Nick in Moldova
@brit-in-moldova.bsky.social
A Brit who has retired to Moldova, generally posting posting news about the country.
Very interesting, I always like Paul Warburg's analysis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOAj...
He reckons the huge army signup bonuses and benefits have stopped. They can't be funded from loans, regions don't have the money.
No more disposable troops for meat assaults.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOAj...
He reckons the huge army signup bonuses and benefits have stopped. They can't be funded from loans, regions don't have the money.
No more disposable troops for meat assaults.
Russia Just Reached a Critical Tipping Point
YouTube video by Paul Warburg
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December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Very interesting, I always like Paul Warburg's analysis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOAj...
He reckons the huge army signup bonuses and benefits have stopped. They can't be funded from loans, regions don't have the money.
No more disposable troops for meat assaults.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOAj...
He reckons the huge army signup bonuses and benefits have stopped. They can't be funded from loans, regions don't have the money.
No more disposable troops for meat assaults.
A much more general article this time, with some good coverage of the changing relationship between the USA and Europe.
The dems are NOT going to fix anything.
The dems are NOT going to fix anything.
Europe’s in a pickle. Trump's Administration new National Security Policy spells out what should have been clear for nearly a year - the transatlantic security consensus is dead. The US is moving on and Europe does not seem to have internalized this as a *fact.*
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December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A much more general article this time, with some good coverage of the changing relationship between the USA and Europe.
The dems are NOT going to fix anything.
The dems are NOT going to fix anything.
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PHOTO, VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: 'Wheel of Time' – a cultural and tasty journey, part of cross-border gastronomic route
PHOTO, VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: 'Wheel of Time' – a cultural and tasty journey, part of cross-border gastronomic route
PHOTO, VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: 'Wheel of Time' – a cultural and tasty journey, part of cross-border gastronomic route
In the heart of Moldova, right in the country's capital, traditions, history, and gastronomy ...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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PHOTO, VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: 'Wheel of Time' – a cultural and tasty journey, part of cross-border gastronomic route
PHOTO, VIDEO // Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES: 'Wheel of Time' – a cultural and tasty journey, part of cross-border gastronomic route
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Wow! Newly declassified Soviet Crewed Lunar info!
COSMOS-382: THE ONLY FLIGHT OF THE 7K-L1E EXPERIMENTAL SPACECRAFT
Soviet Space Substack post will be written soon, in the meantime here's an AI enlarged plan of the docking frame.
COSMOS-382: THE ONLY FLIGHT OF THE 7K-L1E EXPERIMENTAL SPACECRAFT
Soviet Space Substack post will be written soon, in the meantime here's an AI enlarged plan of the docking frame.
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Wow! Newly declassified Soviet Crewed Lunar info!
COSMOS-382: THE ONLY FLIGHT OF THE 7K-L1E EXPERIMENTAL SPACECRAFT
Soviet Space Substack post will be written soon, in the meantime here's an AI enlarged plan of the docking frame.
COSMOS-382: THE ONLY FLIGHT OF THE 7K-L1E EXPERIMENTAL SPACECRAFT
Soviet Space Substack post will be written soon, in the meantime here's an AI enlarged plan of the docking frame.
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One thing I don't understand is how it's possible that so many media and supposedly smart analysts take the "peace" process with Russia seriously. A toddler could look at Russia's behavior and draw the conclusion Russia doesn't want peace, but maybe just a break to recover.
December 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
One thing I don't understand is how it's possible that so many media and supposedly smart analysts take the "peace" process with Russia seriously. A toddler could look at Russia's behavior and draw the conclusion Russia doesn't want peace, but maybe just a break to recover.
A powerful thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
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Injured Russian stormtroopers say they have to lie untended in their own blood, pus & faeces under armed guard in hospitals that are like prisons. They get expensive, inedible food which they have to pay for themselves.
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Injured Russian stormtroopers say they have to lie untended in their own blood, pus & faeces under armed guard in hospitals that are like prisons. They get expensive, inedible food which they have to pay for themselves.
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A powerful thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
skyview.social?url=https%3A...
Injured Russian stormtroopers say they have to lie untended in their own blood, pus & faeces under armed guard in hospitals that are like prisons. They get expensive, inedible food which they have to pay for themselves.
skyview.social?url=https%3A...
