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Adam Reichardt
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Editor of @neweasterneurope.eu, co-host of the Talk Eastern Europe podcast.
Web: www.neweasterneurope.eu
Podcast: www.talkeasterneurope.eu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/areichardt/
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Adam Reichardt @areichardt.bsky.social · Aug 5
New #TalkEasternEurope 🎙️ podcast is now out!

I spoke with Kyiv-based journalist Aleksander Palikot about Ukraine’s anti-corruption crackdown, protests & the context leading up to Zelenskyy’s reversal. Great insights!

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6W69...

#Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Podcast
Episode 233: Ukrainians protest anti-corruption crackdown
Talk Eastern Europe · Episode
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The Kremlin escalates to remain at the table, to intimidate others and force concessions, not to overturn the table altogether. Nuclear weapons therefore function primarily as instruments of deterrence and regime preservation, not as tools for winning war:
neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/26/t...
The Kremlin’s poker face
The logic underpinning the hand that Moscow picks for itself can only lead in certain directions. With de-escalation seen as a loss in and of itself, it is only logical for the Kremlin to continue an ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Trump asked nicely. Putin reluctantly agreed, and promised to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.

And then carries out heaviest attack on energy sector yet this year.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Russia carries out heaviest attack on Ukraine's energy sector in 2026
Russia carried out the attack on Ukraine's energy sector on the night of 2-3 February that became the heaviest since the start of the year.
www.pravda.com.ua
February 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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In case you missed our latest Talk Eastern Europe podcast - you can listen to it here on ApplePodcasts. We discuss with @svetoslavtodorov.bsky.social the current situation in #Bulgaria.
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Episode 252: Mass protests and a new shift in Bulgaria?
Podcast Episode · Talk Eastern Europe · 30/01/2026 · 1h 3m
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February 3, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Polish government announces they have captured a Russian spy who was working for years at the Polish Ministry of Defence!
www.onet.pl/informacje/o...
Rosyjski szpieg w Ministerstwie Obrony Narodowej? Poranna akcja SKW
Dziś po godz. 8 Służba Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego (SKW) zatrzymała wieloletniego pracownika Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej — ustalił Onet. Mężczyźnie zarzuca się współpracę z rosyjskim wywiadem. — Trwają ...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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I was interviewed by @neweasterneurope.eu and @areichardt.bsky.social to forecast events in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in 2026. Thank you again for having me on the podcast!

talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...
Episode 251: Geopolitics and Eastern Europe in 2026. A wild ride?
Talk Eastern Europe is back for 2026! Adam and Alex open theepisode with a discussion on the news from the region, including Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungar...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Western institutions treat exiled Russian opposition figures as democratic alternatives to Putin. In reality, they lack legitimacy, are deeply divided, and often prioritize Russian victimhood over Ukrainian suffering.

neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/20/t...
The western delusion of the Russian opposition
Western institutions treat exiled Russian opposition figures as democratic alternatives to Putin. In reality, they lack legitimacy, are deeply divided, and often prioritize Russian victimhood over Ukr...
neweasterneurope.eu
January 21, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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This weekend a crowdfunding campaign in Poland to help Ukrainians without heat and power went viral and has already raised over 500 000 EUR in 3 days! They increased the goal. You can support it here:
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Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa | Pomagam.pl
Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa🇵🇱🇺🇦<english version below> Drodzy, Wasza solidarność jest niesamowita. Zwiększamy cel do 3 milionów złotych.Reakcja Polaków przerosła nasze wyobrażenia. Pokazaliście, że nie...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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must read interview on situation in Hungary 🇭🇺
neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/16/d...
"Despite all the foreign policy grandstanding, Hungary is less sovereign today than it was a decade and a half ago"
An interview with Ferenc Laczó, assistant professor of history and co-editor of A Global History of Hungary. Interviewer: Emese Vig.
neweasterneurope.eu
January 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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This message hits hard.
Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading “DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a “60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with “We’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Many of the instruments that can today contribute to ending the war will also be crucial to maintaining peace in the future.

The National Interest nationalinterest.org/feature/what...
What Do Security Guarantees for Ukraine Mean?
At the end of the day, Western promises to Ukraine cannot replace a strong Ukrainian military as an effective deterrent to Russia.
nationalinterest.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Ukrainians suffering after massive Russian attack completely destroying thermal power production 😢
reshetz.bsky.social Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 @reshetz.bsky.social · Nov 8
Yeah so several major Ukrainian cities are in a complete blackout right now. 0 generation from thermal plants and 0 idea when the power will be back. Just please don’t forget us
November 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Good morning from Nova Gorica in Slovenia on the border with Italy. We are here for the @eurozine.bsky.social 2025 conference.
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Very sad news indeed 😢
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Is Russia about to challenge NATO?

Check out my analysis in this week's Brief Eastern Europe
briefeasterneurope.eu/p/november-3...
📩 Beyond war
Plus: Running out of political courage?
briefeasterneurope.eu
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
areichardt.bsky.social
I guess we can start taking bets on when (or even if) the Putin-Trump Budapest Summit will take pace

edition.cnn.com/2025/10/20/p...
Trump’s hope for quick second summit with Putin may be stalled as pre-meeting tabled for now | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s hopes for a quick meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be stalled after sources familiar with the matter told CNN that an expected pre-meeting between the world l...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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All things related to Croatian politics and digital interference thanks to Alexandra Karppi at Tal Eastern Europe
talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...
Episode 239: Live from Zagreb. Digital threats after Croatia's "super election year"
This episode of Talk Eastern Europe is the final one in our mini-series on digital election interference our region. Alexandra reports in-person from ...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...
Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero
The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...
kyivindependent.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Europe must get to the next level of defence.

#RigaConf2025
October 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
areichardt.bsky.social
We reached our goal of 300 5-star ratings on #Spotify for Talk Eastern Europe!

Thank you to all who listen and gave us the rating!
October 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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⚡️ Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are on rise, Russia is to blame
Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are on rise, Russia is to blame
www.pravda.com.ua
October 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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@areichardt.bsky.social Using the #Podbean app, I updated my list with your Talk Eastern Europe #podcast.
October 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Take a look at the latest issue of @neweasterneurope.eu, it's a beauty 😍

read it here: neweasterneurope.eu/2025/09/27/i...
October 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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An amazing lunch in #Sarajevo
October 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Russian attack on #Kyiv killed 4 and injured 27 more this night.

Rescue workers continue to search for people who may be under the rubble.

Several other regions of #Ukraine have been under Russian missile and drone attack, as well.

📷: This is Kyiv today
September 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Hello from Yerevan! Where I took part in a seminar organized by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and local Armenian experts
September 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM