Veronique Christophe
@verochristo1.bsky.social
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
A. Einstein
A. Einstein
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Russia's FM Lavrov has today said "There is no material benefit for Russia from dialogue with the United States yet, and none is expected."
So once again, Putin pretends to be interested in peace then shuts it down.
So once again, Putin pretends to be interested in peace then shuts it down.
September 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Russia's FM Lavrov has today said "There is no material benefit for Russia from dialogue with the United States yet, and none is expected."
So once again, Putin pretends to be interested in peace then shuts it down.
So once again, Putin pretends to be interested in peace then shuts it down.
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Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights: Oleshky has turned into a deadly trap, as Russia has once again ignored the norms of IHL and basic humanity.
September 16, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights: Oleshky has turned into a deadly trap, as Russia has once again ignored the norms of IHL and basic humanity.
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Trump is going to continue trying to blame Ukraine for the global energy crisis he created by starting a new war with Iran on Feb 28th. Here are the charts showing he is full of BS.
September 16, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Trump is going to continue trying to blame Ukraine for the global energy crisis he created by starting a new war with Iran on Feb 28th. Here are the charts showing he is full of BS.
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Tomorrow's the big day. Celebrate democracy by helping us get your eligible friends and neighbors registered for their next trip to the ballot box!
Go to www.vote.org and visit handsoffourvote.net to learn more about how to make sure the will of the people prevails in November.
#handsoffourvote
Go to www.vote.org and visit handsoffourvote.net to learn more about how to make sure the will of the people prevails in November.
#handsoffourvote
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Register to vote. Check your registration status. Get your absentee ballot. Fast, free, easy, secure, nonpartisan.
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September 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Tomorrow's the big day. Celebrate democracy by helping us get your eligible friends and neighbors registered for their next trip to the ballot box!
Go to www.vote.org and visit handsoffourvote.net to learn more about how to make sure the will of the people prevails in November.
#handsoffourvote
Go to www.vote.org and visit handsoffourvote.net to learn more about how to make sure the will of the people prevails in November.
#handsoffourvote
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A Ukrainian mother in the Odesa region holds her young children tight while enduring another night of heavy Russian strikes.
September 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
A Ukrainian mother in the Odesa region holds her young children tight while enduring another night of heavy Russian strikes.
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Odesa today... Without further ado. And yes, the russians did it.
September 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Odesa today... Without further ado. And yes, the russians did it.
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Ahead of Sweden’s Sept. 13 election, Swedish intelligence disrupted Russian bot operations spreading fake news to erode trust in democratic systems.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Ahead of Sweden’s Sept. 13 election, Swedish intelligence disrupted Russian bot operations spreading fake news to erode trust in democratic systems.
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Today, the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky marks 942 years.
Cut off from aid, ~1,700 residents endure drone attacks, mined roads, extreme food and medicine shortages, and unburied dead.
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Cut off from aid, ~1,700 residents endure drone attacks, mined roads, extreme food and medicine shortages, and unburied dead.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Today, the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky marks 942 years.
Cut off from aid, ~1,700 residents endure drone attacks, mined roads, extreme food and medicine shortages, and unburied dead.
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Cut off from aid, ~1,700 residents endure drone attacks, mined roads, extreme food and medicine shortages, and unburied dead.
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A russian missile destroyed the apartment of Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska’s family.
At least 38 people were injured in that attack on Odesa, including a 5-month-old baby.
Help prevent these war crimes — donate to air defenses:
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
At least 38 people were injured in that attack on Odesa, including a 5-month-old baby.
Help prevent these war crimes — donate to air defenses:
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
September 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
A russian missile destroyed the apartment of Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska’s family.
At least 38 people were injured in that attack on Odesa, including a 5-month-old baby.
Help prevent these war crimes — donate to air defenses:
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
At least 38 people were injured in that attack on Odesa, including a 5-month-old baby.
Help prevent these war crimes — donate to air defenses:
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
"Everyone can do something!" 💙💛 ⬇️
🛻 Each #NAFO truck like these lasts 3 days to 3 months. And saves, on average, 25 to 50 lives.
