New York 23.09.2025 “We must ask whether the current United Nations is really fulfilling the role it was originally expected to play.” — Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan. He pointed out that responsibility for the UN’s most important function — the maintenance of international peace and security — rests with the Security Council. He…
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EU XIX package of anti-Russian sanctions
Brussels 19.09.2025 “Today we proposed to Member States the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. In it, we target key sectors sustaining Russia’s war effort” reads the press-relase of the European external action service. Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law. So we're increasing the pressure. With our…
EU professors of propaganda
Brussels 17.09.2025 A bombshell MCC Brussels (@MCC_Brussels) new report reveals that the European Union’s Jean Monnet Programme, ostensibly an academic initiative, is in fact a taxpayer-funded, global propaganda network designed to embed pro-EU narratives, quash dissent, and shape public opinion far beyond the classroom. This program, part of Erasmus+, funnels an estimated €25 million of…
EU-UA: common approach to displaced
Brussels 16.09.2025 Today the Council agreed on a common framework for displaced Ukrainians to ensure a sustainable return and reintegration into Ukraine, when conditions allow, as well as a gradual transition to other residence statuses for those eligible, the EU Council press release reads. 🇪🇺 Council adopts recommendation on the transition away from temporary protection…
EU can’t ban Russian tourists
Brussels 16.09.2025 The European Union cannot completely ban visas for Russians; the decision is made by the authorities of EU member states, Brunner said. He added that the EC sees an increase in the number of visas issued to Russians in some EU countries and is in dialogue with them. Greece and several other EU…
NATO launches “Eastern Sentry”
Brussels 12.09.2025 Today NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich held a joint press conference to outline NATO’s response to the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones two days earlier. Mr. Rutte announced the launch of “Eastern Sentry,” a military activity aimed to bolster NATO’s posture…
MEPs outcast Eurosceptic views
12.09.2025 Strasbourg At September Plenary the European Parliament voted on a non-legislative report entitled “Stock-taking of the European Elections 2024 (reference INI 2025/2012). While presented as a reflection on the conduct of the elections, the text amounts to an attempt by the EU’s political establishment to discredit opposition voices and centralise control over Europe’s democratic…
EU condemns Russian drone attack
Brussels 10.09.2025 “We condemn in the strongest terms the intentional violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones, which took place on 10 September. This aggressive and reckless act is part of a serious escalation by Russia. It threatens the security of EU citizens, regional stability and international peace” reads the…
SOTEU: Israel support on hold
Strasbourg 10.09.2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen turned away from with her initial pro-Israel stance and announced plans to impose sanctions and a partial trade suspension over the military campaign in Gaza. Ursula von der Leyen: "The Commission will do all that it can do on its own. We will put our bilateral…
EU-UA: Coalition of the Willing readiness
Brussels 04.09.2025 “Today I was in Paris, where we just had the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing” reads the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen statement. “We discussed security guarantees for Ukraine. And it was a crucial meeting, because we all know that what is at stake is the future…
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