“In the end, Trump always adopts Russia’s perspective, whoever the leader” - he really is a traitor to the US and its allies, no way around it

Anne Applebaum@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 8h ago

In 1987 Trump visited Moscow. Since then, "He has changed his mind about abortion and crypto, he has supported different political parties, but his dislike of America’s democratic allies and his preference for Russia have remained remarkably consistent." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...

He lives in a fantasy world

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 18h ago

Q: You said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but both sides said they have not agreed to that TRUMP: Well they agreed, you know why? Because I said 'you agree.' That's why.

It's not as if any of Farage's cronies have illegal ties to Russia. Oh wait

Otto English@ottoenglish.bsky.social · yesterday

There's PLENTIFUL evidence that Russia interfered in the EU referendum. Most sensible people on both sides accept that as a fact. If Farage can counter this obvious truth then he should present his case to us all rather than grandstanding and lazily calling Burnham a "liar".

“Another US president would be pressuring Russia to stop slaughtering innocents. Trump is instead giving them the means to kill more.” Me on Trump’s darkest turn yet against Ukraine. as.ft.com/r/0f7ee7f8-3...

Why Trump is going for Zelenskyy’s jugular

No matter how much America’s allies urge the president to back Ukraine, he cannot forgive its leader for showing up his dealmaking impotence

as.ft.com

As Mic notes, the Streisand effect is particularly strong when articles are removed wholesale without explanation brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/michael-go...

Michael Gove, Lola Salem, and a sudden silence

Why did a series of newspaper stories vanish and why are right-wing organisations involved in a coordinated campaign to forget about one particular contributor?

brokenbottleboy.substack.com

This is absolutely correct. Blaming the Russians is externalising the problem.

Oliver Bullough@oliverbullough.bsky.social · yesterday

I'm sure the Kremlin was delighted we voted to leave the EU, but I also think it's passing the buck to blame it on Russian interference. Russia's role in Brexit was tiny compared to that of unscrupulous hedgies, ambitious politicians and decades of lies from right wing newspapers.

Obvious... but great that ex military people with credibility are pointing it out, so that voters can take notice

OSINTRadar@osintradar.bsky.social · 3d ago

Norway’s former Chief of Defence, General Sverre Diesen: “Under the current Trump administration, we cannot consider the United States our ally. Trump’s America is a hostile actor that, in the event of a conflict in Europe, would side with Russia rather than with us and other European countries.”

Theresa May ‘knew’ Boris Johnson ‘knew’ They were told at the time by MI5 and US intelligence.

Peter Jukes@peterjukes.bsky.social · 2d ago

So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time

In the observer; Andy Burnham has said "UK authorities are “clear” that there was Russian interference in the Brexit vote: this is the first time a prime minister has confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 referendum." Finally.... What we all knew...

I mean her party is polling on average 18% in the polls. She's 'set' for a general election at Xmas in the same way I'm set for winning a grand slam tennis tournament next week

Not surprising. If they ventured into a church they’d hate it. All that stuff on the walls about helping people in poor countries. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity

theguardian.com

Good interview for a Sunday morning, this. www.thetimes.com/article/7324...

Ian Hislop: ‘Prince Harry? He’s Tim-Nice-But-Dim’

The journalist and satirist was still a student when a drunk Peter Cook offered him a job on Private Eye. Now, he’s celebrating 40 years as the editor — and pulling fewer punches than ever

thetimes.com

Look at the graph of US support for Ukraine, and how it disappeared when Trump entered his second term. The Russia hoax was never a hoax

Jockyfox@jockyfox.bsky.social · 4d ago

And there you have it … 🤦🏻‍♂️ @kyivindependent.com @peterjukes.bsky.social @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Trump says Russia will supply diesel to US and global marketplace after 'highly successful' discussion with Putin www.lbc.co.uk/article/trum...

Refreshed free link. as.ft.com/r/df58c6ac-f...

Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal

The decision to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan is a sign of profound moral decay

as.ft.com

Edward Luce@edwardluce.bsky.social · 4d ago

"Though there's no suggestion that Hegseth will set up a pay-per-view scheme for Hasan’s execution, Trump would undoubtedly pay keen attention to the ratings. He is a life-long enthusiast for capital punishment." Me on Trump's ominous bread and circuses vibe. as.ft.com/r/90c044c5-a...

As Trump gifts Putin a financial and propaganda victory, let's take a moment to remember all those British politicians who have endorsed the US President and repeatedly hitched themselves to his egregious bandwagon.

Nigel Farage Finds It Boring

ALT: Nigel Farage Finds It Boring

static.klipy.com

Trump has no way of forcing US diesel refiners to sell diesel at a lower price than they get by exporting it. This is an attempt to get the world price of diesel down. It will have minimal effect. It's a drop in the ocean.

Trump.announces he will fund the winter bombing of civilians in Ukraine

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

Trump: "I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November ... "

Pretty incredible: Zack #Polanski refuses to say Israel has the right to exist. Not an ambush or a trick - just a simple question that follows logically from the Greens Zionism motion.so I guess he doesn’t - or else is too scared of his own party to say so www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to exist

The Green Party leader defends his decision to miss a debate on a controversial motion about Zionism which was passed by party members.

bbc.co.uk

Now THIS is how you write a story. Devastating.

“Badenoch is more popular than her party in the way that being kicked in the crotch is preferable to beheading.” brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/kemi-charm...

Kemi-charmed life

Praise for Kemi Badenoch’s Tory party conference speech shows the British right-wing press engaged in an act of collective fantasy.

brokenbottleboy.substack.com

⚡️Polish SIM cards found in Russian drones downed in Poland Polish military prosecutors found Polish SIM cards in some of the Russian drones downed during a Russian mass drone incursion into the country on the night of Sept. 9 to Sept. 10, RMF24 reported on Oct. 8.

Polish SIM cards found in Russian drones downed in Poland

An investigation on a mass Russian drone incursion into Polish air space on Sept. 9 concluded on Oct. 8.

kyivindependent.com

This while Donald Trump is US president. The narrow, performative egotism of the far Left knows no bounds

Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social · 5d ago

"We charge you with genocide." Grim, inane and preposterous. One day these people will realise that words mean something and you shouldn't just string them together randomly to make yourself feel better.

Very good and clear-sighted piece about what's going on with French bonds. It ain't great and the potential consequences would be ruinous for pro-Europeans paulkrugman.substack.com/p/whats-the-...

What’s the Matter With France?

Is Europe’s #2 economy too big to save?

paulkrugman.substack.com

The right-wing papers seem happy to overlook that Badenoch has united her party by losing the right, purging the left and embracing Trussonomics and the myth of self-funding tax cuts, leaving the party at least four points down in the polls on the last election. What a splendid achievement!

Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · 5d ago

When people say the Conservatives play politics on easy mode this is what it means

That 'Keminaissance' in full

Late to this but interesting piece in Mivino on the Spanish Civil War and wine (in Spanish) www.mivino.es/noticia/44/h...

Guerra Civil, vino y memoria | Mi vino

Noventa años después del estallido del conflicto, en algunos rincones de España cada vendimia susurra el mismo relato...

mivino.es

My Substack is out: #Wine clubs: the good, the bad and the ugly: Wine clubs can be a great way to discover new wines. I took a look at which are worth trying – and which you might want to avoid. Plus: what I’ve been drinking this week aviewfrommytable.substack.com/p/wine-clubs...

Wine clubs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Wine clubs can be a great way to discover new wines. I took a look at which are worth trying – and which you might want to avoid. Plus: what I’ve been drinking this week

aviewfrommytable.substack.com

www.maptap.gg October 8 99🎯 98🎯 99🎯 94🏅 95🏅 Final score: 962

I'm old enough to remember the 'free trade with Trump will save us' phase of Brexity derangement (enjoy your coffee, tea and bananas while you can, US friends 😀)

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 6d ago

Trump suggests he wants to cut off almost all trade: "We're gonna very very self-sufficient very soon"