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Perhaps I’ll write such reminders occasionally. I’m based in Kyiv. I show you life here, the culture, and the beauty of Ukraine. I want you to see what is hidden beyond the headlines of war. Since February 24, 2022, I have called every coffee I drink warcoffee.

Pratchettism.

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It's not like he was doing an actual job.

A high-level Emirati government delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

Driving the Golden Spike May 10, 1869. Lincoln's national infrastructure project came to fruition a few years after his death. We enjoyed the visit, but you have to want to see it. Nothing much else nearby.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sunday Sermon.

Morning coffee. Today will be another hot & humid one, with "feels like" temps into the 100's. The real weather news here was that a short but intense storm hit yesterday with microbursts downing tree limbs that blocked roads and knocked out power. We got almost 1/2" of rain in just a few minutes.

A transgender Tamil immigrant from India, who is in Scotland on a student visa, has been elected as a member of the Scottish Parliament. www.financialexpress.com/worl...

I've wondered why "true crime" hogs so much TV time. This thread has an explanation.

TAYLOR: NATO should be very interested in having Ukraine join. Ukraine has shown that it can stop Russians. That proves Ukraine can do exactly what NATO is designed to do: stop, deter, and fight Russians if they attack. So NATO would be much stronger with Ukraine as a member.

BIG: Hezbollah FPV drone strikes target Israeli Iron Dome launchers and its crews at the Jal al-Allam site on the border area.

It was only yesterday when I said that the war in Ukraine unleashed by Russia is entering its final stage. Then, only a few hours later Putin announced that the war is "coming to an end".

WSJ - Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran. www.wsj.com/world/middle-east...

just can’t imagine how it must feel for those who hoped to see their loved ones after the POWs exchange this weekend 💔 outright cruelty

If you told me four years ago that I’d be watching videos of a shotgun-mounted Ukrainian drone mercilessly shooting down a swarm of russian drones, I would have laughed. Yet, here we are.

Nine years ago this month, the Chicago Tribune asked me to take a survey about its operations. But when I got to this question, I could only laugh. Do you … agree?

💲🛩️ The FBI Director’s G5 (tail: N708JH) returns from Portland, Oregon to Joint Base Andrews on Mother's Day. Whatever Ka$h was doing in Rose City, he's done doing it 👀

Pu said Schroder should be Europe's negotiator w russia. I wish everyone realized how ridiculous this is. Ru doesn't want to negotiate but to return to cultivating corrupt agents who betray Europe and freedom for russian gas. But unfortunately, Schroder-like politicians are waiting in the wings

HODGES: Unfortunately, I don’t see current U.S. administration doing anything to help Ukraine. They constantly take Kremlin’s side. They still echo Kremlin talking points, which is unbelievable to me. Vance brags that their proudest accomplishment was stopping aid to Ukraine.

Ukrainian MiG-29s struck positions of Russian drone operators in the occupied part of Kherson region. #Ukraine

A top-secret intelligence school operates in Russia based at Bauman University. Journalists from The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Le Monde, and others have discovered a secret faculty at one of Russia's most prestigious technical universities — the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

We are witnessing a revolution in unmanned warfare, and Europe is falling behind. Russia is gaining a technical advantage every single day. If we want to close this gap, we need to fund and build directly with Ukraine. We need their speed and combat experience

This is a Ukrainian village Liutivka this morning, after Russian drones bombed it. On 2nd day of a ‘ceasefire’. This is why we don’t believe in deals with Russia .

A Tiger Moth and a Fairchild M-62A-3 in the skies today over the Netherlands. The two aircraft have a combined age of 164 years. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3f...

A Ukrainian-American Hornet drone struck Russian troops, with Ukrainian forces saying the same system is used by Azov to cut Russian logistics in the deep rear. Two Russian soldiers were reportedly killed. #Ukraine

Justice instead of punishment. Gift link.

PLA soldier breaking down crying after some 14 year old on the street pointed at him and shouted "why do you have a vagina on your head"

Putin got his safe parade because Kyiv prioritized the prisoner exchange. Now that the pathetic spectacle is over, Russia is already threatening to back out. This is why no deal with Moscow can ever be trusted, especially any deal on ending the war

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PROF. GALEOTTI: Gerhard Schröder is bought and paid for by Kremlin. So clearly, Putin is pitching most Russia-friendly negotiator. This is classic Putin. He tries to sound reasonable, but he frames any potential dialogue in terms most comfortable to him.

Happy Mother’s Day from AC Spark Plug (1958)—the electronics division of General Motors: “This is the Mrs. behind the Missile. On these two pages, you will read how she has solved one of the greatest problems in the development of guided missiles today.” (Hint: it has nothing to do with missiles)

Video: New Comet and Chaser USV by BlackSea Technologies Naval News had the opportunity to BlackSea Technologies, about their Comet and Chaser unmanned surface vehicles (USV), with initial production articles on display at Sea Air Space 2026 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

I bet this chap is called Spot?

