Podcasts about Moldova

In this episode, the hosts debate the acquisition of a €20M dairy farm in Romania, balancing its EU certifications, solar power, and commodity risks against complex operations and geopolitical uncertainty.Business Listing – https://mergerscorp.com/property/profitable-exclusive-dairy-farm/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

This is part 1 Tigerlily catches Adnan in a lie. Kara makes a confession about Guillermo. Brandon and Julia attempt to spice up their sex life. Andrei has a few surprises up his sleeve for Elizabeth in Moldova. Gino and Jasmine seek solace in their new romances. Matt's vacay: 10:45 Jake's vacay: 28:30 Episode 3 Recap 43:43 minutes Episode 4 Recap starts Brandon/ Julia 01:01:22 Tigerlily and Adnan: 01:15:34 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is part 2! Tigerlily catches Adnan in a lie. Kara makes a confession about Guillermo. Brandon and Julia attempt to spice up their sex life. Andrei has a few surprises up his sleeve for Elizabeth in Moldova. Gino and Jasmine seek solace in their new romances. Libby and Andrrei: 14:00 Gino and Jasmine: 38:46 The Gilded Age Corner: 41:20 Kara and Guillermo: 58:02 --- Send the gift of gay! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift⁠ JOIN RealityGays+ for exclusive content  + Patreon ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays⁠ or  + Supercast ⁠ ⁠⁠https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/⁠  + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097  We covered the latest season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 on Hulu!  Watch us on video ⁠www.youtube.com/@RealityGays⁠ Click here for all things RG!  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RealityGays⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adnan gets annoyed with their sub-par suburban Hilton Hotel living conditions; Brandon is incapable of being sexy; Chaaaackkkk is slated to return to use his real estate skills to help Libby and Andrei on their HouseHunters International journey in Moldova.  Get your Alloy prescription today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code CRAYCRAY today for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Sign up for our premium podcast feed with 3x the content! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.realitycraycray.com/⁠⁠⁠ for a 30 second sign up for as little as $5, or if you already have a Patreon account, go to ⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/realitycraycray⁠⁠⁠.  Other Links: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://realitycraycray.com/instagram⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a review: ⁠⁠⁠https://realitycraycray.com/review-us⁠⁠⁠ Gift a Subscription: ⁠⁠⁠https://realitycraycray.com/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 232: Book talk: The history of queer life in Bosnia and HerzegovinaIn this episode, Adam and Nina cover several key developments from the region, including the latest from Ukraine, breaking news from Moldova, far-right marches across Poland, and the EU's adoption of its 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Later in the episode, Alexandra and Nina are joined by Matej Vrebac, Programme Coordinator at the Sarajevo Open Centre, who researches queer history in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Matej is one of the authors of the recent publication The History of Queer Life in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conversation explores the motivation behind documenting queer history in the region, how queer lives have appeared in Bosnia and Herzegovina's past, including in folk traditions, and the importance of conducting such research and making it accessible. The book is available here in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian (BCS), with plans to publish an English edition in the future: https://soc.ba/historija-kvir-zivota-u-bosni-i-hercegovini-prva-publikacija-koja-sveobuhvatno-dokumentuje-prisustvo-zivote-i-otpor-kvir-osoba-u-bih/Support Talk Eastern Europe. Join our Patreon community! www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeCheck out the latest of issue of New Eastern Europe – Rebalancing the Baltics Sea Region

