Cristina Maza @cmaza.bsky.social
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Large protest in Kyiv tonight, the first signs of public dissent against Zelenskyy’s government since the full scale invasion, as demonstrators rally against the passing of a bill stripping anti-corruption bodies of their powers
El Pais says one of the men Trump and Marco Rubio repatriated to the US from Venezuela was convicted of murdering three people, including two women. He bashed his victims in the head with an axe and cut their throats.
Russian state media is having a field day as the State Department accuses the European Union of being "Orwellian" due to laws aimed at protecting consumers through content moderation.
In Europe, thousands are being convicted for the crime of criticizing their own governments. This Orwellian message won't fool the United States. Censorship is not freedom.
In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership. Transparency & open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.
Frank discussion with @Svyrydenko_Y and @taraskachka. Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU & SAPO. We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.
Frank discussion with @Svyrydenko_Y and @taraskachka. Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU & SAPO. We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.
Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back. Independent bodies like NABU & SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦’s EU path. Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.
The independence and strength of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions have been key to reform efforts of recent years. #Ukraine will continue to be measured against their progress. #StandWithUkraine
1/2 The G7 is closely following today’s developments at NABU, including the investigation of several NABU employees for alleged crimes. We met today with NABU, have serious concerns and intend to discuss these developments with government leaders.
Could not agree with this more. If there's one thing you can always count on, it's that Ukrainians will fight for their future in whatever way they deem necessary. It's unfortunate that so many of the people on the streets for Euromaidan in 2013 still have to protest today.
Ukrainians continue to take to the streets in protest amid war, trauma and constant existential threat, which is nothing short of heroic. The EU should see this as undeniable proof that these people will not surrender their agency and deserve to be met with dignity.
Ukrainians continue to take to the streets in protest amid war, trauma and constant existential threat, which is nothing short of heroic. The EU should see this as undeniable proof that these people will not surrender their agency and deserve to be met with dignity.
Großer Protest: In Kyjiw demonstrieren Hunderte gegen ein Gesetz, das unabhängige Antikorruptionsbehörden entmachten soll – der Amtssitz von Präsident Selenskyj ist in Sichtweite. Die Kritik geht an seine Adresse. @tagesschau
Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius spoke out at a press conference today and confirmed my reporting from yesterday about the Patriot situation. I have translated his entire statement for you and summarised all important points mentioned here. ➡️ As already mentioned…
A small clarification because fake news are doing the rounds again. Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius did not say at today's UDCG meeting that Germany will support #Ukraine with five Patriot fire units. He said that “Germany will contribute to providing the five…
Breaking statement from the Office of President Obama: "Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit…
Democracy in action. Even during war. Read that again. Thank you, Ukraine.
The organizer of tonight's protest is calling for another tomorrow in Kyiv. Ukraine's civil society, known for being vocal and resilient, is making itself heard. Even in wartime, when many have held back criticism for the sake of unity, there's a growing feeling that calls for…
Київ, приходьте завтра знову, 20:00 біля театру Франка
#Syria: as of yesterday, the conflict in #Suwayda has displaced over 93,000 people, according to OCHA - marking the largest displacement since the fall of Assad.
Zelensky finally speaks. And he digs in, claiming his move today to consolidate power and destroy independent investigative bodies was about purging Russian spies. “The anti-corruption infrastructure will operate. But only without Russian influences – everything must be cleansed…
A must-read piece about how the Trump administration secured Siarhei Tsikhanouski's freedom from Lukashenko's prisons. 👇 politico.com/news/magazine/…
Come for the anecdotes of Trump’s lawyer doing vodka shots with the president of Belarus. Stay for the inside story on how diplomacy really gets done in the Trump administration. My latest for @POLITICOMag politico.com/news/magazine/…
Romanian media is reporting that Trump has invited the newly elected President Nicușor Dan to the U.S. for a visit. digi24.ro/stiri/actualit…
On a royal family and a dying language in a hidden corner of Kashmir. lazomagazine.com/preserving-a-r…
I've become absolutely dreadful at social media lately. I can barely bring myself to post anything. But this week for @nationaljournal, I dug into Trump's new plans to support Ukraine and what they really say about Washington's approach to the war. nationaljournal.com/s/729081/trump…
Ukrainians are defending themselves in all kinds of ways. lazomagazine.com/ukrainians-in-…