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Russia has tightened control over information about its battlefield losses in Ukraine, cutting off data and closing one public loophole after another. The effort has not stopped the evidence of the dead from surfacing.
'Impossible to ban grief' — how Russia tries and fails to hide its casualties in Ukraine
Russia has tightened control over information about its battlefield losses in Ukraine, cutting off data and closing one public loophole after another. The effort has not stopped the evidence of the de...
kyivindependent.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Russia has tightened control over information about its battlefield losses in Ukraine, cutting off data and closing one public loophole after another. The effort has not stopped the evidence of the dead from surfacing.
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„Dabei tritt die Einheitsfront selten offen auf. Sie agiert subtil über Kulturvereine, Wirtschaftsverbände und persönliche Kontakte und versucht so sicherzustellen, dass auch unter Auslandschinesen niemand dem Machtanspruch der Partei gefährlich wird.“
Ausführlicher Artikel.
#China #Einheitsfront
Ausführlicher Artikel.
#China #Einheitsfront
Im Dienst der Partei: Chinas "Wunderwaffe" in Deutschland
Ein unscheinbarer Unternehmer aus Düsseldorf, ein Foto mit Staatschef Xi Jinping und ein Netzwerk, das bis in die deutsche Politik reicht. Recherchen von BR und SWR zeigen, wie die chinesische "Einhei...
www.br.de
January 28, 2026 at 2:39 PM
„Dabei tritt die Einheitsfront selten offen auf. Sie agiert subtil über Kulturvereine, Wirtschaftsverbände und persönliche Kontakte und versucht so sicherzustellen, dass auch unter Auslandschinesen niemand dem Machtanspruch der Partei gefährlich wird.“
Ausführlicher Artikel.
#China #Einheitsfront
Ausführlicher Artikel.
#China #Einheitsfront
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Die Bundestagsfraktion der #AfD sucht eine Stelle zur Beobachtung und Auswertung von #NGOs. Eine Expertin erklärt, was passiert, wenn der Ruf von zivilgesellschaftlichem #Engagement kippt – und worum es dabei wirklich geht.
Stimmung gegen zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen: AfD-Referent soll NGOs durchleuchten
Neuer Job: AfD will NGOs kartieren, Fördergelder, Netzwerke und Personen erfassen. Expertin spricht über „Delegitimation der kritischen Zivilgesellschaft“.
correctiv.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Die Bundestagsfraktion der #AfD sucht eine Stelle zur Beobachtung und Auswertung von #NGOs. Eine Expertin erklärt, was passiert, wenn der Ruf von zivilgesellschaftlichem #Engagement kippt – und worum es dabei wirklich geht.
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⚡️Ukrainian Railways introduces additional security measures after deadly Russian attack on passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast.
Three Russian Geran-2 drones struck the train on Jan. 27 at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Barvinkove community.
Three Russian Geran-2 drones struck the train on Jan. 27 at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Barvinkove community.
Ukrainian Railways introduces additional security measures after deadly Russian attack on passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast
Three Russian Geran-2 drones struck the train on Jan. 27 at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Barvinkove community.
kyivindependent.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
⚡️Ukrainian Railways introduces additional security measures after deadly Russian attack on passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast.
Three Russian Geran-2 drones struck the train on Jan. 27 at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Barvinkove community.
Three Russian Geran-2 drones struck the train on Jan. 27 at around 4:30 p.m. local time in the Barvinkove community.
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Im letzten Jahr wurden auf fünf Militärflugplätze von Langstreckendrohnen des SBU 15 Flugzeuge getroffen und kampfunfähig gemacht.
