Chris Alexander
@calxandr.bsky.social
Canadian diplomat, writer, politician, director, advisor, strategist & citizen
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"From the War of 1812 to War Plan Red in the 1930s, by way of rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada, the Fenian raids, even McKinley’s tariffs, Washington power-brokers always saw a path to Canada joining the stars & stripes."
- The Diehard Optimist
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- The Diehard Optimist
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The Defence of Canada
Means to Match Ends
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March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"From the War of 1812 to War Plan Red in the 1930s, by way of rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada, the Fenian raids, even McKinley’s tariffs, Washington power-brokers always saw a path to Canada joining the stars & stripes."
- The Diehard Optimist
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- The Diehard Optimist
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France should send an expeditionary force to Odesa like they did in December 1918.
This time they should be on Ukraine's side instead of the side of the Russian imperialists.
This time they should be on Ukraine's side instead of the side of the Russian imperialists.
March 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
France should send an expeditionary force to Odesa like they did in December 1918.
This time they should be on Ukraine's side instead of the side of the Russian imperialists.
This time they should be on Ukraine's side instead of the side of the Russian imperialists.
"From the War of 1812 to War Plan Red in the 1930s, by way of rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada, the Fenian raids, even McKinley’s tariffs, Washington power-brokers always saw a path to Canada joining the stars & stripes."
- The Diehard Optimist
chrisalexander545439.substack.com/p/the-defenc...
- The Diehard Optimist
chrisalexander545439.substack.com/p/the-defenc...
The Defence of Canada
Means to Match Ends
chrisalexander545439.substack.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"From the War of 1812 to War Plan Red in the 1930s, by way of rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada, the Fenian raids, even McKinley’s tariffs, Washington power-brokers always saw a path to Canada joining the stars & stripes."
- The Diehard Optimist
chrisalexander545439.substack.com/p/the-defenc...
- The Diehard Optimist
chrisalexander545439.substack.com/p/the-defenc...
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Europe must fight for its freedom to shape its future in an unstable world.
We must invest in our prosperity and security.
And stay united and true to our values.
My team and I will strive for this every single day.
Starting from the very first day.
europa.eu/!3XdrYR
We must invest in our prosperity and security.
And stay united and true to our values.
My team and I will strive for this every single day.
Starting from the very first day.
europa.eu/!3XdrYR
November 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Europe must fight for its freedom to shape its future in an unstable world.
We must invest in our prosperity and security.
And stay united and true to our values.
My team and I will strive for this every single day.
Starting from the very first day.
europa.eu/!3XdrYR
We must invest in our prosperity and security.
And stay united and true to our values.
My team and I will strive for this every single day.
Starting from the very first day.
europa.eu/!3XdrYR
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Our first major initiative will be a Competitiveness Compass 🧭
Building on the three pillars of the Draghi report.
Innovation, decarbonisation, security.
Everyone in the team will contribute.
Building on the three pillars of the Draghi report.
Innovation, decarbonisation, security.
Everyone in the team will contribute.
November 27, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Our first major initiative will be a Competitiveness Compass 🧭
Building on the three pillars of the Draghi report.
Innovation, decarbonisation, security.
Everyone in the team will contribute.
Building on the three pillars of the Draghi report.
Innovation, decarbonisation, security.
Everyone in the team will contribute.
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A federal judge dismissed the election subversion case brought against President-elect Donald Trump without prejudice, which means it can be refiled once Trump is out of office.
What Happens to Trump’s Indictments Once He Takes Office?
Experts say it’s unlikely that President-elect Donald Trump will stand trial in two of the active cases against him when he takes office.
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November 27, 2024 at 4:30 AM
A federal judge dismissed the election subversion case brought against President-elect Donald Trump without prejudice, which means it can be refiled once Trump is out of office.
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Great to see our call for a
Euro-Canadian coalition of the willing
now in Polish
- fitting given Poland’s potential leading role in such a coalition & Polish PM Donald Tusk’s role in initiating it
Euro-Canadian coalition of the willing
now in Polish
- fitting given Poland’s potential leading role in such a coalition & Polish PM Donald Tusk’s role in initiating it
Wysocy rangą politycy, dowódcy wojskowi i eksperci wystosowali list otwarty wzywający Europę i Kanadę do połączenia sił w obronie Ukrainy przed rosyjską agresją.
