Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова
@dessybo.bsky.social
EU & global affairs, diplomacy, peace, geopolitics, democracy, defence, development, trade. lived & worked in 🇧🇬🇬🇧🇧🇪🇿🇦🇸🇿🇮🇹 Ex🇪🇺Ambassador, loves nature, science, 🌍, freedom and dogs 🐾
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Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
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I’m excited to launch my new series on Russia and the far-right. I’ve worked on this for so long, and over the coming months will share my research and documented info in one place so everyone can see how Russia has weaponized the far-right to subvert democracy in the U.S. and across Europe.
Chapter 1: Russia’s Fascist Foundations
Welcome to my new series, Inside the Kremlin’s Global Far-Right Operations.
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I’m excited to launch my new series on Russia and the far-right. I’ve worked on this for so long, and over the coming months will share my research and documented info in one place so everyone can see how Russia has weaponized the far-right to subvert democracy in the U.S. and across Europe.
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Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
When Russia launched its full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine under the banner of “denazification,” I immediately went back to Dresden.
olgalautman.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
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Carlo Calenda qui mostra (anche a Formigli) come andrebbero trattati i propagandisti filorussi: da complici consapevoli di un criminale, le cui menzogne non meritano complimenti, né rispetto, né dignità di opinione.
www.adnkronos.com/politica/pia...
www.adnkronos.com/politica/pia...
Calenda gela Sachs a Piazzapulita: "Bugiardo". Formigli e l'ospite 'scioccato'
Il leader di Azione a testa bassa contro l'economista: 'Lei fa propaganda putiniana'
www.adnkronos.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Carlo Calenda qui mostra (anche a Formigli) come andrebbero trattati i propagandisti filorussi: da complici consapevoli di un criminale, le cui menzogne non meritano complimenti, né rispetto, né dignità di opinione.
www.adnkronos.com/politica/pia...
www.adnkronos.com/politica/pia...
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Amazing things happening on Italian television — Senator Carlo Calenda: "Putin is an aggressive imperial fascist" who blackmailed Europe through energy dependence on Russia by enlisting heads of governments like Merkel and Schröder as Kremlin assets.
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Amazing things happening on Italian television — Senator Carlo Calenda: "Putin is an aggressive imperial fascist" who blackmailed Europe through energy dependence on Russia by enlisting heads of governments like Merkel and Schröder as Kremlin assets.
Excellent analysis by @ecfr.eu with sound policy recommendations #FIMI #sabotage #disinformation #security
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa: ecfr.eu/publication/...
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa: ecfr.eu/publication/...
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa
Russia has many quiet enemies in Africa. Working together, like-minded Africans and Europeans can roll back its troublesome influence.
ecfr.eu
October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Excellent analysis by @ecfr.eu with sound policy recommendations #FIMI #sabotage #disinformation #security
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa: ecfr.eu/publication/...
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa: ecfr.eu/publication/...
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We want to achieve Defence Readiness and reach new NATO capability targets before 2030. Why? Because of Putin's plans. We need to deter aggression, prevent war, preserve peace. That is what the #Roadmap is about.
Remarks on #DefenceReadiness Roadmap ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Remarks on #DefenceReadiness Roadmap ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We want to achieve Defence Readiness and reach new NATO capability targets before 2030. Why? Because of Putin's plans. We need to deter aggression, prevent war, preserve peace. That is what the #Roadmap is about.
Remarks on #DefenceReadiness Roadmap ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Remarks on #DefenceReadiness Roadmap ⬇️
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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It’s a deal!
Successful conclusion of negotiations on #EDIP between the co-legislators. I thank all who worked hard to achieve this result!
Together with Defence Readiness #Roadmap presented today - it’s a good day for #EUDefence! 🇪🇺🛡️
Successful conclusion of negotiations on #EDIP between the co-legislators. I thank all who worked hard to achieve this result!
