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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is the result of Fidesz’s deliberate, cowardly propaganda to incite violence. Today in Debrecen, TISZA volunteers were chased by a man with an axe in a housing estate. Police deployed 8 shielded officers. The volunteers escaped unharmed.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Even Századvég, the Orbán regime’s own think tank, shows no “national consensus” against Ukraine: 50% support EU accession via the normal merit-based process, 6% want it fast-tracked, and 43% oppose it.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

The true definition of the word “retard.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

2/2 Those unwilling to face this truth cling to Russian propaganda, soothing themselves with lies that we’re tougher and nobler than Ukrainians. We’re not.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

1/2 Hungarians who hate Ukrainians do it out of envy and denial. They can’t face that Ukrainians have proven real courage, while we Hungarians only make noise. We can’t even remove Orbán and his clique, unlike the Ukrainians who toppled Yanukovych despite being shot at and losing many lives.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Thousands filled Budapest’s Kossuth Square in an anti-Orbán protest led by Róbert Puzsér’s *Civil Resistance*. Triggered by raids on activist Péter Juhász, protesters decried corruption and state control. Independent media counted 5-10 k; Fidesz outlets called it “a few hundred.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

J.D. Vance's values roughly reflect the consistency of the MAGA movement.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Just posted it now: bsky.app/profile/sple...

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

4/4 Franco – Address to the Spanish Youth Organization (1940): “We must train children from the earliest years to love Spain above all things, to serve her with discipline and sacrifice, and to accept no ideal higher than the greatness of our fatherland.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

3/4 Mussolini – Speech to the Chamber of Deputies (1927): “We educate the young to believe in Fascism, to revere the fatherland, and to prepare themselves for the sacrifices which the nation will require of them.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

2/4 Stalin – Speech to the Komsomol (1935): “Young people must be brought up to love with all their heart the socialist homeland, the Soviet Union, for only then can they become true communists.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

1/4 Hitler – Mein Kampf (1925): “The first and most important task of education is to teach the youth to love their own nation and country, and to subordinate everything else to this.”

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

10/10 Hungary’s strategy showcases how modern disinformation works: using "non-political" labels to sidestep ad rules, amplifying fear-based narratives, and influencing discourse across borders. Europe faces a new wave of election interference.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

9/10 Hungary's foreign election meddling isn’t new. In 2022, a Hungarian bank financed far-right French candidate Marine Le Pen’s campaign with €10.6M. Orbán’s network has also supported allies in Central Europe, like Italy’s Salvini and Austria’s far-right.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

8/10 Beyond Slovakia & Poland, ads ran during local elections in Germany & Italy. These campaigns coincided with rising far-right rhetoric, raising questions about how Hungary targeted specific regions and voter groups.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

7/10 Poland’s 2023 elections also saw Hungary’s influence. Ads targeting migration ran 1.5-2M times, but Poland’s populist Law and Justice party (Orbán's ally) lost. Experts noted Hungary’s role in fueling anti-migrant sentiment across the region.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

6/10 The Slovak elections saw Orbán-aligned Robert Fico’s Smer party win. Ads with anti-migrant themes complemented Fico’s campaign. Critics called Hungary’s involvement “intensive,” with ads rolling out during Slovakia’s campaign blackout period.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

5/10 How did Hungary bypass scrutiny? The ads were labeled "non-political" by Google, avoiding stricter transparency rules. This allowed targeted campaigns based on age, geography, and interests — advantages unavailable to Slovak parties bound by stricter ad rules.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

4/10 The Slovak case: Hungary’s ads appeared 1.6-1.8M times, targeting up to 33% of Slovakia’s population. This happened during a migration crisis and just before elections, aligning with the anti-migrant narrative of Robert Fico’s Smer party, Orbán's ally.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

3/10 In autumn 2023, Hungary’s Cabinet Office ran YouTube ads warning about “illegal migration” in 7 EU countries. These ads, appearing 8.35-9.7M times, coincided with elections in Slovakia, Poland, Germany, and Italy. The propaganda ministry is led by Antal Rogán.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

2/10 Orbán's gov publicly claims "non-interference" in foreign elections but has openly supported allies like Trump and Bolsonaro. Behind the scenes, millions in state-funded ads have been deployed to influence EU elections. Let's dive into the details.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🧵⬇️ 1/10 Orbán has taken online election influence to new levels, using millions in state funds to run ads across Europe during election seasons. Here's how Hungary shaped discourse in Slovakia, Poland, and beyond.