Together with @69thsb.bsky.social, help us bring 2 additional ones to the defenders.
Not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something!
🎯 Campaign link below 👇
Together with @69thsb.bsky.social, help us bring 2 additional ones to the defenders.
Not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something!
🎯 Campaign link below 👇
September 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM
"Everyone can do something!" 💙💛 ⬇️
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🚨 BREAKING: One killed, nine injured—including a 12-year-old girl—after Russian drones struck residential buildings in Kyiv, causing severe fires.
Emergency services are on the scene searching through the rubble.
Emergency services are on the scene searching through the rubble.
September 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
🚨 BREAKING: One killed, nine injured—including a 12-year-old girl—after Russian drones struck residential buildings in Kyiv, causing severe fires.
Emergency services are on the scene searching through the rubble.
Emergency services are on the scene searching through the rubble.
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A night at the front through the eyes of Ukraine’s defenders.
Dreadful, intense and soaked with danger.
Let all our warriors live through the darkness to see the light of day.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Dreadful, intense and soaked with danger.
Let all our warriors live through the darkness to see the light of day.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
September 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A night at the front through the eyes of Ukraine’s defenders.
Dreadful, intense and soaked with danger.
Let all our warriors live through the darkness to see the light of day.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Dreadful, intense and soaked with danger.
Let all our warriors live through the darkness to see the light of day.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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🇺🇦 This patch on a Ukrainian soldier’s sleeve says it all: one flag for his nation, one for the union he chose.
🇺🇦 wasn’t invaded for threatening russia, but for turning toward Europe. That choice is also mine. As a European, I support Ukraine.
Join our fundraiser 🛻 ⤵️
🇺🇦 wasn’t invaded for threatening russia, but for turning toward Europe. That choice is also mine. As a European, I support Ukraine.
Join our fundraiser 🛻 ⤵️
September 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM
🇺🇦 This patch on a Ukrainian soldier’s sleeve says it all: one flag for his nation, one for the union he chose.
🇺🇦 wasn’t invaded for threatening russia, but for turning toward Europe. That choice is also mine. As a European, I support Ukraine.
Join our fundraiser 🛻 ⤵️
🇺🇦 wasn’t invaded for threatening russia, but for turning toward Europe. That choice is also mine. As a European, I support Ukraine.
Join our fundraiser 🛻 ⤵️
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🫶 “I’m creating the life of my dreams.” Saw this on a mirror in a bombed-out coffee shop in Kyiv.
After another night under missiles, kids went back to school anyway this morning. All I wish for them is to get to create that life.
Together, let's support the defenders ⤵️
After another night under missiles, kids went back to school anyway this morning. All I wish for them is to get to create that life.
Together, let's support the defenders ⤵️
September 1, 2026 at 6:39 AM
🫶 “I’m creating the life of my dreams.” Saw this on a mirror in a bombed-out coffee shop in Kyiv.
After another night under missiles, kids went back to school anyway this morning. All I wish for them is to get to create that life.
Together, let's support the defenders ⤵️
After another night under missiles, kids went back to school anyway this morning. All I wish for them is to get to create that life.
Together, let's support the defenders ⤵️
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I do believe that we can (and should) notice beauty even in challenging times.
It won’t heal us or work magic.
But beauty can be something positive we need right now.
Seen in Kyiv.
It won’t heal us or work magic.
But beauty can be something positive we need right now.
Seen in Kyiv.
August 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I do believe that we can (and should) notice beauty even in challenging times.
It won’t heal us or work magic.
But beauty can be something positive we need right now.
Seen in Kyiv.
It won’t heal us or work magic.
But beauty can be something positive we need right now.
Seen in Kyiv.
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❤️🩹 Kyiv, day 3 of sustained air raids.
russia's hit list: supermarkets, bookstore chains, a toy retailer's depot, a candy warehouse.
They want the Western public to get used to it. Ukraine doesn't need our pity. It needs our refusal to get used to this. And trucks. Pitch in! ⤵️
russia's hit list: supermarkets, bookstore chains, a toy retailer's depot, a candy warehouse.
