Alex Raufoglu
@ralexdc.bsky.social
✍️ DC Correspondent covering Eastern Europe | @AmericanU 🎓 | @ForeignPressUSA Board | Posts=personal
JUST NOW!! Congressional Democrats Slam White House for 'Forcing Ukraine into Capitulation' with Peace Deal
Top US lawmakers in security and foreign affairs urge swift course correction, warning that forcing Kyiv into 'unjust surrender' would threaten NATO and global stability.
Top US lawmakers in security and foreign affairs urge swift course correction, warning that forcing Kyiv into 'unjust surrender' would threaten NATO and global stability.
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
JUST NOW!! Congressional Democrats Slam White House for 'Forcing Ukraine into Capitulation' with Peace Deal
Top US lawmakers in security and foreign affairs urge swift course correction, warning that forcing Kyiv into 'unjust surrender' would threaten NATO and global stability.
Top US lawmakers in security and foreign affairs urge swift course correction, warning that forcing Kyiv into 'unjust surrender' would threaten NATO and global stability.
One-point 💯 peace plan… 👇🏻
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
One-point 💯 peace plan… 👇🏻
THIS!!! russia cyber-crime 'launch pad' hit by unprecedented TRIPLE sanctions from US, UK, Australia
Western allies move to dismantle 'bulletproof hosting' services like Media Land accused of powering Lockbit and other attacks, alongside fresh action against sanctions evaders
Western allies move to dismantle 'bulletproof hosting' services like Media Land accused of powering Lockbit and other attacks, alongside fresh action against sanctions evaders
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
THIS!!! russia cyber-crime 'launch pad' hit by unprecedented TRIPLE sanctions from US, UK, Australia
Western allies move to dismantle 'bulletproof hosting' services like Media Land accused of powering Lockbit and other attacks, alongside fresh action against sanctions evaders
Western allies move to dismantle 'bulletproof hosting' services like Media Land accused of powering Lockbit and other attacks, alongside fresh action against sanctions evaders
SCOOP!!! U.S. Approves $105m Patriot Upgrade Package for Ukraine
State Dept greenlights major sustainment deal, including enhanced M903 launchers, spare parts, and training, to bolster Kyiv's air defence capabilities against current and future threats.
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State Dept greenlights major sustainment deal, including enhanced M903 launchers, spare parts, and training, to bolster Kyiv's air defence capabilities against current and future threats.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SCOOP!!! U.S. Approves $105m Patriot Upgrade Package for Ukraine
State Dept greenlights major sustainment deal, including enhanced M903 launchers, spare parts, and training, to bolster Kyiv's air defence capabilities against current and future threats.
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State Dept greenlights major sustainment deal, including enhanced M903 launchers, spare parts, and training, to bolster Kyiv's air defence capabilities against current and future threats.
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NEW!! ODIHR says 🇬🇪 “russian dream”s new laws on assembly are a no-go. They don't meet the international requirements for protecting protest rights.
When international law is flexing, you know the situation is serious.
#StandWithGeorgianPEOPLE
www.osce.org/odihr/601503
When international law is flexing, you know the situation is serious.
#StandWithGeorgianPEOPLE
www.osce.org/odihr/601503
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 AM
NEW!! ODIHR says 🇬🇪 “russian dream”s new laws on assembly are a no-go. They don't meet the international requirements for protecting protest rights.
When international law is flexing, you know the situation is serious.
#StandWithGeorgianPEOPLE
www.osce.org/odihr/601503
When international law is flexing, you know the situation is serious.
#StandWithGeorgianPEOPLE
www.osce.org/odihr/601503
NEW! Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in Major Blow to Sanctions Strategy
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
NEW! Art of Loophole: Trump Gives Pass to Orbán’s Russia Reliance in Major Blow to Sanctions Strategy
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
Hungary secures one-year exemption for critical oil and gas pipelines. Critics denounce move as a betrayal that funnels billions to the Kremlin
READ 👉 www.kyivpost.com/post/63872
SCOOP!! Bipartisan Group of 20 Congress Member Urges Pentagon to Reverse Romania Troop Withdrawal
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
SCOOP!! Bipartisan Group of 20 Congress Member Urges Pentagon to Reverse Romania Troop Withdrawal
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
Leading Democrats and Republicans warn Hegseth that removing 700 troops from NATO’s eastern flank 'undermines' hope for Ukrainian peace 'on Ukraine’s terms'. 👇🏻
THIS!! Eastern Mediterranean Energy Bloc Condemns russia's War Finance Tactics
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
THIS!! Eastern Mediterranean Energy Bloc Condemns russia's War Finance Tactics
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
U.S, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Vow to Reduce Reliance on 'Malign Actors' and Target Russian Attempts to Circumvent Oil Sanctions in New Energy Cooperation Push.
