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In times of war, even books take sides: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/in-times-of-war-even.html

House of Dynamite , recommended movie on Netflix about nuclear war in these times. Realistic, gives an impression how the bureaucracy works and how little time there is to decide. It also gives a good reminder there is no real effective defense against incoming ballistic missiles, at least not for 100%. When interested in the subject, this is also a good book to read, Nuclear War: A Scenario - Wikipedia

Nuclear War: A Scenario - Wikipedia

Russia’s war on civilians | Ukraine This Week: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/russias-war-on-civilians-ukraine.html

The icy cold war America is busy losing
https://www.economist.com/interactive/international/2025/10/16/the-icy-cold-war-america-is-busy-losing
From The Economist

Ich war mal mit meinen Eltern in so nem Touriort, konnte selbst noch kaum Englisch, geschweige denn die dortige Sprache, aber als sich ein deutsches Paar im Stil Klische-CDU im Restaurant weit hörbar beschwerte, dass die eine Kellnerin kein Deutsch sprach und sie ihr Jägerschnitzel, das nicht auf der Karte stand, nicht bestellen konnten, war mir das unangenehm - ein erstes Mal Fremdscham.
Und wir waren nicht im tiefsten Sauerland und das Paar war nicht Bundeskanzlerin.

„Wo ist ein ordentliches Stück Brot?“: Merz vermisste bei Besuch in Angola deutsche Stulle zum Frühstück
In einer Hamburger Manufaktur bekundet der Kanzler seine Vorliebe für deutsches Brot. Danach habe er während seiner jüngsten Afrikareise in Angola am Frühstücksbuffet vergeblich gesucht.

Ukraine war latest: 3 killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/ukraine-war-latest-killed-injured.html

Why Fentanyl Smuggling isn't War and Cannot Justify Extrajudicial Killing (Ilya Somin/Reason)
https://reason.com/volokh/2025/10/26/why-fentanyl-smuggling-isnt-war-and-cannot-justify-extrajudicial-killing/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251026/p25#a251026p25

Squirrels at War: A Brief Respite
#writingcommunity #visualinspiration Earlier installments can be read from this page. *** We thought about launching some drones into the periphery of the debris field, programmed to attack anything Ilyrian that came near. We decided a…

Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
https:…

Nicholas Grossman (@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social)
Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with: -No casus belli -No authorization from Congress -No allies or international support -No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela -No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout

Willi-Strahl war ein Predigersohn und wenn sein Papa uns besuchte, war er mit dabei ...
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A corruption scandal may well end the war in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/11/23/a-corruption-scandal-may-well-end-the-war-in-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

A corruption scandal may well end the war in Ukraine
A weakened Ukrainian president can now easily be turned into a scapegoat for defeat.

uns wurde von der Stadt gesagt, dass es leider, leider unmöglich ist, den Radstreifen rechts der parkenden Autos zu legen. Ihr Argument war, dass sie keine Kehrmaschinen hätten, sich dort um die Reinigung zu kümmern.
Ganz abgesehen vom offensichtlichen: damit einparkende Autos darauf rangieren können.
Jeden Herbst stellt sich raus, dass es plump gelogen war, denn die @…

„Clair Obscur – Expedition 33“ verliert GOTY-Status
Eigentlich war „Clair Obscur – Expedition 33“ das Spiel des Jahres 2025. Interview-Aussagen werden dem Spielestudio zum Verhängnis.
https://www.

From ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#AnnafromUkraine⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
⁠⁠CENTRAL BANK CUTS RATE, EXPLOSIONS IN MOSCOW, WAR FACTORIES SHUTTING DOWN Vlog 1207: War in Ukraine
#Moscow and 13 other russian regions visited by the Ukrainian

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…

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

Hey everyone,
@…’s mom needs your help:
“My mother has been suffering from chronic diabetes, and some time ago, one of her toes had to be amputated. During the war, her condition has worsened, and she now relies on a walker to move. 💔
Today, she fell inside our tent, and her foot got injured again – it’s swollen and bruised badly…

Help Bara'a and her elderly parents in Gaza
My name is Bara'a El-Mughraby. Me and my older brother are the sole breadwinners for my family of five in Al-Shati refugee camp in North Gaza. Me, my elderly parents, my sister and my brother. For months, we have endured the unimaginable and did everything we can to survive, but now our situation worsened a lot and has become a matter of life or death. The constant bombardment and the recent evacuation orders from the IDF mean we have to leave our home—but we don't have the capabilities nor t…

A German in the Legion: “I have known about this war since 2014 and couldn’t stay on the sidelines.”: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/a-german-in-the-legion.html

It's incredible that the EU can't agree to seize all Russian assets for the war in Ukraine. The situation is dire for both Ukraine and Europe but still formal/legal arguments prevail it seems, while we are at war already in many ways.
#russia #eu

Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russia-is-preparing-ukrainian-children.html

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 @…

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.

