"In March, at a dinner in Athens attended by Greek and American officials, Guilfoyle got into an argument with Greece’s Energy Minister... Referring to the imminent collapse of the Romanian government, Guilfoyle told those present: ‘We can do this to any country we want. We can do this here too’”

WSJ: US Envoy in Greece Made Remark Before Bolojan Fall - The Romania Journal

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, allegedly suggested that the US had been involved in the ouster of the Bolojan government.

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Anca B.@b-anca.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What were PSD leaders in Romania doing at a restaurant in Bucharest with the US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and a fugitive criminal, one month before PSD tried to bring down the pro-EU government together with the far-right AUR? 📷Sorin Grindeanu (PSD President), Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle

Public office as a façade, while behind the scenes they were involved in deals and schemes involving private companies and subsidies. Once they realized they could get away with it, they sought more power and less democracy. We should take political integrity and anti-corruption more seriously.

Szabolcs Panyi@szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As Czech PM Andrej Babiš grew closer to Viktor Orbán, his Agrofert empire expanded in Hungary and Romania. It received billions in loans from a bank co-owned by the Hungarian state and Orbán’s childhood friend, and bought into a firm tied to Orbán allies.

APPLEBAUM: I live in Poland. I've lived here on and off for 30 years. I was here during period of NATO expansion. I can tell you that NATO expanded because countries in this part of Europe felt physically threatened by Russia. They asked to be part of NATO, even had to beg and plead to be let in.

Two GERBERA drones were found in Romania’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea, approximately 90 nautical miles from Constanța, right next to the major offshore gas project Neptun Deep. The drones were detonated this afternoon.

Romania destroys drones drifting near major offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Romanian army divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones drifting in the country's Black Sea exclusive economic zone near the ​offshore gas project Neptun Deep, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said ‌on Tue...

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Why would Moldova want to have a “civilized diplomatic dialogue” with Russia when Russia attacks Moldova’s interests almost every day through blatant disinformation and propaganda?

EUvsDisinfo@euvsdisinfo.eu · 2mo ago

The Kremlin’s idea of a ‘civilised diplomatic dialogue’ consists of occupying over 12% of Moldova’s territory, routinely violating its airspace with drones and missiles, and refusing to respect Moldova’s sovereignty, independence and right to determine its own future.

The Kremlin’s idea of a ‘civilised diplomatic dialogue’ consists of occupying over 12% of Moldova’s territory, routinely violating its airspace with drones and missiles, and refusing to respect Moldova’s sovereignty, independence and right to determine its own future.

⚡️ Italian forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker. On August 2, Italian forces boarded the EU-sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Toa Payoh in the Mediterranean Sea after its captain refused to cooperate with an inspection.

Global warming may have accelerated since 2015. After accounting for El Niño, volcanoes, and solar variability, researchers estimate the warming rate increased from ~0.2°C/decade to ~0.35°C/decade. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists detect a sharp acceleration in global warming

Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C p...

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How hypocritical! The same people claiming that Europe isn't democratic are relying on the very rule of law and independent courts they dismiss to protect their "right" to stay in Europe.

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 2mo ago

A Paris court today rejected Russian television star Xenia Fedorova's appeal against a ruling that she must leave the country, a week after French authorities accused her of acting as "a conduit for disinformation campaigns" orchestrated by Moscow.

The idea of dividing Ukraine is only gaining popularity in shady propaganda channels. The rest of us, Ukraine's neighbors, just want peace and a unified Ukraine within its pre-2014 borders.

EUvsDisinfo@euvsdisinfo.eu · 2mo ago

The Kremlin is again pushing the false narrative that Poland, Romania, and Hungary intend to divide Ukraine. In reality, all three countries respect Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders and remain steadfast allies in Ukraine’s defence.

Come on, Moldova? Really?

Ian Brzezinski: Putin is beginning to feel internal pressure because of his war. Russian polling indicates growing frustration. He's having problems on the front. His war economy is being hit hard by Ukrainian long-range strikes.

KASPAROV: I would probably bet that in 10 years, hopefully sooner, Russia will not exist in its current borders. People ask me, "Do you want Russia to collapse?" It's not what I want or not. It's going to happen.

