April 21st, 2023. Tweets, videos, a quotation. Recommend John Mearsheimer : The WORLD Is DOOMED. Lecture is in Hungary and takes an hour but being informed is essential.

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John Joseph Mearsheimer is an American political scientist and international relations scholar, who belongs to the realist school of thought. He is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He has been described as the most influential realist of his generation.   See more on link.

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Wars are never fought for altruistic reasons. They’re usually fought for hegemony, for business. And then of course there’s the business of war.

Arundhati Roy

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Glasnost Gone

@GlasnostGone

21st April 2023

Musk’s shambolic & totally unnecessary #Twitter blue tick cull, triggers confusion and jokes. “Blue ticks – no longer a sign you can trust a Twitter account.”

https://bbc.co.uk/news/live/technology-65347198

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Bill Browder

@Billbrowder

21st April 2023

EU Parliament Demands Russia Release Kara-Murza, Navalny, Other ‘Political Prisoners’

rferl.org

EU Parliament Demands Russia Release Kara-Murza, Navalny, Other ‘Political Prisoners’

The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning the “politically motivated conviction” of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-

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Bill Browder

@Billbrowder

21st April 2023

BREAKING: UK imposes Magnitsky sanctions on two FSB agents, one judge, one prosecutor and one investigator behind the false arrest and political persecution of British-Russian national Vladimir Kara-Murza – http://GOV.UK

gov.uk UK sanctions FSB agents and Russian investigators behind arrest of British-Russian national… Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has sanctioned five individuals connected to the poisoning and arrest of politician and journalist
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Stephen Kinnock

@SKinnock

I am honoured to call

@vkaramurza

my friend, he is the bravest man I know. Today I reminded the Minister that he is a British citizen. Why is it that the UK govt has failed to sanction the 29 officials who persecuted him whilst the US, Canada and Latvia have acted decisively?

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Garry Kasparov

@Kasparov63

20th April 2023

It’s a war, and claiming neutrality means siding with the aggressor, whether you are a nation, a federation, or an athlete. Allowing Russia to use sports as a propaganda platform is corrupt and immoral, unless the IOC surprises us.

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Real Sports

@RealSportsHBO

20th April 2023

Should the IOC allow Russian athletes to compete at the upcoming Paris Olympics? #RealSports host Bryant Gumbel discusses the issue with Russian pro-democracy activist @Kasparov63 and the president of the Council on Foreign Relations @RichardHaass. Stream now on @hbomax.

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Mikhail Khodorkovsky Retweeted

The Ark

@KovchegLive

There are more than 500 political prisoners in Russia, many of whom are prosecuted for opposing the war. Their only way of communication with the world outside the prison is through letters. That’s why letter-writing events are held monthly all over the world:

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The Africa Report

@TheAfricaReport

CAR’s President Touadérar was not happy after the Americans asked Bangui break off its partnership with #Wagner’s mercenaries, currently under the direction of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

theafricareport.com CAR, Chad, Sudan…How the CIA wants to push Wagner and Prigozhin off the continent Bill Burns’ anti-Wagner Group crusade carries over into Central Africa, where his lifelong diplomacy skills will be put to the test.

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Herry Napitupulu

@HerryNapit

#Ukraine is for Ukrainians. #Sudan is for Sudanese. #Syria is for the Syrian people. Tell Putin, Prigozhin, Russians, Russian Army, and Russia’s Wagner Group to keep out of Ukraine, Sudan & Syria Syrians throwing stones at Z Nazi Ruzzia vehicle #RussiaUkraineWar

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NEXTA

@nexta_tv

#Ukrainian intelligence planned strikes against #Russian military and #Wagner PMC mercenaries in #Syria, writes The Washington Post, citing leaked Pentagon documents. According to the publication, by such actions, the Ukrainian military hoped to force #Russia to transfer part of its forces from Ukraine to Syria.

