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Sep 5, 2024 13 tweets 5 min read Read on X
1/13 It's amazing to see Western influencers being revealed as paid russian disinformation agents, but this is merely the tip of the iceberg. Fun fact: they all support Trump and work against Democrats. Coincidence? I don't think so! Image
2/13 TENET media and its content creators are facing scrutiny after being exposed as disinformation agents funded by russia to promote pro-russian rhetoric. Image
3/13 Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, and Lauren Southern are the influencers associated with Tenet media. The organization received $10 million to disseminate Kremlin talking points in the United States. Image
4/13 The ironic part is that the shared factor among these individuals is that they are all paid by russia to criticize Democrats and support Trump. This serves as further evidence that russia is attempting to facilitate Trump's election. Image
5/13 Many more individuals, including some close to Trump, are likely on russia's payroll while supporting him. Trump himself could potentially be a russian asset or, at the very least, an opportunistic useful idiot. Image
6/13 This is merely the tip of the iceberg. There are numerous other instances in the West. Every country has its own russian disinformation agents, and I hope many of them are exposed in the coming months. Image
7/13 German author and journalist Hubert Seipel, based in Moscow, was caught less than a year ago for accepting €600,000 in exchange for his pro-russian rhetoric. Image
8/13 Scott Ritter, an American convicted pedophile and russian disinformation agent, has reportedly terminated his collaboration with russian media today due to sanctions. He is a clear example of a russian asset in the US. Image
9/13 There are numerous other cases that require investigation. Individuals like Douglas Macgregor, who consistently echo Kremlin talking points and oppose their own country regardless of the circumstances, are among those who need to be looked into. Image
10/13 Tucker Carlson is another individual that the US is likely investigating at the moment. Those associated with TENET Media were instructed to promote his videos showcasing shopping in russia. Image
11/13 Some of these individuals are useful idiots, while many deliberately turn a blind eye, and others are genuine disinformation agents. Ultimately, the distinction is not significant. Most of them are aware, but it can be challenging to prove that they are. Image
12/13 russia seeks to exploit Western freedom of speech to create divisions within our societies and erode trust in institutions. They have been remarkably successful in this endeavor, which is why it is crucial to investigate all cases like TENET Media. Image

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Jan 30
1/8 A quick reminder for cowards and opportunists in the West: There should be no negotiations regarding Ukraine without Ukraine's involvement, and no concessions should be made without receiving concessions from russia in return. This should be clear! Image
2/8 With Trump now in power, negotiations are anticipated to start; however, success is not expected, as russia is not prepared for peace, and the West has not effectively created real incentives to encourage russia to end its war. Image
3/8 Putin currently believes that russia's conditions on the front will continue to improve while Western aid diminishes, leading him to think he will secure a better deal in six, twelve, or eighteen months than he could obtain at present. Image
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Jan 29
1/5 russia's vast size is a disadvantage: Ukraine continues to target russian energy infrastructure, and russia's air defense is struggling. Combined with operations like the Kursk offensive, these strikes are among the most effective means to accelerate the war's conclusion Image
2/5 A significant Ukrainian drone attack hit crucial russian energy infrastructure overnight. The Ukrainian military confirmed on Wednesday that its drones targeted an oil refinery in Kstovo and are currently assessing the damage. Image
3/5 According to @FRHoffmann1, these strikes, along with the Kursk operation, are among the most effective methods to move us closer to concluding the war. He is right! Image
Read 5 tweets
Jan 27
1/6 We are just days away from the six-month anniversary of the Kursk operation, yet russia still hasn't managed to expel Ukraine from its territory. Let's consider Orban, Fico, and their supporters, whose mental health is impacted by Ukraine's successes and russia's failures Image
2/6 We are just a few days away from February, which is rumored to be russia's current deadline for pushing Ukrainians out of its territory, and also approaching the six-month anniversary of the operation. russia has pathetically failed in this endeavor. Image
3/6 The operation in Kursk has significantly boosted morale and served as a reminder that Ukraine can still shift the front and catch russia off guard. It has also revealed to the world just how overstretched russia is in Ukraine. Image
Read 6 tweets
Jan 24
1/5 There is one area where Trump is completely right: Europe must increase its military spending immediately Image
2/5 Donald Trump is reportedly urging European NATO countries to allocate 5% of their GDP to defense. While that figure may be unrealistic and he often exaggerates US support for Ukraine, he is correct to call on European countries to increase their military spending. Image
3/5 Europe has indeed increased military spending in recent years, but it needs to do even more. Such a policy would deter russia and reduce Europe's reliance on the US, which is a positive development. Two percent is simply not enough in these times! Image
Read 5 tweets
Jan 22
1/7 When quick and easy fact-checking becomes the enemy: Elon Musk persists in his attacks on Wikipedia. It’s quite hypocritical for someone who claims to champion free speech! This is a clear example of fascism in action! Image
2/7 The champion of free speech is at it again! Elon Musk and his supporters are targeting Wikipedia to undermine your fact-checking abilities. Though Wikipedia has its flaws, it provides significantly more accurate information than X. Image
3/7 Wikipedia may not be perfect, but it is a valuable tool for quickly verifying information. While it isn't suitable for in-depth research, it can help you check simple facts. Additionally, it's free, multilingual, and contains way less disinformation than social media. Image
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Jan 22
1/13 By now, most people should understand why russia and china wanted Trump to win the election Image
2/13 russia invested considerable efforts and money in 2016, 2020, and 2024 to help get Trump elected. china also hoped for a Trump victory, with TikTok possibly influencing public opinion. The reasons for this should be fairly evident by now. Image
3/13 Trump has just returned to the White House, and he is already making moves that favor russia and china while negatively impacting the West as a whole. Image
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