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Donald Trump seems to prioritize his own interests, including a search for political distraction from the war in Iran and quieting dissatisfaction over high fuel prices, over the situation in Ukraine with his approach to Russia and the easing of sanctions. #Trump #Poetin #Oekraïne (translated)

Isa Yusibov wrote that October 17, 2003, was a day of conflicting feelings for him: he wished it had never happened, but he was also proud of it. He was 14 years old at the time and said his family had considered him an adult since then. The day after the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, in which his father played an important role according to him, Yusibov claimed to be one of the first victims of the repression against the pro-Western opposition. He wrote that he was beaten, humiliated, and spat on in front of about 300 to 400 students. Afterwards, he received his school file and was informed that he was no longer welcome because his father was considered a state enemy. Yusibov said that on his way to the exit, he made eye contact with teachers who had treated him kindly before the elections. Several teachers reportedly gestured for him to leave quickly. He wrote that the experience made him proud of his father and convinced him that the dictatorship would continue. A month later, his family reportedly fled to the Netherlands. The event compelled him to focus on geopolitics. Yusibov argued that the power transition surrounding Aliyev was a consensus among the West, Putin, Erdogan, and Iran. According to him, the West, led by Bush, had betrayed the democrats in Azerbaijan in favor of authoritarian stability. He also wrote that great power interests dictated politics in the Caucasus and that this situation had not changed 23 years later. Yusibov stated that his experiences had taught him how difficult it was to stand up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. He wrote that he had seen the first signs of undermining democratic principles in the Netherlands as well, by parties that he believed targeted democracy. He referred to a previous interview with NRC and said he would not allow the Netherlands to become a country where the government disregarded fundamental rights. #Democratie #Mensenrechten #Geopolitiek (translated)

"When Ukrainians fight for dignity, they think in the Kremlin, it's because Washington and Brussels are instigating them. That's the only world Putin knows: a world without freedom." According to Thom, when people want something, it's not because they love freedom but because they are being manipulated. "When Ukrainians fight for dignity, they think in the Kremlin, it's because Washington and Brussels are instigating them. That's the only world Putin knows: a world without freedom." #Poetin #Oekraïne #Europa (translated)

"Imagine, there are orcas too. They devour those bears as if they were small fish. They pounce on them in groups and tear them apart. It's fascinating. It's just like a food chain. We need to explain this to the children too, so they understand the world we live in and why we are conducting this special military operation." When the man confirmed that, Putin said: "Imagine, there are orcas too. They devour those bears as if they were small fish. They pounce on them in groups and tear them apart. It's fascinating. It's just like a food chain. We need to explain this to the children too, so they understand the world we live in and why we are conducting this special military operation." #Poetin #Oekraïne #Europa (translated)

The poet is preparing for further expansion in Europe after the war in Ukraine, with a strategic plan that includes three stages to restore Russian dominance and weaken the relationship between Europe and America, warns Russia expert Françoise Thom. #Poetin #Oekraïne #Europa (translated)

"Trump's latest capitulation to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and goes against the clear intent of Congress with a law that was supposed to punish Russia for its illegal aggression war," Don Beyer, a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from Virginia, has sharply criticized Trump for the exemption. #Oekraïne #Trump #RussischeEnergie (translated)

Our goal is to make the border regions of Russia absolutely safe in the future, and we do not plan to make this subject a topic for possible peace negotiations with Ukraine. Russia is establishing a 'security zone' in Ukraine at the border. This was stated by Putin, who emphasized that the status of that area will not be negotiated in future peace talks. #Oekraïne #ElonMusk #Oorlog (translated)