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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 2h

NEW!!! US officials flatly rejected Moscow’s latest accusations on Ukraine peace, asserting their consistent position "before, during and after Alaska summit," and declaring the Kremlin "can only speak to itself"

READ 👇 kyivpost.com/post/61714

Peace Mirage: White House Moves to Pressure as Diplomatic Window Closes Over Russia’s Warning

US officials reject the Kremlin’s “baseless” claims; former Ambassador Herbst insists only economic pressure and weapons – including Tomahawks – will persuade Putin to end his aggression.

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 4h

THIS!! Key U.S. Senators condemn 'egregious' crackdown in Georgia as political crisis deepens

Bipartisan foreign relations chiefs warn 'Georgian Dream' is undermining democracy and threaten review of bilateral ties.

www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/re...

Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Statement on Deteriorating Political Situation in Georgia | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,...

www.foreign.senate.gov

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 1d

NEW!!! Senator Shaheen Staff Hand-Delivers Letters to Detained Journalists and Lawyer in Azerbaijan

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 1d

NAILS IT!!! "Georgians will fight for their democracy and freedom, and GD can take its fragile place among other paranoid, insecure dictatorships that know their days are numbered," Laura Thornton writes

READ 👇
www.justsecurity.org/122040/georg...

After Another Sham Election in Georgia, the Country’s Citizens Persist

Georgians will fight for their democracy. The ruling party is now one more paranoid, insecure dictatorship that knows its days are numbered.

www.justsecurity.org

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 2d

Putin aims to undermine Europe’s political order, Merz says.

He linked recent drone incidents across Europe to Russian intimidation efforts, saying, "We will not be intimidated and we will defend ourselves effectively."

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 2d

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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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 2d

Tomahawk Decision ‘Sort of Made’, Says Trump, as Conditions Emerge

Approval of long-range cruise missile sales hinges on Kyiv providing the White House with clarity on its plans for striking deep into russian territory.

kyivpost.com/post/61555

Tomahawk Decision ‘Sort of Made’, Says Trump, as Conditions Emerge

Approval of long-range cruise missile sales hinges on Kyiv providing the White House with clarity on its plans for striking deep into Russian territory.

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 6d

NEW!!! Trump Admin Clears $51M in Arms Sales for Ukraine, Allies

The “dual-track” approach – arming Kyiv while weighing intelligence for deep strikes inside Russia – marks a significant pivot in US policy, sources says

READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61352

‘Immediate Boost’ – Trump Clears $51M in Arms Sales for Ukraine, Allies

The “dual-track” approach – arming Kyiv while weighing intelligence for deep strikes inside Russia – marks a significant pivot in US policy, sources tell Kyiv Post

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 7d

NEW! Shutdown Standoff: Ukraine Support Intact For Now, As White House Embraces Political Fight

US officials confirm key shipments continue, yet experts warn deepening partisan deadlock threatens vital equipment against unprecedented russian aggression

READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/61273

Shutdown Standoff: Ukraine Support Intact For Now, As White House Embraces Political Fight

US officials confirm key shipments continue, yet experts warn deepening partisan deadlock threatens vital equipment against ‘unprecedented’ Russian aggression.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 8d

Trump’s disclosure of a submarine deployment in response to threats from Putin’s chief provocateur, Medvedev, is overshadowed by a military purge and congressional backlash against the erosion of US foreign policy focus.

www.kyivpost.com/post/61184

Trump Boasts of Submarine Deployment but His Focus Now on Enemy Within

Trump’s revelation of a submarine deployment to counter Medvedev’s threats is eclipsed by the military purge and congressional backlash over the erosion of US foreign policy focus.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 8d

HUGE!!! Estonia Secures Massive US Long-Range Strike Capability in Wake of Russian Air Breaches
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/61185

Baltic Shield: Estonia Secures Massive US Long-Range Strike Capability in Wake of Russian Air Breaches

The Trump administration notifies Congress of a dramatic expansion to an arms sale, quadrupling long-range ATACMS munitions and doubling HIMARS launchers amid escalating Russian incursions.

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 8d

NEW!! ‘Operational Requirement’ – Experts Detail Why Tomahawks Are Key to Striking Russia’s Deep Rear 👇🏻

kyivpost.com/post/61109

‘Operational Requirement’ – Experts Detail Why Tomahawks Are Key to Striking Russia’s Deep Rear

In an interview with Kyiv Post, Institute for the Study of War analyst argues Ukraine needs a system to strike Russia’s “intermediate and deep rear” to damage logistics.

