# ![@mikercarpenter Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::822995966504615938.png) @mikercarpenter Michael Carpenter

Michael Carpenter posts on X about russia, ukraine, war, china the most. They currently have [------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[russia](/topic/russia) 25.51%, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #4015, [war](/topic/war) 13.27%, [china](/topic/china) 10.2%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5.1%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 4.08%, [white house](/topic/white-house) 4.08%, [history](/topic/history) 4.08%, [future](/topic/future) 4.08%, [held](/topic/held) 3.06%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"A European Reassurance Force for is a fantasy. Europes leverage is staring it in the face at around [---] billion. Yet European governments ignore that and instead tie themselves into pretzels with a nonviable force. I explain why: https://www.justsecurity.org/119673/ukraine-european-reassurance-force/ https://www.justsecurity.org/119673/ukraine-european-reassurance-force/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1961097622456050148)  2025-08-28T16:04Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"One of the main takeaways from the SCO summit in China is that autocratic leaders are taking full advantage of the declining unity of the Western world even if they dont fully see eye to eye. https://www.msnbc.com/chris-jansing-reports/watch/putin-in-china-for-axis-of-upheaval-summit-246349893702 https://www.msnbc.com/chris-jansing-reports/watch/putin-in-china-for-axis-of-upheaval-summit-246349893702"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1962580849280339997)  2025-09-01T18:18Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Perfectly Orwellian. The US is now sanctioning those who monitor not censor mind you just monitor hate speech and disinformation all in the name of free speech. 🚨 NEW: The US has imposed sanctions on British citizen Claire Melford for being an "agent of the global censorship-industrial complex" Melford who leads the monitoring website Global Disinformation Index is now banned from entering the US https://t.co/wQlK49eUX5 🚨 NEW: The US has imposed sanctions on British citizen Claire Melford for being an "agent of the global censorship-industrial complex" Melford who leads the monitoring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2003791403021930875)  2025-12-24T11:34Z 44.9K followers, 577.8K engagements


"RT @BarakRavid: 🚨🚨🚨A U.S. official told me: We agreed with Russia to operate in good faith and to start a discussion about ways the New ST"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2019615618631365034)  2026-02-06T03:34Z 44.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Proving yet again that Russia treats none of its neighbors with even the slightest shred of respect. ⚡ Aliyev accuses Russia of deliberately striking Azerbaijans embassy in Kyiv Russian forces hit the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission three times. After the first strike Baku assumed it might have been accidental and provided Moscow with the exact coordinates of the embassy https://t.co/HLegCnmpex ⚡ Aliyev accuses Russia of deliberately striking Azerbaijans embassy in Kyiv Russian forces hit the Azerbaijani diplomatic mission three times. After the first strike Baku assumed it might have been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2022822307710767467)  2026-02-14T23:56Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Russias South Caucasus No none of it belongs to Russia. Youve laid off too many people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021739351596540304)  2026-02-12T00:13Z 44.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Anyone think the US is truly engaged in great power competition https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-trying-avoid-damaging-chinese-deals-venezuela-energy-secretary-says-2026-02-12/ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-trying-avoid-damaging-chinese-deals-venezuela-energy-secretary-says-2026-02-12/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021961961152672090)  2026-02-12T14:57Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"In return for what Ukraine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumputm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/russia-memo-sees-return-to-dollar-system-in-pitch-made-for-trumputm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021987575884570973)  2026-02-12T16:39Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"RT @jimsciutto: In a single month Russia had twice as many soldiers KIA as its entire ten-year war in Afghanistan which helped bring down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022142409405345995)  2026-02-13T02:54Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Arsonist and firefighter: China also provides Russia with the necessary missile components to bomb Ukraines energy grid. Checkmate China will send an energy aid package to Ukraine ⚡ This was announced by Ukraines Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Today in Munich he held a meeting with Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi. https://t.co/i3hRJcx9Jx Checkmate China will send an energy aid package to Ukraine ⚡ This was announced by Ukraines Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Today in Munich he held a meeting with Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi. https://t.co/i3hRJcx9Jx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022338220143554676)  2026-02-13T15:52Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The US Secretary of State just gave a speech at the Munich Security Conference in the midst of the largest land war in Europe since WWII. Total casualties are now approaching [--] million yet he made no reference at all to Ukraine until asked about it in the Q&A. Astonishing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2022713878660960713)  2026-02-14T16:45Z 44.9K followers, 43K engagements


