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Russia: The Revolt of the Letter-Writers
Despite the Putin regime’s attempts to block criticism of its own behavior and Stalin’s atrocities, ordinary Russians are still gathering to oppose repression. Source: Mediazona In the days around October 30, Russia’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, at least 160 gatherings have been planned to commemorate and support prisoners of conscience. Most of them bring people together, often after public readings of the names of victims of Soviet repressio
5 hours ago
Moldova’s fight against Kremlin interference faces Gagauzia election test
By Sasha Pleshco / Unsplash Moldova’s democratic resilience faces a revealing litmus test on November 15, when autonomous Gagauzia elects a new governor and People’s Assembly. In this southern region, measures intended to defend the Moldovan state against Russian interference risk being construed as evidence that Chișinău’s pursuit of EU integration entails the gradual erosion of Gagauz self-government. Moscow is ready to capitalize on such sentiments. Home to a predominantly
1 day ago
“Please study history thoroughly” Lithuanian woman tells hammer and sickle-waving Italian students
Neringa Budryte received wide praise in Italy for her open letter that has sparked a wider discussion about gaps in education. After weeks of seeing hammer and sickle flags being waved freely in the streets of Italy during protests, Lithuanian expat Neringa Budryte decided to write an open letter sharing the experience of those who have experienced those regimes. “This is not about denying the existence of social injustices, inequalities, or the right to fight for a better wo
2 days ago
“Please study history thoroughly” Lithuanian woman tells hammer and sickle-waving Italian students
Neringa Budryte received wide praise in Italy for her open letter that has sparked a wider discussion about gaps in education. After weeks of seeing hammer and sickle flags being waved freely in the streets of Italy during protests, Lithuanian expat Neringa Budryte decided to write an open letter sharing the experience of those who have experienced those regimes. “This is not about denying the existence of social injustices, inequalities, or the right to fight for a better wo
2 days ago
Russia’s Baltic escalation playbook: fear is part of the strategy
Russia is promoting a picture of the Baltic region in which NATO is preparing to attack Russia, Baltic governments are heavily militarising, and Russian speakers face imminent persecution. Taken together, these narratives create an atmosphere of permanent crisis in which military escalation appears increasingly plausible. This allows Moscow to exert pressure even without taking overt military action – the possibility of conflict itself becomes an instrument of coercion. In la
Oct 8
Moscow cries fraud abroad while fixing the vote at home
Moscow routinely portrays elections in democratic countries as fraudulent and controlled from abroad. Yet Russia’s own parliamentary election offers no genuine political choice: the Kremlin controls the field and has eliminated even the possibility of voting against the war in Ukraine. As the war’s effects reach deeper into everyday life, growing public dissatisfaction is being kept out of the ballot box. When post-Soviet states turn away from Russia, as Armenia or Moldova ha
Sep 21
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Russia: The Revolt of the Letter-Writers
Despite the Putin regime’s attempts to block criticism of its own behavior and Stalin’s atrocities, ordinary Russians are still gathering to oppose repression. Source: Mediazona In the days around October 30, Russia’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, at least 160 gatherings have been planned to commemorate and support prisoners of conscience. Most of them bring people together, often after public readings of the names of victims of Soviet repressio
5 hours ago
Moldova’s fight against Kremlin interference faces Gagauzia election test
By Sasha Pleshco / Unsplash Moldova’s democratic resilience faces a revealing litmus test on November 15, when autonomous Gagauzia elects a new governor and People’s Assembly. In this southern region, measures intended to defend the Moldovan state against Russian interference risk being construed as evidence that Chișinău’s pursuit of EU integration entails the gradual erosion of Gagauz self-government. Moscow is ready to capitalize on such sentiments. Home to a predominantly
1 day ago
“Please study history thoroughly” Lithuanian woman tells hammer and sickle-waving Italian students
Neringa Budryte received wide praise in Italy for her open letter that has sparked a wider discussion about gaps in education. After weeks of seeing hammer and sickle flags being waved freely in the streets of Italy during protests, Lithuanian expat Neringa Budryte decided to write an open letter sharing the experience of those who have experienced those regimes. “This is not about denying the existence of social injustices, inequalities, or the right to fight for a better wo
2 days ago
Russia: The Revolt of the Letter-Writers
Despite the Putin regime’s attempts to block criticism of its own behavior and Stalin’s atrocities, ordinary Russians are still gathering to oppose repression. Source: Mediazona In the days around October 30, Russia’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, at least 160 gatherings have been planned to commemorate and support prisoners of conscience. Most of them bring people together, often after public readings of the names of victims of Soviet repressio
5 hours ago
Russia’s Ominous Migrant Weaponization
Recent events show the Russian-Belarusian playbook moving from migrant pressure towards coercion, presenting Europe with some tough dilemmas. Photo: STATE BORDER GUARD SERVICE at the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania Russia’s shadow war against Europe is a multiple pronged attack on NATO and other countries. In the northeastern sector of this front line, shoving developing world migrants through border fences has long played a role. In October, this campai
Oct 29
Russia’s Starlink substitute poses a security threat far beyond Ukraine
Illustration: Wix The Russian invasion of Ukraine has underlined the role of space communications infrastructure in securing internet connectivity on the modern battlefield. Russia is currently developing a satellite network project meant to serve as a domestic alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink. This could give the Kremlin a dangerous edge in Ukraine, while transforming the security and space safety landscape on a global scale. Since it was established in 2015, SpaceX owned lo
Oct 28
Russia: The Revolt of the Letter-Writers
Despite the Putin regime’s attempts to block criticism of its own behavior and Stalin’s atrocities, ordinary Russians are still gathering to oppose repression. Source: Mediazona In the days around October 30, Russia’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, at least 160 gatherings have been planned to commemorate and support prisoners of conscience. Most of them bring people together, often after public readings of the names of victims of Soviet repressio
5 hours ago
Moldova’s fight against Kremlin interference faces Gagauzia election test
By Sasha Pleshco / Unsplash Moldova’s democratic resilience faces a revealing litmus test on November 15, when autonomous Gagauzia elects a new governor and People’s Assembly. In this southern region, measures intended to defend the Moldovan state against Russian interference risk being construed as evidence that Chișinău’s pursuit of EU integration entails the gradual erosion of Gagauz self-government. Moscow is ready to capitalize on such sentiments. Home to a predominantly
1 day ago
“Please study history thoroughly” Lithuanian woman tells hammer and sickle-waving Italian students
Neringa Budryte received wide praise in Italy for her open letter that has sparked a wider discussion about gaps in education. After weeks of seeing hammer and sickle flags being waved freely in the streets of Italy during protests, Lithuanian expat Neringa Budryte decided to write an open letter sharing the experience of those who have experienced those regimes. “This is not about denying the existence of social injustices, inequalities, or the right to fight for a better wo
2 days ago
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