@sonia27.bsky.social
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"the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The U.S. Is Switching Sides
Donald Trump is giving Vladimir Putin every incentive to keep killing Ukrainians.
www.theatlantic.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"the American realignment with Russia and against Ukraine and Europe is gathering pace—not merely in rhetoric but in reality"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Eleven weeks ago a “coalition of the willing” gathered together to discuss what they were willing to do. Since then they haven’t appeared to be willing to do anything at all. 🔗👇
May 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Eleven weeks ago a “coalition of the willing” gathered together to discuss what they were willing to do. Since then they haven’t appeared to be willing to do anything at all. 🔗👇
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100 days of shock therapy: What everyone should have learned from Trump’s first months back in office
The Insider's editor-in-chief Roman Dobrokhotov (@dobrokhotov.bsky.social) examines the decline of political institutions that made Trump's election possible.
The Insider's editor-in-chief Roman Dobrokhotov (@dobrokhotov.bsky.social) examines the decline of political institutions that made Trump's election possible.
100 days of shock therapy: What everyone should have learned from Trump’s first months back in office
No U.S. president has ever approached his 100-day-mark in office with a lower approval rating than Trump (45%). While his new administration has shaken up the world of politics — both domestically and...
theins.press
May 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
100 days of shock therapy: What everyone should have learned from Trump’s first months back in office
The Insider's editor-in-chief Roman Dobrokhotov (@dobrokhotov.bsky.social) examines the decline of political institutions that made Trump's election possible.
The Insider's editor-in-chief Roman Dobrokhotov (@dobrokhotov.bsky.social) examines the decline of political institutions that made Trump's election possible.
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Wow. "The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
March 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wow. "The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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To be clear, the "menace" Trump is railing against was the single most important anti-corruption reform in decades. The "invasive" rule merely asked the owners of shell companies to divulge their identities to the Treasury Dept.
There it is: Trump announces the US will not be enforcing its new shell company registry, which is the single-best tool to counter kleptocracy.
March 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To be clear, the "menace" Trump is railing against was the single most important anti-corruption reform in decades. The "invasive" rule merely asked the owners of shell companies to divulge their identities to the Treasury Dept.
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❗“Let’s hire an ISIS suicide bomber to blow him up in the street!”: Europe’s most wanted man plotted my murder — and that of my colleague
After today’s verdict, @christogrozev.bsky.social reveals the plot to kidnap — and possibly kill — him and @dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
After today’s verdict, @christogrozev.bsky.social reveals the plot to kidnap — and possibly kill — him and @dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
“Let’s hire an ISIS suicide bomber to blow him up in the street!”: Europe’s most wanted man plotted my murder — and that of my colleague
A jury at the Old Bailey, London’s Central Criminal Court, has just found six of my compatriots — citizens of Bulgaria — guilty of conspiring with the Kremlin to kidnap and possibly murder me and my c...
theins.press
March 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
❗“Let’s hire an ISIS suicide bomber to blow him up in the street!”: Europe’s most wanted man plotted my murder — and that of my colleague
After today’s verdict, @christogrozev.bsky.social reveals the plot to kidnap — and possibly kill — him and @dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
After today’s verdict, @christogrozev.bsky.social reveals the plot to kidnap — and possibly kill — him and @dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
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More from the trial, with lots of details of the operation
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘The dumbest thing I’ve ever done’: spy trial’s tales of scheming, bluster and a love triangle
Trial of three ‘minions’ in spy ring for Russia heard of chaotic errors, tangled relationships, a cancer lie and a red button
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
More from the trial, with lots of details of the operation
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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A well-funded Moscow-based global ‘news’ network has infected Western #artificialintelligence tools worldwide with #Russian #propaganda
#news #russia #PropagandaExposed
open.substack.com/pub/newsguar...
#news #russia #PropagandaExposed
open.substack.com/pub/newsguar...
