Olga Adolfovna Kiriy, the Russia Today documentary producer behind a multitude of propaganda films portraying Ukraine as a ‘fascist’ state and legitimising Russia’s brutal invasion, has now been added to the EU sanctions list. Propaganda is not journalism, and disinformation has a price.
‼️Le parlement européen vient de voter ce jour une résolution en faveur de la mise sous sanctions européennes de la propagandiste du Kremlin Xenia Fedorova. Un amendement avait été annoncé et a été défendu par la députée française au parlement🇪🇺@NathalieLoiseau. #Europe#France
‼️Le parlement européen vient de voter ce jour une résolution en faveur de la mise sous sanctions européennes de la propagandiste du Kremlin Xenia Fedorova. Un amendement avait été annoncé et a été défendu par la députée française au parlement🇪🇺@NathalieLoiseau. #Europe#France
Lettre ouverte à Xenia Fedorova @xfedorova
Madame,
Vous affirmez régulièrement défendre la liberté d'expression en France. Vous avez même intitulé votre livre Bannie : Liberté d'expression sous condition. Pourtant, une question demeure : pourquoi votre combat semble-t-il s'arrêter aux frontières de la Russie ?
Vous expliquez être victime de censure en France. Pourtant, vous disposez d'une tribune régulière sur des médias nationaux à forte audience comme CNews, Europe 1 et le Journal du Dimanche. Vous publiez des livres, participez à des conférences et êtes invitée sur de nombreux plateaux de télévision. Difficile d'y voir le sort réservé à une personne réduite au silence.
Mais puisque vous faites de la liberté d'expression votre cheval de bataille, pourquoi ne vous entend-on jamais dénoncer la situation en Russie ?
Pourquoi ne vous entend-on pas défendre les journalistes russes emprisonnés pour avoir critiqué la guerre en Ukraine ?
Pourquoi ne vous entend-on pas protester contre les médias indépendants fermés, les rédactions dissoutes, les journalistes contraints à l'exil ou poursuivis pour avoir diffusé des informations contraires à la ligne du Kremlin ?
Pourquoi ne vous entend-on pas défendre les citoyens russes condamnés pour un simple message sur les réseaux sociaux ?
Selon les classements internationaux de la liberté de la presse, la France se situe parmi les démocraties où les médias restent largement libres, tandis que la Russie figure parmi les pays les plus mal classés au monde. En Russie, des journalistes sont poursuivis pénalement, emprisonnés ou forcés à l'exil pour leurs opinions. (Wikipédia)
La liberté d'expression n'est pas le droit d'être invité partout tout en se prétendant censuré. La liberté d'expression consiste aussi à défendre ceux qui n'ont plus de voix.
Or, lorsque des journalistes russes sont arrêtés, lorsque des médias indépendants sont fermés, lorsque des opposants sont emprisonnés ou poussés à l'exil, votre silence est assourdissant.
Dès lors, une interrogation légitime s'impose : défendez-vous réellement la liberté d'expression comme principe universel, ou seulement la liberté de diffuser un récit favorable au Kremlin ?
Car la liberté d'expression n'est crédible que lorsqu'elle s'applique à tout le monde, y compris à ceux qui critiquent le pouvoir russe.
Sans cela, ce n'est plus un combat pour la liberté. C'est un combat pour un camp.
P.S. La prochaine fois que vous parlerez de liberté d'expression, essayez donc de regarder du côté de Moscou plutôt que de Paris. Vous y trouverez un combat autrement plus utile.
Laissez mon pays tranquille.
#FedorovaGoHome
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‼️Le parlement européen vient de voter ce jour une résolution en faveur de la mise sous sanctions européennes de la propagandiste du Kremlin Xenia Fedorova. Un amendement avait été annoncé et a été défendu par la députée française au parlement🇪🇺@NathalieLoiseau. #Europe#France
You know, time flies.
In roughly 2.5 years, there is an increasingly real chance that the FBI will finally have some very serious questions about U.S. citizen Alexandra Jost’s direct service to the Russian state in its war of aggression.
EU sanctions are already a reality.