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@bctallis.bsky.social @aarongburnett.bsky.social @jkaarsbo.bsky.social @kpisarska.bsky.social
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@bctallis.bsky.social @aarongburnett.bsky.social @jkaarsbo.bsky.social @kpisarska.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Great to see our call for a
Euro-Canadian coalition of the willing
now in Polish
- fitting given Poland’s potential leading role in such a coalition & Polish PM Donald Tusk’s role in initiating it
Euro-Canadian coalition of the willing
now in Polish
- fitting given Poland’s potential leading role in such a coalition & Polish PM Donald Tusk’s role in initiating it
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European Commission 2024-2029 🇪🇺
November 27, 2024 at 11:56 AM
European Commission 2024-2029 🇪🇺
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On the night of November 26-27, russian terrorists attacked Ukraine with 89 strike UAVs launched from Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 36 enemy drones. The other 53 were redirected by electronic warfare countermeasures.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 36 enemy drones. The other 53 were redirected by electronic warfare countermeasures.
November 27, 2024 at 12:06 PM
On the night of November 26-27, russian terrorists attacked Ukraine with 89 strike UAVs launched from Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 36 enemy drones. The other 53 were redirected by electronic warfare countermeasures.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 36 enemy drones. The other 53 were redirected by electronic warfare countermeasures.
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I am grateful for your trust, European Parliament!
The EU needs a strong voice in a fast-changing world – and together, we’ll make it heard.
I am ready. Let’s get started!
The EU needs a strong voice in a fast-changing world – and together, we’ll make it heard.
I am ready. Let’s get started!
November 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM
I am grateful for your trust, European Parliament!
The EU needs a strong voice in a fast-changing world – and together, we’ll make it heard.
I am ready. Let’s get started!
The EU needs a strong voice in a fast-changing world – and together, we’ll make it heard.
I am ready. Let’s get started!
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A leader of the Taliban terrorist organization shakes hands with a leader of the Russian terrorist state.
November 27, 2024 at 12:07 PM
A leader of the Taliban terrorist organization shakes hands with a leader of the Russian terrorist state.
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Very significant in the context of Canada’s struggles to fight disinformation, destabilisation and subversion from both Russia and China.
- we have to get serious about winning the hybrid war & defending our democracies.
- we have to get serious about winning the hybrid war & defending our democracies.
In today’s #vatniksoup, I’ll introduce a Canadian journalist and alleged Soviet/Russian spy, David Pugliese (@davidpugliese). He’s best-known for his articles about “Ukrainian Nazis”, and for allegedly being a spy for both the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Very significant in the context of Canada’s struggles to fight disinformation, destabilisation and subversion from both Russia and China.
- we have to get serious about winning the hybrid war & defending our democracies.
- we have to get serious about winning the hybrid war & defending our democracies.
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In today’s #vatniksoup, I’ll introduce a Canadian journalist and alleged Soviet/Russian spy, David Pugliese (@davidpugliese). He’s best-known for his articles about “Ukrainian Nazis”, and for allegedly being a spy for both the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
In today’s #vatniksoup, I’ll introduce a Canadian journalist and alleged Soviet/Russian spy, David Pugliese (@davidpugliese). He’s best-known for his articles about “Ukrainian Nazis”, and for allegedly being a spy for both the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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Several months ago I was anonymously sent a pile of documents from the mid-80s originating from the KGB archives in Kyiv. These documents outlined a KGB recruitment into “Stuart”, or David Pugliese who “works in foreign mass media” and who is…
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Several months ago I was anonymously sent a pile of documents from the mid-80s originating from the KGB archives in Kyiv. These documents outlined a KGB recruitment into “Stuart”, or David Pugliese who “works in foreign mass media” and who is…
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..“studied with the perspective of possible operative use”. Another document described “Stuart’s” contact “Ivan”, who allegedly became his handler. Some have speculated that “Ivan” is Fred Weir, a correspondent of the Christian Science Monitor. He’s lived in Moscow since 1986.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
..“studied with the perspective of possible operative use”. Another document described “Stuart’s” contact “Ivan”, who allegedly became his handler. Some have speculated that “Ivan” is Fred Weir, a correspondent of the Christian Science Monitor. He’s lived in Moscow since 1986.
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Fred and his uncle John were active in the Communist Party of Canada, which was originally founded by Ukrainian Canadians. Both of them also worked for the Canadian Tribune.
The documents concerning Mr. Pugliese themselves were proven to be authentic by experts, but they don’t clearly show…
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The documents concerning Mr. Pugliese themselves were proven to be authentic by experts, but they don’t clearly show…
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Fred and his uncle John were active in the Communist Party of Canada, which was originally founded by Ukrainian Canadians. Both of them also worked for the Canadian Tribune.
