Ovidiu Bold
@ovidiubold.bsky.social
Business lawyer, with an interest in politics and international relations. Romania/Balkans/European Union
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‼️BREAKING: An assassination attempt was carried out in Moscow against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev of the Russian Ministry of Defense. An unidentified person fired several shots into his back and fled the scene. The lieutenant general has been hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
‼️BREAKING: An assassination attempt was carried out in Moscow against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev of the Russian Ministry of Defense. An unidentified person fired several shots into his back and fled the scene. The lieutenant general has been hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
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Energy Minister Shmyhal said Russia shelled CHP and thermal power plants that were operating only to heat residential areas in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. He said the targets were purely civilian, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without heat in minus 25 C cold.
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Energy Minister Shmyhal said Russia shelled CHP and thermal power plants that were operating only to heat residential areas in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. He said the targets were purely civilian, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without heat in minus 25 C cold.
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We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our international partners in Artemis. Our European Service Module is at the heart of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Together, we're extending humankind’s presence in space and demonstrating that multilateral and inclusive cooperation is vital for our future.
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 AM
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our international partners in Artemis. Our European Service Module is at the heart of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Together, we're extending humankind’s presence in space and demonstrating that multilateral and inclusive cooperation is vital for our future.
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European governments are trying to step up their meme. This was posted by German foreign minister @aussenminister.diplo.de on Tiktok and Instagram.
Though not sure mixing E3 (with Keir Starmer) and lots of EU symbolism was entirely thought through.
For sure 🇪🇺
Though not sure mixing E3 (with Keir Starmer) and lots of EU symbolism was entirely thought through.
For sure 🇪🇺
January 30, 2026 at 6:41 AM
European governments are trying to step up their meme. This was posted by German foreign minister @aussenminister.diplo.de on Tiktok and Instagram.
Though not sure mixing E3 (with Keir Starmer) and lots of EU symbolism was entirely thought through.
For sure 🇪🇺
Though not sure mixing E3 (with Keir Starmer) and lots of EU symbolism was entirely thought through.
For sure 🇪🇺
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Belgorod. 'In a reader survey conducted in January by Fonar, a local news publication, a quarter of respondents felt “devastated and disappointed” ... Only 6% said they gave aid to participants in Russia’s “special military operation”.' www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
Near the front line, Russians are growing tired of war
A report from Belgorod, where not all residents see Ukrainians as enemies
www.economist.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Belgorod. 'In a reader survey conducted in January by Fonar, a local news publication, a quarter of respondents felt “devastated and disappointed” ... Only 6% said they gave aid to participants in Russia’s “special military operation”.' www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
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Confirmed. The East Tehran Tax Administration building has been destroyed.
January 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Confirmed. The East Tehran Tax Administration building has been destroyed.
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This is what Kapustin Yar looks like, the site from which Russia launched a multi-million Oreshnik ballistic missile at Lviv last night.
Imperial ambitions fired from rusting ruins.
Imperial ambitions fired from rusting ruins.
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
This is what Kapustin Yar looks like, the site from which Russia launched a multi-million Oreshnik ballistic missile at Lviv last night.
Imperial ambitions fired from rusting ruins.
Imperial ambitions fired from rusting ruins.
Pretty big, if you ask me.
Denmark’s military intelligence service has for the first time classified the U.S. as a security risk
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
www.politico.eu/article/dani...
Danish intelligence classifies Trump’s America as a security risk
Denmark sounds the alarm about the U.S.’s increasingly antagonistic posture toward Europe.
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Pretty big, if you ask me.
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🔥 “Prymary” unit has targeted more Russian military equipment in Crimea:
• Ka-27 ship-based multi-purpose helicopter;
• Lira-A10 airfield radar complex;
• 55Zh6U “Nebo-U” radar;
• “Nebo-SV” radar in a domed structure;
• P-18 “Terek” radar.
