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Political analyst. EU/Eurasia focused. Working on (often inside) 🇺🇦 last 13y. Also, ex-journo, adepte pensée critique, méth. scientifique, humaniste. Lëtz 🇱🇺 zu Prag 🇨🇿 Fier frangin de @krysthal.bsky.social‬ Alle geäußerten Ansichten meine. RP=NO endors.

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'Stopped me cold': Ex-Trump insider reveals 'eyebrow-raising' reason for military meeting There may be a surprising reason why President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an in-person meeting of America's top military brass this week, according to a former Trump-world ...

Day #256

Big Beautiful Bill left AI restrictions to the states.

Now that AI is being used on generals in attendance. The general that put his hand to his forehead? What do you think will happen to him?

Stay outraged!
#proudblue

www.rawstory.com/trump-ai-sto...

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185 🇺🇦Ukrainian defenders and 20 🇺🇦 civilians have returned from russian captivity

Among the released servicemen are 2 officers, while the rest are privates and sergeants

“Our warriors were in Mariupol at Azovstal and at Chornobyl NPP Most of them had been in captivity since 2022” said the President

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Alexander Dobrindt: „Drohnen über Deutschland sind Warnsignal!“ Verdächtige Drohnen über Kieler Marinewerft und Klinikum. Behörden untersuchen gezielte Überflüge kritischer Infrastruktur.

Source www.bild.de/politik/inla...

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First time I’ve seen this reported in the press after rumours among experts: BILD reports/confirms there was a “mothership drone” over Germany which sent out smaller drones.
Which a) really points to a capable actor and
b) is concerning because it increases possible reach of these drones

