Don Fernando Xavier

Don Fernando Xavier

@donfxavier.bsky.social

Historie/pol. Science - childeducation - system administration

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🧵 The full picture of global 🇺🇦 winter aid: 1️⃣ Europe builds the physical 50Hz hardware: bsky.app/profile/donf... 2️⃣ US private tech & foundations step up: bsky.app/profile/donf... 3️⃣ Global democracies unite (JP, CA, TW): bsky.app/profile/donf... #StandWithUkraine #EnergySecurity

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1/2 Totaling ~€4.25B, international winter aid for Ukraine's grid rests on two pillars: European state funds build the physical hardware, while US tech giants & private foundations secure the digital and local resilience. 🇺🇦🔌 #Ukraine #Energy #WinterHelp

🌍 Global solidarity for 🇺🇦! Outside the US & EU, a powerful coalition secures Ukraine’s grid for winter 2026. From Japan’s high-tech turbines & Canada’s funds to Taiwan’s medical generators & Swiss micro-grids, democracies stand united. #StandWithUkraine

Bottom line: The Trump admin provides $0 in new public funds for civilian winter/energy aid in 2026. Only a Congress-mandated $400M defense minimum remains. This is why private US tech, foundations & European funds are vital to keep Ukraine’s grid alive. #Ukraine bsky.app/profile/donf...

Don Fernando Xavier@donfxavier.bsky.social

1/2 Totaling ~€4.25B, international winter aid for Ukraine's grid rests on two pillars: European state funds build the physical hardware, while US tech giants & private foundations secure the digital and local resilience. 🇺🇦🔌 #Ukraine #Energy #WinterHelp

1/2 Totaling ~€4.25B, international winter aid for Ukraine's grid rests on two pillars: European state funds build the physical hardware, while US tech giants & private foundations secure the digital and local resilience. 🇺🇦🔌 #Ukraine #Energy #WinterHelp

2/2 A perfect division of labor: Europe delivers the heavy 50Hz hardware and grid financing. US tech companies secure the cyber-shield & cloud infrastructure, while private foundations bypass red tape to ship thousands of local generators. #StandWithUkraine #TechAid #EnergySecurity

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150.000 Menschen in Belgrad. Abschlusskundgebung der wohl größten Demokratiebewegung Europas. Am Sonntag tritt sie bei unfreien und unfairen Wahlen gegen ein rechtsautoritäres Regime an. Und angesichts der politischen Lage in Europa ist es bemerkenswert, wie wenig darüber eigentlich berichtet wird.

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A beautiful #Roman gold necklace, with large oval amethysts & square emerald chips set into the links. An absolutely lovely piece of ancient jewellery which is more than 1700 years old #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology #AncientBlueSky

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Trump can’t even pack a college arena at this point. DAMN NEAR EMPTY. Size matters, right, Donald? Hope this finds you well. ☠️ #NoKings

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We see no indication from Russia that it wants to end this war, or pursue any form of truce or peace. That's why we need to help Ukrainians get through winter and defend their country. Ukrainians need more air defence. We need to increase pressure on Russia to make it clear they have to negotiate.

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Norwegische Soldaten bemerkten während einer aktuellen Militärübung, dass chinesische Mietwagen von Hertz Norge (darunter Modelle der Marke Deepal) Aufzeichnungen von Soldaten, Bewegungen und sogar den Sicherheitscodes für militärische Tore und Türen speicherten. www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/fors...

nettavisen.noForsvaret leier biler fra kinesiskeid selskapForsvaret bruker biler fra kinesiskeide Hertz Norge til øvelser og operativ virksomhet. Bilene brukes også i daglig drift i Forsvaret.

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“Anyone who, through betrayal, stupidity or for money, seeks to weaken Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression is acting directly against their own people, their country’s security and its sovereignty,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. #Ukraine

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Zelenskyy might be saving our democracy. The mad genius is bombing Russian data centers linked to FAKE NEWS bot farms. Without them, Putin’s midterm influence will accidentally fall from a 30th floor window. I 💙 Ukraine 🇺🇦

Trump könnte auch ersetzt von einer Ki als Gummipuppe zur Wahl gestellt werden. Seine Kernwählerschaft sieht in ihrem Amerika nur eine einzige Lebensmöglichkeit: Wir als Republikaner gegen das "Nicht"-Amerika, wir sind die Hüter und Beschützer des Landes. Einzig Glaube, null Reflexion.