They want the Western public to get used to it. Ukraine doesn't need our pity. It needs our refusal to get used to this. And trucks. Pitch in! ⤵️
August 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM
❤️🩹 Kyiv, day 3 of sustained air raids.
russia's hit list: supermarkets, bookstore chains, a toy retailer's depot, a candy warehouse.
They want the Western public to get used to it. Ukraine doesn't need our pity. It needs our refusal to get used to this. And trucks. Pitch in! ⤵️
russia's hit list: supermarkets, bookstore chains, a toy retailer's depot, a candy warehouse.
They want the Western public to get used to it. Ukraine doesn't need our pity. It needs our refusal to get used to this. And trucks. Pitch in! ⤵️
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Today is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
114,000 Ukrainians are missing. Behind every number is a family still waiting.
For over a decade, russia has abducted Ukrainians and hidden their fate.
We remember them. We keep fighting to bring them home.
114,000 Ukrainians are missing. Behind every number is a family still waiting.
For over a decade, russia has abducted Ukrainians and hidden their fate.
We remember them. We keep fighting to bring them home.
August 30, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Today is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
114,000 Ukrainians are missing. Behind every number is a family still waiting.
For over a decade, russia has abducted Ukrainians and hidden their fate.
We remember them. We keep fighting to bring them home.
114,000 Ukrainians are missing. Behind every number is a family still waiting.
For over a decade, russia has abducted Ukrainians and hidden their fate.
We remember them. We keep fighting to bring them home.
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The damage to American security and prosperity from Trump’s trade war with Canada extends well beyond this bilateral relationship.
Many leaders and societies, especially in democratic countries, are fed up with being bullied.
My latest Substack: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-free-w...
Many leaders and societies, especially in democratic countries, are fed up with being bullied.
My latest Substack: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-free-w...
The Free World Is Done With Trump the Bully
Canada is standing up to Trump. Other American allies may soon follow.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com
August 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The damage to American security and prosperity from Trump’s trade war with Canada extends well beyond this bilateral relationship.
Many leaders and societies, especially in democratic countries, are fed up with being bullied.
My latest Substack: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-free-w...
Many leaders and societies, especially in democratic countries, are fed up with being bullied.
My latest Substack: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/the-free-w...
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This table is reserved for those who fought and died for Ukraine.
Today is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.
Cafes, bookstores, restaurants, you name it, reserve one Memory Table for them.
The bookstore I visited today had one, too. 🌻
Today is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.
Cafes, bookstores, restaurants, you name it, reserve one Memory Table for them.
The bookstore I visited today had one, too. 🌻
August 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
This table is reserved for those who fought and died for Ukraine.
Today is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.
Cafes, bookstores, restaurants, you name it, reserve one Memory Table for them.
The bookstore I visited today had one, too. 🌻
Today is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.
Cafes, bookstores, restaurants, you name it, reserve one Memory Table for them.
The bookstore I visited today had one, too. 🌻
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🐾 A soldier paints his unit's adopted strays on pages of old soviet propaganda, burnt for warmth at the front.
Now russia is systematically burning 🇺🇦's publishing houses.
One fire gave life, the other is trying to erase a culture.
Fund the unit defending it! 🙏 See below ⤵️
Now russia is systematically burning 🇺🇦's publishing houses.
One fire gave life, the other is trying to erase a culture.
Fund the unit defending it! 🙏 See below ⤵️
August 29, 2026 at 8:29 AM
🐾 A soldier paints his unit's adopted strays on pages of old soviet propaganda, burnt for warmth at the front.
Now russia is systematically burning 🇺🇦's publishing houses.
One fire gave life, the other is trying to erase a culture.
Fund the unit defending it! 🙏 See below ⤵️
Now russia is systematically burning 🇺🇦's publishing houses.
One fire gave life, the other is trying to erase a culture.
Fund the unit defending it! 🙏 See below ⤵️
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Year 4+. This 🇺🇦 flag's still flying over a city hall in a quiet 🇧🇪 town.
