Filip De Sutter

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[Gianl1974 @Gianl1974]

When he is rejected and betrayed by those once called friends. When allies grow weary, politicians negotiate, and some are already poised to shake the hand of the executioner. When his life and the life of his country are daily targets for rockets, drones, bombs, and lies. I have no idea how this man has endured all this. And continues to endure it.

He does not look like a movie hero. He looks like a man who hasn't slept in years. He has been cast aside. With eyes burning for the homes of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa. With eyes that see all of Ukraine. He asks for no pity. He courageously asks for weapons. He does not flee. He stands his ground and bares his chest. When offered evacuation, he says: "I need ammunition, not a taxi." And this is not just a catchy phrase. It is a choice proven over years. Every day. Every night. Right now.

He has been betrayed and continues to be betrayed. He has been underestimated and continues to be underestimated. He has been insulted and continues to be insulted. He has been put to the test and continues to be put to the test. And he stands tall. In the shadow of ruined cities. With weary soldiers. In the shadow of a world that is also weary—a world that wants to forget this war in Ukraine and think of something that causes no suffering or stress, something pleasant. Yet he reminds everyone. He speaks to people as if holding their hands. And there is something in that which brings a lump to one's throat.
In all my life, I have never admired any public figure more than him. And I think, perhaps, I never will again. Because such admiration is not about politics. It is about a man who, when everything is falling apart, does not ask "Why me?" but—like a knight—does what must be done. I am certain he will stand firm, even if it costs him his life. Even if all his friends leave. Even if the whole world turns its back on him. He will not betray his principles.

The entire world respects him—not because he is perfect, but because he is the strongest of them all, because he has raised the banner of the highest values: human dignity, freedom, and democracy. And all of Ukraine stands with him—weary and wounded, yet unbowed. Perhaps in the future, you will vote for someone else in the presidential election. That is your right. But today, let us respect him. We have a president who deserves respect and of whom we need not be ashamed. May he have strength and patience.

Volodymyr Oleksandrovych deserves kind words and every form of support today. So let us give it to him—it is our duty!

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[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Thirty-five years ago, Ukraine restored its independence!
Happy holiday, great people of a great country!
Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!
Glory to Ukraine!
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

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@gedamtekle Does this work in Europe? I only have a Belgian mobile phone, no US.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

We discussed with Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, @prevotmaxime, practically all areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Belgium significantly helped us at the time in strengthening our combat aviation, and we appreciate its readiness to continue supporting us.

I hope that we will be able to implement what we discussed, and that there will be greater protection against Russian strikes. Ukraine is also ready to share our experience and expertise and support partners who have stood with us since the beginning of the war. Our teams are now working on the text of the Drone Deal, and we discussed potential dates for signing it.

I thank the Government and people of Belgium for more than €1.1 billion in support already allocated this year, for backing our path toward EU membership, and for their full solidarity with Ukraine.

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Zo denk ik er eigenlijk ook over. Maar ook dat zal wel een afwijking zijn zeker? Zelf nadenken.

[Pieter Boudry @BoudryPieter]

Iedereen slachtoffer.
De slachtoffercultuur viert hoogdagen.

Je bent wat chaotisch? ADHD.
Je houdt vast aan structuur? Autisme.
Je bent snel overprikkeld? Hoogsensitief.
Je bent moe of uitgeput? Burn-out.
Je hebt een moeilijke periode achter de rug? Trauma.
Je bent in-to body-modificatie? Trans.
Je bent te dik? Klaag over Fat-shaming.
Je bent lui? Noem je neuro-divergent.
Je bent sexueel experimenteel? Kies maar een van de 100 gender-labels.
Je vind echt geen ander excuus meer? Steek het op inter-generationeel trauma.

Resultaat?
Iedereen slachtoffer.
Iedereen een zorgenkind.
Niemand is nog normaal.
Níemand is nog verantwoordelijk voor zijn eigen gedrag. En blijkbaar moet niemand die verantwoordelijkheid nog nemen.

Maar het stopt niet met een label krijgen of jezelf een label toe-eigenen. Neen. De ánderen moeten het ook allemaal weten, altijd en overal. De ánderen moeten er ook allemaal rekening mee houden, altijd en overal. De ánderen moeten er zelfs zorg voor creëren én betalen. De zorgstaat moet letterlijk voor iedereen zorgen én betalen.

Maar als iedereen “speciale zorgen” verdient, wie blijft er dan nog over om voor al die “speciallekes” te zorgen. En te betalen?