• Ka-27 ship-based multi-purpose helicopter;
• Lira-A10 airfield radar complex;
• 55Zh6U “Nebo-U” radar;
• “Nebo-SV” radar in a domed structure;
• P-18 “Terek” radar.
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🔥 “Prymary” unit has targeted more Russian military equipment in Crimea:
• Ka-27 ship-based multi-purpose helicopter;
• Lira-A10 airfield radar complex;
• 55Zh6U “Nebo-U” radar;
• “Nebo-SV” radar in a domed structure;
• P-18 “Terek” radar.
• Ka-27 ship-based multi-purpose helicopter;
• Lira-A10 airfield radar complex;
• 55Zh6U “Nebo-U” radar;
• “Nebo-SV” radar in a domed structure;
• P-18 “Terek” radar.
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There's some discussion of "how successful the Erdogan-Trump" meeting was. It did not, it is true, deliver Turkey the aircraft it was hoping for and will probably never deliver Turkey the F-35s.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
There's some discussion of "how successful the Erdogan-Trump" meeting was. It did not, it is true, deliver Turkey the aircraft it was hoping for and will probably never deliver Turkey the F-35s.
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Poland and Romania have begun deploying the US-made Merops anti-drone system, already tested in Ukraine, AP writes. Compact enough to fit in a pickup, Merops can detect and neutralize drones even under signal-jamming conditions. NATO aims to eventually line its entire eastern flank with the system.
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Poland and Romania have begun deploying the US-made Merops anti-drone system, already tested in Ukraine, AP writes. Compact enough to fit in a pickup, Merops can detect and neutralize drones even under signal-jamming conditions. NATO aims to eventually line its entire eastern flank with the system.
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On the night of November 6, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck several oil facilities in Crimea using FP-1/FP-2 guided strike drones.
Oil depots, two trains loaded with petroleum products, storage tanks.
Oil depots, two trains loaded with petroleum products, storage tanks.
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On the night of November 6, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck several oil facilities in Crimea using FP-1/FP-2 guided strike drones.
Oil depots, two trains loaded with petroleum products, storage tanks.
Oil depots, two trains loaded with petroleum products, storage tanks.
Significant, if true (although 500 Shaheds in October means roughly 17/day, when Russia launches hundreds of them daily sometimes)
After a year of work, Ukraine’s Wild Hornets team built STING: a fast, nimble drone designed to intercept Shaheds. In just four months of production, it’s already taken down over 1,000 drones, nearly half in October alone. STING is quick to deploy, easy to use, and built for mass production.
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Significant, if true (although 500 Shaheds in October means roughly 17/day, when Russia launches hundreds of them daily sometimes)
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Another sleepless night for Russia, as Ukrainian forces continue their deep-strike campaign, now a new element of daily life in the country. Ukraine successfully hit multiple important targets tonight
🧵Thread:
1. Video showing the aftermath of the attack on the refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod:
🧵Thread:
1. Video showing the aftermath of the attack on the refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod:
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Another sleepless night for Russia, as Ukrainian forces continue their deep-strike campaign, now a new element of daily life in the country. Ukraine successfully hit multiple important targets tonight
🧵Thread:
1. Video showing the aftermath of the attack on the refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod:
🧵Thread:
1. Video showing the aftermath of the attack on the refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod:
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Modern warfare. Blyatbarn Porcupine mod. 2025.
November 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Modern warfare. Blyatbarn Porcupine mod. 2025.
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India’s HMEL energy company has decided to suspend further purchases of Russian oil due to the latest sanctions, Economic Times reports.
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
India’s HMEL energy company has decided to suspend further purchases of Russian oil due to the latest sanctions, Economic Times reports.
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🔥🛢️The second Russian mini-refinery attacked last night was the Mari Oil Refinery, located in the Mari El Republic of Russia. The Mari Oil Refinery has an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons of oil per year. ~1000km from the frontline.
