Earnest Bullflinch 🌻
@shernas.bsky.social
Self-proclaimed barista chef. Persistently but still unsuccessfully chasing the runner's high.
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On security challenges to Europe, “big bang” for European defence, 🇪🇺 defence readiness, and learning from Ukraine - in my interview to Talk to Al Jazeera @aljazeera.com ⬇️
www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-t...
www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-t...
Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.
www.aljazeera.com
August 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
On security challenges to Europe, “big bang” for European defence, 🇪🇺 defence readiness, and learning from Ukraine - in my interview to Talk to Al Jazeera @aljazeera.com ⬇️
www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-t...
www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-t...
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From the pages of The Economist, Putin addresses the leaders of democratic countries with a simple message:
It is wrong to put pressure on Russia, so you must change your approach and, as before, silently acquiesce to all the crimes of the Kremlin.
It is wrong to put pressure on Russia, so you must change your approach and, as before, silently acquiesce to all the crimes of the Kremlin.
July 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
From the pages of The Economist, Putin addresses the leaders of democratic countries with a simple message:
It is wrong to put pressure on Russia, so you must change your approach and, as before, silently acquiesce to all the crimes of the Kremlin.
It is wrong to put pressure on Russia, so you must change your approach and, as before, silently acquiesce to all the crimes of the Kremlin.
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Wtf. How is it possible that some Russian oligarch gets a platform to spread whatever manipulation in the high quality Western media, 14 years into a criminal Russian war? And again the same old story convenient to Kremlin, Russia's collapse would mean catastrophe, better the devil you know etc etc
July 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Wtf. How is it possible that some Russian oligarch gets a platform to spread whatever manipulation in the high quality Western media, 14 years into a criminal Russian war? And again the same old story convenient to Kremlin, Russia's collapse would mean catastrophe, better the devil you know etc etc
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Feels like a good addition to this:
“The key to deterring Moscow lies not at the top of the escalation ladder, where nuclear weapons are in play, but on its lower rungs, where conventional weapons are what matters.”
www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/comin...
“The key to deterring Moscow lies not at the top of the escalation ladder, where nuclear weapons are in play, but on its lower rungs, where conventional weapons are what matters.”
www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/comin...
The Coming Crisis of NATO Deterrence
Nuclear guarantees cannot replace U.S. forces in Europe.
www.foreignaffairs.com
June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Feels like a good addition to this:
“The key to deterring Moscow lies not at the top of the escalation ladder, where nuclear weapons are in play, but on its lower rungs, where conventional weapons are what matters.”
www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/comin...
“The key to deterring Moscow lies not at the top of the escalation ladder, where nuclear weapons are in play, but on its lower rungs, where conventional weapons are what matters.”
www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/comin...
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I believe NATO troops should be stationed directly on the Baltic-Russia border. Only a permanent, strong presence on the frontline will deny Moscow any chance of a rapid land-grab (fait accompli). It's time for real, uncompromising Forward Defense! 🛡️🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 #NATO
May 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I believe NATO troops should be stationed directly on the Baltic-Russia border. Only a permanent, strong presence on the frontline will deny Moscow any chance of a rapid land-grab (fait accompli). It's time for real, uncompromising Forward Defense! 🛡️🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 #NATO
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Over at @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is a three-part series on the EU.
Highly recommended. www.podmasters.co.uk/origin-story
Highly recommended. www.podmasters.co.uk/origin-story
May 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Over at @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is a three-part series on the EU.
Highly recommended. www.podmasters.co.uk/origin-story
Highly recommended. www.podmasters.co.uk/origin-story
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From Berlin to Barcelona by train.
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
link.europa.eu/HGxmpv
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
link.europa.eu/HGxmpv
May 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM
From Berlin to Barcelona by train.
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
link.europa.eu/HGxmpv
Today cross-country journeys mean several bookings and risks if you miss a connection.
Let's change that.
With one ticket and full passenger rights all along your journey.
That‘s our new passenger package.
link.europa.eu/HGxmpv
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BREAKING: Unprecedented security measures have been instituted in the Kremlin in recent weeks as Vladimir Putin anticipates a possible coup or assassination attempt — including a drone strike from within.
That's according to a European intel agency:
www.occrp.org/en/news/secu...
That's according to a European intel agency:
www.occrp.org/en/news/secu...