Together with Defence Readiness #Roadmap presented today - it’s a good day for #EUDefence! 🇪🇺🛡️
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It’s a deal!
Successful conclusion of negotiations on #EDIP between the co-legislators. I thank all who worked hard to achieve this result!
Together with Defence Readiness #Roadmap presented today - it’s a good day for #EUDefence! 🇪🇺🛡️
Successful conclusion of negotiations on #EDIP between the co-legislators. I thank all who worked hard to achieve this result!
Together with Defence Readiness #Roadmap presented today - it’s a good day for #EUDefence! 🇪🇺🛡️
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Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030.
A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs.
Our work continues at the European Council next week.
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I welcome the agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme.
€1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine.
And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.
€1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine.
And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I welcome the agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme.
€1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine.
And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.
€1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine.
And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
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Release day August 28.
July 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Release day August 28.
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Putin is still stealing Ukrainian children.
May 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Putin is still stealing Ukrainian children.
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We hear a lot about Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is the official White House account. What next, a picture of him dressed as the Last King of Scotland. This is Idi Amin levels of narcissism and lunacy.
May 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
We hear a lot about Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is the official White House account. What next, a picture of him dressed as the Last King of Scotland. This is Idi Amin levels of narcissism and lunacy.
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These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
May 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇮
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030.
It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
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Check out Episode 2 of TheChristoFiles series on GRU's black ops unit 29155.
"Arugula with a side of Novichok" - the poisoning of Emilian Gebrev. Just out.
youtu.be/Kix20ABpJQw?...
"Arugula with a side of Novichok" - the poisoning of Emilian Gebrev. Just out.
youtu.be/Kix20ABpJQw?...
Unit 29155 | Episode 2: Uncovering the Poisoning of Emilian Gebrev
YouTube video by The Christo Files
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Check out Episode 2 of TheChristoFiles series on GRU's black ops unit 29155.
"Arugula with a side of Novichok" - the poisoning of Emilian Gebrev. Just out.
youtu.be/Kix20ABpJQw?...
"Arugula with a side of Novichok" - the poisoning of Emilian Gebrev. Just out.
youtu.be/Kix20ABpJQw?...
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Without press freedom, democracy is at risk. The EU is taking action to defend free and independent media everywhere.
Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social: europa.eu/!kk8kWh
#WorldPressFreedomDay
Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social: europa.eu/!kk8kWh
#WorldPressFreedomDay
May 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Without press freedom, democracy is at risk. The EU is taking action to defend free and independent media everywhere.
Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social: europa.eu/!kk8kWh
#WorldPressFreedomDay
Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social: europa.eu/!kk8kWh
#WorldPressFreedomDay
🙏🏻 for Kyiv 💚
Kyiv is now under Russian attack, with multiple blasts reported across the city, Kyiv Post correspondents report.
Local authorities confirm Russian drones are targeting the capital, with air defences actively engaged.
Local authorities confirm Russian drones are targeting the capital, with air defences actively engaged.
April 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🙏🏻 for Kyiv 💚
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The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
April 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
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Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for mandatory military service between April and July—marking the largest spring draft in 14 years.
Apparently, this is how he prepares for a ‘ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks.’
Apparently, this is how he prepares for a ‘ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks.’
April 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for mandatory military service between April and July—marking the largest spring draft in 14 years.
Apparently, this is how he prepares for a ‘ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks.’
Apparently, this is how he prepares for a ‘ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks.’
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I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
April 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
April 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Senior Russian officials continue to reiterate the Russian demand for the elimination of the "root causes" of the war in Ukraine as a precondition for a peace agreement — a reference to Russia's initial war demands that directly contradict Trump's goal to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine. 🔽
April 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Senior Russian officials continue to reiterate the Russian demand for the elimination of the "root causes" of the war in Ukraine as a precondition for a peace agreement — a reference to Russia's initial war demands that directly contradict Trump's goal to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine. 🔽
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travel warnings dropping like dominoes
March 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
travel warnings dropping like dominoes