Why has Russia since 1991 been so committed to push, provoke and challenge internationally recognised borders? Read the Commentary by Martin Kragh: sceeus.se/en/publication…

17 September 1939, 600,000 Soviet troops, thousands of tanks and aircraft crossed Poland's eastern borders. The Kremlin propaganda said they came to "liberate Belarussian and Ukrainian peasants," but only because it sounded better than "unprovoked invasion."

Four years ago today, Marfa Rabkova, one of our bravest human rights defenders, was unjustly imprisoned. She was sentenced to 14 years and 9 months simply for standing up for what’s right. No one should suffer like this for their bravery. She must be released immediately.

Qatar to transfer 24 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine - Bild citing sources Qatar has decided to join arms supplies to Kyiv as part of a deal with the German government: Doha will hand over half of its stock of German howitzers and in return will receive new vehicles

On 17 September 1939, the Soviet Red Army invaded Poland, joining Nazi Germany's earlier attack. This was part of the secret Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence, a dark moment of Russia's past that drives its war

NEW!!! Still no new announcement on Ukraine’s request to strike back deep inside russia, State Dept says. “How do you expect Ukraine to win this war with one hand tied behind?” — I asked DoS Spox 👇🏻👇🏻

Ranking Members Rep. Gregory Meeks Congressman Bill Keating led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging the inclusion of critical assistance for Ukraine in the upcoming Continuing Resolution, which is vital not only for Ukraine’s victory, but for US national security.

Leaked Records Detail Vast Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Ukraine, EU rferl.org/a/russia-ukrai…

So amazing — and still totally surreal — to join friends on Capitol Hill today for the “welcome to freedom” event. But so many others remain behind in Putin’s gulag. We must not rest until they are free and at home with their families too.

Today, Chair Senator Ben Cardin hosted a bipartisan event with Vladimir Kara-Murza, lawmakers, #HumanRights advocates, and Biden administration officials to renew the call for the release of political prisoners in Russia & support those fighting for democracy. Read➡️foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

Polish President Andrzej Duda drew parallels between Soviet aggression in 1939 and Russia’s war against Ukraine He likened the Soviet atrocities in Katyn to the war crimes committed by Russia in Bucha euromaidanpress.com/2024/09/17/pol…

Notice russia's silence after Ukraine's devastating strike in Tver. Compare that to how loudly they threaten when the West is about to increase support. Understand that Ukraine's strength terrifies them; Western weakness emboldens them. Stop letting them dictate our policy.

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Professor Timothy Snyder delivers a poignant speech at the hearing organized by the US Helsinki Commission: “Another idea that the Russians have that we’ve accepted is that it’s normal (...) for ballistic missiles to rain down on the city [Kyiv](...) but it’s somehow not normal

Estonia opens military center near the Russian border to expand accommodation for allies thedefensepost.com/2024/09/20/est…

My colleague (now I can call him that way), Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) Senior Fellow Edward Lucas about the fact that Europe does not have a proper deterrence to Russian hybrid aggression. I could add - a progress since 2014 but very slow. cepa.org/article/gettin…

Remembering the Mass Flight of 1944 estosite.org/estonian-herit… #Estonia #Sovietcrimes

Baltic Way –  Black Ribbon Day Commemorated in Washington, DC vabaeestisona.com/baltic-way-bla… #BalticWay #BalticWay35 #BlackRibbonDay

Black Ribbon Day and the Baltic Way vabaeestisona.com/black-ribbon-d… #BalticWay #BalticWay35 #BlackRibbonDay