Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/05/2026The 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.” 34768112539
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаThe Economist @economist.com · 10/04/2026The 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 0176
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUkrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 09/04/2026‼️ UK detects increased Russian activity in North Atlanticpravda.com.uaUK detects increased Russian activity in North AtlanticThe 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. 16619
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says news.sky.com/story/three-...news.sky.comThree Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary saysJohn Healey said the UK had been tracking Russian vessels in a military operation lasting more than a month. 310452
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 09/04/20261/2. 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. 9144741654
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаRuth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money 1076162136990
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUkrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 15/03/2026⚡️ Zelenskyy: Ready to work with any Hungarian leader who is not Putin's allypravda.com.uaZelenskyy: Ready to work with any Hungarian leader who is not Putin's allyUkrainian 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. 521438
Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова @dessybo.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Another 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 001
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/01/2026Your 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. 1031455
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 17/01/2026Welcome to the world’s biggest market. 461087221
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаThe Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 17/01/2026NATO intercepts rare Russian amphibious aircraft over Baltic Sea defence-blog.com/nato-interce...defence-blog.comNATO intercepts rare Russian amphibious aircraft over Baltic SeaNATO 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... 0163
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаStatus 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 ⬇️ 1032191408904
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаAnne 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...theatlantic.comWhy Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis ShooterThe vice president knows what ICE means to MAGA. 11929571031
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаRep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 12/01/2026I 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. 4616979836
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаThe Economist @economist.com · 13/01/2026As 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 weaponsecon.stIn Donald Trump’s world, the strong take what they canThat will be bad for America—and everyone else 22312
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 11/01/2026 Europe should embrace the idea of going it alone ft.trib.al/zVWWKZs | opinionft.trib.alEurope should embrace the idea of going it aloneThe more the EU has to pay for ingratiation with Trump, the less convincing its strategic rationale for doing so 1121262
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаMinna 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 1122694
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаAntónio Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/12/2025Together 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. 2642688
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаMichael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Calling 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. 9283103
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаOlga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025I’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.open.substack.comChapter 1: Russia’s Fascist FoundationsWelcome to my new series, Inside the Kremlin’s Global Far-Right Operations. 7328151
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаOlga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations My latest project on Russia and the global far-rightolgalautman.substack.comInsights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist FoundationsWhen Russia launched its full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine under the banner of “denazification,” I immediately went back to Dresden. 27635
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаYoda @politicaperjedi.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Carlo 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...adnkronos.comCalenda gela Sachs a Piazzapulita: "Bugiardo". Formigli e l'ospite 'scioccato'Il leader di Azione a testa bassa contro l'economista: 'Lei fa propaganda putiniana' 1014132
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаIgor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Amazing 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. 22400112
Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумелова @dessybo.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Excellent 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/...ecfr.euThe bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in AfricaRussia has many quiet enemies in Africa. Working together, like-minded Africans and Europeans can roll back its troublesome influence. 010
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаAndrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025We 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... 0197
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаAndrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025It’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! 🇪🇺🛡️ 0213
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025Today, 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. 1523339
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2025I 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. 1223837
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/09/2025After 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.yahoo.comLet’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy KimmelTrump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet. 19826138319527
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаCarlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen und Rants" Masala @carlomasala1.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Release day August 28. 1828733
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаNeonila 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @catskillowl.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Putin is still stealing Ukrainian children. 12252114
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаAnu Chris @5anu.bsky.social · 03/05/2025We 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. 738818
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаEuropean 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 1336171
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумеловаchristogrozev.bsky.social @christogrozev.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Check 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?...youtu.beUnit 29155 | Episode 2: Uncovering the Poisoning of Emilian GebrevYouTube video by The Christo Files 26615
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаEuropean External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Without 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 12014
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 03/04/2025The 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 1663443744
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаRoman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Putin 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.’ 65727
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаGabrielius Landsbergis @glandsbergis.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I 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 22922346
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаPolitico @politico.com · 02/04/2025EXCLUSIVE: 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... 3541599430
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаInstitute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Senior 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. 🔽 1513322
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумеловаian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 21/03/2025travel warnings dropping like dominoes 681228428
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаRapporteur @euractiv.com · 19/03/2025German 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…dlvr.itGerman parliament passes historic debt-backed defence and infrastructure packageIn 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… 03012
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Not 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/4bEsbOvon.ft.comGiorgia Meloni warns EU against ‘vicious circle’ of tariff war with Donald TrumpItalian premier criticises Brussels for engaging in tit-for-tat with US 46421
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси Шумеловаhillyyard.bsky.social @hillyyard.bsky.social · 17/03/2025 13410
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаBarb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 15/03/2025From 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... 7242521111334
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаByline 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...bylinetimes.comMusk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s TechnofascismMusk’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... 29547
Reposted by Dessy Choumelova / Деси ШумеловаDr Nafeez Ahmed @nafeez.bsky.social · 18/03/2025EXCLUSIVE: 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...bylinetimes.comMusk’s DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s TechnofascismMusk’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... 10200125