Injured Russian stormtroopers say they have to lie untended in their own blood, pus & faeces under armed guard in hospitals that are like prisons. They get expensive, inedible food which they have to pay for themselves.
www.moldpres.md/eng/politics...
The former prime minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has been awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, one of the highest honours of Ukraine. In Chisinau, the order was presented by the Ukrainian Ambassador on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The former prime minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has been awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, one of the highest honours of Ukraine. In Chisinau, the order was presented by the Ukrainian Ambassador on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Former Moldovan PM awarded by Ukrainian president
The former prime minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has been awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The former prime minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has been awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, one of the highest honours of Ukraine. In Chisinau, the order was presented by the Ukrainian Ambassador on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The former prime minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has been awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class, one of the highest honours of Ukraine. In Chisinau, the order was presented by the Ukrainian Ambassador on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
As usual, if you want to know what Russians are like, see how they treat each other.
Thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
As usual, if you want to know what Russians are like, see how they treat each other.
1/ So-called 'black commanders' are confiscating Russian soldiers' salary cards, then sending them to their deaths, failing to report them missing or killed, and stealing their salaries. This scam is reportedly widespread and has prompted many complaints from soldiers. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
bsky.app/profile/chri...
Thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
As usual, if you want to know what Russians are like, see how they treat each other.
Thread from @chriso-wiki.bsky.social
As usual, if you want to know what Russians are like, see how they treat each other.
Reposted by Nick in Moldova
1/ So-called 'black commanders' are confiscating Russian soldiers' salary cards, then sending them to their deaths, failing to report them missing or killed, and stealing their salaries. This scam is reportedly widespread and has prompted many complaints from soldiers. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
1/ So-called 'black commanders' are confiscating Russian soldiers' salary cards, then sending them to their deaths, failing to report them missing or killed, and stealing their salaries. This scam is reportedly widespread and has prompted many complaints from soldiers. ⬇️
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Today’s Russian papers are loving the new US national security strategy. One Russian paper on the implications for Europe: “Trump isn’t their Daddy any more.” Kremlin spokesman comments: “The adjustments in the updated strategy correspond in many ways to our vision” #ReadingRussia
“Trump’s not their Daddy any more.” Russian paper on Europe, over new US national security strategy
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today’s Russian papers are loving the new US national security strategy. One Russian paper on the implications for Europe: “Trump isn’t their Daddy any more.” Kremlin spokesman comments: “The adjustments in the updated strategy correspond in many ways to our vision” #ReadingRussia
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⏰ wake up
<<..battle for democracy will not only be fought at the polls and in institutions but will largely take place in the informational space. Manipulation, technologies allowing for near-perfect fabrications, coordinated attacks on public trust, propaganda heavily funded by hostile actors.>>
<<..battle for democracy will not only be fought at the polls and in institutions but will largely take place in the informational space. Manipulation, technologies allowing for near-perfect fabrications, coordinated attacks on public trust, propaganda heavily funded by hostile actors.>>
www.moldpres.md/eng/society/...
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
Head of State calls for modernization of media legislation: We can no longer defend democracy with tools from decades ago
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new f...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⏰ wake up
<<..battle for democracy will not only be fought at the polls and in institutions but will largely take place in the informational space. Manipulation, technologies allowing for near-perfect fabrications, coordinated attacks on public trust, propaganda heavily funded by hostile actors.>>
<<..battle for democracy will not only be fought at the polls and in institutions but will largely take place in the informational space. Manipulation, technologies allowing for near-perfect fabrications, coordinated attacks on public trust, propaganda heavily funded by hostile actors.>>
www.moldpres.md/eng/society/...
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
Head of State calls for modernization of media legislation: We can no longer defend democracy with tools from decades ago
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new f...
www.moldpres.md
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
www.moldpres.md/eng/society/...
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
The Republic of Moldova urgently needs a modern legislative framework capable of countering new forms of manipulation and informational attacks. President Maia Sandu made the statement at Media Forum held today in Chisinau.
China reaffirms support for Moldova's European integration, promises to expand economic cooperation
Interesting emphasis, China supports a Moldovan move towards Europe?
www.moldpres.md/eng/politics...
Interesting emphasis, China supports a Moldovan move towards Europe?
www.moldpres.md/eng/politics...
