Ungerührt durch internationale Bemühungen um Waffenstillstand intensiviert Putin die Luftangriffe auf Kyjiw und das ukrainische Hinterland. Russland beginnt mit einer von langer Hand geplanten Offensive an vier Frontabschnitten. Wie ist die Lage und was wird gebraucht? 🧵

Unser Statement zu Gaza 👇

1/29 Ich weiß ich wiederhole mich. Aber aus gegebenem Anlass (bzw. aus gegebenen Anlässen) ein Thread zu der Frage, ob wir nicht mal etwas mehr nüchterne strategische Analyse statt Panikmache bräuchten.

Nobody can in good faith recommend Ukraine to take the ”deal” proposed by the US. Simple as that

(1/4) The ongoing market response to last week’s US tariff announcement was both predictable and preventable. Even if you agree with the premise of these tariffs, every reasonable effort should be made to give US companies sufficient time to adapt.

An update on the war following a recent trip. The situation has improved compared with Fall 2024. Russian offensive momentum slowed significantly over the winter, though it is premature to claim that the front has stabilized, especially following AFU withdrawal in Kursk. /1

Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡ Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.

FAQ für den nuklearen IQ: »Wie könnte eine europäische Abschreckung mit französischen Waffen aussehen? Welche Herausforderungen gibt es auf dem Weg dorthin? Und wie verlässlich ist Frankreich als langfristiger Partner?« Mit 'n paar Einsprengseln von yours truly: www.zdf.de/nachrichten/... Bonjour

In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrated explicit hostility towards Ukraine and aligned its rhetoric and policy with Russia. It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.

Conan: You know, Anora is having a good night. That's great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.

This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II. Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.

Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share. snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...

United States support for Ukraine was never about securing mineral rights. Or providing security for money. It was about democracy and sovereignty. And a willingness to defend our allies and oppose our enemies. Trump is betraying Ukraine, but also our values. Our history and our legacy.

Usefully sober fact sheet on Ukraine. Please share with those who need it. understandingwar.org/backgrounder...

The greatest success of Putin's systematic mental warfare is that national conservatives in Western countries, who have traditionally been fiercely anti-communist and anti-Soviet, see him as an ally. In contrast, he sees them as useful idiots.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not a dictator. He is a champion of democracy, freedom and truth.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

What I’ve understood from military experts who follow the battlefield situation closely is that it’s currently actually starting to go better for Ukraine and less well for Russia. So the timing seems key - Trump has stepped in before Russia ends up in a worse negotiating position.

My thoughts on the Russian-American talks on Ukraine, without Ukraine. The simplest interpretation of the available facts is that the Americans are using Russian violence to try to exploit Ukraine. snyder.substack.com/p/peace-or-p...

“Pistorius is my valentine” #overheardatMSC2025

Heute vor 10 Jahren wurde Minsk-2 unterzeichnet. Ich war dabei. Russland wollte keinen Frieden, sondern plante eine Vollinvasion und einen Vernichtungskrieg. Es braucht Stärke, um einen echten Frieden zu erkämpfen. Frieden braucht Sicherheit. Sicherheit muss garantiert werden. #NeverTrustRussia

As I have noted previously, lack of candor (under oath, no less!), is per se disqualifying for any leadership position, but ESPECIALLY the FBI. A liar as director will impact the FBI’s credibility in every case where any agent takes the stand or swears to a judge. He has to go

“These stories should concern all Americans because they are our family members, neighbors and friends. No American can be proud of a government that carries out change in this way.” The American Bar Association speaks out. Please read and share. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

Heute 16 Uhr: Reddit AMA

“Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad." --Cory House 😂

Probability of Earth impact now at 2.2% according to ESA.

Die Wahl steht bevor: wir haben die Programme der Parteien gelesen und diskutieren ihre Vorschläge zur Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik. #BTW25 Folge #92 Analyse der Wahlprogramme zur Bundestagswahl 2025: Wer will was bei Sicherheit und Verteidigung? sicherheitspod.de/2025/02/07/f...

An unelected shadow government is conducting a hostile takeover of the federal government. DOGE is not a real government agency. DOGE has no authority to make spending decisions. DOGE has no authority to shut programs down or to ignore federal law. DOGE’s conduct cannot be allowed to stand.

Russland schiebt sich im südlichen Donbass langsam und systematisch voran. Die Ukraine hält weiter Teile des russischen Gebiets Kursk. Trumps Ukraine-Politik bleibt bisher unklar. Wie ist die Lage und was wird gebraucht? 🧵

My year 2024 in Code on Github git-wrapped.com/profiles/Eri... #programming #python #go #github

Is it possible that Russia lost more tanks and AVs in Pokrovsk than in Stalingrad? Analyst @Volodymyr_D_ says yes. We compiled the gist of his battlefront analysis in our article👇🏻

🧵There are five illusions about Ukraine that lead to flawed “peace” plans that are doomed to fail. I have listed the illusions here in the hope that reality-based discussions can soon become the norm.👇 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣

So ein kluger und wichtiger Beitrag von @afelia.bsky.social zu einer der drängendsten Problematiken unserer Zeit: der #Aufmerksamkeitsökonomie und der #Medien im Spannungsfeld zw. #Demokratie und #Kapitalismus. Nehmt euch die paar Minuten zum Zuhören, es lohnt sich wirklich. youtu.be/nicQ_LrjuSw

Deutschland gehen die Arbeitskräfte aus, und die Regierung versucht alles, um Zuwanderung zu reduzieren. Finde den Fehler.

Die TOP 40 der deutschsprachigen Accounts in #BlueSky Stand: 05.10.2023 - bitte rexeeten -

Just found this newish sci-fi novel and can strongly recommend it: "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells www.goodreads.com/book/show/32...