Raimonds Bricis
@bricis.bsky.social
Connecting the dots. Working for the EPP Group in the European Parliament. Previously - NATO Communications & Information Agency. Views my own, reshares are not endorsements.
Russian services have penetrated everywhere and deeply into the West; here is a very good article from Danish investigative journalists. danwatch.dk/droneangreb-...
September 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Russian services have penetrated everywhere and deeply into the West; here is a very good article from Danish investigative journalists. danwatch.dk/droneangreb-...
Russia will not rest until it is stopped and defeated in Ukraine.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Russia will not rest until it is stopped and defeated in Ukraine.
jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-fo...
jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-fo...
NATO and Latvia 🇱🇻 host joint exercise to enhance defence readiness against threats on Latvian border
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
August 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NATO and Latvia 🇱🇻 host joint exercise to enhance defence readiness against threats on Latvian border
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
“History warns us to think twice. The Baltic nations know what “only de facto” Russian occupation means — and that “temporary” can last half a century.”
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
August 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“History warns us to think twice. The Baltic nations know what “only de facto” Russian occupation means — and that “temporary” can last half a century.”
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
The Kremlin has a bad track record of keeping its promises and sticking to its commitments.
August 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Kremlin has a bad track record of keeping its promises and sticking to its commitments.
Well done!
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
July 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Well done!
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
“Russia is not just Ukraine’s problem. It is a systemic threat to the international order,” writes Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže.
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econ.st/4mNRcMo
June 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“Russia is not just Ukraine’s problem. It is a systemic threat to the international order,” writes Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže.
econ.st/4mNRcMo
econ.st/4mNRcMo
It’s time to call it out - the so-called MEP Fidias Panayiotou is actively spreading Russia’s disinformation narrative.
He’s done so for too long, largely unchallenged.
Also, his 9 May visit to Moscow’s Red Square with red carnations is one of many examples.
He’s done so for too long, largely unchallenged.
Also, his 9 May visit to Moscow’s Red Square with red carnations is one of many examples.
Russia did not rescue Ukrainian children. Russia erased their identities!
MEP @danusenerudova.bsky.social’s message to Fidias Panayiotou is clear: “This is a Russian state-sponsored child kidnapping - a war crime, pure and simple.”
Watch and share!
#StandWithUkraine
MEP @danusenerudova.bsky.social’s message to Fidias Panayiotou is clear: “This is a Russian state-sponsored child kidnapping - a war crime, pure and simple.”
Watch and share!
#StandWithUkraine
May 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s time to call it out - the so-called MEP Fidias Panayiotou is actively spreading Russia’s disinformation narrative.
He’s done so for too long, largely unchallenged.
Also, his 9 May visit to Moscow’s Red Square with red carnations is one of many examples.
He’s done so for too long, largely unchallenged.
Also, his 9 May visit to Moscow’s Red Square with red carnations is one of many examples.
Recently, the French Navy's Atlantique 2 patrolled above the Baltic Sea.
"Russian forces attempted to jam the plane’s GPS, & at one point, another Russian warship locked on to the plane with radar, a warning that it could open fire. Russian naval ships & a submarine were visible in the sea below."
"Russian forces attempted to jam the plane’s GPS, & at one point, another Russian warship locked on to the plane with radar, a warning that it could open fire. Russian naval ships & a submarine were visible in the sea below."
A NATO Plane Tracks and Dodges Russia in the Baltic Sea
The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Recently, the French Navy's Atlantique 2 patrolled above the Baltic Sea.
"Russian forces attempted to jam the plane’s GPS, & at one point, another Russian warship locked on to the plane with radar, a warning that it could open fire. Russian naval ships & a submarine were visible in the sea below."
"Russian forces attempted to jam the plane’s GPS, & at one point, another Russian warship locked on to the plane with radar, a warning that it could open fire. Russian naval ships & a submarine were visible in the sea below."
FT: Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
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www.ft.com/content/784b...
March 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
FT: Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
www.ft.com/content/784b...
www.ft.com/content/784b...
Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has destroyed Gazprom's business model.
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
March 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has destroyed Gazprom's business model.
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.”
apnews.com/article/matt...
apnews.com/article/matt...
March 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.”
apnews.com/article/matt...
apnews.com/article/matt...
Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. We will continue working closely with our partners in NATO. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."
March 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. We will continue working closely with our partners in NATO. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."
Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
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“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
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March 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
on.ft.com/41OdWDD
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
on.ft.com/41OdWDD
Today’s news in Russia.
March 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today’s news in Russia.
Much has already been said about yesterday's events at the White House.
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
March 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Much has already been said about yesterday's events at the White House.
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
"Don't 'give Russia what they want," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
February 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Don't 'give Russia what they want," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Financial Times: Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s Nato membership
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February 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Financial Times: Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s Nato membership
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The Economist:
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
February 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Economist:
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Evil…
“Russian forces launched an evening missile attack on the historic centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaging buildings and injuring two people, local officials said.” www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Russian forces launch missile attack on historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa
Russian forces launched an evening missile attack on the historic centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaging buildings and injuring two people, local officials said.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Evil…
Evil…
If Russians have to live in shit, they'll assure that everyone else does too.
Historic Odesa city center, Bristol Hotel and the Opera House both targeted with North Korean missiles while Ukraine's "allies" withhold air defense systems that could've already saved thousands of lives.
Historic Odesa city center, Bristol Hotel and the Opera House both targeted with North Korean missiles while Ukraine's "allies" withhold air defense systems that could've already saved thousands of lives.
January 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Evil…
Once again, critical undersea infrastructure has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Early on the morning of January 27, an underwater fiber-optic cable connecting Sweden and Latvia was damaged. Just a few weeks ago, critical infrastructure connecting Finland and Estonia was also damaged.
January 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Once again, critical undersea infrastructure has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Early on the morning of January 27, an underwater fiber-optic cable connecting Sweden and Latvia was damaged. Just a few weeks ago, critical infrastructure connecting Finland and Estonia was also damaged.