Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@ulfposh Merkt ihr eigentlich noch, wie dümmlich ihr selbst seid?

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

„VOGLIAMO UN’AREA MARINA PROTETTA NELLE ISOLE EOLIE” - Jetzt unterschreiben! https://t.co/OVokCQwhOV via @ChangeGER

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

Empfehlenswerter Beitrag aus F.A.Z.:
Zweckgebundene PKW Maut: absolut richtig!! https://t.co/Vc7rB8fSK9

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@nicolange_ Unverständlich ist das nicht, lediglich inakzeptabel. Wenn in 🇵🇱 ein gegenseitiges Beistandsabkommen innenpolitisch nicht durchsetzbar ist (PiS strikt dagegen) und in 🇩🇪 ebensowenig ein umfassendes Reparationsabkommen, dann wird das eigentlich Erforderliche eben nicht Realität.

[Jan Hegenberg 🇩🇪 🇪🇺⚡️🚈🚆 @DerGraslutscher]

Das für mich absurdeste des Iran-Kriegs sind deutsche Dubai-Auswanderer-Influencer, die seit Jahren euphorisch davon erzählen, nun keine Steuern mehr zu zahlen und sich nun beschweren, nicht von der Bundeswehr ausgeflogen zu werden. Angst und Panik in den ersten Reels mussten

[Robin Brooks @robin_j_brooks]

@shashj Could we please stop saying Europe when it comes to support for Ukraine? The support that's happening is from Germany, the Nordics, the UK, plus Poland and the Baltics. Italy and Spain are free-riding and contributing next to nothing. It'd be good to be transparent about this...

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@VeroWendland Er bedient 3 Typen und die werden immer sagen: ‘Ja, aber…’.
1) Libertäre Hedonisten, die ihren Spaß wollen, egal was heute + in Zukunft geschieht. 2) Law +Order Typen, die das über alles stellen 3) Anti-Diverse , die ihre Identität bedroht sehen durch (Migranten, LgB, Frauen..)

[Der Postillon 📯 @Der_Postillon]

Wikinger waren zuerst da: Dänemark erhebt Anspruch auf USA
https://t.co/UQpd5MbNfK
https://t.co/UQpd5MbNfK

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@fckoeln Weder bei RTL noch beim FC irgendwelche Kritik an diesen kindischen Vollidioten…

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@NathalieTocci @guardian European verbal posturing which can only serve to undermine Europe’s attempts to secure its own vital sphere of influence (Ukraine/Greenland). It’s a cynical world: we accept Venezuela, you help us on Ukraine and do not violate our sovereignty.

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@NathalieTocci @guardian I disagree. It is disingenuous 1) to state (correctly) that this is classic spheres of influence policy, 2) that Europe is powerless to do anything about it (also correct) and 3) to request

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@NathalieTocci Or maybe they are finally fed up with empty posturing

[Russia Direct @RussiaDirect]

Karaganov: We’re at war with Europe, not Ukraine — and the war won’t end until Europe is defeated.

🔗 Source: https://t.co/H9hCOPY0ky

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@Italian347 If you want to see something equally stunning which is really much less well known and off the beaten path, go there: https://t.co/tBCw1GR29w

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@Italian347 Haha. Nobody is going to stumble by accident on what is the most famous Rokoko church in the world cause nobody is going to drive there without noticing the signs

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@politicalbeauty Dumm und schäbig

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

Hamilton said the constitution limits the President’s foreign policy powers because “an avaricious man might be tempted to betray the interests of the state [for] the acquisition of wealth.” https://t.co/AZFoyb2hw0

[Gandalv @Microinteracti1]

🇪🇺🇺🇸🇷🇺 EU Opens “Territorial Swap Season” as Von der Leyen Floats Trading Alaska for Crimea.

In a surprise statement that left diplomats choking on their coffee, Ursula von der Leyen reportedly announced that the EU is “open” to recognizing Alaska as Russian territory if it helps settle the whole Crimea thing once and for all. “Look, the Americans barely use the place except for reality TV and bears,” she allegedly said, shrugging as if she were trading Pokémon cards and not chunks of sovereign land.

According to sources, she concluded by noting that “this is how grownups negotiate,” before pointing out that if Trump can hand out Europe like party favors, she might as well join the fun.

The Kremlin was said to be “deeply intrigued,” mostly because they hadn’t even asked for Alaska yet, but appreciated the enthusiasm. Washington, on the other hand, responded with its usual composure.