China reaffirms support for Moldova's European integration, promises to expand economic cooperation
Enhancing practical cooperation between China and Moldova will propel Moldova’s economic an...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
China reaffirms support for Moldova's European integration, promises to expand economic cooperation
Interesting emphasis, China supports a Moldovan move towards Europe?
www.moldpres.md/eng/politics...
Interesting emphasis, China supports a Moldovan move towards Europe?
www.moldpres.md/eng/politics...
Moldova's power system operating under pressure after Russia's attacks on Ukraine; energy minister says Moldelectrica enterprise asks Romania to provide emergency aid
www.moldpres.md/eng/economy/...
www.moldpres.md/eng/economy/...
Moldova's power system operating under pressure after Russia's attacks on Ukraine; energy minister says Moldelectrica enterprise asks Romania to provide emergency aid
The power system of Moldova is operating under pressure, following the massive attacks launched b...
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December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Moldova's power system operating under pressure after Russia's attacks on Ukraine; energy minister says Moldelectrica enterprise asks Romania to provide emergency aid
www.moldpres.md/eng/economy/...
www.moldpres.md/eng/economy/...
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Children against War exhibition at Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
The Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova on December 5 hosted an emotional exhibition titled, Children Against War, which highlights the strength and vulnerability of children from the frontlines of Donetsk.
Children against War exhibition at Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
The Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova on December 5 hosted an emotional exhibition titled, Children Against War, which highlights the strength and vulnerability of children from the frontlines of Donetsk.
Children against War exhibition inaugurated at Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
The Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova on December 5 hosted an emotional exhibition titled, Children A...
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December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Children against War exhibition at Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
The Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova on December 5 hosted an emotional exhibition titled, Children Against War, which highlights the strength and vulnerability of children from the frontlines of Donetsk.
Children against War exhibition at Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
The Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova on December 5 hosted an emotional exhibition titled, Children Against War, which highlights the strength and vulnerability of children from the frontlines of Donetsk.
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Amen to this.
6/ Europe, in my view, should remain strong and become more assertive toward its adversaries. We have returned to a world where power is defined solely by those holding the biggest clubs. And if you don’t have big enough club - you will be someone’s breakfast
December 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Amen to this.
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My MD friend(@Nikro) has this startup promoting the affordable dental care for a while now medicaltourism.review/providers/me...
Top Hospitals and Clinics offering Dentistry / Stomatology
We help you find an affordable, available, immediate and the best quality medical service providers around the world.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My MD friend(@Nikro) has this startup promoting the affordable dental care for a while now medicaltourism.review/providers/me...
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Russian forums report that plans for repairing the launchpad are in place:
"Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome has been ordered to be restored by Cosmonautics Day (2026).
This will prevent a tearful celebration.
UPDATE: Spare parts for repairs are already being delivered to Site 31."
"Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome has been ordered to be restored by Cosmonautics Day (2026).
This will prevent a tearful celebration.
UPDATE: Spare parts for repairs are already being delivered to Site 31."
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Russian forums report that plans for repairing the launchpad are in place:
"Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome has been ordered to be restored by Cosmonautics Day (2026).
This will prevent a tearful celebration.
UPDATE: Spare parts for repairs are already being delivered to Site 31."
"Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome has been ordered to be restored by Cosmonautics Day (2026).
This will prevent a tearful celebration.
UPDATE: Spare parts for repairs are already being delivered to Site 31."
www.moldpres.md/eng/stiri-in...
Chisinau, Moldova
The winter holidays started with the festive lights and the inauguration of the Christmas Tree on the Main Square. A stage, topic-related photo zones, decorative elements, Santa's House, carousels for children & ice rink have been set on PMAN.
Chisinau, Moldova
The winter holidays started with the festive lights and the inauguration of the Christmas Tree on the Main Square. A stage, topic-related photo zones, decorative elements, Santa's House, carousels for children & ice rink have been set on PMAN.
PHOTO GALLERY // Moldovan capital kicks off winter holidays
The winter holidays today were officially kicked off with the lighting of festive lights and the ...
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December 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Chisinau, Moldova
The winter holidays started with the festive lights and the inauguration of the Christmas Tree on the Main Square. A stage, topic-related photo zones, decorative elements, Santa's House, carousels for children & ice rink have been set on PMAN.
Chisinau, Moldova
The winter holidays started with the festive lights and the inauguration of the Christmas Tree on the Main Square. A stage, topic-related photo zones, decorative elements, Santa's House, carousels for children & ice rink have been set on PMAN.
