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The EU has a very clear two-point plan: first, weaken Russia; second, support Ukraine.

Sanctions are hitting Russia hard.

The export of Russian crude oil is at its lowest. And tax revenues from oil are the lowest since the war started.

My press remarks following today's FAC link.europa.eu/VDdpDw
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Don't be deceived this Halloween...
October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.

In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.

This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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🇨🇲 🗳️ Au Cameroun, certains partis tentent d'influencer l'élection présidentielle de dimanche en diffusant des photos générées par IA

🔍 AFP Factuel a recoupé preuves visuelles, témoignages concordants et avis des experts sur le sujet

Article complet ⤵️
L'IA, nouvel outil de désinformation dans la campagne présidentielle camerounaise
u.afp.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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L'IA aujourd'hui, c'est comme l'amiante hier. On en met partout, avec gourmandise. On consacrera demain des sommes folles et des efforts infinis pour dépolluer l'espace informationnel.
C'est quoi ces cours générés par IA qui citent ton nom en t'inventant des publis que tu n'as jamais écrites et t'attribuant des catégorisations qui ne sont pas de toi parce que tu es juste en train d'analyser leur usage courant (surtout pas de les valider comme catégorie).
Marre de ces conneries.
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Russia is causing tremendous damage in Ukraine.
It is not right that anybody else should pay for it.

At today’s European Council, we will discuss a reparations loan, backed up by frozen Russian assets, to help Ukraine defend itself.

My doorstep ↓
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Failed information manipulation attempt to suggest unrest in #Chisinau #Moldova with video from ... Peru

#disinfoweekly
#disinformation
October 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🇲🇩 🇷🇺 “The goal of the Russian interference is to amplify societal distrust, to diminish the confidence that the Moldovan public has not just in its government and president, but also in its European future,” GMF's Clara Volintiru told the Guardian
The pro-European party won Moldova’s election but obstacles to join the EU remain
Russia’s campaign to amplify societal distrust continues as membership talks have stalled
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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En août 2025, les 10 principaux outils d’IA générative ont répété des informations erronées sur des sujets d’actualité plus d’un tiers du temps – dans 35% des cas -, contre 18% en août 2024. 2/10
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Le taux de fausses informations répétées par les chatbots d’IA a presque doublé en un an et ils fournissent désormais des affirmations fausses en réponses à des requêtes dans plus d’un tiers des cas d’après NewsGuard ! Un thread. 1/10
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The Russian government, which can't even commit to respecting an anti-torture treaty, wants you to believe it never commits war crimes.

There is definitely no reason to doubt such a statement.
#DontbelieveanythinguntiltheKremlindeniesit
August 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles.

The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts.

Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.
August 28, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Horrified by yet another night of deadly Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.

My thoughts are with the Ukrainian victims and also with the staff of the EU Delegation in Ukraine, whose building was damaged in this deliberate Russian strike.
August 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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The EU Delegation in Kyiv was damaged by today’s Russian strikes on civilian areas.

I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace & chooses terror.

Our full solidarity goes to EU staff, their families, & all Ukrainians enduring this aggression.
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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August 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Being independent means making your own, well-informed choices, free from the Kremlin's manipulations and interference.
Happy Independence Day, Moldova!
#DontBeDeceived. Stay informed. 👇
euvsdisinfo.eu/moldova/
August 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy National Day, Moldova.

You have shown the world what independence means: the freedom to choose your path and your future.

Today, the pulse of Europe beats with you — and with your journey towards the EU.
August 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Une bonne raison de ne plus créer de comptes de fidélité et de ne pas brader ses données personnelles pour une promo.
August 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Ça va #amazon Belgique? Ça prépare la Reich parade?
August 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Un virement de 2,5 millions de roubles, à partir de 210 000 roubles par mois pour rejoindre l’armée, de 87000 à 101 000 roubles par mois pour travailler dans le métro de Saint-Pétersbourg.
August 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Un choix russe.
August 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Yeah right... #TACO
July 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Un tiers du traffic sur les réseaux sociaux proviendrait de faux comptes!! Découvrez les "phones farms" du Vietnam et leur business de faux comptes utilisés pour des campagnes d'influence et de désinformation. Un excellent documentaire de @valentinpetit.bsky.social

👉 youtu.be/sjW-jdKpsw8?...
Enquête sur les faussaires des réseaux sociaux | Sources | ARTE
YouTube video by ARTE
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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It calls itself the African Initiative.
But it’s run by Russian intelligence and linked to Wagner's #disinfo legacy.
Joint findings by Viginum, FCDO and EEAS expose it as a Kremlin FIMI tool, not a news agency.
#DontBeDeceived
euvsdisinfo.eu/african-init...
June 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Les chatbots ont aggravé la désinformation autour des manifestations à Los Angeles : les utilisateurs qui se sont tourné vers Grok ou ChatGPT pour vérifier les faits et distinguer le vrai du faux ont souvent obtenu des informations totalement inexactes. Un THREAD : 1/20
June 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM