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  1. Europe Uses Peace Talk to Build Military Strength

    Analyst Alexey Anpilogov says Europe is using peace rhetoric and talks with Russia to gain time for military…
    #Europe #EU #AlexeyAnpilogov #KajaKallas #militarybuildup #moscow #Negotiations #peacetalks #Russia #Ukraineconflict
    europesays.com/europe/42500/

  2. walknews.com/1295471/ EUは6月か7月に第21弾の対ロシア制裁措置を準備している。新たな措置は銀行、軍事供給業者、影の艦隊、盗まれたウクライナ産穀物を販売する企業に打撃を与えると予想されている。この政策はモスクワの戦争経済に対する圧力をさらに強めることになるだろう。 #EU #ロシア #制裁 #ウクライナ #Ukraine #UkraineConflict

  3. Earth's Glow Flickers: Satellites Reveal Nighttime Light's Turbulent Pulse

    New satellite data reveals nighttime light flickers, showing dimming in areas like Ukraine and Syria during conflicts. This changes how we see global events.

    #NighttimeLight, #SatelliteData, #UkraineConflict, #GlobalEvents, #HumanActivity

    newsletter.tf/nighttime-light-

  4. Nighttime light in conflict zones like Ukraine has dimmed significantly, showing a clear impact from the ongoing Russian invasion. This is a new way to see global events.

    #NighttimeLight, #SatelliteData, #UkraineConflict, #GlobalEvents, #HumanActivity
    newsletter.tf/nighttime-light-

  5. Crude oil storage tanks in Primorsk, Russia, continue to burn following drone strikes by Ukraine yesterday morning. #OOTT #UkraineConflict

  6. A Polish judge has ruled that a Russian archaeologist may be extradited to Ukraine for trial. This decision underscores the ongoing legal ramifications of the conflict. #LegalProceedings #UkraineConflict

  7. NATO Scrambles F-16 Fighter Jets After Russian Drone Attack

    NATO member Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets in response to a Russian drone attack on Friday, the country’s…
    #NATO #OTAN #Europe #Europa #EU #drone #dronestrikes #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #russianairforce #RussianAirstrikes #Ukraine #UkraineConflict #Ukraine-RussianBorder
    europesays.com/2674534/

  8. Mỹ đã cảnh báo EU "đừng động tới" các tài sản Nga bị đóng băng, theo tiết lộ của Thủ tướng Ba Lan. Động thái này xuất hiện trong bối cảnh căng thẳng tiếp tục leo thang trong cuộc xung đột Nga - Ukraine ngày 17/12. Washington lo ngại việc sử dụng tài sản này để hỗ trợ Ukraine có thể vi phạm luật pháp quốc tế và gây bất ổn tài chính toàn cầu. #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #UkraineConflict #TàiSảnNga #ChiếnSựUkraine #ChiếnTranhNgaUkraine #QuốcTế #Mỹ #EU

    vtcnews.vn/dien-bien-chien-su-

  9. Mỹ đã cảnh báo EU "đừng động tới" các tài sản Nga bị đóng băng, theo tiết lộ của Thủ tướng Ba Lan. Động thái này xuất hiện trong bối cảnh căng thẳng tiếp tục leo thang trong cuộc xung đột Nga - Ukraine ngày 17/12. Washington lo ngại việc sử dụng tài sản này để hỗ trợ Ukraine có thể vi phạm luật pháp quốc tế và gây bất ổn tài chính toàn cầu. #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #UkraineConflict #TàiSảnNga #ChiếnSựUkraine #ChiếnTranhNgaUkraine #QuốcTế #Mỹ #EU

    vtcnews.vn/dien-bien-chien-su-

  10. Patrik Baab Exposes How War Propaganda Ruined Media and Free Speech

    How War Propaganda Destroyed Media Freedom: Insights from the Ukraine War

    In the midst of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the phrase “war propaganda destroyed media freedom” resonates more than ever. German journalist and author Patrik Baab, who has reported from both sides of the frontline in Ukraine, argues compellingly that pervasive propaganda has undermined the credibility of Western media and stifled freedom of expression.

