Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

How to negotiate with Putin: First, make sure he knows he can't win From @radek-sikorski.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...

FT: "EU governments have agreed to limit the travel of Russian diplomats within the bloc, in response to a surge in sabotage attempts that intelligence agencies say are often led by spies operating under diplomatic cover."

Another "suicide". Like all the others.

Things not going well for the Russian war machine. youtu.be/HDD39C2I4lw

Considering that the Russian attack started on her watch, when she was Germany’s Chancellor and basically the most powerful leader in Europe, I think it’s pretty embarrassing for her to say the things she’s saying now. 🤡

It seems that the need for gas, as winter draws near, is beginning to shift the approach.

House of Cards is starting to look weak compared to reality.😐

Thank you, @caolanrob.bsky.social Please watch Caolan’s documentaries.

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My new video, "Why Time Is Not on Russia’s Side in Ukraine," is out on YouTube. Check it out and let me know what you think👇 youtu.be/4M4ioOBzdEw?...

In a world where controlling information means holding power, the American embassy in Romania no longer allocates funds for managing its Facebook page.

Moldova's fear of the 'Russian threat' propelled Sandu's pro-European party to victory

“Most of the sabotage operations the Kremlin has launched over the past two years lack direct traces to Russia.” “Many also involve local perpetrators who have been recruited via social media for one-off jobs for a few hundred dollars.”

🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again. 
No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve. You made your choice clear: 
Europe. Democracy. Freedom. Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
 The future is yours.

PAS🇪🇺 won 55 seats in the Moldovan parliament, so it will be able to govern without having to make compromises with the pro-Russians. www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Moldovans have been fighting a hybrid war throughout this entire election. They worked incredibly hard and smart, and tonight, we're seeing the results! This is a well-deserved shot at joining the EU and becoming the first country to actually beat Russia in its hybrid war. Huge congratulations.

Update 🇲🇩 1,357,410 out of 1,603,682 have been counted, so approximately 84% of the votes:

910,405 out of 1,601,863 votes have been counted, so +50% of the votes, and these are the results:

Half of the polling stations have been counted (but not half of the votes), and PAS🇪🇺 is already leading. The pro-EU Chisinau and diaspora have not been counted yet.

Wow. I'm watching a Moldovan TV channel and can't believe they're running ads against anti-EU propaganda. All decent TV stations in the EU should be doing this. Good job, tv8.md!

On Day 305 of daily nationwide protests in Georgia, demonstrators march from the German Embassy in solidarity with Germany’s Ambassador — recently summoned by GD and accused of “encouraging the radical agenda.” 🎥 Video by Publika

Voting has ended. Turnout was good compared to previous parliamentary elections. No exit polls were conducted, so we will find out the results in a few hours. 1/2

At 8:00 PM, voter turnout in Moldova’s parliamentary elections was 50,79%. Voting ends at 9PM.

"Extraordinary atmosphere" on buses illegally transporting Moldovan voters from Russia to Belarus.🙄 ❗Observers have reported 247 incidents (violations of ballot secrecy, harassment at polling stations, organized transportation of voters) ❗Government websites have faced 14 million cyberattacks.

At 6:00 PM, voter turnout in Moldova’s parliamentary elections was 45.68%.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova reports that several polling stations in Europe have received bomb threats. This scenario had been anticipated and is considered “part of the Russian Federation’s assault on the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova.” 1/2

Good turnout by noon. There are even lines, showing that Moldovans understand how important these elections are. 🇲🇩🫶🇪🇺

Months ago, I was anxious that Romania might choose the past over the future. Today, with Moldova’s elections, I feel the same uncertainty, but also a bit more optimism. Moldovans fought propaganda, exposed evidence, and the truth is clear to those willing to see it. Fingers crossed, Moldova! 🇲🇩🫶🇪🇺

BRAVO Moldova 🇦🇩 Moldova’s electoral commission on Friday barred 2 pro-Russian parties from participating in this weekend’s tense parliamentary election, which is beleaguered by widespread claims of Russian interference. #Moldova #Russia apnews.com/article/mold...

Now they're manipulating teenagers for espionage? Every day, Russia hits a new low.

This would be great news for both countries.

Over 70 people have been arrested in connection with a Russian plot to interfere in Moldovan politics. They were trained in Serbia to use weapons and "organize mass destabilizations" ahead of the parliamentary elections, receiving €400 each. Despite the evidence, pro-🇷🇺 parties are "neutral".🤡

Reuters: Russia recruited Moldovan priests to influence the parliamentary elections, paying them hundreds of dollars. It financed their pilgrimages to Moscow, which included anti-Western lectures, and asked them to spread propaganda on Telegram.

Russia is planning a major destabilization of Moldova after elections next weekend understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Apparently, BBC had also infiltrated the same Russian election manipulation network that ZdG did. Unfortunately, they don't go into as much detail as ZdG, but their coverage is in English, so may be more accessible to international audiences. Excellent work, BBC! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf8a...

Last week my mother passed away at 58. She never went to a cardiologist, and we only discovered her serious heart problems after her death. ❗️Please don’t ignore prevention, regular check-ups and early diagnosis because they can save lives.

"Romanian far-right former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has been charged with attempting to stage a coup after the first round of the presidential election was annulled last December." @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...

Romanian prosecutors today charged Călin Georgescu — who rose from obscurity to win the first round of a presidential election before being barred from running — with planning a violent coup.

FT: The US is ending its cooperation with European states on combating false news generated by Russia, China, Iran, and other hostile states, aimed at manipulating public opinion in democratic countries. For those who follow their actions rather than their statements, it’s no surprise. 🔗🎁

We also need this kind of news. 😊

Is this how layoffs are done in Russia now? I thought defenestration was the preferred method.

Instead of watching a movie and relaxing, I’m watching Viktor Orbán and getting pissed. Now he’s telling us how Ukraine will be divided into three parts and that Russia is winning.🙄

🔎🇷🇺 INVESTIGATION: For over a decade, Pravfond has been providing legal aid to Russians abroad. Internal emails obtained by journalists show how it collaborated with Russian spies, funded propaganda efforts, and built points of influence along the way.

In just six months of 2025, the US under the Trump admin imported from Russia almost as much as it did in the entire last year under Biden. 👀

A glimpse of what is happening now in Moldova regarding Russian interference and propaganda.

A new survey from Moldova and the results are not very optimistic. There are still 3 seats for the diaspora, which are not included in this poll, but I don't think they will make a difference.

Authorities from 🇨🇿, 🇷🇴, 🇲🇩and 🇭🇺, dismantled a spy network belonging to the Belarusian KGB. A Belarusian diplomat was exposed and expelled from Czech Republic while the former deputy director of Moldova’s intelligence service was caught in Romania and acused of treason for transmitting state secrets 1/

The same flag was also seen at the protests for Călin Georgescu, in January 2025, at which time the far-right forces in Romania denied any connection with Russia.