"Wishing electoral success to corrupt populists and heralding a golden age of democratic decline is not a policy that will stand the test of time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2023496494494708146)  2026-02-16T20:35Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Regulators in Europe block stuff like Al Qaeda recruitment ads Neo-Nazi hate speech and sex abuse material. The State Department is really going to post that Why arent they showing what the Russians Chinese or Iranians are blocking SCOOP: The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments a move Washington views as a way to counter censorship three sources familiar w/the plan tell me @Simondlewis @G_Slattery SCOOP: The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal that will enable people in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2024293561567477948)  2026-02-19T01:22Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"There is absolutely no way the United States can ensure the security of the Arctic without our NATO Allies especially Denmark Norway Canada Finland Iceland and Sweden. Dividing the Alliance from within is the clearest way to give Russia and China an edge in the Arctic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2012642744561258759)  2026-01-17T21:46Z 44.9K followers, 26.2K engagements


"Dear EU friends: a vibrant European civil society is being suffocated while you dither. Demonstrate your strategic autonomy by devising a strategy. Dont use the excuse of needing consensus but rather act using the tools available. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/27/prison-cell-georgia-implore-europe-abandon-russia https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/27/prison-cell-georgia-implore-europe-abandon-russia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1971925591549964748)  2025-09-27T13:11Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Both inspiring individuals and well deserving honorees. May Belarus and Georgia one day be free. The [----] Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Belarus Andrzej Poczobut and Georgias Mzia Amaglobeli. The courage of these journalists in speaking out against injustice even behind bars stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy. https://t.co/FFneVfm4K0 The [----] Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Belarus Andrzej Poczobut and Georgias Mzia Amaglobeli. The courage of these journalists in speaking out against injustice even behind bars stands as a powerful symbol of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1981122745837768924)  2025-10-22T22:17Z 44.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Withdrawing troops from a frontline state during the largest land war in Europe since WWII is a terrible signal of weakness. Especially since Romania has been targeted with hybrid measures and has had numerous Russian drones impacting on its territory. Bad move. The SECDEFs decision to pull U.S. troops from Romania sends a terrible message to NATO and Ukraine.and a welcome one to Putin. Deterrence matters. Weak signals from this Administration only embolden our adversaries. https://t.co/TqDDM3bxJD The SECDEFs decision to pull U.S. troops from Romania sends a terrible message to NATO and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1985465907250860420)  2025-11-03T21:55Z 44.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The plan focuses on giving both sides security guarantees to secure a lasting peace. When a large country invades its much smaller neighbor it doesnt need security guarantees. Unfortunately the guarantees Ukraine gets under this plan are likely to be a fig leaf. BREAKING: Trump quietly approved a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine earlier this week a senior official says. https://t.co/c1srKVw7TF BREAKING: Trump quietly approved a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine earlier this week a senior official says. https://t.co/c1srKVw7TF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1991315219310580027)  2025-11-20T01:18Z 44.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The White House did endorse the plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1992393480875000039)  2025-11-23T00:43Z 44.4K followers, 17.1K engagements


"The Pentagon is ordering strikes on drug-running boats in the Caribbean but the administration is granting a pardon to a man U.S. prosecutors convicted for bringing "more than [---] tons of cocaine into the United States." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/nyregion/honduras-hernandez-drug-trafficking.htmlunlocked_article_code=1.5E8.P9ay.ow330-abNxOo&smid=tw-share https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/nyregion/honduras-hernandez-drug-trafficking.htmlunlocked_article_code=1.5E8.P9ay.ow330-abNxOo&smid=tw-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1995276975502418055)  2025-11-30T23:41Z 44.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Surely we can make the pendulum rest somewhere between the disastrous adventurism of Iraq and the shortsighted isolationism of the present. In fact weve occupied that space before for most of the last century during which time America did rather well for itself. Trump wants US hegemony to end. Like a lot of Americans he is convinced that it has been an outrageously costly and deadly enterprise. The US is going back to its roots : no alliances trade everywhere protectionism isolationism and Monroe doctrine. Trump wants US hegemony to end. Like a lot of Americans he is convinced that it has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1995996504473977279)  2025-12-02T23:20Z 44.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The US has adopted Russias position that the OSCE should stop promoting democracy and human rights; foster dialogue with a wartime aggressor; and cut staff and programs that make a real difference. This is the exact opposite of what we once stood for. https://www.shrmonitor.org/the-us-threatens-to-leave-the-osce-unless-the-organization-reforms/ https://www.shrmonitor.org/the-us-threatens-to-leave-the-osce-unless-the-organization-reforms/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1996720284527669650)  2025-12-04T23:16Z 44.8K followers, 281.3K engagements