▪️ 11 Kampfflugzeuge: Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-27, Su-24, MiG-31
▪️ 3 Hubschrauber: Mi-28, Mi-26, Mi-8
▪️ 1 Transportflugzeug: An-26
Der Schaden: mehr als 1 Mrd $
▪️ 11 Kampfflugzeuge: Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-27, Su-24, MiG-31
▪️ 3 Hubschrauber: Mi-28, Mi-26, Mi-8
▪️ 1 Transportflugzeug: An-26
Der Schaden: mehr als 1 Mrd $
January 28, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Im letzten Jahr wurden auf fünf Militärflugplätze von Langstreckendrohnen des SBU 15 Flugzeuge getroffen und kampfunfähig gemacht.
▪️ 11 Kampfflugzeuge: Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-27, Su-24, MiG-31
▪️ 3 Hubschrauber: Mi-28, Mi-26, Mi-8
▪️ 1 Transportflugzeug: An-26
Der Schaden: mehr als 1 Mrd $
▪️ 11 Kampfflugzeuge: Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-27, Su-24, MiG-31
▪️ 3 Hubschrauber: Mi-28, Mi-26, Mi-8
▪️ 1 Transportflugzeug: An-26
Der Schaden: mehr als 1 Mrd $
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Укрзалізниця приспустила стяги над усіма вокзалами країни на знак пам’яті про пасажирів, чиє життя забрав ворог, атакувавши 27 січня пасажирський поїзд БПЛА.
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Укрзалізниця приспустила стяги над усіма вокзалами країни на знак пам’яті про пасажирів, чиє життя забрав ворог, атакувавши 27 січня пасажирський поїзд БПЛА.
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Odesa, Ukraine
Massive Russian attack on the city for the second night in a row. Three people injured.
Massive Russian attack on the city for the second night in a row. Three people injured.
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Odesa, Ukraine
Massive Russian attack on the city for the second night in a row. Three people injured.
Massive Russian attack on the city for the second night in a row. Three people injured.
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Russia attacked several regions of Ukraine last night. There are dead and injured, damages and ruins - just like every night of this horrible war.
#Kyiv region: two people dead - parents of a 4-year-old child, who is now an orphan. Four more people injured. A residential building attacked.
#Kyiv region: two people dead - parents of a 4-year-old child, who is now an orphan. Four more people injured. A residential building attacked.
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Russia attacked several regions of Ukraine last night. There are dead and injured, damages and ruins - just like every night of this horrible war.
#Kyiv region: two people dead - parents of a 4-year-old child, who is now an orphan. Four more people injured. A residential building attacked.
#Kyiv region: two people dead - parents of a 4-year-old child, who is now an orphan. Four more people injured. A residential building attacked.
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Kryvyi Rih: ballistic strike on a civilian infrastructure object.
Two people injured. About 700 residential buildings without heating.
Two people injured. About 700 residential buildings without heating.
January 28, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Kryvyi Rih: ballistic strike on a civilian infrastructure object.
Two people injured. About 700 residential buildings without heating.
Two people injured. About 700 residential buildings without heating.
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Heute wurde der Höhenretter Oleksandr Pytaychuk beigesetzt, der vor 5 Tagen bei Sanierungsarbeiten in einem zerstörten Kraftwerk in Kyiv aus 20m in die Tiefe stürzte. 😔🕯️
January 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Heute wurde der Höhenretter Oleksandr Pytaychuk beigesetzt, der vor 5 Tagen bei Sanierungsarbeiten in einem zerstörten Kraftwerk in Kyiv aus 20m in die Tiefe stürzte. 😔🕯️
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3/3 Danish veterans organized a silent march after the removal — a protest grounded in honor for those who gave their lives. This is not just a symbol — it’s Denmark’s memory and it matters.
Link: www.avisen.dk/usas-ambassa...
Link: www.avisen.dk/usas-ambassa...
January 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM
3/3 Danish veterans organized a silent march after the removal — a protest grounded in honor for those who gave their lives. This is not just a symbol — it’s Denmark’s memory and it matters.
Link: www.avisen.dk/usas-ambassa...
Link: www.avisen.dk/usas-ambassa...
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1) The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen removed 44 Danish flags placed to honor the 44 Danish soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The flags were set up in flowerbeds outside the embassy as a solemn tribute — now taken down. This wounds many Danish hearts.