Four straight days of Russian drones entering Romanian airspace. Now it’s Poland’s turn for the 2nd day in a row: yesterday, a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile entered Polish airspace and then crashed, and today, the Polish military intercepted a Russian spy plane near its airspace.

Polish F-16s intercept Russian spy plane day after missile breach

The plane did not enter Polish airspace, the defense minister said.

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According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, another drone entered Romanian airspace this morning, though only briefly. This is the 4th consecutive day that a russian drone has entered Romanian airspace. The first 3 were shot down. It seems like they’re testing our response time.

Anca B.@b-anca.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Romania shot down a Russian drone again today for the third day in a row! Russia’s ambassador to Bucharest was summoned by the Foreign Ministry following the repeated violations of national airspace in recent days.

The audacity! The Iranians supplied enormous quantities of drones and know-how that the Russians have used to strike Ukraine for years, yet now they're outraged by Ukraine's response. They’d better be careful not to anger the Ukrainians. Their refineries might be worth worrying about.

Kyiv Post@kyivpost.com · 3mo ago

Iran condemned a Ukrainian strike on Caspian Sea vessels (Port Olya 2 and Begey), asserting its right to defend national interests. Following the statement, pro-Iranian media published a map threatening Ukraine with Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missiles. www.kyivpost.com/post/81090

Romania shot down a Russian drone again today for the third day in a row! Russia’s ambassador to Bucharest was summoned by the Foreign Ministry following the repeated violations of national airspace in recent days.

Anca B.@b-anca.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Romania has shot down another Russian drone, just 24 hours after the previous one.

With each sanctions package, pro-Kremlin outlets react with renewed outrage at the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while carefully avoiding any mention of the invasion itself.

Romania has shot down another Russian drone, just 24 hours after the previous one.

Anca B.@b-anca.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The decision to shoot down the drone was made by NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Torrejón. I’m glad Romania has finally taken this step. After dozens of Russian drones have violated Romanian airspace, this is the first one that Romania has actually shot down.

I welcome the agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. At a time when Ukraine has built military momentum, our sanctions continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort. We’re adding 32 more Russian banks to our transaction ban list.

European airspace has once again been violated by a drone incursion. I commend the Romanian military for their swift and effective response, safeguarding our shared security. Strengthening defence and deterrence along our Eastern border remains a top priority.

The decision to shoot down the drone was made by NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Torrejón. I’m glad Romania has finally taken this step. After dozens of Russian drones have violated Romanian airspace, this is the first one that Romania has actually shot down.

TVP World@tvpworld.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A Romanian F-16 has shot down a drone that entered the country’s airspace, marking Romania’s first aerial interception of its kind since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

“People who complain about their problems are just weak!” – Andrew Tate 😀

Serbia’s government continues to say EU membership is its strategic goal, but MEPs warn that this is often not reflected in its actions. Learn more: link.europa.eu/WKfxbb

In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference. Learn more: link.europa.eu/7Q9QPm

Zelensky has grown tremendously. Out of necessity, for the sake of his country, he has surpassed his own potential. I believe history will remember him as the man who, together with the Ukrainian people, freed Ukraine from Russian influence for good. 💙💛

Adam Schwarz@adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Trump: "Would you go to Moscow?" Zelensky: "It's difficult. There are a lot of Ukrainian drones there. It would be dangerous."

Russian Human Rights Organizations in Exile | “Ultimately, the three forms of infrastructural adaptation—hybridity, community-building, and safe collective action—prepared HR organizations to face the realities of consolidated authoritarianism.”

Dissent Across Borders: Russian Human Rights Organizations in Exile

Rather than suffering practical extinction, Russian human rights groups have transformed themselves under the Kremlin's repressive policies.

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How Xenia Fedorova, former president of RT France, is interfering with the French electoral debate in media that has abandoned pluralism to complacently open its microphones to all Kremlin spokespeople. 👇 desk-russie.info/2026/06/23/o...

Our Presidential Election Is Not a Theater of Operations • russian desk

The presidential campaign now getting underway in France is the pivotal moment when democracy comes together to discuss its future. It is precisely this

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For years, the Kremlin warned that sanctions would leave Europe without energy.    Today, fuel restrictions affect dozens of Russian regions, with queues for gas becoming the new norm.  Reality has a habit of challenging predictions.

"The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark". A gift link here: lnkd.in/dAYq6ydz