Eclecticity

In a moment of so much hate and conflict and death, we must celebrate life. Take a look at one man's work in The Silas Tree Project in Kenya: vimeo.com/830972563

Zelenskyy: If Ukraine is in NATO, the war is over. We are in a strong union. I would think that I did everything then. Am I ready to step aside? I'm ready. Absolutely. History is stronger than the emotions of two or three people. History is simply stronger.

As a result of the war we are going through, and because our enemy is extensively using the Iranian “Shahed” drone technology, we have developed our own system. And today, we are sharing what we have developed with countries in the Middle East. Ukraine is highly regarded for this. We have shifted the geopolitical landscape. Everyone understands that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran. And everyone understands that, in terms of expertise, no one today can help the way Ukraine can. We are discussing several areas to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation. The first area is weapons, production, exchange of experience, and the exchange of resources that may not be available in one country or another. The second track concerns long-term energy cooperation. We're talking about ten-year partnerships. We have already signed a relevant agreement with Saudi Arabia, and we have also signed a ten-year agreement with Qatar. Over these ten years, we will focus on co-production, building manufacturing facilities—production lines in Ukraine and in these countries. We will also address, for example, how to supply a country with diesel in the event of shortages and major global challenges. Yesterday, I reached an agreement on diesel supplies for at least one year. From there, it becomes a matter for our companies and the local companies. From my conversation with journalists (1/3).

This is how kids go to school in eastern Ukraine: underground. I visited a school in Kharkiv that has turned their basement into classrooms, as missiles & drones hit without warning. @AllHandsHearts will help Kharkiv with supplies & solar so kids can still learn during blackouts.

In 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale aggression, the Venice Biennale organisers limited Russia's participation and clearly explained their reasons. They stressed that the exhibition is a platform for dialogue, not war and aggression. And now a simple question arises: in March 2026, aggression continues, terror continues, strikes continue, what has changed? For what reasons have the organisers changed their position? Against the background of increasing Russian attacks against the cultural and historical heritage of Ukraine, it is immoral to invite Russia to participate in international events of this level. In Russia, culture and authoritarian regime are not separate, they are interconnected, and the Russian authorities use culture as a way to whitewash their war crimes. My full comments for @euronews below 👇🏻

BREAKING: UAE , Saudi Arabia,Qatar and Kuwait plan to open strait of Hormuz with forces and military actions

German Chancellor Merz: “The Greens strongly advocate for equality and women’s rights, but suddenly fall silent when it comes to discussing the image and role of women in some Islamic societies and openly addressing the realities that exist there.”

The Villages retirement community in Florida have turned out in huge numbers for No Kings. William Steiner, our Villages correspondent, says that the turnout is twice as big as last year's.

With ten other former 🇪🇺 PM’s discussing common challenges ahead. The relationship with the 🇺🇸 is fundamentally transformed. There is hopefully a better post-Trump situation, but there is no going back to where we were.

First steps of a baby elephant.. 😊

Moroccan architecture has its own kind of magic. This riad in Fez is something else. ✨

Zelenskyy: Putin is not ready to sign any agreement. He wants us to sign an ultimatum. He understands: leaving Donbas for sure means dividing our society. A divided country is a weak country. He could continue with further occupation. But it does not mean he cannot be stopped 1/

"We forced Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers.. We promised to protect Ukraine from Russia. We made Ukraine vulnerable. So yes,this is our war." - Bill Clinton 🫡

Chinese intelligence operatives posed as recruiters on LinkedIn to approach professionals across Belgium and Europe, seeking sensitive EU and NATO information. Targets were first paid for basic research before being pushed to share confidential insights or spread pro-China narratives. tijd.be/politiek-econo…

This 79-year-old grandmother was about to take a plane for vacation. She didn't know it yet, but it was her granddaughter who was piloting the plane. She found out just before boarding.

Texting this morning with one of Ukraine's top drone producers, Skyfall, and they have some thoughts about my interview with the Rheinmetall CEO, who said their drone factories are housewives with 3-D printers in the kitchen: "If a drone made by Ukrainian 'housewives' is all it takes to take out tanks and artillery... I guess it's officially the 'housewives' era now." theatlantic.com/national-secur…

🇫🇮 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Finnish Defense Minister said his country would check whether Washington is complying with contracts signed with European NATO member states that purchased weapons for Ukraine from American military contractors. "What is promised to Ukraine must reach Ukraine. We are constantly evaluating how the funds are spent and believe that the mechanism is working. Of course, if problems arise, we will have to review it," he stressed.

On some profound level, whenever I see a wounded elephant, I feel as though the whole planet is suffering the wound.

@Tree_Folklore Oh, I don't know how wise I am. But, each year, in my Austin, Texas yard... a single dandelion blooms. And it lifts my spirit. (And, yes, I have at least a pint of Irish blood in me.)

@twistopherrobin Then you are very wise ☀️

I am a fan of the dandelion...