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In Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius's dissertation, cases of plagiarism have been identified, while representatives of the Lithuanian government assert that they have not received calls from the Pentagon to soften rhetoric towards Russia. #plagiatas #Lietuva #politika (translated)

As tensions in Serbia ease, new jokes arise in the Balkan region. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev accuses Bucharest of escalating the conflict in the Black Sea. On October 26 during the Sofia Economic Forum, Prime Minister Radev stated that Romania publicly accused Russia of drone attacks, which were followed by new strikes. "When I accuse, I must have clear evidence," he said. Romania responded, stating that Bucharest has always relied on concrete evidence, including debris from Russian drones, provided to the Russian ambassador. Why such a statement now? On Sunday, November 1, Bulgaria will hold the second round of presidential elections. Radev's protégé Iliana Yotova is leading, but she needs the so-called "peace" electorate. The "peace electorate" in Bulgaria is similar to that in Lithuania – supporting Vaitkus, Nemunas sausage, and other misunderstandings. Radev is unsettled because pro-Western and anti-corruption candidate Andrey Gyurov is hot on Yotova's heels. If Yotova wins, it would extend his rule. If Gyurov wins, Radev will have a president who controls him. Therefore, the Prime Minister is now showing his electorate: "I am not a pro-war advocate, I am a voice for peace, I do not attack Russia without evidence, and Bucharest is escalating." This is the message to that electorate we have written about. However. Just yesterday, on October 28, following this statement, the fifth strike occurred in Bulgaria's economic zone – the ship "Contship Jet," carrying 421 containers, was attacked while heading to Constanta. Thus, the peace rhetoric has not brought peace. #Balkans #Geopolitics #Bulgaria #Romania #BlackSea #BALKANIJA (translated)

Elections today not only in Serbia. Bulgaria is also electing a new president and vice president. These are extraordinary elections, as Bulgaria has witnessed a focus for the first time in history, first demonstrated by Putin with Medvedev in Russia, and now by Vučić in Serbia. The essence of the focus is simple – to remain in power, the previous president Rumen Radev, like the aforementioned gentlemen, stepped down from the presidency to become prime minister. Although there are as many as 27 candidate pairs (presidential and vice presidential) participating in the elections, there are essentially two main candidates: Iliana Iotova - the acting president, former vice president to Radev during both of his terms. She is the candidate of Radev's party "Progressive Bulgaria." Polls predict about 47.3% for her. She is considered pro-European, but at the same time aligns with Radev's line, which is manifested in pro-Russian rhetoric, yet never blocks EU and NATO decisions. The most accurate description would be "Bulgaria first." Andrey Gyurov - about 22% economist, former acting prime minister at the beginning of 2026. He is the main opposition candidate, supported by those wishing to distance themselves from Radev's influence. Most pro-Western and pro-Ukrainian. Also mentioned is Petar Volgin with about 10.3% - he is a candidate of the pro-Russian, nationalist line. Voter turnout is predicted to be very low - about 39%. Why are the elections important? Bulgaria has been a member of the eurozone since 2026, but is politically very unstable. On April 19, the parliamentary elections were won by Radev's coalition "Progressive Bulgaria." Now Radev is the prime minister, and his former vice president is trying to maintain the presidency for the same political camp. In the backdrop of the elections - the war in the Black Sea and drone attacks near Bulgaria's shores, so security is a key topic. In short: just as in neighboring Serbia the elections are a referendum on Vučić, so in Bulgaria - a referendum on Radev - will his political machine maintain the presidency while he himself has moved to the prime minister's position? In the photo, the acting president and leading candidate Iliana Iotova. #Bulgaria #Elections #Balkans #Balkanija (translated)

The author wrote that Vondráček previously spoke most loudly about electoral fraud and criticized the proposal to change the electoral system if its supporters do not win. He described this as MAGA rhetoric, which he believes will not work in the Czech Republic, and stated that it is unclear whether those involved are inspired by the MAGA movement or by Russia. The post concluded with a reference related to the elections in Russia. https://t.co/IZU9VcWa69 #volby #politika #MAGA #CZ #US #RU (translated)

The Seimas URK led by social democrat R. Motuzas and conservative Ž. Pavilionis criticized D. Trump's statements about the Ukrainian presidential elections, calling them emotional and absurd, emphasizing that such rhetoric may be related to the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S. #Ukraina #TrumpoRetorika #Karas (translated)