Link: www.tv2lorry.dk/koebenhavn/4...
Link: www.tv2lorry.dk/koebenhavn/4...
Live: 44 flag blev fjernet foran den amerikanske ambassade - nu tager sagen ny drejning
Læs mere her
www.tv2lorry.dk
January 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM
1) The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen removed 44 Danish flags placed to honor the 44 Danish soldiers who died in Afghanistan. The flags were set up in flowerbeds outside the embassy as a solemn tribute — now taken down. This wounds many Danish hearts.
Link: www.tv2lorry.dk/koebenhavn/4...
Link: www.tv2lorry.dk/koebenhavn/4...
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У Києві попрощалися із рятувальником, який постраждав під час обстрілу рф 9 січня
36-річний працівник ДСНС Олександр Зібров потрапив під повторний ворожий удар 9 січня у Дарницькому районі столиці. Після 18 днів боротьби за життя серце рятувальника зупинилось.
Вічна пам'ять!
36-річний працівник ДСНС Олександр Зібров потрапив під повторний ворожий удар 9 січня у Дарницькому районі столиці. Після 18 днів боротьби за життя серце рятувальника зупинилось.
Вічна пам'ять!
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
У Києві попрощалися із рятувальником, який постраждав під час обстрілу рф 9 січня
36-річний працівник ДСНС Олександр Зібров потрапив під повторний ворожий удар 9 січня у Дарницькому районі столиці. Після 18 днів боротьби за життя серце рятувальника зупинилось.
Вічна пам'ять!
36-річний працівник ДСНС Олександр Зібров потрапив під повторний ворожий удар 9 січня у Дарницькому районі столиці. Після 18 днів боротьби за життя серце рятувальника зупинилось.
Вічна пам'ять!
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IF FICO NOTICED THINGS MUST BE BAD!
❗️According to the Slovak Prime Minister, after his meeting with Donald Trump on January 17 at Mar-a-Lago, he was shocked by the mental state of the American president. Robert Fico called Trump psychologically unstable and described him as “dangerous”.
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
IF FICO NOTICED THINGS MUST BE BAD!
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We want strong trans-Atlantic ties.
But Europe needs to adapt to new realities.
It is no longer Washington’s primary centre of gravity.
It’s time for Europe to step up and act with urgency.
Extract of my speech at the European Defence Agency conference ↓
But Europe needs to adapt to new realities.
It is no longer Washington’s primary centre of gravity.
It’s time for Europe to step up and act with urgency.
Extract of my speech at the European Defence Agency conference ↓
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
We want strong trans-Atlantic ties.
But Europe needs to adapt to new realities.
It is no longer Washington’s primary centre of gravity.
It’s time for Europe to step up and act with urgency.
Extract of my speech at the European Defence Agency conference ↓
But Europe needs to adapt to new realities.
It is no longer Washington’s primary centre of gravity.
It’s time for Europe to step up and act with urgency.
Extract of my speech at the European Defence Agency conference ↓
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Russian attack on Odesa damaged the Holy Dormition Monastery. One person was injured.
Monastery representatives said this was already the third Russian attack on its grounds.
Russia says it is defending the Orthodox faith...
📹: Radio Liberty
Monastery representatives said this was already the third Russian attack on its grounds.
Russia says it is defending the Orthodox faith...
📹: Radio Liberty
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Russian attack on Odesa damaged the Holy Dormition Monastery. One person was injured.
Monastery representatives said this was already the third Russian attack on its grounds.
Russia says it is defending the Orthodox faith...
📹: Radio Liberty
Monastery representatives said this was already the third Russian attack on its grounds.
Russia says it is defending the Orthodox faith...
📹: Radio Liberty
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In today’s (first) Debunk of the Day, we’ll talk about… “realistic expectations”.
Russia has the GDP of Italy. NATO — which Russia claims to be fighting — has 20 times their GDP, and a much stronger and more modern military.
1/5
Russia has the GDP of Italy. NATO — which Russia claims to be fighting — has 20 times their GDP, and a much stronger and more modern military.
1/5
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
In today’s (first) Debunk of the Day, we’ll talk about… “realistic expectations”.
Russia has the GDP of Italy. NATO — which Russia claims to be fighting — has 20 times their GDP, and a much stronger and more modern military.
1/5
Russia has the GDP of Italy. NATO — which Russia claims to be fighting — has 20 times their GDP, and a much stronger and more modern military.
1/5
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Музикант і лейтенант Микола Дзяк помер від важких поранень, отриманих під час бойового завдання
Соліст гуртів «Таємниця Третьої Планети» та «Будинок Грибоєдова» Микола Дзяк помер 27 січня у лікарні від важких поранень, отриманих під час виконання бойового завдання.Вічна памʼять!
Соліст гуртів «Таємниця Третьої Планети» та «Будинок Грибоєдова» Микола Дзяк помер 27 січня у лікарні від важких поранень, отриманих під час виконання бойового завдання.Вічна памʼять!
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Музикант і лейтенант Микола Дзяк помер від важких поранень, отриманих під час бойового завдання
Соліст гуртів «Таємниця Третьої Планети» та «Будинок Грибоєдова» Микола Дзяк помер 27 січня у лікарні від важких поранень, отриманих під час виконання бойового завдання.Вічна памʼять!
Соліст гуртів «Таємниця Третьої Планети» та «Будинок Грибоєдова» Микола Дзяк помер 27 січня у лікарні від важких поранень, отриманих під час виконання бойового завдання.Вічна памʼять!
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Als in Europa während des 2. Weltkriegs die ersten Berichte über die Gräueltaten in den Konzentrationslager, resp. Vernichtungslager aufkamen, wurden diese zuerst auch nicht geglaubt. Man hielt diese Berichte bei den Alliierten für übertrieben.
2026 kommt nun dies 👇
Was sollen wir davon halten? 🤔
2026 kommt nun dies 👇
Was sollen wir davon halten? 🤔
🚨 ICE Agents are Deliberately Crushing the Testicles of Boys and Men They've Detained in a Texas Torture Facility
open.substack.com/pub/thenorth...
open.substack.com/pub/thenorth...
🚨 ICE Agents are Deliberately Crushing the Testicles of Boys and Men They've Detained in a Texas Torture Facility
Sworn declarations describe officers crushing detainees’ testicles, slamming heads into walls, and laughing while teens lose consciousness.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Als in Europa während des 2. Weltkriegs die ersten Berichte über die Gräueltaten in den Konzentrationslager, resp. Vernichtungslager aufkamen, wurden diese zuerst auch nicht geglaubt. Man hielt diese Berichte bei den Alliierten für übertrieben.
2026 kommt nun dies 👇
Was sollen wir davon halten? 🤔
2026 kommt nun dies 👇
Was sollen wir davon halten? 🤔
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China is sending tools to help Russia build its Oreshnik missile, The Telegraph reported.
In particular, it is noted that Moscow's increased weapons production is partly thanks to a specific CNC machine - a carousel lathe made in China, which turns and cuts metal.
In particular, it is noted that Moscow's increased weapons production is partly thanks to a specific CNC machine - a carousel lathe made in China, which turns and cuts metal.
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
China is sending tools to help Russia build its Oreshnik missile, The Telegraph reported.
In particular, it is noted that Moscow's increased weapons production is partly thanks to a specific CNC machine - a carousel lathe made in China, which turns and cuts metal.
In particular, it is noted that Moscow's increased weapons production is partly thanks to a specific CNC machine - a carousel lathe made in China, which turns and cuts metal.
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⚡ Дрон пролетів прямо над машинами: БПЛА промчався на критично низькій висоті по трасі біля Дніпра.
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
⚡ Дрон пролетів прямо над машинами: БПЛА промчався на критично низькій висоті по трасі біля Дніпра.