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Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal? Photograph from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais / Câmara Municipal de Cascais A few days ago, the International Community InformNapalm published a significant article titled The Moscow Church in Ukraine: Who Financed It and Why It Remains a Weapon of the Kremlin And just a few days later, Portuguese society and Ukrainians residing temporarily or permanently in Portugal were stirred by news concerning the establishment of a new parish of the Russian Orthodox Church, commonly abbreviated as ROC, and officially known as the Moscow Patriarchate (MP), in one of the most renowned and prestigious towns in Portugal, Cascais.  Cascais is rightly regarded as the jewel of the Portuguese coast. However, it has “unexpectedly” become a hub for the “new Russians,” and so called “good Russians,” and not only oligarchs but also overt Putin supporters and, regrettably, politicians on the Kremlin’s payroll. Screenshot taken from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais / Câmara Municipal de Cascais The following is a translated quotation derived from the screenshot above: “The municipality of Cascais has today officially completed the transfer of a plot of land for the construction of a Russian Orthodox Church and auxiliary buildings under full ownership rights. The ceremony was attended by Bishop Nestor of  Korsun of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.” “Thus, Cascais will have the first Russian Orthodox Church in the country, which,  according to Bishop Nestor, “is a significant event for the entire Russian diaspora, not only in Portugal but worldwide, encompassing a broad spectrum of peoples.” Carlos Carreiras, the Mayor of Cascais. This photograph was taken from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais (Câmara Municipal de Cascais). “We hold the view that the development of Cascais is contingent upon respect for our collective identity and the integration of all those who have left their homeland and embraced this municipality as the foundation of their lives,” stated Carlos Carreiras , Mayor of Cascais. He underscored that the community encompasses representatives of 80% of the world’s nationalities and affirmed that this “integration of diverse cultures and faiths strengthens our resilience.” As reported in a widely circulated newspaper, “the Russian capital, ‘steeped in blood,’ has been expanding its presence in Portugal since 2012: an ally of Putin holds multi-million-pound investments in mansions and five-star hotels.” Such instances are not isolated, as Russian moneyed elites, ostensibly supporters of the “Russian world”, prefer to reside in comfortable, democratic Europe, bringing the ideology of Putinism with them. This is regrettable, yet it represents only part of the problem. The other half poses a greater threat to Europe. Russian agents, as well as agents of Russian influence who receive financial remuneration from the Kremlin, operate with ease throughout Europe. Portugal is no exception. Photograph: The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which commenced on 24 February 2022, has resulted in a wave of diplomatic expulsions in several countries, including Portugal. Journalist Rui Araujo This is merely a prelude; the main act is beginning now. According to reports, the Cascais City Council has approved the request of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Religious-Cultural Association “Luzortodoxia” for the construction of an Orthodox church on Rua Senhora dos Navegantes, Bairro dos Pescadores . As we can observe, the Russian Orthodox Church thrives in Europe, and naturally, in Portugal as well. This institution has, for decades, waged a political, economic, and ideological war not only against Ukraine but against the entire democratic world. This institution functions as a powerful channel for the dissemination of the ideology of the “Russian world.” Europeans have yet to fully grasp the dangers posed by this phenomenon; however, as one of the fundamental principles of jurisprudence states, ignorance of the law does not exempt one from criminal liability. The political lobbying and propagation of the Moscow Patriarchate’s ideas are directly financed by the Kremlin and Russian oligarchs affiliated with it. The Russian criminal underworld is also involved. The Kremlin constructs churches, maintains thousands of parishes, and advances its interests through local media and politicians. Thus, at present, the Kremlin is extending its influence primarily over the consciousness of the ordinary Portuguese citizen through the construction of yet another church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The narratives propagated by the Kremlin through the mouthpiece of the Russian Orthodox Church are nothing new, as the Kremlin has been pursuing this strategy for years.   Photograph: The Russian Orthodox Church located in the city of Port o At present, Moscow, represented by the Russian Church of dictator Putin, has secured a highly advantageous “prime location”, a plot of land measuring 1,593 square metres in the centre of Cascais, leased for an undisclosed number of years at a symbolic rent of 600 euros per month. (As of August 2025, standard rental prices, according to “Idealista” data, stand at 22.2 euros per square metre, which would amount to approximately 35,000 euros per month.) The information cited is taken from the official page of António Pinto Pereira , a prominent lawyer, university professor, and political figure. He is currently running as an independent candidate for the presidency of the Cascais City Council in the 2025 municipal elections, with the support of the  “NÓS, CIDADÃOS” (“WE, THE CITIZENS”) coalition. Precisely who among Portuguese politicians and influential figures stands behind these developments remains to be investigated and proven. However, as the Portuguese saying goes, “Logo se vê”, time will tell. P.S. By the way, if I were in the position of the Spanish authorities, I would pay close attention to this matter. The Orthodox Parish of Saint John Chrysostom (Archdiocese of Spain and Portugal, Moscow Patriarchate) , Paróquia Ortodoxa “São João Crisóstomo” (Arquidiocese de Espanha e Portugal, Patriarcado de Moscovo) , serves as the sole ecclesiastical structure for both Portugal and Spain. Follow  InformNapalm’s news section  for further updates, with more disclosures to come. Compiled specially for InformNapalm readership. Distribution and reprint with reference to the source is welcome! (Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0) . Subscribe to  InformNapalm social media pages . InformNapalm  does not receive any financial support from any country’s government or large donors. Only community volunteers and our readers help us to maintain the site. You can also become one of the community volunteers or support InformNapalm with your donations: Patreon BuyMeACoffee USDT TRC-20 : TUbRscbCFns4kvWbUnQRBow9ajxSXwxFJU Ethereum : 0xf8979c0e0f82EaF1E79704Eb10b750906868cb72 Bitcoin : bc1qj6nmqwc75tkwv5zuq4x8ljq94xwqp2msf5kyv3 The post Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal? appeared first on InformNapalm.org (English) .

Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal?
Photograph from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais / Câmara Municipal de Cascais
A few days ago, the International Community InformNapalm published a significant article t...