And there is no guarantee that, in the longer run, the Kremlin will still have spare money to bankroll these hordes of online grifters who cannot find a place in their own Western countries and instead choose to stain their hands up to the elbows with blood as dumb cheerleaders for the Kremlin’s war.
And that is when Sasha may finally meet Russia as it exists in real life, not the propaganda slop paid for by Russia Today.
During an audience with His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians, I spoke about the consequences of Russian attacks against Ukraine, including the damage to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. We discussed the need to strengthen sanctions pressure on Russia, the situation on the frontline, and diplomatic work with partners.
We also spoke about Ukraine’s European integration and the development of defense cooperation. I thank Belgium for its solidarity with our people and its continued support.
@MonarchieBe
We all see that Putin is now relying on one last thing: constant missile attacks. He has ballistic missiles. So we need anti-ballistic capabilities.
We’ve done a lot to defend against drones, and our interception rate is above 90 percent. That is a serious achievement. We are also defending against cruise missiles. But Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem.
Our anti-ballistic coalition – all the countries that are part of it – must demonstrate full capability and deliver real results – better this year.
By this winter, we should already see concrete outcomes from our joint work on anti-ballistic defense.
From a speech at the 35th UDCG meeting. (1/3)
Yesterday, I raised two urgent issues with Mark Rutte. The first is the number of unmanned ground vehicles. The second is long-range artillery ammunition. Right now, there is not enough of either. We need both urgently.
The funding being allocated for this is not enough. The quantities Europe is producing are not enough. What the Ukrainian army is receiving is not enough. But we can increase all of this. The capacity is there.
From a speech at the 35th UDCG meeting. (2/3)
Today, the Ukrainian army is effectively the main army in Europe that can deter and resist large-scale aggression over a long period of time. And after this war, this must remain the case.
The existence of such an army should help prevent any future aggressive moves by Putin. That is why we need to start thinking now about how to provide the funding the Ukrainian army will need in the years ahead.
If we want Europe to have the strongest army, one that can truly respond to any threat, this is only possible with long-term cooperation with Ukraine and long-term support for the Ukrainian army. This is a realistic new security architecture for Europe.
From a speech at the 35th UDCG meeting. (3/3)
Ahead of the European Council meeting, we discussed with António Costa @eucopresident and Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen further steps on Ukraine’s path toward accession to the European Union and coordinated our positions. It is important to open the remaining five negotiating clusters in the near future. We also expect to receive the first tranche from the EU financial support package soon in order to strengthen our defense.
Special attention was paid to security cooperation and our work with the European Union on an agreement in the Drone Deal format. We also discussed defense support for Ukraine, above all strengthening air defense and protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
I am grateful to the leaders for their support and readiness to work together for the common security of both Ukraine and all of Europe.
Nein, Herr @_CStocker.
The Prosecutor General and the judges of the @IntlCrimCourt and the Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression—which will soon begin operations—must speak to Putin and his henchmen.
No one else.
⛽ Moscow residents have reportedly begun stockpiling gasoline, according to multiple social media reports. The photo shows a Gazprom Neft gas station in Northern Izmaylovo. - ASTRA
Dear Ukrainian Armed Forces @DefenceU, we love you.
You are accomplishing on your own what the allied forces should have helped you achieve since 2022.
Moscow Refinery in Kapotnya covers 40% of Moscow’s fuel needs and 70% of regional demand for gasoline and jet fuel.
Amazing job!
During our meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis @kmitsotakis, I briefed him in detail on the frontline situation and the consequences of Russian attacks against Ukraine. I spoke about the G7 Summit meetings, agreements, and diplomatic efforts to bring peace closer. We paid special attention to Ukraine’s EU accession. After the opening of the first negotiating cluster, opening the remaining five clusters as soon as possible is a priority.
I am grateful to Greece for all the military assistance already provided and for its contribution to the PURL program. One of the most important tasks is to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and expand our anti-ballistic capabilities.
It was a great pleasure to meet and talk yesterday with Iryna Terekh, 34, CEO & CTO of Fire Point, the leading Ukrainian defense company that is achieving terrific feats with its drones and Flamingo missiles.
6,000 employees in 2026 vs 20 in 2023: this is Ukraine.
Слава Україні!