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WHAT’S BEHIND THE LIES THIS TIME? GERASIMOV CLAIMS V. REALITY
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 AM
WHAT’S BEHIND THE LIES THIS TIME? GERASIMOV CLAIMS V. REALITY
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
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Thread 👇
Warum die russische „2. Arme(e) der Welt“ Siege erfindet, wo keine sind.
Spoiler:
Als Potemkinsches Dorf für Witzkoff und den Führer 🍊🦧◼️🌮, damit diese die Ukraine zwingen den Donbass herzugeben (was diese nicht tun werden).
Warum die russische „2. Arme(e) der Welt“ Siege erfindet, wo keine sind.
Spoiler:
Als Potemkinsches Dorf für Witzkoff und den Führer 🍊🦧◼️🌮, damit diese die Ukraine zwingen den Donbass herzugeben (was diese nicht tun werden).
WHAT’S BEHIND THE LIES THIS TIME? GERASIMOV CLAIMS V. REALITY
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
The Russian Army Chief of Staff is lying day in and day out. He claims that Russian forces gained over 500km of Ukrainian territory during 1-27 January this year. The actual amount is a little above half of that. He claims advances that
January 28, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Thread 👇
Warum die russische „2. Arme(e) der Welt“ Siege erfindet, wo keine sind.
Spoiler:
Als Potemkinsches Dorf für Witzkoff und den Führer 🍊🦧◼️🌮, damit diese die Ukraine zwingen den Donbass herzugeben (was diese nicht tun werden).
Warum die russische „2. Arme(e) der Welt“ Siege erfindet, wo keine sind.
Spoiler:
Als Potemkinsches Dorf für Witzkoff und den Führer 🍊🦧◼️🌮, damit diese die Ukraine zwingen den Donbass herzugeben (was diese nicht tun werden).
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Having moved one million Russians to Crimea, the Russian government is now settling Cubans and Indians in occupied Ukrainian territories. While the world watches, Ukraine's nation is slowly being destroyed by Russian warfare and displaced by systematic settler colonialism
www.kyivpost.com/post/68854
www.kyivpost.com/post/68854
Russia Moves Cuban, Indian Migrants Into Homes of Ukrainians in Crimea, Partisans Say
Ukrainian partisans from the Atesh movement say Russia is moving Cuban and Indian migrants into homes of displaced Ukrainians in occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine.
www.kyivpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Having moved one million Russians to Crimea, the Russian government is now settling Cubans and Indians in occupied Ukrainian territories. While the world watches, Ukraine's nation is slowly being destroyed by Russian warfare and displaced by systematic settler colonialism
www.kyivpost.com/post/68854
www.kyivpost.com/post/68854
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8/9
Parallel vergibt die Bundesregierung dreistellige Millionenaufträge an Rüstungs-Start-ups wie die Firma Stark Defence in die u.a. Familie Döpfner, Peter Thiel & Friends investieren.
Auch das ist kein Einzelfall, sondern Teil eines Musters: Nähe, Einfluss, Profite.
Parallel vergibt die Bundesregierung dreistellige Millionenaufträge an Rüstungs-Start-ups wie die Firma Stark Defence in die u.a. Familie Döpfner, Peter Thiel & Friends investieren.
Auch das ist kein Einzelfall, sondern Teil eines Musters: Nähe, Einfluss, Profite.
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM
8/9
Parallel vergibt die Bundesregierung dreistellige Millionenaufträge an Rüstungs-Start-ups wie die Firma Stark Defence in die u.a. Familie Döpfner, Peter Thiel & Friends investieren.
Auch das ist kein Einzelfall, sondern Teil eines Musters: Nähe, Einfluss, Profite.
Parallel vergibt die Bundesregierung dreistellige Millionenaufträge an Rüstungs-Start-ups wie die Firma Stark Defence in die u.a. Familie Döpfner, Peter Thiel & Friends investieren.
Auch das ist kein Einzelfall, sondern Teil eines Musters: Nähe, Einfluss, Profite.