Bill Lancaster

Teacher, writer, lifelong learner, believer, woodworker, traveler, and all-round error maker.

[Kateryna Lisunova @KaterynaLis]

Very emotional moment from the interview with Zelenskyy. You should watch this.

JOURNALIST: Do you miss being an actor?

ZELENSKYY:?I miss being a good father.

JOURNALIST: When your children were little, what did you tell them the most? What was the thing that you told them the most when they were small?

ZELENSKYY: I love you.

JOURNALIST: And what do you tell them now that they're older?

ZELENSKYY: Oh, I miss you.

JOURNALIST: When was the last time you cried?

ZELENSKYY: I will try to do it after our interview. No, I mean this, between us. I'm a normal man and then there are a lot of different moments, between us, almost each day, a lot of losses on the battlefield and civilians, and there are absolutely crazy attacks on our people.

And I'm just, it's… I mean, It's very difficult really, when I give orders (medals). I said about it. It's always difficult for me when I give orders (medals) to the mothers and fathers, who lost their children. In such moments, really, I often cry.

JOURNALIST: Are you a hero?

ZELENSKYY: No.

JOURNALIST: So who is your hero?

ZELENSKYY:?My hero? My children, my army, our army, and Ukrainian people. So I'm a part… I'm also a Ukrainian, so I'm a part of our nation. But now our nation, I think, that our nation is absolutely heroic.

[J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling]

If you believe free speech is for you but not your political opponents, you're illiberal.

If no contrary evidence could change your beliefs, you're a fundamentalist.

If you believe the state should punish those with contrary views, you're a totalitarian.

If you believe political opponents should be punished with violence or death, you're a terrorist.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

President Putin, the path to peace is clear. End this war. Withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine. Respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Uphold international law.

I delivered the Nordic Statement on Ukraine at the #UNSC.

[Bill Lancaster @blanc52]

@NASCAR @TALLADEGA So show the four laps instead of the boring finish.

[Nikki Haley @NikkiHaley]

This is why the region supports Trump’s war with Iran.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Dear President @ZelenskyyUa, we meet at a dangerous moment.

Russia’s war against Ukraine continues. And a new war has captured the Middle East.

Both wars are very much interlinked. In the face of this, we stand together.

My opening remarks in Kyiv ↓

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

Dear @SecRubio please watch this video….remember about supporting Ukraine? What happened?? You are a man of word….remember that…please

[US Rep. Mike Turner @RepMikeTurner]

I support and have openly called for the United States to adopt @LindseyGrahamSC and @RepBrianFitz's bill for aggressive sanctions including secondary sanctions against Russia and those doing business with Russia. @cepa

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

I’ve been very supportive of POTUS on Iran & believe getting rid of Maduro was good. But I’ve been appalled by this Admin's tone, rhetoric, tactics & strategy toward Europe. Denigrating our allies has been terrible. Weakness communicated to Putin has caused grave damage. Passive-aggressive communication toward President Zelenskyy is embarrassing. I hear from our allies about the damage this has done & it’s going to take time to repair.

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

We need more sanctions on Russia, not less. Russia is giving targeting intelligence to Iran. Reducing sanctions means Russia financially props up their invasion of Ukraine and nightly bombing of cities. Weakness towards Russia prolongs the war. https://t.co/mlCgtB7uyB

[U.S. Senator John Fetterman @SenFettermanPA]

Kept 11 tons of cocaine off American streets.

It’s unacceptable these brave members are not getting paid.

Shutting DHS down only punishes those who keep our nation safer.

[Sen. Jeanne Shaheen @SenatorShaheen]

Russia is doing all it can to undermine the United States, but Donald Trump and his Administration are doing nothing to put pressure on Vladimir Putin.

This is a travesty.

[Bill Lancaster @blanc52]

@grantshapps Putin, you have lost. Just go home.

[Mariska den Eelden 🇪🇺🇳🇱 @eeldenden]

Former NATO SecGen Rasmussen says it clearly: Europe must deploy to western 🇺🇦 now. At least 20,000 troops and 150 aircraft. Create a safe zone to protect civilians. Not "next year", not when it's convenient. Now! Send a message to Moscow and Washington, a message to the world

[Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps @grantshapps]

Putin planned for 3 days.
Ukraine has stood for 4 years.

Freedom outlasts tyranny. 🇺🇦

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

I don’t want a fifth anniversary.

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

As this horrific and unnecessary war enters its fifth year the West and especially the United States needs to understand the truth: Putin does not want to end this war. Putin does not want peace.

Putin will not stop the slaughter until he faces much greater pressure. So for heaven’s sake let’s get on with it.

Impound his entire shadow fleet. Unfreeze all his frozen assets and give them to Ukraine. Give the Ukrainians the weapons they need to take out all the Russian drone factories.

Do all of it now. Putin will not negotiate sincerely until he feels he has no choice.

That moment could come soon. The Russian economy is reeling. Russian casualties are enormous. But on this miserable anniversary of Putin’s invasion the fundamental problem is the same as it has been for the last four years.

The Ukrainians fight like heroes while we in the West pussyfoot and delay. The West can end the war this year - if we stop pussyfooting around.

[Bill Lancaster @blanc52]

@CollinRugg Oh Canada!

[Bill Lancaster @blanc52]

I've not seen this. Just before Ringo sings, someone throws a golf ball (I think) at them.

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

In 1964, The Beatles played for the first time in the United States.

Here’s the complete concert. Enjoy this masterpiece.

[Independents For Trump @indyfor45th47th]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Lindsey Graham has called for the United States to "go all in” by arming Ukraine with deadly 'Tomahawk cruise missiles' to strike deep inside Russian territory if Putin rejects the peace deal.

What's your thoughts on this? 🤔