Patrice Dabrowski
@patricedabrowski.bsky.social
historian by training; author of books on commemorations, Poland, and the Carpathian Mountains; climbing aficionado; lover of good food, wine, music, conversations
Now we learn this was already in the making last month: the first delivery is nearly here. Trump has been scheming behind America’s back.
Patrice Dabrowski @patricedabrowski.bsky.social · 2d agoI’m flabbergasted by Trump’s desperate move to arrange with war criminal Putin for Russian oil shipments to be made to the U.S. And are we to subsidize Putin’s war against Ukraine—and, through Russia’s support for Iran, against us? Trump’s signing of the Graham bill was clearly just a smokescreen.
It also helps Russia be more supportive of Iran. These sanctions are furthermore illegal and treasonous. Contact Congress now!
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦@maks23.bsky.social · 2d ago🇪🇺 Kallas: Russian strikes killed over 80 Ukrainian civilians in two days. Moreover, it has stepped up its hybrid attacks against Europe, both EU Member States and NATO Allies. Suspending sanctions on Russian diesel provides Moscow with more revenues to wage war.
www.congress.gov/117/plaws/pu... Americans! Contact your representatives in Congress! Per this law, Trump cannot unilaterally resume trade with Russia. Stop this illegal and treasonous move in its tracks!
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The United States is now officially allied with Vladimir Putin and Russia. We will fund Russia’s genocidal war machine in exchange for Putin helping Trump and the Republican Party in the midterms. One of the most shameful and disgusting days in the history of this Republic.
🇺🇸‼️🇺🇦 Axios: Zelensky criticized Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports following a call with Putin, calling it “not fair and not honest.” Zelensky described the move as a “happy birthday present for Putin,” saying it looked “absolutely terrible.”
Yes: and us (Russia will use the money to finance its war against Ukraine and, via its ally Iran, against the USA).
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d agoZelenskyy says Trump has betrayed Ukraine.
This desperate step of Trump’s is egregious, not to mention deleterious: Russia will use its income from gas sales to the USA to wage war against Ukraine and — via its ally Iran—against us.
Kate from Kharkiv@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 2d agoZELENSKYY: At this very moment, when we are talking about peace, America gives Russia the opportunity to export diesel — that's millions, billions. It all goes toward the war against people, against Ukraine, against all of us.
I’m flabbergasted by Trump’s desperate move to arrange with war criminal Putin for Russian oil shipments to be made to the U.S. And are we to subsidize Putin’s war against Ukraine—and, through Russia’s support for Iran, against us? Trump’s signing of the Graham bill was clearly just a smokescreen.
This is how Europeans should respond to Russian incursions and acts of sabotage on EU territory:
Marcus Chown@marcuschown.bsky.social · 2w ago“A Polish official has pitched a straightforward bargain: 1,000 long range strike drones for Kyiv for every proven drone incursion into NATO territory - making provocation/response neatly linked and jolly clear.” - Caolan Robertson Good idea?
Unbelievable. Apparently at the same time Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan approved by Congress, he offered to sell arms to Xi Jinping, despite the fact that China is aiding Iran and Russia. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.
nytimes.com
Don’t normalize this: civilians should not have to fear for their lives like this. Every day.
Margo Gontar@margogontar.bsky.social · 3w ago‘ writing this and my hands are just shaking’ Ukrainian shares on socials . ‘My son and I are in a bomb shelter . It hit nearby . It’s so hard ‘
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The Russians are attacking trains right at the border of Poland, shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European security officials had passed through. Kamala Harris told us how it was all going to go.
Fawning—and obsequious. And these are supposed to be diplomats representing the United States as it (cough) tries to broker peace. Putin is laughing himself sick.
Kate from Kharkiv@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · last mo.Witkoff: "President Putin, thank you so much for having us. We were sitting outside just now, me, Jared, Kirill, Yuri, and we were talking about, when we retire, we'll have all these incredible stories and memories, and yours will be right at the top of it all."