    Drawing from his experiences on the ground and his new book, “Propaganda-Presse: Wie uns Medien und Lohnschreiber in Kriege treiben” (translated as “Propaganda Press: How Media and Paid Writers Drive Us into Wars”), Baab highlights how media outlets have shifted from objective reporting to anti-factual narratives that prioritize emotional manipulation over truth. This shift, he contends, is not accidental but driven by structural issues within the industry, including ownership biases, precarious working conditions, and intense NATO propaganda efforts. As war propaganda destroyed media freedom, the public is left with a distorted view of reality, where critical voices are silenced and alternative perspectives are marginalized.

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    Baab’s firsthand observations in Ukraine reveal a stark disconnect between on-the-ground realities and media coverage. He describes an “apocalyptic blindness” in Western reporting, where the risk of nuclear escalation in central Europe is ignored, and the dire living conditions of average Ukrainians are omitted. The prehistory of the war, including events dating back to 2014, is systematically excluded. Baab references former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s statement that the conflict began not in February 2022 but with the 2014 Maidan coup, a point rarely acknowledged in mainstream outlets. This omission, he argues, serves to perpetuate a narrative that justifies continued escalation without questioning the moral hazards involved, such as the hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides.

    One of the core arguments in Baab’s analysis is the failure of media to adhere to basic journalistic principles, like presenting both sides of a story. This lapse contributes directly to how war propaganda destroyed media freedom, as outlets prioritize war continuation over balanced coverage. Baab identifies five key reasons for this degradation: ownership structures, working conditions, journalist education, NATO propaganda, and digitalization. Starting with ownership, he notes that privately owned media allow proprietors to dictate political lines, while public broadcasters in Germany are influenced by politicians on supervisory boards. This proximity to power ensures that editorial decisions align with transatlantic agendas, sidelining dissenting reporters.

    ©Duna Press IA- war propaganda, media freedom, Ukraine conflict

    Working conditions exacerbate the problem. Many journalists operate as freelancers or on short-term contracts, making them dependent on editors who demand conformity. Paid per line or broadcast minute, they produce content that pleases bosses often tied to transatlantic organizations or political parties. Baab draws from his experience at North German public TV, where management careers hinge on political favor, creating a culture of compliance. This environment fosters self-censorship, where war propaganda destroyed media freedom by discouraging investigative reporting that might challenge official narratives.

    Education and social selection in journalism further entrench biases. In Germany, aspiring journalists must complete unpaid internships in expensive cities like Munich or Hamburg, leading to a predominance of upper-class individuals. Baab observes that his colleagues were often children of dentists or managers, bringing elite perspectives that overlook lower-class viewpoints. These classes, he points out, benefit from war through investments in military companies, yet frame their support as humanitarian aid to “poor Ukrainians against bad Russians.” This class bias reinforces how war propaganda destroyed media freedom, as media narratives reflect the interests of the powerful rather than the public.

    NATO’s propaganda machinery plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem. Baab cites outdated figures from the Pentagon, which employed 27,000 public relations staff with a $5 billion budget, indicating the scale of influence operations. NATO’s approach goes beyond disseminating information; it employs “cognitive warfare” to reshape thinking patterns, emphasizing emotions like Russophobia over rational analysis. This strategy ensures that war propaganda destroyed media freedom by overwhelming editors with pre-packaged narratives they lack the resources to counter. Baab emphasizes that journalists must be on the ground to uncover truths, as online information is filtered by private companies and intelligence services.

    Digitalization compounds these issues on both production and consumption sides. Tech giants like Google and Amazon control information markets, deciding what content is visible through upload filters influenced by secret services. This privatization of information flow undermines freedom of expression, as Baab argues: reality is not fully represented online. On the consumption end, smartphones deliver news in fragmented, distracted moments—while commuting or walking—forcing media to prioritize personalization and emotionalization over depth. This superficiality aligns perfectly with propaganda goals, further illustrating how war propaganda destroyed media freedom in the digital age.

    The Multi-Layered Nature of the Conflict

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    Baab divides the Ukraine war into three levels: the frontline battles, global economic warfare, and the propaganda war. On the frontline, Russian advances and Ukrainian casualties—estimated at 1.7 million dead or missing by leaked Ukrainian general staff documents—receive scant attention. Economic sanctions against Russia have failed, yet Western elites persist with them, a sign of “mental madness” in Baab’s view. The propaganda layer, where media participate actively, labels critics as “Putin propagandists.” Baab himself has been smeared this way, including false Wikipedia claims that he acted as a poll watcher for Putin during 2022 referenda—a falsehood disproven in court but perpetuated by intelligence-linked editing.

