Scandinavian Outlook
@oelier.bsky.social
Interested in international politics and the world in general. I’m a liberal conservative, or as they say in the US a flaming socialist borderline communist.
UKRAINE INFLICTS MORE PAIN ON RUSSIA The largest Wildberries to date at 190,000m2 went up in flames and another oil refinery joined it. The 40 day campaign - largely a PR stunt title - was never going to end and why should it? Russian oil refinery capacity is apparently at its lowest this century.
We all know what DJT will do Slimming the US status as a world superpower!
Olga Nesterova@onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 2w agoWhat will DJT do with this information
Drapatyi seems to have a slightly different management style than Syrski. Looking forward to seeing what this can lead to!
Isaiah Bishop@isaiahbishop.bsky.social · 2w agoNo one had told me the new Ukrainian defence guy led a BMP assault to take back Mariupol
Very good analysis of the new division of responsibilities between the US and Europe. Next, watch US being surprised when the Europeans have their own agendas on the international stage.
The Analyst@militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 3w agoRecent shifts in NATO and EU defense policies signal a significant decoupling from American influence. European nations are increasingly taking control of defense strategies, resulting in restricted U.S. involvement and a dramatic rise in EU defense spending and production.
Listening to this deluded woman it definitely gives a glimpse of what the Russian housewife knows. Zilch Must be even scarier for them.
Natalka@natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 3w agoThis Russian woman just came up with a brilliant strategy for her country's air defense to neutralize Ukrainian drones. Warning: Do NOT watch this right before going to bed.
great post about how the average non-informed Russian sees the world, @elvirabary.bsky.social seems to be active here too. For those who cannot believe this, just see what FoxNews have done to the US voter base in a decade...
@maiomei.bsky.social · 3w agoI’ve just read this interesting piece about how the average Russian sees the fuel crisis. Looks like an interesting channel 2. I find it helpful to see the Russian perspective too. youtube.com/post/Ugkx3Pf...
Russias economy on its way to post the biggest gains in a long time PPP. Fuel: free,* Hotels and properties: half price, food: yes* *pending availability.
Natalka@natalkakyiv.bsky.social · last mo.Oh, no! The tourists don’t want to come to Crimea… Why might that be? 🤔
US admin to write a MoU with the pool algae. Trump "This marks the 12th conflict that's been settled by me." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool
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That the US economy is pulling ahead is something that is publicly known. The push to embrace low taxation of wealth and have lax regulation of AI is real. But looking at the statistics, how does it measure up?
The art of pressure cooking is that you need not only heat but also pressure to lower the boiling point...
Sven-Erik Volberg@volberg.bsky.social · 2mo agoAt Novoheorhiivka russians try to hit at Ukrainian advance. Geo locations puts strikes 8km deep. This isint some infiltration. Decent multiprong attack. Tick-tock ruskies Geod by @moklasen
The Kiel institute tracks commitments to Ukraine, both defense and civilian. Note that the latest numbers bring Germany close to US aid due to the snooze the current regime put on aid. Also note that some smaller economies match aid from the larger countries in size. Read the graph for add info!
WH has a new candidate for the head position at DHS. dJT is quoted: «He is handsome, so handsome, and well gifted»
Edward Wong@ewong.bsky.social · 2mo agoCIA officer David Rush, who was found with $40 million of gold bars in his home, created a fake spy program to funnel federal money to himself, said two US officials. He has been charged with getting pay by making a false claim he was a Navy reservist. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/u...
🔥 Russian pilots are now the greatest danger to Russian cities. Terrified of Ukrainian defenses, they drop payloads on their own towns to avoid the front. 👉 Panic has grounded the Air Force. youtu.be/azP8EKJZx1k
Inside Russia, Putin’s War Just Turned Toxic
YouTube video by Jason Jay Smart
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Sweden acts on sanction-breaking exports to Russia, arrests two that face up to six years in prison. Perhaps something we can recommend other countries to do as well? #sweden www.dn.se/sverige/sapo...
Säpoutredning med Rysslandskoppling – två häktade
Två män har häktats i Säpoutredningen om grovt sanktionsbrott. Enligt Säkerhetspolisen ska de ha överfört produkter som kan hjälpa rysk krigföring.
