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Jul 19 25 tweets 7 min read
🇬🇪Georgia has been a beacon of democracy, aligning closely with the West. However, under Bidzina Ivanishvili, a businessman with deep ties to Russia, the nation has drifted into Russia’s sphere of influence.
🧵a thread inspired by the research and reporting by @Beefeater_Fella Image The pro-Russian and increasingly autocratic ruling party, Georgian Dream, is transforming Georgia into a safe haven for Russian business and investment.
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Jul 13 23 tweets 6 min read
Next week, Donald Trump will be nominated for president again. The NY Times Editorial Board argues he’s unfit for office.
🧵Let's dive into the many reasons why Joe Biden is the best choice for America.
1/23 #USPolitics Image ❌ Trump's character and values starkly oppose what has made America great. Biden, on the other hand, exemplifies the integrity and moral fitness required for the presidency.
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Jul 11 5 tweets 2 min read
🇺🇸NYT:
The GOP is set to nominate Trump again, prioritizing one man over principles. His presidency revealed a disregard for the Constitution, rule of law, and American values. His re-election poses a serious threat to national integrity and security.
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nytimes.com/interactive/20… NYT: Trump lacks moral fitness for the presidency. His tenure was marked by lies, divisiveness, and a disregard for democracy. His actions, especially on Jan 6, show a dangerous hunger for power, threatening America's democratic foundations.
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Jul 7 25 tweets 9 min read
🇺🇸The media has become numb and impotent in handling the worst candidate in the history of US elections.
It’s time for the media to step up and do their job.
🧵that question why the media isn’t demanding Donald Trump to drop out!?
1/25Image Trump's character is marred by a history of narcissism, deceit, and disrespect. His derogatory comments about women, minorities, and even his opponents reflect a personality unfit for leadership.
Why is not any major news outlets or pundits asking him to drop out? 🤔
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Jul 5 24 tweets 7 min read
🇺🇸Amidst the media's focus on Joe Biden's age and debate performance, we must confront a stark irony.
Despite Biden's long list of achievements, the spotlight often ignores Donald Trump's numerous scandals, narcissistic behavior, and autocratic tendencies.
🧵on #USPolitics
1/24 Image American voters and people around the world should be concerned. Not about Joe Biden's age, but about how the US media is completely failing to do its job. Trump is still a candidate, not because he is a good alternative, but because the media is impotent in how they treat him. Image
Jun 30 14 tweets 5 min read
🇳🇴Norway and 🇺🇦Ukraine:
A closer look at Norway's support to Ukraine reveals a troubling trend. Despite Norway's massive financial strength, our contributions lag behind nations like Sweden and Denmark.
🧵 Let's dive into the numbers. ⬇️
(1/11) Image 💰 Norway has reaped massive financial benefits from the war in Ukraine, with increased gas prices (and sales) leading to over 1500 billion NOK ($143 billion) in additional revenue for ´22 and ´23 alone.
Yet, our support to Ukraine is far less than what our financial strength allows.
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Jun 28 25 tweets 8 min read
🇬🇪 There are interesting historical parallels between the 1920 Treaty of Moscow, which led to the establishment of the Georgian Communist Party and the eventual Soviet takeover, AND the establishment of the Georgian Dream party in 2012.
🧵... on the Georgian Nightmare.
/25 Image Historical parallels often reveal much about current political landscapes. Let's explore how past Russian tactics in Georgia resonate today through the actions of the Georgian Dream party.
#History #Georgia
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Jun 25 24 tweets 6 min read
🇬🇪 As long as Georgian Dream (GD) governs Georgia, the country will never be a member of the EU 🇪🇺.
Not in 2030, not ever.
🧵Here is why Georgian Dream's continued power will be a tragedy for the Georgian people and why we have to expose their demagoguery.
#GeorgiaEU
1/25 Image GD claims to support EU path, as seen in Ivanishvili's April 29 speech and PM Kobakhidze's various deceiving statements. However, their actions reveal demagoguery aimed at comforting the people with false assurances. GD does not want to become part of EU.
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Jun 19 26 tweets 7 min read
🇬🇪 Are we witnessing the last months of a relatively free Georgia, and will the October election be the final step before the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party changes Georgia to a Russian-leaning autocracy forever?
🧵What’s at stake? Will Georgia be Belarusianized?
1/25 Image Since its rise to power in 2012, the Georgian Dream party has systematically taken control of key institutions, including the judiciary, education system, and regulatory bodies like the National Bank and Central Election Commission.
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Jun 14 25 tweets 8 min read
🇬🇪Shalva Papuashvili, Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, has become synonymous with autocratic governance, anti-democratic actions, and pro-Russian tendencies. He is dangerous in many meanings of the word.
🧵Let’s dive into how his tenure exemplifies these characteristics.
1/24 Image Papuashvili is dangerous because he, as Speaker of the Parliament, is instrumental in steering Georgia's government toward autocratic, anti-democratic governance.
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Jun 10 25 tweets 5 min read
🇺🇦 With ongoing discussions and even suggestions about conceding territory to Russia for peace, it’s crucial to revisit the historical lessons from the Munich Agreement of 1938.
