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May 2, 2023 • 9 tweets • 5 min read • Read on X
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"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… ImageImageImageImage
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."

2. "However, there is also footage showing pro-unity… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ImageImage
Peaceful supporters of Russia fire 'peace' from windows at supporters of Ukraine.
Shooters on the roof, fire 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 ImageImage
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.
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Feb 9
🧵1/♾ So, I woke up early to watch a two-hour interview with Putin, and I was astounded by the river of lies.
Putin claimed there was a coup (which there wasn't) and that he had to annex Crimea to protect it. But protect it from what?

Crimea was annexed two days BEFORE the Verkhovna Rada voted for Yanukovych's removal on the 22nd of February 2014.

Moreover, Ukraine didn't start the war in 2014, or at any other time. The conflict actually began on April 12, 2014, when a fifty-man commando unit led by Russian citizen Igor Girkin seized Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast.
🧵2/♾ Here is one of the videos where Igor Girkin is admitting to starting the war.
🧵3/♾ Here is the "coup" from February 22 2014, 2 days after Russian troops stationed on Crimea occupied it. I watched this 150 times so far, and I get emotional every single time.

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Dec 1, 2023
🇭🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🧵Viktor Orban's stance towards Ukraine and his insistence on the EU first signing a strategic partnership agreement with Ukraine, instead of beginning membership talks, can be understood in the context of various historical and geopolitical factors, especially his relationship with Russia and domestic political considerations. ⬇️


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Historical Context and Domestic Politics:

Orban was initially supportive of a democratic Ukraine with Euro-Atlantic ambitions, but his tone changed after becoming prime minister in 2010. The Hungarian minority in the western Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia has been a point of contention, especially regarding issues like language laws perceived to target this minority. Orban has even called for autonomy and dual citizenship for this minority, leading to accusations of separatism.
Domestically, Orban targets far-right voters in Hungary who dream of a "Greater Hungary" and its pre-1918 boundaries. His statements often resonate with these voters.

Relations with Russia:

Orban has maintained close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has often echoed Russian narratives. He has been slow to condemn Russia's aggression in Ukraine, suggesting that the West, particularly the United States, was responsible for the war due to its disregard for Russia's concerns. This aligns with his policy of prioritizing good relations with Moscow.
Hungary has been reluctant to fully support EU sanctions against Russia, even threatening to veto the adoption of sanction packages to remove Russian figures from the list. Furthermore, Hungary negotiated exemptions from the EU's embargo on Russian oil and sought additional gas deliveries from Russia, indicating a heavy reliance on Russian energy supplies.
Orban's pro-Russian stance has strained Hungary's relationships within the EU and with its traditional allies. This includes a divergence with Poland and exacerbating differences with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Hungary's Visegrad allies.

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Nov 22, 2023
🇭🇺🧵1/16 I've put together a 15-point summary of the OSCE's report on Hungary's 2022 election. This is particularly pertinent in light of the numerous comments about 'your country voting for Orbán' that I've come across. The following are the key points summarized: Image
2/16

Absence of a Level Playing Field: The elections and referendum were marked by an absence of a level playing field, with overlap between the ruling coalition and the government, and a highly negative campaign tone (Section: "In its Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions").
3/16

Legal Framework Shortcomings: The electoral legal framework contains omissions and key provisions that fall short of international standards, undermining its effectiveness (Section: "The electoral legal framework provides an adequate basis for the conduct of democratic elections").
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Nov 19, 2023
🇭🇺🧵1/8

The activities of the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube in Hungary, as reported by Politico and other sources, revolve around a campaign to discredit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) ahead of Hungary’s April election:
2/8
Operation Details:

Black Cube was involved in a campaign between December 2017 and March 2018 targeting Hungarian NGOs and individuals connected to American-Hungarian businessman George Soros. Agents used false identities to secretly record these individuals, and the recordings were later used by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to attack independent civil society organizations. These activities marked the first time Black Cube’s work was allegedly used in the run-up to an election.
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Black Cube’s Modus Operandi:

Black Cube’s operatives used European and Arab cover names, and some of them spoke with discernible Israeli accents. They met with their targets at hotels and upscale restaurants in various cities, including Budapest, Vienna, Amsterdam, London, and New York City. Fake LinkedIn accounts and websites were created and then deleted after the meetings, and phone numbers used were disconnected in the weeks following the meetings.
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Jun 28, 2023
This morning I came across this under the tweet of @NAFO_Hungary. NAFO Hungary was expressing how outraged fair-minded Hungarians are about Orbán's recent statements, in which he basically stated that Ukraine is not a sovereign state and that he doesn't consider Putin a war… https://t.co/RlLYWELRZBtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
I'll start with this for those who haven't seen it yet. It gives a big picture of what kind of media conditions prevail. It greatly contributes to what information reaches people and what does not. In public media, it is NEVER possible for the corruption of the governing party to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Lies.

Over the past five years, the media outlets aligned with Fidesz have lost nearly 400 lawsuits, out of which 103 were against Origo. The regime dictates whom to discredit, and the rest is taken care of by its media. The aggrieved party initiates a civil lawsuit, which they… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Jun 2, 2023
Kirill Patriarch wished Viktor Orbán a happy birthday and awarded him with the Order of Glory and Honor, 1st Class.

Translation below in tweets.

444.hu/2023/06/02/kir…
1. Although a bit late, Patriarch Kirill, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, congratulated Viktor Orbán on his 60th birthday and awarded him the Order of "Glory and Honor" First Class. The good relationship may be based on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
2. Patriarchal congratulations to the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his 60th birthday

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