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost

21st April 2023

Exclusive: Last winter, Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate proposed striking Russian troops and Wagner mercenaries in Syria, before President Volodymyr Zelensky directed a halt to the operations. https://wapo.st/3LfEMw2

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The Telegraph

@Telegraph

21st April 2023

With tensions running high between Wagner mercenaries and Russia’s army, Putin’s divide and conquer style of rule risks failure in Ukraine. Here’s

@DomNicholls

‘s analysis so far  https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202

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The Lead CNN

@TheLeadCNN

20th April 2023

Exclusive: Evidence emerges of Russia’s private Wagner mercenary group arming militia leaders battling Sudan’s army

@nimaelbagir

reports

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The Local Switzerland

@TheLocalSwitz

21st April 2023

Switzerland on Thursday added Russia’s Wagner mercenary group to its sanctions list following a similar move by the European Union last week.

thelocal.ch Switzerland sanctions Russia’s Wagner group Switzerland on Thursday added Russia’s Wagner mercenary group to its sanctions list following a similar move by the European Union last

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Ammar Ali Jan

@ammaralijan

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After opium wars, China faced 100 years of humiliation at hands of the West. At time of communist revolution, China was one of the poorest countries in the world. Today, China has lifted 850 million ppl out of poverty & is poised to overtake US economically by 2026. Phenomenal!

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Euan MacDonald Retweeted

Oleksii Reznikov

@oleksiireznikov

21st April 2023

#Ramstein 11 has started. Over 50 countries are participating. Shared values, a friendly atmosphere, a focus on results.

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Visegrád 24

@visegrad24

BREAKING: The European Parliament just voted in support of the EU’s new Migration Pact. It will take away national sovereignty from member states & allow the European Commission to allocate any size of “mandatory migrant relocation quotas” for all states

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The Moscow Times

@MoscowTimes

21st April 2023

“It is time to make the appropriate decision,” Zelensky said, speaking at a press conference with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg Thursday.

themoscowtimes.com

Zelensky Presses NATO on Membership, Long-Range Weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday pressed NATO to invite Ukraine to join the military alliance, while also calling for more shipments of fighter jets and long-range weapons.

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Glasnost Gone

@GlasnostGone

21st April 2023

Putin’s a fading dictator. He’s lost touch with what’s happening inside & outside . He thought Russia’s armed forces were modern & professional – They ain’t. He thought the world would ignore his invasion of #Ukraine – They didn’t. And now hello #NATO 

theguardian.com All Nato members have agreed Ukraine will join, says Stoltenberg Secretary general says countries have agreed Kyiv will join military alliance when war with Russia is over

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Mike Hudema

@MikeHudema

21st April 2023

Worst April heat wave in Asian history ongoing in more than a dozen countries. 44.0C in Pakistan 43.5C in India 43.4C in Thailand 43.3C in Myanmar 41.7C in Bangladesh 42C in Central Asia. It’s APRIL! There is no time to wait. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables

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Bill Browder

@Billbrowder

21st April 2023

For 10 years after Sergei Magnitsky’s death, the UK did nothing. It was only when

@DominicRaab

was Foreign Secretary that the impasse was broken and the Magnitsky Act was enacted. He should be commended for breaking the impenetrable barrier of UK bureaucracy instead of settling

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Dominic Raab

@DominicRaab

21st April 2023

My resignation statement.

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Dénes Törteli 

@DenesTorteli

21st April 2023

President Zelensky: “The world and our striving for peace are stronger than any aggressor! The Ukrainian Peace Formula is addressed primarily to the world – and this is its strength. It is addressed to everyone who can participate in the implementation of specific points of the… Show more

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Intermarium 24

@intermarium24

21st April 2023

A new batch of 109 drones has arrived in #Bakhmut  #Ukraine #UkraineWillWin #Ukrainian #RussiaIsCollapsing #RussiaisATerroistState

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Novaya Gazeta Europe

@novayagazeta_en

Rafael Yaghobzadeh

@rafyag

is a French photojournalist who has travelled to many active combat zones. As part of our Eyes of War project, we talked to him about his experience covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is what he told us:

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US Embassy Brussels

@usembbrussels

Ukraine’s children are being stolen from their homes by Russia. These children are transferred to reeducation camps where they are indoctrinated and sent to live with strangers in Russia. #TakenFromUkraine

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Ukrainian Community in Ireland Retweeted

Vicar St

@Vicar_Street

21st April 2023

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 This is an evening not to be missed! Join

@FightingWordsIE

,

@irishredcross

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@UkrainianAction

+ over 25 artists from Ireland and Ukraine at Vicar Street on Monday, 24 April Tickets on sale ~ https://bit.ly/3H1MGXf

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