"In Ukraine Russia partners with China Iran North Korea Belarus and Cuba. In Syria under Assad it partnered with Iran and Hezbollah. In Latin America it partners with Cuba Venezuela and Nicaragua In Afghanistan it partners with the Taliban. But the EU is the enemy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1997846870153183674)  2025-12-08T01:53Z 44.7K followers, 24.8K engagements


"Contrary to realpolitik: democracies that regress towards illiberalism invariably align more closely with authoritarian great powers like Russia & China. The reverse is also true: democratizing countries distance from authoritarian patrons and align more closely with the West. The defining driver of contemporary geopolitical alignment reflected in and amplified by the RussiaUkraine war is the polarising contest between democracy and autocracy. @mikercarpenter on the geopolitics of governance FREE TO READ: https://t.co/MvK4HObIhx https://t.co/e3Vyl1Aaxs The defining driver of contemporary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2005306145205030927)  2025-12-28T15:53Z 44.9K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Two things can be true at once: Its good to have a tyrant like Maduro gone. Its a bad idea for the US to run Venezuela like a colony using the very same Chavista regime as its proxies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2009354383306445162)  2026-01-08T19:59Z 44.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Proud to co-sign this letter with @RNicholasBurns @Julie_C_Smith @PhilGordonDC @IvoHDaalder @AmbDanFried @thomaswright08 @LuteDoug @jonfiner @LSRTweets @EliotACohen Frank Kendall Jim OBrien and Eric Edelman. A group of [--] former senior U.S. officials who worked in administrations of both parties sent a memo to the White House State Department and members of Congress warning against the use of military force to take over Greenland. My story on @axios https://t.co/71QEVaplBu A group of [--] former senior U.S. officials who worked in administrations of both parties sent a memo to the White House"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2009768771901137407)  2026-01-09T23:26Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"This would be one of the most egregious IC failures in history. Follow up investigations are needed to go back and determine how the IC went astray. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/device-havana-syndrome-obtained-by-u-s-government/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/device-havana-syndrome-obtained-by-u-s-government/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2011444186126463480)  2026-01-14T14:23Z 44.8K followers, [---] engagements


"@OleBuzzKi11 Unlikely. The appeal of a legacy accomplishment is more likely the driver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2012682756191350787)  2026-01-18T00:25Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The renting an apartment analogy just doesnt hold up. This is like trying to win a football game by kicking your linemen off the team. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz on Greenland: "Denmark just doesn't have the resources or capacity to do what needs to be done in the northern region. And to the Democrats who say 'they're giving you full access' everybody knows if you're renting a place you treat it differently than https://t.co/xVOPMOpykb UN Ambassador Mike Waltz on Greenland: "Denmark just doesn't have the resources or capacity to do what needs to be done in the northern region. And to the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2012685401001996699)  2026-01-18T00:36Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Proving yet again that this is not about Greenlands or Denmarks ability to contribute to homeland security or Arctic security. This is a vanity project. 👀 In [----] before he got obsessed with what would be the worst real estate deal in history Trump praised Denmark as a "very good ally." @larsloekke is "a wonderful man doing a wonderful job." "We're working together on many fronts." "Very good ally. Great ally." https://t.co/64EmmZr3R4 👀 In [----] before he got obsessed with what would be the worst real estate deal in history Trump praised Denmark as a "very good ally." @larsloekke is "a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2012975854687600722)  2026-01-18T19:50Z 44.9K followers, 35.9K engagements


"@melindaharing @KoriSchake @Vytas_Bruveris Right back at you @melindaharing Seeing your tireless advocacy for a free and independent Ukraine gives us all a boost of energy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1617153819837612032)  2023-01-22T13:34Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Walking out on Russian propaganda. WATCH: Dozens of delegates staged a walkout at the @OSCE meeting in Vienna as Russia's representatives began to speak. They also held a Ukrainian flag behind one of the Russian speakers as he tried to defend their participation in talks about European security. https://t.co/1nakp7YNQ3 WATCH: Dozens of delegates staged a walkout at the @OSCE meeting in Vienna as Russia's representatives began to speak. They also held a Ukrainian flag behind one of the Russian speakers as he tried to defend their participation in talks about European security."  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1629209502837882880)  2023-02-24T19:59Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Proud to #StandwithUkraine. This is what leadership courage and determination look like"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1654868079912812547)  2023-05-06T15:17Z 44.9K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Detentions of journalists civil society activists students are picking up in Georgia . So too is political violence completely undermining whats left of Georgias democracy and eroding any near-term chance of Euro-Atlantic integration. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpql9v1r57vo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpql9v1r57vo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1879642657255023102)  2025-01-15T21:31Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"President Biden spending his last minutes in office working to secure the release of wrongly detained Americans. Their families will now be reunited with their loved ones. NEW: In Biden's last hours he secured a deal trading [--] Americans held by the Taliban for an Afghan convicted on narco-terrorism. Carried out tonight under Trump. Ryan Corbett & William McKenty are flying back. Khan Mohammed handed back to the Taliban. https://t.co/XhF6aVZzoe NEW: In Biden's last hours he secured a deal trading [--] Americans held by the Taliban for an Afghan convicted on narco-terrorism. Carried out tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1881715214590390520)  2025-01-21T14:47Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Russian forces are using FPV drones to target any and all civilians in frontline Ukrainian towns like Pokrovsk. Local residents are basically forced to play a lethal game of cat and mouse whenever they leave their homes. These are war crimes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1882612592247800041)  2025-01-24T02:13Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Some thoughts here on the Russia-Ukraine endgame. Bottom line: Russia is unlikely to relinquish its maximalist aims anytime soon. The West must increase Ukraines leverage if it wants peace. https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/30/trump-putin-ukraine-war-peace-talks-deal-frustrate-kyiv-zelensky-kellogg/utm_content=gifting&tpcc=gifting_article&gifting_article=dHJ1bXAtcHV0aW4tdWtyYWluZS13YXItcGVhY2UtdGFsa3MtZGVhbC1mcnVzdHJhdGUta3lpdi16ZWxlbnNreS1rZWxsb2dn&pid=OC22252363"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1885355215118897243)  2025-01-31T15:51Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Disgusting whats happening on the streets of Georgia with regime thugs violently beating protestors. Georgia will never join NATO or the EU with this government. Horrific footage of police beating a protester. Video: IPN #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia https://t.co/bOunHF7Dhg Horrific footage of police beating a protester. Video: IPN #GeorgiaProtests #TerrorinGeorgia https://t.co/bOunHF7Dhg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1886136936462487967)  2025-02-02T19:37Z 44.9K followers, 21.5K engagements


"Spoke to @BBCWorld just now about the US pause in security assistance to Ukraine. Bottom line: this pause diminishes Ukraines ability to defend its citizens from brutal Russian air attacks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1896763840228118538)  2025-03-04T03:25Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Debt brake reform will be a game changer for Germanys economy. The [---] billion infrastructure plan and planned increase in defense spending are a paradigm shift for Berlin jumpstarting growth and augmenting defense capabilities at a critical time. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germanys-conservatives-spd-agree-debt-brake-reform-proposal-2025-03-04/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germanys-conservatives-spd-agree-debt-brake-reform-proposal-2025-03-04/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1897044518798868616)  2025-03-04T22:00Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"SACEUR is and has always been essential to the unity of the NATO alliance and an embodiment of its transatlantic character. If this comes to pass it will certainly be perceived (and rightly so) as a further step in the unraveling of the transatlantic relationship. BREAKING: The Trump administration is considering to give up the role of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe - a role that began with then-World War II hero and future president Dwight D. Eisenhower. https://t.co/Cr8y8onvFt BREAKING: The Trump administration is considering to give up the role of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1902165970753343946)  2025-03-19T01:11Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The hesitation to support a military operation against the Houthis owing to a loathing of bailing out the Europeans BREAKING Jeffrey Goldberg the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was accidentally included in a Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials where top-secret war plans related to Yemen were shared. Full Story: https://t.co/K737gsH35i https://t.co/IKjKskWSfS BREAKING Jeffrey Goldberg the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was accidentally included in a Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials where top-secret war plans related to Yemen were shared. Full"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1904282912947569146)  2025-03-24T21:23Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Speaking earlier today on MSNBC on the impact of tariffs on the Asia Pacific and on Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1907935382123192756)  2025-04-03T23:16Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"One year later: Yemen It's truly a mark of how off-kilter our foreign policy is that we are now embarking on ongoing military attacks in Yemen - Yemen - without any real prospect they will be effective. The Middle East is a tertiary region and Yemen is a tertiary country within it. Remarkable. It's truly a mark of how off-kilter our foreign policy is that we are now embarking on ongoing military attacks in Yemen - Yemen - without any real prospect they will be effective. The Middle East is a tertiary region and Yemen is a tertiary country within it. Remarkable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1915420718952534031)  2025-04-24T15:01Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Horrific. Ivanishvilis kangaroo court has sentenced innocent 21-year-old protestor Mate Devidze to [--] years and [--] months in prison simply for wanting a future of freedom for his country of Georgia. Nino Galutashvili and the other perpetrators of this heinous crime must face sanctions Ivanishvilis kangaroo court has sentenced innocent 21-year-old protestor Mate Devidze to [--] years and [--] months in prison simply for wanting a future of freedom for his country of Georgia. Nino Galutashvili and the other perpetrators of this heinous crime must face sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1933263269612974381)  2025-06-12T20:40Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ambassador Bridget Brink is a patriot whos always stood for whats right. Ive known her since [----] and have watched her in action. And as someone who grew up in MI I know shell fight like hell for better economic policies less corruption and stronger national security. Ive dedicated my life to protecting democracy & fighting for freedom. Its why we stood up to Putin and why I spoke out against Trump. My next mission: fighting for whats right here at home. Im running for #MI07 because it's time to put Michigan families first and fight back. https://t.co/7bAvV2uniJ Ive dedicated my life to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1935370095531876354)  2025-06-18T16:12Z 44.9K followers, 29.1K engagements


"Right now seems like Russia and China are on the sidelines in the ME. But the longer the conflict lasts the greater the likelihood of Moscow/Beijing lending some sort of support to the regime. Appreciate latest updates in the replies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1936069938512531469)  2025-06-20T14:33Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"In the shadows of the Ukraine War and Israel-Iran conflict the Georgian regime is imprisoning the opposition on spurious charges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1937139938983637389)  2025-06-23T13:25Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"What matters most right now Just maybe: the biggest war in Europe since WWII. The pundit class and media have totally missed the forest for the trees. "Historic" and "transformative" -- no not really. This was a master class in damage control and shifting the narrative. (2/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938348458181857613)  2025-06-26T21:27Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Okay sure the defense spending pledge is good but so what Countries only spend $ on defense because of the war. By the way 1/3 of Allies still don't spend 2% of GDP as agreed over a decade ago. Why Because they live farther from Russia and don't feel the need. (4/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938348461352521813)  2025-06-26T21:27Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Aside from a handful most Allies won't get to 3.5% for another decade. If they get there sooner that's great. But what's the strategy for ending the war and bolstering European security Ukraine needs air defense missiles munitions. Focus on actions not words. (5/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938348463093370923)  2025-06-26T21:27Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Russia capitalized on its friendly ties with Beijing to skirt Western sanctions and acquire the know-how and capability to build drones to attack Ukraine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/china-s-suppliers-key-for-russian-drones-in-war-against-ukraine-documents-showutm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/china-s-suppliers-key-for-russian-drones-in-war-against-ukraine-documents-showutm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1942881066152316956)  2025-07-09T09:38Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Here we go again: the pivot on Putin is right around the corner. Or is it How many times can this head fake actually work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1944928659988734236)  2025-07-15T01:15Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"So DOD wants to gut European security so we can bolster our posture in the Indo-Pacific all while we hand the keys to the future to China. This is the stupidest geostrategy of all time. https://www.wsj.com/tech/nvidia-wins-ok-to-resume-sales-of-ai-chip-to-china-after-ceo-meets-trump-68f55d71 https://www.wsj.com/tech/nvidia-wins-ok-to-resume-sales-of-ai-chip-to-china-after-ceo-meets-trump-68f55d71"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1944983796182650898)  2025-07-15T04:54Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Putin is stepping up aggressive hybrid attacks on Germany spy chief warns https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-aggressive-hybrid-attacks-germany-spy-chief-martina-rosenberg/ https://www.politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-aggressive-hybrid-attacks-germany-spy-chief-martina-rosenberg/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1947910241938514298)  2025-07-23T06:42Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Netherlands with [--] other OSCE countries ask probe into Russia's POW treatment https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/netherlands-with-40-other-osce-countries-ask-probe-into-russias-pow-treatment-2025-07-24/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/netherlands-with-40-other-osce-countries-ask-probe-into-russias-pow-treatment-2025-07-24/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1949148164788814131)  2025-07-26T16:41Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Media repression in Georgia is just another ominous sign of where things are headed. 🔴Mzia Amaglobeli sentenced to [--] years imprisonment. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia #JournalismIsNotACrime https://t.co/lUerOupwBn 🔴Mzia Amaglobeli sentenced to [--] years imprisonment. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia #JournalismIsNotACrime https://t.co/lUerOupwBn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1953146900259209280)  2025-08-06T17:31Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"As NSC Senior Director for Europe I traveled to Armenia and Azerbaijan in October [----] to push many of these same ideas. This administrations infrastructure plan is a new and powerful element that could finally move the two sides closer to a ratified peace treaty. Good move. BREAKING White House Peace Summit to unveil 'Trump Route' infrastructure plan to bridge Armenia and Azerbaijan Ahead of this Friday's Trump-Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting I spoke with multiple U.S. officials Here are some of my notes:👇 1/5 https://t.co/gGoCWPp6lA BREAKING White House Peace Summit to unveil 'Trump Route'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1953445380240122126)  2025-08-07T13:17Z 44.9K followers, 14.3K engagements


"If true what a gift to Russia. Even if it doesnt come to pass Putin pockets tacit US recognition of his land grab impunity for war crimes and a prospect for sanctions relief. How could Zelensky possibly agree and whats to stop Putin from re-attacking in the future NEW: The US and Russia have been discussing a deal that would cement Moscow's territorial gains in Ukraine and could be finalized through a meeting between Trump and Putin as early as next week. Russia is demanding that Ukraine cede its entire eastern Donbas area as well as NEW: The US and Russia have been discussing a deal that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1953840875135541605)  2025-08-08T15:28Z 44.9K followers, 50K engagements


"Were pulling military equipment from Europe because the Pentagon judges China to be a bigger threat than Russia yet the administration is greenlighting the sales of advanced chips to enable Chinas AI development. https://www.ft.com/content/cd1a0729-a8ab-41e1-a4d2-8907f4c01cac https://www.ft.com/content/cd1a0729-a8ab-41e1-a4d2-8907f4c01cac"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1954653372222726560)  2025-08-10T21:17Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Striking that the US didnt even get a prisoner swap or the release of any Ukrainian children from Russian captivity. Zip. Nothing. Putin came lied and left. Putins murderous rampage of three and a half years was rewarded with the greatest honors. Despite receiving everything he could have dreamed of Putin continues his attacks. This means that what he has already been given he takes for granted while what he is only threatened Putins murderous rampage of three and a half years was rewarded with the greatest honors. Despite receiving everything he could have dreamed of Putin continues his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1956699733495362015)  2025-08-16T12:49Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"As I note in this segment the leverage dynamic is completely different in this administration versus the last one. There have been no sanctions or tariffs or costs imposed on Russia by the current US administration but rather carrots and concessions to get them to a peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other European leaders will meet with President Trump at the White House today after Trump's summit with Russian President Putin. @Yamiche @RichardEngel @IvoHDaalder and @mikercarpenter join @ChrisJansing to weigh in. https://t.co/Hf9xrb4CBM Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1957489935000150395)  2025-08-18T17:09Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.state.gov/more-than-3-75-billion-in-u-s-military-assistance-to-ukraine-and-countries-impacted-by-russias-brutal-war/ https://www.state.gov/more-than-3-75-billion-in-u-s-military-assistance-to-ukraine-and-countries-impacted-by-russias-brutal-war/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1611448877986504705)  2023-01-06T19:45Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@rufusgifford Wishing you three a speedy recovery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1620124109127704583)  2023-01-30T18:17Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Congratulations to Finland on its NATO membership. Were #StrongerTogether  Looking forward to Sweden joining soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1643163591410061312)  2023-04-04T08:08Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@McFaul @WhiteHouse Thanks for the kind words @McFaul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1775688813051863514)  2024-04-04T00:56Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"What an honor to spend time with American veterans and be able to thank them for their service especially on D-Day overlooking the beaches of Normandy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1798806493384589386)  2024-06-06T19:57Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. 'siding more with Russia': Fmr. Amb. reacts to Trump ordering pause. via @YouTube https://youtu.be/o4dj0sDxjY0si=2DjTDqhHdv3TyvoD https://youtu.be/o4dj0sDxjY0si=2DjTDqhHdv3TyvoD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1897006384081985988)  2025-03-04T19:29Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The key question on Russia/Ukraine: does this administration want to use its leverage against Russia to secure a lasting diplomatic resolution or does it want to use its leverage to compel Ukraine to accept an agreement without security guarantees https://www.foxnews.com/video/6369786478112 https://www.foxnews.com/video/6369786478112"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1898482988599722285)  2025-03-08T21:16Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"On BBC explaining yet again that we need to take Russian leaders at their word when they say they want the complete dismemberment of the Ukrainian state"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1900198912033464785)  2025-03-13T14:54Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The bottom line is does he accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Ukraine agreed to or does he not Carpenter said. If not it is a clear sign that Putin is playing rope-a-dope" https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/trump-call-putin-00234831 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/trump-call-putin-00234831"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1901818845934801190)  2025-03-18T02:12Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Kirill Dmitriev is the Kremlins money man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1909378227061014630)  2025-04-07T22:50Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How is a missile strike on civilians bad timing Timing has nothing to do with it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1915489222599033231)  2025-04-24T19:33Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Thank you Thrilled to be joining this stellar team. We are delighted to announce @mikercarpenter as a distinguished fellow at @ACEurasia. A former career officer with the US Foreign Service and Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council Amb. Carpenter brings with him first-rate experience in US-led security https://t.co/cWpoZofiEM We are delighted to announce @mikercarpenter as a distinguished fellow at @ACEurasia. A former career officer with the US Foreign Service and Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council Amb. Carpenter brings with him first-rate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1918040359549981116)  2025-05-01T20:30Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Worth watching in full We commemorate the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II. https://t.co/MWLFsNf0Tx We commemorate the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II. https://t.co/MWLFsNf0Tx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1920406142095696287)  2025-05-08T09:11Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Russia burned down Warsaws biggest mall Tusk says https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-warsaw-poland-fire-donald-tusk/ https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-warsaw-poland-fire-donald-tusk/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1922076204166767017)  2025-05-12T23:47Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"IISS estimates Russia lost [----] Main Battle Tanks in [----] alone. Since February [----] the figure rises to [----]. https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/05/defending-europe-without--the-united-states-costs-and-consequences/ https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/05/defending-europe-without--the-united-states-costs-and-consequences/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1924274049586208771)  2025-05-19T01:20Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"On message. How can this Georgian government possibly accuse the EU of being Soviet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1930648522916839839)  2025-06-05T15:30Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Outrageous Today the Russians launched a stone-cold combined attack on our energy infrastructure. This is a spit in the face of everything the international community is trying to do to stop this war. It happened right after Putins conversation with Trump. After the Americans asked us https://t.co/P4hppqKXH6 Today the Russians launched a stone-cold combined attack on our energy infrastructure. This is a spit in the face of everything the international community is trying to do to stop this war. It happened right after Putins conversation with Trump. After the Americans asked us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1934752635933864308)  2025-06-16T23:19Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Meanwhile in Georgia  the regime has turned a once-thriving democracy into a repressive authoritarian state with the full support and encouragement of Russia and China. The US ambassador recently resigned. Its time to work with our European friends to impose consequences"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1935708757763178628)  2025-06-19T14:38Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I was on @CBCNews today to discuss the administration's decisions about what to do next on Iran. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6804520 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6804520"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1935864790553182293)  2025-06-20T00:58Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"We just had a wartime NATO summit confirming there is zero transatlantic consensus on how to support Ukraine zero consensus on how to counter Russia's hybrid war against the West and zero European confidence in the US. But oh sure call it a huge success. (1/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938348456332099950)  2025-06-26T21:27Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The bar gets set so incredibly low that averting disaster is immediately cast as victory. So what if Trump stayed for the whole thing This narrative benefits the current administration but it doesn't help Ukraine or NATO. (3/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938348459888697652)  2025-06-26T21:27Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"This is a very timely piece on policy-intelligence relations in light of current discussions around intel assessments of Irans nuclear program but also Ukraine Russia China DPRK and other key hotspots. https://icds.ee/en/seizing-the-opportunity-to-enhance-intelligence-policy-relations/ https://icds.ee/en/seizing-the-opportunity-to-enhance-intelligence-policy-relations/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1938371098657132774)  2025-06-26T22:57Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How Ukraine can still win. My argument 👇 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-can-still-win