    This framing extends to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which Baab renames “government-organized non-governmental organizations” (GONGOs). In Germany alone, over 300 such entities, funded by the state, target dissenters who challenge government or NATO narratives. Embedded in broader ideological apparatuses like schools, universities, think tanks, and churches, these groups maintain cultural hegemony. Young academics, forming an “academic precariat” on short-term contracts, produce propaganda to secure employment, aligning with corrupted transatlantic elites tied to organizations like the German Marshall Fund or Soros foundations.

    Public Perception vs. Media Narratives

    Despite heavy propaganda, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lacks public credibility, yet media bolster his image. Baab notes that average Germans desire peace but are “sleeping into the abyss” due to belief in government narratives. Media create a “fake opinion” divorced from public sentiment, as evidenced by Baab’s successful public discussions and book readings. He warns that the political class’s survival depends on war continuation; peace would expose their lies, leading to a legitimacy crisis.

    As the war nears its end, Baab predicts elites will escalate anti-Russian emotions or craft new narratives to avoid accountability. Politicians, journalists, and academics are trapped in their deceptions, as Upton Sinclair’s quote illustrates: it’s hard to understand something when one’s salary depends on misunderstanding it. Fact-checkers, far from objective, merely police narratives against government propaganda, never venturing to war zones.

    The Sabotage of Peace and the Need for Alternatives

    ©Duna Press IA- war propaganda, media freedom, Ukraine conflict

    Baab concurs with accounts of Western sabotage of peace efforts, such as Boris Johnson’s intervention in the 2022 Istanbul talks, confirmed by sources in London and Kyiv. Early peace processes post-invasion yielded results but were derailed, with media lying by omission. To combat this, Baab advocates boycotting mainstream media and seeking alternatives like Consortium News, The Postil Magazine, or German outlets like NachDenkSeiten and Multipolar. His cancellation from mainstream platforms boosted his book sales, proving public hunger for truth.

    In conclusion, war propaganda destroyed media freedom by transforming journalism into a tool of emotional manipulation and narrative control. Baab’s call to “swim against the stream”—the name of his YouTube channel—urges reclaiming truth through independent sources. As propaganda complexes grow, fostering parallel information spheres is essential to restore free expression and prevent endless wars.

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    #mediaFreedom #MediaFreedom #UkraineConflict #WarPropaganda #WarPropaganda

  11. Nga liên tục dùng tên lửa Novator 9M729 (nguyên nhân khiến ông Trump rút khỏi INF) tấn công Ukraine từ tháng 8. Chuyển biến quân sự này thể hiện tác động trực tiếp của vũ khí hiện đại đến chính sách quốc tế.

    #TênLửaNga #QuanĐiểmQuânSự #HiệpƯớcINF #DonaldTrump #UkraineConflict #Novator9M729 #RussianMissiles #INF #TrumpPolicy #UkraineAtWar

    vietnamnet.vn/loai-ten-lua-cua

  12. Nga triển khai "siêu súng cối" 2S4 Tyulpan nhằm phá hủy các điểm phòng thủ của Ukraine tại Pokrovsk, nhằm vô hiệu hóa nhanh chóng các tòa nhà được sử dụng làm công sự.

    #ChiếnSựUkraine #UkraineConflict #QuânSự #MilitaryNews #NgaUkraine #RussiaUkraine

    vietnamnet.vn/sieu-sung-coi-cu

  13. Global Power Struggles & Peace Talks: Major Geopolitical Shifts Explained – August 17, 2025 **Hashtags:** #Geopolitics, #UkraineConflict, #PutinTrumpSummit, #SerbiaProtests, #BoliviaPolitics **Description:** Dive into today’s most pressing global developments as power dynamics t.co/N25RQZcx4e on twitter.com/AcerboLivio/status

  14. Could any of these be more than just headlines? Ukraine conflicts, US-Russia tensions, wildfires, scandals… or is something bigger being buried? Which one has you curious? What are they not telling us? #UkraineConflict #USRussiaTensions #GlobalSanctions #WildfireDisaster #PoliticalScandals

  15. 🚀 Breaking: Russia is escalating its tactics, deploying Su-34 bombers to target SpaceX's Starlink systems in Ukraine and developing new space weaponry. What does this mean for the future of space warfare? 🛰️💻 #SpaceWarfare #UkraineConflict forbes.com/sites/kevinholdenpl