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Highly recommend listening to our latest podcast episode of "Talk Eastern Europe" which was recorded on the third year anniversary of the Russian invasion, and features Iryna Krasnoshtan from the Center for Ukrainian Victory. talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...

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My commentary on three year of the full scale invasion via Brief Eastern Europe briefeasterneurope.eu/p/february-2...

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Feb 24 marks not the start of war, but its brutal escalation—8 years in the making. Russia thought Ukraine would fall in 3 days. 3 years later, Ukraine still stands. 💙💛 But as support wavers, who will stand with #Ukraine? www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS4S... @areichardt.bsky.social

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Negotiations in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🗣️ My opinion: Judging by the statements after the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, the Russians are satisfied with the results. And this is a terrible sign for Ukraine…

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Results of the Riyad negotiations with Rubio and Lavrov US: Europeans need to step up and be willing to put troops in Ukraine to enforce the peace Russia: Any European troops in Ukraine is unacceptable. Best of luck to us all! www.politico.eu/article/russ...

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It just seems the Europeans are like 3 steps behind and we cannot agree on anything substantial. www.politico.eu/article/euro...

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Like, wow, who didn't see this one coming? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...

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Planning coverage on the impact of the loss/cut/break in funding from US sources – USAID, NED, IRI, NDI – in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. and looking for specific examples/leads you may want to share. Send any leads via DM or [email protected]. #USAID #NED #IRI #NDI

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Shocking but must read policy memo from the Center for Renewing America (MAGA) on why National Democracy for Endowment needs to be defunded; and also lists other targets including @dfrlab.bsky.social among others. Very concerning americarenewing.com/primer-the-n...

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The latest episode of the Talk Eastern Europe podcast is out ! Featuring Nurlan Aliyev, author of the book Reassessing Russia's Security Policy. open.spotify.com/episode/1kEH...

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Calling all young professionals, researchers, and future think tankers! The New Eastern Europe Think Tank School is back! Find out more: neweasterneurope.eu/think-tank-s...

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I don't know who wrote this article - but they are completed torn from reality. USAID is being shut down. Funds are frozen. Programs cannot carry out activities. Employees are being called home to be laid off or put on indefinite leave. The situation is serious: www2.fundsforngos.org/articles/usa...

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So, what? Racism is okay now? Wtdf?

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New Eastern Europe has been called many things, but never a "woke publication" - I guess a sign of the times...

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Check out our Talk Eastern Europe Patron Exclusive Content - Change on the Horizon in Serbia? Featuring a discussion with Nikola Burazer: www.patreon.com/posts/121401...

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Alexei Navalny is still remembered best for his pro-democracy activities in Russia. Despite this, the activist also maintained a troubling loyalty to many aspects of Russian imperialism. A democratic future for the country will only be possible when such issues are confronted head on.

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I just uninstalled the other App from my phone and mental health is already improving. Who else is on here. Send some positive vibes!

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Our latest podcast episode is now available! Thanks to Oktawian Milewski for joining us and helping us understand FIMI and what happened with the annulled Romanian election! talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...

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Our latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe is now available. We'd love to have you as a patron supporting our podcast. Check out the latest episode here: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

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Interesting that while Russian aggression unites the EU states; it might be the US (Trump) administration which tries to tear it apart. It starts with Rubio's cold shoulder to the EU www.politico.eu/article/us-s...

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Our latest episode of Talk Eastern Europe is now available. We'd love to have you as a patron supporting our podcast. Check out the latest episode here: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

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Somehow, I don't think that's what Trump wants...

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Trying to get my head around this executive order - which is so vague and could be interpreted 100 ways: "the foreign policy of the United States shall champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first." www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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So is this where we all be hiding out the next four years?

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Last year, the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Beacon Project did a comprehensive study to understand foreign information manipulation and interference in various European countries (as well as Taiwan).

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Wait - the guy worked at a DEI firm??

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Fascinating point made by Claire Potter in my recent interview with her on the impact of last year's US election - if we need an era to compare with we should look at the Gilded Age. Biden's farewell address echoed this sentiment: www.eurozine.com/broken-beyon...

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Here's a question I never thought to ask in 2025 - What happens if one NATO country attacks another NATO country? And what if the aggressor was the USA? www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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If there is such a thing as "disinformation backsliding" we are witnessing it. Either way, a win for malign actors who hide behind "free speech" in their disinformation and influence campaigns. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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Ukrainians are waiting for Trump with real hopes he will be a new factor in changing the course of the war (and on Ukraine's side). I'd rather be more cautious than optimistic. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

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Russia terror continues in 2025. Will we do what it takes to stop it?

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Happy New Year everyone! We released our last poscast episode of 2024, so definitely worth checking out! talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...

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The Serbian-Russian friendship is a politically constructed myth that emerged during the Milošević era but gained prominence after changes in Russia and the strengthening of Putin’s position.

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😤 Azerbaijani President demands compensation and admission of guilt from Russia for downed plane

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A North Korean soldier, believed to be the first captured while supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, has died after being taken alive by Ukrainian forces. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

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Many indications point to a continuous volatile 2025. Russia will continue to undermine peace and security in the West, and don't be surprised if it starts with Moldova www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12...

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Instead of peacefully enjoying Christmas morning with loved ones, Ukrainians are forced to sit in shelters and deal with a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure. Evil and cynical. www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

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Georgian Drwam doubles down. Will they areest Zourabichvili?

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Join our call to action and solidarity with the Georgian people! Sign our open letter of support! neweasterneurope.eu/2024/12/20/f...

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The European Union tried to sanction Georgian officials for their role in brutal repressions against the pro-democracy protesters. They were vetoed by Hungary and Slovakia!

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On Russian disinformation, European media, social media and how niche media can fill the gaps - check out my recent interview with Christophe Leclerq, from the latest issue of New Eastern Europe also available online here: neweasterneurope.eu/2024/11/21/f...

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Anyone have access to this article and willing to share via DM? Because I want to know if the idiotic headline matches the content. Whatever happened to "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine?" foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/16/u...

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Spent too short of time in Ljubljana, I definitely want to come back.

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While Chechnya might seem like a localized issue, its future is intricately tied to the broader political landscape of Russia and its relations with Europe. neweasterneurope.eu/2024/12/15/c...

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1/ "Georgian Dream" is holding the presidential election, with the only candidate being GD-nominated former football player and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, who has only completed school-level education The process began at 09:00 in the Parliament building. #terrorinGeorgia

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‼️Freedom of speech in Orbán's Hungary: Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dūdaitė was barred from competing in the Functional Fitness World Championship in Budapest due to a slogan on her shirt, “make russia small again“ – while Russians were free to compete under 🇷🇺 flag in violation of neutrality rules.

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