Jose loves to stretch out on my lap and make air biscuits. He stretched some more and fell off shortly after this picture was taken.

There is no such thing as an amicable divorce from Russia. Russia is the pathological toxic partner who comes back to shoot you out of jealously that 3 years after the divorce you might have gone on a date with someone else.

Good morning team! A history of Mothers' Day for mothers who aren't going to take it any more.

youtu.be/xy7m7mCX1TQ?.... Stay united #Canada #Cdnpol #Never51

❗️Russian drones in direction of Sumy , Ukraine, detected . Air raid siren alert is on

Embroidered paintings from Poltava 🇺🇦 Just take a look. I always try to show you what impressed me most. You can find them on Instagram as knit2art

Even Israel clearly isn’t prepared for the threat of FPV drones, especially fibre-optic ones that can’t be jammed. Europe’s readiness is sadly even worse. The near-complete lack of cope cages in photos or videos of recent exercises in Europe worries me

🥴 During a press conference, Putin accused Ukraine of sabotaging prisoner exchanges and threatened Armenia with an “Ukrainian scenario” due to its European integration efforts. Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/putin-sets-c...

1/ A new military treaty between Russia and Nicaragua has gone into force, enabling Russia to base troops, special forces, and surveillance facilities in the Central American country. However, warns a warblogger, it's now potentially Russia's last strongpoint in the Americas. ⬇️

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Russia has not changed its goals in Ukraine. Turning it into a demilitarized puppet state was the original plan, and it remains the strategic goal today. We simply cannot accept that. Russia deserves nothing for its unprovoked aggression

Vovchansk today is nothing but scorched ruins along the frontline. Russia destroyed every school, every church, every neighborhood, every home. It stole lives and dreams. Forever and for nothing.

So, Russian drones wounded a 3 y.o. kid this early morning . A 3 year old kid. On a day of a supposed ceasefire. I have nothing more to add.

Moment of the Hornet kamikaze drone strike on a Russian UAZ-469. As claimed two Russians were killed as a result.

🧊✈️ HONDURAS ⛓️🌎 😲 A GlobalX jet (tail: N316NV) departs Louisiana, trafficking chained humans to San Pedro Sula 🇭🇳

Russia has again violated its own the ceasefire‼️ - In Sumy region one person injured as a result of shelling. - In Zaporizhzhia and surrounding areas 780 Russian strikes hit 33 settlements. One person killed, three more wounded.

”The latest breaking point for the penthouse set: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to tax their pieds-à-terre worth more than $5mn.” Truly horrible communism to have to pay extra tax on second homes worth more than $5 million

Rings true. Unfortunately the Russian USVs remain a threat, but their tempo and effectiveness is likely reduced for the time being.

Gerhard Schröder is one of Europe’s biggest traitors. He works for Russia and therefore can’t serve as a mediator

On Mother's Day, please spare a thought for Ukrainian mothers. They fight, rescue, care, love, shield — all under the russian bombs and missiles. In Ukraine, being a mother means making impossible choices every single day. Photo after the russian attack on children's hospital Okhmatdyt in 2024.

The second hearing in the trial of defendant Atef Najib has commenced before the Fourth Criminal Court at the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

❗️Putin aide Ushakov said any settlement in Ukraine will remain fruitless without the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas, even after 10 rounds of talks. The Russian presidential aide framed Moscow’s demand as a condition for progress in negotiations. #Russia

Four years ago I was sitting in Rostov-on-Don during my prisoner exchange, back then, the idea Ukraine could pressure Russia itself, shut airports, strike oil infrastructure and force Moscow onto the defensive felt almost unimaginable. How times have changed. youtu.be/RDju-q82_QI?...

The great irony of ”Victory Day” is that today’s Russia is the closest thing to Nazi Germany’s successor. Putin just uses Victory Day to mask a modern fascist state

Russia increased its use of Molniya and Lancet drones across southern Ukraine in recent weeks, Southern Defense Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said. He said daily drone use in the south rose to 2,500, including 700-800 Molniyas and Lancets. #Ukraine

This is a rescuers’ car after Russian drone attacked it this morning in Dnipropetrovsk area just right when rescuers came to help people . A driver was wounded, he was hospitalised . 2nd day of a supposed ‘ceasefire’ goes as planned ,

"Double holiday" 😂

"Double holiday" 😂

1/ With Donald Trump ("our Trumpushka") increasingly seen as irrelevant to the war in Ukraine, Russian warbloggers are increasingly calling for "demonstrative strikes" on the EU, UK and Canada to force them to cease support for Ukraine and negotiate a peace settlement. ⬇️

“Defence minister Boris Pistorius is planning a trip to Washington to revive Germany’s offer to buy the long-range systems, that was first submitted in July last year and to which the US has yet to respond”

Well that’s nice. Have a good Sunday everyone.

