Putin has made it clear he doesn’t see Ukrainians as an independent nation. Until that belief changes, tragically, this war is likely to continue. His negotiators have given little indication that they’re prepared to engage seriously in peace talks

In 2018, after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, I learned Russia wanted to interrogate me (and others) in exchange for US investigators questioning 12 Russian intelligence officers over electoral interference in 2016. The White House took nearly a day to reject the proposal.

NATO is for mutual defense, not a blank check for fighting other people’s wars. Its essence is prevention, not intervention. The alliance was designed to deter conflict, not to seek it out.

Trump isn’t unique in opposing an Iranian nuclear weapon. Obama worked with China, Russia, and our allies on a deal with real limits and inspections—and a decade later, Iran still didn’t have a nuclear bomb. Now Trump is taking a military approach. Will it work better?

As peace talks with Iran hit a dead end, our president and secretary of state—the country's top diplomat—were ringside at a UFC fight. The Trump administration is doing lasting damage to our reputation on the world stage.

Annexing Greenland wouldn’t boost U.S. security—it would isolate America.

Embracing Putin while withholding critical support for Ukraine makes us look like a feckless friend and partner. And making allies purchase weapons just to reroute them to Ukraine? That isn’t leadership—it’s immoral.

Even setting aside the moral case, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression is strategic for the U.S. It lowers the risk of getting drawn into a wider NATO war in the Baltics if that aggression goes unchecked

Putin’s brutal war is a vanity project. He doesn’t care about Ukrainians—but he doesn't care about his own citizens either. This war ends when we strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, tighten sanctions to starve Russia's war machine, and force Moscow to negotiate on equal terms. W/ @news.sky.com.

Putin is backing Iran, strengthening a regime confronting the U.S., and exploiting the chaos for Russia’s gain. This isn’t complicated. Trump and his team need to wake up to this reality.

Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas. Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.

Yeah, the Sky are just connected on defense. Real tough to find gaps.

IG: @ the.piaz Ukraine's 2014 shift: Russia's Sevastopol base in Crimea, a long-standing lease, became a flashpoint. A US-backed Maidan coup overthrew the pro-Moscow government, installing a pro-Europe one. #Crimea #Geopolitics #Sevastopol #Maidan #RussiaUkraine #AbolishNato #nato

Having a spinal fracture (fractured vertebra) can leave you feeling alone and isolated. But there is hope. With the right support and adjustments, you can get back to doing the things you love. Find out more about recovering from a spinal fracture at theros.org.uk/spinal-fractures

Week ahead reading w/ The Herbcrafter’s Tarot Deck- a fantastic deck for anyone with an interest herbs/plants/trees. The plants were very intentionally selected & provide a beautiful new way to look at the major & minor arcana. #tarot #tarotreading #tarottuesday #witchsky #divination

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Recapping Temple’s 95-67 win over Saint Francis ✂️Video clip below ⬇️ 🗞️Read my column at Big5Hoops site👇 big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys... 🎥FULL video recap at BracySportsMedia TikTok 👇 www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrqa9pdR/ #Big5Hoops

💯 "We can do better than this" ⚠ First Past the Post does not command public confidence when it comes to mayoral elections, says Angela Rayner 👉 The same is true of general elections. We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform

DeBriefed: Europe’s energy-crisis plan | Renewables overtake coal | Colombia’s fossil-fuel summit ✍️ Written by @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org Read here ➡️ buff.ly/iQkVvh7 Subscribe to DeBriefed ➡️ buff.ly/J6uB9Kc

We made the news! Huge thanks to KENS 5 for featuring Café & Cuddles and our mission to inspire animal nerds of all ages through live animal experiences. Thanks to everyone supporting Once in a Wild and this amazing community. #onceinawildzoo

Wolf is a good forest doggo: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckin...

Nobody successful is doing this alone. Social media is lying to you. The people trying to copy “self-made” narratives are the brokest ones. Tune in: https://youtube.com/live/-zVFpma6U3g?feature=share #theuntraditionalentrepreneur #teamwins #businessfacts #entrepreneurfocus

GT made SRH play Test cricket. 86-RUN SCAM SRH ka 'Aggressive' system kal Ahmedabad mein crash ho gaya! 🛡️❌ 169 chase karne aaye the aur 86 runs par poori team 'Delete' ho gayi. ⚰️

Muş'ta bulunan bir hasta, İstanbul'dan yapılan 5G bağlantısıyla ameliyat edildi. #5G #ŞenerŞen #MehmetAkifErsoy #UEFAAvrupa #FREvAVL #THM

Hilton executives are profiting from ICE abductions, just like Big Oil is profiting off war and climate collapse. Help fight for workers over billionaires at the link in our bio.

ID [ Fraud ], is highly wide spread across the board, within every conceivable way of endeavor . Banks are satisfied w a code, that's changeable by the depositor . A code sent electronically in verification ? Gaming Jesters, are costing an arm & leg ! 🎬 "Mission Impossible," w new ID regulations

Spent yesterday watching Double Indemnity 🎥 📺 🤣 Best line in film. (I don't know why) Barbara Stanwyck & Fred MacMurray 1944

Budget 2026 predicts a $9.4B deficit, confirming Alberta’s spending problem.  The #UCP government has far overspent its budget projections every year that Danielle Smith has been premier. Her government needs to find $6.9B in cuts to balance the budget by 2028/29. #ABgov #ABpoli #deficit #debt

Nebenzya: "So, this is the difference between - I mean, I'm not saying that the war is a good thing, I'm not enjoying it - but I mean, in this kind of hostilities, yes, there are civilian victims, but the difference is that we never go after civilians deliberately."

