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Kasparov: Europe cannot enter talks with Putin as both mediator and participant. If Europe acts as mediator, it starts trading Ukrainian territory. But if Ukraine stops fighting, Europe will have to fight Putin itself. Europe must be part of Ukraine’s coalition. 1/

Why do periods of reform in Russia so often begin with military defeat? For more than 150 years, Russia has followed a striking pattern. Defeat in war tends to open space for liberalization. Victory tends to strengthen repression. The abolition of serfdom followed the humiliation of the Crimean War. Parliament emerged after defeat by Japan. The February Revolution was born from the disasters of World War I. The collapse of the Soviet Union came in the shadow of Afghanistan. Some patterns are too persistent to ignore. Explore more in our new piece. 🔗ukraineworld.org/en/articles/ba…

Russian political influence over other countries is decreasing. Azerbaijan – they are independent. Armenia – yesterday's elections became a big success for Armenia’s independence. I also think the Russians lost Moldova. Of course, they don't want to lose Ukraine, because an independent and free Ukraine is the biggest and politically most dangerous country for Russia. When Ukraine joins the EU, Putin will have internal problems with different peoples, especially in the Caucasus. Different peoples across Russia will be raising questions. From an interview with The Guardian. (1/3)

@atrupar "instinctively" 🤣🤣

RAJU: But what evidence is there to prove the California election is rigged? MIKE JOHNSON: Look, some of these efforts are so diabolical and so far upstream it's impossible to prove. But I think everybody knows instinctively that something is wrong here.

@MichealMartinTD @kajakallas Another boat has just left full of alumina to russia by the way

@Gerashchenko_en Не арошло и 4х лет... ах нет прошло

Ursula von der Leyen: "We propose for the first time to ban from entry into the EU anyone who has served in the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the war. So, Europe stays off-limits for anyone who has participated in the invasion of Ukraine. As simple as that." Comment from me: there already will be a lot of Russian "SMO" soldiers in EU countries. For their own safety, they should be sent home.

A 62-year-old Russian Lieutenant General was blown up in his car in Russia this morning, Russian Telegram channels report. His name has not been disclosed yet, but if his rank is right, this will be the fourth successful liquidation of a Russian officer of such a high rank in the Russian rear. Head of Russian FSB has reported earlier that security around high-ranking Russian officers has been increased.

“This nursing home that is running the country — well, that’s it, guys, it’s time for you to go! Out you go — everyone! I just want the world to understand that I’m voicing the thoughts of a large number of Russians — that this is the voice of Russia.” — Russian journalist Dmitry Borisenko Do we believe him???

@NatalkaKyiv кажется это называется переобулся

It's windy in Latvia but calm in Estonia.

@P_Kallioniemi 😁👍

@Iskesullas why did you close comments? 🤣🤣 you are funny x.com/i/status/20642…

That Caolan fella is bringing all the freaks out to play in my mentions. I don't know who they think they are convincing with this guff

@CaolanReports @Iskesullas What will he shrill by mouth 😁 and will he

@Iskesullas I’m funded by my Patreon, not Israel. Have you tried not being obsessed with Jewish people for a second?

I guess this answers the question of who is bankrolling Caolan's latest grift

💔 Among those killed in Russia’s overnight strike on the Kharkiv region was a 22-year-old pregnant woman. Russian missiles hit the city of Chuhuiv, killing at least three people and injuring six others. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, 15 civilians were wounded, including three children - an 11-year-old girl, a 16-year-old girl, and a one-year-old boy.

The russian refinery says alumina shipped from Ireland does not end up in weapons. The Irish Government seems uninterested in testing that claim. So I took a sample myself. It will now be compared with battlefield debris from Ukraine. This should have been done by the state.

Russian attack on the center of Zaporizhzhia. Two people killed. At least 23 more injured, including six kids aged 5 through 17. Russian drones damaged residential buildings and vehicles and destroyed market stalls. That lady's cries are heartbreaking. Russia caused them.

I congratulate Armenia on holding democratic and free elections, and @NikolPashinyan on his victory. This is also a victory for Armenia’s sovereignty, your independence, and your right to live the way you choose. We wish you success. Ukraine is ready to expand our cooperation, and now is precisely the time for the European Union to provide real support to Armenia and do everything necessary to ensure that people feel their lives are better thanks to their relationship with Europe. This is a test for the European Union. It is important not to lose time or miss opportunities.

That last sentence — is to be absorbed.

Kasparov: On Bulgakov, my advice to Russian liberal society is simple: keep quiet. While Russian missiles keep hitting Kyiv, Russians have no moral right to criticize Ukrainians for removing monuments tied to Russian culture, however much we value the literature. 1/

Kasparov: The only thing Russian opposition can really do now is help Ukraine win. Everything else is, at best, empty imitation and grant theater; at worst, it preserves Putin’s legitimacy. If you want change in Russia, buy a Ukrainian drone. 5/