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Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal? Photograph from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais / Câmara Municipal de Cascais A few days ago, the International Community InformNapalm published a significant article titled The Moscow Church in Ukraine: Who Financed It and Why It Remains a Weapon of the Kremlin And just a few days later, Portuguese society and Ukrainians residing temporarily or permanently in Portugal were stirred by news concerning the establishment of a new parish of the Russian Orthodox Church, commonly abbreviated as ROC, and officially known as the Moscow Patriarchate (MP), in one of the most renowned and prestigious towns in Portugal, Cascais.  Cascais is rightly regarded as the jewel of the Portuguese coast. However, it has “unexpectedly” become a hub for the “new Russians,” and so called “good Russians,” and not only oligarchs but also overt Putin supporters and, regrettably, politicians on the Kremlin’s payroll. Screenshot taken from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais / Câmara Municipal de Cascais The following is a translated quotation derived from the screenshot above: “The municipality of Cascais has today officially completed the transfer of a plot of land for the construction of a Russian Orthodox Church and auxiliary buildings under full ownership rights. The ceremony was attended by Bishop Nestor of  Korsun of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.” “Thus, Cascais will have the first Russian Orthodox Church in the country, which,  according to Bishop Nestor, “is a significant event for the entire Russian diaspora, not only in Portugal but worldwide, encompassing a broad spectrum of peoples.” Carlos Carreiras, the Mayor of Cascais. This photograph was taken from the official website of the Municipal Council of Cascais (Câmara Municipal de Cascais). “We hold the view that the development of Cascais is contingent upon respect for our collective identity and the integration of all those who have left their homeland and embraced this municipality as the foundation of their lives,” stated Carlos Carreiras , Mayor of Cascais. He underscored that the community encompasses representatives of 80% of the world’s nationalities and affirmed that this “integration of diverse cultures and faiths strengthens our resilience.” As reported in a widely circulated newspaper, “the Russian capital, ‘steeped in blood,’ has been expanding its presence in Portugal since 2012: an ally of Putin holds multi-million-pound investments in mansions and five-star hotels.” Such instances are not isolated, as Russian moneyed elites, ostensibly supporters of the “Russian world”, prefer to reside in comfortable, democratic Europe, bringing the ideology of Putinism with them. This is regrettable, yet it represents only part of the problem. The other half poses a greater threat to Europe. Russian agents, as well as agents of Russian influence who receive financial remuneration from the Kremlin, operate with ease throughout Europe. Portugal is no exception. Photograph: The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which commenced on 24 February 2022, has resulted in a wave of diplomatic expulsions in several countries, including Portugal. Journalist Rui Araujo This is merely a prelude; the main act is beginning now. According to reports, the Cascais City Council has approved the request of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Religious-Cultural Association “Luzortodoxia” for the construction of an Orthodox church on Rua Senhora dos Navegantes, Bairro dos Pescadores . As we can observe, the Russian Orthodox Church thrives in Europe, and naturally, in Portugal as well. This institution has, for decades, waged a political, economic, and ideological war not only against Ukraine but against the entire democratic world. This institution functions as a powerful channel for the dissemination of the ideology of the “Russian world.” Europeans have yet to fully grasp the dangers posed by this phenomenon; however, as one of the fundamental principles of jurisprudence states, ignorance of the law does not exempt one from criminal liability. The political lobbying and propagation of the Moscow Patriarchate’s ideas are directly financed by the Kremlin and Russian oligarchs affiliated with it. The Russian criminal underworld is also involved. The Kremlin constructs churches, maintains thousands of parishes, and advances its interests through local media and politicians. Thus, at present, the Kremlin is extending its influence primarily over the consciousness of the ordinary Portuguese citizen through the construction of yet another church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The narratives propagated by the Kremlin through the mouthpiece of the Russian Orthodox Church are nothing new, as the Kremlin has been pursuing this strategy for years.   Photograph: The Russian Orthodox Church located in the city of Port o At present, Moscow, represented by the Russian Church of dictator Putin, has secured a highly advantageous “prime location”, a plot of land measuring 1,593 square metres in the centre of Cascais, leased for an undisclosed number of years at a symbolic rent of 600 euros per month. (As of August 2025, standard rental prices, according to “Idealista” data, stand at 22.2 euros per square metre, which would amount to approximately 35,000 euros per month.) The information cited is taken from the official page of António Pinto Pereira , a prominent lawyer, university professor, and political figure. He is currently running as an independent candidate for the presidency of the Cascais City Council in the 2025 municipal elections, with the support of the  “NÓS, CIDADÃOS” (“WE, THE CITIZENS”) coalition. Precisely who among Portuguese politicians and influential figures stands behind these developments remains to be investigated and proven. However, as the Portuguese saying goes, “Logo se vê”, time will tell. P.S. By the way, if I were in the position of the Spanish authorities, I would pay close attention to this matter. The Orthodox Parish of Saint John Chrysostom (Archdiocese of Spain and Portugal, Moscow Patriarchate) , Paróquia Ortodoxa “São João Crisóstomo” (Arquidiocese de Espanha e Portugal, Patriarcado de Moscovo) , serves as the sole ecclesiastical structure for both Portugal and Spain. Follow  InformNapalm’s news section  for further updates, with more disclosures to come. Compiled specially for InformNapalm readership. Distribution and reprint with reference to the source is welcome! (Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0) . Subscribe to  InformNapalm social media pages . InformNapalm  does not receive any financial support from any country’s government or large donors. Only community volunteers and our readers help us to maintain the site. You can also become one of the community volunteers or support InformNapalm with your donations: Patreon BuyMeACoffee USDT TRC-20 : TUbRscbCFns4kvWbUnQRBow9ajxSXwxFJU Ethereum : 0xf8979c0e0f82EaF1E79704Eb10b750906868cb72 Bitcoin : bc1qj6nmqwc75tkwv5zuq4x8ljq94xwqp2msf5kyv3 The post Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal? appeared first on InformNapalm.org (English) .

