Ivana Stradner

The covert war for American minds. Russia, China, and Iran seek to spread disinformation and chaos in the United States. How can Washington prevent malicious actors from influencing American voters? My latest with David Shedd in @ForeignAffairs foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Today’s Russian papers focusing again on economic problems: ▪️ “To pay utility bills some Russians are falling into debt" ▪️ “Rise in bread prices outstripping inflation” ▪️“Cement factories on the brink” ▪️ Call to "freeze basic food prices to battle inflation" #ReadingRussia

The most potent “soft power” for many kids across the world who love USA also because of Disney movies. When I was a kid I was dreaming about the Mad Tea Party spinning tea cup ride and that was number one on my list when moved to USA.

✍️ 'Now is the time for Britain and allied countries to show the world that Russia is an empty shell' | Writes Ivana Stradner Read more 👇 telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/1…

Russia’s hybrid attacks won’t go unanswered. The EU, UK & partners continue to take coordinated action, including with sanctions. We will use all available tools to protect our institutions, infrastructure, and democracies. Statement on behalf of EU27: europa.eu/!mgYVJv

On Monday, Russia’s foreign intelligence agency accused NATO of making Moldova a “forward base” and of “preparing to draw Moldova into … armed conflict with Russia.” More here from @ivanastradner: telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/1…

Moldova is the next front in Russia’s assault on the West. Now is the time for Britain and allied countries to show the world that Russia is an empty shell. My latest in @Telegraph telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/1…

"Can you verify that this is the true source of information and that what is being conveyed is the truth?” @FDD_CCTI's @Leahsiskind unpacks the dangers of using social media and AI for official communications: thedispatch.com/newsletter/mor…

NEW | The Kremlin will likely capitalize on recent US cuts to media funding in Africa as Russia continues to expand its media presence on the continent. Russia’s media ecosystem in Africa supports Russia’s strategic effort to supplant the United States & its allies in Africa. 🧵

Russian banks prepare for bailouts as Putin’s war hammers economy. Country’s biggest lenders investigate possibility of state rescue as borrowers struggle to repay loans. telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/…

This week Russia’s intelligence said that NATO is brining Moldova into a conflict… and today, Russia’s MFA said that the West is increasing the conflict potential in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Putin’s negotiations aren’t going well so they want to divert Western attention from🇺🇦.

Vigilante groups are increasingly taking control of Russia’s streets and imposing their version of nationalist, pro-Kremlin order on.wsj.com/3Iznk6C

Tek što su izašli na ulicu demonstrante je sa kolovoza sklonio kordon policije. Kada su se okupljeni sklonili na trotoar došlo je verbalnog sukoba sa policijom nakon čega je privedena jedna žena, a policija je odvela još nekoliko ljudi. Više: tinyurl.com/mrx7nh97

Never lose sight of the war in Ukraine. Never lose sight of Putin’s brutal, illegal invasion. 🧵Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP updates on UK support to Ukraine 🇺🇦

Just like in Russia, Serbia is now changing laws to control books in schools that are of “national interest”. Great reporting @RFERL

Ignore this nonsense message but this post is interesting as it shows how Moscow is using social media as a powerful weapon. They know that in modern times: emojis, sensationalist messages and memes play an important role in neuroscience and targeting cognitive processes.…

‘Dark Times for Russian Internet’: Russia is preparing to fine people for searching banned content online, even if they use a VPN to do so. kyivpost.com/post/56473

Dear Ambassadors to Serbia, I’ve just realized that the English version of Serbia’s MFA website is different from their Serbian version. They don’t report everything in English, as Vucic wants you to see only specific “news”…. Mostly “pro western” to manipulate you. Always read…

Serbian President wants to pardon people who were attacking students during the massive protests in Serbia. Also, I just saw a reporting that more people are detained in Serbia. Serbia is becoming Belarus but Brussels naively believes that Vucic can bring Serbia to the EU.