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 8d

NEW!!! Amid Missile Race, Arms Export Row, Trump to Address Assembled Military Top Brass 👇🏻

kyivpost.com/post/61110

Amid Missile Race and Arms Export Row, Trump to Address Assembled Military Command

The US President is scheduled to speak at Quantico summit as his administration pushes major weapons production goals and simultaneously loosens firearm export oversight.

kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 9d

NEW! Putin’s Child-Snatch Atrocity: US Details Russia’s Global Trafficking Machine

State Dept's annual TIP report condemns Moscow for exploiting migrants, North Korean workers, and Syrian recruits to fuel the war while abducting Ukrainian minors

READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/61104

Putin’s Child-Snatch Atrocity: US Details Russia’s Global Trafficking Machine in New Report

The US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons report condemns Moscow for exploiting migrants, North Korean workers, and Syrian recruits to fuel the war while abducting Ukrainian minors.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 10d

THIS!!! Pro-EU Party Leads in Moldovan Election Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Russian Hybrid War

Pro-western party retains majority in pivotal election, as analyst warns the nation is a proving ground for Moscow’s ‘multimillion-dollar’ toolkit of coercion against the EU

www.kyivpost.com/post/61029

Kremlin Defeated: Pro-EU Party Leads in Moldovan Election Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Russian Hybrid War

Pro-western party retains majority in pivotal election, as analyst warns the nation is a proving ground for Moscow’s ‘multimillion-dollar’ toolkit of coercion against the EU

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 11d

NATO Rushes Air Assets to Baltic as Drone Swarms Test European Defenses

Alliance deploys frigate and surveillance assets after incursions near military and civilian infrastructure in Denmark and Norway. Critics warn current deterrent policy is encouraging the Kremlin.

www.kyivpost.com/post/61005

NATO Rushes Air Assets to Baltic as Drone Swarms Test European Defenses

Alliance deploys frigate and surveillance assets after incursions near military and civilian infrastructure in Denmark and Norway. Critics warn current deterrent policy is encouraging the Kremlin.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 11d

‘Triangle’ Deal: Israel’s US-Brokered Patriot Now Active in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Confirms

Analysts say Russia’s alliance with Tehran – an act described as a “monumentally stupid error” – forced Israel to break neutrality and offer Kyiv a crucial air defense asset.

READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/61000

‘Triangle’ Deal: Israel’s US-Brokered Patriot Now Active in Ukraine, Zelensky Confirms

Analysts say Russia’s alliance with Tehran – an act described as a “monumentally stupid error” – forced Israel to break neutrality and offer Kyiv a crucial air defense asset.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 13d

NEW!!! ‘Stop Rampage’ – Trump Presses Turkey on Russian Oil as He Opens Door to F-35 Sales

US President heaps pressure on NATO ally in Oval Office meeting while offering optimistic view on controversial F-35 fighter jet deal.

READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/60878

‘Stop Rampage’ – Trump Presses Turkey on Russian Oil as He Opens Door to F-35 Sales

The US President heaps pressure on NATO ally in Oval Office meeting while offering optimistic view on controversial F-35 fighter jet deal.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 14d

‘Paper Tiger’ Meets Economic Pressure: Trump’s Surprise Shift on Russia Finds Force in UN Push

Following Trump’s “paper tiger” comment, US officials are pushing a new policy to world leaders. The focus is on using economic pressure to end the conflict swiftly.

READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/60803

‘Paper Tiger’ Meets Economic Pressure: Trump’s Surprise Shift on Russia Finds Force in UN Push

Following Trump’s “paper tiger” comment, US officials are pushing a new policy to world leaders. The focus is on using economic pressure to end the conflict swiftly.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 15d

‘It’s Embarrassing’ – Trump Takes on UN, Demands Allies ‘Stop Funding Their Enemies’ in Ukraine

Trump used his UN address to excoriate European allies over Russia, calling out major energy buyers like China, India, and Turkey for fueling the war

READ 👇 www.kyivpost.com/post/60718

‘It’s Embarrassing’ – Trump Takes on UN, Demands Allies ‘Stop Funding Their Enemies’ in Ukraine

The US president used his UN address to excoriate European allies for their “embarrassing” hypocrisy over Russia, calling out major energy buyers like China, India, and Turkey for fueling the war.

www.kyivpost.com

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 17d

READ!! Lithuania’s ex-Top Diplomat: 👇🏻

“Russia escalates, we do nothing,

Russia escalates more, we do nothing,

Russia escalates even more, we do nothing...

guys, I think I am starting to see a pattern here.”

landsbergis.com/nato-quick-a...

NATO's quick and decisive responses also need to deter

The geopolitical Groundhog Day is still stuck on repeat.

landsbergis.com

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 17d

US President Donald Trump told Kyiv Post's Alex Raufoglu on Saturday he hasn’t yet been briefed on the Russian violation of Estonian airspace.

He said earlier he’d get that briefing Friday afternoon.

Video: Kyiv Post

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 17d

NEW!! UN Security Council to Hold High-Stakes Ukraine Meeting Next Week as Russian Attacks Escalate

kyivpost.com/post/60543

UN Security Council to Hold Ukraine Meeting Next Week as Russian Attacks Escalate

Top diplomats to convene as Kyiv requests security guarantees and Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump amid ongoing push for peace

kyivpost.com

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