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The experience accumulated by Moldova in the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation deserves to be studied and adopted by the member states of the European Union. 'We have much to learn from Moldova,’’ said Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan in Chișinău.
The experience accumulated by Moldova in the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation deserves to be studied and adopted by the member states of the European Union. 'We have much to learn from Moldova,’’ said Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan in Chișinău.
Moldova, case study for EU in face of Kremlin's hybrid war; MEP says it is essential to learn from Moldova's experience
The experience accumulated by Moldova in the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation deserves ...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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The experience accumulated by Moldova in the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation deserves to be studied and adopted by the member states of the European Union. 'We have much to learn from Moldova,’’ said Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan in Chișinău.
The experience accumulated by Moldova in the hybrid war waged by the Russian Federation deserves to be studied and adopted by the member states of the European Union. 'We have much to learn from Moldova,’’ said Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan in Chișinău.
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#Moldova
Prosecutors have demanded thirteen years of imprisonment for Dmitri Constantinov, former president of the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, accused of abuse of office and embezzlement in particularly large amounts.
#Moldova
Prosecutors have demanded thirteen years of imprisonment for Dmitri Constantinov, former president of the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, accused of abuse of office and embezzlement in particularly large amounts.
Former president of People's Assembly of Gagauzia autonomy faces long prison term; prosecutors demand sentence in power abuse, embezzlement case
Prosecutors have demanded thirteen years of imprisonment for Dmitri Constantinov, former presiden...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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#Moldova
Prosecutors have demanded thirteen years of imprisonment for Dmitri Constantinov, former president of the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, accused of abuse of office and embezzlement in particularly large amounts.
#Moldova
Prosecutors have demanded thirteen years of imprisonment for Dmitri Constantinov, former president of the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, accused of abuse of office and embezzlement in particularly large amounts.
I don't post much personal stuff, but yesterday I had major dental work done here in Moldova, 7 implants at once.
(I've been terrified of dentists all my life after an absolute butcher when I was a child).
Superb, pain-free, and 1/10th the price of the UK!
I would highly this recommend to anyone.
(I've been terrified of dentists all my life after an absolute butcher when I was a child).
Superb, pain-free, and 1/10th the price of the UK!
I would highly this recommend to anyone.
December 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I don't post much personal stuff, but yesterday I had major dental work done here in Moldova, 7 implants at once.
(I've been terrified of dentists all my life after an absolute butcher when I was a child).
Superb, pain-free, and 1/10th the price of the UK!
I would highly this recommend to anyone.
(I've been terrified of dentists all my life after an absolute butcher when I was a child).
Superb, pain-free, and 1/10th the price of the UK!
I would highly this recommend to anyone.
An absolute ton of important items in this article, most of which seemed to miss the main news channels.
Shor signals he’s closing up shop in Moldova? We look at what this means for the Kremlin’s hybrid war. Russian drones cause Moldova to briefly close its airspace, and the Moldovan army gets some new ket. All this and more in this week’s roundup.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
An absolute ton of important items in this article, most of which seemed to miss the main news channels.
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1/ The new US National Security Strategy blames 'undemocratic' European governments for failing to make peace with Russia, takes a pro-Russian position on NATO, reflects white nationalist views on European demographics, and pledges overt support for far-right parties. ⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
1/ The new US National Security Strategy blames 'undemocratic' European governments for failing to make peace with Russia, takes a pro-Russian position on NATO, reflects white nationalist views on European demographics, and pledges overt support for far-right parties. ⬇️
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A Russian soldier just murdered 7 of his own comrades after returning from Ukrainian captivity - a planned revenge attack on the men who had abused him
He signed a new contract specifically to regain access to them. He's now on the run in Belgorod
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
He signed a new contract specifically to regain access to them. He's now on the run in Belgorod
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
Frontline report: Russian military’s brutal abuse culture spawns wave of internal revenge killings
Tortured by their own commanders, Russian soldiers are surrendering to Ukraine - and when prisoner exchanges send them back, some return to kill the men who abused them.
euromaidanpress.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A Russian soldier just murdered 7 of his own comrades after returning from Ukrainian captivity - a planned revenge attack on the men who had abused him
He signed a new contract specifically to regain access to them. He's now on the run in Belgorod
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
He signed a new contract specifically to regain access to them. He's now on the run in Belgorod
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/f...