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Ukraine has repeatedly offered cease fires and Russia has always refused

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Hours after President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, a Russian attack in Ukraine, on Saturday killed at least 20 people. The Kremlin said there would be no immediate resumption of discussions to end the war. Trump said Ukraine should “get a new president.” trib.al/6soAOJj

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Musk is complicit b/c he openly supports fascist parties like the AfD. “The next wave of fascists will not come with cattle cars and concentration camps, but they’ll come with a smiley face and maybe a TV show. That’s how the 21st-century fascists will essentially take over.” ~ Michael Moore

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“Lord, even a blind man on a galloping horse” could see that Sadiq Khan is right. London Mayor says PM should 'prepare' British voters for return of EU membership. The Mayor of London says Labour needs to start the ‘pitch rolling’ of rejoining the trading bloc www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

standard.co.ukLondon Mayor says PM should 'prepare' British voters for return of EU membershipThe Mayor of London says Labour needs to start the ‘pitch rolling’ of rejoining the trading bloc

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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.

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Replying to @grahamelucas.bsky.social

Ich will ja nicht unken, aber der Begriff antifaschistischer Schutzwall (DDR-Mauer-Begriff) bekommt eine ganz neue intensive Bedeutung bei mir. Da päppelt der Deutsche montatlich über 30 Jahre den Spinner im Osten auf und wird zum Opfer des trojanischen Nazieinfalls aus dem russ. dt. Osten.

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True cost of Brexit on UK trade revealed as calls to rejoin single market grow. The damning findings comes as a major new survey shows that 98.2 per cent of businesses want access to the EU single market restored www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

independent.co.ukTrue cost of Brexit on UK trade revealed as calls to rejoin single market growExclusive: The damning findings comes as a major new survey shows that 98.2 per cent of businesses want access to the EU single market restored

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Das „Spiegel“-Cover mit AfD-Spitzenkandidat Ulrich Siegmund sollte warnen, doch es könnte ihm stattdessen nützen. Sonya Winterberg analysiert, warum das Magazin mit der Inszenierung nicht nur Relevanz abbildet, sondern selbst Bedeutung erzeugt – und damit der AfD eine unerwartete Bühne bietet:

riffreporter.deWarum das „Spiegel“-Cover Ulrich Siegmund problematisch istDer „Spiegel“ widmet AfD-Kandidat Ulrich Siegmund ein Cover. Eine Analyse, warum diese redaktionelle Entscheidung problematisch ist und was sie bedeutet.

Why? Its easy for understranding: 1. If the free movement of people is abolished, it will lead to massive trade barriers, a severe shortage of skilled workers, excessive bureaucracy, and a significant decline in economic prosperity in all participating countries.

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3. Border and passenger controls: Long wait times are occurring at the borders for commuters, tourists, and regular travelers. Heavy bureaucracy: Cumbersome visa procedures, work permits, and passport checks massively increase costs for the government and the economy.

4. Social and Legal Consequences:Restricted mobility: Citizens lose the right to live, study, or spend their retirement freely in another member state. Service bottlenecks: Tradespeople and technicians are no longer allowed to carry out work in other EU countries without strict case-by-case reviews.

Why? Its easy for understranding: 1. If the free movement of people is abolished, it will lead to massive trade barriers, a severe shortage of skilled workers, excessive bureaucracy, and a significant decline in economic prosperity in all participating countries.

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Russia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta migration crisis, analysis finds. Counter-disinformation group says social media channels connected to Pravda network helped amplify message www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

theguardian.comRussia-linked accounts spread far-right narrative online during Ceuta migration crisis, analysis findsCounter-disinformation group says social media channels connected to Pravda network helped amplify message

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EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’. After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remain www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

theguardian.comEU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remain

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Socks and sandals; proof the Romans were at it long before Gen Z, especially in chilly North East Britannia. This little razor handle with herringbone pattern sock and ‘solea’ sandal was found in the River Tees near Darlington and now lives in Durham Archaeology Museum. #FindsFriday