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Szabolcs Panyi @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 2d

💥🔎🇷🇺 Our analysis reveals the scale of Russia’s massive propaganda offensive in Moldova: in 3 weeks, 9,900 TikTok videos were published and generated over 93 million views, created with artificial intelligence. Yet despite Moscow’s efforts, the pro-European PAS secured 50.2% in the Sept 28 election.

24/7 Russian Propaganda Blitz Hit Moldova Before the Elections - VSquare.org

Moldovans had faced months, if not years, of an information onslaught at levels beyond what just about any society has faced. In the end, the pro-European ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) w...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3d

⚡️Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports.

An estimated 1,000 to 5,000 Cuban fighters are actively participating in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported Oct. 5, citing an internal U.S. State Department cable obtained by the outlet.

Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports

An estimated 1,000 to 5,000 Cuban fighters are actively participating in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported Oct. 5, citing an internal U.S. State Department cable obtained by the outlet.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 3d

Russia is masking its failed summer offensive with terror attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

We keep supporting Ukraine as long as needed: finalizing the next sanctions package, ensuring financing, providing weapons.

Russia will not stop until forced to.

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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 3d

Unofficial: Last night's Russian air attack "one of the most massive" — channel PPO Radar

Russia launched:
▫️over 700 drones;
▫️up to 50 cruise missiles;
▫️2 air-launched ballistic missiles.

Main targets: Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa.

A few drones are still in the air.
📷TG/mon1tor_ua

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Anna Gvarishvili @annagvarish.bsky.social · 4d

Just in: “This isn’t a rally — it’s the first National European Convention,” said Paata Burchuladze, one of the organizers of today’s protest, announcing that people will “vote out Georgian Dream right here, on Liberty Square, through direct democracy.” 1/2

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6d

The European Commission’s plan of creating a “drone wall” on the union’s eastern border has met a tough reality in Copenhagen — opposition from EU member states without a border with Russia. European powerhouses, such as France and Germany, have expressed scepticism about the idea.

Europe split on 'drone wall' project, plan to battle Russia’s attacks remains elusive

The European Commission's plan of creating a "drone wall" on the union's eastern border has met a tough reality in Copenhagen — opposition from EU member states without a border with Russia. "Leaders...

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 6d

Just back from Helsinki 🇫🇮, where #Finland’s President @alexstubb said he thinks @realDonaldTrump is really moving from persuasion to pressure to end the war in #Ukraine. Full interview for @kyivindependent.com ⬇️ 🔗 kyivindependent.com/finlands-stu...

'It's ingenious and going to work' — Finland's Stubb bullish on EU's frozen Russian assets plan

HELSINKI, Finland — Finland's President Alexander Stubb says he believes Donald Trump is shifting from persuasion to pressure in his effort to end the war in Ukraine. "(U.S.) President Trump is worki...

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 6d

Exclusive: The Trump administration will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure

U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence for Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia

The expanded intelligence-sharing with Kyiv is the latest sign that President Trump is deepening support for Ukraine as his efforts to advance peace talks have stalled.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 7d

BREAKING: The US government shuts down after the Senate fails to pass a stopgap plan to fund it

US Begins Government Shutdown With Trump, Democrats at Impasse

Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years — and the third under President Donald Trump.

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 10d

The UN reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear programme. The EU will follow.

This must not be the end of diplomacy with Iran.

A sustainable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue can only be achieved through negotiations.

Statement ↓

link.europa.eu/q7ghCx

Iran: Statement by the High Representative on the reintroduction of nuclear sanctions and restrictions

Today, the UN Security Council has re-imposed all nuclear-related UN sanctions and restrictions against Iran that had been terminated under the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 which endorsed the J...

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 11d

This. “In 2025, the weakest link in #Ukraine’s defences still lies in the minds of its western friends.” via @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/2a4d...

Why Ukraine is winning the war

Russia has failed to achieve its core aim — the destruction of the Ukrainian nation

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 13d

WARNING UPDATE: The Kremlin is setting conditions to generate possibly violent protests to remove Moldovan President Maia Sandu from power following the September 28 Moldovan parliamentary elections.

Read More: isw.pub/Moldova092525

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Axios @axios.com · 14d

JUST IN: Trump's Gaza peace plan gets support from regional leaders, sources say

Trump's Gaza peace plan gets support from regional leaders, sources say

Trump made it clear that he would not allow Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, the sources said.

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 14d

Pretty big news in global trading circles

China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.

China says it will no longer seek developing country benefits at the WTO | InsideTrade.com

China will no longer ask for or avail itself of benefits and flexibilities for developing countries as a part of World Trade Organization negotiations, Beijing announced on Tuesday.

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 15d

Obviously taken with a big pinch of salt since Trump tends to parrot the lines of the last person he spoke to, but still. Considering where it started and where it arrived by now, the optimist might hope we’ll get there, somehow.

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Oliver Alexander @oalexanderdk.bsky.social · 15d

This is unironically one of the wildest photos ever taken.

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 15d

Sitting next to Trump, VDL says EU could put tariffs on Russian oil supplies still coming into the bloc. Currently not part of 19th sanctions package proposal, though.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 15d

[Q]: Madam President, how soon do you think that Europe can stop buying Russian oil and gas like President Trump has asked for?

[Ursula von der Leyen]:
President Trump is absolutely right. We're on it.

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 15d

#Trump’s rhetoric has changed.

“Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of #Ukraine back in its original form.”

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 15d

US President Donald Trump said he believed NATO nations should shoot down aircraft that violated their airspace, offering support for allies who have threatened a tougher response following multiple incursions from Russian aircraft.

Trump Says NATO Allies Should Down Russian Aircraft in Breaches

US President Donald Trump said he believed NATO nations should shoot down aircraft that violated their airspace, offering support for allies who have threatened a tougher response following multiple incursions from Russian aircraft.

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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · 16d

All take-offs and landings at Copenhagen Airport have been suspended since 20:26 local time (18:26 UTC) due to drone reports. So far, at least 20 flights have been diverted to other airports. www.flightradar24.com/airport/cph

CPH arrivals board showing diverted flights.

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Agence France-Presse @afp.com · 16d

La France reconnaît l'Etat de Palestine, "pour la paix" entre Israéliens et Palestiniens, annonce Macron.

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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 16d

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski addressed Russia at the UN Security Council meeting:

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 16d

It cannot be that Russia “accidently” violates three times in two weeks European air space.
Russia is testing European borders and probing our resolve.
It will continue to provoke as long as we allow it.

Extract of my statement at the UN Security Council ↓

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17d

BREAKING: Canada, the U.K. and Australia recognize a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

In historic move, UK recognizes a Palestinian state despite opposition from US and Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. is formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 18d

#BREAKING 'Cyber-related disruption' hits 'select airports', service provider says, as European hubs including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow warn of delays

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