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Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова

@dessybo.bsky.social
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EU & global affairs, diplomacy, peace, geopolitics, democracy, defence, development, trade. lived & worked in 🇧🇬🇬🇧🇧🇪🇿🇦🇸🇿🇮🇹 Ex🇪🇺Ambassador, loves nature, science, 🌍, freedom and dogs 🐾

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/05/2026
The same day SCOTUS dismantled the Voting Rights Act, I watched Kamala Harris take the stage at the Douglas Awards. She didn’t offer comfort; she offered real talk 🔥 “This is how they play. They are strategic. They think long-term and they are ruthless…we have to be ruthless too.”
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The Economist @economist.com · 10/04/2026
The more outspoken France has become about Russia, the more it is targeted by fake news. Now, it has reinforced its toolkit econ.st/4tuVcnw Illustration: The Economist/Getty Images/AFP
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 09/04/2026
‼️ UK detects increased Russian activity in North Atlantic
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UK detects increased Russian activity in North Atlantic
The UK government has warned Russia of "serious consequences" if Moscow continues to threaten British underwater infrastructure in the Atlantic Ocean, while also revealing details of a failed Russian operation.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says news.sky.com/story/three-...
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Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says
John Healey said the UK had been tracking Russian vessels in a military operation lasting more than a month.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
1/2. Notice that after losing the war Trump threatens his allies rather than Russia — even though Russia quite literally helped Iran defeat the US and he knows it.
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 15/03/2026
⚡️ Zelenskyy: Ready to work with any Hungarian leader who is not Putin's ally
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Zelenskyy: Ready to work with any Hungarian leader who is not Putin's ally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to work with any leader of Hungary who is not an ally of Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin.
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Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова @dessybo.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Another must read by @ECFR - from #hybrid #deterrence to offence? the minds and hearts of our citizens are at stake, and ultimately - our #freedom! hybrid #warfare
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/01/2026
Your leadership and commitment have made the EU-Mercosur deal possible dear @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social. So, muito obrigada for making history with us. Between Europe and Brazil, the best is yet to come.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 17/01/2026
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
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The Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 17/01/2026
NATO intercepts rare Russian amphibious aircraft over Baltic Sea defence-blog.com/nato-interce...
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NATO intercepts rare Russian amphibious aircraft over Baltic Sea
NATO Air Command confirmed that Italian Eurofighter Typhoon jets deployed to Amari Air Base in Estonia were scrambled at 11:30 a.m. on January 16 to intercept a Russian Be-200 aircraft approaching the...
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🚨BREAKING: ICE agents just launched flash bang grenades at protesters in front of federal building in Minneapolis—causing massive explosions. "It's terrorizing, this isn't the America I served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy," tearful protester tells us. WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13/01/2026
"ICE is violence-prone because its main purpose has become theatrical. Under present leadership, ICE is less a law-enforcement agency than it is a content creator. from David Frum: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Why Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis Shooter
The vice president knows what ICE means to MAGA.
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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 12/01/2026
I am in awe of the bravery of the Iranian people, who are standing up for their freedom against a brutal regime and decades of authoritarian, theocratic rule.
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The Economist @economist.com · 13/01/2026
As countries everywhere feel emboldened to encroach on their neighbours, the dismal prospect is of an aggressive, border-shifting 19th-century world, but armed with 21st-century weapons
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In Donald Trump’s world, the strong take what they can
That will be bad for America—and everyone else
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 11/01/2026
Europe should embrace the idea of going it alone ft.trib.al/zVWWKZs | opinion
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Europe should embrace the idea of going it alone
The more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
”a broader psychological anxiety hamstrings European leaders: an inability to contemplate going it alone — without US support or even against US wishes — where “it” means not just Ukraine and wider security, but technology and the economy. This inferiority complex is unwarranted.” YES
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/12/2025
Together with European leaders I spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, in order to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with President Trump. The EU’s support for Ukraine will not falter. In war, in peace, in reconstruction.
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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
I’m excited to launch my new series on Russia and the far-right. I’ve worked on this for so long, and over the coming months will share my research and documented info in one place so everyone can see how Russia has weaponized the far-right to subvert democracy in the U.S. and across Europe.
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Chapter 1: Russia’s Fascist Foundations
Welcome to my new series, Inside the Kremlin’s Global Far-Right Operations.
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
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Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
When Russia launched its full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine under the banner of “denazification,” I immediately went back to Dresden.
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Yoda @politicaperjedi.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Carlo Calenda qui mostra (anche a Formigli) come andrebbero trattati i propagandisti filorussi: da complici consapevoli di un criminale, le cui menzogne non meritano complimenti, né rispetto, né dignità di opinione. www.adnkronos.com/politica/pia...
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Calenda gela Sachs a Piazzapulita: "Bugiardo". Formigli e l'ospite 'scioccato'
Il leader di Azione a testa bassa contro l'economista: 'Lei fa propaganda putiniana'
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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Amazing things happening on Italian television — Senator Carlo Calenda: "Putin is an aggressive imperial fascist" who blackmailed Europe through energy dependence on Russia by enlisting heads of governments like Merkel and Schröder as Kremlin assets.
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Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова @dessybo.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Excellent analysis by @ecfr.eu with sound policy recommendations #FIMI #sabotage #disinformation #security The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa: ecfr.eu/publication/...