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How Orbán flooded Central Europe with millions of online ads during election season - VSquare.org

There are signs that the Hungarian government is trying to shape public discourse in other countries with state resources and money.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

12/12 The leaked files reveal Russia's vast, systematic effort to manipulate public opinion globally. It’s a stark reminder of how disinformation undermines democracy. Stay informed, critical, and vigilant.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

11/12 Kaliningrad hub: SDA proposed a Baltic-focused center in Kaliningrad, targeting Poland, Germany, & Baltic states. Goals included influencing elections, spreading propaganda, and building pro-Russian networks.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

10/12 Global reach: SDA targeted Israel, Mexico, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Objectives: create divisions, mobilize anti-West narratives, and support pro-Russian policies. Ex: Israel project aimed to separate it from the anti-Russian bloc.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

9/12 "The Other Ukraine": Aimed at positioning exiled oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk as a peace advocate. Content in Ukrainian sought to build loyalty among Russian-speaking Ukrainians and erode support for Kyiv.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

8/12 Beyond comments: SDA forged Ukrainian documents and fabricated quotes, such as claims Ukraine trafficked child organs. These disinformation efforts influenced even US politicians, spreading false narratives.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

7/12 Post-election analysis: SDA celebrated increased far-right representation in the EU Parliament but warned it doesn’t guarantee pro-Russia policies. Ex: Giorgia Meloni’s Ukraine support complicated Russian expectations.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

6/12 Boosting far-right parties: SDA supported EU far-right parties like AfD (Germany) & National Rally (France). Objectives: increase polls to 20%, promote anti-Ukraine aid narratives, and oppose sanctions on Russia.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

5/12 Tactics: SDA deployed fake news narratives tailored to countries. Ex: German women blaming economic woes on Ukraine aid, Polish women criticizing Ukrainian migrants. Each comment mimicked local concerns to manipulate opinions.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

4/12 Strategic goals: SDA aimed to shift public opinion in Europe & the US, targeting elections and fostering divisions. The European Parliament elections, US presidential race, and German Bundestag elections were key milestones in 2024.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

3/12 Key players: SDA head Ilya Gambashidze led info ops under Kremlin directives. Russian presidential staffers, incl. Sergei Kiriyenko (Putin's right-hand man), attended SDA project meetings. Gambashidze took notes on 20 Kremlin meetings in 2022–2023.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

2/12 SDA’s operations: SDA produced 33.9M bot comments, 39,899 social media posts (incl. 4,641 videos & 2,516 memes) in 2024. Quotas were set per project, e.g., targeting Germany and France: 60 cartoons, 180 memes, 400 article comments.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🧵⬇️ 1/12 Leaked files expose Russia's troll factory manipulating EU elections. A Kremlin-linked propaganda agency, SDA, targeted social media with disinformation, boosting far-right parties and undermining Ukraine. Here’s what was uncovered.

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Leaked Files from Putin's Troll Factory: How Russia Manipulated European Elections - VSquare.org

Leaked internal documents reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Tony Leliw’s short film honors Ukraine and reflects respect and admiration for the determination of Ukrainians. youtu.be/pQKlXXtcfU8?...

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I deleted the previous post about the SyrianAir landing in Budapest. It is unconfirmed, and the photo is from 2012, as mentioned in the article by Magyar Hang, so it’s not reliable. Apologies. hang.hu/belfold/tito...

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

10/11 The untrackable flight and secrecy reflect Assad’s precarious situation. Whether seeking refuge, brokering a deal, or preparing for exile, Assad’s potential presence in Hungary is a geopolitical flashpoint.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

9/11 Assad’s fall represents a geopolitical shift. If Hungary is involved, it could have implications for EU politics, U.S. relations, and the Middle East’s fragile balance of power.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

8/11 The secrecy surrounding the untrackable SyrianAir flight raises questions. Is Orbán’s government offering temporary asylum or mediating for Assad to secure safe passage or future negotiations?

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

7/11 Assad’s diplomacy comes as his regime collapses. Rebels launched major attacks in November, capturing Aleppo and Hama. By December, Damascus was under rebel control, with celebrations erupting in the city center.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

6/11 Assad’s offer reportedly involves ending ties with Iran-backed militias like Hezbollah in exchange for Western help to halt rebel advances. Meanwhile, Trump has called Syria “chaos” and distanced the U.S. from involvement.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

5/11 On Dec 2, Orbán hosted Syrian Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II to discuss the plight of Syria’s Christians. Bloomberg suggests this meeting aimed to carry Assad’s message to Trump via Hungary.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

4/11 Assad is reportedly reaching out to the West. Bloomberg says he seeks to strike a deal with Trump through Orbán, leveraging Hungary’s ties to the U.S. and its support for persecuted Christians.

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Splendid_Pete @splendidpete.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

3/11 The SyrianAir flight’s arrival at Budapest Airport was secretive. It wasn’t on public radar. Airport staff were kept away, NDAs signed, and minibuses surrounded the plane. Sources suggest Assad and his entourage may have been onboard.

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