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@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
"Denk dat ik op de stembiljetten sta" zei Trump nog voor de verkiezingen.
De Amerikanen hebben Trump's oproep heel goed begrepen.
Uitslagen midterms 2026: volg hier live resultaten | De Morgen share.google/U8uwnMcLhg56AuR…
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I held a coordination call on addressing the aftermath of Russian strikes and restoring power supplies. Russian strikes continue virtually every day, and work to restore energy infrastructure is likewise continuing around the clock. I thank all repair crews, every energy company, the specialists of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and all the services involved that are truly working effectively for people and to ensure that cities and communities have the necessary utilities.
Unfortunately, due to repeated strikes and constant air raid alerts, repairs are taking significantly longer. But reserves of the necessary equipment have been built up, and restoration must follow every strike. We are working with our partners to replenish our reserves promptly – agreements on new energy support packages are already in place.
The situation in Kyiv is particularly difficult at the moment – people and businesses are facing power and water outages lasting many hours. The situation is also difficult in the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Vinnytsia regions, as well as in the Donetsk region, where there are extraordinary challenges due to the hostilities. There are rolling and emergency power outages in the southern regions.
But no matter how difficult things are, government agencies, regional and local authorities, and EVERY company that supplies people with electricity, heat, and water must work as swiftly and comprehensively as possible across the entire country – regardless of the ownership structure of these companies. I instructed the government and law enforcement agencies to present, by the end of the day, a list of appropriate measures to ensure full cooperation with those companies that are currently falling behind in repairs and restoration.
There was also a separate report from the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the organization of electronic warfare operations. We determined the necessary steps. I thank everyone who is truly working for people and working swiftly!
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Geert Vladimir Wilders vindt het onbegrijpelijk dat het Kabinet 1.2 miljard uittrekt om Oekraïne te helpen om de winter door te komen omdat hun energie-infrastructuur de tering in wordt gebombardeerd door Putin en ze daar letterlijk doodvriezen. Wilders is van mening dat dat geld moet worden besteed om de gasrekening van Nederlanders naar beneden te krijgen.
Hier is natuurlijk het kritieke verschil dat we hier wel verwarming hebben, niemand doodvriest, maar dat de prijzen iets duurder zijn. In Oekraïne vriezen ze letterlijk dood.
Pleurisegoïst.
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
This is a fundamental paper beyond LC
It shows that analyses comparing health records of people testing positive with those who don't (as often used with LC) yield false associations ie associations not found in a rigorous test-negative set up
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@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Hier, le mode opératoire informationnel Matryoshka, subordonné au Kremlin, a usurpé l'identité de 9 médias, dont 4 français, pour diffuser des faux récits relatifs au prétendu "centre de torture" militaire ukrainien. Cette opération de désinformation russe est débunkée ici : tf1info.fr/international/ver…
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Courage is 'being afraid yet keeping going' and it's not easy to show, when faced with death.
Nathalia remained courageous and professional until the end.
It is a tragedy that her life ended so young but hopefully her professionalism lives on for centuries to come.
R.I.P. ✈️
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
The Russians carried out a complex, massive attack overnight, aimed primarily at our critical infrastructure. And the main target was energy – power generation facilities and substations – in the Odesa, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv, and Rivne regions. In many cities and communities, emergency and unscheduled power outages are ongoing. In Kharkiv, the Russians directly struck a city clinical hospital. Seventy-three people were injured, and the cardiology department, where people were receiving treatment, was damaged.
A rescue operation has also been underway since yesterday in Komyshuvakha, in the Zaporizhzhia region. Tragically, the death toll has risen. Russia has killed 29 people. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Five people were injured. There are still people under the rubble. Rescue operations continue as far as the security situation allows – there is a threat of Russian double-tap strikes, as they always so wickedly do.
Overnight alone, the Russians launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles. And even now, the air raid alert continues, and there is a threat of new Russian missile and drone attacks.
It is very telling that all of this is happening on the day of the U.S. congressional elections. The Russians believe that America will not notice this signal from them. But such terror must be noticed and stopped. Ukraine must be helped to defend its skies, otherwise Russia will never stop its missile strikes. It is essential to help build peace honestly and reliably, and America can do that. Thank you to everyone who will not remain silent about this Russian attack. Thank you to everyone who supports the defense of Ukraine.