Experts agree the whole episode highlights the new era of diplomatic innovation, where global leaders spontaneously auction off territories they don’t own in exchange for ones they also don’t own, all in the noble pursuit of “peace” or at least a quieter news cycle ❤️.

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

@fritzfelgentreu @DB_Bahn Absolut!!

[Hubert Zimmermann @hubzimm.bsky.social @hubzimm]

Unfassbar

[John Jackson @hissgoescobra]

This is the transcript. Steve Witkoff (SW) and Yuri Ushakov (YU) Putin's foreign policy adviser. Witkoff is giving inside information on how to manipulate a U.S. President to our greatest adversary.

[phone rings]

Steve Witkoff: Hi Yuri.

Yuri Ushakov: Yeah Steve hi, how are you?

SW: Good Yuri. How you doing?

YU: I am ok. Congratulations my friend.

SW: Thank you.

YU: You made a great job. Just a great job. Thank you so much. Thank you, thank you.

SW: Thank you Yuri and thanks for your support. I know your country supported it and I thank you.

YU: Yes, yes, yes. Yes. You know that’s why we suspend the organization of first Russian-Arabic summit.

SW: Yes.

YU: Yeah, because we think that you are making the real job there in the region.

SW: Well listen. I am going to tell you something. I think, I think if we can get the Russia-Ukraine thing solved, everybody’ll be jumping for joy.

YU: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, you need to solve only one problem. [laughs]

SW: What?

YU: Russian-Ukrainian war.

SW: I know! How do we get that solved?

YU: My friend, I just want your advice. Do you think that it will be useful if our bosses will talk on the phone?

SW: Yes, I do.

YU: You do. And when you think it could be possible?

SW: I think as soon as you suggest, my guy is ready to do it.

YU: Ok, ok.

SW: Yuri, Yuri, here’s what I would do. My recommendation.

YU: Yes, please.

SW: I would make the call and just reiterate that you congratulate the president on this achievement, that you supported it, you supported it, that you respect that he is a man of peace and you’re just, you’re really glad to have seen it happen. So I would say that. I think from that it’s going to be a really good call.

Because — let me tell you what I told the President. I told the president that you - that the Russian Federation has always wanted a peace deal. That’s my belief. I told the president I believe that. And I believe the question is — the issue is is that we have two nations that are having a hard time coming to a compromise and when we do, we’re going to have a peace deal. I’m even thinking that maybe we set out like a 20-point peace proposal, just like we did in Gaza. We put a 20-point Trump plan together that was 20 points for peace and I’m thinking maybe we do the same thing with you. My point is this...

YU: Ok, ok my friend. I think that very point our leaders could discuss. Hey Steve, I agree with you that he will congratulate, he will say that Mr. Trump is a real peace man and so and so. That he will say.

SW: But here’s what I think would be amazing.

YU: Ok, ok.

SW: What if, what if... hear me out...

YU: I will discuss that with my boss and then I come back to you. Ok?

SW: Yeah because listen to what I’m saying. I just want you to say, maybe just to say this to President Putin, because you know I have the deepest respect for President Putin.

YU: Yes, Yes.

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SW: Maybe he says to President Trump: you know, Steve and Yuri discussed a very similar 20-point plan to peace and that could be something that we think might move the needle a little bit, we’re open to those sorts of things — to explore what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done. Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere. But I’m saying instead of talking like that, let’s talk more hopefully because I think we’re going to get to a deal here. And I think Yuri, the president will give me a lot of space and discretion to get to the deal.

YU: I see...

SW: ...so if we can create that opportunity that after this I talked to Yuri and we had a conversation I think that could lead to big stuff. Notice how they laugh at Zelensky.

YU: Ok, that sounds good. Sounds good.

SW: And here’s one more thing: Zelenskiy is coming to the White House on Friday.

YU: I know that. [chuckles]

SW: I will go to that meeting because they want me there, but I think if possible we have the call with your boss before that Friday meeting.

YU: Before, before — yeah?

SW: Correct.

YU: Ok, ok. I got your advice. So I discuss that with my boss and then I come back to you, ok?

SW: Ok Yuri, I’ll speak to you soon.

YU: Great, great. Thank you so much. Thanks you.

SW: Bye, bye.

YU: Bye.

[Call Ends]