Christophe Kopp
@chkopp.bsky.social
French, ex GP and medical editor. Daily roundup of information about Ukraine and Russia based mostly on Ukrainian, Baltic, Nordic, Eastern European, Balkans open sources.
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"Carlo Calenda, leader of the centrist Azione party, described the Russian embassy as representing a “fascist, imperialist and murderous regime, accusing it of instrumentalising a peaceful protest." decode39.com/12951/russia...
Russia vs Italy: a new rhetorical front via its embassy in Rome - Decode39
Moscow has once again launched a direct attack on Italy, accusing it of a supposed “Ukrainisation” of its political and public life. An incident at a Naples university has become the latest piece in R...
decode39.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
"Carlo Calenda, leader of the centrist Azione party, described the Russian embassy as representing a “fascist, imperialist and murderous regime, accusing it of instrumentalising a peaceful protest." decode39.com/12951/russia...
"Most Ukrainians do not believe in Article 5. True security guarantees will come only through the de-imperialisation of Russia." ants.org.ua/en/what-the-...
What the President of Finland keeps silent on – and what Ukraine must scream about - ANTS
Finnish President Alexander Stubb wrote an article for Foreign Affairs on the transformation of the world order. The piece is well written, conceptual, and diplomatically measured. But that is also th...
ants.org.ua
December 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"Most Ukrainians do not believe in Article 5. True security guarantees will come only through the de-imperialisation of Russia." ants.org.ua/en/what-the-...
"For the troops from Coalition of the Willing states, there is no question of either taking part in combat or monitoring the ceasefire," the French official stressed," www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Macron's office confirms security guarantees for Ukraine will be ready in January
The security guarantees for Ukraine, which are to be finalised at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris in January 2026, will consist of three lines of defence providing for the presence ...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"For the troops from Coalition of the Willing states, there is no question of either taking part in combat or monitoring the ceasefire," the French official stressed," www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
"Russia does not plan long-term occupation of Lithuanian or Polish territory;
a temporary establishment of checkpoints and control over key routes is possible;
the operation would serve as a demonstration of force and blackmail of NATO." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/p...
a temporary establishment of checkpoints and control over key routes is possible;
the operation would serve as a demonstration of force and blackmail of NATO." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/p...
"Propaganda is ready": Russia may be preparing escalation on NATO's eastern flank with checkpoints and control in 2026, says expert - Euromaidan Press
Expert says Russia may seize Suwałki Corridor in 2026 to blackmail the Alliance.
euromaidanpress.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"Russia does not plan long-term occupation of Lithuanian or Polish territory;
a temporary establishment of checkpoints and control over key routes is possible;
the operation would serve as a demonstration of force and blackmail of NATO." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/p...
a temporary establishment of checkpoints and control over key routes is possible;
the operation would serve as a demonstration of force and blackmail of NATO." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/p...
"detailed study of the psychological profile of the target;
analysis of the full biography, behavior style, fears, phobias, and vulnerabilities;
subsequent pressure on these “pressure points” in order to influence decision-making." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/r...
analysis of the full biography, behavior style, fears, phobias, and vulnerabilities;
subsequent pressure on these “pressure points” in order to influence decision-making." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/r...
"KGB-era neurolinguistic techniques": Ukrainian ex-intelligence chief explains how Putin reversed Trump's Ukraine position in 48 hours - Euromaidan Press
Before the call: Tomahawks for Ukraine. After the call: Putin's side. Ukraine's ex-spy chief explains what happened.
euromaidanpress.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"detailed study of the psychological profile of the target;
analysis of the full biography, behavior style, fears, phobias, and vulnerabilities;
subsequent pressure on these “pressure points” in order to influence decision-making." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/r...
analysis of the full biography, behavior style, fears, phobias, and vulnerabilities;
subsequent pressure on these “pressure points” in order to influence decision-making." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/r...
"By backing artists, cultural hubs, and regional initiatives, ERSTE Foundation proves that culture is not decoration. It's stamina. It's identity. It's a way for society to stay whole.
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"By backing artists, cultural hubs, and regional initiatives, ERSTE Foundation proves that culture is not decoration. It's stamina. It's identity. It's a way for society to stay whole.
"“Hegel believes that the purpose of a nation’s historical development is sovereignty — the realisation of freedom in its own state. Therefore, a nation fighting to preserve its independence is engaged in exactly the kind of struggle Hegel sees as legitimate and necessary for freedom — a
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"“Hegel believes that the purpose of a nation’s historical development is sovereignty — the realisation of freedom in its own state. Therefore, a nation fighting to preserve its independence is engaged in exactly the kind of struggle Hegel sees as legitimate and necessary for freedom — a
"the ideology inspired by theories in vogue in post-World War I Germany and under the Third Reich has discreetly driven the trajectory of Putin’s regime since its inception. This ideology arises from the concept of total war." desk-russie.info/2025/12/17/t...
