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Economics, geoeconomics, History, culture of Central and Eastern Europe
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Mariusz Patey is a graduate of the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw. A journalist specializing in the issues of the Intermarium economy and energy security. Former advisor to the Lubuskie Voivode, former member of supervisory boards of commercial companies related to transport, IT solutions for transport.
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Russia Announced Results Of Sham Vote In Russian-Occupied Lands
Russian-installed officials in four occupied regions of Ukraine reported huge majorities of votes in favor of joining Russia––ranging between 87 and 99 percent. Western countries will refuse to recognize the rigged vote tally. Despite that, Russia is likely to grab these eastern regions of Ukraine that together make up about 15 percent of Ukrainian territory.
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Russia’s “Partial” Mobilization: Putin Deceived Fellow Citizens
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No. 303 Squadron: The Polish Heroes in the Battle of Britain
Polish pilots have earned a special place in British history. Formed on August 2, 1940, the 303rd Tadeusz Kościuszko Warsaw Fighter Squadron showed its exceptional efficiency and bravery during the Battle of Britain. With its heroism, No. 303 Squadron has proven to live up to the deeds of its great patron, Tadeusz Kościuszko.
Sham Referenda In Russian-Controlled Ukrainian Regions
The results of these “referenda” are known well in advance. Russian President Vladimir Putin likely intends to annex occupied southern and eastern Ukraine directly into the Russian Federation in a few days. This operation is aimed at mobilizing Putin’s supporters in Russia and stoking fears of nuclear attacks if Ukrainian forces liberate the whole regions of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk.
The US-NATO and the reemerging regional waves
With the adoption of its Strategic Concept of 2022 in July 2022 in Madrid, Spain, NATO introduced its new action plan under its 2030 Agenda. However, the reality across the world presents enhanced challenges in today’s critical security landscape, suggesting that written commitments require effective actions.
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