S-a constituit un grup de lucru pentru reforma companiilor de stat. Altul decât cel de experți privați criticat de PSD. Coordonat de Dragoș Anastasiu, flancat de Marian Neacșu (SpotMedia) - Opriți cenzura și falsificarea datelor de la vârful Educației! Ministrul David trebuie să plece (Edupedu) - Procurorii din cazul Piedone au uitat că trăim în UE. S-ar putea să plătim pentru asta (HotNews) Ce sacrifică românii în fața austerității. Mărturii din zonele cu venituri sub media națională REPORTAJ (Adevărul) Măsurile de austeritate ale Guvernului, mai ales creșterea TVA-ului dar și liberalizarea prețurilor la energie le dau coșmaruri românilor din zonele mai sărace, în special Moldova și Oltenia. Și asta în contextul în care oamenii se confruntă deja cu dificultăți majore, din cauza scumpirilor continue la alimente și carburanți din ultimii ani. Mulți se gândesc deja la ce-ar putea renunța în primul rând pentru a echilibra balanța financiară a familiei. Primele pe listă sunt vacanțele, micile plăceri, hainele, dar și mesele îmbelșugate. Citiți reportajul în ziar. S-a constituit un grup de lucru pentru reforma companiilor de stat. Altul decât cel de experți privați criticat de PSD. Coordonat de Dragoș Anastasiu, flancat de Marian Neacșu (SpotMedia) Guvernul a aprobat joi constituirea unui grup de lucru pentru reforma întreprinderilor publice, coordonat de vicepremierul Dragoș Anastasiu, care va analiza situația companiilor de stat și va propune măsuri de reorganizare. Decizia a venit după ce președintele PSD Sorin Grindeanu a contestat vehement ideea formării unui grup consultativ format din experți din mediul privat, amenințând chiar cu o plângere penală. Din noua structură de lucru vor face parte vicepremierul Marian Neacşu, precum şi reprezentanţi ai Ministerului Finanţelor, Ministerului Economiei, Digitalizării, Antreprenoriatului şi Turismului, Ministerului Transporturilor şi Infrastructurii, Ministerului Energiei, Ministerului Mediului, Apelor şi Pădurilor, Ministerului Sănătăţii, Ministerului Justiţiei şi Secretarul General al Guvernului. Amănunte pe pagina SpotMedia. Unde este transparența, când primăriile, consiliile locale și județene sau prefecturile nu publică numărul de angajați și cheltuielile salariale în fiecare lună? (ZF) Ziarul Financiar face campanie pentru o administraţie bazată pe date, pentru transparenţă şi eficienţă.  Guvernul Bolojan promite restructurări şi plafonări în administraţie, dar nu spune clar câţi angajaţi are aparatul birocratic local. Câţi oameni lucrează în primării, prefecturi, consilii locale şi judeţene? Ce salarii primesc? Ce economii reale s-ar putea face?  Dacă noul guvern vrea reformă, trebuie să înceapă cu publicarea datelor de bază. Fără ele, toate planurile de eficientizare sunt doar vorbe. Primarii și președinții CJ, chemați la raport de Bolojan (DW) O bună parte din primarii și președinții consiliilor județene sunt coloana vertebrală a corupției endemice, scrie jurnalistul George Arun. Unora li s-a spus „baroni“, pentru că și-au agonisit averile ilicite păstorind primăriile sau județele ca pe propriile feude. Unii au ajuns pe mâna justiției, dar alții încă circulă liberi în mașinile de lux de la primărie sau sediul județenei de partid la vilele de sute de mii sau milioane de euro. Nu puțini dintre aleșii locali au case de vacanță construite cu sume exorbitante, propriile heleșteuri, parcuri zoologice, piscine sau camere special amenajate pentru masaj, coafor, manichiură, pedichiură.   