"BURNT ALIVE IN #ODESSA "
"Ukrainian nationalists locked communist trade union members and protesters in Odesa's TUH and set the building on fire."
"...terrible tragedy, when Ukrainian nationalists burned dozens of their fellow citizens alive in the House of Trade Unions in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
I would like to direct your focus to two specific aspects of the Council of Europe's investigation:
1. "Other than the fire in the lobby, the fires could only have been started by the acts of those inside the building."
This is Andrey Krasilnikov, a Russian citizen and Euromaidan activist, who has been shot in Odesa by snipers on the roof that day.
He recovered and has been fighting against separatists in Donbas since 2015
Before the fires broke out, Pro-Maidan Ukrainians were being shot and killed by Russians in Odesa, leading to chaos. The Ukrainians managed to push the Anti-Maidan protestors back, and they were eventually compelled to seek shelter in the Trade Union Building.
🇺🇦🧵⬇️ 1/12 Thirty years ago today, Ukraine signed the Budapest Memorandum, giving up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal in exchange for hollow “assurances” of sovereignty. Three decades later, it stands as a warning: disarmament without guarantees is suicidal. Here’s why:
2/12 In 1994, Ukraine handed over 1,900 nuclear warheads, trusting “assurances” from Russia, the US, and the UK to respect its borders. These weren’t binding guarantees—just diplomatic niceties. Ukraine traded its shield for promises that have proven worthless.
3/12 The first cracks appeared in 2014. Russia annexed Crimea, violating the very agreement it signed. Its excuse? A farcical claim to “protect ethnic Russians.” The US and UK? A chorus of condemnations, toothless sanctions, and zero meaningful defense of Ukraine.
🧵⬇️ 1/15 Breaking: Declassified intelligence reports reveal the scope of hybrid warfare tactics and disinformation campaigns involving Călin Georgescu. The findings include foreign interference, social media manipulation, and potential cybersecurity breaches. Here’s the breakdow
2/15 SIE Insights: The SIE highlights Romania as a target for Russian hybrid operations. Tactics include AI-driven propaganda, candidate support in elections, and social unrest aimed at weakening NATO's Eastern Flank and reducing public support for Ukraine.
3/15 Unmarked TikTok Campaigns (MAI): Over 100 influencers (8M+ followers) promoted Georgescu’s campaign without marking it as political, violating electoral laws. TikTok failed to enforce ad disclosure, allowing hashtags like #EchilibruSiVerticalitate to trend globally.
🇺🇸🧵⬇️ 1/8 Breaking: Satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, with financial backing from families of Sandy Hook victims, marking a striking turn in the defamation saga that has gripped the nation. Here's the story:
2/8 Alex Jones owes Sandy Hook families over $1B in defamation judgments after calling the 2012 school shooting a "hoax." The auction of Infowars, including its platform, trademarks, and archives, is part of efforts to dissolve his assets for restitution.
3/8 Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emilie was killed at Sandy Hook, stated: "The dissolution of Alex Jones’ assets and the death of Infowars is the justice we have long awaited and fought for." The sale price remains undisclosed.
🇭🇺 1/20 Péter Schatz, a central figure in Orbán’s media strategy, has become a powerful player in Hungary’s Balkan influence efforts. With investments across Slovenia 🇸🇮, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, and beyond, Schatz’s media empire serves a nationalist agenda—here’s the full story.
🇭🇺🇸🇮 2/20 Schatz, former MTVA executive, operates media outlets in Slovenia 🇸🇮, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, and Croatia 🇭🇷, funded by interests tied to Orbán. These channels echo Orbán’s hardline stance on migration, EU, and nationalism—shaping regional discourse in Hungary’s image.
🇸🇮 3/20 One of Schatz’s flagship investments is Slovenia’s 🇸🇮 Nova24TV, closely aligned with SDS, the party of Orbán ally Janez Janša. Nova24TV disseminates nationalist and anti-migrant messaging, directly mirroring Hungary’s domestic media tactics.
During his speech on the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, Orbán highlighted the following key points:
Opposition:
Orbán criticizes the Hungarian opposition throughout his speech, accusing them of betraying the nation by siding with foreign powers, particularly Brussels. He compares today’s opposition to the communists of 1956, suggesting they, like their predecessors, are willing to sell out Hungary’s interests for foreign support. He claims that they are calling for Hungary to join the war against Russia by supporting Ukraine and that their actions threaten Hungary’s sovereignty. Specifically, Orbán states that the opposition believes Hungary should fight “for Ukraine, even in Ukraine,” whereas his government believes that Hungary should only fight for “Hungary and Hungarian freedom.” He further claims that the opposition, both old and new, has always been on the side of foreign powers, and he contrasts this with his government’s defense of national interests.
Orbán also asserts that the opposition leader is allied with figures like Manfred Weber in Brussels, suggesting an unholy alliance between them to undermine Hungary’s sovereignty. He accuses the opposition of being part of a conspiracy to replace the current government with a “puppet government” controlled by Brussels.
Not even once did he say Péter Magyar’s name…
Brussels:
Orbán depicts Brussels as a new imperial power, attempting to dominate Hungary much like the Soviets did during the Cold War. He claims that Brussels has explicitly stated its intention to remove Hungary’s national government and install a puppet regime that will follow its directives. This, according to Orbán, mirrors the Soviet occupation of Hungary when a puppet government was imposed with the help of local collaborators. He emphasizes that the same pattern is repeating, with Brussels wanting to interfere in Hungary’s domestic affairs, eroding its independence.
Orbán claims that Brussels is pushing Hungary to engage in the Russia-Ukraine war and accuses European leaders of attempting to drag Hungary into a conflict that is not its own. He warns that Brussels is increasingly aggressive, demanding that Hungary submit to its will on issues like military support for Ukraine and migration policy. Orbán insists that his government will resist these pressures and maintain Hungary’s independence.
❗️🇭🇺🗞️ 1/8 The recent overhaul within the Hungarian military have drawn widespread attention and criticism, reflecting deeper concerns about the government's approach to state institutions. In early 2023, the Hungarian Defense Ministry, led by Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, initiated a broad and sudden dismissal of senior military officers, reportedly targeting those over 45 years of age who had served for more than 25 years. This decision, which affected hundreds of high-ranking personnel, has sparked debate over its true motives.
2/8 Critics, including opposition figures like Ágnes Vadai, have described the move as a "political purge," suggesting that the government is systematically removing individuals who might resist its agenda. This perspective is fueled by the fact that many of the dismissed officers had extensive international experience, including stints in NATO missions. By removing these individuals, there is concern that the government is weakening the military's connections to NATO, aligning it more closely with Hungary's controversial foreign policy stance, which has often been at odds with Western allies due to its favorable relations with Russia.
3/8 The Defense Ministry, however, has defended the dismissals as part of a modernization and rejuvenation effort. According to Szalay-Bobrovniczky, the intention was to streamline the military hierarchy, making room for younger officers who are better equipped to handle new technologies and modern warfare tactics. The Ministry emphasized that reducing the "top-heavy" structure of the military was essential for efficient operation and that younger officers, especially those trained in NATO frameworks, would be crucial for managing Hungary’s modernized defense capabilities.