Belgians around me are still all in: convoys, medical kits, trucks, winter gear, Starlink...
We are not giving up. And this is just me, in my tiny country. How's yours?
🙏🏻 Boost, share, donate:
www.help99.co/patches/belg...
Belgians around me are still all in: convoys, medical kits, trucks, winter gear, Starlink...
We are not giving up. And this is just me, in my tiny country. How's yours?
🙏🏻 Boost, share, donate:
www.help99.co/patches/belg...
August 28, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Year 4+. This 🇺🇦 flag's still flying over a city hall in a quiet 🇧🇪 town.
Belgians around me are still all in: convoys, medical kits, trucks, winter gear, Starlink...
We are not giving up. And this is just me, in my tiny country. How's yours?
🙏🏻 Boost, share, donate:
www.help99.co/patches/belg...
Belgians around me are still all in: convoys, medical kits, trucks, winter gear, Starlink...
We are not giving up. And this is just me, in my tiny country. How's yours?
🙏🏻 Boost, share, donate:
www.help99.co/patches/belg...
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You may know (or not) that I’ve been keeping a diary since the first minutes of the full-scale war.
It’s a standalone document I never share, where I write letters to someone in the future.
My point is that what we are all doing now will be judged in the future. We often forget about that.
It’s a standalone document I never share, where I write letters to someone in the future.
My point is that what we are all doing now will be judged in the future. We often forget about that.
August 28, 2026 at 6:58 AM
You may know (or not) that I’ve been keeping a diary since the first minutes of the full-scale war.
It’s a standalone document I never share, where I write letters to someone in the future.
My point is that what we are all doing now will be judged in the future. We often forget about that.
It’s a standalone document I never share, where I write letters to someone in the future.
My point is that what we are all doing now will be judged in the future. We often forget about that.
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❤️🩹 Life keeps going on in Kyiv, even amid constant bombardments and air raid alerts.
August 27, 2026 at 7:37 PM
❤️🩹 Life keeps going on in Kyiv, even amid constant bombardments and air raid alerts.
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🎨 What do you see first, the Monet-soft light or the tank?
A Ukrainian artist painted this field between rotations, exactly as he saw it: beautiful, yet altered by war.
We’re funding a truck for the brigade defending these landscapes.
🙏 Help us deliver! See link below ⤵️
A Ukrainian artist painted this field between rotations, exactly as he saw it: beautiful, yet altered by war.
We’re funding a truck for the brigade defending these landscapes.
🙏 Help us deliver! See link below ⤵️
August 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM
🎨 What do you see first, the Monet-soft light or the tank?
A Ukrainian artist painted this field between rotations, exactly as he saw it: beautiful, yet altered by war.
We’re funding a truck for the brigade defending these landscapes.
🙏 Help us deliver! See link below ⤵️
A Ukrainian artist painted this field between rotations, exactly as he saw it: beautiful, yet altered by war.
We’re funding a truck for the brigade defending these landscapes.
🙏 Help us deliver! See link below ⤵️
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🫂 You funded Truck #1 in just seven days. Incredible.
The 159th Brigade's response: "Can we get one more?"
One of their assault units now urgently needs a second #NAFO truck.
🎯 €20.5k / €41k raised (50%)
Halfway there! Share and boost, or donate if you can 🫶
See link below 🙏
The 159th Brigade's response: "Can we get one more?"
One of their assault units now urgently needs a second #NAFO truck.
🎯 €20.5k / €41k raised (50%)
Halfway there! Share and boost, or donate if you can 🫶
See link below 🙏
August 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM
🫂 You funded Truck #1 in just seven days. Incredible.
The 159th Brigade's response: "Can we get one more?"
One of their assault units now urgently needs a second #NAFO truck.
🎯 €20.5k / €41k raised (50%)
Halfway there! Share and boost, or donate if you can 🫶
See link below 🙏
The 159th Brigade's response: "Can we get one more?"
One of their assault units now urgently needs a second #NAFO truck.
🎯 €20.5k / €41k raised (50%)
Halfway there! Share and boost, or donate if you can 🫶
See link below 🙏