Waar is het vieren van de menselijke verscheidenheid naartoe? “Bij iedereen is er toch een hoek af”. Vier die verscheidenheid. En aanvaard de verschillen. Daarom moeten we toch niet iedereen slachtoffer maken? Daarom moeten we toch niet elke gemoedstoestand als een psychologisch label of probleem kenmerken die speciale zorg nodig heeft? Daarom moet niet iedereen zijn of haar eigen verantwoordelijkheid om zijn of haar eigen leven vorm te geven af te schuiven op iets of iemand anders.

Je bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor je eigen leven. Schuif het resultaat er niet van af op een of ander label of hoe anderen maar rekening met jou moeten houden. Neen.

Hou eens rekening met jezelf.
En maak er zelf iets moois van.

#slachtoffercultuur #iedereenslachtoffer #verantwoordelijkheid

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Emergency response efforts have been ongoing since last night to deal with the aftermath of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. The city was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons, and guided aerial bombs. It was a vicious attack, calculated to inflict maximum damage specifically on civilian infrastructure. Unfortunately, as of now, six people have been reported killed and nineteen wounded in the city. My condolences to their families and loved ones. First responders are continuing to extinguish a fire at one of the impact sites.

In Kyiv, a missile strike damaged an infectious diseases hospital building and businesses. Drone terror continues virtually every day in our frontline communities. In Kherson and Kharkiv, substations were hit overnight, causing power outages. All services are working to restore power to families. The Donetsk, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv regions also came under attack. In addition to missiles, more than 120 drones were used against Ukraine, most of them jet-powered “shaheds.”

Every step Russia takes – increasing ballistic missile production, bringing in North Korean equipment, preparing for mobilization – all of this shows that Moscow is preparing not for peace, but for escalation. And the world needs to respond now, not wait. More sanctions pressure specifically on enterprises that fuel Russia’s war, more air defense assistance for Ukraine – all of this is needed to give peace a chance. I am grateful to everyone who is helping.

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[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

A hell of a night in Kyiv.

At least 9 people were killed and 23 injured as a result of Russia’s barbaric attack with three dozen ballistic missiles. The second such massive strike in just two days.

Failing to achieve its goals on the battlefield, Russia is intensifying its air attacks and terror against civilians. Ukraine urgently needs additional air and missile defense systems and interceptors.

The speed of decisions and deliveries is critical. Every decision that strengthens the defense of Ukrainian skies saves human lives, while every delay leads to deaths and war crimes.

It is the battle for the skies that will define the trajectory of this war. The stronger the air shield over Ukraine, the closer peace becomes.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Since last night, response efforts have been underway in Kyiv and the surrounding region following Russia’s strike. There were numerous fires across the city. Seven districts were affected, and, as usual, the Russians struck ordinary residential buildings. Eighteen residential buildings, a school, the Lithuanian Embassy, and infrastructure facilities were damaged. As of now, nine people have been reported killed in this attack. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Dozens of people were injured. Medical teams are helping everyone who needs it.

Overnight, the Russians launched 35 missiles at Ukraine, including 27 ballistic missiles, as well as 185 attack drones of various types. Kyiv was the primary target, but strikes also hit the Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. Only one ballistic missile was intercepted, simply because there are no interceptors for the Patriot systems. And it is this shortage of ballistic missile interceptors that only encourages Russia to launch such attacks that take human lives.

It is critical that partners hear that these capabilities are needed not somewhere in stockpiles for hypothetical scenarios, but here and now, to contain and stop the Russian war in Ukraine. Every package of ballistic missile interceptors saves the lives of our people. And every night without them results in more casualties. I thank everyone who is working to strengthen our defenses.

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A big thank you to everyone who joined and made it such a fun and energising day. Looking forward to the next one!

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[Queaso Services bv @QueasoServices]

We swapped the office for the fairway with a golf initiation at Wellington Golf Club in Oostende. From first swings on the driving range to a few (mostly) controlled putts and a well-earned lunch afterwards — it was the perfect mix of learning, laughter and team spirit.

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[Peter De Keyzer @PeterDeKeyzer]

De welvaartsstaat wordt ondermijnd door
❌ te hoge belastingen
❌ te veel regels
❌ te lange vergunningstrajecten
❌ te grote overheid
❌ te veel afgunst
❌ te weinig mensen die werken of ondernemen

✅ We need much less takers and much more makers.

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