Martín Soto
@msoto.bsky.social
Berlin. Software architect at Generali. I believe in democracy.
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The Russian economy is rapidly transitioning to the cloud.
August 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The Russian economy is rapidly transitioning to the cloud.
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1/ The destruction by Ukrainian drones of two of Wildberries' massive warehouses near Moscow is a huge disaster for the Russian economy, which will inflict far more damage than the headline $1.2 billion loss of stock. Here's why. ⬇️
July 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM
1/ The destruction by Ukrainian drones of two of Wildberries' massive warehouses near Moscow is a huge disaster for the Russian economy, which will inflict far more damage than the headline $1.2 billion loss of stock. Here's why. ⬇️
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Russia's latest batch of fake news posts targets parties in Germany from the far-left to centre-right, but stopping short of the far right, for obvious reasons. Note the very similar numbers of replies, views, and reposts, signs of bot networks boosting the post, but little to none real engagement.
July 7, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Russia's latest batch of fake news posts targets parties in Germany from the far-left to centre-right, but stopping short of the far right, for obvious reasons. Note the very similar numbers of replies, views, and reposts, signs of bot networks boosting the post, but little to none real engagement.
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And some people keep talking about fuel shortages in Russia, while they have oil literally falling from the sky.
June 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
And some people keep talking about fuel shortages in Russia, while they have oil literally falling from the sky.
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May 2026 has been a month of endless humiliations for Putin. This is what the Kremlin does to try to cover up for it: engage in terrorism. A 🧵about Putin's nightmare month. bsky.app/profile/savc...
🇺🇦🙏 Zaluzhnyi: A terrible night in Kyiv. Missiles, drones, ballistics. Dead and injured. The world must respond to this evil.
Ukrainians deserve more support.
Condolences to the families of the dead and injured. Strength and endurance to all who protect, save, help.
Ukrainians deserve more support.
Condolences to the families of the dead and injured. Strength and endurance to all who protect, save, help.
May 24, 2026 at 12:39 PM
May 2026 has been a month of endless humiliations for Putin. This is what the Kremlin does to try to cover up for it: engage in terrorism. A 🧵about Putin's nightmare month. bsky.app/profile/savc...
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Just sent out my free weekend update. A fascinating week which revealed alot about the state of the war. Putin had to beg Trump to beg Zelensky to be allowed to hold Russia's Victory Day Parade. Then, it seems, Putin turned around and humiliated Trump-of course. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #184: A Most Revealing Parade
Also: Are We About To See Trump's Greatest Public Humiliation?; Ukrainian Ranged Strike Improves—The Reasons For This Week
open.substack.com
May 10, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Just sent out my free weekend update. A fascinating week which revealed alot about the state of the war. Putin had to beg Trump to beg Zelensky to be allowed to hold Russia's Victory Day Parade. Then, it seems, Putin turned around and humiliated Trump-of course. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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If someone breaks into my home and starts
👉 raping & killing people
👉 steals the washer, the toilet, and THE KIDS
👉 and REFUSES TO LEAVE
I too would find it difficult to come to agreement l LAVROV!
www.gazeta.ru/politics/new...
👉 raping & killing people
👉 steals the washer, the toilet, and THE KIDS
👉 and REFUSES TO LEAVE
I too would find it difficult to come to agreement l LAVROV!
www.gazeta.ru/politics/new...
May 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
If someone breaks into my home and starts
👉 raping & killing people
👉 steals the washer, the toilet, and THE KIDS
👉 and REFUSES TO LEAVE
I too would find it difficult to come to agreement l LAVROV!
www.gazeta.ru/politics/new...
👉 raping & killing people
👉 steals the washer, the toilet, and THE KIDS
👉 and REFUSES TO LEAVE
I too would find it difficult to come to agreement l LAVROV!
www.gazeta.ru/politics/new...
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Donald has claimed Iran has been defeated almost as many times as my trolls have claimed Ukraine has been.
April 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Donald has claimed Iran has been defeated almost as many times as my trolls have claimed Ukraine has been.
This. See @radiofreetom.bsky.social for more.
Americans quick to shriek that Magyar is a conservative might want to sit this one out and just let Hungarians celebrate tonight. Promise you Hungarians from the LGBTQ community who voted for Magyar know, and have understood opposition politics against autocracy better than you.
April 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
This. See @radiofreetom.bsky.social for more.
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The following two tables are excellent analysis conducted by an OSINT Japanese blogger, who I fear is not on blue sky.
They cover AD batteries and radars counted via satellite imagery & associating with Oryx data. The latter being only visually confirmed, this points to nasty conclusions for rascia
They cover AD batteries and radars counted via satellite imagery & associating with Oryx data. The latter being only visually confirmed, this points to nasty conclusions for rascia
March 22, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The following two tables are excellent analysis conducted by an OSINT Japanese blogger, who I fear is not on blue sky.
They cover AD batteries and radars counted via satellite imagery & associating with Oryx data. The latter being only visually confirmed, this points to nasty conclusions for rascia
They cover AD batteries and radars counted via satellite imagery & associating with Oryx data. The latter being only visually confirmed, this points to nasty conclusions for rascia
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I'd post alot on this platform if it ever functioned properly.
9 out of 10 times, vids cant be added. Also, cant add a vid AND an image in the same post, then there's the character limit.
This app could really grow if they just sort those issues
9 out of 10 times, vids cant be added. Also, cant add a vid AND an image in the same post, then there's the character limit.
This app could really grow if they just sort those issues
February 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
I'd post alot on this platform if it ever functioned properly.
9 out of 10 times, vids cant be added. Also, cant add a vid AND an image in the same post, then there's the character limit.
