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#OpEd For decades, Western observers thought Russia's economy was going from strength to strength. But it was creating its own weaknesses, argues Nick Trickett.
How Russia’s Obsession With Economic Stability Made It Weaker - The Moscow Times
Opinion | This article was originally published on the author’s Substack “Sic Transition Gloria.” There’s little reward for being right when few care what you say and you’ve mistimed the market of ide...
www.themoscowtimes.com
August 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
#OpEd For decades, Western observers thought Russia's economy was going from strength to strength. But it was creating its own weaknesses, argues Nick Trickett.
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As it is, this money will probably be wasted on companies backed by the Trump’s. Welcome to America’s corrupt and stupid military.
May 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
As it is, this money will probably be wasted on companies backed by the Trump’s. Welcome to America’s corrupt and stupid military.
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Meanwhile the evidence in the Epstein files of Johnson and Farage colluding with Steve Bannon to topple Theresa May has not been contested bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May
The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office
bylinetimes.com
May 30, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Meanwhile the evidence in the Epstein files of Johnson and Farage colluding with Steve Bannon to topple Theresa May has not been contested bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
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When you think about it. You should pity Man City
May 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
When you think about it. You should pity Man City
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Just sent out this piece. First part is a free one on just want Trump’s announcement of being a guide to shipping in the Strait might mean. It’s certainly not clear. Then a discussion of what taking the initiative means in strategy. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Taking The "Initiative" In War Might Not Be What You Have Been Told
Also: The US Will "Guide" Vessels In The Strait--What That Might Mean
open.substack.com
May 4, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Just sent out this piece. First part is a free one on just want Trump’s announcement of being a guide to shipping in the Strait might mean. It’s certainly not clear. Then a discussion of what taking the initiative means in strategy. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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The decision was made two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that there were no plans to continue the exemption.
April 18, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The decision was made two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that there were no plans to continue the exemption.
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Taken 15 minutes after the atomic bomb detonation over Nagasaki from Koyagi-Jim Island. The earliest known photograph taken from the ground.
April 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Taken 15 minutes after the atomic bomb detonation over Nagasaki from Koyagi-Jim Island. The earliest known photograph taken from the ground.
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I know it might feel good to attack Vance for saying it was a great achievement to cut off all US aid to Ukraine. However that was never up to Vance, it was entirely Trump’s decision.
If you attack Vance and don’t mention Trump, you are spreading a false idea.
If you attack Vance and don’t mention Trump, you are spreading a false idea.
April 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I know it might feel good to attack Vance for saying it was a great achievement to cut off all US aid to Ukraine. However that was never up to Vance, it was entirely Trump’s decision.
If you attack Vance and don’t mention Trump, you are spreading a false idea.
If you attack Vance and don’t mention Trump, you are spreading a false idea.
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It is why one can never back Trump and support Ukraine. If you back Trump, you are and have always been an enemy of Ukrainian independence and freedom.
April 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It is why one can never back Trump and support Ukraine. If you back Trump, you are and have always been an enemy of Ukrainian independence and freedom.
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Hi All, @timothysnyder.bsky.social and I did a Substack Live a little while ago. We covered Russia-Ukraine, US-Iran, and how Trump connects everything between them. Also, a shout out from both of us for Come Back Alive.
Have a listen
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Have a listen
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Thinking Live with Phillips O'Brien on War in Iran and Ukraine
A recording from Phillips P. OBrien and Timothy Snyder's live video
open.substack.com
April 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Hi All, @timothysnyder.bsky.social and I did a Substack Live a little while ago. We covered Russia-Ukraine, US-Iran, and how Trump connects everything between them. Also, a shout out from both of us for Come Back Alive.
Have a listen
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Have a listen
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Russian drone attack on #Kyiv and Kyiv region right now.
Instead of classes, kids start their week in shelters.
Lots of people can't get to work.
Loud explosions are heard in many areas of the city.
Good morning.
📹archive, cherrybombfields/instagram
Instead of classes, kids start their week in shelters.
Lots of people can't get to work.
Loud explosions are heard in many areas of the city.
Good morning.
📹archive, cherrybombfields/instagram
March 16, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Russian drone attack on #Kyiv and Kyiv region right now.
Instead of classes, kids start their week in shelters.
Lots of people can't get to work.
Loud explosions are heard in many areas of the city.
Good morning.
📹archive, cherrybombfields/instagram
Instead of classes, kids start their week in shelters.
Lots of people can't get to work.
Loud explosions are heard in many areas of the city.
Good morning.
📹archive, cherrybombfields/instagram
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Battle of Cesme at Night (1848)
Ivan Aivazovsky (Russian 1817-1900)
Ivan Aivazovsky (Russian 1817-1900)
March 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Battle of Cesme at Night (1848)
Ivan Aivazovsky (Russian 1817-1900)
Ivan Aivazovsky (Russian 1817-1900)
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Critics say the cuts weakened oversight just before a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed more than 170 students, an incident now under investigation.
Military officials argued the offices helped avoid mistakes and save resources, but Hegseth viewed them as unnecessary…
Military officials argued the offices helped avoid mistakes and save resources, but Hegseth viewed them as unnecessary…
March 15, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Critics say the cuts weakened oversight just before a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed more than 170 students, an incident now under investigation.
