Andrei Tarnea

Russia Is Losing the War—Just Not to Ukraine A war meant to catalyze national revival has instead become a case study in national self-harm.

Russia Is Losing the War—Just Not to Ukraine
A war meant to catalyze national revival has instead become a case study in national self-harm.
By Jeremy Shapiro in The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

NATO Deputy Secretary General meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania
On Tuesday, 15 July 2025, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Ms Oana-Silvia Țoiu, at NATO Headquarters.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...

“Get them out, keep them out”: How social media fuelled violent attacks against migrants in Northern Ireland After two Romanian teens were charged in an attack on a girl in Ireland, online hate fueled violence in Northern Ireland—the latest in a wider trend where platform failures lead to real-world harm.

“Get them out, keep them out”: How social media fuelled violent attacks against migrants in Northern Ireland www.isdglobal.org/digital_disp...

Building a better NATO
Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Chatham House - London, United Kingdom www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...

The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are setting out a joint vision for the EU's external action for digital. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-s...

What Are People Still Doing on X? Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout.

What Are People Still Doing on X?
Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout.
By Charlie Warzel in the Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

Exclusive | Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War The president made the acknowledgment after speaking to the Russian leader this week but backed off on additional sanctions.

Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War: www.wsj.com/world/europe...

Commission Launches €5 Million Call to Strengthen European Fact-Checking Network | Shaping Europe’s digital future. Also open to media organisation.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Tillis, Ricketts, Britt, Murphy Statement on the Romanian Presidential Election | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis...

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Tillis, Ricketts, Britt, Murphy Statement on the Romanian Presidential Election www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/re...

Poland uncovers what it says may be foreign-funded election interference Poland said on Wednesday it had uncovered what could be an attempt to interfere in its presidential election campaign using advertisements on Facebook that may have been financed from abroad.

Poland uncovers what it says may be foreign-funded election interference - Reuters www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Bucharest Europe Day Rally, 9th of May 2025

Russia behind dozens of disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine and allies, France says French authorities on Wednesday identified nearly 80 Russian disinformation campaigns from August 2023 to March 2025, primarily targeting Ukraine and its allies, including France. Agency Viginum said…

Russia behind dozens of disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine and allies, France says - France 24 www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election Poland is facing an unprecedented attempt from Russia to interfere in its presidential election, the digital affairs minister said on Tuesday, as the campaign entered its final stages ahead of the first round of voting on May 18.

Poland says Russia is trying to interfere in presidential election - Reuters www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Wim Wenders on Where the War in Europe Really Ended 80 Years Ago In a short film and in conversation, the German filmmaker ponders the meaning of freedom, the complacency of peace and the new insecurity from Russia’s war and Donald Trump.

Wim Wenders on Where the War in Europe Really Ended 80 Years Ago - NYT www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/m...

Allies seek deal on more Patriots for Kyiv before NATO summit, source says Ukraine's western allies are in discussions about supplying additional Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv and are aiming to reach an agreement before a NATO summit at the end of June, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Allies seek deal on more Patriots for Kyiv before NATO summit, source says - Reuters www.reuters.com/world/allies...

Avertizarea Ancom descrie o operatiune complexa tip Doppelganger care are caracteristici identice ca prezentare cu operatiuni de manipulare a informatiilor si influentare atribuite anterior Federației Ruse.

www.ancom.ro/avertizare-p...

Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88 After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.

Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88 - NYT www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/w...

🇷🇴 FM Hurezeanu will participate on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Council. On the agenda📄:

✅ RU aggression against #Ukraine

✅ the situation in the #MiddleEast, including #Syria

✅ #EU 🇪🇺-#Africa relations

✅Western Balkans

NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will travel to Paris, France, to attend a meeting of European leaders and Canada with Ukraine. nato.cmail19.com/t/r-e-thilkr...

Austria uncovers Russian disinformation campaign, security service says Austria's DSN domestic intelligence agency said on Monday it had uncovered an extensive Russian disinformation campaign centred around a Bulgarian national accused of spying and disseminating false information about Ukraine.

Austria uncovers Russian disinformation campaign, security service says - Reuters www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Kallas and Lammy: This moment of crisis demands closer UK-EU cooperation Britain may have left the EU, but when it comes to keeping our continent safe, Europe cannot afford to be less than the sum of our parts.

Kallas and Lammy: This moment of crisis demands closer UK-EU cooperation
Britain may have left the EU, but when it comes to keeping our continent safe, Europe cannot afford to be less than the sum of our parts. - Politico www.politico.eu/article/eu-u...

Germany’s Merz secures breakthrough on gargantuan spending plan The apparent deal with the Greens paves the way for up to €1 trillion in new spending for defense and infrastructure.

Germany’s Merz secures breakthrough on gargantuan spending plan
The apparent deal with the Greens paves the way for up to €1 trillion in new spending for defense and infrastructure. - Politico www.politico.eu/article/germ...

German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.

Breaking News: A court in Germany sentenced five people to prison over what was described as a plot to kidnap the health minister and destabilize the nation.

Three UK-based Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia Jury convicts Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanchev over alleged plots around Europe

Europe is actively being targeted by Russian hybrid activities. The only difference between now & the old Soviet active measures times is that they now have an entire digital information space a their disposal. But RU is not by any means infallible.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Can the Media’s Right to Pursue the Powerful Survive Trump’s Second Term? New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them.

Freedom of speech absolutists appear to have a clear strategy to control the information space and limit the freedom of speech of their contesters.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/m...

At Least 70 Killed as Syria’s Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists The skirmishes along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad and installed a transitional government.

At least 70 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight clashes between the new authorities in Syria and gunmen loyal to the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, a war monitor said, in the bloodiest skirmishes since the collapse of the Assad government.

Productive and insightful talks between 🇷🇴 FM Hurezeanu and 🇩🇰 EUM @Marie_Bjerre, with focus on the priorities of the future DK EU Council Presidency, next Semester.

Productive and focused 📞 between RO FM Emil Hurezeanu and UA FM Andrii Sybiha
@andrii_sybiha
. Reconfirmed 🇷🇴 solid&multidimensional support for 🇺🇦. Agreed to take further joint steps to strengthen coordination. RO UA cooperation is essential for the security and stability of the region.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Today, Europe took important steps to invest more in defence and speed up weapons production and deliveries.

The moment is now. Ukraine must get what it needs to defend itself.

There Are No More Red Lines Welcome to the Great Emboldening.

There Are No More Red Lines
Welcome to the Great Emboldening.
By Charlie Warzel in The Atlantic www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...