A well-funded Moscow-based global ‘news’ network has infected Western artificial intelligence tools worldwide with Russian propaganda
An audit found that the 10 leading generative AI tools advanced Moscow’s disinformation goals by repeating false claims from the pro-Kremlin Pravda network 33 percent of the time
open.substack.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A well-funded Moscow-based global ‘news’ network has infected Western #artificialintelligence tools worldwide with #Russian #propaganda
#news #russia #PropagandaExposed
open.substack.com/pub/newsguar...
#news #russia #PropagandaExposed
open.substack.com/pub/newsguar...
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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The transformation of the U.S. from a democracy to a kakistocracy was officially completed today
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The transformation of the U.S. from a democracy to a kakistocracy was officially completed today
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Another piece I wrote for the @thebulwark.bsky.social on yesterday’s negotiation with Russia. www.thebulwark.com/p/we-are-neg...
We’re Negotiating with War Criminals
No amount of diplomatic palaver can paper over Russia’s record of kidnapping Ukrainian children, executing POWs, and targeting civilians.
www.thebulwark.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Another piece I wrote for the @thebulwark.bsky.social on yesterday’s negotiation with Russia. www.thebulwark.com/p/we-are-neg...
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Watching the American delegation at the Munich Security Conference.
February 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Watching the American delegation at the Munich Security Conference.
Как тебе такая социалка, Илон Маск? Почему Европа не спешит стать Америкой
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theins.press/ekonomika/27...
February 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Как тебе такая социалка, Илон Маск? Почему Европа не спешит стать Америкой
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theins.press/ekonomika/27...
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Съставът на новия МС е толкова впечатляващ, че ако имахме работещо правосъдие, поне половината щяха да са в затвора
January 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Съставът на новия МС е толкова впечатляващ, че ако имахме работещо правосъдие, поне половината щяха да са в затвора
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“Senior National Security Council officials told a group of Havana Syndrome victims in a meeting at the White House that they have seen information that undercuts the intelligence community’s assessment that no foreign adversary was behind the incidents.” www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Biden officials cast doubt on view that Havana Syndrome wasn’t work of foreign agents
Biden NSC officials questioned narrative on Havana Syndrome in meeting.
www.miamiherald.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
“Senior National Security Council officials told a group of Havana Syndrome victims in a meeting at the White House that they have seen information that undercuts the intelligence community’s assessment that no foreign adversary was behind the incidents.” www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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Despite being warned many times, we weren't ready for Russia's attacks, and we're still not pushing back against nuclear bullying. We are as unprepared now as we were forty years ago when this British sitcom predicted everything.
My latest newsletter👇
My latest newsletter👇
January 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Despite being warned many times, we weren't ready for Russia's attacks, and we're still not pushing back against nuclear bullying. We are as unprepared now as we were forty years ago when this British sitcom predicted everything.
My latest newsletter👇
My latest newsletter👇
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"You betrayed everything and everyone you once claimed to represent."
Viktor Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, criticizes the PM in his viral New Year's message.
Magyar's TISZA party now leads the ruling Fidesz party in polls by independent pollsters.
Here’s an excerpt with English captions.
Viktor Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, criticizes the PM in his viral New Year's message.
Magyar's TISZA party now leads the ruling Fidesz party in polls by independent pollsters.
Here’s an excerpt with English captions.
January 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"You betrayed everything and everyone you once claimed to represent."
Viktor Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, criticizes the PM in his viral New Year's message.
Magyar's TISZA party now leads the ruling Fidesz party in polls by independent pollsters.
Here’s an excerpt with English captions.
Viktor Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, criticizes the PM in his viral New Year's message.
Magyar's TISZA party now leads the ruling Fidesz party in polls by independent pollsters.
Here’s an excerpt with English captions.
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In a new article for @foreignaffairs.com, authors Andrea Kendall-Taylor and @michaelkofman.bsky.social outline how to assess the magnitude of the danger and the effort required to contain Russia in the coming months and years.
