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By Cemil Kerimoglu
Oct 24, 2026
Not only Russia must be destroyed. But we must cleanse our societies of Russia-sympathizers. Of all these morally depraved, odious figures who continued to insult and gaslight Ukraine as it was fighting for its survival against the barbarian invasion. Of all the creatures who promoted “peace” and resumption of relations with Russia, as Russians continued to brutally rape, torture, castrate, behead and kill Ukrainians on a regular basis; as Russians bombed hospitals, schools, kindergartens, playgrounds and residential areas in Ukrainian cities.
It is really a shame that such devious creatures walk among us freely. They should rot in prison. That’s where they belong. They should never be allowed to have any voice in civilized societies.
Because Ukraine is a litmus test. It is the single most important test of a person’s character and intellect. Anyone not fully on Ukraine’s side in this confrontation is therefore a morally depraved and/or mentally deranged creature. You should not want people with such traits to influence anything going forward.
And not only that. They must SUFFER. Suffer slowly and painfully. For every insult hurled against Ukraine. For every word of sympathy expressed for Russia. For every Ukrainian life that has been lost. For every tear Ukrainians had to shed. For all the suffering Ukrainians had to endure.
If we don’t cleanse ourselves of such creatures, their very presence will remain as a weight on our conscience. Punishing them is therefore far more than a strategic necessity. Above all, it is a way to cleanse our conscience. Because Ukraine IS OUR CONSCIENCE.
https://substack.com/@cemilkerimoglu/note/c-369015732
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Once again, the White House, Musk and the Kremlin all in lock-step that Ukraine must be destroyed.
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Read the story of Nikolaus Muchitsch, and his valuable work in supporting Ukraine and defending the West. Western societies need more people like him.
Ukraine is an integral part of the West. It is the West’s vanguard and currently the most valuable part. Ukrainians are the finest human beings on Earth currently, and the only reason why humanity deserves another chance.
But Ukraine is much more than that. It is a moral litmus test – the single most important one. Anyone supporting Ukraine is a good person – and the more he supports, the better he is. Supporting Ukraine is the greatest of all virtues a person can currently have. Because Ukraine is, first and foremost, our conscience.
“You didn’t get me, you bastards, and you’re not going to get this country either.”’
Voices of the Fight No. 35: Nikolaus Muchitsch, Co-Founder and Chief of Staff & Strategy at Under Fire News
NIKOLAUS MUCHITSCH, a native of Vienna, went to Ukraine for a month, initially expecting to help by driving supplies closer to the front.
He found that his experience in consulting and politics offered another way to contribute.
He discusses the night that hardened his determination to stay involved, what Western governments can learn from Ukraine, and the people who keep him committed to its victory.
Welcome to Voices of the Fight—a Saturday Q&A series featuring the warriors, innovators, advocates, and volunteers standing under fire for free people.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-221826281
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Cemil Kerimoglu is a software engineer, neuroscientist, and political commentator who specializes in Eastern European history and geopolitics. Originally from Azerbaijan, he grew up in Turkey and later moved to Germany, where he earned a PhD in neuroscience. He currently resides in Switzerland.
Academic Background and Neuroscience
Before transitioning toward software engineering and public commentary, Kerimoglu built a robust career in scientific research:
- Education: He completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics at the Middle East Technical University in Turkey.
- PhD & Research: He pursued advanced neurosciences studies in Germany at institutions like the University of Göttingen and conducted research with the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE).
- Publications: His scientific works focus primarily on epigenetics, memory formation, neural stem cells, and chromatin remodeling. He has co-authored notable papers in prominent journals such as Science Advances, The EMBO Journal, and Translational Psychiatry.
Geopolitics and Writing
Kerimoglu has gained public visibility as a polyglot and independent commentator writing heavily on Russia, Ukraine, and broader European security.
- Perspectives on Russia: Having grown up speaking Russian and consuming Russian state media, he frequently leverages his background to dissect Moscow’s propaganda mechanisms. He advocates strongly for the dismantling and de-imperialisation of the Russian state, asserting that a lasting peace in Europe requires its denuclearisation and demilitarisation.
- Platforms: He publishes detailed long-form historical and geopolitical analyses on his personal Substack and writes as an author for platforms like Visegrad24.
(Note: He is distinct from a corporate professional of the same name who operates as a Global PR Coordinator for Turkish Airlines).
Garry Kasparov:
Just once, it would be nice to see anyone in MAGA say how terrible it is that Russia invaded Ukraine, launched a murderous war, is targeting civilians in major cities, and should stop immediately. Instead, they keep attacking Ukraine. Curious.
Why are so many senior republicans still backing Krasnov?
Dominic Lawson in the DT on Oct 23, 2026 :
“There are very human reasons for such behaviour. Lust for proximity to power. Fear of Trump’s remarkable capacity for vengeance. Probably both. Whatever the case, such people are in one sense more shameful than Trump. They do know the difference between right and wrong. The president, however, is no hypocrite, being a moral imbecile.
A trouncing of the Republicans in next month’s elections will be followed by Trump behaving even more grotesquely – to the continued abject sycophancy of those who know better.”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/23/why-supposedly-principled-conservatives-kowtowed-trump/
Phillips P. OBrien :
I got to think that the Trump’s possibly selling off parts of Alaska to the Russians, will not be wildly popular with Alaska voters.
DW Phillips :
Avostal Defender Speaks
Today was a special day. I was able to speak on the phone with a woman I interviewed on Independence Day protesting on behalf of Avostal defenders in captivity. Both her fiance and her close friend and fiancé’s best friend were Avostal defenders who spent years in captivity in Saratov, Russia. They spent years communicating in separate cells through tubes. Both men were tortured daily for four years.
Today they are both free. I spoke to one of them men and he made this amazing comment to me:
Me: What do you want to say to other families who are waiting for their loved ones to be released:
Him: “People whose loved ones are in captivity don’t want to hear empty reassurances like “everything will be okay.” What matters most is simply being there for them, if communication is possible. Everyone already understands the reality of the situation, and that kind of reassurance can actually provoke a painful reaction. It can feel like being given hope, only to have it taken away again.”
Garry Kasparov :
This question should be asked of every candidate running in the midterms. Every debate, every media interview. Ask the Republicans especially if they support Trump siding with Russia against Ukraine and Europe. Not neutral, not America First.
Roman Sheremeta :
After first lying that he hadn’t restricted Starlink access in Ukraine, Elon Musk has finally admitted that he was behind this criminal action.
It was criminal because Ukrainian civilians died after Ukrainian interceptor drones were downed.
I really hope that justice will prevail and that Musk will end up in prison. Many people around the world died because of his DOGE activities. And now he has the deaths of Ukrainian civilians on his hands, along with an admission of responsibility.
Marijn Markus :
“I’m a normal person. I’m just human. Maybe not such a big humanitarian as Putin.
But in any way, I try my best, really.”
💬 Even while actively leading a country under siege, Zelensky finds the time to crack a joke.
And a subtle sneer at the current US regime’s Witkoff, who for some godforsaken reason called Putin a “humanitarian” recently.
Roman Sheremeta :
A friend of mine, who is an evangelical pastor called me and asked for my forgiveness.
He told me that he had been deceived by the promises Trump made to Christians. He compared Trump to Putin and added that he now understands how the Antichrist could deceive believers.
We had a really good conversation. He is a good friend of mine, and I was not angry with him because he did the right thing.
Honestly, I never thought this day would come. But this conversation gives me hope.
Secret Russian Funding Revealed in Trump-Putin Energy Scheme
An energy project discussed by Trump’s top negotiators has been hiding a very Russian connection.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/secret-russian-funding-revealed-in-trump-putin-energy-scheme
Repeating an earlier post from Roman Sheremeta:
If you “stand with Ukraine” but are voting for Vivek Ramaswamy, just drop the charade and just admit that you support Putin.
Here are some of this vatnik’s quotes about Ukraine:
“Ukraine versus Russia is not a battle between good versus evil, don’t buy it.”
“You will not be admitted to NATO – not now, not ever.”
“We will stop providing aid to Ukraine.”
Oskar Halgrimsson :
Germany is negotiating to buy Ukrainian Bars jet-powered drones, a German official told the Kyiv Independent, after Bloomberg reported talks on joint production.
A Ukrainian long-range drone, built under fire, is now something a NATO army wants for itself.
Dominic Lawson writing in the DT back in March 2025 :
“It is abysmally obvious that the commander-in-chief of the US military, as the president is, hopes to monetise, for his own colossal gain, his special relationship with Vladimir Putin.”