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Adam Jasser

@adamjasser.bsky.social

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Deputy Editor, www.visegradinsight.eu, leading media platform for analysis and foresight on Europe. Warsaw-based, ex-Reuters. Econ, politics, foreign affairs.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Should France offer its nuclear arms to Europe? Find out on the next episode of On the Record, as former NATO Secretary General and Chairman of Rasmussen Global, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, discusses this bold idea with TVP World's @adamjasser.bsky.social.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

"I find it shameless the way the American president and also the vice president have articulated their desires to acquire Greenland," said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Former Secretary General of NATO, discussing Trump and J.D. Vance's pursuit of Greenland with @adamjasser.bsky.social.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

“Russia may be winning this war slowly and steadily, but it is in no position to take on both Ukraine and NATO. So this is the moment to act decisively,” said Ian Brzezinski, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, in the latest episode of On the Record hosted by @adamjasser.bsky.social.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

"Russia is fighting a rearguard action to delegitimize Central Europe as viable members of the Western community, and they want to drive a wedge between New Europe and Old Europe," said @adamjasser.bsky.social in the latest episode of Face to Face discussing Russian propaganda.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

"The idea that you can play the powers against each other, as I would suggest Hungary has tried to do or is trying to do, I think is a losing game," said @erikfossingnielsen.bsky.social in the latest episode of On the Record with @adamjasser.bsky.social.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

At least 124 people have been killed after a passenger jet carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members crash-landed at an airport in the southwestern South Korean county of Muan, the country’s fire agency said.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

The U.S. has sanctioned Georgian billionaire and former PM Bidzina Ivanishvili, saying he was undermining democracy and allowing Russia to benefit.

US sanctions Georgian billionaire ex-PM Ivanishvili

Last month Georgian Dream froze EU talks until 2028.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

North Korean forces are suffering mass casualties on the front lines of Russia's war against Ukraine, White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

N. Korea suffers massive losses in Ukraine, says US

The number far exceeds the figure previously provided by U.S. officials.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

The oil tanker detained in the Baltic Sea on suspicion of sabotage was kitted out as a "spy ship" for Russia, according to a report.

Source: Detained tanker was ‘a Russian spy ship’

A ship linked to sabotage in the Baltic Sea was allegedly set up as a “spy ship.”

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Marta Prochwicz Jazowska @mprochwicz.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Joined @adamjasser.bsky.social and Marcin Zaborowski on @tvpworld.bsky.social for a look into what to expect from the US and the Europeans in 2025. youtu.be/8Kc5ZSXuBDg?...

European troops in Ukraine may be a matter of time | On the Record

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has told TVP World in an exclusive interview that she has no intention of becoming a president in exile.

Georgian president has no intention of leaving her country

Salome Zourabichvili considers the current government “illegitimate.”

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Poland has expanded its list of strategic companies to include major media and telecoms firms, in a move that will protect them from takeovers by Russia-linked entities, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.

Poland adds TV stations to strategic firm list amid fears of Russian meddling

The move will block takeovers by entities considered a threat.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

In this episode of On the Record, Professor Timothy Garton Ash (@fromtga.bsky.social) tells host Adam Jasser (@adamjasser.bsky.social) that “Ukraine doesn’t matter much” to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, which means it’s up to the Europeans to ensure Kyiv’s victory. Watch the latest episode ⤵️

“Ukraine doesn’t matter to Trump” – Timothy Garton Ash | On The Record

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

A Lithuanian athlete participating in a sports tournament in Hungary was disqualified on Friday for wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "Make Russia Small Again,"

Lithuanian athlete banned over anti-Russian t-shirt

The athlete has said that she was simply ‘expressing her civic stance’.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Ukrainian film and theater actor Yakiv Tkachenko has died in action on the frontline of his country’s war with Russia.

Renowned Ukrainian actor killed on frontline

Tkachenko was described in tributes as one of Ukraine’s most talented actors.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Former Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki has been backed by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to serve as the next president of the European Conservatives and Reformists party, an EU-wide alliance of right-wing, Eurosceptic parties.

