Matthias Meier
@mmeier.bsky.social
Comms and Advocacy at European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) and Kyiv Dialogue. Follow us here:
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Join us in Berlin on 18–19 NOV for the 20th Kyiv Dialogue Annual Conference. It's always one of the highlights in the Ukrainian–German civil society event calendar and a great place to reconnect, exchange ideas, and meet new partners.
Also, Kyiv Dialogue turns 20 this year. Let's celebrate together!
Also, Kyiv Dialogue turns 20 this year. Let's celebrate together!
📅 Conference | Resilience & Reforms in Ukraine at Wartime | 18–19 NOV in Berlin
Join us to discuss, connect & celebrate 20 years of Kyiv Dialogue together.
Save your spot: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/id-2025.h...
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Join us to discuss, connect & celebrate 20 years of Kyiv Dialogue together.
Save your spot: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/id-2025.h...
@boell.de @bertelsmannst.bsky.social @evzfoundation.bsky.social @dgoberlin.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Join us in Berlin on 18–19 NOV for the 20th Kyiv Dialogue Annual Conference. It's always one of the highlights in the Ukrainian–German civil society event calendar and a great place to reconnect, exchange ideas, and meet new partners.
Also, Kyiv Dialogue turns 20 this year. Let's celebrate together!
Also, Kyiv Dialogue turns 20 this year. Let's celebrate together!
On Saturday, Munich Airport was once again forced due to drone activity. This follows a month marked by drone attacks on Poland, drones over critical infrastructure, & airspace violations.
September marked a new phase in the conflict between Russia & Europe.
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/uk/novini/ne...
September marked a new phase in the conflict between Russia & Europe.
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/uk/novini/ne...
Ukraine Air War Monitor Vol. IX - Kyiv Dialogue ukrainisch
Ukraine Air War Monitor Vol. IX is now available in English!
www.kyiv-dialogue.org
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
On Saturday, Munich Airport was once again forced due to drone activity. This follows a month marked by drone attacks on Poland, drones over critical infrastructure, & airspace violations.
September marked a new phase in the conflict between Russia & Europe.
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/uk/novini/ne...
September marked a new phase in the conflict between Russia & Europe.
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/uk/novini/ne...
Die aktuelle Ausgabe des Monitors ausgiebig erwähnt von @dornblueth.bsky.social im Deutschlandfunk. Vielen Dank!
(ab 1:32) www.deutschlandfunk.de/aktuelle-lag...
(ab 1:32) www.deutschlandfunk.de/aktuelle-lag...
October 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Die aktuelle Ausgabe des Monitors ausgiebig erwähnt von @dornblueth.bsky.social im Deutschlandfunk. Vielen Dank!
(ab 1:32) www.deutschlandfunk.de/aktuelle-lag...
(ab 1:32) www.deutschlandfunk.de/aktuelle-lag...
Die neuste Ausgabe unseres "Monitor Luftkrieg Ukraine" heute umfassend zitiert in der @faznet.bsky.social - Vielen Dank!
www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...
www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...
September 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Die neuste Ausgabe unseres "Monitor Luftkrieg Ukraine" heute umfassend zitiert in der @faznet.bsky.social - Vielen Dank!
www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...
www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...
Happy to announce we will now regularly publish the monitor in English, too!
Have a look at data-driven insights into developments in the Russian Air War strategy against Ukrainian Cities and Civil Infrastructure.
Have a look at data-driven insights into developments in the Russian Air War strategy against Ukrainian Cities and Civil Infrastructure.
All eyes on the Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska. While Putin may look open to talks, Russia’s air war on 🇺🇦 is at its most brutal: 6,300+ drones hit cities in July alone, and over 6,700 civilians killed or injured in 2025. New Air War Monitor Vol. VII: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/uk/novini/ne...
August 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Happy to announce we will now regularly publish the monitor in English, too!
Have a look at data-driven insights into developments in the Russian Air War strategy against Ukrainian Cities and Civil Infrastructure.
Have a look at data-driven insights into developments in the Russian Air War strategy against Ukrainian Cities and Civil Infrastructure.