Polițiștii judiciari, procurorii, inspectorii Agenției Naționale de Integritate (ANI), care ar trebui să constate dacă între averea dobândită în timpul exercitării funcției și veniturile realizate în aceeași perioadă există diferențe care nu pot fi justificate, par să nu se întrebe uneori cum sunt cheltuite milioane de euro pentru confortul de nabab dintr-un salariu de bugetar, fie el oricât de generos. Jurnalistul DW reamintește că la La prezentarea raportului de activitate a Direcției Naționale Anticorupție pe anul 2015, fostul procuror-șef al DNA Laura Codruța Kövesi preciza că peste 100 de primari și președinți de consilii județene au fost trimiși în judecată într-un singur an. Cel mai eficient șef al DNA se întreba retoric: „Este o legătură între funcţia publică şi bugetul administrat? Cu siguranţă este rezultatul unei modalităţi netransparente de folosire a bugetului public“. Dacă faci o investigație la firul ierbii asupra corupției endemice din rândul primarilor și președinților de consilii județene, constați că infracțiunile marilor rechini din administrația publică locală sunt trase la indigo – abuz în serviciu și luare de mită. În unele cazuri se mai adaugă spălare de bani sau constituirea unui grup infracțional organizat.  Toate aceste infracțiuni sunt furt din banul public.  Opriți cenzura și falsificarea datelor de la vârful Educației! Ministrul David trebuie să plece (Edupedu) Edupedu.ro documentează de o săptămână ceea ce s-a dovedit una dintre cele mai mari mistificări instituționale pe care le-am văzut în domeniul educației: cenzurarea și falsificarea datelor de cercetare de către ministrul Educației și Cercetării, pentru că nu susțineau schimbările politice luate de Guvernul său. Un răspuns de 23 de pagini în care cercetătorii Institutului de Științe ale Educației avertizau asupra riscurilor Legii-Bolojan în educație a fost oprit la cabinetul ministrului, a fost editat masiv, pentru ca în cele din urmă să fie trimise către presă 2 pagini, și acelea modificate. Ministrul David a oprit astfel de la publicare singura analiză data-based care îi contrazicea șefii. Un ministru care reînvie practicile ceaușiste, într-o perioadă marcată oricum de o mare degringoladă valorică, trebuie oprit rapid și dat jos de la vârful Educației, consideră jurnalista Raluca Pantazi. Procurorii din cazul Piedone au uitat că trăim în UE. S-ar putea să plătim pentru asta (HotNews) Dacă ieri eram revoltați că Piedone și-a anunțat prietenul, un politician cu hotel, că urmează să vină în control, astăzi suntem din nou revoltați că fostul șef al Protecției Consumatorului a fost umilit public. Până la urmă are cineva de câștigat pe de urma scurgerii „informațiilor incendiare / bombă” despre viața de familie a lui Piedone? Justiția în niciun caz, contează jurnalistul Gabriel Bejan.     Articolul 2 din Tratatul Uniunii Europene stabilește valorile esențiale pe care se întemeiază UE. „Respectarea demnității umane” este prima pe listă. Probabil nu întâmplător. (...) DNA recunoaște că l-a înregistrat pe Piedone în timp ce vorbea cu soția exclusiv probleme personale, dar a făcut-o pentru a-și sprijini materialul probatoriu. Pe de altă, nu știe cum au ajuns respectivele convorbiri în spațiul public. Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii ar trebui să facă o anchetă. În spațiul public, deja se vorbește mai mult despre „victima” Piedone, decât despre șeful ANPC care aranja controale în urma cărora afacerile prietenilor să iasă bine. Și nici imaginea DNA nu iese prea bine după o asemenea gafă.  Integral pe HotNews.ro.

Day 1,247.Today, as Zelensky seeks to make concessions to those protesting a bill many argue threatens the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies, we assess the significance of Trump's new $332 million military package, then resume our two-part dispatch from Moldova, sometimes described as a frontline in Cold War II.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Jimmy Rushton (Kyiv-based Foreign Policy/Security Analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Andrei Curararu of Watchdog MD.Content Referenced:VIDEO DISPATCH: 'Moldova is worse than Ukraine': My clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War Two (Francis Dearnley for The Telegraph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0 Zelensky backtracks on corruption reform in attempt to end protests (Jimmy Rushton in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/ukraine-intelligence-chief-zelensky-tear-country-apart/ Exclusive: Chinese engines, shipped as 'cooling units', power Russian drones used in Ukraine (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinese-engines-shipped-cooling-units-power-russian-drones-used-ukraine-2025-07-23/ ‘A fatal mistake' — Ukrainian soldiers slam Zelensky's anti-corruption crackdown (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/a-fatal-mistake-ukrainian-soldiers-slam-zelenskys-anti-corruption-crackdown/SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1,246.Today, after a historic vote in the Ukrainian parliament which sparked the country's biggest protest in wartime, we assess the damage to President Zelensky's credibility following his decision to approve a bill some argue has gifted Putin a propaganda victory. Then we take you to Moldova – a nation on Europe's edge, with the first of a two-part dispatch that includes our clash with Russian-sympathising politicians outside of the parliament.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Svitlana Morenets (Staff writer at The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.With thanks to Radu Marian, Member of Parliament of Moldova.Content Referenced:VIDEO DISPATCH: 'Moldova is worse than Ukraine': My clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War Two (Francis Dearnley for The Telegraph):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0 Anti-government protests break out in Kyiv (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/22/zelensky-destroys-ukraine-anti-corruption-agencies/ Zelensky dismantles Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure, brings law enforcement agencies under his thumb (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/potential-elimination-of-ukraines-anti-graft-infrastructure-signals-slide-into-authoritarianism-may-block-eu-integration/Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-Funded by the European Union Ambassador Mark Gitenstein US Ambassador to the European Union, 2021-2025 US Ambassador to Romania, 2009-2012 How is the EU accession process proceeding with Moldova, Ukraine and other aspiring entrants in the region? Ambassador Gitenstein will offer an assessment of the European Commission's application of its various enforcement tools to ensure compliance by member states of their treaty obligations. He will additionally discuss the role of the United States in supporting those processes and the role played by hostile powers like Russia in undermining them. Furthermore, Ambassador Gitenstein will consider the disturbing deterioration of independent media in the region as the essential bulwark for democracy, free markets and against corruption and backsliding. Ambassador Audra Plepytė Ambassador of Lithuania to the United States and Mexico, 2021-Present Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations, 2017-2021 Ambassador Audra Plepytė was appointed as Lithuania's Ambassador to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States in 2021. Before this she was a Lithuanian Permanent Representative to the United Nations where she facilitated several negotiations, led the Group of Friends, and was elected to executive bodies of UN instruments and institutions, including being elected as the President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in 2021. As a career diplomat for over 30 years, she has held numerous positions within the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dealing with bilateral and multilateral issues, heading the European Union Department (2014–2017), the Personnel Department, and International Missions and Conflict Prevention Division. She was also Lithuania's ambassador to Spain, World Tourism Organization from 2010 till 2014. Ambassador Plepytė has BA and MA in Philosophy at Vilnius University. She also has a diploma from the Institute of International Relations at Vilnius University, as well as a certificate of Diplomatic studies at Oxford University in UK. _______________________________ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Kristen Knapp interviews Mike Zlotnik, a seasoned real estate fund manager. Mike shares his journey from Moldova to becoming a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of understanding what makes a great deal in today's market. He discusses the shift in investment strategies, advocating for precision over volume in deal-making. Mike also highlights the significance of choosing the right fund managers and the impact of recent legislation on real estate investments. The conversation wraps up with insights into Mike's podcast and the concept of finding one's 'genius zone' in work. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Cătălin Striblea este în dialog cu Vitalie Cojocari, jurnalist Euronews, vorbitor de limba rusă. Vorbim despre falsul istoric rusesc și mesajul Moscovei că România nu trebuie să existe. Care este atmosfera la Moscova după ultimatumul lui Trump? Cât primești dacă ești în armata rusă și atrocitățile de acolo? Cât mai rezistă militarii ucraineni? Dar populația supusă unor bombardamente zilnice? Și cine va câștigă războiul electoral din Republica Moldova? 00:00 - Cum a ajuns Rusia să spună că România este efemeră 11:00 - Povestea civililor omorâți de Rusia la Cernăuți 23:40 - La fumat cu Lavrov și Kim Jong Un 28:33 - Povestea tatălui lui Vitalie în armata rusă 33:09 - Atrocități și bani în armata rusă  39:00 - Noul nivel al propagandei ruse 50:28 - Cum a reușit operațiunea dronelor ucrainene 56:15 - Asasinarea șefului operațiunilor speciale ucrainene 1:05:16 - Primarul: ”Îți trag două palme de-ți sar mucii” 1:13:00 - De ce au tăiat rușii gazul din Transnistria 1:17:20 - Ce este un holodilnic 1:26:33 - De ce nu mai poate intra în UE primarul Chișinăului 1:37:09 - Ce să vizitați în republica Moldova 1:48:00 - Vitalie și fetița sa campioană 