Italy's PM backs Former Polish PM as new ECR head

Mateusz Morawiecki is expected to take on his new role in January.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol did not comply with a summons from prosecutors on Sunday, and they plan to issue another order as they investigate his short-lived martial law decree, Yonhap news agency reported.

South Korean President Yoon ignores summons in martial law probe

The prosecution plans to issue another summons on Monday.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Polish rail service PKP Intercity has launched a series of new international train routes linking major Polish cities like Gdańsk, Poznań, and Wrocław with Prague.

Polish railways launch new international and domestic routes

By 2030, PKP Intercity plans to double its train services.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The EU will not lift sanctions on Syria before its new rulers ensure minorities are not persecuted and women’s rights are protected within a unified government that disavows religious extremism, the the bloc's top diplomat.

EU sanctions on Syria to remain until minorities are protected

Syria’s new leaders show positive signs, but more is needed, said Kaja Kallas.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Kurt Volker, American diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, has told TVP World that membership in the North Atlantic Alliance will be key to a lasting peace in Ukraine.

NATO membership key to peace in Ukraine, US diplomat tells TVP World

The former U.S. ambassador to NATO said Ukraine is ready for peace talks.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Iceland's center-left Social Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest party in a snap election, ousting the ruling coalition after seven years in power.

Iceland's Social Democrats win snap election, coalition talks loom

Experts suggest that the shift in power is immanent, as the previous center-right party is unlikely to form a coalition.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Winter swimming, known as “walrusing” in Polish, has returned to Warsaw’s Vistula river.

Seasonal cold water bathing returns to Warsaw!

Cold water bathers have been meeting at the Vistula river for nearly a decade.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The new European Council president has announced that the EU will allocate €4.2 billion in budget aid to Ukraine by the end of this year.

New EU Council chief announces €4.2 billion budget aid to Ukraine

The EU is preparing its 15th package of sanctions against Russia.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

An oil spill from the Druzhba pipeline was detected near the town of Pniewy in western Poland.

Oil spill from Druzhba pipeline in Poland, authorities report

The Druzhba is one of the world's longest pipelines.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Romania’s ruling Social Democrats are set to win the most votes in the parliamentary election, according to an exit poll.

Romania’s Social Democrats set to win parliamentary vote, exit poll shows

The right wing currently holds 8,5% of parliamentary seats.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

"He [Trump] has all the cards, and he has pronounced that he wants this war to end," said Diane Francis, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discussing the likely course of #US policy under Donald #Trump with @adamjasser.bsky.social. Watch the latest episode of On the Record⤵️

Ukraine and Europe brace for the Trump deal | On the Record

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Sweden and Poland have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, aiming to strengthen bilateral defense ties and regional security.

Sweden and Poland sign strategic partnership

The two nations aim to strengthen regional security.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

As Russia continues its aggressive war in Ukraine, efforts to halt Vladimir Putin's war machine rely on the contributions of 60,000 women serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with 10,000 in combat roles.

Women on the frontline: The extraordinary story of Lt. Yulia Mykytenko

A new book sheds light on the incredible life of a female Ukrainian frontline commander.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Michał Chełkowski has shocked the angling community after catching a massive catfish in Spain.

Polish angler lands giant catfish in Spain

The angler hopes for a yet bigger catch in the future.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Estonia’s top military official has warned that the country may be forced to evacuate its entire population in the event of Russian aggression.

Estonia could evacuate all citizens if Russia attacks

The country would cripple its own infrastructure to hinder the enemy.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

In his weekly column, Rafal Hirsch discusses Poland’s economic trends: rising household savings, a construction slowdown, postponed health contribution reforms, and the impact of Germany’s economic struggles.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

NATO allies will need to spend much closer to 3% of their GDP on their militaries to implement the alliance’s new defense plans, a top NATO military official said, adding that costs will surpass the alliance’s existing 2% target.

NATO’s new defense plans demand higher spending, says top official

New defense plans demand higher spending, said NATO official.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

A shocking outcome in Romania's first-round presidential vote: a hard-right critic of NATO who has praised Russia is set to face a center-right opposition leader in a run-off that could undermine the country's pro-Western stance.

Shock result propels hard-right NATO critic to Romanian presidential run-off

The independent challenger seemingly came from nowhere.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

One in three adult women in the European Union have experienced violence, threats or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime, but with significant differences between member states, according to a report by Eurostat.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Europe’s largest military spenders have launched a new “Group of Five” defense format, with Poland urging more aid for Ukraine as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.

New ‘Group of Five’ defense format launched, including Poland

EU leaders prepare for Trump’s return to the White House.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Nearly 1,300 rare Central and Eastern European banknotes, collected by a former British journalist, are expected to fetch over €180,000 at auction this month.

Rare collection of banknotes set to fetch €180,000 at auction

Reflective of the region’s turbulent history, the banknotes capture the changing face of Europe.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Polish logistics giant InPost has introduced an international shipping service to six Western European nations, providing a budget-friendly alternative to airline baggage fees.

InPost offers cheap alternative for baggage check-in

Customers can drop parcels at InPost lockers in Poland and pick them up abroad.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

G7 leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to imposing severe costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including through sanctions, export controls, and other measures.

G7 pledges more sanctions on Russia amid continued Ukraine war

“Russia remains the sole obstacle to just and lasting peace,” G7’s statement reads.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Russian diplomats are preparing to vacate their consulate in Poznań. Poland’s foreign minister has suggested Ukraine consider establishing a consulate of its own at the location.

Ukraine may replace Russia at consulate in Poland

Russian diplomats are to leave the consulate in the city of Poznań in the coming days.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Russia has cut gas supplies to Austria over a payment dispute but continues delivering steady volumes to Europe through Ukraine, as remaining buyers have requested increased supply.

Russia cuts gas to Austria amid payment dispute

Before the Ukraine war, Russia was the biggest single supplier of natural gas to Europe.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

Polish authorities have arrested four people suspected of attempting to send explosives by courier to Canada and the U.S., Poland's National Public Prosecutor's Office has announced.

Poland detains four over alleged explosive plot

Parcels were designed to ignite or explode spontaneously during transit.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

Ukraine has agreed to transit Azerbaijani gas to Europe as a temporary measure after Kyiv ends a transit deal with Russia.

Ukraine agrees to transit Azerbaijani gas: media report

Ukraine's gas transit deal with Russia's Gazprom is due to expire at the end of the year.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

Cricket is gaining unexpected popularity in Poland, with a small town near Warsaw, Stare Babice, becoming the hub for the sport.

How Poland is catching the cricket bug

Driven by Warsaw’s booming Indian population, interesting times beckon for the future of Polish cricket.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

The right-wing Czech opposition ANO party led by former PM Andrej Babiš has won in 10 out of 13 regions in the country's regional elections, preliminary results show.

Czech opposition dominates regional elections

The Czech opposition party ANO, led by Andrej Babiš, won 10 out of 13 regions.

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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

#Ukraine has announced that it struck two #Russian ammunition depots overnight, saying that one of them stored 2,000 tons of munitions, including #weapons reportedly supplied by North Korea.

Ukraine says it hit key Russian munition depots

One of the depots allegedly held 2,000 tons of munitions, including from North Korea.

Adam Jasser @adamjasser.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

The turnout in the Polish election is heading for a record high between 65-70%, indicating that most Poles want change. The ruling party is likely to come first but the opposition parties may win a majority of seats in the lower house.

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Adam Jasser @adamjasser.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

I cannot get why it is surprising that it takes a while to cobble together a statement on behalf of 27 nations in response to a tragic, dynamic, morally fraught situation.

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Alexandra Brzozowski @alexowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

After a week of confusion, #EU member states attempt to carve out a united position on the #Hamas attack on #Israel ahead of a extraordinary #EUCO on Tuesday. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

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Statement of the Members of the European Council on the situation in the Middle East

Today, the members of the European Council have adopted a statement that sets the EU’s common position on the unfolding situation in the Middle East.