Monitor Vol. 7 ist jetzt online! Ab dieser Ausgabe in Co-Herausgeberschaft der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
Die Englische Ausgabe geht Anfang kommender Woche online. Die Deutsche Ausgabe bereits heute auf: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Die Englische Ausgabe geht Anfang kommender Woche online. Die Deutsche Ausgabe bereits heute auf: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
August 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Monitor Vol. 7 ist jetzt online! Ab dieser Ausgabe in Co-Herausgeberschaft der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
Die Englische Ausgabe geht Anfang kommender Woche online. Die Deutsche Ausgabe bereits heute auf: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Die Englische Ausgabe geht Anfang kommender Woche online. Die Deutsche Ausgabe bereits heute auf: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Join us in Berlin for the summer! We have some things in the pipeline and need passionate support to push them forward!
If you or one of your acquaintances could be a good fit, shoot me a message or apply right here: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
If you or one of your acquaintances could be a good fit, shoot me a message or apply right here: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
May 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Join us in Berlin for the summer! We have some things in the pipeline and need passionate support to push them forward!
If you or one of your acquaintances could be a good fit, shoot me a message or apply right here: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
If you or one of your acquaintances could be a good fit, shoot me a message or apply right here: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Join us on Wednesday for a quick one hour briefing on all you need to know about the upcoming presidential elections in Poland. We will look into recent monitoring data, whats going on in online campaigning and what are the challenges to election integrity? See you there!
📢 Poland’s 2025 presidential election is approaching fast.
Join our webinar on May 7, 15:00 CET, to explore campaign dynamics, digital strategies, youth engagement & integrity risks. Register: 🔗 t.ly/FohM_
🎙️ With Jakub Szymik, Adam Traczyk, Zofia Lutkiewicz
Moderated by: Adam Busuleanu
Join our webinar on May 7, 15:00 CET, to explore campaign dynamics, digital strategies, youth engagement & integrity risks. Register: 🔗 t.ly/FohM_
🎙️ With Jakub Szymik, Adam Traczyk, Zofia Lutkiewicz
Moderated by: Adam Busuleanu
May 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join us on Wednesday for a quick one hour briefing on all you need to know about the upcoming presidential elections in Poland. We will look into recent monitoring data, whats going on in online campaigning and what are the challenges to election integrity? See you there!
1/ Hey there, we good some good feedback on the first editions of our "Air War Monitor" so we decided to give an English-language version a go to broaden our audience!
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
March 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
1/ Hey there, we good some good feedback on the first editions of our "Air War Monitor" so we decided to give an English-language version a go to broaden our audience!
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Vol. 5 just dropped! In der März-Ausgabe analysieren wir die jüngsten Entwicklungen in Russlands Luftkrieg gegen ukrainische Städte und Infrastruktur sowie die europäische Flugabwehr und Abschreckungsfähigkeit.
Hier gehts zum Volltext: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Hier gehts zum Volltext: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Druckfrisch im Postfach: Der Monitor Luftkrieg Ukraine Vol. 5 ist da! In dieser Ausgabe blicken wir u.a. auf:
- Russische Drohnenstrategie
- Gleitbombenangriffe
- Abhängigkeiten von Militärhilfe
- Die European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Hier in Kürze:
- Russische Drohnenstrategie
- Gleitbombenangriffe
- Abhängigkeiten von Militärhilfe
- Die European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Hier in Kürze:
March 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Vol. 5 just dropped! In der März-Ausgabe analysieren wir die jüngsten Entwicklungen in Russlands Luftkrieg gegen ukrainische Städte und Infrastruktur sowie die europäische Flugabwehr und Abschreckungsfähigkeit.
Hier gehts zum Volltext: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
Hier gehts zum Volltext: www.kyiv-dialogue.org/de/news/news...
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🚨🚨 In not totally unsurprising news, the United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which identifies countries that the global civil rights watchdog believes are currently experiencing a rapid decline in civic freedoms. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨🚨 In not totally unsurprising news, the United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which identifies countries that the global civil rights watchdog believes are currently experiencing a rapid decline in civic freedoms. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Got your seat at Café Kyiv tomorrow? It’s fully booked now, but if you’re in, join us at 12:30 PM in Kino 9 for a vital discussion on Europe’s security. We’ve got an excellent lineup of speakers from Ukraine and Germany—come listen, engage, and be part of the conversation. See you there!
As US terminates Ukraine military aid and "peace talks" make headlines, Russia’s aggression persists. What are the risks of reduced European support for Ukraine? What role must Germany play in securing Europe?
Join the discussion at #CafeKyiv on 11 March in Berlin!
Join the discussion at #CafeKyiv on 11 March in Berlin!
March 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Got your seat at Café Kyiv tomorrow? It’s fully booked now, but if you’re in, join us at 12:30 PM in Kino 9 for a vital discussion on Europe’s security. We’ve got an excellent lineup of speakers from Ukraine and Germany—come listen, engage, and be part of the conversation. See you there!
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Na, Robert Habeck kann sich immerhin freuen, dass eins seiner zentralen Wahlversprechen - der Deutschlandfonds für Infrastruktur-Investitionen - jetzt von Friedrich Merz umgesetzt wird (der zusätzliche Schulden im Wahlkampf noch für unnötig hielt).
March 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Na, Robert Habeck kann sich immerhin freuen, dass eins seiner zentralen Wahlversprechen - der Deutschlandfonds für Infrastruktur-Investitionen - jetzt von Friedrich Merz umgesetzt wird (der zusätzliche Schulden im Wahlkampf noch für unnötig hielt).
Very recommended to join this event from @unhackdemocracy.bsky.social. Olha is one of the most inspiring representatives of Ukrainian civil society which is an absolute role model of resilience and strength. We should listen attentively and learn from their experience.
#SaveTheDate
🇺🇦 How did Ukrainian civil society build resilience and support democracy? What lessons can others learn?
Join @unhackdemocracy.bsky.social, Civil Network OPORA and Civil College Foundation for a webinar with experts Olha Aivazovska & Oleh Rybachuk
🔗 www.unhackdemocracy.eu/events
🇺🇦 How did Ukrainian civil society build resilience and support democracy? What lessons can others learn?
Join @unhackdemocracy.bsky.social, Civil Network OPORA and Civil College Foundation for a webinar with experts Olha Aivazovska & Oleh Rybachuk
🔗 www.unhackdemocracy.eu/events
March 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Very recommended to join this event from @unhackdemocracy.bsky.social. Olha is one of the most inspiring representatives of Ukrainian civil society which is an absolute role model of resilience and strength. We should listen attentively and learn from their experience.
This discussion could not be any more crucial. Time and time again we advocated for increased & substantial military support for Ukraine. Germany and Europe must now step up. Germany's era of hope-driven security and defence policy is over.
Don't forget to register for Cafe Kyiv: cafekyiv.kas.de
Don't forget to register for Cafe Kyiv: cafekyiv.kas.de
As US terminates Ukraine military aid and "peace talks" make headlines, Russia’s aggression persists. What are the risks of reduced European support for Ukraine? What role must Germany play in securing Europe?
Join the discussion at #CafeKyiv on 11 March in Berlin!
Join the discussion at #CafeKyiv on 11 March in Berlin!
March 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This discussion could not be any more crucial. Time and time again we advocated for increased & substantial military support for Ukraine. Germany and Europe must now step up. Germany's era of hope-driven security and defence policy is over.
Don't forget to register for Cafe Kyiv: cafekyiv.kas.de
Don't forget to register for Cafe Kyiv: cafekyiv.kas.de
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Let's make Europe stronger by buying European!
Here's a very Nordic-centric list of alternatives, but I also want to hear your favorite substitutes for American products.
@p_kallioniemi
Here's a very Nordic-centric list of alternatives, but I also want to hear your favorite substitutes for American products.
@p_kallioniemi
February 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Let's make Europe stronger by buying European!
Here's a very Nordic-centric list of alternatives, but I also want to hear your favorite substitutes for American products.
@p_kallioniemi
Here's a very Nordic-centric list of alternatives, but I also want to hear your favorite substitutes for American products.
@p_kallioniemi
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Two different government approaches to veteran employment
February 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Two different government approaches to veteran employment
Wir haben einen Artikel für die @laenderanalysen.bsky.social geschrieben über die Entwicklung der russischen Luftkriegstrategie und wie die westlichen Partner die ukrainische Flugabwehr jetzt bestmöglich unterstützen können.