Security Tightens Around Putin Amid Coup and Assassination Fears, According to European Intel Agency
OCCRP’s Russian partner, Important Stories, obtained a report by an EU intelligence agency that describes extreme new security measures, rising tension among security services, and fears of assassinat...
www.occrp.org
May 4, 2026 at 5:44 AM
BREAKING: Unprecedented security measures have been instituted in the Kremlin in recent weeks as Vladimir Putin anticipates a possible coup or assassination attempt — including a drone strike from within.
That's according to a European intel agency:
www.occrp.org/en/news/secu...
That's according to a European intel agency:
www.occrp.org/en/news/secu...
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The most effective enemy of Putin is Putin himself:
he did everything in order for Ukraine to have the strongest army and defence industry; for Sweden and Finland to become members of NATO; and for Russian economy and finances to start to collapse.
Well done!👏
he did everything in order for Ukraine to have the strongest army and defence industry; for Sweden and Finland to become members of NATO; and for Russian economy and finances to start to collapse.
Well done!👏
March 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The most effective enemy of Putin is Putin himself:
he did everything in order for Ukraine to have the strongest army and defence industry; for Sweden and Finland to become members of NATO; and for Russian economy and finances to start to collapse.
Well done!👏
he did everything in order for Ukraine to have the strongest army and defence industry; for Sweden and Finland to become members of NATO; and for Russian economy and finances to start to collapse.
Well done!👏
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The. Dumbest. Time. In. Human. History.
March 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The. Dumbest. Time. In. Human. History.
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The job of military scenario planner has never been harder. To an alarming degree, war and peace now depend on the whims of a handful of vain old men
A chilling, yet plausible scenario: What if Putin wins?
Imagining how the West might lose in Ukraine is a first step to avoiding disaster
econ.st
January 25, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The job of military scenario planner has never been harder. To an alarming degree, war and peace now depend on the whims of a handful of vain old men
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Some people ask, ʼHow can I help? What do you need?ʼ
And one person just wrote, ʼI sent you this, this, and this.ʼ
That’s the point.
If you know a Ukrainian – don’t ask how to help. Just do it.
It’s not about me, of course.
And one person just wrote, ʼI sent you this, this, and this.ʼ
That’s the point.
If you know a Ukrainian – don’t ask how to help. Just do it.
It’s not about me, of course.
January 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Some people ask, ʼHow can I help? What do you need?ʼ
And one person just wrote, ʼI sent you this, this, and this.ʼ
That’s the point.
If you know a Ukrainian – don’t ask how to help. Just do it.
It’s not about me, of course.
And one person just wrote, ʼI sent you this, this, and this.ʼ
That’s the point.
If you know a Ukrainian – don’t ask how to help. Just do it.
It’s not about me, of course.
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In a short book, recently translated from German, Carlo Masala draws on two years of data, research and chats with officials and military planners to offer a scenario for a Russian victory in Ukraine
A chilling, yet plausible scenario: What if Putin wins?
Imagining how the West might lose in Ukraine is a first step to avoiding disaster
econ.st
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
In a short book, recently translated from German, Carlo Masala draws on two years of data, research and chats with officials and military planners to offer a scenario for a Russian victory in Ukraine
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For the first time a Russian shadow fleet tanker was barred entry to the Baltic Sea.
The crude oil tanker "Tavian" (1095337) was denied entry to German territorial waters and was forced to turn around. The tanker is now near the coast of Norway and heading for the White Sea.
The crude oil tanker "Tavian" (1095337) was denied entry to German territorial waters and was forced to turn around. The tanker is now near the coast of Norway and heading for the White Sea.
January 15, 2026 at 9:24 PM
For the first time a Russian shadow fleet tanker was barred entry to the Baltic Sea.
The crude oil tanker "Tavian" (1095337) was denied entry to German territorial waters and was forced to turn around. The tanker is now near the coast of Norway and heading for the White Sea.
The crude oil tanker "Tavian" (1095337) was denied entry to German territorial waters and was forced to turn around. The tanker is now near the coast of Norway and heading for the White Sea.
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European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
Europe’s generals are warning people to prepare for war
But western European societies are in denial
econ.st
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
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My gut feeling is that we’re days away from an op-ed demanding Nordic nukes again
January 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
My gut feeling is that we’re days away from an op-ed demanding Nordic nukes again
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In this video, I have a conversation with @carlomasala1.bsky.social about the risk of war with Russia, the future of Nato, and the challenges to European security.
Can NATO survive a war with Russia? — with Carlo Masala
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:40 PM
In this video, I have a conversation with @carlomasala1.bsky.social about the risk of war with Russia, the future of Nato, and the challenges to European security.
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Launch success with #Galileo SAT 33 & SAT 34! 👏 Congrats to all mission teams!
With these new satellites, we strengthen Europe’s global navigation services - delivering greater precision, reliability & autonomy in space.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ym...
With these new satellites, we strengthen Europe’s global navigation services - delivering greater precision, reliability & autonomy in space.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ym...
December 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Launch success with #Galileo SAT 33 & SAT 34! 👏 Congrats to all mission teams!
With these new satellites, we strengthen Europe’s global navigation services - delivering greater precision, reliability & autonomy in space.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ym...
With these new satellites, we strengthen Europe’s global navigation services - delivering greater precision, reliability & autonomy in space.
🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ym...
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The Soviet Union's impunity for the occupation of the Baltic states in the 1940s is one of the reasons behind Putin's actions. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said.
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Soviet Union's impunity for the occupation of the Baltic states in the 1940s is one of the reasons behind Putin's actions. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said.
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
"Our history teaches us how vital accountability and reparations are for international wrongful acts”, he said
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Reuters writes that Russia’s oil and gas revenues will fall by 35% in November. In the first 11 months of the year, oil and gas income will decrease by 22% — to 8 trillion rubles. Compared to October, revenues will drop by another 7.4% (excluding cyclical payments).
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Reuters writes that Russia’s oil and gas revenues will fall by 35% in November. In the first 11 months of the year, oil and gas income will decrease by 22% — to 8 trillion rubles. Compared to October, revenues will drop by another 7.4% (excluding cyclical payments).
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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Trump’s fixation on the idea that Pu wants to end the war leads to this endless cycle of trying to set up another meeting to talk it out. He’s wasting everyone’s time, including his own. In the meantime, Ukrainians are dying. Morbid irony given his insistence he wants to save lives.
October 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump’s fixation on the idea that Pu wants to end the war leads to this endless cycle of trying to set up another meeting to talk it out. He’s wasting everyone’s time, including his own. In the meantime, Ukrainians are dying. Morbid irony given his insistence he wants to save lives.
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Good news!
#denmark seems to finally start slowing the fleet!!
This is the right step
Will #Germany do the same?
@umland.bsky.social
@rodki.bsky.social
@aussenminister.diplo.de
@agnieszka-brugger.de
@michaelroth.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
#denmark seems to finally start slowing the fleet!!
This is the right step
Will #Germany do the same?
@umland.bsky.social
@rodki.bsky.social
@aussenminister.diplo.de
@agnieszka-brugger.de
@michaelroth.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Good news!
#denmark seems to finally start slowing the fleet!!
This is the right step
Will #Germany do the same?
@umland.bsky.social
@rodki.bsky.social
@aussenminister.diplo.de
@agnieszka-brugger.de
@michaelroth.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
#denmark seems to finally start slowing the fleet!!
This is the right step
Will #Germany do the same?
@umland.bsky.social
@rodki.bsky.social
@aussenminister.diplo.de
@agnieszka-brugger.de
@michaelroth.bsky.social
@hofreiter.bsky.social
@hoanssolo.bsky.social
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It's remarkable that Merkel doesn't have the common sense to be quiet considering her absolutely disastrous period as Chancellor. She appeased Russia. That fueled Russian aggression. As a result thousands of people are dead. Those are the facts.
www.politico.eu/article/ange...
www.politico.eu/article/ange...
Merkel blasted by Baltics, Poland for suggesting they share blame for Russia’s Ukraine invasion
“I am astonished that after everything that has happened in Ukraine, she still thinks this way,” a former leader says of ex-German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
www.politico.eu
October 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
It's remarkable that Merkel doesn't have the common sense to be quiet considering her absolutely disastrous period as Chancellor. She appeased Russia. That fueled Russian aggression. As a result thousands of people are dead. Those are the facts.
www.politico.eu/article/ange...
www.politico.eu/article/ange...
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Russia's economy was bad. It is getting worse.
YouTube video by In the Bunker with Darth Putin KGB
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM