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Andrej Matisak
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#StandwithUkraine. Journalist, deputy head of foreign desk, Slovak daily @pravdask.bsky.social. The usual caveats apply. 🎙 #TheGlobalAgora #podcast https://ko-fi.com/amatisak
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The international order is under destruction. This is what the report of @munsecconf.bsky.social says. Meet me at #MSC2026 to discuss it. securityconference.org/en/publicati...
Munich Security Report 2026
The Munich Security Report 2026 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the rise of political forces that favor destruction over reform.
securityconference.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
It was so weird to listen to people who, for whatever reason, believed the debate about Tomahawks for Ukraine is real. @hoanssolo.bsky.social was right when he told me in October that we won't be talking about Tomahawks soon. #TheGlobalAgora podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/and...
February 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
It's nothing new, it's been clear from the beginning, but MAGA people are pathetic racists.
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I wrote about #BadBunny before it was cool in Slovakia. spravy.pravda.sk/svet/clanok/...
Zlý zajačik stojí za Harrisovou. Potopí Trumpa rasistický „vtip“?
Absolútny vulgarizmus odstránili, rasistický „vtip“ cez kampaň Donalda Trumpa prešiel.
spravy.pravda.sk
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Munich Security Report 2026: Under Destruction
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
Munich Security Report 2026
The Munich Security Report 2026 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the rise of political forces that favor destruction over reform.
securityconference.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide #Japan election win
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f... #politics
Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win
Results mean coalition of recently installed PM has supermajority in lower house of parliament
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Center-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugal’s presidency
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02... #politics #Portugal
Center-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugal’s presidency
Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, 63, secured the support of many political figures from the far left, center and the right.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 9, 2026 at 6:06 AM
#Ukraine Seeks a War Plan Beyond Killing as Many Russian Soldiers as Possible
www.wsj.com/world/ukrain... #Russia #Putinswar
Ukraine Seeks a War Plan Beyond Killing as Many Russian Soldiers as Possible
As the conflict approaches the four-year mark, Russia’s grinding, slow-motion advance is weakening Kyiv’s hand at the negotiating table.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Organization representing Black law enforcement executives condemns Trump’s post with video depicting Obamas as apes
wgntv.com/news/nationa... #Trump
wgntv.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Putin isn’t really winning. Europe needs to make that clear. Behind Russia’s victory narrative in #Ukraine is a system under strain, writes @peterpomerantsev.bsky.social.
www.ft.com/content/36b5... #Russia #Putinswar
Putin isn’t really winning. Europe needs to make that clear
Behind Russia’s victory narrative in Ukraine is a system under strain. To fight back, the ‘middle powers’ must work harder on their own story
www.ft.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If you, inexplicably :-), missed the most recent episode of my 🎙️ #podcast, #TheGlobalAgora, here it is:
▶️ With Pakistani heritage and experience in #Ukraine: Meet the new UK Ambassador to #Slovakia Bilal Zahid. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/and... #diplomacy
With Pakistani heritage and experience in Ukraine: Meet the new UK Ambassador to Slovakia by The Global Agora
The new UK Ambassador to Slovakia, Bilal Zahid, has Pakistani roots, has lived in Northern Ireland, and studied in Scotland. He explains why he chose a diplomatic career and why he focuses on the Cent...
podcasters.spotify.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:41 AM
#Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
apnews.com/article/ukra... #Putinswar #Russia
Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter.
apnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Was Epstein a Russian asset?
I find it doubtful that Russian intelligence organized an intricate operation with Epstein. But I'm sure elements of Russia’s intelligence services and Epstein had mutual interests and actively helped each other out: @alexzfinley.bsky.social. substack.com/app-link/pos...
Was Epstein a Russian asset?
Plus, an update on Norwegian Crotch Rot: Are ski jumpers jacking up their johnsons?
substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... #Trump
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
A photo of Liam Conejo Ramos, a scared 5-year-old, drew attention to a detention center in Dilley, Texas. Advocates say his experience reflects what hundreds of children have endured out of public vie...
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM