There are increasing warnings that Moscow might consider attacking a NATO state. The state of the Russian economy and military suggests that, at least for the moment, Russia is incapable of waging a conventional war against NATO. A far more likely scenario is a step up of the hybrid war Russia is waging against the West.
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According to pro-Kremlin media, an international tribunal has proved that the Bucha massacre was orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO. In fact, the so-called “international” tribunal is Russian and has proven nothing. The evidence clearly shows that the massacre was committed by Russian forces.
Firstly, it is obvious that what worries the Kremlin most is Ukraine obtaining permission and licenses from the UK and France to establish domestic production of long-range Storm Shadow / SCALP cruise missiles, which pose a threat to the rear of the Russian occupation forces. Secondly, through such statements, Moscow is demonstrating its complete unwillingness to engage in any negotiations aimed at ending the conflict – its sole objective is the complete dismantling of Ukrainian statehood.
The war in Ukraine would have ended in 2025 had the US not abandoned, under pressure from Europe, the agreements reached by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Anchorage, according to a false narrative promoted by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Pro-Kremlin propaganda claims that the UN General Assembly has recognized Crimea as part of Russia by adopting a resolution on a new world map projection.
Long time Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić called for snap parliamentary elections, which would be soon followed by presidential elections, in an attempt to extend his 14 years hold of power. His gamble might backfire, as the opposing Student list has a good chance of beating Vučić’s party.
A drumbeat of Russian probes along NATO's eastern flank is testing Warsaw's nerves – and its air defences – just as the alliance debates how to answer.
Estonia’s popular Defence Minister resigned after it emerged that the ministry had bought from an Indian-owned Italian company ammunition that was never delivered. The ammunition was supposed to be transferred to Ukraine.
The 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk marked the beginning of a process that would make Georgia part of the Russian empire. Officials of the ruling Georgian Dream are now praising the treaty as they try to justify Tbilisi’s turn away from the West and towards Russia.
According to pro-Kremlin media, an international tribunal has proved that the Bucha massacre was orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO. In fact, the so-called “international” tribunal is Russian and has proven nothing. The evidence clearly shows that the massacre was committed by Russian forces.
The seizure order against Călin Georgescu’s house, issued by DIICOT, violates his right to be presumed innocent, according to supporters of the former presidential candidate.
Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, ordered Nicușor Dan to arrest Călin Georgescu because the latter poses a real threat to the Zionist influence in Romania, according to nationalist Orthodox propaganda.
The Republic of Moldova plans to give up exports to Russia and Belarus “in order to please Brussels”, writes the pro-Kremlin media, misquoting a statement by the Minister of Agriculture in Chișinău.
Between circumventing Western sanctions and laundering money with digital tools
The Russian leadership believes the country is permanently at war and pursues imperial and expansionist policies, the Russian independent media writes. Russian journalists also say Putin’s plan to restore “Great Russia” seeks to capture Ukraine through armed force and Belarus by forcing a unification.
Russians must understand that the war in Ukraine is lost in order to be able to bring about a change for the better in their own country, dissidents quoted by independent Russian media believe. They also talk about the losses caused by the war launched by Russia against the neighboring country, but also about the need for the West to become more attractive to developing countries, in order to win the competition with the alternative model offered by autocracies.
Start your research here. Texts in this section provide a general overview of the key concepts and developments in the field of information warfare, with an emphasis on the anatomy and historical background of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns and influence operations against the West.
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Nu rata ultimul număr Veridica Weekly▸ Putin pare să aleagă escaladarea și să se pregătească pentru un mare război după cel din Ucraina, iar alegerile din Rusia ar fi fost regizate în acest scop, scrie Cosmin Popa. ▸ Cinci drone și rachete au explodat, sâmbătă, în doar 15 minute, lângă localități din patru raioane ale Republicii Moldova; MAE l-a convocat din nou pe ambasadorul rus Ozerov. ▸ Contractul Gazprom–Moldovagaz a expirat pe 30 septembrie, dar Gazprom își menține pretențiile de 709 milioane de dolari pe malul drept și de 11,6 miliarde de dolari pentru Transnistria; Nistrul rămâne la cote minime. ▸ Oligarhul rus Igor Makarov revine în atenția Chișinăului: premierul Vasile Tofan i-a readus involuntar numele în discuție, într-o săptămână în care Bruxellesul numește Republica Moldova „cel mai bun elev din clasa mea”. ▸ România: Parlamentul a respins guvernul Mureșan (182 de voturi „pentru”, 233 necesare), iar Călin Georgescu a fost arestat preventiv pentru 30 de zile, într-o decizie definitivă. ▸ Kievul, sub atac: al doilea pod major lovit în două zile, iar Moscova cere din nou străinilor să părăsească capitala ucraineană; cancelarul Merz a venit totuși, neanunțat, la Kiev. ▸ Franța: revolta liceenilor a ajuns la peste 1.000 de licee, iar Guvernul acuză extrema stângă de instigare. ▸ Serbia merge spre alegeri decisive după demisia lui Vučić: parlamentare pe 25 octombrie, prezidențiale la sfârșitul lui decembrie. ▸ Lavrov a lansat la ONU o „Cartă eurasiatică” semnată de Belarus, Iran, Myanmar și alții — pe care criticii o numesc o nouă „Axă a răului”.
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The political evolution of (Neo)Legionarism, from pocket political parties, such as those created by Marian Munteanu, to organizations like The New Right (Noua Dreaptă) – the connecting link between (Neo)Legionarism and sovereigntism – and politicians who frequently make the front page, such as George Simion, Călin Georgescu and Diana Șoșoacă.
The Legionary movement re-emerged in Romania shortly after the 1989 Revolution. Some legionary theses and ideas can be identified in the discourse of present-day sovereignists. Veridica briefly traces the development of the (neo)legionary movement in post-communist Romania, under the authorities’ permissive eye.
July 20 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Alexander Lukashenko's regime. Four years ago, his political stability in Belarus was seriously undermined by mass protests: democratic Belarusians at the time called for new elections and supported Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The break-up of demonstrations was followed by a brutal repression that forced many of them to leave the country, including the leader of the democratic forces. Veridica spoke to Tsikhanouskaya about the current state of the opposition, the release of political prisoners and what we can expect from the presidential election slated for next year in Belarus.
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The time has come to talk a little more about what is happening in Ukraine, of course, but it has been 2 years since the dictator from the Kremlin decided to attack our neighbor. It's also 10 years since the war actually began, with little green men strategically transported across Crimea for a classic Russian-style liberation. After all this bitter time, the world is a little tired of war. You see, I must turn to another Russian criminal, Trotsky by name, and give you some bad news, quoting him You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.
The Republic of Moldova will join the EU by 2030, believes President Maia Sandu. In an exclusive interview, Maia Sandu also spoke about Russia's pressure on Moldova, her decision to run for a second term, but also about the war in Ukraine and the importance of supporting Kiev.
The south of Ukraine, which borders Romania along the Danube in the Odesa region, as the whole country, is going through a war. After the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the decolonization process has intensified here.
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