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Russians have released drone footage of them dropping a multi-ton guided bomb on a school in Zaporizhzhia, setting it to pop music.
This strike killed over 30 people.
This is Russian culture.
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Far too much depends on what Germany believes in and whom Germany believes in.
The United States’ role in the world may become even smaller. So Europe’s role in the world must become even greater. And without Germany, this is impossible.
Without you, freedom will surely lose.
Freedom and security in Europe have no alternative to your commitment and your strength.
Europe has no alternative to Germany. Please remember that.
From the address at the Berlin Security Conference. (1/3)
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BREAKING NEWS: VLADIMIR PUTIN LOSES U.S. HOUSE AND SENATE
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Following the catastrophic defeat of Trump supporters in the U.S., the first 20 F-35 fighter jets are set to be delivered to Ukraine as early as today—color-coordinated to match the Ukrainian "Flamingo" cruise missiles.
🤖 Made with AI
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
1. Donald Trump
3. - 5. See above
Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly bbc.in/4sGNveN
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Search and rescue operations have now been underway for three days at the site of the Russian strike on a school in the settlement of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russians used nine aerial bombs. They first struck people who had come to receive humanitarian aid, and then first responders and police officers who arrived at the scene.
All necessary services are involved. It is an extremely difficult operation, very challenging, and it is being carried out under virtually constant threat of new Russian strikes. As of now, 40 people have been reported killed. Unfortunately, some bodies have not yet been identified. My condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed. More than 30 people may still be under the rubble.
Unfortunately, there has been very little reaction from the world to this insane attack. But it, like thousands upon thousands of other war crimes Russia has committed against Ukraine and Ukrainians, demands a strong response. Evil always goes further if it is left unanswered. We count on a response – Ukraine needs air defense support right now. I am grateful to the partners who are taking such steps.
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Behind every train that sets off on its journey is the dedicated service of thousands of Ukrainian railway workers. They are the backbone of our logistics, transporting tens of thousands of people every day, ensuring connections between our cities, and maintaining Ukraine’s links with other countries.
For the fifth year of the full-scale war, railway workers have continued working despite all the dangers. Russia is literally hunting Ukrainian locomotives, passenger trains, railway stations, and repair crews. Due to the shelling, railway workers are making safety stops, but Ukrzaliznytsia’s operations have never been interrupted or blocked. And this is an exceptionally high level of professionalism that commands respect far beyond our country’s borders. They are admirably handling challenges that no other railway in the world has even come close to facing.
And these are our ordinary people, whose work keeps Ukrzaliznytsia and our logistics running. It is in the Ukrainian character to be so professional, to be courageous when necessary, to work, and to withstand immense Russian pressure through collective action and cooperation.
We are proud of our railway workers – all the men and women who work for the company. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you for your work. And we honor the memory of the railway workers who were killed in Russian strikes. It is important that their loved ones receive the support they need – from Ukrzaliznytsia and our society.
Happy Ukrainian Railway Workers’ Day!
ALT Photos: Jelle Krings
ALT Photos: Ukrzaliznytsia
ALT Photos: Ukrzaliznytsia
ALT Photos: Jelle Krings
"Denk dat ik op de stembiljetten sta" zei Trump nog voor de verkiezingen.
De Amerikanen hebben Trump's oproep heel goed begrepen.
Uitslagen midterms 2026: volg hier live resultaten | De Morgen share.google/U8uwnMcLhg56AuR…
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Je ziet ontzettend veel Russische propaganda en fake nieuws over dit onderwerp.
Onderzoeken mensen dan niets?
Wat Glenn Diesen meld klopt niets van.
Wymyślona "katownia AZOWA" pod Kijowem czyli 1:0 dla rosyjskiej propagandy.
TL:DR - żadnej katowni nie było. Nie było tortur, połamanych kręgosłupów itp. Byli za to żołnierze GN którzy po dezercji zostali wyłapani ale zgodzili się wrócić na front żeby uniknąć więzienia. Zanim wyśle się ich do jednostek są oni w przejściowych kwaterach. Czemu w domu pośrodku niczego? A bo koszary lubią odwiedzać Iskandery i Ch-101. Stąd rozproszenie bazy kwaterunkowej SZU.