The documents concerning Mr. Pugliese themselves were proven to be authentic by experts, but they don’t clearly show…
4/21
The documents concerning Mr. Pugliese themselves were proven to be authentic by experts, but they don’t clearly show…
4/21
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…that Pugliese was a Russian agent. A leading expert on KGB operations suggested that the documents confirm Pugliese was recruited by 1984, meaning that he was accepting conspiratorial methods of work and taskings directly from Moscow, and by 1990 he was also receiving money.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
…that Pugliese was a Russian agent. A leading expert on KGB operations suggested that the documents confirm Pugliese was recruited by 1984, meaning that he was accepting conspiratorial methods of work and taskings directly from Moscow, and by 1990 he was also receiving money.
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As is tradition in democratic countries, Mr. Pugliese had the possibility to defend himself against these strong claims. He stated that the documents had “factual errors and falsehoods” about his personal life. For example, he claimed that he didn’t live in Ottawa in 1984.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
As is tradition in democratic countries, Mr. Pugliese had the possibility to defend himself against these strong claims. He stated that the documents had “factual errors and falsehoods” about his personal life. For example, he claimed that he didn’t live in Ottawa in 1984.
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Interestingly, the journalism school, where Pugliese graduated in 1986, is at Carleton University in Ottawa - the records of his graduation are from their convocation. Considering this takes about 4 years of studies, this would imply he was living in the region during that time.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Interestingly, the journalism school, where Pugliese graduated in 1986, is at Carleton University in Ottawa - the records of his graduation are from their convocation. Considering this takes about 4 years of studies, this would imply he was living in the region during that time.
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His BA in psychology is from Lakehead University, which is still in the province of Ontario, but 1500 km from Ottawa. Strangely, in his bio at SpaceNews David claims that he has a Bachelor’s degree in political science from the same university. This is so confusing!
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
His BA in psychology is from Lakehead University, which is still in the province of Ontario, but 1500 km from Ottawa. Strangely, in his bio at SpaceNews David claims that he has a Bachelor’s degree in political science from the same university. This is so confusing!
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To be fair, all this happened a long time ago and it’s almost impossible to say whether David was indeed recruited by the KGB, but as a reporter at a Canadian newspaper with a relatively small circulation, David really seems to like writing about the “Ukrainian Nazis”.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
To be fair, all this happened a long time ago and it’s almost impossible to say whether David was indeed recruited by the KGB, but as a reporter at a Canadian newspaper with a relatively small circulation, David really seems to like writing about the “Ukrainian Nazis”.
9/21
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A quick Google search brings up dozens of articles he wrote about Ukraine, and in the last eight years, there are many articles written by him either attacking Ukraine or Canada’s support of Ukraine and referencing “Ukrainian neo-Nazis”.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
A quick Google search brings up dozens of articles he wrote about Ukraine, and in the last eight years, there are many articles written by him either attacking Ukraine or Canada’s support of Ukraine and referencing “Ukrainian neo-Nazis”.
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Kirill Kalinin, a former employee at the Russian embassy who also ran their social media platforms and acted as their spokesman, often shared Pugliese’s articles and tagged him in tweets. After Kalinin was kicked out of Canada, he gave an exclusive interview to Pugliese.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Kirill Kalinin, a former employee at the Russian embassy who also ran their social media platforms and acted as their spokesman, often shared Pugliese’s articles and tagged him in tweets. After Kalinin was kicked out of Canada, he gave an exclusive interview to Pugliese.
11/21
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In one of his articles, Pugliese cited the director-general of the Ukrainian Jewish Committee, which was then led by Oleksandr Feldman, a former member of a pro-Kremlin party, Opposition Platform – For Life, founded by the grandfather of Putin’s daughter, Viktor Medvedchuk.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
In one of his articles, Pugliese cited the director-general of the Ukrainian Jewish Committee, which was then led by Oleksandr Feldman, a former member of a pro-Kremlin party, Opposition Platform – For Life, founded by the grandfather of Putin’s daughter, Viktor Medvedchuk.
12/21
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Within a 1½ year period before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continuing for a few months into the invasion, David used the words “Nazi” and “Ukraine” more than two dozen times, basically just copying the Kremlin’s “Nazi” narratives.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Within a 1½ year period before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continuing for a few months into the invasion, David used the words “Nazi” and “Ukraine” more than two dozen times, basically just copying the Kremlin’s “Nazi” narratives.
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