Ukraine war latest: Russia hits Kharkiv with glide bombs, artillery, drones kill 3 in Kherson: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/ukraine-war-latest-russia-hits.html

Farm owner Bessent on soybean crisis: "I have felt this pain too" (Ben Berkowitz/Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/26/trump-trade-war-bessent
http://www.memeorandum.com/251026/p47#a251026p47

'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/im-not-going-to-be.html

‘More to come,’ HUR says, as sabotage fires spread across Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/more-to-come-hur-says.html

“I wanted to help somehow, in the best way possible” – volunteer from the International Legion: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/i-wanted-to-help-somehow.html

AI drones in Ukraine — this is where we're at: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/ai-drones-in-ukraine-this.html

“Freedom always comes at a cost — I’ve seen that cost up close” – Matthew Sampson | WrapUp Analytics: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/freedom-always-comes-at-a.html

❗️“Just this week, Russia has used 1,200 drones and 50 missiles,” – Zelenskyy said #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/just-this-week-russia-has.html

Ukraine’s horses under fire: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/ukraines-horses-under-fire.html

One of Russia's largest oil refineries reportedly suspends operations after Ukrainian attack: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/one-of-russias-largest-oil.html

💥 Trump strikes at the heart of the Kremlin – sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/trump-strikes-at-the-heart.html

"I will keep this as a lifelong memento" – a servicman on the fragment that survived alongside him: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/ampquoti-will-keep-this-as.html

At least 9 killed, 45 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/at-least-killed-injured-in.html

Russia attacks coal mine in central Ukraine with nearly 500 workers underground: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russia-attacks-coal-mine-in.html

'No pressure works on Russia,' Kremlin envoy says as he praises Trump’s role in peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/no-pressure-works-on-russia.html

They really scared him: Trump and EU sanctions have increased pressure on the Kremlin! | Explainer: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/they-really-scared-him-trump.html

The Russian economy WILL NOT RECOVER FROM THIS – Extraordinary strikes of US sanctions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/the-russian-economy-will-not.html

France could deploy troops to support Ukraine as early as 2026, army chief says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/france-could-deploy-troops-to.html

Russian submarine found in the Baltic Sea! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russian-submarine-found-in-the.html

Ukraine Action Summit meets in Washington, calls for return of abducted children, security guarantees: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/ukraine-action-summit-meets-in.html

The United States destroys the Kremlin’s oil profits – Russia loses $100 billion! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/the-united-states-destroys-the.html

⚡ Sleepless NIGHT in KYIV: Russia strikes CIVILIANS again! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/sleepless-night-in-kyiv-russia.html

UNBELIEVABLE! Is France ready to DEPLOY TROOPS in UKRAINE? Security guarantees 2026!: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/unbelievable-is-france-ready-to.html

Russia is retreating! Ukraine is liberating settlements in Donetsk Oblast!: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russia-is-retreating-ukraine-is.html

Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russia focus on oil and defense industries, Budanov says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/ukraines-deep-strikes-on-russia.html

💥 The United Kingdom will transfer 5,000 missiles to Ukraine – a new stage of support! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/the-united-kingdom-will-transfer.html

Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills one, injures at least nine as fires hit three districts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russian-overnight-strike-on-kyiv.html

Russia claims Ukraine peace deal 'close' — as it rejects ceasefire and escalates attacks: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/russia-claims-ukraine-peace-deal.html

Kremlin official says Russia and Ukraine are close to a peace deal, urges respect for Moscow’s interests: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/kremlin-official-says-russia-and.html

Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/27/ukraine-destroys-russian-buk-air.html

Hundreds of Russian troops inside Pokrovsk, military reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/27/hundreds-of-russian-troops-inside.html

Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/27/ukrainian-drones-target-moscow-in.html

Lithuania shuts down airports for 3rd night in row, closes border crossings indefinitely due to balloons from Belarus: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/27/lithuania-shuts-down-airports-for.html

More than Tomahawks: what Ukraine’s soldiers say they actually need: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/more-than-tomahawks-what-ukraines.html

Russia suspected of using Estonia ferry wreck for Baltic undersea operations and surveillance: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/russia-suspected-of-using-estonia.html

Kontakt-12 Expands to Artillery Recon Battalion: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/kontakt-expands-to-artillery-recon.html

ROCKET AGAINST CHILDREN! The Kremlin STRUCK a kindergarten in Kyiv #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/rocket-against-children-the-kremlin.html

US reportedly readies new sanctions as Russia stalls on Ukraine peace talks: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/us-reportedly-readies-new-sanctions.html

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

Ukraine retakes 2 villages in Donetsk Oblast near Dobropillia, military says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/ukraine-retakes-villages-in-donetsk.html

Russia says it tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/26/russia-says-it-tested-nuclearpowered.html