https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-can-still-win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1940229045523976251)  2025-07-02T02:00Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Worth reading. If the Trump administration reduces the United States presence in Europe too quickly it will weaken the continents credible deterrent against Russia warn @AKendallTaylor @jteurope and @KateSJohnston. https://t.co/5XUswaFNRa If the Trump administration reduces the United States presence in Europe too quickly it will weaken the continents credible deterrent against Russia warn @AKendallTaylor @jteurope and @KateSJohnston. https://t.co/5XUswaFNRa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1943827703335186709)  2025-07-12T00:20Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Georgias Warning for Ukraine https://reader.foreignaffairs.com/2025/07/11/georgias-warning-for-ukraine/content.html https://reader.foreignaffairs.com/2025/07/11/georgias-warning-for-ukraine/content.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1943952036036587840)  2025-07-12T08:34Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The lack of class is astounding. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-state-department-draws-criticism-shutting-office-that-brings-home-deceased-2025-07-17/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-state-department-draws-criticism-shutting-office-that-brings-home-deceased-2025-07-17/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1946729443243983292)  2025-07-20T00:30Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"President Zelensky needs to understand the gravity of what hes doing. Too many Ukrainians have died for their democracy. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/56737 https://www.kyivpost.com/post/56737"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1947861222184952116)  2025-07-23T03:27Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Good news from Poland. https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/polands-largest-oil-and-gas-discovery-revealed-off-baltic-coast/ https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/polands-largest-oil-and-gas-discovery-revealed-off-baltic-coast/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1947911268032987623)  2025-07-23T06:46Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Russia strikes out at both Ukraine and Azerbaijan as its energy war on Europe continues. Why is the EU waiting to [----] to phase out Russian energy supply Russia strikes key Ukrainian gas facility linked to Trans-Balkan LNG route https://t.co/OunrbdlWUe Russia strikes key Ukrainian gas facility linked to Trans-Balkan LNG route https://t.co/OunrbdlWUe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1953443468757381313)  2025-08-07T13:09Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Well said The current geopolitical moment is often compared to Chamberlains betrayal of Czechoslovakia in [----]. But there is another point in history that could be used as an example equally well. In [----] Stalin sensing victory approaching demanded that part of Poland be recognised by https://t.co/P0Np2LEXXp The current geopolitical moment is often compared to Chamberlains betrayal of Czechoslovakia in [----]. But there is another point in history that could be used as an example equally well. In [----] Stalin sensing victory approaching demanded that part of Poland be recognised by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1954300019038728236)  2025-08-09T21:53Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Two Vladimir Putins could have come to Alaska today. The first is a politically savvy Putin who would have been willing to make superficial concessions and agree to a ceasefire he fully intended to violate later. He would have asked for sanctions relief now for peace later. (1/2)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1956519342868218118)  2025-08-16T00:52Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The second Putin is the one we saw: an imperialist who rants about history demands Ukraine give up five regions and expects demilitarization and denazification. The Putin who showed up didnt give Trump anything to work with. He cashed in on the red carpet treatment and left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1956519344776593767)  2025-08-16T00:52Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"This has got to be satirical: the Russian Duma is going to provide the security guarantee that the Kremlin wont reattack Ukraine Wow. Witkoff claims on CNN that Trump and Putin agreed to "robust security guarantees" such as "Article [--] protection from the United States." 🤔 https://t.co/RysA8sqwlT Witkoff claims on CNN that Trump and Putin agreed to "robust security guarantees" such as "Article [--] protection from the United States." 🤔 https://t.co/RysA8sqwlT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1957090925399716040)  2025-08-17T14:43Z 44.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Putin is advising the US against mail in voting despite the fact that Russia has it too. Perhaps theres an ulterior motive https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-putin-agrees-with-him-us-should-not-have-mail-in-voting-2025-08-16/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-putin-agrees-with-him-us-should-not-have-mail-in-voting-2025-08-16/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/1957507008300450289)  2025-08-18T18:16Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"RT @RadioFreeTom: Really sticking it to the elites and the globalists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/2018027305063383494)  2026-02-01T18:22Z 44.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Time to arm Ukraine with defensive weapons. Weakness and especially lack of Western resolve are far more provocative than weapons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mikercarpenter/status/826959509256097792)  2017-02-02T01:04Z 44.9K followers, [--] engagements

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