Are you ready to shake your Shamrock at the Sixville Mall Theatre? This week's Matinee is Leprechaun in the Hood. It's a bad movie but Wes finally gets some short king representation. Link in our bio or Sixville Mall Entertainment wherever you get your pods.

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No one chooses to be a refugee, but we can choose how we respond. @tirrcvotes.bsky.social @seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social We Don't Play!💜 #unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason

¿Y tú cómo te llamas? (final imperdible)

Lina Mounzer | Essayist Translator And Senior Editor The Markaz Review: People finally understand that people in the Middle East deserve to live in sovereignty and self-determination. Israel's narrative, that everyone in the region is a terrorist who deserves whatever happens to them, has broken.

#Tweety Angel Greater Than Revelation 10:1: Depicts a "mighty angel" descending from heaven, described as being robed in a cloud, wearing a rainbow .. BEYOND IT ALL #Revelation101 #Angel - NO MOUTH OR BOOK COULD TELL THE TALE ..btw I don't believe I DID IT TO MYSELF #scientist

And in the beginning 🫣😠🇵🇸🤨👇🏼

Alice Coachman became the first Black woman from any country to win Olympic gold in 1948 after growing up training barefoot because Black athletes were denied access to many facilities. She was also the only American woman to win gold that year. She soared past every barrier. #SheShed

From Sen. Weiner: “I’m so angry. I’m angry for everyone who was already having a tough time. I don’t understand how any of my neighbors who are already having a tough time putting food on the table and paying the bills can afford these crazy gas prices — they’ve doubled! 1/2

Thin crispy crepe with Nutella, bananas, strawberries, blueberries and crunchy cornflakes, topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Get this at the Tia Crepe (티아 크레페) stall at the Bupyeong Market in Incheon, South Korea. Prices for crepes generally range from US$2.50 to $3.30 each. #streetfood

Well, not a bad idea at all, this way Putin might finally get a spectacular number of troops for his Victory Day parade.

Neofeud 2 is a #cyberpunk game where a social worker for homeless robots, an ex-con & an ex-trillionaire princess fight world-ending post-human CEO / Kings NF 1 is 70% off now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/673850/Neofeud/ Itch […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Walking Into September: Here's What's Ahead for Markets | #WallStreetGameNotes $AVGO $CRM $FIG $KLAR #CPI #TripleWitching #JobsData #JobsReport #Inflation #StockMarket #Investing #WallStreet #MarketUpdate

🎧 Adventures In Legal Tech: In this episode, attorney Harshita Ganesh joins host Jared Correia for a nuanced discussion of AI adoption in law firms. Catch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/zQKX50Z571t

What was the weather like on the day you were born, or at a key moment in history? With the Weather Replay app from #CopernicusClimate, you can explore & compare past weather around the world, hour by hour, from 1940 to just a few days ago. 🔗Read more climate.copernicus.eu/weather-repl... @ecmwf.int

🔔My bill passed second reading — a step toward lowering housing costs and creating more affordable opportunities for young people and families. #Nanaimo #Lantzville #bcpoli

Rod Brind'Amour was asked about the meaning of last night's win for the fan base and the community. His answer was A+. “It’s special because they’ve grinded it out with us. Night in, night out, supporting us, loud, enthusiastic, they’re behind us..."

The robot is designed for combat, capable of assuming any position, moving on steep slopes, jumping over obstacles, and rotating 360 degrees. Targeting is automatic - www.linkedin.com/posts/hansla... #tech #technews

I’m warning y’all…#rfkjr is gonna make me lose it…Truly…#stopmisinformation #omg #imgonnaloseit

“I did everything right… and it still wasn’t enough.” Working full-time shouldn’t mean choosing between water bills and car repairs. It shouldn’t take multiple incomes to raise a family. This is why we’re marching nationwide TODAY. Because dignity > just getting by. maydaystrong.org #MayDayStrong

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🩸⌨️ Blood Typers ⌨️🩸 = Resident Evil x Typing of the Dead. It works very, very well. #bloodtypers #typinggame #typingchallenge #residentevil #indiegames

Is Trump a Genius or a Wrecker? - Professor Jiang #trump #geopolitics #gametheory Original timestamp: 00:40:52

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We're in Palm Beach, just miles away from Mar-a-Lago, because we know Florida is where many of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes happened. While we know survivors were failed by their government, Ranking Member @robertgarcia.house.gov and Oversight Dems will keep fighting for justice and truth.

PM Carney says he's not considering expelling US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra over Trump's latest 51st state post, adding that "it's an administration that we have to work with ... We take the administration as it is." 🎥 Credit CBC News ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

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This week is #mentalhealthawarness Week. 💛 The theme for this year is 'action'. Raising awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too. We need action in our NHS, schools, prisons and housing services to better support people when they need it. #mhaw @mentalhealthfoundation

Daily Affirmations...

U.S. authorities said they uncovered a “sophisticated” tunnel used to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. The discovery came after a months-long Homeland Security investigation in San Diego.

Paramount is always stressing when Bryce Mitchell picks up the mic. TT: @mmajunkieofficial