Najpierw kto nakręcił całą inbę - Валентина Молода czyli Walentyna Mołoda - właścicielka gabinetu medycyny estetycznej i prorosyjska aktywistka nawołująca za "pokojem" i przeciw "podżeganiu do wojny" - wypisz wymaluj ten sam spin co u naszych krajowych onuc. Pani Walentyna przebrała się w strój ratownika ZRMu (nigdy takowym nie będąc) i skombinowała sprzedaną lata temu karetkę na fałszywych blachach która to kiedyś należała do firmy „Med-Prestiż” która to zbankrutowała w 2023 roku.
Kolejną osobą dramatu jest nastolatek który rzucał kamieniami i butelkami po czym spadł z płotu ogradzającego posesję (na który się wdrapał) i złamał kończynę. To właśnie tego nastolatka pod kocem z miną pt "ała boli" pokazywać zaczęły liczne konta na socjalach jako "torturowanego 14 latka". To musiały być bardzo szybkie tortury skoro od wdrapania się na płot i upadku do nagrania jak jest zabierany prze karetkę minęło zaledwie kilka minut. Było też parę innych osób w tym były żołnierz GN i kilku mediaworkerów.
Generalnie zaplanowana akcja która się prawie udała. Prawie ponieważ w zasadzie od razu wpuszczono część dziennikarzy do "spalonego" (w sensie ukrycia) mini-koszarowca. A w środku normalne warunki, sal tortur brak. Natomiast przy okazji całej awantury czterech żołnierzy GN którzy byli w ośrodku stwierdziło że"źle się czują" i chcą być zabrani karetką na badania. Z filmów nie wynika aby wyglądali źle lub mieli ślady pobić itp. Raczej wykorzystali okazję żeby później trafić na front. Nie potępiam - ludzkie zachowanie. Natomiast bus próbujący ich wywieźć (mimo oznaczeń GW) został zdemolowany przez zgromadzonych kilkudziesięciu ludzi jako bus "СЗЧ" od "busikizacji".
Na koniec dowódca właściwej jednostki GN oraz Budanow uspokoili sytuację.
To że całe zajście miało miejsce dosłownie pól dnia po tym jak Rosjanie zrzucili kilka szybujących półtonówek lotniczych na punkt pomocy cywilom na Zaprożu w wyniku czego zabito ponad 20 cywili zapewne nie ma nic do rzeczy. Ale jakoś tak wyszło że zamiast mówić o tym że ruscy znów mordują cywili pół internetu podnieca się prorosyjskim "glonojadem" udającym sanitariusza i nastolatkiem który spadł z płotu.
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Science faces an existential threat from the Trump administration, which means that a lot of scientists are losing their jobs. Some of us have spoken up against that, at great personal & professional cost.
I am not sure how many of my colleagues truly recognize how much danger our fields are in, much less the broader community. Our health, our food, our economy, our security, our power, our liberty…they all depend on science.
Without it, we are poorer, sicker, weaker, less competitive, dumber, and unable to thrive. Attacking science is attacking society.
In her keynote speech at IDWeek, my friend & colleague @celinegounder honored those who have put their careers on the line as a service to science & to the world in front of thousands of infectious disease experts. She kindly included me in this extraordinary group. I am so grateful to Céline for everything that she has done & continues to do for science & public health. ❤️💪
And after the elections, I am going to have a lot more to say about my own story.
open.substack.com/pub/drceli…
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Whose kids are those on Halloween at the White House wearing a Soviet uniform and traditional genocidal invaders' dress? Those are administration kids, are they not? So whose?
@dirkvanlint.bsky.social 🇺🇦 🇧🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE #NAFO retweeted
Today there was an important briefing on the results of our deep strikes in September and October. I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision and for consistently and effectively enforcing Ukraine's long-range sanctions. Every Russian strike on our cities and communities always gets our fully justified response. Russian facilities along a line stretching from Yamal to Western Siberia are now within range of our deep strikes, and we are working to ensure that our drones and missiles can reach even more distant parts of Russian territory.
We have set key priorities for the further use of Ukraine's long-range capabilities. Our deep-strike units will also be expanded, drawing on the capabilities of the Security Service of Ukraine, particularly its Alpha Special Operations Center, as well as our intelligence agencies and other components of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities are one of the real guarantees of our independence now, during this war, and they will remain one of our long-term security guarantees after it ends. We are building up our strength. Today I also spoke with the manufacturers of these weapons. Glory to Ukraine!
