European of British origins, Lib Dem of the Orange Book persuasion, rugby fan (Sale!), space cadet, medieval history nut, planet hunter
Somersham, England
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Tony Jebson retweeted
Nigel Farage reportedly "barricaded" in one of his houses with the property being patrolled by security guards. Described as being "scared for his life" after two Chihuahuas were seen in the vicinity.
It is unclear if the dogs are Liberal Democrats.
Tony Jebson retweeted
There is not a single number on here that looks good for Republicans. Every metric is going the wrong direction. Rural vote is down. Hispanics voting more and more democratic. 65+ voting less. Young people voting more. Rs showing up less than normal. It’s all bad.
Tony Jebson retweeted
A very consequential fallout of the students' victory in Serbia is that Russian intelligence will have to find a new home for its hundreds of spies parked at, or using support from the security apparatus of, or even using passports issued by, Serbia.
Tony Jebson retweeted
1/ The most interesting thing about the Texas early vote isn't the D vs R topline.
It's WHICH voters are turning up👇
Tengger Caldera, dark mode.
A pastel #landscape #drawing / #painting done as a contrast to the previous sunrise/set version
Soft pastels on Clairefontaine pastelmat, 30 x 40 cm
Tony Jebson retweeted
Zelensky says that, despite denials from Washington, the throttling of Starlink/Starshield in Ukraine continues. Remarkable how nobody wants to own a clear policy choice, but also doesn’t want to reverse it. American allies are taking note of what may happen to them in case of war.
I held a coordination call on the situation in Ukraine's regions following another wave of Russian attacks. Unfortunately, 28 substations and other critical energy facilities were hit. Restoration work is underway everywhere, and electricity is gradually being restored to people. I am grateful to every repair crew and everyone working for energy companies.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine reported on preparing infrastructure for the heating season. We outlined in detail the key areas requiring attention from government agencies and energy companies, as well as regional and local authorities. Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Presidential Office team have been given urgent tasks regarding contacts with partners who can swiftly strengthen our air defense. There are political agreements that have not been implemented at the working level. There are also delays in certain types of vital supplies at the level of the U.S. Department of War. This evening, we will hold an additional meeting to review the results of all the contacts that must take place throughout the day. I expect concrete results.
Together with the Minister of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Commander of the Air Force, we set additional production capacity for turrets, which have proven highly effective against “shaheds.” We are increasing orders, and it is important to accelerate every process as much as possible – organizational, financial, and production-related. Instructions have been given to engage with the Baltic states on support for our logistics. I expect a report from Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this.
There was also a separate report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on information received from units using Starlink/Starshield services. Unfortunately, we have established that the equipment stops functioning at speeds of 130–161 kilometers per hour in various sectors of the front. This is slowing down our frontline logistics and limiting the use of various types of drones, particularly mid-strike drones and interceptors of jet-powered “shaheds.” This must be raised again with our partners at every level today – speed matters when it comes to protecting lives. I thank everyone who is helping! Glory to Ukraine!
Tony Jebson retweeted
Marco Rubio says there were no pauses with intelligence sharing. Marco Rubio is lying.
Guess who Trump is helping and who he is hurting.
#TrumpIsARussianAsset
All three apply
There are only three options:
1. Putin has bribed Trump and enough senior officials in the White House so as to exert almost total control over the administration.
2. Putin has enough kompromat on Trump and on enough senior officials so as to exert almost total control over the administration.
3. Trump and enough senior officials are sufficiently ideologically aligned with Putin so neither bribes nor kompromat are necessary to exert almost total control over the administration.
Tony Jebson retweeted
Multiple sources have contacted me tonight confirming there are new “technical issues” with Ukraine’s Starshield satellite internet terminals, which have resulted in the loss of multiple Ukrainian drones.
Tony Jebson retweeted
Sanctions relief will continue. I think the diesel deal and the move regarding the Lindsey Graham Act are not the end of it. Unfortunately.
It’s unfortunate because we all had great respect for Lindsey. He devoted his life to America. We had an excellent relationship with him. And shortly before the tragedy, Lindsey was in Ukraine. He always supported us very strongly and pushed for as much assistance to Ukraine as possible.
It’s difficult without him, I’ll be honest. I want to thank both Democrats and Republicans who supported his bill. That was a major victory: this truly bipartisan support. And now, the decision to undo all of this, to block all of it, seems wrong to me. And it definitely helps only the Russians. It only fuels their satisfaction and their desire to keep killing people. This certainly does not stop the war.
From answers to journalists’ questions. (1/3)