I want to repeat this : Russian drone hunted , taking its time , and then attacked a man selling vegetables in Kherson . A farmer. Knowingly . On purpose . There’re no two sides here .

⚠️ this is difficult video . this is Russian FPV drone hunting a farmer selling vegetables in Kherson. It’s piloted so there’s some Russian watching through camera how this man is running from it and still circling, taking his time, and then, knowing it’s just a farmer, still choosing to attack

Still looking for a summer read? I have just the thing! Thrilled that "Military Exercises and Threat Perception in Europe" is now out! What was the (un)intended role of ex in signalling, and why did the right message rarely get through? Unfortunately prescient... www.routledge.com/Military-Exe...

Military Exercises and Threat Perception in Europe: NATO, Russia, and the Politics of War Games, 1975–2018

This book explores the politics of military exercises in Europe between 1975 and 2018, revealing how NATO, the Soviet Union, and Russia have used exercises as political tools and how these activities ...

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Thanks to @kevinmilligan.bsky.social et al for this study on the impact of universal childcare on women's income - Long run impact on women's earnings far beyond the childcare years - Increased tax remittances, reduced social insurance - Recoups 75-117% of program costs www.nber.org/papers/w35514

To cut through the #Odyssey discourse to a point I think we can all agree on: if the film is not a frame-by-frame line-by-line cinematic reincarnation of Rosemary Sutcliffe’s majestic translation / Alan Lee’s gorgeously illustrated “The Wanderings of Odysseus”, it’s wrong.

Well, after swearing allegiance to the Monarch (and his successors) to whom I am already attached, plus some other important things, I am now officially Canadian! Now off to chug a pint of maple syrup to prove my credentials.

Not my usual subject, but one dear to my heart. @georgecaulkin.bsky.social is a fantastic journalist, and Dan Burn is brilliant. This is wonderful interview, more than worth your time to read even if football isn't your thing.

George Caulkin@georgecaulkin.bsky.social · 3w ago

Going to bump this big interview with Dan Burn from the end of the season. What a special person he is - so glad he has been able to show the country what he’s all about over the last few weeks. It’s free to read.

Not pot references, but some truly excellent submarine-related puns. I’m still annoyed I didn’t manage to use “sunk costs”. Fun episode, though, despite my accidental and unintended side-swipe at the electoral process for Canada’s current PM…

Steve Saideman@smsaideman.bsky.social · 4w ago

New Battle Rhythm. Episode 4.20. No, we didn't make any pot references, at least none that I noticed. Instead, @thomashughes.bsky.social and I talked about my trip to Lon, sub procurement, NATO summit and more. And then I interviewed Dr. Sanjida Amin open.substack.com/pub/cdsn/p/e...

😶 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... EU buys record amount of gas from Russia’s flagship plant Be

EU buys record amount of gas from Russia’s flagship plant

Europe purchased almost all the LNG produced by the Yamal facility in the first half of 2026 ahead of import ban

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🤬 The ballistic missile that the Russians used to attack Kyiv at night was equipped with shrapnel, — head of RVA Kovtunov. Shrapnel is metal balls or fragments that fly apart during an explosion to increase human casualties.

Urrggghhh. I’d hoped we had got over the Greenland thing for at least another 12 months.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w ago

Trump on Greenland: "That's what hurt my relationship with NATO...it's an important part for the United States. It's surrounded by China ships & Russian ships. Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark. We could remove all our soldiers out of Europe. They better be careful"

Canada awarded Germany a large submarine contract today. The rival Koreans were innovative and keen. The Germans were dour and unimaginative, but they'll bung us more in industrial benefits. As ever, @plagasse.bsky.social breaks it down best philippelagasse.substack.com/p/tortoise-b...

Tortoise beats hare

Slow and grumpy wins the submarine race

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Worth mentioning. Zelenskyy was in Ireland when the intel of the attack came in. He cut his vist short to stand in Kyiv with Ukrainian people. Amount of world leaders knowingly return to under massive bombing is extremely limited

By some accounts, 30 TBMs and 30 ALCM/SSMs do far tonight for Ukraine, primarily Kyiv. One of the worst attacks of the war.

Euan MacDonald@euanmacdonald.bsky.social · last mo.

Three more ballistics fired at Kyiv by Russia - total ballistics fired about 30 now. 20 cruise missiles approaching Kyiv from east, 4-5 from south.

I’ve kept telling Canadian colleagues and friends that if they want to get closer to Europe, the first step is to take part in the ESC. And here they go (or, come) ! Canada is clearly walking the talk 😁

Canada will debut at the 71st Eurovision Song Contest

Public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada will send a song to Bulgaria in 2027

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Happy to see that what I identified as an inevitable consequence of the Trump administration’s policy toward Europe from the very beginning - European empowerment at the expense of US power - has by now become consensus. A good read ⬇️

Europe Goes Its Own Way

Drifting from America, the continent Is rearming and reordering itself.

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The girl who was killed by russian glide bomb in Kharkiv today came to the city for her university graduation. ​A graduation robe lies next to her body...

Kate from Kharkiv@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · last mo.

Kharkiv today: A Russian glide bomb struck near a tram stop, killing a young woman‼️ She was only 23. Many others were injured.

BBC News website access is now a paid subscription service (presumably only outside the UK)?! I understand finance pressure, but still seems grim. #BBC

Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts

Finished reading the excellent « War and Power: Who wins wars and why » by @phillipspobrien.bsky.social . Tremendous, fun to read, clear argument, and very thought provoking. Also immediately used my hardback copy to successfully swat a fly. Surely counts as proof of concept!

FINALLY ! Awesome to see, as I know that the Brits have been at least as frustrated with the lack of action as the Swedes were until they got their legal system in order and started intercepting a couple ships per month. Getting them in the English Channel would be a great case for 🇫🇷🇬🇧 cooperation

Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.

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🇱🇹Lithuania, 🇵🇱Poland, and 🇫🇷France are conducting large-scale exercises near the borders of Russia and Belarus. The joint military exercises codenamed "Brave Boar" 2026, will take place from June 16 to 26, 2026, in the Suwalki Gap. 10,000 troops and 600 pieces of military equipment will be involved.

I love this! I’m sure everyone has let bygones be bygones and all that.

Minna Ålander 🌻@alanderminna.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Indeed we have a brigade that is 300 years older than independent Finland and still sings songs about conquering Skåne from the Danes. In Swedish, of course. 🇫🇮🇸🇪

‼️ Russia is building military infrastructure near the borders of NATO countries, a joint investigation by northern European and Baltic media. Satellites have recorded numerous new barracks for thousands of soldiers, ammunition depots, and locations for equipment. 1/3

UPDATE a second medical worker injured by Russian drone bombing hospital in Kherson , Ukraine, just now .

The death toll from Russia’s strike on Dnipro rose to 11 after rescuers pulled the bodies of a woman and an 8-year-old boy from the rubble of a four-story building, regional chief Hanzha said. Thirty-seven people were injured. #Ukraine

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 2mo ago

Russia attacked Dnipro with cluster munitions, tearing up roads and killing 9 people, Mayor Filatov said. A 3-year-old child was among the dead. #Ukraine

🙏🙏🙏

fuck, didn't know how much anti-Ukrainian sentiment there was until this war too many thruths revealing themselves all at once ignorance will doom this world

Big salvo, outbound.

Literally dozens of cruise missiles entering Kyiv airspace right about now. More ballistic launches reported from Russia. Mass drone waves both incoming and here. It is not a pleasant night in Kyiv, unfortunately.