Russian exiled human rights defender; expert in security, political analysis, and counter-propaganda
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Be careful. Fake 💁♂️ Twitter friends are now demanding that Russians have their visas revoked after reading headlines about a former Russian soldier arrested in Spain for illegally selling weapons to criminal gangs. One detail: he was born in Tajikistan and obtained Ukrainian and later Spanish citizenship according to the major Spanish media outlet El Pais. Revoking Russians’ visas is, as always, the logical response here, right? Let’s finally get serious about security.
Russia is preparing for war in Europe, and they continue to be issued visas.
Spanish police have arrested a former Russian soldier after discovering an illegal weapons operation in Catalonia, near the French border.
Investigators uncovered a concealed workshop inside a rented warehouse in Figueres, approximately 25 kilometers from France. The facility contained 644 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, silencers and weapons components.
The seized arsenal is estimated to be worth €5 million.
Twitter friends are now demanding that Russians have their visas revoked after reading headlines about a former Russian soldier arrested in Spain for illegally selling weapons to criminal gangs. One detail: he was born in Tajikistan and obtained Ukrainian and later Spanish citizenship. Revoking Russians’ visas is, as always, the logical response here, right? Dear friends, instead of chasing hype, let’s finally get serious about security.
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The Russian propaganda operation begins, with American collusion
Exclusive Senior Adviser to First Lady Melania Trump Marc Beckman claims Russian kids are being kidnapped too #BothSides
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A UN commission found Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children is a crime against humanity; ICC issued warrants for Putin over it. No evidence supports claims of Ukraine systematically kidnapping Russian children.
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Путин: Киеву неуместно говорить о территориальных потерях, поскольку "это не их территория, а территория исторической России", Киев направил пушки и самолёты против наших людей.
Небольшая справка.
В феврале 1938 года Гитлер заявил, что немцев в Судетах надо спасать, поскольку чехословацкое правительство пытается их уничтожить.
В сентябре 1938 года Гитлер заявил, что судетские немцы должны вернуться на "историческую Родину" вместе с территориями, на которых они проживают.
В сентябре 1939 года, уже после аннексии Судет, Гитлер заявил, что это было необходимо для восстановления исторической справедливости и воссоединения народа.
Ну а теперь найдите различия между тем, что говорил Гитлер тогда, и тем, что говорит Путин сейчас.
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Lithuania handed a Russian fleeing political persecution back to the Kremlin. He was promptly sentenced to six years in prison. From Trump’s America, deporting anti-war Russians to Russian prisons is hardly surprising. But Lithuania — a frontline state facing the Russian threat? Deporting propagandists like Ragozin to a safe third country is one thing. Handing Putin the Russians resisting his regime is another. These people are our allies. If European governments betray them, those governments are no allies of mine.
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It suits the Kremlin to have Washington believe that a deal with Putin is just around the corner. One more meeting, one more concession, one more phone call. And while the Americans wait for a peace deal, Russia keeps waging war.
Russia gets concessions. Ukraine gets pressure.
Kushner has again demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian oil refineries. This works well for the Kremlin: Washington is already making concessions to Russia while demanding concrete concessions from Ukraine. As long as Moscow keeps hopes of a deal alive, the US may hold off on new sanctions and persuade Kyiv to accept additional terms for the sake of successful negotiations.
Talks can go on forever. Even while the war continues.
Discussing a new document or a possible summit allows American mediators to report progress toward peace. Russia retains direct access to Washington and the opportunity to sell its version of why the war began and what it would take to end it.
No luck with peace? Let’s talk business.
Dmitriev has reported discussions about joint projects, including nuclear-powered data centers. Walking away from the talks would then mean giving up the benefits the US administration hopes to gain.
Open-ended demands allow Moscow to keep bargaining.
Without a definitive list of Russian conditions, every round can end with statements about progress and the need for further consultations. Meanwhile, Moscow can keep adding demands.
Take Putin’s October 16 statement about a “security zone” in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, which he does not intend to discuss in peace negotiations. Russia maintains an additional territorial demand while simultaneously signaling its willingness to meet with the US.
In St. Petersburg, watch what Russia actually agrees to do.
Which strikes will it stop? When? Who will verify this? What security guarantees for Ukraine will it accept?
Without this, another “very constructive conversation” will simply mean the Americans have had their hopes raised again. They will leave to prepare for the next meeting, and Russia will keep waging war.
Witkoff should just ask Putin for a Russian passport and a bunker next door already — then he can finally officially represent his own government’s interests and save on gas.
Ukraine will defeat Russia.
Ukraine’s victory = Putin’s defeat
Putin’s defeat = a just peace
A just peace = a secure Europe
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💥"Panyi is again strolling the streets of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and preparing to release his book, “Friends with Benefits,” which details Russian intelligence penetration and influence operations in Hungary." @jspikebudapest apnews.com/article/hungary-m…
Sanctioned leading Russian propagandist Rybar was not “extradited to Russia” — Europe cowardly sent him home after his European tour.
Rybar* has published an article with a map (see attached) in which he is "analyzing" "the hot season" in Europe, as he calls it.
According to Rybar (who is obviously not working on his own accord but within the general line of Russian propaganda), the protests in Europe should be viewed not as a united wave but as a series of national crises, each one having their own rhythm.
However, the Russian propaganda aims to ramp up hostility, conflicts and crises in Europe. It acts through social media, financing and direct intrusions.
Russia's hybrid war in Europe is raging. Recognizing this is no longer enough. Proactive measures are necessary.
*Rybar is a Russian "Z-propagandist", who runs a whole network of Russian propaganda Telegram channels. He was recently detained in Montenegro where he was recording a video for the Solovyev Live network. Later, Rybar was extradited to Russia.
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The American president thinks this is "fine"
A horrific Russian strike in the Kharkiv region. A “shahed” struck people directly – in a park near an ordinary café. Pure atrocity. Six people were killed, including children. A little girl was killed in a stroller – her name was Angelina, she was just over a year old, born in August 2025… Her mother’s name was Inna. She died in the hospital… Another girl who was killed was 11 years old. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 14 people were injured, including six more children.
I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine under these circumstances and helps us shoot down “shaheds,” shoot down missiles, and stop Russian assaults. These are horrific photos, but behind them are shattered lives and the truth about this war. Lives must be protected. Ukraine needs air defense. You can't think about making money with Russia as long as it continues its asinine war. We ask that sanctions on Russia stay in place as long as the killings continue. We ask America to be strong, and we ask it to apply the Lindsey Graham law. We ask Europe to continue its support. We ask that everything possible be done to bring peace and guarantee security. Ukraine wants peace. It is Russia that has insisted on continuing the killing all this time. The world has enough strength to stop the war. That strength must finally be used – against the murderers.
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This has been Putin's dream for years: That his country, with GDP per capita lower than Poland, unable to conquer Donbas since 2014, will be treated as an equal to the US and China.
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