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Russia-Ukraine Daily News@rvps2001.bsky.social · 3mo ago🇸🇪 Two people have been detained in #Sweden on suspicion of helping #Russia procure advanced engineering products that could be used in Moscow's war in #Ukraine, the Swedish security service said on Monday. www.reuters.com/world/two-he...
WE DON'T NEED PETROLEUM-BASED PLASTICS ANYMORE! "The [bamboo plastic] outperforms most commercial plastics and bioplastics in mechanical and thermo-mechanical metrics while maintaining full biodegradability in soil within 50 days and closed-loop recyclability with 90% retained strength."
High-strength, multi-mode processable bamboo molecular bioplastic enabled by solvent-shaping regulation - Nature Communications
Bioplastics derived from biomass show promise as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical plastics, but their adoption is hindered by their inferior mechanical properties and processability. Here, th...
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KELLOGG: Ukrainians fought brilliantly, lost only 1% of land since 2014. You’ve got to give them full credit for what they’ve done. Russians not winning this war, they’re losing. Putin faces huge economic problems, suffered 1.2 to 1.4 million casualties, not going to get Donbas.
UKs ’special relationship’ with the US is paying dividends.
ChrisO_wiki@chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 3mo ago1/ Today's British newspaper headlines show a unified wall of outrage against Donald Trump, across the political spectrum. It's a sign of how a reported plan to punish the UK by 'reassessing the status of the Falkland Islands' has crossed a line that's redder than red. ⬇️
EU stands its ground as a place for everyone. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Hungary's LGBTQ+ law breaches EU regulation, top court advocate says
The legal case, labelled as one of the most significant human rights cases in the history of the EU, saw the European Parliament and 16 member states join it, demanding that Hungary annul the law. #Eu...
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Uncle_Wolf@demiurg.bsky.social · 4mo agoDon't miss this landmark ruling of CJEU Court. It changes the legal landscape of EU, and solidifies LGBTQ+ rights as a core function of EU legislation. It also forces a legal change in not only Hungary, but also in Poland, Slovakia, etcetera. 1/3
Putin is afraid of ordinary Russians having guns. Impoundment could mean mobilization or just old USSR style paranoia.
Igor Sushko@igorsushko.bsky.social · 4mo agoRussia: FSB is confiscating licensed firearms from civilians across the country. Cases reported from Sakhalin to Moscow. Rosgvardia come to the house, hand the gun owner an FSB license revocation notice for being a "threat to the state," and seize the weapons on the spot.
I fully expect him to make a beeline to Moscow soon.
Sven-Erik Volberg@volberg.bsky.social · 4mo agoOrbán tries to hide the trail
Seems like KAMS offered, but were ignored. www.nrk.no/norge/tilbod...
Tilbød å sette F-16 i stand i Norge – advarte mot å sende dem til Belgia
I februar i fjor fikk Forsvaret tilbud om å sette i stand F-16-flyene til Ukraina ved anlegg i Norge. Men flyene ble i stedet sendt til Belgia. Der står de fortsatt.
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Nerdic Defence@nerdicdefence.bsky.social · 4mo agoNorwegian F-16s donated to Ukraine still not delivered, the reason being undercapacity at the Belgian Sabena workshop. Could Norway's own KAMS do any of this work, perhaps? www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/lnn...
So no more ceasefires. RU just saves up the missiles and send them all after the ceasefire is over.
Heating oil prices are sky-rocketing around the world. The Nordics have understood the risks of using fossil fuels for heating early on and transitioned away from heating oil almost entirely whilst phasing in heat pumps.
If this holds the opposition can change laws and get rid of Orban’s cronies! More than 2/3 s!
Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · 4mo agoORBÁN HAS CONCEDED 60% in
1/ “Christ is risen” This is the greeting you use in UA on this easter Sunday. They celebrate according to the orthodox calendar. In real life, people do not come back from the dead. The relatives are left without there father, sister or son. Like this father in a small village outside of Sumy.
I’m told women like men with plans. Trump has Plan A, B, C, D and E. Oh sorry, typo; it’s Plan ABCDE
Headquarters@headquartersnews.bsky.social · 4mo agoTrump: The Strait will open up automatically. We'll open the Strait anyway. We don't use the Strait. It won't be easy. We will have that open fairly soon. You don't need a back up plan
Spain, Morocco, Germany, Denmark and Sweden are drooling now. Precedent is tectonic.
Andy Vitek@avitek.bsky.social · 4mo agoPer the AP. Holy shit Trump got worked.