"What Trump did, that deal with Putin, is an absolute total shock and Europe should wake up and start actively addressing the situation as a whole. And yes, also engage in ending the war in Ukraine. We will see if the rhetoric of European leaders at the Council changes or not," Babiš said, noting that it should be a signal for them. #Ukrajina #Európa #mierovéRokovania (translated)

It is clear that he already has experience, he knows better what he wants and how to achieve it, he has coalition partners who do not pose a great challenge for him, or at least he gets his way very easily. In practice, he governs as if he did not even have coalition partners. According to analysts, this is why Babiš is stronger as Prime Minister today than he was in his previous government term: "It is clear that he already has experience, he knows better what he wants and how to achieve it, he has coalition partners who do not pose a great challenge for him, or at least he gets his way very easily. In practice, he governs as if he did not even have coalition partners," says Marie Bastlová, one of the most prominent Czech political podcast hosts, to the iRozhlas portal, who continues: "He doesn't hesitate with various democratic procedures in this country, he acts rhetorically and speaks in a way that, in my opinion, we could not even have imagined during the time of his previous government." #Babiš #Csehország #politika (translated)

Alvis Hermanis wrote that the electoral system proposed by MMN would allow at least 30 Kulbergs and another 30 people, whom he considered smarter than Kulberg, to be elected to parliament, and the prohibition on the combination of offices would be lifted. He stated that the people he represented had focused on the causes of problems rather than their consequences. Hermanis pointed out that in the last six months, MMN had helped change the political agenda of Latvia, with changes in state governance rules or "general cleaning" becoming a significant topic in the parties' rhetoric. He claimed that the ideas of MMN had become the main content of Kulberg's nightly video self-films, adding that Kulberg had admitted to Domburs that AS did not have its own program. He expressed satisfaction that MMN's ideas were being utilized and hoped that Kulberg would succeed in implementing the movement's political program. Hermanis believed he could have done it better himself, but he also assessed this opportunity as acceptable. He also wrote that the JV/Pro monopoly had been broken and the state had regained hope of recovery. At the same time, Hermanis expressed concerns about immigration, as Kulberg supported the import of low-skilled labor, which he believed would become an existential threat in the long term. He said that Rinkēvičs should return to live with his mother, accusing him of subjecting the entire nation to security risks during the war and appointing Sprūds and Siliņa to responsible positions so that he could live in a palace himself. Hermanis added that they had been lucky, but everything was not yet over, and thanked the supporters of MMN, saying that they had at least tried. #politika #Latvija #demokrātija (translated)

In government-funded commercials, Trump promises a “final battle.” Republicans under his leadership are said to liberate the country from communists, fake media, the “deep state,” and all kinds of scoundrels. This fascist rhetoric does not bode well for the elections. https://t.co/GDdBJi1GBP #politika #volby #Trump #CZ #US (translated)

Slično kao i Grynkewich, zamjenica glavnog tajnika NATO-a Radmila Šekerinska još je u kolovozu rekla da ruska nuklearna retorika ima tendenciju intenzivirati se kada se Moskva suoči s neuspjesima na bojištu ili pritiskom na svoju kritičnu infrastrukturu, ističući da su takve prijetnje usmjerene i na potkopavanje odlučnosti Ukrajine i na slabljenje zapadne potpore Kijevu. #NATO #Rusija #Kalinjingrad

Koļesņikovs raksta, ka Putins virzās uz kara eskalāciju, lai uzturētu varu, kamēr Krievijas propagandā parādās histērijas pazīmes un agresīva retorika, taču Kremļa vēlme eskalēt konfliktu nav spēka apliecinājums un nebūs uzreiz saistīta ar plašiem protestiem Krievijā. #Putins #Krievija #eskalācija

Bývalý ukrajinský politik a současný Putinův důvěrník Viktor Medvedčuk varuje, že se Česko a Slovensko "vtahují" do konfliktu na Ukrajině kvůli firmám dodávajícím zbraně. Volný překlad: kdo pomáhá Ukrajině, riskuje, že se stane cílem. Klasická ruská rétorika, tentokrát je ale výhružka mířená konkrétně. https://t.co/F9GtXPpGQq #Ukrajina #politika #konflikt