Stan Brabant
@stanbrabant.bsky.social
Human rights, arms & mine action researcher - currently focused on the Sudans @ Centre for Security & Defence Studies | Growing tomatoes
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk became the first high-ranking official to ask the question on everyone’s mind — Was convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein working with Russia?
He added that Poland would investigate possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services.
He added that Poland would investigate possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services.
Epstein's Russia connections, explained
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk became the first high-ranking official to ask the question on everyone’s mind — Was convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein working with Russia?
He added that Poland ...
kyivindependent.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk became the first high-ranking official to ask the question on everyone’s mind — Was convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein working with Russia?
He added that Poland would investigate possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services.
He added that Poland would investigate possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services.
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Since February 2022, Russian forces have suffered nearly 1.2 million casualties—more losses than any major power in any war since WWII. Data from the CSIS Defense and Security Department shows that Russia is in decline as a major power.
🧵More on Russia’s grinding war: www.csis.org/analysis/rus...
🧵More on Russia’s grinding war: www.csis.org/analysis/rus...
Russia’s Grinding War in Ukraine
Despite claims of success in Ukraine, new CSIS data shows that Russia is paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains, with over 1.2 million casualties. Russia is also in decline as a major economi...
www.csis.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Since February 2022, Russian forces have suffered nearly 1.2 million casualties—more losses than any major power in any war since WWII. Data from the CSIS Defense and Security Department shows that Russia is in decline as a major power.
🧵More on Russia’s grinding war: www.csis.org/analysis/rus...
🧵More on Russia’s grinding war: www.csis.org/analysis/rus...
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Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S.
@antibot4navalny.bsky.social notes the new disinfo masks itself as content from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @bellingcat.com, among others.
@antibot4navalny.bsky.social notes the new disinfo masks itself as content from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @bellingcat.com, among others.
Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S.
The Kremlin-linked online bot network known as “Matryoshka” has launched a disinformation campaign focused on the escalating dispute over Greenland, according to researchers from the Bot Blocker project (@antibot4navalny), which monitors Russian bot activity on social media. The researchers told The Insider that the campaign is aimed at amplifying tensions surrounding the standoff between the U.S. and several of its NATO allies.
theins.press
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S.
@antibot4navalny.bsky.social notes the new disinfo masks itself as content from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @bellingcat.com, among others.
@antibot4navalny.bsky.social notes the new disinfo masks itself as content from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @bellingcat.com, among others.
🛢️&💰: The Royal Higher Institute for Defence just released my short paper on #Chinese oil companies in #Sudan & #SouthSudan. It looks at how war, rivalries, and systemic #corruption eroded China’s dominance in the Sudanese and South Sudanese #oil sector.
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Chinese oil companies have been a dominant player in Sudan and South Sudan’s oil sector for the past 30 years. But the war that is devastating Sudan has...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
🛢️&💰: The Royal Higher Institute for Defence just released my short paper on #Chinese oil companies in #Sudan & #SouthSudan. It looks at how war, rivalries, and systemic #corruption eroded China’s dominance in the Sudanese and South Sudanese #oil sector.
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
www.defence-institute.be/en/publicati...
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The EU will continue to fortify its critical infrastructure, including by investing in new cables, strengthening surveillance, ensuring more repair capacity, and moving against Moscow’s shadow fleet, which also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks. (3/3)
January 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The EU will continue to fortify its critical infrastructure, including by investing in new cables, strengthening surveillance, ensuring more repair capacity, and moving against Moscow’s shadow fleet, which also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks. (3/3)
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How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
"Russian industry has entered a perfect storm" warns Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
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'The evidence proves that the West's current strategy – arming Ukraine, imposing sanctions, hardening critical infrastructure – is fracturing Russia's military, economic and political cohesion' write William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk.
Russia is Losing – Time for Putin's 2026 Hybrid Escalation
2025 offered the most generous potential off-ramp for Vladimir Putin. He rejected it.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
'The evidence proves that the West's current strategy – arming Ukraine, imposing sanctions, hardening critical infrastructure – is fracturing Russia's military, economic and political cohesion' write William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk.
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Mohamed Ben Brahim. Brussel. Circusartiest. Verzetsgroep Nationale Koninklijke Beweging. Sabotageacties. Inlichtingen. Mohamed neemt deel aan de bevrijdingsgevechten van Brussel. #heldenvanhetverzet
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Mohamed Ben Brahim. Brussel. Circusartiest. Verzetsgroep Nationale Koninklijke Beweging. Sabotageacties. Inlichtingen. Mohamed neemt deel aan de bevrijdingsgevechten van Brussel. #heldenvanhetverzet
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4/ Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign continues to degrade Russia’s oil refining and military capabilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka direction. Russian forces recently advanced in the Hulyaipole direction.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka direction. Russian forces recently advanced in the Hulyaipole direction.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
4/ Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign continues to degrade Russia’s oil refining and military capabilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka direction. Russian forces recently advanced in the Hulyaipole direction.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka direction. Russian forces recently advanced in the Hulyaipole direction.
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The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
on.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
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Jules Bastin. Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe. Beroepsmilitiar. Gehuwd. Verzetsgroep Geheim Leger. Hoofd netwerk. Actief bij de sluikkrant 'La Voix des Belges'. Opsluiting in Sint-Gillis. Deportatie naar het concentratiekamp van Gross-Rosen. Jules sterft er op 1 december 1944. 54 jaar. #heldenvanhetverzet
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Jules Bastin. Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe. Beroepsmilitiar. Gehuwd. Verzetsgroep Geheim Leger. Hoofd netwerk. Actief bij de sluikkrant 'La Voix des Belges'. Opsluiting in Sint-Gillis. Deportatie naar het concentratiekamp van Gross-Rosen. Jules sterft er op 1 december 1944. 54 jaar. #heldenvanhetverzet
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Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this "peace plan" was written by Russians or Americans?
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“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
Rhetoric around Russia’s war in Ukraine has once again shifted to discussions about a potential “diplomatic solution.” However, the “deal” on the table — a 28-point plan that contains many of Moscow’s...
theins.press
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
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BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10 & a half years in prison after pleading guilty to eight charges of bribery from a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.
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Btw, in case you have not noticed it--the last few hours have confirmed one thing. The alliance of dictators and autocrats is no longer notional--it is now up and running. The remaining democratic states in the world have to react now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Btw, in case you have not noticed it--the last few hours have confirmed one thing. The alliance of dictators and autocrats is no longer notional--it is now up and running. The remaining democratic states in the world have to react now.
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Fucking explosions in Kyiv
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Fucking explosions in Kyiv
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Alfons Todts. Tieltrode. Metaalbewerker. Vrijgezel. Arrestatie door de bezetter en gedeporteerd naar Duitse concentratiekampen. Alfons sterft in Flossenburg op 27 januari 1945. 22 jaar. #heldenvanhetverzet
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Alfons Todts. Tieltrode. Metaalbewerker. Vrijgezel. Arrestatie door de bezetter en gedeporteerd naar Duitse concentratiekampen. Alfons sterft in Flossenburg op 27 januari 1945. 22 jaar. #heldenvanhetverzet
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11 november 1940. De bezetter verbiedt elke herdenking van de Wapenstilstand van 1918. Toch verschijnen overal bloemen, vlaggen en symbolen van verzet. Er volgen arrestaties en strenge straffen, maar het vuur is aangewakkerd. De verzetsgeest is ontwaakt — en zal niet meer doven.
#wapenstilstand
#wapenstilstand
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
11 november 1940. De bezetter verbiedt elke herdenking van de Wapenstilstand van 1918. Toch verschijnen overal bloemen, vlaggen en symbolen van verzet. Er volgen arrestaties en strenge straffen, maar het vuur is aangewakkerd. De verzetsgeest is ontwaakt — en zal niet meer doven.
#wapenstilstand
#wapenstilstand
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#Sudan 🇸🇩: "Rapid Support Forces" ( #RSF ) captured the city of Al-Fasher, capital of North #Darfur, from Sudanese Army ( #SAF ).
RSF units notably armed with various AK-103 clones: #China made 🇨🇳 CS/LR11 rifles, #Iran made 🇮🇷 KL-103 rifles and #Azerbaijan made 🇦🇿 AZ-7,62 rifles.
RSF units notably armed with various AK-103 clones: #China made 🇨🇳 CS/LR11 rifles, #Iran made 🇮🇷 KL-103 rifles and #Azerbaijan made 🇦🇿 AZ-7,62 rifles.
October 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms missed out on the Nobel peace prize. Yet the network of mutual-aid groups delivering life-saving help amid civil war would have deserved the prize, too
Sudan’s remarkable mutual-aid groups
They deserved the Nobel peace prize, even though they didn’t win
econ.st
October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms missed out on the Nobel peace prize. Yet the network of mutual-aid groups delivering life-saving help amid civil war would have deserved the prize, too
🔔A bit of news: I recently joined the Centre for Security and Defence Studies, a precious haven to conduct research in these dangerous times… And here is a paper I have been working on in the past months. It is entitled “Who is fuelling the Sudan 2023 Civil War?".
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After the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized power in a coup in October 2021, the two entities failed to agree on how to...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🔔A bit of news: I recently joined the Centre for Security and Defence Studies, a precious haven to conduct research in these dangerous times… And here is a paper I have been working on in the past months. It is entitled “Who is fuelling the Sudan 2023 Civil War?".
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NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
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My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
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Armes chimiques au Soudan : des images documentent l’utilisation par l’armée d’un gaz interdit
Armes chimiques au Soudan : des images documentent l’utilisation par l’armée d’un gaz interdit
Le 22 mai 2025, les États-Unis accusent l'armée soudanaise d’avoir utilisé des armes chimiques dans sa guerre contre la milice des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR). Aucune preuve n’a été fournie pour appuyer ces allégations, que l’armée soudanaise nie. Pour la première fois, la rédaction des Observateurs documente deux incidents survenus en septembre 2024 au nord de Khartoum. Tous les indices convergent vers des bombardements au chlore, un gaz toxique interdit par le droit international.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Armes chimiques au Soudan : des images documentent l’utilisation par l’armée d’un gaz interdit
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Write to Russia: Evgeniya Rogozina - remanded in custody on terrorism charges for expressing indignation at the increase in the price of butter - #RightsinRussia www.rightsinrussia.org/write-to-rus...
Write to Russia: Evgeniya Rogozina - remanded in custody on terrorism charges for expressing indignation at the increase in the price of butter - Rights in Russia
Evgeniya Rogozina - remanded in custody for expressing indignation over the increase in the price of butter.
www.rightsinrussia.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Write to Russia: Evgeniya Rogozina - remanded in custody on terrorism charges for expressing indignation at the increase in the price of butter - #RightsinRussia www.rightsinrussia.org/write-to-rus...
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#SUDAN: Rival forces are deliberately targeting the devastated nation’s civilian population, committing atrocities including war crimes on a large scale, the UN Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan said in its latest report today.
👉https://bit.ly/4nmYGWd
👉https://bit.ly/4nmYGWd
September 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#SUDAN: Rival forces are deliberately targeting the devastated nation’s civilian population, committing atrocities including war crimes on a large scale, the UN Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan said in its latest report today.
👉https://bit.ly/4nmYGWd
👉https://bit.ly/4nmYGWd