2026-01-24 22:51:16
🌍 EUROPE IS ALREADY AT WAR: Why aren't we noticing?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/europe-is-already-at-war.html
🌍 EUROPE IS ALREADY AT WAR: Why aren't we noticing?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/europe-is-already-at-war.html
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #SonicReducer
Uproar:
🎵 No War No More
#Uproar
https://stagebeatmedia.bandcamp.com/track/no-war-no-more
https://open.spotify.com/track/6alylRQ2IANYaFahdKb63K
As Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War, Europe Toils to Have a Say (Michael D. Shear/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/world/europe/trump-ukraine-war-peace-plan-merz-macron-starmer.html
http://www.memeorandum.com/251125/p33#a251125p33
The just published timelapse #aurora as it was seen from Germany: note the green splotches appearing briefly all over the place, the nature of which - most likely RAGDA - is discussed in https://skyweek.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/allgemeines-live-blog-ab-dem-25-januar-2025/#Jan25 ("Das war das Polarlicht vom 19. Januar ...") with links to several relevant papers.
RE: https://mstdn.social/@noelreports/115775563076309051
The Ukrainian army has just liberated Kupyansk (in the north, east of Kharkiv), a town of 27,000 before the war.
RE: https://nerdculture.de/@gigblog/115607005917464469
letzte Woche war ich nach längerer Zeit mal wieder mit der Kamera auf einem Konzert. Es war im Wizemann von @…
RE: https://social.linux.pizza/@midtsveen/115817239878843124
Legalize LSD, shrooms, and other classic psychedelics. This was never a war on drugs, it’s always been a war on consciousness IMO.
Ich dachte, ich wär mal im East Wing gewesen und wurde schon nostalgisch, aber war dann doch nur das Eisenhower Building. Aber White House! (Quasi.)
📷https://www.flickr.com/photos/anne_roth/7678984642/in/album-72157630728031338
Im Rahmen einer n…
Cowboys Seek to Poach Eagles Coach as NFC East War Heats Up https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/poach-eagles-assistant-nfc-east-war-heats-up/
Another warmonger.
LibDems are no alternative.
Davey says war bonds needed to get defence spending moving 'faster' - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5y7edg169o
Ukraine war latest: 80% of Ukraine faces emergency power cuts, 15% of Kyiv residential buildings remain without heat after Russian attack: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/ukraine-war-latest-of-ukraine.html
US-Effizienzbehörde DOGE existiert nicht mehr
DOGE sollte den Behördenapparat reformieren. Zuletzt war nicht mehr viel davon zu hören. Ein Regierungsmitarbeiter hat Reuters das Ende von DOGE bestätigt.
https://www.
Trump's weird war on "terrorism" (Joshua Keating/Vox)
https://www.vox.com/politics/470286/terrorism-maduro-venezuela-antifa
http://www.memeorandum.com/251125/p25#a251125p25
RE: https://mastodon.social/@Nietzsxhe/115600337055717985
My disgust knows no boundaries ... this stock market website has used the expression "fear of peace" - regarding losses for German weapons dealers should the Russia-Ukraine war end ... prematurely? - already for the second time: https://www.boerse-express.com/news/articles/hensoldt-aktie-friedensangst-nur-ein-strohfeuer-788203 and https://www.boerse-express.com/news/articles/rheinmetall-aktie-friedensangst-schockt-anleger-842841
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #AfternoonShow
War:
🎵 Slippin’ Into Darkness
#War
https://dulcetsyd.bandcamp.com/track/war-slippin-into-darkness-conga-party-disco-mix
https://open.spotify.com/track/1YeDoUncykU6ECk3LclRYM
At least 14 injured, including 4 children, in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/at-least-injured-including-children.html
Texas adds to redistricting war deluge at Supreme Court (Zach Schonfeld/The Hill)
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5622226-texas-redistricting-supreme-court/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251125/p126#a251125p126
❗️20 points of peace: Zelenskyy reveals key political document of the war #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/points-of-peace-zelenskyy-reveals.html
Is Russia preparing Europe for war? Kremlin propaganda has crossed the line: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/is-russia-preparing-europe-for.html
Russia talks about “peace” but prepares a new war: why not to trust Putin?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/russia-talks-about-peace-but.html
‘A breakthrough is underway’: Russian war bloggers lament loss of Kupyansk: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/a-breakthrough-is-underway-russian.html
⚔️ARMED FORCES COMMANDER PREPS OFFENSIVE, TRUMP – SANCTIONS:UAE talks. New stage of the war in 2026: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/armed-forces-commander-preps-offensive.html
How Russia could use any "free zone" against Ukraine #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/how-russia-could-use-any.html
What if Article 5 is applied due to an actual attack? #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/what-if-article-is-applied.html
ZELENSKYY: America must not EASE pressure on Russia #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/zelenskyy-america-must-not-ease.html
US allocates over $400 million for energy support to UKRAINE #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/us-allocates-over-million-for.html
🤯 Russian ballistics right next to civilian buildings #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/russian-ballistics-right-next-to.html
PUTIN is offended – he wants to destroy UKRAINIAN IDENTITY – Broe #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/putin-is-offended-he-wants.html
"THAT HE PERISH": we all share one dream, — Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/ampquotthat-he-perishampquot-we-all.html
Youth without idols: the tragedy of teenage violence in Russia #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/youth-without-idols-the-tragedy.html
Occupiers unable to restore logistics routes in Kupyansk #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/occupiers-unable-to-restore-logistics.html
💫 Today we all share one dream, and this wish we make as one for everyone, — Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/today-we-all-share-one.html
🔥The Armed Forces of Ukraine control the north of Pokrovsk and eliminate the enemy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/the-armed-forces-of-ukraine.html
Poland builds "Eastern Shield": a new observation tower with radar #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/poland-builds-quoteastern-shieldquot-a.html
Russia strikes ENERGY AND HOUSING: 1,700 DRONES and 69 MISSILES in one week #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/russia-strikes-energy-and-housing.html
❗️Covering up with “evacuation” – actually forced deportation #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/covering-up-with-evacuation-actually.html
Jake Broe: Trump's reasons for participating in peace talks – attention and publicity #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/jake-broe-trumps-reasons-for.html
❗️RUSSIA ATTACKED Kyiv with missiles and drones: ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE HIT #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/russia-attacked-kyiv-with-missiles.html
Russia's strikes on the energy sector – Ukraine requests urgent reinforcement of air defense #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/russias-strikes-on-the-energy.html
Russia irrelevant, those who oppose nations have historically always lost, says Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/russia-irrelevant-those-who-oppose.html
Russian propaganda 2025: Europe – "a dumping ground for warring countries" #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/russian-propaganda-europe-ampquota-dumping.htm…
First trilateral meeting Ukraine–US–Russia: war close to ending?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/23/first-trilateral-meeting-ukraineusrussia-war.html
Zelensky, Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya meet for first time in Vilnius: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/005724.html
2025 in 25 features from the Kyiv Independent: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/in-features-from-the-kyiv.html
LIVE 24/7: Key News from Ukraine & World Updates: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/live-key-news-from-ukraine.html
Tank after tank into the abyss: Ukrainian army grinds down Russian assaults: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/tank-after-tank-into-the.html
Ukraine says it struck Russia's only Il-38N in the Black Sea: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/ukraine-says-it-struck-russias.html
At least 1 killed, 9 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/at-least-killed-injured-in.html
At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/at-least-killed-injured-in.html
20 points of peace: chance for Ukraine or step toward dangerous compromise?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/points-of-peace-chance-for.html
NEWSFLASH: Unknown object in Ukrainian airspace: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/newsflash-unknown-object-in-ukrainian.html
Kremlin teaches to kill! Why Russian teens are drawn to knives and violence: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/kremlin-teaches-to-kill-why.html
SBU drones hit Krasnodar Krai seaport, Orenburg gas plant, source says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/sbu-drones-hit-krasnodar-krai.html
Zelensky calls Abu Dhabi talks with Russia and the U.S. constructive: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/zelensky-calls-abu-dhabi-talks.html
Here's why Minneapolis reminds me of what I once saw in Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/heres-why-minneapolis-reminds-me.html
As long as Putin remains alive, it doesn't end with Ukraine – Jake Broe | Interview: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/as-long-as-putin-remains.html
Belgorod under heavy fire in 'most massive' attack, Russian governor claims: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/belgorod-under-heavy-fire-in.html
'A lot can be decided before New Year' — Zelensky says he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future': https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/26/a-lot-can-be-decided.html
Christmas of strength and unity: Address by the President of Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/christmas-of-strength-and-unity.html
Ukraine says Russia has only four Oreshnik missiles, plans serial production: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/ukraine-says-russia-has-only.html
US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/us-security-guarantees-document-is.html
ONE-WAY TICKET: What hides behind PUTIN'S "Siberia development" Plan?: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/oneway-ticket-what-hides-behind.html
French troops secretly arrive in Donbas to train on advanced drones: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/french-troops-secretly-arrive-in.html