Discussion Highlights:Building Schengen: Origins in the Coal and Steel Community (1952), the Treaty of Rome (1958), and the Schengen Agreement (1995), creating 16,000 km of invisible internal borders through a single market and shared enforcement mechanisms.Asylum strains: Germany and Austria have received over half of all EU asylum seekers during the Syrian and Ukrainian crises, revealing the breakdown of the Dublin allocation rules under free movement.Humanitarian crisis at the external border: Approximately 30,000 people have died attempting Mediterranean crossings in the last decade, underscoring the need to address smuggler-driven journeys.EU–Turkey precedent: The 2016 agreement cut irregular crossings from about 1 million to 30,000 and deaths from 1,100 to 80 within a year, demonstrating the efficacy of safe-third-country arrangements.Safe-third-country proposals: Knaus calls for similar pacts with West African states to deter Canary Islands crossings, coupled with procedural guarantees under international law.Regular migration frameworks: Expansion of refugee resettlement and labour migration via planned pathways—in the style of Canada or Australia—to meet workforce needs and reduce reliance on smugglers.European deterrence: With U.S. reliability in doubt, Europe must bolster its own deterrent capacity—including possibilities such as a German nuclear option—and integrate frontline democracies.EU enlargement: A clear, merit-based accession roadmap for Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan candidates is essential to reinforce democracy, security, and prosperity.Engaging the next generation: Francesca Knaus highlights a gap in how Europe's peace “miracle,” the lived threat of modern warfare, and climate urgency are communicated to younger Europeans.About Gerald KnausGerald Knaus is an Austrian social scientist and co-founder and chairman of the European Stability Initiative (ESI), which he helped establish in Sarajevo in June 1999. An alumni of the University of Oxford, the Institut d'Études Européennes in Brussels, and the Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center, Knaus taught macroeconomics at the State University of Chernivtsi in Ukraine,  worked for NGOs and international organisations in Bulgaria and Bosnia-Herzegovina and directed the Lessons Learned and Analysis Unit of the EU pillar of UNMIK in Kosovo. He is a founding member of the European Council on Foreign Relations and served as an Associate Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. Knaus was a Mercator-IPC Senior Fellow in Istanbul and a Europe's Futures Fellow at the IWM here in Vienna.Knaus co-initiated and co-negotiated the 2016 EU–Turkey migration statement, authored Can Intervention Work? (2011) and Welche Grenzen brauchen wir? and received the Karl Carstens Award in 2021. He lives in Berlin. Further Reading & ResourcesEuropean Stability Initiative profile: https://www.esiweb.org/esi-staff/gerald-knausRumeli Observer blog: https://www.esiweb.org/rumeliobserverPiper Verlag author page: https://www.piper.de/autoren/gerald-knaus-6417Twitter: https://twitter.com/rumeliobserverGerald and Francesca Knaus's new book, Welches Europa Bracuhen Wir? is available to pre-order from amazon.de and will be published at the end of August 2025. Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 132-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,968 on turnover of $5.5-billion N-T. Japan's defense ministry highlights Chinese military drills around Taiwan Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani highlighted Chinese drills around Taiwan yesterday in the defense white paper. His ministry emphasized China's intensification of the drills surrounding Taiwan since last year, and they accuse Beijing of trying to isolate the DPP government. The document points out that China has been actively increasing its military presence around Taiwan in recent years. The report noted Beijing's large-scale drills after President Lai Ching Te's inauguration in May of last year, as well as those around National Day on October 10th. Beijing aims to criticize the Lai administration and deter the US from deepening security ties with Taiwan, according to the report. The PRC further aims to divide Taiwanese society and isolate the Lai government by using a dual strategy of hardline (強硬的) military action in addition to pushing to strengthen economic ties with Taiwan. The report says that the exercises around Taiwan share three main characteristics, including combat training, propaganda orientation, and normalization. Notably, the report emphasizes that the exercises serve as a political messaging tool for the CCP, who broadcast footage of the drills widely. Nakatani says, Japan will reinforce its defense capabilities and respond calmly. (AH-CNA) EU Seeking Action from Israel on Aid to Gaza The European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The deal aims to provide food and fuel to Gaza's 2.3 million residents after more than 21 months of war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday there was a need for effective implementation (執行) and called for a ceasefire. Ministers meeting in Brussels will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia. Supreme Court paves way for Department of Education dismantling The US Supreme Court has paved the way for the dismantling of the Department of Education - saying the Trump administration can move ahead with mass layoffs. A lower court had blocked the move over concerns that gutting (摧毀內部) the agency would undermine its mission - which is dictated by Congress. Toni Waterman has more. France PM Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays France's prime minister has proposed cutting two public holidays to save money in next year's budget. He suggested on Tuesday to remove Easter Monday and Victory Day which marks the Allied victory over the Nazis. The prime minister argued that this would boost tax revenues from increased economic activity. The proposal is part of a broader plan to save $51.3 billion US dollars and reduce France's debt and deficit. President Emmanuel Macron tasked the prime minister with balancing these cuts while increasing defense spending. The plan faces opposition from unions and political rivals (競爭對手). The government has no parliamentary majority and must secure support to pass the budget this fall. That leaves its fate uncertain. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7w6de9 -- 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7wcjba 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Comisia Europeană prezinta astazi propunerea sa de buget pentru perioada 2028-2034. Inițiativa marchează începutul unor negocieri intense între Comisie, statele membre și Parlamentul European care vor dura doi ani. Imediat, cu explicatii, corespondentul RFI la Bruxelles, Mihaela Gherghisan.     Revoltă la Iași după ce anumite tronsoane din autostrăzile A7 și A8 au fost eliminate din PNRR Asociația Moldova vrea autostrada a trimis o scrisoare deschisa adresata premierului Ilie Bolojan si cere garantii că Autostrada A8 se va construi până în anul 2030. Director executiv la Asociația Pro Infrastructură, Ionut Ciurea spune care mai sunt sunt solutiile in acest moment. Un raport al Institutului Național pentru Studierea Holocaustului din România “Elie Wiesel” evidențiază o creștere fără precedent a extremismului de dreapta in perioada electorala mai 2024-aprilie 2025 Documentul atrage atenția și asupra sprijinului tacit – sau uneori deschis – din partea unor instituții religioase și administrative. Directorul general al institutului, Alexandru Florian, explică avansul curentului antisemit. Programul Rabla pentru persoane fizice va fi reluat curând, însă cu un buget mai mic, de 200 de milioane de lei Vor fi cu siguranţă discuţii legate de vouchere, pentru că există diferenţe foarte, foarte mari între un voucher pentru o maşină electrica si una termica, iar in contextul economic dificil aceasta diferenta se va micsora, spune ministrul Mediului. Un interviu in aceasta seara. 