Total War, the Culmination of Putinism • russian desk
In this enlightening text, the historian demonstrates that the ideology inspired by theories in vogue in post-World War I Germany and under the Third Reich
desk-russie.info
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"the ideology inspired by theories in vogue in post-World War I Germany and under the Third Reich has discreetly driven the trajectory of Putin’s regime since its inception. This ideology arises from the concept of total war." desk-russie.info/2025/12/17/t...
"The British are simply too far down the “special relationship” rabbit hole of self-delusion to understand that the US has changed. They will hold onto the memories of this historic relic until they have no alternative. And that is a tragedy...
December 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"The British are simply too far down the “special relationship” rabbit hole of self-delusion to understand that the US has changed. They will hold onto the memories of this historic relic until they have no alternative. And that is a tragedy...
"after Russian forces increased their activity and provocations over the sea and Nato countries' airspace, Türkiye was the first to act and shot down Russian surveillance drones without warning." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/f...
Frontline report: Russian drone incursions push Turkey to the brink of closing Black Sea shipping routes - Euromaidan Press
After shooting down unauthorized Russian drones near defense facilities and Istanbul, Turkey is signaling that continued violations could trigger crippling trade restrictions.
euromaidanpress.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
"after Russian forces increased their activity and provocations over the sea and Nato countries' airspace, Türkiye was the first to act and shot down Russian surveillance drones without warning." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/26/f...
"the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control granted NIS until March 24 to negotiate the sale of its Russian owner's stake, but did not approve an operating licence that would allow it to buy and process crude oil." www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-sanction...
Serbia supports talks with Hungary's Mol over sale of sanctioned NIS oil firm
BELGRADE, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Serbia supports talks over the sale of a majority stake in the country's sanctioned NIS oil company currently taking place between its Russian owners and Hungary's MOL,
www.globalbankingandfinance.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
"the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control granted NIS until March 24 to negotiate the sale of its Russian owner's stake, but did not approve an operating licence that would allow it to buy and process crude oil." www.globalbankingandfinance.com/usa-sanction...
Good riddance: "For the thousands of Russian nationals who traditionally travel to Europe during the festive season, the message from the Kremlin is clear: “unfriendly” actions of Western authorities have made the journey a gamble not worth taking." www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
Moscow Issues Travel Warning for Germany: Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid EU Travel 2025 - Travel And Tour World
The Russian Foreign Ministry urges citizens to avoid traveling to Germany due to "rights violations" and new EU visa restrictions. Stay updated on Russia-Germany travel news.
www.travelandtourworld.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Good riddance: "For the thousands of Russian nationals who traditionally travel to Europe during the festive season, the message from the Kremlin is clear: “unfriendly” actions of Western authorities have made the journey a gamble not worth taking." www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
"EU-funded technologies produced in Lithuania may have been ended up in Russia and Belarus for use in their military industries," www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/li...
Lithuania says EU-funded tech may have been diverted to Russian military use
Companies under investigation received EU funding and produced equipment intended for navigation and satellite systems, according to authorities - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
"EU-funded technologies produced in Lithuania may have been ended up in Russia and Belarus for use in their military industries," www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/li...
"This year’s negotiations have been challenging. The listing of two Russian fishing companies has influenced the talks" www.highnorthnews.com/en/norway-an...
Norway and Russia Have Reached a Fisheries Agreement for 2026
After much uncertainty regarding this year's fisheries negotiations, Norway and Russia reached a fisheries agreement for 2026 on Thursday. The parties have agreed on a continued decline in the quota f...
www.highnorthnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
"This year’s negotiations have been challenging. The listing of two Russian fishing companies has influenced the talks" www.highnorthnews.com/en/norway-an...
"Finland said Monday it will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 next year to strengthen the country’s military preparedness towards any threat posed by neighboring Russia." thedefensepost.com/2025/12/23/f...
Finland Says to Raise Reservist Age to 65
Finland will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 to strengthen the country's military preparedness towards any threat posed by Russia.
thedefensepost.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"Finland said Monday it will raise the reservist age from 60 to 65 next year to strengthen the country’s military preparedness towards any threat posed by neighboring Russia." thedefensepost.com/2025/12/23/f...
"Postal workers couldn’t track package deliveries, online payments at the company’s banking arm were also disrupted... a major blow to La Poste, which delivered 2.6 billion packages last year and employs more than 200,000 people, during the busiest season of the year." wtop.com/russia-ukrai...
Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service - WTOP News
PARIS (AP) — A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted package deliveries by France’s national postal service just days before Christmas…
wtop.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
"Postal workers couldn’t track package deliveries, online payments at the company’s banking arm were also disrupted... a major blow to La Poste, which delivered 2.6 billion packages last year and employs more than 200,000 people, during the busiest season of the year." wtop.com/russia-ukrai...
"In Romania, a quiet village near the Ukrainian border has emerged at the center of a vast scheme helping thousands of mostly Russians fraudulently acquire Romanian citizenship and, with it, access to the European Union, according to Le Monde." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/25/l...
Le Monde: Romanian passport scam gave EU access to thousands of Russians — some stole names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers - Euromaidan Press
As investigations spread, the scale of falsified documents and stolen histories paints a damning picture of legal failure.
euromaidanpress.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"In Romania, a quiet village near the Ukrainian border has emerged at the center of a vast scheme helping thousands of mostly Russians fraudulently acquire Romanian citizenship and, with it, access to the European Union, according to Le Monde." euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/25/l...
"Ukraine's Air Force struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Dec. 25 using U.K.-supplied Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles," kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-fo...
Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles, General Staff says
The missiles struck the refinery, triggering multiple explosions, the General Staff said, adding that the extent of the damage was still being clarified.
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Ukraine's Air Force struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Dec. 25 using U.K.-supplied Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles," kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-fo...
"Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced an entry ban for 14 Russian athletes ahead of luge competitions scheduled to take place in the city of Sigulda." www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Latvia bans entry to Russian athletes ahead of luge competitions
Baiba Braže, Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced an entry ban for 14 Russian athletes ahead of luge competitions scheduled to take place in the city of Sigulda.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced an entry ban for 14 Russian athletes ahead of luge competitions scheduled to take place in the city of Sigulda." www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
"NATO scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew over the neutral waters of the Norwegian and Barents Seas." unn.ua/en/news/nato...
NATO intercepted Russian nuclear bombers over the Norwegian Sea
УНН News of the World ✎ NATO scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew over the neutral waters of the Norwegian and Barents Seas. The fl…
unn.ua
December 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"NATO scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew over the neutral waters of the Norwegian and Barents Seas." unn.ua/en/news/nato...
"Norway’s civil protection agency, the DSB, said it is reassessing which parts of the country would require organized evacuation or relocation should the Nordic nation, which shares a tense 198-kilometre border with Russia, come under attack" tvpworld.com/90715700/nor...
Norway reviews wartime evacuation plans near Russia border
The Nordic country is reviewing evacuation plans for “high-risk areas” in the event of war.
tvpworld.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Norway’s civil protection agency, the DSB, said it is reassessing which parts of the country would require organized evacuation or relocation should the Nordic nation, which shares a tense 198-kilometre border with Russia, come under attack" tvpworld.com/90715700/nor...
"In the Kherson region, many elderly and mobility-impaired residents live in private homes constantly monitored by enemy drones. These houses become dangerously cold in winter.
December 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"In the Kherson region, many elderly and mobility-impaired residents live in private homes constantly monitored by enemy drones. These houses become dangerously cold in winter.
Quotes cannot do justice to this great piece of writing: "Ukraine needs to show Russia how to become a state, i.e. the state that does not need greatness, but has a strong horizontal system of citizen support, dignity, and freedom.
December 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Quotes cannot do justice to this great piece of writing: "Ukraine needs to show Russia how to become a state, i.e. the state that does not need greatness, but has a strong horizontal system of citizen support, dignity, and freedom.
“We currently have 43 schools under implementation. Two of them are being built with funds from international partners, namely Lithuania. Five schools are being built with funding from the Buffett Foundation." odessa-journal.com/more-than-20...
Over 20 Underground Schools to Open in Kharkiv Region by Year-End - Oj
More than 20 underground schools in Kharkiv region will be completed by year-end, with others finished in 2026 amid funding and contractor issues.
odessa-journal.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“We currently have 43 schools under implementation. Two of them are being built with funds from international partners, namely Lithuania. Five schools are being built with funding from the Buffett Foundation." odessa-journal.com/more-than-20...
"The Kremlin deliberately shields its urban populations and political elite from the human cost of its war in Ukraine, while exploiting impoverished minority regions to recruit news soldiers" euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/23/l...
Less than 1% of Russian officials have relatives fighting in Ukraine — UK intelligence - Euromaidan Press
Moscow deliberately targets economically desperate communities for recruitment while shielding cities where people have political influence, per the report.
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"The Kremlin deliberately shields its urban populations and political elite from the human cost of its war in Ukraine, while exploiting impoverished minority regions to recruit news soldiers" euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/23/l...