Thinking about Count Binface.
Can anyone think of another example of a comedy performer, faced with a corrupt political situation, who rose to the occasion and came to the rescue of his country in its hour of greatest need?
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Nick in Moldova
@Brit_In_Moldova@toot.community
mastodon 4.7.3Londoner who has moved to Chisinau in Moldova.
Currently a graphic artist by trade. Previously IT Capacity Planner.
Mainly commenting on Moldova Matters, and the war in Ukraine.
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Seems about right.
They seek him here!
They seek him there!
Those MAGA's seek him everywhere!
Is he in Heaven? Is he in Hell?
That damned elusive McConnell!
Wildberries is often called the Russian Amazon. Here's a search I did for drones there. Cost is thousands of Euros, examples here can carry 10 kg. This stuff is supplied by "charities", and sent to the front line.
Loads of other military equipment there too.
A tired, senile old fool, rotting from the inside out.
An embodiment of physical, mental decay and corruption.
#Moldova:
Old Orhei on the eve of Easter.
https://www.moldpres.md/eng/stiri-in-imagini/photo-gallery-old-orhei-on-eve-of-easter
Lots of great photos!
I know it's a long shot, but we are looking for a good home for Marta, a rescue dog here in Moldova. She is fully vaccinated, and has a "pet passport" good for the EU.
An absolutely delightful character, who really enjoys playing with children!
Video in the replies
She will bring joy to any home lucky enough to have her.
The role of TikTok in European electoral corruption.
Also X.
And they are blocking access to the data that would let democracies defend against these attacks.
Ouch.
Beijing wants to pay domestic Russian prices for Russian gas. This is x5 times lower than what Beijing currently pays for Russian gas ($258 old price, they want $50)
Xi has Putin over a barrel.
https://www.saratoga-foundation.org/p/kitaizatsiya-china-in-russia-newsletter-3d8
So...
Trump clearly needs the Gulf States onside.
What does he say to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ?
'He didn't think he'd be kissing my ass'
Stumpy fingered vulgarian indeed.
Bone spurs, meet Bone Saws.
Viva Moldova!
As Russian progress in Ukraine slows to a crawl, frustration is mounting among warbloggers about why Russia isn't yet 'fighting for real'.
(They seem to have no idea how weak their country really is now).
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Cristian Cantar cover recent Russian propaganda antics in Moldova. With particular focus on their attempts to reinstall dependence on Russian energy.
Not like they have any to export in the first place.
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Russia doubles personal income tax.
Another great thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
Covering important news that never seems to reach the mainstream outlets. And you can trust it.
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Dodgy Russian officers use AI to fake "flag sticking" and claim false advances and territorial gains. As usual, it's often easy to spot the fakery.
Fuel shortages are crippling Russian troops, particularly the many, many who have provided their own vehicles.
Civilians are gouging soldiers by selling them fuel for personal vehicles, generators, chainsaws, and other equipment at five to six times the usual price.
he energy situation in Crimea is steadily worsening as Ukrainian drones systematically destroy power facilities across the peninsula.
Russian war bloggers call for a Stalin style purge of the army, mainly for reporting success while doing nothing of substance.
A new newsletter from David Smith who brings you Moldova Matters.
https://moldovaresilience.substack.com/p/introducing-the-resilience-brief
The Resilience Brief covers people and organisations that work to defend democracy but rarely make the news.
Highly recommended.
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https://skyview.social/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fcristiancantir.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mrczg2cmdk2b&viewtype=unroll
How does Transnistrian propaganda portray Ukrainians in the region? Separatist authorities have released a video about the history of Ukrainians, full of Soviet / Kremlin mythology on World War II. There is absolutely nothing about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQwFWLLwjG8
Steve Rosenberg of the BBC, reports from Moscow.
As usual a concise, insightful report.
Russian newspapers assess the impact of Wildberries strikes, VERY high inflation is expected, mainly driven by fuel prices.
Drone attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries: reaction in the Russian press
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https://skyview.social/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fchriso-wiki.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mrakuur3d42k&viewtype=unroll
The sight of more burning warehouses has prompted angry denunciations from Russian warbloggers of the "bureaucratic pimples" who are allegedly sabotaging air defences. Anti-drone mobile fire teams, in particular, are said to be in disarray.
