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The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine

We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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The best part of "peace plan" is part of Russian seized assets go to "developing US-Russia trade".

Which is euphemism for "Donald takes his bribe".

On AI, innovation and accountability push together.

It must be a game-changer for good - and for all!

Europe is currently laying the groundwork for AI factories in Africa.

link.europa.eu/PhNcdG

A circle of yellow EU stars with digital-themed icons between them, including a bell, a padlock, a document with a magnifying glass, a shield with a checkmark, and symbols indicating restrictions on ads and tracking. Below the circle, the text reads: ‘Europe’s digital rules: simpler, clearer, faster.’ The European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner on a purple-to-pink gradient background.

Doing business online in Europe just got easier.

We’re making digital rules simpler, clearer and faster – while safeguarding privacy, fairness and security.

Our new Digital Package will save up to €5 billion in administrative costs by 2029 and unleash AI-driven innovation ↓

The fast movement of Europe's militaries is essential for European defence.

We have to ensure that forces can be in the right place and at the right time.

It is quite simple: the faster we can move forces, the stronger our deterrence and defence.

Europe needs tactical nukes to counter Putin, says Airbus chief European aerospace heavyweight warns that the continent must have a stronger deterrent against Russia’s massive arsenal.

Europe needs tactical nukes to counter Putin, says Airbus chief

European aerospace heavyweight warns that the continent must have a stronger deterrent against Russia’s massive arsenal.

Agree, however, we are on the path now, with Rearm Europe, I hope.

We are able to detect but not shoot down.

In few years we will be able to shoot down too.

We can just buy Ukrainian tools.

@mistralai.bsky.social 1k followers here and 160k on x

America’s Future Is Hungary MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.

In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

I love this guy. Senator Calendo in 🇮🇹 is just the kind politician we need in Europe today.

Not knowing anything about his other politics. 🫢

I do hope our intelligence services has stopped sharing intelligence with 🇺🇸 that can be used against our democracies

With the current governments habit of replacing professionals with loyalists they should assume CIA etc. is penetrated.

That they will be assisting totalitarian movements in 🇪🇺.

OTD in 1999 the OSCE conference was in Istanbul. Russia promised to remove our troops from Moldova & Georgia by end of 2002.

We lied. But Ukraine should believe Russia’s promises & negotiate…

+1 for strong language

Washington to Withdraw Hundreds of Troops from Romania’s Key NATO Base The US plans to reduce troop levels in Europe, leaving around 1,000 soldiers in Romania to support NATO's deterrent efforts, amid strategic reassessments.

🔴 The United States has informed Romania and its NATO allies that it will reduce the number of American troops stationed in Europe.
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Russia has no plans to invade:

Moldova..
Ok. But not Georgia
Ok but not Ukraine.
Ok, Just Crimea
Ok, just Crimea & part of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk
Ok, Just Crimea & all of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk & Zaporizhzhia
Ok, all of Ukraine

But not NATO…

Very good first conversation with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Europe and Japan are trusted friends.

And in today’s uncertain world, friendship matters more than ever.

Together, we stand for open economies, secure societies, and fair rules.

Ah, they can’t be that bad many say, when 🇷🇺 is discussed.

Yes they can. None are born bad but centuries of despotic regimes ending in 85 years of the largest terror and surveillance state ever: USSR.

One that randomly killed or jailed but in particular those who were decent.

And now Putin.

It’s amazing once you realize how much of the world we lived in was entirely based on the honor system. It becomes a quite scary thought that one person can really do a lot of damage very quickly with very little effort and that no one did before was just all because they agreed to the honor system.

Politics is, at heart, emotional psychology.

Conservatives seek order to protect freedom.
Liberals seek rights to express it.
The left seeks security to share it.

Three paths toward the same human need —
to live free and safe, without losing ourselves or each other.

- co-created with ChatGPT 5

Politics is, at heart, emotional psychology.

Conservatives seek order to protect freedom.
Liberals seek rights to express it.
The left seeks security to share it.

Three paths toward the same human need —
to live free and safe, without losing ourselves or each other.

- co-created with ChatGPT 5

Onde falha?

Falha logo nos cargos de direção, ocupados politicamente por quadros dos partidos no poder. Quadros medíocres cuja intenção é denegrir e destabilizar, para justificar a subcontratação ou privatização dos serviços. A leng lengalenga dos funcionários a mais é uma falácia.

+1 for a simple solution to a difficult problem

Image with blended European Union and Ukrainian flags as background. Text reads: “Secure Connectivity – Strengthening EU–Ukraine cooperation on secure space services.” European Commission logo appears in the bottom right corner.

We are proposing opening negotiations for Ukraine to join the EU’s secure space services.

Providing secure and resilient satellite communication capabilities through the EU’s Governmental Satellite Communications is essential to protect our citizens.

link.europa.eu/4rJWkN

What will our world look like with autonomous lethal weapons, generalised facial recognition and wholly convincing deep fakes? This documentary film shows the upheavals of the digital revolution - with all its social, psychological and political consequences, as a tsunami of technological change threatens not only our democracies but humanity itself. Artificial Intelligence: The Digital Tsunami

Artificial Intelligence: The Digital Tsunami

This documentary film shows the upheavals of the digital revolution - with all its social, psychological and political consequences, as a tsunami of technological change threatens not only our democracies but humanity itself.

🇷🇴&🇵🇱 play an important role in defending and securing whole 🇪🇺

Today during calls with Ministers of Defence - Ionut Mosteanu of 🇷🇴 & @kosiniakkamysz.bsky.social of 🇵🇱 - we discussed:
✅ implementation of Eastern Flank Watch&Drone Defence Initiative
✅ use of #SAFE loans to support 🇺🇦

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Estonia ranks 2nd in @rsf.org 2025 World Press Freedom Index—our highest position ever!

Safeguarding free media & journalists' rights is vital for democracy & requires vigilance.

We're proud to co-chair Media Freedom Coalition to champion press freedom & independent journalism.

Security is about strengthening our defence capabilities. And not only.

It’s also about building our energy independence.

Accessing raw materials to power our economy.

Our goal is preparedness - across the board.

We have much to learn from the Nordic countries ↓

link.europa.eu/mm3vdV

Will Russian war economy help them in any way?

In 2019, Putin pompously opened a gas pipeline to China.

Just 6 years later, having lost its lucrative European market, Gazprom finds itself drowning in a staggering $72.7 billion of debt 1/9

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American parents, please ignore Trump’s recent reiteration of nonsense about Tylenol and vaccines, as well as anything the man ever says about the health of your children. Please talk with your medical professionals.