🧵Let's explore the parallels and implications for Ukraine.#Ukraine #Russia #History 🇷🇺📜
1/25 Image The Munich Agreement allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia in an attempt to avoid war. British PM Neville Chamberlain believed this concession would secure peace. 🇩🇪🇬🇧🕊️
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Jun 8 24 tweets 7 min read
🇬🇪 Unmasking Georgian Dream's Cynical Campaign of Misinformation
🧵 In this thread, we expose how Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD), employs projection and vilifying rhetoric to avoid addressing the facts and win the election at all costs. @GeorgianDream41
1/24 Image This sophisticated campaign of misinformation aims to instill fear of the opposition while leveraging their dominance in media and social platforms to present GD as the only viable choice for the October 2024 elections.
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Jun 5 23 tweets 7 min read
🇺🇦 The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in an unimaginable catastrophe. Russian forces are abducting children and deporting them to Russia, where they are being forcibly adopted.
🧵Here is a thread about how Russia 🇷🇺 is stealing Ukrainian children…
1/23 Image The Ukrainian government estimates that at least 19,500 Ukrainian children have been deported and forcibly relocated to Russia and Russian-occupied territories since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Of these, only 388 have returned home.
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Jun 4 23 tweets 7 min read
🇬🇪 As Georgia's October 26 parliamentary elections approach, the country faces significant risks to election integrity.
🧵Here’s an in-depth look at the political landscape and prospects of election fraud, based on the latest pre-election risk assessment
civil.ge/archives/611162 Georgia’s political scene is dominated by the Georgian Dream (GD) party, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. Since 2012, GD has held power, but its tenure is marred by controversies and allegations of corruption and manipulation.
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Jun 1 25 tweets 8 min read
🇬🇪🇺🇦 Titushky - remember the term. The use of titushkys in Georgia is “proof” that the Russians are orchestrating events.
It’s straight out of Putin’s playbook.
Bidzina Ivanishvili and Georgian Dream is terrified so Titushky 2.0 are being mobilized.
A titushky thread… 🧵
1/25 Image On top of the multifaceted election rigging involving the manipulation of almost every aspect of Georgian society, GD´s use of titushkys represents a darker side of their operations.
In reality, it shows they are scared, desperate, and weak.
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May 31 24 tweets 6 min read
🇬🇪 Since 2012, Georgian Dream, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been accused of using undemocratic tactics to stay in power.
With the October 2024 elections approaching, their manipulative strategies are in full swing.
🧵Here’s how they’re doing it ...
1/24 Image First, Georgian Dream and Bidzina Ivanishvili know that if they do not retain power after the election in October, they will be in serious trouble.
Ivanishvili has already mentioned the fate of Ukraine’s Viktor Yanukovych.
He doesn’t want to be the next Yanukovych.
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May 29 26 tweets 8 min read
🇬🇪 Thread on Bidzina Ivanishvili's Influence on Georgia

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Georgian pro-Russian billionaire, has played a pivotal role in shaping Georgia's political landscape since the early 2000s.
Let's explore his journey and the extent of his influence. 👇
1/26 Image 🏦 Early Wealth Accumulation
Ivanishvili made his fortune in Russia during the 1990s, amassing wealth through investments in metals, banking, and real estate. By the early 2000s, he was one of Russia's richest men, eventually moving back to Georgia.
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May 27 23 tweets 5 min read
🇬🇪 President Salomé Zourabichvili's "Georgian Charter" — a significant proposal to counteract authoritarianism and bolster democracy in Georgia.
🧵Let's explore this important initiative in this thread.
#GeorgianCharter #Democracy
1/23 Image The "Georgian Charter" was introduced on May 26, 2024, during Georgia's Independence Day celebrations, aiming to address the political crisis and push for EU integration.
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May 24 25 tweets 7 min read
🇬🇪To succeed in its quest for freedom and reduce its dependence on Russian trade, Georgia must find new markets for its products. This is one reason why they are very interested in EU membership.
However, we can already help Georgia today!
A thread about Georgian wine 🇬🇪🍷
1/25 Image 🌍 Did you know that Georgia is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, with a winemaking tradition that spans over 8,000 years? 🏺
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May 23 26 tweets 7 min read
🇲🇩 Moldova: A conflict mirroring early Ukraine tensions pre-2014. Located between Moldova and Ukraine, Transnistria has been in a state of de facto independence since 1992 after an intense conflict with Moldova
A thread about history, Russia's role and the current situation
/26 Image 🗺️ In the aftermath of the Soviet Union's dissolution, tensions flared in Moldova. Transnistria, with a significant Russian-speaking population, resisted incorporation into Moldova, fearing potential unification with Romania.
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May 21 27 tweets 8 min read
🇬🇪 - We've been asleep, dreaming, since the Russians invaded Georgia in 2008, says former US Army chief in Europe, Ben Hodges @general_ben.
What happened in Georgia?
Here is a Georgia background thread 🧵 1/27 Image The conflict in Georgia, especially in the two separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, has deep roots that date back to Soviet times. The situation escalated significantly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Russia's maneuvers to gain control. 2/27 Image