👉 laender-analysen.de/ukraine-anal...
👉 laender-analysen.de/ukraine-anal...
Welche Strategie verfolgt der russische Luftkrieg gegen die Ukraine und wie kann man Städte und zivile Infrastruktur besser schützen? | Länder-Analysen
laender-analysen.de
February 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wir haben einen Artikel für die @laenderanalysen.bsky.social geschrieben über die Entwicklung der russischen Luftkriegstrategie und wie die westlichen Partner die ukrainische Flugabwehr jetzt bestmöglich unterstützen können.
👉 laender-analysen.de/ukraine-anal...
👉 laender-analysen.de/ukraine-anal...
The European Exchange (the mothership of the @epde.bsky.social and @kyivdialogue.bsky.social programs) is part of the EPD community. Check out here what we did collectively to support Ukraine.
#EPDNetwork🌐
🇺🇦 Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EPD stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who continue to fight for their fundamental rights and their freedom.
Explore how the EPD’s community supports Ukraine 🖇️ epd.eu/epd-members-...
#StandForUkraine
🇺🇦 Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EPD stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who continue to fight for their fundamental rights and their freedom.
Explore how the EPD’s community supports Ukraine 🖇️ epd.eu/epd-members-...
#StandForUkraine
February 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The European Exchange (the mothership of the @epde.bsky.social and @kyivdialogue.bsky.social programs) is part of the EPD community. Check out here what we did collectively to support Ukraine.
If you are in Berlin today, make sure to attend the Ukraine solidarity action. Starting 6 PM at Berliner Dom!
📣 Now, as US support wavers, it’s more crucial than ever for us to stand with Ukraine!
Join us on the streets, 3 yrs after Russia started its full-scale invasion against Ukraine
🗓️ 24 Feb 2025
🕕 6pm March @ Lustgarten (Berliner Dom)
🕖 7pm Demo @ Brandenburg Gate
Bring your friends and allies!
Join us on the streets, 3 yrs after Russia started its full-scale invasion against Ukraine
🗓️ 24 Feb 2025
🕕 6pm March @ Lustgarten (Berliner Dom)
🕖 7pm Demo @ Brandenburg Gate
Bring your friends and allies!
February 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
If you are in Berlin today, make sure to attend the Ukraine solidarity action. Starting 6 PM at Berliner Dom!
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„Die Russen werden uns überfallen, das haben sie immer getan.“ Das hörte Lars Handrich in Kyjiw schon vor 20 Jahren immer wieder. Von 2001 bis 2005 koordinierte der Ökonom ein DIW-Beratungsteam in der Ukraine. Er erinnert sich, wie sich das Land dem Westen öffnete. #DIW100 www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c....
February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
„Die Russen werden uns überfallen, das haben sie immer getan.“ Das hörte Lars Handrich in Kyjiw schon vor 20 Jahren immer wieder. Von 2001 bis 2005 koordinierte der Ökonom ein DIW-Beratungsteam in der Ukraine. Er erinnert sich, wie sich das Land dem Westen öffnete. #DIW100 www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c....
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Spionage-Drohnen über Deutschland –
Unsere gerade veröffentlichte @correctiv.org-Recherche zeigt: So häufig ermitteln Staatsanwaltschaften mittlerweile, weil Drohnen über Militärgelände fliegen. Laut Ermittlern steht Russland mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit dahinter.
tinyurl.com/2jy9ekjb
Unsere gerade veröffentlichte @correctiv.org-Recherche zeigt: So häufig ermitteln Staatsanwaltschaften mittlerweile, weil Drohnen über Militärgelände fliegen. Laut Ermittlern steht Russland mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit dahinter.
tinyurl.com/2jy9ekjb
Spionage-Drohnen über Deutschland
CORRECTIV-Recherchen zufolge gab es 2024 mindestens 24 Ermittlungsverfahren wegen möglicher Spionage aus der Luft.
tinyurl.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Spionage-Drohnen über Deutschland –
Unsere gerade veröffentlichte @correctiv.org-Recherche zeigt: So häufig ermitteln Staatsanwaltschaften mittlerweile, weil Drohnen über Militärgelände fliegen. Laut Ermittlern steht Russland mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit dahinter.
tinyurl.com/2jy9ekjb
Unsere gerade veröffentlichte @correctiv.org-Recherche zeigt: So häufig ermitteln Staatsanwaltschaften mittlerweile, weil Drohnen über Militärgelände fliegen. Laut Ermittlern steht Russland mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit dahinter.
tinyurl.com/2jy9ekjb
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What concessions should the West make to russia to prevent escalation?!