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Putin’s Point of No Return
The United States and Europe must invest in resisting Russia now or pay a far greater cost later.
www.cnas.org
December 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM
In a new article for @foreignaffairs.com, authors Andrea Kendall-Taylor and @michaelkofman.bsky.social outline how to assess the magnitude of the danger and the effort required to contain Russia in the coming months and years.
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Шиши, греда. Аз смятам да си сипя “АССГ обяви за нищожно решението на КПК, което даде повод за махането на Андрей Гюров от поста му на подуправител на БНБ. Наред с това се поставят под съмнение всички действия на КПК, тъй като близо година тя работи, без да е била избрана от парламента.”
Магистратите поставят под въпрос всички действия на антикорупционната комисия.
Съдът отмени акта на КПКОНПИ, с който Гюров беше махнат от БНБ
Административният съд в София (АССГ) обяви за нищожно решението на Комисията за противодействие на корупцията, което даде повод за махането на Андрей Гюров от поста му на подуправител на БНБ. Това вид...
www.segabg.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Шиши, греда. Аз смятам да си сипя “АССГ обяви за нищожно решението на КПК, което даде повод за махането на Андрей Гюров от поста му на подуправител на БНБ. Наред с това се поставят под съмнение всички действия на КПК, тъй като близо година тя работи, без да е била избрана от парламента.”
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Без прецедент: БНБ засипа с критики Бюджет 2025 на кабинета "Главчев".
Без прецедент: БНБ засипа с критики Бюджет 2025 на кабинета "Главчев"
boulevardbulgaria.bg
December 11, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Без прецедент: БНБ засипа с критики Бюджет 2025 на кабинета "Главчев".
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Superb article by James Petrilla, one of the most respected former agency lawyers of our generation. www.justsecurity.org/105584/quest...
The Right Questions on Havana Syndrome and Where to Go from Here
Have attacks really occurred, has the CIA met its obligations towards those injured in the line of duty, have its investigations been credible, and is there a better approach?
www.justsecurity.org
December 10, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Superb article by James Petrilla, one of the most respected former agency lawyers of our generation. www.justsecurity.org/105584/quest...
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With Russia's budget deficit at 3.3 trillion rubles, 21% key interest rate and 2-3 million job vacancies, Russia has to choose between hyperinflation or an economic freeze, says Vladimir Milov, former Deputy Minister of Energy in an interview with Frontelligence Insight
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December 3, 2024 at 6:47 PM
With Russia's budget deficit at 3.3 trillion rubles, 21% key interest rate and 2-3 million job vacancies, Russia has to choose between hyperinflation or an economic freeze, says Vladimir Milov, former Deputy Minister of Energy in an interview with Frontelligence Insight
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U.S. congressional subcommittee on COVID-19: The virus likely originated from an accidental leak in a Wuhan lab
The group also found that lockdowns and the mask regime did “immeasurable harm” to the economy and the nation's mental and physical health.
The group also found that lockdowns and the mask regime did “immeasurable harm” to the economy and the nation's mental and physical health.
U.S. congressional subcommittee on COVID-19: The virus likely originated from an accidental leak in a Wuhan lab
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic of the U
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December 3, 2024 at 2:35 PM
U.S. congressional subcommittee on COVID-19: The virus likely originated from an accidental leak in a Wuhan lab
The group also found that lockdowns and the mask regime did “immeasurable harm” to the economy and the nation's mental and physical health.
The group also found that lockdowns and the mask regime did “immeasurable harm” to the economy and the nation's mental and physical health.
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I recently came across a short documentary on Ukraine’s history between WWI and WWII by Kings and Generals. You might find many parallels with today. It has some oversimplifications, although a more nuanced video would take hundreds of hours. Highly recommended
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMf...
Holodomor - Ukrainians Between Two World Wars
YouTube video by Kings and Generals
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
I recently came across a short documentary on Ukraine’s history between WWI and WWII by Kings and Generals. You might find many parallels with today. It has some oversimplifications, although a more nuanced video would take hundreds of hours. Highly recommended
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMf...