Thread worth reading:

Tetritskaro Court upheld GYLA's lawsuit, confirming a breach of vote secrecy. Judge Vladimir Khuchua’s ruling sets a crucial precedent in protecting voter confidentiality. we welcome this decision, emphasizing its importance for a fair and democratic electoral process.

This is what is implicit part of a 'negotiated "peace" deal'. It is not peace.

Proportions and perspective...

In the occupied part of Kherson oblast, #Ukraine, at least two men who fought against the Russian invasion between 2014-2021 hung themselves, as it was the only way they saw they could avoid being forcefully drafted into the #RussianArmy. #occupation is not #peace

Interesting perspectives. We need to think about scenario's, possible and impossible options and outcomes and strategic goals much more than has been done over the past 3 years. Weapons are only of use (even for deterrence!) if there is a realistic readiness to use them.

Ik houd er niet van om "weg met [wie dan ook]" te roepen. En tegelijk schat ik als conflictoloog in dat de samenhang in de samenleving beter af zou zijn zonder de haatzaaiende taal van deze meneer.

I was kind of waiting for something like this to happen. I'd somehow expect different European security services would be, too. Will someone start warning for escalation as investigation results come in...? 🙄

Sad, sadder, saddest... #Occupation is not #peace

Georgian ambassador to the Netherlands has resigned.

Even if you feel like you do not influence anything, like you can't do or change anything - remember the importance of conversation and empathy, especially in the darkest times. The very fact of caring, curiosity, and conversation is support. It's visibility. It's an

Important thread on the interconnectedness of countries with European, democratic ambitions in Russia's neighborhood...

Well, Ukraine, the US owes you a formal apology. Russia says any weapon system using US GPS makes the US complicit. Here's cockpit images from Russian jets to attack you... using US GPS (because Russian GLONASS sux). That's how stupid both Russia and Tucker Carlson are.

Overt, undue and excessive political interference by unelected oligarchs is new — at least in this century — to most Americans but those of us who’ve lived through this in the post-Soviet space in the 90s/early 2000s know this does not end well for the oligarchs or governments

Goed draadje tegen onzin:

Worth posting the various videos of this b/c it is as impressive as The Baltic Way human chain in 1989 protesting against Soviet occupation. Georgians want their country back from a pro-Russian oligarch & political party. #StandWithGeorgianPeople #StandWithSalome #FreeElections

Beware what "peace" you wish for...

Few things those who now suggest removing Zelensky as an obstacle for peace need to understand. 1. He represents consensus within Ukrainian society rejecting unfair, not durable, not backed up by adequate mechanisms "peace". The one which dooms Ukraine to further aggression,