🧨 BOMBS FALLING ON BELGOROD: How Russian aviation DESTROYS ITS OWN cities: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/bombs-falling-on-belgorod-how.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,202,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/26/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,201,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,233,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,234,040 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
There are new ideas on how to bring real peace closer, – Zelenskyy on conversation with Americans: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/there-are-new-ideas-on.html
Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery with Storm Shadow missiles: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/ukraine-says-it-hit-russias.html
Ukrainian Forces clear Kupyansk as cut-off Russian troops surrender: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/ukrainian-forces-clear-kupyansk-as.html
North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine ask to be sent to South Korea: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/north-korean-soldiers-captured-in.html
NATO to deploy robots and drones on its eastern flank under the Eastern Flank Deterrence Line: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/nato-to-deploy-robots-and.html
'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/may-he-perish-zelensky-voices.html
Zelensky says US security guarantees for Ukraine are 100% ready: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/zelensky-says-us-security-guarantees.html
Ukraine on track to receive total of 3 million FPV drones in 2025, defense minister says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/ukraine-on-track-to-receive.html
Russia launches rare Kh-22 strike on Kyiv; Ukraine says nine of twelve shot down: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/russia-launches-rare-kh-strike.html
Russia ATTACKS CHILDREN in DONBAS! Brutal drone-missile strikes on Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/russia-attacks-children-in-donbas.html
“Now Ukraine produces up to five million drones a year” – Sergej Sumlenny | Brave Hearts: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/now-ukraine-produces-up-to.html
Kremlin in shock: Ukraine's robotic army changes the rules on the front line!: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/kremlin-in-shock-ukraines-robotic.html
PEACE for Ukrainians is not a compromise with Russia at the expense of values and human rights: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/peace-for-ukrainians-is-not.html
Ukraine says Russian overnight strikes imperil Abu Dhabi peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/ukraine-says-russian-overnight-strikes.html
Russia rejects peace – gets KARMA: "friendly fire" missiles & record troop losses: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/russia-rejects-peace-gets-karma.html
Belarus imprisons citizen who fought for Russia in Ukraine, defying Moscow: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/belarus-imprisons-citizen-who-fought.html
Ukraine downs 15 missiles and 357 drones in overnight mass attack centered on Kyiv: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/ukraine-downs-missiles-and-drones.html
Russia hammers Ukraine’s energy grid as Zelensky calls for more air defenses: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/russia-hammers-ukraines-energy-grid.html
Another blast in Moscow kills two police officers allegedly involved in torturing Ukrainian POWs: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/another-blast-in-moscow-kills.html
Zelensky accuses Europe of complacency in the face of Russian aggression: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/zelensky-accuses-europe-of-complacency.html
Ukrainian long-range drones spark major fires at strategic sites in Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/ukrainian-longrange-drones-spark-major.html
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-oil.html
Ukraine election poll shows tight first round, decisive Zaluzhnyi runoff win over Zelensky: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/ukraine-election-poll-shows-tight.html
Russian troops step up pressure on Mirnohrad as Ukraine reinforces defenses and supply corridors: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/russian-troops-step-up-pressure.html
Russian officials claim 16 drones headed for Moscow were downed on Christmas Eve: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/24/russian-officials-claim-drones-headed.html
Ukrainian military: Russia pushes toward Kharkiv to carve out a buffer zone: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/26/ukrainian-military-russia-pushes-toward.html
Zelensky holds phone call with Trump's envoys as Russia claims talks making 'slow but steady progress': https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/zelensky-holds-phone-call-with.html
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles, General Staff says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-in.html
Zelensky says Lukashenko's dog has more rights than Belarusians as he visits Lithuanian capital: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/25/zelensky-says-lukashenkos-dog-has.html
"WE CANNOT DELAY AIR DEFENSE": Zelenskyy ADDRESSES THE WORLD after MASSIVE SHELLING of Kyiv: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/24/quotwe-cannot-delay-air-defensequot.html
Russia’s customs service starts concealing import data on sanctioned goods: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/25/russias-customs-service-starts-concealing.html