Michael Novakhov retweeted:

PICTURES OF THE WEEK (11-17 December)

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Michael Novakhov retweeted:

Dec 17: Russia’s forces quiet. Four violations reported, but no mortar/artillery fire – just grenade launcher & machine gun fire. Thankfully no Europeans were killed/wounded by Russia. Frontline quite early this morning. mil.gov.ua/news/2021/12/1… #Donbas #Donbass #UkraineWillResist

Michael Novakhov retweeted:

December 19 – 1960: In a conversation with Khrushchev, Ulbricht reaffirms his plans: integrating the GDR into the Socialist World, disintegrating it from the West, double recognition of both Germanys, & the solution of the West Berlin problem (=> the Wall of August 1961!). #OTD

Michael Novakhov retweeted:

Russia has never accepted Ukrainian independence but it might have, had it chosen democracy — For centuries Ukraine had anchored Russia’s identity. Kyiv as just the capital of a neighbouring country was unimaginable to Russians. But not to Ukrainians

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Michael Novakhov retweeted:

Fury and death threats against @RepRubenGallego @RubenGallego on #Russia‘s state TV for his ongoing support of #Ukraine‘s democracy and independence.

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