Seems about right...
Rehabilitation of the Cantemir–Falciu railway between Moldova and Romania nearing completion after successful infrastructure testing
Russians in Ukraine complain that they are outnumbered.
Seems about right...
Also Putin has found a clever way to improve his poll numbers!
Apparently his goons, sorry, pollsters, turn up at your door, with pen and paper , and ask if you support Putin.
This results in significantly more approval.
So, How well did Putin do in China?
https://www.moldovamatters.md/p/drone-flies-the-length-of-moldova
Great round-up of recent events in Moldova.
Drone incursions, CEO level resignations over Eurovision, Putin's noisy meddling in Transnistria, and more.
The always insightful Paul Warburg.
The Russian banking crisis has arrived.
Bad loans are 11%, (10 is considered the threshold).
I loved his reference to a Putin "Special Financial Operation!"
Russian papers report that their banks have a liquidity crisis, now.
And that inflation experienced by ordinary Russian is about 3 times the official figure.
As usual, Steve Rosenberg is essential viewing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vXOxWuY35c
Soviet spies flagged young Boris Johnson as a potential UK leader in the 1980s — then wrote him off as a ‘manic self-promoter’
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/07/03/soviet-spies-flagged-young-boris-johnson-as-a-potential-uk-leader-in-the-1980s-then-wrote-him-off-as-a-manic-self-promoter
According to the dossier, a “manic self-promoter such as Johnson can’t really be taken seriously as a candidate for any deep and lasting intelligence connection.”
https://anneapplebaum.substack.com/p/trump-doesnt-remember-what-hes-done
European leaders remember how Donald Trump insulted them. They remember his tariffs, his boorish treatment of the Ukrainian president, his insults to their soldiers.
Everyone remembers these things & has drawn conclusions, except, apparently, Donald Trump.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-yanks-millions-from-catholic-charities-amid-pope-feud/
Trump Yanks Millions From Catholic Charities Amid Pope Feud.
OK, so explain to me like I'm six years old.
Why does ANYONE consider this evil, spiteful, selfish piece of monkey poop a Christian?
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Handy thread on citizenship shenanigans in Moldova.
https://polandwatch.substack.com/p/europe-wants-ukraine-close-but-fears
Europe wants Ukraine’s army, drone technology, defense manufacturing capacity and strategic depth against Russia. It does not want unresolved territorial conflict, permanent confrontation with Moscow, massive reconstruction costs.
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@zebulonmysterioso@mas.to
Plus there's a small tiny almost extinct spark of decency in, err, the Mekon.
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@zebulonmysterioso@mas.to
Ridiculous comparison.
The Mekon really was a genius!
https://www.moldpres.md/eng/politics/moldovan-president-celebrates-birthday-1
President Maia Sandu is celebrating her birthday on May 24. The head of state turns 54.
Maia Sandu is the first female president of Moldova and is serving her 2nd term, she's the first to serve 2 consecutive terms.
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Russian war bloggers are not impressed with Putin's claims.
"Our officers from the Special Military Operation are telling me completely different information. Can you imagine, Vladimir Vladimirovich?"
**** me.
Many Russians would like to be governed by Trump.
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@randahl
Does anyone outside of America buy their cars? I thought they were still widely viewed as gas guzzling junk. Heavy inefficient expensive to run and unreliable.
Link has translation included.
Former President of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, found guilty of multiple instances of fraud. 19 years in prison.
American friends please take note...
Time for a musical break!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twTI-rNACWo
What shall we do with the drunken Hegseth?
- YouTube
Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air
Ukraine’s battlefield surge of robots now features airdrops and beach assaults.
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@nichni@mastodonapp.uk
Black swan implies rare....
The reluctance of Christians to call out those who call themselves Christian but show no sign of following the teachings of Jesus seems to be the rule rather than the exception.
Corrupt Russian officers are one of the things that weaken the Russian army, and enable Ukrainian victory.
Ukrainian Embroidery Shirt Day in Chisinau; Ambassador of Ukraine to Moldova: “A symbol of our identity that not even Russian aggression can destroy”