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1/ If yesterday's Victory Day parade had been a true reflection of Russia's frontline army as it is now, it would have been a chaotic display of battered vehicles, motorbikes, exhausted soldiers on crutches, and donkeys. A Russian warblogger imagines how it could have been. ⬇️

@rickhm.bsky.social I'm proud of Ryder. He is playing in First Division with a team that made the Grand Final last year. Winning over the team manager already.

⚡️ Slovak PM Fico after Moscow visit: Zelenskyy should call Putin

Realistically, there's very little prospect of a lasting #ceasefire, and #Russia appears to be using the operational pause to move more forces into place for renewed assaults.

Ukraine’s Ratel ground robotic system launched an FPV drone from an integrated launch module. Video shows the platform can carry at least 4 launch compartments for FPV drones, turning the UGV into a mobile drone carrier. #Ukraine

Russian forces attacked emergency workers in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a 23-year-old rescuer. DSNS said Russian troops deliberately targeted a fire-rescue vehicle, hitting personnel responding under threat. #Ukraine

A Russian soldier advancing toward the frontline inside a tent, using it as a cover from drones and thermal cameras, gets struck by a thermal-imaging kamikaze drone.

Watching the Red Square parade is like seeing a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Russia is a fascist power pretending to be a moral hero. They are using the memory of the past to justify their own Nazi-style invasion today

youtu.be/Jku2ln2mvnw?... #News #Aus #UKpol

🔥🚂 ATESH partisans conducted a successful sabotage operation on a railway section in Lipetsk region. ❗️During the mission, underground fighters destroyed a freight electric locomotive used by the occupiers to transport military equipment. Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/atesh-partis...

⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — MAY 10, 2026 (1/3) ■ Engagements and casualties below the 7-day average; no confirmed territorial changes ■ Equipment losses also below average, except for ground robotic systems ■ ... 📈 See dashboard for full data: datastudio.google.com/s/qurJsWSKwaQ

Greetings from Kyiv. Today, I’m sending warm hugs to all mothers. Even if Mother’s Day falls on another date in your country, mothers deserve to be celebrated every day. Flowers from Ukraine for you

BIG: Syria carried out its first Visa and Mastercard transaction in over 15 years. The milestone reconnects Syria to the global financial system after years of sanctions-driven isolation.

🇫🇮🇺🇦 Zelensky: As always, a good conversation with Alex Stubb. We coordinated positions ahead of this week's meetings and talks. It is important that interaction in Europe remains strong, and now there are new prospects for cooperation.

Today is Mother’s Day in Ukraine. Wishing all mothers love and happiness.

The Regime in the Wild, for Sir David Attenborough www.youtube.com/shorts/IZkRj...

There is no glory in Moscow, only hypocrisy. A regime that behaves like the Nazis marches to celebrate defeating them. Russia is a fascist state through and through, and no amount of propaganda can hide that reality

A Ukrainian drone armed with a recoilless shotgun, hunting and shooting down Russian UAVs. #Ukraine

Operators of Ukraine’s 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment used a domestic Bulava loitering munition to destroy Russian targets. Strikes destroyed a fuel tanker, two trucks and a LAT vehicle. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s Apachi drone battalion of the 81st Airmobile Brigade repelled a Russian motorcycle assault on the Sloviansk axis, destroying a 16-bike column. Commander Oleksandr Denysov said every motorcycle was destroyed and every attacker killed before reaching the line. #Ukraine

‼️ Ukraine's General Staff reports nearly 150 Russian attacks during "truce"

🇺🇦🙏 The most important thing is not to forget about the missing people and those who are still in captivity. Every day, there kills, and our guys are really dying, not having waited for an exchange. #NoPeaceWithoutJustice Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/mission-surv...

#GeorgiaProtests Day 529 🇬🇪🇪🇺 @protest24.bsky.social

France Is Going After Elon Musk and He Can't Escape It www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piit...

New images emerged from the recently formed Russian 2nd Lada Armored Division. #Russia

The US imposed sanctions on Chinese satellite firms accused of supporting Iran. The State Department said The Earth Eye, MizarVision and Chang Guang Satellite Technology provided Tehran with satellite imagery showing US troop positions in the Middle East. #Iran

❗️Slovakian PM Fico said Zelensky should call Putin himself if he is interested in talks. The prime minister added he carried Zelensky’s message to Moscow after Zelensky told him in Armenia he was ready to meet Putin in any format. #Slovakia