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🔥🛢️The second Russian mini-refinery attacked last night was the Mari Oil Refinery, located in the Mari El Republic of Russia. The Mari Oil Refinery has an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons of oil per year. ~1000km from the frontline.
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SBU strike drones destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S2 air defense system, two radar stations, and hit two oil depots in occupied Crimea, sources in the Security Service of Ukraine told Ukrainian media.
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
SBU strike drones destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S2 air defense system, two radar stations, and hit two oil depots in occupied Crimea, sources in the Security Service of Ukraine told Ukrainian media.
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Multiple drones were spotted overnight above the Belgian Army headquarters in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgian Defense Minister Francken confirmed. Similar incidents occurred on Saturday and earlier this month near Elsenborn base. Authorities say the drones were likely operated by professionals.
October 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Multiple drones were spotted overnight above the Belgian Army headquarters in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgian Defense Minister Francken confirmed. Similar incidents occurred on Saturday and earlier this month near Elsenborn base. Authorities say the drones were likely operated by professionals.
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A Sudanese mother holds her child moments before being executed by the Rapid Support Forces militia.
What is happening in Sudan is not just a war… It is a humanitarian wound, a mother’s cry, a nation’s sorrow calling on the world not to remain silent.
What is happening in Sudan is not just a war… It is a humanitarian wound, a mother’s cry, a nation’s sorrow calling on the world not to remain silent.
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A Sudanese mother holds her child moments before being executed by the Rapid Support Forces militia.
What is happening in Sudan is not just a war… It is a humanitarian wound, a mother’s cry, a nation’s sorrow calling on the world not to remain silent.
What is happening in Sudan is not just a war… It is a humanitarian wound, a mother’s cry, a nation’s sorrow calling on the world not to remain silent.
After it was announced by Ukrainian sources, Romanian defense minister confirmed that USA formally anounced the reduction of their military footprint in Romania to 1000 troops (from 1700). This seems to be part of a larger realignment of US Army, from Europe to the Pacific
hotnews.ro/ministrul-ap...
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LIVEVIDEO Ministrul Apărării, anunț după decizia SUA de retragere a unor soldați americani din România: „Vor rămâne aproximativ 1.000 de militari americani”. Până acum, erau aproximativ 2.000 de solda...
Ministrul Apărării, Ionuț Moșteanu, susține miercuri dimineață o declarație de presă după decizia SUA privind „redimensionarea” trupelor americane din Europa,
hotnews.ro
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
After it was announced by Ukrainian sources, Romanian defense minister confirmed that USA formally anounced the reduction of their military footprint in Romania to 1000 troops (from 1700). This seems to be part of a larger realignment of US Army, from Europe to the Pacific
hotnews.ro/ministrul-ap...
hotnews.ro/ministrul-ap...
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Chelyabinsk, Russia, is under drone attack. 1700km from the frontline.
October 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Chelyabinsk, Russia, is under drone attack. 1700km from the frontline.
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Also, last night the Saransk Mechanical Plant was hit, a key production site in the Russian military‑industrial complex, contributing components to arms systems.
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Also, last night the Saransk Mechanical Plant was hit, a key production site in the Russian military‑industrial complex, contributing components to arms systems.
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Another night, another hit on Russian energy infrastructure. Footage confirms a strike on the refinery in Makhachkala, Dagestan, part of Ukraine’s ongoing deep-strike campaign against critical oil facilities across Russia.
October 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Another night, another hit on Russian energy infrastructure. Footage confirms a strike on the refinery in Makhachkala, Dagestan, part of Ukraine’s ongoing deep-strike campaign against critical oil facilities across Russia.
Important developments in France
🇫🇷 Macron told his cabinet that censure motions are dissolution motions. In other words, there will be elections if Lecornu is toppled. Far right & hard left have already tabled censure votes on Thurs. Socialists say they will table their own if Lecornu does not give way today when he speaks at 3pm
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Important developments in France