Belgorod governor says Ukrainian strike damaged Belgorod Reservoir dam, warns of flooding risk: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/belgorod-governor-says-ukrainian-strike.html

Lithuania closes airports, Belarus border crossings after 'smuggling balloons' incident: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/lithuania-closes-airports-belarus-border.html

Pipeline failure, mismanagement leave occupied Luhansk region without water as water shortages spread to Donetsk, Crimea: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/25/pipeline-failure-mismanagement-leave-occupied.html

Investigation finds Russian surveillance, sabotage ship near European undersea cables, FT reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/27/investigation-finds-russian-surveillance-sabotage.html

Ukraine war latest live: Trump finally sanctions Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/23/ukraine-war-latest-live-trump.html

Trump's war mediation: 8 months of shifting between Ukraine, Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/23/trumps-war-mediation-months-of.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

Resources are depleted, crisis is imminent! Putin's war is draining Russia's economy: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/resources-are-depleted-crisis-is.html

Ukraine war latest live: Russian mass attack kills civilians in Kyiv, targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/22/ukraine-war-latest-live-russian.html

❗️The more Putin loses, the fewer attacks he will be able to carry out! – Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/the-more-putin-loses-the.html

Rival rallies mark start of Hungary’s election season as Orban faces his strongest challenger yet: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/rival-rallies-mark-start-of.html

'Putin is playing with nuclear fire' — Zaporizhzhia power plant blackout ends, but experts warn risks are far from over: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/putin-is-playing-with-nuclear.html

⚡ Frozen Russian assets are the key to pressure on the Kremlin #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/frozen-russian-assets-are-the.html

⚡️Europe will use Russian assets to support Ukraine! – Zelenskyy: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/europe-will-use-russian-assets.html

New mobilization in Russia: The Kremlin is preparing cannon fodder! | Weapons with @StarskyUA: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/new-mobilization-in-russia-the.html

RIGHT NOW: Zelenskyy, NATO chief & coalition of willing leaders speak to media: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/right-now-zelenskyy-nato-chief.html

Man detonates grenade on train platform in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast, kills 4, including himself: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/man-detonates-grenade-on-train.html

Russia orders 450 Kalibr 3M-14S cruise missiles, including 56 with nuclear warheads: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russia-orders-kalibr-ms-cruise.html

Analysis: After two oil refinery blasts, Russian propaganda reports a fake one — then blames Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/analysis-after-two-oil-refinery.html

Zelensky arrives in London ahead of 'Coalition of the Willing' summit: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/zelensky-arrives-in-london-ahead.html

Russia feigns superiority on the Lyman axis as Ukraine reports localized gains: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russia-feigns-superiority-on-the.html

🇩🇪 Katherina Reiche in Kyiv — Germany participates in the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/katherina-reiche-in-kyiv-germany.html

Russia’s new long-range glide bombs aim to terrorize civilians, not win battles, experts say: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russias-new-longrange-glide-bombs.html

Russia sentences 21-year-old admin of 'Melitopol is Ukraine' Telegram channel to 14 years in prison: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russia-sentences-yearold-admin-of.html

💥 MASSIVE SHELLING OF KHERSON – RUSSIAN troops are hitting RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/massive-shelling-of-kherson-russian.html

Top Russian envoy reportedly visits US after Trump's sanctions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/top-russian-envoy-reportedly-visits.html

'Russians hunting Ukrainian farmers' in intercepted drone footage, Azov says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russians-hunting-ukrainian-farmers-in.html

Kherson hammered by Russian artillery, videos show multiple explosions in residential areas: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/kherson-hammered-by-russian-artillery.html

Madness! Russia is bombing residential areas of Ukrainian cities on a massive scale: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/madness-russia-is-bombing-residential.html

Ukraine’s central bank devalues hryvnia in nod to IMF demands: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/ukraines-central-bank-devalues-hryvnia.html

Russia’s ‘Harmony’ undersea sensor network, built with Western gear, tracks NATO submarines in the Arctic: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/russias-harmony-undersea-sensor-network.html

Trump DESTROYS Russian economy – Unexpected move by the US| Weekly Wrap-Up: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/trump-destroys-russian-economy-unexpected.html

Czechs crowdfund Ukrainian Flamingo missile in under 48 hours, name it DANA1 after Dana Drabova: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/24/czechs-crowdfund-ukrainian-flamingo-missile.html

Ukraine war latest live: Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ceases operations following drone attack: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/21/ukraine-war-latest-live-russias.html

Investigation: How Russia militarizes Ukrainian children, training them for a lifetime of war: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/23/investigation-how-russia-militarizes-ukrainian.html

🔥The war continues: EU demands decisive action against the Kremlin #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/21/the-war-continues-eu-demands.html

Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine preps new contracts to boost Patriot air defense substantially, Zelensky says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/10/20/ukraine-war-latest-live-ukraine.html