Jessica Berlin
@berlin_bridge
Security & geopolitics | Senior Fellow @cepa | http://berlinbridge.substack.com | @berlinbridge.bsky.social | Don’t just get mad, get busy
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Also a reminder that Ukraine, unlike Russia, is a democracy with a strong civil society, despite all its problems. No such protests would be allowed for a second in Moscow.
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
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
It’s no exaggeration that Ukrainian public opinion is in an absolute firestorm after the parliament today approved a law essentially dismantling independent anti-corruption agencies, just days after SBU raided key investigators. The law isn’t enacted until Zelensky signs it — and…
“Wir hatten durchaus Erfolge in der Spionageabwehr. Doch Mathias Platzeck hatte irgendwie die Nase voll von diesen Aufklärungsergebnissen der Spionageabwehr.” 🇩🇪🇷🇺m.bild.de/politik/inland…
Since it has become obvious that NATO accession is no realistic option for Ukraine in the foreseable future, its best chance for enduring Western support and security guarantees is EU accession. To endager that perspective with this new law is, to put it midly, very shortsighted
Soldatinnen mit den Fingern durch die Haare zu fahren, ihnen einen “Klaps” auf den Hintern zu geben und ihnen zu sagen, was für einen “geilen Arsch” sie haben, hat übrigens NICHTS mit “väterlicher Fürsorge” zu tun. Was sollen Frauen noch alles über sich ergehen lassen?!
Yes, I know. Your point doesn’t negate mine - the Rada made a mistake. MPs chose to cave to the pressure. They each bear full responsibility for their votes. Just as Zelenskyy now bears full responsibility for ignoring the warnings from allies and refusing to backtrack today.
Ukrainians once again schooling US and rest of Europe on how to do democracy
Ukrainians organizing massive protests with 3 hour notice and cardboard from a local postal service on a Tuesday, I really love this country
Irresistible force of EU aquis comes up against immovable object of Ukrainian politics.
The mood across EU capitals: Frustration. Exasperation. Outrage. If this bill becomes law it will fuel Kremlin propaganda, betray the faith & sacrifices of the Ukrainian people & military, & undermine the trust of EU allies. President @ZelenskyyUa must stop this. Now.
„Veto gegen das Gesetz“, rufen die Demonstrierenden in Kyjiw. So laut, dass Wolodymyr Selenskyj es im Präsidialamt eigentlich hören müsste. Noch hat er nicht auf die Kritik der Zivilgesellschaft reagiert.
Happening now: The largest protest of wartime Ukraine is underway in central Kyiv over President Zelensky’s push to dismantle the country’s independent anticorruption agencies. Thousands of protesters and more pouring in. Chants of “Shame!” among others. They demand Zelensky veto…
Crowds are surging in Kyiv with people protesting against the government’s attacks on the anti-corruption institutions. Signs and Chants range from Ukraine will be saved by the armed forces and institutions and bring back Europe to we are f**** tired of the Office of President.
The mood across EU capitals: Frustration. Exasperation. Outrage. If this bill becomes law it will fuel Kremlin propaganda, betray the faith & sacrifices of the Ukrainian people & military, & undermine the trust of EU allies. President @ZelenskyyUa must stop this. Now.
The Rada has made a huge mistake. President @ZelenskyyUa still has the chance to fix it now and must do so urgently.
⚡️🤬 The Ukrainian Parliament has passed draft law #12414 – a move widely seen as dismantling the country’s anti-corruption institutions
BREAKING: Der Spitzenkandidat der AfD Brandenburg sieht das Sommerkonzert als „Aufforderung zum Bürgerkrieg“! Wow. #AfDVerbot
Russians are furious they spent a ton of money on a resort in Türkiye and couldn’t even get there. Why not? Because flights were grounded due to the war. But no one’s asking to end the war. They just want a compensation and a flight to Türkiye.
SPD: SicherheitsPolitisches Desaster
Neunmal reiste Matthias Platzeck seit dem Kriegsbeginn in der Ukraine nach Russland. Gegen Kritik nehmen ihn Parteikollegen in Schutz. Der ehemalige Fraktionschef Mützenich sagt, der Ex-SPD-Chef sei »uneigennützig« um Frieden bemüht.spiegel.de/politik/deutsc…
🇺🇦🇱🇷 In her video address to the Ukrainian Ambassadors Conference 2025, Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti @NyantiSara expressed solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are grateful for Liberia’s…
Lieber Matthias Platzeck, hast Du Deine Gesprächspartner je aufgefordert, diesen Krieg sofort zu beenden und zur europäischen Friedensordnung zurückzukehren, die von Moskau aufgekündigt wurde? Das wäre die Antwort auf Deine quälenden Fragen./1 welt.de/politik/deutsc… via @welt
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Now we have a clear statement from the German side regarding the number of Patriot air defense systems expected to be provided to Ukraine. "Germany will contribute to the urgent delivery of five much-needed Patriot systems as quickly as possible," said German Defense…