🇨🇳 has recovered many territories taken by foreigners like Hong Kong, Macau, etc VVP: Indeed Xi: But not yet the Amur or Vladivostok VVP: What do you mean "yet"? Xi: I mean you might yet regret this war

No fertilisers = no food. Higher prices are pushing farmers to their limits: less fertiliser, lower yields. With the next sowing season approaching, Europe cannot afford to wait. Today, we're acting with a new Action Plan to ↓↓

𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗬𝗔𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 on #ToonieTuesday Meet the Brigade Commander 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙞 “𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙢𝙖” 𝙆𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙠𝙤– first commander in modern Ukrainian military history to lead a brigade with the rank of Junior Lieutenant. It’s time to support the legendary MAGYAR BIRDS🔥 The unit turning Russian armor...🧵⤵️1/2

Very pro-life

A corollary to this is the question "how can we create a new org w Ru that doesn't fail like the OSCE did?". We can't. We cannot create security in the hen house by including the fox. The only way this situation changes is if Ru is defeated and reconceptualizes itself around deimperialization.

Ukraine’s adaptations. My latest in @thebulwark.com

The @nytimes just did a review of this book, and I just finished it over the weekend. Terrific read that gives insight into Ukraine’s fight for their future.

Iran's way of saying "don't touch the Busher PWR" to Israel and rhe US, and "you can't hide from us" to the UAE

Official press release 👇

Strategic autonomy: France replaces Russia as supplier of fuel assemblies to European countries of Soviet-origin nuclear reactors

Taking a decisive step for justice 🇺🇦 We are joining the Special Tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine and ratifying the International Claims Commission to ensure victims are compensated. Holding Russia accountable is the only path to peace ↓ link.europa.eu/cKFkKX

🇺🇦☢️ Ukraine has begun producing its own nuclear fuel, Energoatom reported. The company is implementing agreements with Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB to localize the production of components for VVER-1000 fuel assemblies.

I can't lie, I'm a sucker for artworks representing the strengths, achievements and the positive potential of humanity, and I think we need more of them. This is a particularly good one, reportedly from a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

SIKORSKI: I hope we're not back to silly discussions we had at the beginning of the war: “Oh my God, if we give Ukraine tanks, if we give them jets, Putin will escalate.” Do you really believe there is anything Putin would not do to win? If he could escalate, he would escalate.