Alex Raufoglu
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✍️ DC Correspondent covering Eastern Europe | @AmericanU 🎓 | @ForeignPressUSA Board | Posts=personal
NEW! Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in Major Blow to Sanctions Strategy
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
NEW! Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in Major Blow to Sanctions Strategy
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
SCOOP!! Bipartisan Group of 20 Congress Member Urges Pentagon to Reverse Romania Troop Withdrawal
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
SCOOP!! Bipartisan Group of 20 Congress Member Urges Pentagon to Reverse Romania Troop Withdrawal
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
THIS!! Eastern Mediterranean Energy Bloc Condemns russia's War Finance Tactics
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
THIS!! Eastern Mediterranean Energy Bloc Condemns russia's War Finance Tactics
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
NEW! Key lawmakers urge State Dept to defend former personnel targeted by "Georgian Dream" amid ‘anti-American’ rhetoric
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW! Key lawmakers urge State Dept to defend former personnel targeted by "Georgian Dream" amid ‘anti-American’ rhetoric
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
NEW!! Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) are the latest to join S. Res. 236, which demands the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal is finalized.
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NEW!! Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) are the latest to join S. Res. 236, which demands the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal is finalized.
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Western culture vs ‘russian culture’ 👇🏻
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Western culture vs ‘russian culture’ 👇🏻
... No, these are not Halloween photos. These are the images of 'russian culture' in Donetsk.
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
... No, these are not Halloween photos. These are the images of 'russian culture' in Donetsk.
Tell me #russiaIsATerroristState without telling me #russiaIsATerroristState
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tell me #russiaIsATerroristState without telling me #russiaIsATerroristState
Thinking of the incredible people of Georgia today.
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
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A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
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October 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Thinking of the incredible people of Georgia today.
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
🇬🇪🇪🇺
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
🇬🇪🇪🇺
NEW! ‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
October 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
NEW! ‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Budapest, 1956: Ruszkik haza! ("russians go home!")
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Budapest, 1956: Ruszkik haza! ("russians go home!")
NEW!! Senator Shaheen praises 'good start' on Rosneft and Lukoil designations but demands Trump move faster to catch up with Europe on seizing assets, hitting shadow fleet, and arming Ukraine 👇
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEW!! Senator Shaheen praises 'good start' on Rosneft and Lukoil designations but demands Trump move faster to catch up with Europe on seizing assets, hitting shadow fleet, and arming Ukraine 👇
JUST NOW!!! Trump Admin Announces Its First Russia Sanctions Targeting Major Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
JUST NOW!!! Trump Admin Announces Its First Russia Sanctions Targeting Major Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
NEW!!! ‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
NEW!!! ‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
WATCH!!! Putin is like Hamas but stronger, says Zelenksyy as he urges Trump pressure 👇🏻
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
WATCH!!! Putin is like Hamas but stronger, says Zelenksyy as he urges Trump pressure 👇🏻
NEW! ‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’: Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
NEW! ‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’: Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
DC skies tonight as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington
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October 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
DC skies tonight as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington
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THIS!! The clock is ticking for russia to release 20,000 Ukrainian children they've abducted.
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
THIS!! The clock is ticking for russia to release 20,000 Ukrainian children they've abducted.
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Keep the memes coming 🇺🇦🏆
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Keep the memes coming 🇺🇦🏆
NEW!!! Senator Shaheen Staff Hand-Delivers Letters to Detained Journalists and Lawyer in Azerbaijan
October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NEW!!! Senator Shaheen Staff Hand-Delivers Letters to Detained Journalists and Lawyer in Azerbaijan
NEW!! Merz accuses Putin of waging hybrid war on Germany, saying Moscow's campaign "extends beyond Ukraine to target all of Europe."
"He is waging an information war against us. He is waging a military war against Ukraine and this war is directed against all of us"
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"He is waging an information war against us. He is waging a military war against Ukraine and this war is directed against all of us"
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October 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
NEW!! Merz accuses Putin of waging hybrid war on Germany, saying Moscow's campaign "extends beyond Ukraine to target all of Europe."
"He is waging an information war against us. He is waging a military war against Ukraine and this war is directed against all of us"
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"He is waging an information war against us. He is waging a military war against Ukraine and this war is directed against all of us"
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THIS!! U.S. Congress Backs ‘Practical Framework’ for Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a resolution on commending Council of Europe for securing agreement with Zelenskyy to establish Special Tribunal
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61276
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a resolution on commending Council of Europe for securing agreement with Zelenskyy to establish Special Tribunal
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61276
October 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
THIS!! U.S. Congress Backs ‘Practical Framework’ for Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a resolution on commending Council of Europe for securing agreement with Zelenskyy to establish Special Tribunal
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61276
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a resolution on commending Council of Europe for securing agreement with Zelenskyy to establish Special Tribunal
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61276
NEW! ‘Stop Freezing, Start Seizing’: U.S. Senators Demand $10B Monthly Lifeline for Kyiv Funded by Moscow
Powerful bipartisan push demands G7 bypass legal caution, seize $300B in Russian assets, and fund Kyiv with $10B monthly tranches.
READ! 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/61189
Powerful bipartisan push demands G7 bypass legal caution, seize $300B in Russian assets, and fund Kyiv with $10B monthly tranches.
READ! 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/61189
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
NEW! ‘Stop Freezing, Start Seizing’: U.S. Senators Demand $10B Monthly Lifeline for Kyiv Funded by Moscow
Powerful bipartisan push demands G7 bypass legal caution, seize $300B in Russian assets, and fund Kyiv with $10B monthly tranches.
READ! 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/61189
Powerful bipartisan push demands G7 bypass legal caution, seize $300B in Russian assets, and fund Kyiv with $10B monthly tranches.
READ! 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/61189
WATCH!! Congressman Wilson hails 'historic step' as Congress passes amendment to deny recognition of illegitimate Georgian Dream regime.
The move is a show of 'love and affection' for the Georgian people, says Wilson, and an affirmation of their desire for 'fairness and freedom'.
The move is a show of 'love and affection' for the Georgian people, says Wilson, and an affirmation of their desire for 'fairness and freedom'.
September 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
WATCH!! Congressman Wilson hails 'historic step' as Congress passes amendment to deny recognition of illegitimate Georgian Dream regime.
The move is a show of 'love and affection' for the Georgian people, says Wilson, and an affirmation of their desire for 'fairness and freedom'.
The move is a show of 'love and affection' for the Georgian people, says Wilson, and an affirmation of their desire for 'fairness and freedom'.
THIS!!! UK sanctions Georgian businessmen, tankers over links to russia
September 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
THIS!!! UK sanctions Georgian businessmen, tankers over links to russia