Russian Orthodox clergy or FSB agents operating within the territory of Portugal? #Ukraine

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Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era In wake of the Trump administration’s censorship threats, the actor re-established the Committee for the First Amendment with A-list support

Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era: the Committee for the First Amendment
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

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Russia modified its missiles to evade Ukrainian air defence – FT

Russia modified its missiles to evade Ukrainian air defence – FT www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

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Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports The U.S. will begin providing Ukraine with intelligence to support long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, marking the first time the Trump administration has approved such aid, ...

Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports
kyivindependent.com/trump-greenl...

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UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan A recently released 800-page cache of contracts and correspondence shows that Russia is helping China prepare its military for a potential invasion of Taiwan, according to an independent think tank that received the files and had them independently verified.

UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan
www.rferl.org/a/china-russ...

02.10.2025 09:33 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Vous ne lirez rien de plus jouissif et calmement furibard que cette réponse fleuve au travail de sagouin du pitoyable Erwan Seznec
Sans déconner, comment le type peut rester en poste après une telle démonstration de sa médiocrité, au mieux, ou de sa malhonnêteté, au pire ?…

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🇱🇹🇩🇪 Russia was preparing terrorist attacks in Poland, Lithuania and Germany using drones, as well as explosives hidden in tin cans, - Wyborcza.

GRU imported tins with food labels to Poland and planned a terrorist attack in Lodz. The same tin cans filled with explosives were found in Lithuania.

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French naval personnel board Russian shadow fleet tanker off their coast – photo

French naval personnel board Russian shadow fleet tanker off their coast – photo

www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

02.10.2025 09:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‼️ Russia plans to nationalize and sell off foreign assets under a new privatization mechanism in response to any European moves to seize Russian assets abroad, — Bloomberg.

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Sound on!

