Péter Szijjártó Peter, Budapest was twice conquered by the Red Army in 20th century, so I would expect you to have some sympathy with a brave nation which is resisting it today. I admit I’d rather be a supporter of Ukraine than have medal from Putin.

Ministers of foreign affairs of Poland and Hungary sharpen their tongues

Highly recommended: Museum of Contemporary Art in Warsaw Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Warszawie

A journey through ancient monasteries, scenic mountains, and rich culture—this is your ultimate five-day adventure in #Armenia lonelyplanet.com/articles/the-u…

On 31st July 1991 Soviet OMON forces brutally killed seven Lithuanian customs and police officers at Medininkai border checkpoint. Another dramatic stage on the road to freedom for Lithuania and its people. Standing up to the oppression from Moscow.

Today we honour the memory of 7 unarmed Lithuanian officers murdered on 31 Jul 1991 at the Medininkai border post by Soviet OMON. This heinous crime was another act of violence by a crumbling evil empire against Lithuania. Unaccountability of Russia leads to other crimes & terror

Today we remember the 1944 Warsaw Uprising — a 63-day fight by the Polish resistance against Nazi Germany. The Soviets stood by, offering no support. Around 200,000 perished. communications-unlimited.nl/the-warsaw-upr…

On a road trip through #UK Amazing.Older than Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids, Pentre Ifan is over 5,500 years old- #Wales largest Neolithic dolmen, with a 16-ton capstone balanced on upright stones—once part of a burial chamber. Like Stonehenge, it features Preseli bluestone

On September 6 a racing competition ''High Scardus Ultra'' will be held in Kosovo, which every year attracts participants from various countries. Registration is open now. communications-unlimited.nl/high-scardus-u… #kosovo #Kosova #activetourism #mountainsports #balkans

Just delivered home: my article in Militaire Spectator: the Netherlands’ leading journal on defense and international security—on the weaponization of lies, with the #Katyń massacre as a powerful case study in organized disinformation. Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺

After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region. l.euronews.com/rYv2

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Today, Saint #MaksymilianKolbe is commemorated. #otd in 1941, he volunteered to die in Auschwitz in place of another prisoner. He was killed by phenol injection after weeks of starvation. Canonized in 1982, the #Polish martyr is remembered worldwide as a symbol of charity.

🇵🇱 Today Poland marks Armed Forces Day, honoring the 1920 Battle of Warsaw victory in the Polish–Soviet War. Ceremonies, the Roll Call of the Fallen, a guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a military parade pay tribute to our heroes. Photo © CU Explorer www.communications-unlimited.nl

40 years after the death of #EnverHoxha: #Albania’s dictator who banned religion, isolated the country, persecuted many. Among his victims was #MariaTuci a 22-year-old teacher tortured for her faith – recognised by #PopeFrancis as a martyr and beatified. eioco.nl/en/forty-years…

Pope Leo XIV made a private pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Mentorella south of Rome, praying before the ancient image of Our Lady of Grace and meeting the Polish Resurrectionist Fathers.

#OTD in 1968 #Soviet led Warsaw Pact forces invaded #Czechoslovakia ending the #PragueSpring reforms and suppressing freedoms. Arrests and mass emigration followed.The invasion remains a powerful symbol of #ColdWar repression in Central and Eastern Europe communications-unlimited.nl/the-invasion-o…

On September 8, 1968, Ryszard Siwiec set himself on fire to protest the Warsaw Pact’s invasion of #Czechoslovakia and the Communist regime’s totalitarianism. More in my article: eioco.nl/en/ryszard-siw… #communism #coldwar #ryszardsiwiec #Poland #Czechoslovakia

#Estonia celebrates the Restoration of Independence. #OTD in 1991 the Supreme Council declared the illegal #Soviet occupation terminated and restored the Republic of Estonia, first founded in 1918. Congratulations Estonia! More in my article: communications-unlimited.nl/restoration-of…