heepst
Finnish architect rants and raves about geopolitics, politics, and culture
Russia's war in Ukraine as seen from the frontline states
The future of Europe at a time when global democracy is in decline
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- Politics as usual is no longer enough. If moderates fail to meet the moment, more and more votes will go to extremists. If the situation calls for them, moderate politics shouldn't exclude sweeping, even radical reforms. Incrementalism is more conservative than moderate. 👇🏻
- Reposted by heepstRemember the controversy when Obama was accused of intervening in UK politics? This is the current US government openly seeking to undermine liberal democracy in Europe.
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- I have an ergonomic desk and a chair and other tools that help me work and stay functional. I had to fight to keep my chair - a saddle chair that was ordered specifically to my measurements. I got to keep it in the end but the entire battle was stupid, demoralizing, and humiliating.
- Reposted by heepstOn kyllä hieno kuulla #atalk issa, että Kokoomus ymmärtää, että toimilla on monimutkaisia vaikutuksia, joita pitää huolella selvittää ennen kuin lähtee toimimaan Sitten kun vielä ymmärtäisivät, että se koskee muutakin kuin eläkkeitä
- There is. I don't share it.
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- Reposted by heepstA delegation of 65 Inuit are travelling to Greenland with Makivvik for the official opening of the Canadian consulate in the capital Nuuk. They say they’re going to stand in solidarity with Kalaallit, Greenlandic Inuit, amidst threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Reposted by heepst🇸🇪 Swedes donated €400,000 in just five minutes to keep Ukraine warm as Russia bombs the energy grid.
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- Reposted by heepstUkraine does not have nuclear weapon, unfortunately. And Russia is not suicidal, even if they try to convince you otherwise.
- Reposted by heepstIn St Petersburg, a woman threw two Molotov cocktails at a collection point providing aid for Russian forces, according to reports. The premises were completely burned down. She was detained after the incident. #Russia
- Reposted by heepst🇫🇮🇺🇦 Finland to provide Ukraine with €43 million in military aid This is the 32nd package of military aid. In total, Helsinki has provided AFU with weapons and military equipment worth €3.2 billion. The current AFU needs were taken into account when forming new batch of aid.
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- Reposted by heepstSo what is behind the US decision to stop all contacts with the speaker of the Polish Parliament? What did Włodzimierz Czarzasty dare to say about Trump in the Sejm? "I will not support President Trump's Nobel Prize nomination because he doesn't deserve it".
- US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump 'insults' reut.rs/4ahobTG
- Reposted by heepstSee? You can just accurately describe what he's doing in the headline. It's possible! No need for sly wording. From @ncnewsline.com ncnewsline.com/2026/02/03/r...
- If it was a political attack, would that be bad?
- Reposted by heepstSecurity conference in Oslo, #Norway. – We are giving Ukraine enough to survive, but not enough to win, says Polish Foreign Minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social. It is very important to talk about Ukrainian VICTORY, not just survival, to counter the false Russian narrative. #Ukraine #Russia
- Reposted by heepstSpain’s youth minister floats countrywide ban on X Sira Rego says current digital space is “undemocratic” and controlled by “a few digital strongmen.”
- Reposted by heepstAs expected, Trump working hard to get Hungary’s Viktor Orbán re-elected.
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- Boycott them
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- Reposted by heepst❗️🇪🇪Estonia has detained a container ship flying the flag of the Bahamas, which was en route to 🇷🇺St. Petersburg, — ERR. The vessel Baltic Spirit is suspected of smuggling goods from Ecuador. All 23 crew members are Russian citizens.
- Reposted by heepstA publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
- I'm sure Russia is involved. Let's not overestimate its influence, however. None of this could be done without willing participants.
- Reposted by heepstIf this Putinesque monstrosity is built, it will be torn down soon after completion.
- Reposted by heepstWe have reasons to celebrate! The new Eurobarometer from last autumn has been published, and the results are encouraging: Europeans want a more united Europe. 🇪🇺 europa.eu/eurobaromete...
- Reposted by heepst👀❗️The Russians are writing that their Starlinks have been turned off across the entire front. Let’s wait for official information!
- Reposted by heepstEurope's enemies fear our potential. They know a united Europe is a superpower. That is why they do everything to divide and weaken us. That is why they all support anti-EU forces. Division is their weapon. Our unity is their nightmare
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In Hungary, the government has cited the Ukraine war emergency to issue a decree halting lawsuits against it. This means that ongoing court cases can now be shut down by decree. Elections are coming. Judge for yourself. #ruleoflaw 👋 - Reposted by heepstNorth Korean troops fighting under Russian command are carrying out attacks in Ukraine’s border areas, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said on Feb. 4.
