Polish President Nawrocki and PM Tusk have demonstrated political maturity by meeting and pledging a unified stance on defense and security matters, especially given their decision to set aside internal political conflicts. This development sends a clear signal of unity against Russia. 👏👏👏

Hamedan, tonight, January 9. The people of Iran are not backing down.

Some pictures of Tehran from tonight.

A year after Trump took office as president, the credibility of the US in Europe has shattered. According to DeutschlandTrend, only 1 in 8 Germans (12%) view Trump’s performance positively, and just 15% still consider the U.S. a trustworthy partner. 1/2

Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic. Europe is sending a strong signal. We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.

Putin and his criminal regime are desperate, as last night’s attack on Lviv shows. Global events are disrupting their plans. Regimes they’ve propped up for decades are collapsing, they’re not even sure of Trump’s loyalty, and Russians are boiling with discontent. No bright New Year for Putin.

This may not be the most thrilling video of what’s happening tonight in Iran, but it’s special to me. People are chanting: “Death to the Islamic Republic.”

No internet in Iran at all 🇮🇷❌

Mashad tonight.

The brave people of Iran! 🇮🇷

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola: “The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up. “Europe stands by their side.”

It would be a real disaster if they were to rule one-third of the world, or whatever claims they have. #russiantech 🤦‍♀️

The Russian government, which is illegally invading Ukraine and selling grains that it stole from Ukraine, is claiming the U.S is breaking international law for illegally invading Venezuela and selling oil that it stole from Venezuela.

NATO exists because of him. Peace exists because of him. Fear exists because of him. Even Russia and China apparently wake up every morning checking under the bed for him.

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Moldova is getting closer and closer to EU accession.

Today, it is clearer than ever that green energy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for us, the Europeans. The more we develop this sector, the less dependent we will be on various global actors who seek to exploit this vulnerability.

I hope that the attacks we’re facing from the US will push Europe closer together, not just politically, but socially as well. Seeing people talk about “the Europeans” instead of just individual countries already feels significant. It’s a sign that a shared 🇪🇺 identity is finally taking root.

My professional take on Trump's unlawful kidnapping of President Maduro. It was a successful commando raid, and a botched war and takeover. Beyond grabbing Maduro the US achieved none of its goals. What were the goals then? 1/13

This is what the US population should have done. I think Americans should take inspiration from Iran on how to deal with the US dicktatership.

Greenland is happening. Not a joke, not trolling, not a distraction. He has already made up his mind and nobody who matters in the inner circle will try to talk him out of it. Some of them want it precisely because it will destroy NATO. There are no adults in the room. They really mean to do it.

The United States as security guarantor is like Russia as security guarantor - the guarantee not of peace and security, but of war and instability.

Both of them can launch tons of nukes. We've failed big time as humanity.

He wouldn’t be the first Russian opposition leader, anti-Putin, who in certain contexts shows his aversion toward Ukraine. Russians seem to have this sense of entitlement toward other peoples deeply ingrained in their subconscious. That’s why they have to lose this war.

I’ve never understood why European leaders, public figures, and intellectuals prefer to post their content on X. I’m not saying Mastodon is very user-friendly, but I’m sure that, over time, people would move there out of necessity if, for example, official statements were only available there.

"Why risk a nuclear war over Belarus?" "Why risk a nuclear war over Ukraine?" "Why risk a nuclear war over Greenland?" "Why risk a nuclear war over the Baltic states?" ... When are we getting to the important bits of Europe and who's left to defend them?

The "great achievement" that changed nothing and actually made things worse.

Here is how more than a decade of negotiations on tax justice, which were supposed to curb profit‑shifting into tax havens, are going down the drain, and other countries are being shown that if you are a bully on the global stage, you get rewarded.

This is hopeful. Naturally, we hope that this young voters know what is in the electoral manifesto of their country's extremist right-wing parties. #EuropeanUnion

Another article that shows how propaganda can be about anything and stretch over many years in order to achieve its intended effect. It’s not just about whether London is safe or unsafe, but about the fact that, for years, the same emotional story is repeated until it becomes the accepted “truth”.

If the US were to attack Greenland, I think the real priority for Denmark and the Europeans would be to do everything possible to prevent a peaceful annexation. 1/2

The last sentence might help explain some disruptions in airports all over Europe

Frederiksen, Danish PM: “I will also make it clear that if the U.S. chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops, including NATO and thus the security that has been established since the end of the Second World War.”

31.6% of eligible American voters decided the delusion we see today.

A Europe that is united and capable of defending itself is the only guarantee of peace and respect on the global stage.

Someone take the vodka away from Dima! 🙏🏻

Quick update for US media: the story is not about Maduro or what’s going on in Venezuela. It’s about the massive rupture in US history where the country now stands for invading and occupying any country it likes. Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?

"Britain's and France's air forces conducted a joint operation on Saturday evening to bomb a suspected underground arms cache previously used by the Islamic State group in Syria, Britain's defence ministry said." Do I need to get used to this new casualness of military operations?!

Japan’s Ministry of Defence says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea.

Relativizing international rules has clearly opened Pandora's box for China and has once again legitimized Russia.

In this new multipolar dictatorial world, there is no good or evil, legality or illegality, morality, democracy, or international law; only power, profit, opportunities, strength, or weakness. And it seems this new world fits the business environment like a glove.

Zelensky (referring to Maduro's capture by the US): "If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next."

"Every country in Europe must understand: either we Europeans have a seat at the table in world politics, or we end up on the menu."

Tomorrow, Greenland could be the next target.

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The world has changed today.

After this statement, the US should no longer mediate peace talks in Ukraine.

Obviously, she is in Moscow, where else could she be?!

The global imperial partition continues to take shape apace. The EU and a few other democracies are all that stands in between. We need a global democratic compact. UK, Canada, Japan, Australia welcome. US perhaps not.

Spot on, IOC!