Joint Statement 👇
NEW! Key lawmakers urge State Dept to defend former personnel targeted by "Georgian Dream" amid ‘anti-American’ rhetoric
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW! Key lawmakers urge State Dept to defend former personnel targeted by "Georgian Dream" amid ‘anti-American’ rhetoric
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
Bipartisan appeal calls on Rubio to denounce attacks by GD.
LETTER 👇 by @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorWicker, @SenWhitehouse, @SenJohnCurtis, @RepJoeWilson, @RepCohen
NEW!! Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) are the latest to join S. Res. 236, which demands the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal is finalized.
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NEW!! Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) are the latest to join S. Res. 236, which demands the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace deal is finalized.
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
The resolution now has 16 cosponsors and counting! 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Western culture vs ‘russian culture’ 👇🏻
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Western culture vs ‘russian culture’ 👇🏻
... No, these are not Halloween photos. These are the images of 'russian culture' in Donetsk.
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
... No, these are not Halloween photos. These are the images of 'russian culture' in Donetsk.
Tell me #russiaIsATerroristState without telling me #russiaIsATerroristState
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tell me #russiaIsATerroristState without telling me #russiaIsATerroristState
Thinking of the incredible people of Georgia today.
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
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A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
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October 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Thinking of the incredible people of Georgia today.
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
🇬🇪🇪🇺
A year ago, the world witnessed a stolen election.
For 365 days, they've faced repression, but their fight for freeing Georgia from “russian dream’ hasn't stopped.
Their tireless spirit is an inspiration
🇬🇪🇪🇺
NEW! ‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
October 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
NEW! ‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62924
Budapest, 1956: Ruszkik haza! ("russians go home!")
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Budapest, 1956: Ruszkik haza! ("russians go home!")
NEW!! Senator Shaheen praises 'good start' on Rosneft and Lukoil designations but demands Trump move faster to catch up with Europe on seizing assets, hitting shadow fleet, and arming Ukraine 👇
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEW!! Senator Shaheen praises 'good start' on Rosneft and Lukoil designations but demands Trump move faster to catch up with Europe on seizing assets, hitting shadow fleet, and arming Ukraine 👇
JUST NOW!!! Trump Admin Announces Its First Russia Sanctions Targeting Major Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
JUST NOW!!! Trump Admin Announces Its First Russia Sanctions Targeting Major Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire
NEW!!! ‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
NEW!!! ‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
Here's the House version of the bill 👇 introduced today
And Senate moves to advance companion bill on Wed
READ 👉 kyivpost.com/post/62671
WATCH!!! Putin is like Hamas but stronger, says Zelenksyy as he urges Trump pressure 👇🏻
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
WATCH!!! Putin is like Hamas but stronger, says Zelenksyy as he urges Trump pressure 👇🏻
NEW! ‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’: Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
NEW! ‘Playing into Putin’s Hands’: Expert Warns of Kremlin Manipulation After Tomahawk Rejection
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
Ex-NATO official says Putin is successfully convincing Trump to stall while dismissing Kyiv’s offer to exchange long-range missiles for its world-leading drone technology
READ👉 kyivpost.com/post/62447
DC skies tonight as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington
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October 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
DC skies tonight as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington
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THIS!! The clock is ticking for russia to release 20,000 Ukrainian children they've abducted.
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
THIS!! The clock is ticking for russia to release 20,000 Ukrainian children they've abducted.
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Oct 22: Senate Foreign Relations Committee will mark up the bill to label russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism under US law if they don't
👉 www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/bus...
Keep the memes coming 🇺🇦🏆
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Keep the memes coming 🇺🇦🏆
NEW!!! Senator Shaheen Staff Hand-Delivers Letters to Detained Journalists and Lawyer in Azerbaijan
October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NEW!!! Senator Shaheen Staff Hand-Delivers Letters to Detained Journalists and Lawyer in Azerbaijan