Max and Maria are joined by Richard Giragosian and Jeffrey Mankoff to talk about the current geopolitical moment in the South Caucasus, with a particular focus on the dynamics at play in the relationships between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia. This conversation was recorded on July 9, 2025.

Congres PNL. Ce nu s-a văzut la TV: surprize, negocieri purtate până la votul final, atacuri interne și scepticism privind împărțirea funcțiilor (Libertatea) - Bucureștiul vrea iar zone fără mașini poluante. De ce n-a reușit în 2019 și care sunt „rețetele” altor capitale europene (SpotMedia) - Istoric, despre scandările „Ceaușescu!” de la „Beach, Please!”: „Așa au apărut lucrurile și în Rusia, cu evocări sentimentale” (Adevărul) Moţiunea de cenzură împotriva Guvernului Bolojan – dezbătută şi supusă votului, luni, în plenul comun al Parlamentului (G4Media) Moţiunea de cenzură depusă de parlamentarii AUR împotriva Executivului şi intitulată „Au ruinat ţara şi acum îi obligă pe români să achite nota de plată – afară cu Guvernul ipocrit” va fi dezbătută şi supusă votului luni, de la ora 15:00, în plenul Parlamentului. Moţiunea de cenzură, semnată de parlamentari AUR, POT, S.O.S. România şi neafiliaţi, a fost prezentată săptămâna trecută de liderul senatorilor AUR, Petrişor Peiu, în fața unei săli aproape goale. Parlamentarii partidelor din coaliţia de guvernare, PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, vor asigura cvorumul la şedinţă, dar nu vor vota. Anunţul a fost făcut de preşedintele interimar al PSD, Sorin Grindeanu. Pentru a fi adoptată moţiunea de cenzură este nevoie de 233 de voturi pentru. Votul va fi secret cu bile. Dacă moţiunea de cenzură va primi votul majorităţii deputaţilor şi senatorilor, atunci Guvernul Bolojan este demis. Dacă aceasta nu va fi adoptată, atunci proiectul pe care Executivul şi-a asumat răspunderea este adoptat. Congres PNL. Ce nu s-a văzut la TV: surprize, negocieri purtate până la votul final, atacuri interne și scepticism privind împărțirea funcțiilor (Libertatea) Congresul PNL nu a fost doar o competiție în care s-a ales conducerea liberală, în urma unor lupte și negocieri dure, dar și loc de socializare și discuții privind teme importante pentru orice membru de vază: cum se împart funcțiile pe vreme de austeritate și cu încă un partid în coaliție. După patru ani de pauză electorală internă, pentru că alegerea lui Nicolae Ciucă la Congresul din 2022 numai competiție nu a fost, liberalii și-au înnoit garda, într-un cadru mai puțin tensionat față de aprilie 2021, dar unde au existat în continuare orgolii. Iar lupta cea mare a fost pentru funcțiile de prim-vicepreședinte. Nicoleta Pauliuc, senatoare de Ilfov, a purtat discuții om la om și i-a chemat la poze pe toți cei pe care îi întâlnea. La rândul său, campanie până pe ultima sută de metri a făcut și Adrian Veștea (șeful CJ Brașov și secretar general interimar). Acesta a mers să poate discuții om la om, iar în sala unde a fost ținut Congresul pe toate scaunele puteau fi găsiți fluturași cu candidatura aceasta. În ceea ce privește ceilalți candidați, oarecum surprinzătoare a fost o ostilitate destul de mare la o parte din delegații din sud, fie că erau din filiale din București, fie din județe. Veniți ca invitați au fost Nicușor Dan (președintele României), Igor Grosu (președintele Parlamentului Rep. Moldova), Ionuț Moșteanu (prezentat eronat ca lider al parlamentarilor USR, deși acum e ministru al Apărării, iar în trecut a fost șef doar la Cameră), dar și Csoma Botond (liderul deputaților UDMR), precum și Varujan Pambuccian, liderul Grupului minorităților. Bucureștiul vrea iar zone fără mașini poluante. De ce n-a reușit în 2019 și care sunt „rețetele” altor capitale europene (SpotMedia) Primăria Capitalei a lansat în dezbatere publică Planul de Acțiune pentru Orașe Verzi – un document strategic care propune, printre altele, delimitarea, în București, a unor zone cu emisii reduse (cunoscute în engleză ca Low Emission Zones sau LEZ), În aceste zone, accesul vehiculelor vechi și poluante ar urma să fie restricționat, cu scopul de a reduce nivelul de poluare din oraș. Planul de Acțiune pentru Orașe Verzi este scris de o echipă de experți internaționali, selectați și coordonați de BERD. Documentul e gata încă din 2023, dar n-a fost încă adoptat, din cauză că era nevoie să parcurgă un traseu birocratic. Acum a ajuns în etapa finală. Alte capitale europene au adoptat astfel de măsuri în urmă cu zeci de ani. A avut și Bucureștiul  o tentativă în 2019, în timpul mandatului Gabrielei Firea. Dar până la urmă, de teamă să-și piară capitalul politic, Firea a făcut pasul înapoi. Istoric, despre scandările „Ceaușescu!” de la „Beach, Please!”: „Așa au apărut lucrurile și în Rusia, cu evocări sentimentale” (Adevărul) Scandările pro-Ceaușescu de la festivalul „Beach, Please!” reflectă un val periculos de nostalgie totalitară, chiar dacă organizatorii invocă o glumă, atrage atenția istoricul Cosmin Popa. Institutul de Investigare a Crimelor Comunismului şi Memoria Exilului Românesc (IICCMER) a reacționat, duminică, după apariția unor imagini video în care un grup de participanți la festivalul „Beach, please!” a scandat „Ceaușescu! Ceaușescu!” la vederea lui Selly (Andrei Șelaru), organizatorul festivalului. „A fost o glumă” ar putea explica tinerii, nicidecum un act de omagiere a fostului dictator comunist, știut fiind faptul că Selly este poreclit „dictatorul”, explicația lui fiind aceea că a primit această poreclă pentru eficiența cu care organizează lucrurile. Realitatea este însă aceea că societatea românească se confruntă cu un val de nostalgii totalitare, iar pe acest teren mișcările de destabilizare sunt ușor de implementat.

