Donald Trump’s latest attack on renewables has reignited calls to drill the North Sea for oil – despite research showing it won’t lower energy bills.

Yep! And, by the way, @ksvarnon.bsky.social is a leading expert on Russia, Ukraine and the intersection of race. She is also a keen political analyst. You should be following her.

If you are a Ukrainian refugee in Warsaw, Rome, Parugia or New York City, I want to talk to you! I’m in Warsaw April 14 and April 20 Perugia April 16-18 Rome April 15 and 19 And I’ll be in New York City May 15 to early June. DM or comment below if you’re interested. #UkrainianView

The man charged with killing Iryna Zarutska is deemed unfit for trial and MAGA is losing its mind. But why does MAGA have more smoke for a man who killed 1 “white woman,” but refuses to go after Vladimir Putin who has killed thousands of them during his 12-plus year war and abducts their children?

What human rights crimes is Russia committing in Africa? Join my livestream in 20 minutes to find out. The link to the stream is below. #UkrainianView

Want to know the latest news on Russia’s imperial ambitions in Africa? Join my livestream on Substack at 11:00 AM ET (19:00 KYIV) with @philipobaji.bsky.social, an award-winning Nigerian reporter who has covered Russia crimes on the continent for a decade. #UkrainianView JOIN HERE:

Are you a Ukrainian refugee in Warsaw, Rome or Perugia (Italy)? Were you a refugee abroad and are now back in Kyiv? If so, I’d like to interview you on centra about your experiences. DM me or let me know you’re interested in the comments.

If y’all wanna know what makes me tick as a foreign policy expert, we gotta take it back to Detroit, my HBCU and the Black folks who helped me get to where I am. Black America helped me understand Ukraine. Thanks for helping me share my story, @nolahaynes1.substack.com! #ukrainianview

Hey, Ukrainians: are y’all “white?” MAGA seems to think so. #ukrainianview

Black Iranians are almost never discussed in news reports concerning the police abuse during the protests in Iran, but they have stories to tell. Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda, a Black Iranian filmmaker, said Black Iranians keep a low cover because they’ll be arrested if they don’t.

Here’s the RUTA discussion on the return of molotovs-ribbentrops from the History is not an accident webinar series. Very worth listening to @kseniyaoksamytna.bsky.social, @terrelljstarr.bsky.social and @martkuldkepp.bsky.social, with @epp-annus.bsky.social moderating m.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLi...

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Listen to Afro-Iranians talk about what life is like in Iran. Priscillia Kounlou Hoveyda, an Afro-Iranian filmmaker and founder of the Collective for Black Iranians, told me during a recent interview that the Iranian leadership weaponizes Black pain for PR purposes.

I’ll be talking to a Black Iranian at 3:30 ET (15 minutes) about the war. Join the convo at the link below👇🏾#iran

I’ll be talking to a Black Iranian at 3:30 ET (15 minutes) about the war. Join the convo at the link below👇🏾#iran

Lots of people are suggesting—as I initially did—that Trump’s terms to end his war with Iran mirror those Obama negotiated in the JCPOA. They aren’t the same at all. Arms control expert @NicoleGrajewski helped me break down why.

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America is being run by unserious people.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is playing chess. Donald Trump is playing checkers. #ukrainianview

Ukrainians are learning the hard way that their proximity to whiteness that has long protected them from U.S.-style law enforcement abuse is no longer valid in Trump’s xenophobic America. White supremacy is hurting them too. II hope they start learning lessons from black America. #UkrainianView

If you want to know how Trump’s war in Iran impacts Ukraine, watch this:

If you want to understand why Trump exploits Iryna Zarutska’s death, look no further than the case of the Central Park Five. Anti-Blackness harms Ukrainians in ways few of us consider and I explain why in my latest article. #UkrainianView

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interviewed an 83-year-old Ukrainian man during his workout in -20 degree weather. Full interview on YouTube.👇🏾 #ukrainianview L

interviewed an 83-year-old Ukrainian man during his workout in -20 degree weather. Full interview on YouTube.👇🏾 #ukrainianview L

Again, Terrell is a solid, dedicated journalist. He’s worth your support. Not to mention, coverage of the war in Ukraine shouldn’t stop.

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Some thoughts about Ukrainians and “resilience” after 12 years of war, from a Black perspective. #ukrainianview

okay, this is funny, though

Dr. Johnson Aniki left Nigeria for Kyiv in 1981—and never left. Now a permanent resident of Ukraine, he shares why some Africans join Russia’s war and why, if younger, he’d fight for Ukraine himself. A powerful, decades-deep perspective you won’t hear elsewhere. Watch now. #UrkainainView

“This subtle sleight-of-hand is offensive and threatening to Eastern Europeans […] Rubio’s language about Eastern Europe implies that today, the U.S. wants to reconcile with Russia. Most ominously, it seems to implicitly recognize Russia’s claim to domination over its Eastern European neighbours.”

Another Ukrainian refugee, Kateryna Tovmash, was killed in North Carolina (2nd in 6 months), but MAGA is silent this time. Why? This time, the alleged killer isn’t Black. It’s a white man named Caleb. Read my lates column on why whiteness is elusive for Ukrainians in MAGA world. #ukrainianview

Going live w/ @OlehKotsyuba (Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute) to discuss Minneapolis+ the unsettling parallels between police violence there and Ukraine’s 2014 Maidan. We’ll discuss Black & Ukrainian experiences of state violence, white & Russian supremacy. Mon Feb 9, 12pm ET / 19:00 Kyiv.

Terrell does amazing work and still risks going to Kyiv to report on the ground on the ongoing war (and yes, it’s still ongoing).

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Russia is bombing us.

I love MN

My latest video features Nigerian journalist @philipobaji.bsky.social, who risks his life investigating Russia’s atrocities across Africa, which include systematic sexual assaults against girls and murders of villagers who refused to allow Moscow to exploit its national resources. #urkainianview

Russia targeted a passenger train in Kharkiv and killed 5 people and injured dozens more. This is Russian terrorism. #ukrainianview

Machine washing clothes in Ukraine is a luxury! #ukrainianview

It’s so cold in my flat here in Kyiv that I need to wear a scull cap and a sweater to bed. I have double layers of underwear and socks, too. I see my breathe when I talk. That’s how cold it is in my flat. This is all because of Russian attacks on the power grid. #ukrainianview

It’s so cold in my flat here in Kyiv that I need to wear a scull cap and a sweater to bed. I have double layers of underwear and socks, too. I see my breathe when I talk. That’s how cold it is in my flat. This is all because of Russian attacks on the power grid. #ukrainianview

If you want to know how Ukrainians are braving the freezing weather here in Kyiv, check my latest video report. Ukrainians tell me how the cold follows them everywhere—even their beds.

VIDEO REPORT FROM KYIV: I hit the streets to ask locals how they‘re dealing with the lack of hot water, power and heat in sub-zero temperatures. Also, please subscribe to my newsletter and consider becoming a paid subscriber. Trying to get 1000 paid subs this month! #urkrainianview

Hey folks, I know many of you will love this episode. Kris & I talk about what accountability should look like post Trump. It’s worth a listen.

VIDEO REPORT FROM KYIV: I hit the streets to ask locals how they‘re dealing with the lack of hot water, power and heat in sub-zero temperatures. Also, please subscribe to my newsletter and consider becoming a paid subscriber. Trying to get 1000 paid subs this month! #urkrainianview