James
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Observers of the war in Ukraine are regularly confronted with a paradox. On one hand, Russia is suffering horrendous casualties and failing—at least by the measure of its initial political objectives. On the other hand, European NATO states are scrambling to rearm in response to
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It will not be easy, but please read this investigation of the detention and death of the Ukrainian reporter Vika Roshchyna. https://t.co/JcmhGPmzgz
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A consortium of international journalists continued the work of Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was investigating reports of torture and detention of Ukrainian civilians in occupied Ukraine.
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Comment from a Russian dissident on YouTube: "In the war between Russia and Ukraine, the first to surrender was America." Ouch.
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Today we have heard some outstanding speeches from NATO ally leaders. However, this one from the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, was the one that spoke to me for sure. I think it’s time to stop pretending to ourselves that the U.S. is anything but an impediment to
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Enough talking, it’s time to act! 1. Let’s finance our aid for Ukraine from the Russian frozen assets. 2. Let’s strengthen air policing, the Baltic sentry and the EU borders with Russia. 3. Let’s swiftly adopt new fiscal rules to finance the EU security and defence. Now!
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I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians. I also understand that people want to hear from me because I am not just a celebrity, I am a former Republican Governor. My time as Governor taught me to
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How could Western Support help Ukraine win? Out of frustration at the lack of more informed people trying, I've had a go at pulling together a more coherent theory of victory: https://t.co/EkcZvsKzwo
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Now would be the time for pro-Ukraine republicans to lay down their marker that Johnson WILL put aid on the floor or they will match the freedom caucus on the other side. Leave the conference with no choice.
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Avoid these 9 mistakes 👇 1. Losing sight of dreams and falling into work for work’s sake (W4W). 2. Micromanaging and e-mailing to fill time. Set the responsibilities, problem scenarios and rules, and limits of autonomous decision-making—then stop, for the sanity of everyone
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Failing to arm Ukraine is no different than walking by a rape while you happen to be carrying a shotgun and doing nothing to stop it. Don't be a piece of sh*t.
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So, worded simply: "We have fucked up with our three-day blitzkrieg against Kyiv and had to withdraw from entire north Ukraine following severe losses and a complete failure of the 'special military operation' - but you nonetheless have to roll over, admit a humiliating defeat,
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We live in a time increasingly resembling the second half of the 1930s. I couldn't live with myself with the knowledge I didn't do more to stop another Hitler. In light of the Republican wavering and in memory of Navalny I will give $100 towards FPV drones for Ukr for every RT.
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8 reasons Western liberal democracy could lose the "culture information war" against the authoritarians (Thread) The "anti-Western front" is forming, and we are divided & apathetic - what did I miss in my list? 🧵
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Russian assets currently frozen abroad total around $300 billion. They must be put to use in support of Ukraine. This is a historic opportunity to make the terrorist state pay for its terror. The Russian elite and leadership do not care about human lives, but they do care about
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Zelensky brings some truth to mainstream American television. "We're not ready to give up our freedom for this fucking terrorist Putin". @MeetThePress
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I see that Coutts cited this video compilation I made of Nigel Farage's many Putin-apologist comments, in their assessment of whether to ditch him as a customer.
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A few thoughts on Western choices on supplying heavy weaponry and continued munitions shipments to #Ukraine; There is a misleading narrative emerging about the political choices around the cost of long term support and the need for a ceasefire sooner rather than later (1/8)
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