NONE! ZILCH! ZERO!
This mindset is exactly how the world sleepwalked into WWII.
It’s how the invasion of 🇬🇪 in 2008 led to the invasion of 🇺🇦 in 2014, and the full-scale war of 2022 thehill.com/opinion/inte...
NONE! ZILCH! ZERO!
This mindset is exactly how the world sleepwalked into WWII.
It’s how the invasion of 🇬🇪 in 2008 led to the invasion of 🇺🇦 in 2014, and the full-scale war of 2022 thehill.com/opinion/inte...
February 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
What concessions should the West make to russia to prevent escalation?!
NONE! ZILCH! ZERO!
This mindset is exactly how the world sleepwalked into WWII.
It’s how the invasion of 🇬🇪 in 2008 led to the invasion of 🇺🇦 in 2014, and the full-scale war of 2022 thehill.com/opinion/inte...
NONE! ZILCH! ZERO!
This mindset is exactly how the world sleepwalked into WWII.
It’s how the invasion of 🇬🇪 in 2008 led to the invasion of 🇺🇦 in 2014, and the full-scale war of 2022 thehill.com/opinion/inte...
"2025 is about what Europeans do, not what Americans say." @timothysnyder.bsky.social explains the US position at @munsecconf.bsky.social. The US is no longer willing to guarantee Europe's security.
👉 Europe must step up and realize: Ukraine’s victory is Europe’s best security - and act accordingly!
👉 Europe must step up and realize: Ukraine’s victory is Europe’s best security - and act accordingly!
February 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"2025 is about what Europeans do, not what Americans say." @timothysnyder.bsky.social explains the US position at @munsecconf.bsky.social. The US is no longer willing to guarantee Europe's security.
👉 Europe must step up and realize: Ukraine’s victory is Europe’s best security - and act accordingly!
👉 Europe must step up and realize: Ukraine’s victory is Europe’s best security - and act accordingly!
Der neue Monitor ist da und liegt auf den digitalen Schreibtischen der @munsecconf.bsky.social.
Welche Herausforderungen erwarten die ukrainische Flugabwehr in den kommenden Monaten und wie können wir bestmöglich unterstützen?
Jetzt lesen und abonnieren: t.ly/_V2qU
Welche Herausforderungen erwarten die ukrainische Flugabwehr in den kommenden Monaten und wie können wir bestmöglich unterstützen?
Jetzt lesen und abonnieren: t.ly/_V2qU
🚨 Pünktlich zur @munsecconf.bsky.social: Monitor Luftkrieg Ukraine Vol 4 ist online!
▪️ +2600 Drohnenangriffe im Januar – Höchstwert seit Kriegsbeginn
▪️ Abfangquote fällt – alarmierende Indizien für Munitions- & Personalmangel
▪️ 🇩🇪 verzögert Hilfspaket – Risiko für ukrainische Flugabwehr
t.ly/_V2qU
▪️ +2600 Drohnenangriffe im Januar – Höchstwert seit Kriegsbeginn
▪️ Abfangquote fällt – alarmierende Indizien für Munitions- & Personalmangel
▪️ 🇩🇪 verzögert Hilfspaket – Risiko für ukrainische Flugabwehr
t.ly/_V2qU
February 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Der neue Monitor ist da und liegt auf den digitalen Schreibtischen der @munsecconf.bsky.social.
Welche Herausforderungen erwarten die ukrainische Flugabwehr in den kommenden Monaten und wie können wir bestmöglich unterstützen?
Jetzt lesen und abonnieren: t.ly/_V2qU
Welche Herausforderungen erwarten die ukrainische Flugabwehr in den kommenden Monaten und wie können wir bestmöglich unterstützen?
Jetzt lesen und abonnieren: t.ly/_V2qU