Once again I am leaving the Munich Security Conference in a low mood. Amongst all the noise, the US signalled their plans for Europe, so things are becoming clearer. But things are clearly not good.
— Gabrielius Landsbergis (@glandsbergis.bsky.social) 15 February 2025 at 20:11
This is what we now know, and what we have to do about it:🧵1/17
When Russians spread propaganda about Ukrainian elections, realize that tampering with Ukrainian elections is the only realistic way for Russia to achieve their long term ambitions.
— Andrew Perpetua (@andrewperpetua.bsky.social) 15 February 2025 at 13:48
[image or embed]
🥚🇺🇸🇺🇦 One senior Ukrainian official joked that the country’s leaders would consider nearly anything to maintain U.S. support, including a massive shipment of Ukrainian eggs. The country has an egg surplus, and leaders there are aware of their skyrocketing cost in the U.S., - WP
— MAKS 24 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 16 February 2025 at 09:17
[image or embed]
❗️But another senior Ukrainian adviser described being taken aback by the scale of what the Trump administration demanded. The person compared it to Europeans carving up African colonies in the 18th century…
— MAKS 24 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 16 February 2025 at 09:17
I made a decision long ago to not react to every thing that Trump says, because him saying anything doesn't mean something is going to happen.
But for the avoidance of doubt, if you think a surrender deal can be imposed forcefully on Ukrainians, then you don't know Ukrainians.
— Oz Katerji (@ozkaterji.bsky.social) 13 February 2025 at 07:41
Essay Pro