Military officials argued the offices helped avoid mistakes and save resources, but Hegseth viewed them as unnecessary…
Military officials argued the offices helped avoid mistakes and save resources, but Hegseth viewed them as unnecessary…
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Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
March 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: This week alone, the Russians have struck Ukraine with 1,770 strike drones, over 1,530 KAB, and 86 missiles, including over 20 ballistic missiles.
Each of these missiles contains at least 60 foreign components supplied to Russia to circumvent sanctions.
Each of these missiles contains at least 60 foreign components supplied to Russia to circumvent sanctions.
March 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: This week alone, the Russians have struck Ukraine with 1,770 strike drones, over 1,530 KAB, and 86 missiles, including over 20 ballistic missiles.
Each of these missiles contains at least 60 foreign components supplied to Russia to circumvent sanctions.
Each of these missiles contains at least 60 foreign components supplied to Russia to circumvent sanctions.
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Also by Hannan: “the blue eyed sheiks” of Icelandic Banking will save us (2004). Brexit will be a huge success and we won’t leave the single market (2016) “Covid won’t kill you” (2020)
March 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Also by Hannan: “the blue eyed sheiks” of Icelandic Banking will save us (2004). Brexit will be a huge success and we won’t leave the single market (2016) “Covid won’t kill you” (2020)
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A little bit obsessed with all the nut clusters currently ‘ashamed to be British’ because Starmer didn’t sign us up to this shit show.
March 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
A little bit obsessed with all the nut clusters currently ‘ashamed to be British’ because Starmer didn’t sign us up to this shit show.
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For those who wonder why some of us focus on the Trump/Russia connections in the Epstein Files, just follow the evidence
Senator Whitehouse does a great summary here www.youtube.com/live/ylvTFvJ...
Senator Whitehouse does a great summary here www.youtube.com/live/ylvTFvJ...
Sen. Whitehouse to uncover connections between Trump, Russia, and Epstein.
YouTube video by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM
For those who wonder why some of us focus on the Trump/Russia connections in the Epstein Files, just follow the evidence
Senator Whitehouse does a great summary here www.youtube.com/live/ylvTFvJ...
Senator Whitehouse does a great summary here www.youtube.com/live/ylvTFvJ...
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I remember when ‘Brexit Means Brexit’ became a way for silly people to insist that they supported something they could neither justify nor explain. Obviously the context is very different, but something similar is already happening with the ‘war’ in Iran. And it’s mostly the same people doing it.
March 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
I remember when ‘Brexit Means Brexit’ became a way for silly people to insist that they supported something they could neither justify nor explain. Obviously the context is very different, but something similar is already happening with the ‘war’ in Iran. And it’s mostly the same people doing it.
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My bet is that this war will end not like WW2 but like WW1 — when Putin runs out of resources.
He’s already spent his national reserve fund. His last big pile of resources is the gold reserve. He started with 2,200 tons. I hear it’s down to 1,700. This is how he’s funding his war.
He’s already spent his national reserve fund. His last big pile of resources is the gold reserve. He started with 2,200 tons. I hear it’s down to 1,700. This is how he’s funding his war.
February 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
My bet is that this war will end not like WW2 but like WW1 — when Putin runs out of resources.
He’s already spent his national reserve fund. His last big pile of resources is the gold reserve. He started with 2,200 tons. I hear it’s down to 1,700. This is how he’s funding his war.
He’s already spent his national reserve fund. His last big pile of resources is the gold reserve. He started with 2,200 tons. I hear it’s down to 1,700. This is how he’s funding his war.
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🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish PM Tusk: I’ve heard so many comments that Europe is close to collapse. It’s not true. It’s still the best place in the world.
February 26, 2026 at 9:11 AM
🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish PM Tusk: I’ve heard so many comments that Europe is close to collapse. It’s not true. It’s still the best place in the world.
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🇭🇺👀 The Hungarian opposition party Tisza has increased its lead over Orbán's Fidesz party to an unprecedented 20%, — Median poll.
Tisza has the support of 55% of voters who have decided on their choice, compared to 35% for Fidesz.
Tisza has the support of 55% of voters who have decided on their choice, compared to 35% for Fidesz.
February 25, 2026 at 3:13 PM
🇭🇺👀 The Hungarian opposition party Tisza has increased its lead over Orbán's Fidesz party to an unprecedented 20%, — Median poll.
Tisza has the support of 55% of voters who have decided on their choice, compared to 35% for Fidesz.
Tisza has the support of 55% of voters who have decided on their choice, compared to 35% for Fidesz.
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🇩🇪🇺🇸 Pistorius: "Unfortunately, the American president influenced the course of the war and Putin's self-confidence when he rolled out the red carpet for him and welcomed him as a friend in Alaska, while completely cutting off military support for Ukraine."
February 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇸 Pistorius: "Unfortunately, the American president influenced the course of the war and Putin's self-confidence when he rolled out the red carpet for him and welcomed him as a friend in Alaska, while completely cutting off military support for Ukraine."