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The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa
Russia has many quiet enemies in Africa. Working together, like-minded Africans and Europeans can roll back its troublesome influence.
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025
We want to achieve Defence Readiness and reach new NATO capability targets before 2030. Why? Because of Putin's plans. We need to deter aggression, prevent war, preserve peace. That is what the #Roadmap is about. Remarks on #DefenceReadiness Roadmap ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025
It’s a deal!  Successful conclusion of negotiations on #EDIP between the co-legislators. I thank all who worked hard to achieve this result! Together with Defence Readiness #Roadmap presented today - it’s a good day for #EUDefence! 🇪🇺🛡️
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025
Today, we lay out Europe’s Defence Roadmap. With clear objectives, European Flagships, and milestones on the path to 2030. A strong, resilient and innovative EU defence industry will deliver the capabilities Europe needs. Our work continues at the European Council next week.⁩
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025
I welcome the agreement on the European Defence Industry Programme. €1.5 billion to strengthen Europe’s defence industry. Support Ukraine. And ensure we are defence-ready by 2030, in line with our 'Preserving Peace' roadmap.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
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Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
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Carlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen und Rants" Masala @carlomasala1.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Release day August 28.
Cover If Russia wins. English Translation
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Neonila 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @catskillowl.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Putin is still stealing Ukrainian children.
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Anu Chris @5anu.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
We hear a lot about Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is the official White House account. What next, a picture of him dressed as the Last King of Scotland. This is Idi Amin levels of narcissism and lunacy.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 02/05/2025
🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇰🇸🇮 These are the first 13 EU countries to request the activation of the national escape clause under the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030. It will give them more budget space for defence spending within EU fiscal rules ↓ europa.eu/!fXYQwj
A European Union flag waves in the upper right corner against a textured white background. Below the flag, in large, bold, black sans-serif letters, are the words "MORE," "BETTER," "TOGETHER," and "EUROPEAN" stacked vertically. At the bottom centre of the image is a small, rectangular European Union flag.
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christogrozev.bsky.social @christogrozev.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Check out Episode 2 of TheChristoFiles series on GRU's black ops unit 29155. "Arugula with a side of Novichok" - the poisoning of Emilian Gebrev. Just out. youtu.be/Kix20ABpJQw?...
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Unit 29155 | Episode 2: Uncovering the Poisoning of Emilian Gebrev
YouTube video by The Christo Files
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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Without press freedom, democracy is at risk. The EU is taking action to defend free and independent media everywhere. Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social: europa.eu/!kk8kWh #WorldPressFreedomDay
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Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова @dessybo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🙏🏻 for Kyiv 💚
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 03/04/2025
The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide. Europe is prepared to respond. We'll always protect our interests and values. We're also ready to engage. And to go from confrontation to negotiation. Full statement → europa.eu/!mHxFMh
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Roman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men for mandatory military service between April and July—marking the largest spring draft in 14 years. Apparently, this is how he prepares for a ‘ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks.’
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Gabrielius Landsbergis @glandsbergis.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start? Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
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Politico @politico.com · 02/04/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Senior Russian officials continue to reiterate the Russian demand for the elimination of the "root causes" of the war in Ukraine as a precondition for a peace agreement — a reference to Russia's initial war demands that directly contradict Trump's goal to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine. 🔽
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 21/03/2025
travel warnings dropping like dominoes
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Rapporteur @euractiv.com · 19/03/2025
German parliament passes historic debt-backed defence and infrastructure package: In today’s edition of #TheCapitals, read about France's nuclear energy buildup potentially being backed by a state loan, Rwanda cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions take effect, the Hungarian…
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German parliament passes historic debt-backed defence and infrastructure package
In today’s edition of #TheCapitals, read about France's nuclear energy buildup potentially being backed by a state loan, Rwanda cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions take effect, the Hungarian parliament moving to ban pride parades, and so…
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Noah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Not a great look from Meloni to blame the EU for the trade conflict with the US and criticize European plans to ramp up investment in the military. Trump has made clear he wants to pare back US involvement in Europe. So it’s not “naive” or “crazy” for Europe to think about Plan B on.ft.com/4bEsbOv
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Giorgia Meloni warns EU against ‘vicious circle’ of tariff war with Donald Trump
Italian premier criticises Brussels for engaging in tit-for-tat with US
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hillyyard.bsky.social @hillyyard.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University. www.chronicle.com/article/were...
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🔴Musk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s Technofascism Top DOGE operative linked to Russian American network of anti-West pro-Kremlin monarchists inspired by “Technocracy” movement which Musk’s grandfather joined reports @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/m...
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Musk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s Technofascism
Musk’s top DOGE operative is linked to a Russian American network of anti-West pro-Kremlin monarchists inspired by the 1930s counter-democracy “Technocracy” movement, of which Musk’s grandfather was a...
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Dr Nafeez Ahmed @nafeez.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Musk’s top DOGE operative linked to Russian pro-monarchist network tied to Putin's Ministry of Defence & inspired by the 1930s fascist “Technocracy” movement - of which Musk’s grandfather was a member. Via @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/m...
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Musk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s Technofascism
Musk’s top DOGE operative is linked to a Russian American network of anti-West pro-Kremlin monarchists inspired by the 1930s counter-democracy “Technocracy” movement, of which Musk’s grandfather was a...
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