This app could really grow if they just sort those issues
9 out of 10 times, vids cant be added. Also, cant add a vid AND an image in the same post, then there's the character limit.
This app could really grow if they just sort those issues
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1/ In January 2026, Ukraine reported killing 34,000 Russian soldiers – on average 1,096 a day, or 7,846 per week. Thousands of Ukrainians have likely died in the same period. Last month in Ukraine was much bloodier than the average monthly death toll at Auschwitz. ⬇️
February 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
1/ In January 2026, Ukraine reported killing 34,000 Russian soldiers – on average 1,096 a day, or 7,846 per week. Thousands of Ukrainians have likely died in the same period. Last month in Ukraine was much bloodier than the average monthly death toll at Auschwitz. ⬇️
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It's almost as if putting "pragmatic business relationships" ahead of "ethical considerations" isn't, in the long term, pragmatic or even good for business.
February 1, 2026 at 9:56 AM
It's almost as if putting "pragmatic business relationships" ahead of "ethical considerations" isn't, in the long term, pragmatic or even good for business.
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The Iranian people know that breaking their warped social contract “will be costly and terrifying,” Karim Sadjadpour argues. “But they also know that living under its terms is at best a dead end, and at worst a death sentence”:
The Islamic Republic’s Predatory Contract With Its People
No one would agree to the terms that Iran’s regime has forced on its citizens.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The Iranian people know that breaking their warped social contract “will be costly and terrifying,” Karim Sadjadpour argues. “But they also know that living under its terms is at best a dead end, and at worst a death sentence”:
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The events of the last 24 hours show why it's important to build functional verification structures in public and counterpublic spaces to resist the authoritarian erosion of our democratic systems, as described in this thread.
🧵 @jburnmurdoch.ft.com is spot on about the conditions in his FT piece. Liberal democracy held it together thanks to growth, good demographics, and the promise of a better future. Those days are gone, and that’s the "why" behind the erosion. However...
Democratic politicians have, though, pursued growth in GDP at the expense of other values. One response to @jburnmurdoch.ft.com pessimistic scenario is refocus on those values, combined with egalitarianism, sufficiency and quality of life. Not "it's the economy, stupid" but "it's the the society"
January 25, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The events of the last 24 hours show why it's important to build functional verification structures in public and counterpublic spaces to resist the authoritarian erosion of our democratic systems, as described in this thread.
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From a friend in Tehran. Someone who simply wants to live free — and see his and all countries rid of the “evil formula: Jihadism*Russia.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
January 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
From a friend in Tehran. Someone who simply wants to live free — and see his and all countries rid of the “evil formula: Jihadism*Russia.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
“Hope to see you in a free Iran.”
For those who would like to learn a bit about what María Corina Machado has actually done instead of just writing smug comments from the comfort of their armchairs, here is something to get started: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
For those who would like to learn a bit about what María Corina Machado has actually done instead of just writing smug comments from the comfort of their armchairs, here is something to get started: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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This is a sign of ethical collapse. Trump has forced this brave person to debase herself--with gold trimming.
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 AM
This is a sign of ethical collapse. Trump has forced this brave person to debase herself--with gold trimming.
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It interests me that, despite plenty of evidence that AI coding is a useful tool, easily substantiated by just using CoPilot, Cursor, or equivalent for a few weeks, there are still programmers pushing back.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It interests me that, despite plenty of evidence that AI coding is a useful tool, easily substantiated by just using CoPilot, Cursor, or equivalent for a few weeks, there are still programmers pushing back.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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To understand what triggered the protests and the unexpected reaction in Ukraine, it’s essential to know the context - especially for those who don’t follow Ukraine’s internal politics.
🧵Thread:
1/ First, the protest isn’t aimed at the President personally, but at a specific law passed yesterday.
🧵Thread:
1/ First, the protest isn’t aimed at the President personally, but at a specific law passed yesterday.
July 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
To understand what triggered the protests and the unexpected reaction in Ukraine, it’s essential to know the context - especially for those who don’t follow Ukraine’s internal politics.
🧵Thread:
1/ First, the protest isn’t aimed at the President personally, but at a specific law passed yesterday.
🧵Thread:
1/ First, the protest isn’t aimed at the President personally, but at a specific law passed yesterday.
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A good sample of responses in the post below. As I say in the interview, we have to understand the MAGA coalition as a collection of disordered counterpublics looking for Trump to get to the "truth" they're seeking. Not all are Trump first.
bsky.app/profile/sahi...
bsky.app/profile/sahi...
An unusual sight: President Trump is getting ratio’d on Truth Social for asking his followers to move on from the Epstein files. Some say he’s “gaslighting,” others say it will cost him supporters or even “kill MAGA.” A sampling of some replies getting heavy engagement.
July 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A good sample of responses in the post below. As I say in the interview, we have to understand the MAGA coalition as a collection of disordered counterpublics looking for Trump to get to the "truth" they're seeking. Not all are Trump first.
bsky.app/profile/sahi...
bsky.app/profile/sahi...
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Something unusual is happening in MAGA-world. A new Department of Justice memo confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, and said there's no “client list” of elites to be released. That shattered something. And the backlash from Trump’s base is revealing.
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-di...
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-di...
MAGA Diehards Turn on Trump Over Jeffrey Epstein Flop: ‘Tears My Heart Out’
President Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters have turned on him after the Department of Justice announced in a Monday memo that there would be no more juicy revelations about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....
www.yahoo.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Something unusual is happening in MAGA-world. A new Department of Justice memo confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, and said there's no “client list” of elites to be released. That shattered something. And the backlash from Trump’s base is revealing.
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-di...
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-di...