😍😍😍😍😊😊😊😊

#bluesky #nature #wildlife #animals

01.10.2025 05:35 — 👍 1025    🔁 161    💬 42    📌 12
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Baby beaver for everyone's timeline!

😍😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#bluesky #nature #animals #wildlife

01.10.2025 07:36 — 👍 1334    🔁 180    💬 44    📌 16
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It's the finishing touches that make all the difference!

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

#bluesky #cat #catday #animals #wildlife

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Baby donkey is very friendly!

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

#bluesky #animals #wildlife #nature

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Affaire Sarkozy-Kadhafi : la manipulation du « Point » Mediapart a recensé 20 erreurs et omissions dans un article de l’hebdomadaire, qui met en cause, ce 2 octobre, l’enquête de Mediapart dans l’affaire des financements libyens. Revue de détails.

Affaire Sarkozy-Kadhafi : la manipulation du « Point ».

Mediapart a recensé 20 erreurs et omissions dans un article de l’hebdomadaire, qui met en cause, ce 2 octobre, notre enquête dans l’affaire des financements libyens. Revue de détails.

C’est en accès libre.

blogs.mediapart.fr/fabrice-arfi...

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October 1, 2025 Last night, as the government barreled toward a shutdown, President Donald J.

Admin officials are making sure the shutdown doesn’t affect their own priorities.
😡They have prioritized the $20 billion bailout of #Argentina’s failing economy as essential, so it will proceed.
The bailout will help (Far) #rightwing leader Javier Milei, a Trump ally.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social

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L’hebdomadaire Le Point, condamné pour ses fake news dans les affaires Bygmalion ou Garrido-Corbiere, a publié une contre-enquête sur le travail de @mediapart.fr dans l’affaire libyenne.

@fabricearfi.bsky.social y a recensé pas moins de 20 erreurs. En accès libre👇
blogs.mediapart.fr/fabrice-arfi...

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Zelensky revealed he spoke with Trump about long-range weapons.

“We spoke with the US. We are very grateful to Trump for this dialogue. Last time we had a truly productive discussion. We talked about long-range weapon systems. We’ll see — everything will depend on his decision. It’s important.”

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Investigating whether Stephen Miller's speech at Charlie Kirk memorial included Nazi subtext Miller allegedly "plagiarized" from Adolf Hitler's propaganda chief, Joseph Goebbels.

It's #UNBELIEVABLE
#Miller is #Krasnov's #Goebbels everything that is ever said by him is #Hateful

www.snopes.com/news/2025/09...

02.10.2025 08:14 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 5    📌 1
Ukraine’s Drone Warning to West: Victory Depends on Escaping China’s Grip Kyiv fears its war-winning innovation can be remotely disabled by Beijing as Western industrial aid stalls.

Ukraine’s Drone Warning to West: Victory Depends on Escaping China’s Grip - www.kyivpost.com/post/61274

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Ukraine’s Drone Warning to West: Victory Depends on Escaping China’s Grip Kyiv fears its war-winning innovation can be remotely disabled by Beijing as Western industrial aid stalls.

Ukraine fears its war-winning innovation can be remotely disabled by China as Western industrial aid stalls.

www.kyivpost.com/post/61274

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a man and a woman are laying in bed with the words eh ben on the top ALT: a man and a woman are laying in bed with the words eh ben on the top
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Je me souviens d'un temps où les syndicats se battaient pour des avancées sociales.
Aujourd'hui ils se battent pour "qu'il n'y ait pas de recul pour les travailleurs"...

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EUROPE'S BOUNDLESS LACK OF SELF-PRESERVATION
Mar 2017: Chinese company acquired 1,042 km Baltic Sea internet cables connecting Estonia, Finland, and Sweden.
Jun 2017: China's law forcing all companies to "cooperate" with state intelligence took effect.
2025: China still listening

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@sebmeinbach is following 19 prominent accounts