Join us as we continue our journey through the book of 1 Corinthians and hear stories from the missions trip to Moldova last month! For more information about Aberdeen First Assembly, check out www.afa.church

From 2003 (approx.) - a conversation with two former faculty members from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside .... Anne Gurnack and Frances Kavenik ..... about an exchange program between UW-Parkside and the nation of Moldova. A student who participated in the program is part of the interview as well.

The lads discuss cans, desserts and trips to Moldova.

Hvor stor er truslen fra Rusland mod Moldova? Er højskolen et ekkokammer for priviligerede unge? Er der enighed blandt EU-landene om, hvor stort et problem klimaforandringerne er? Dagens vært: Jan Falkentoft.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump has sent out new tariff letters, the world is about to change, he is hitting the [CB] system hard and is reversing what they had in place. The US is taking back control of the production of coal and rare earth minerals. Trump hits Powell again, Bernie Moreno calls for Powell to resign. The [DS] is in a panic, investigations have begun and one will lead to another. The conductor is Obama and all the investigation will lead back to him. It has now come out that Epstein worked for the CIA, was the [DS] using Epstein to blackmail people in the US around the world and were they working with foreign governments, most likely yes. The storm is forming and all the treasonous acts are coming together to create the perfect storm.   Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1943046253232713988 25%  12. Japan: 25% 13. South Korea: 25% 14. Brunei: 25% 15. Moldova: 25% 16. Philippines: 20% These tariffs are set to go live on August 1st. President Trump says any retaliation will be met with increased tariffs. Trump also says there will be no further tariff pause extensions. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");   50% TARIFF will reverse the Biden Administration's thoughtless behavior, and stupidity. America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, OUR GOLDEN AGE!  Trump Administration Takes Stake in Rare Earths Firm In Move To End China's Control  The Trump administration is deepening its effort to sever U.S. reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies, committing $400 million in equity financing to MP Materials Corp. as part of a broader plan to expand domestic production of rare earth magnets used in advanced weapons systems and industrial technologies. The Department of Defense will acquire a newly issued class of preferred stock in MP Materials, convertible into common shares, along with warrants to purchase additional equity. Following the transaction, which is expected to close Friday, the Pentagon will become the company's largest shareholder, with a potential stake of about 15%, according to MP Materials. The deal also includes a 10-year commitment by the U.S. government to support pricing and demand for domestically produced rare earth magnets. The Defense Department has guaranteed the purchase of 100 percent of the output from a planned magnet manufacturing facility—dubbed the “10X” plant—at a minimum price of $110 per kilogram for neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr), a key rare earth alloy used in missile guidance systems, fighter jets, and electric motors. The U.S. imported roughly 70 percent of its rare earths from China in 2023, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The push to reshore the supply chain gained urgency during the trade war launched by President Trump, when Beijing threatened to restrict rare earth exports. Source: breitbart.com Political/Rights https://twitter.com/dogeai_gov/status/1943128485758706090 of America's livestock and food supply. https://twitter.com/HansMahncke/status/1943139533572252007   https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1943147963074711683 AND THERE IT IS: California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Funding for New ‘Multifamily Rental Hou...

