Valentina Shvartsman

Moscow-based journalist ( sometimes Forbes). Russia's foreign policy and beyond. RT ≠ endorsement

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OPINION: Hate is a powerful emotion which clouds our judgment and muddles our moral assessments. It leads to confirmation bias by which we accept only the facts that confirm our preexisting hatred.

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🧵1/9 A thread on PMC Wagner’s presence in Africa

Wagner has been active in Africa for years, and the RU gov’t recognizes the PMC’s presence in Mali and the Central African Republic. The aborted coup apparently sparked concerns in both countries.

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9/9 Turkey’s SADAT has reportedly been working in Libya and Somalia, but Erdoğan might consider tightening state control over PMCs before expanding its use on in Africa- especially after Prigozhin’s aborted insurrection.

More analysis here: https://t.co/PMN7M7m96h

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Hi there, it’s been a while. When I was in college, I used Twitter to complain about classes, homework and exams. After graduation I’ve deleted all those whining tweets, but somehow didn't use the platform to tell about my work and share my analysis. Guess it’s time to fix it!

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@IamObaidRahimi Obaidullah, hi! My name's Valentina Shvartsman, I'm a Russian reporter. Will you be available for a brief interview about the situation in Kabul? Please email me at [email protected] or [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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@shannonvo Hello Shannon! My name is Valentina, I am a reporter with the Sputnik news agency, Russia. I'm looking to speak with people on the Princess Diamond ship under quarantine. Would you agree to a brief interview? Please DM me. Many thanks in advance!

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@qtiepie Hello! My name is Valentina, I am a reporter with the Sputnik news agency, Russia. I'm looking to speak with people on the Princess Diamond ship under quarantine. Could we have a quick interview? Please DM me. Many thanks in advance!

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@Michell69821896 @PrincessCruises @clarehedger Hello Michelle. My name is Valentina, I am a reporter with the Sputnik news agency, Russia. I'm looking to speak with people on the Princess Diamond ship under quarantine and their relatives. Would you please agree to a brief interview? Please DM me. Many thanks in advance!