This Sunday we welcome back the Ford family from Moldova. They have been our missionaries there for many years and are here for a short visit to take their eldest child to university. Moldova is a difficult place to minister, and God has used the Fords mightily. Daniel will be giving an update on their work as well as be preaching on the glorious passage of Romans 8:18-30. Please come and be ready for your souls to soar!

VOV1 - Ngày 4/7, Liên minh châu Âu (EU) và Moldova đã tổ chức Hội nghị thượng đỉnh chung đầu tiên, đánh dấu một cột mốc lịch sử trong quan hệ song phương.

The Energy Community celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Established in the aftermath of the Balkans war and the accession of many central European countries to the EU, the institution faces similar challenges now, being instrumental in supporting Ukraine's energy resilience in the face of Russian attacks and assisting contracting parties on their path towards EU energy market integration. In this interview, Energy Community director, Artur Lorkowski, tells ICIS journalist Aura Sabadus about the pending opening of the EU energy chapter for Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of their accession negotiations as well as the work done to engage observer countries such as Armenia and Norway. 

In this much belated episode of What Voting Means to Me, we hear from David Levine, a longtime election official and international election observer who is currently serving as the director of elections and general registrar for the city of Richmond, Virginia.David shares stories from Moldova to Maryland, from mobile voting food trucks to countering AI-driven misinformation. But what stands out most is the steady heartbeat beneath it all: his belief that participation is power. That voting is not just a right-- it's a bulwark. And that showing up, again and again, is how democracy survives.

Hanna Notte returns to the show for a conversation with Max and Maria about what the most recent round of hostilities between Israel and Iran, plus the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, mean for Russia's own Middle Eastern strategy.  This conversation was recorded on June 25, 2025. "Russia no longer needs Iran's help to sustain the war in Ukraine," by Hanna Notte (June 2025, Financial Times) "Why Isn't Russia Defending Iran?" by Hanna Notte (June 2025, The Atlantic)

In this episode, we welcome Denis Zaica, Chief Trading Officer at FincoEnergies and former Commercial Director of Biodiesel at Cargill. Denis shares his remarkable journey from Moldova to leading global commodity trading operations, beginning with cocoa trading at Cargill and now spearheading biofuel strategies at Finco. We discuss his transition from agriculture to energy, the role of trading in the energy transition, and how biofuels are influenced by global market dynamics—including current geopolitical tensions.

Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. The conversation focused on the findings of the recent report from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover."

Max and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine.  This conversation was recorded on June 11, 2025. "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover" by Maria Snegovaya, Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann (June 2025, CSIS.org) "Russia's Battlefield Woes in Ukraine" by Seth Jones and Riely McCabe (June 2025, CSIS.org) "Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023" by Michael Kofman (October 2024, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Join Ruth Willett, Prayer Coordinator for the Freedom Challenge, as she invites listeners into a powerful time of prayer and reflection for the upcoming mission trip to Moldova (June 29 – July 12). In this episode, Ruth shares:The purpose and impact of the Moldova mission tripUrgent prayer needs from the field, including leadership shortages and financial supportThe transformative power of play for vulnerable childrenA call to worship, intercede, and imagine a world where children are free to laugh, grow, and thriveWhether you pray through worship, art, or quiet reflection, this episode is an invitation to stand in the gap for the least reached and most vulnerable. Let's do good, do more, and do it together.

In this episode of the No Broke Months Podcast, Dan Rochon interviews Ruben Chenko, a seasoned construction expert turned real estate entrepreneur. Ruben shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Moldova to moving to Canada and ultimately becoming a real estate investor. He talks about his purpose-driven approach to business, the challenges he faced with partnerships, and how he uses transparency and integrity to create win-win opportunities for investors. Ruben's story highlights the importance of finding the right partners and staying true to your values in real estate investing.What you'll learn on this episodePurpose-driven profit is about helping people achieve financial independence.Real estate investing can be done with the right people, the right connections, and the right strategy.Trust but verify is crucial when working with partners in real estate.Real estate is not just about the money; it's about creating long-term, win-win situations.Section 8 housing can provide a stable rental income and offers benefits for both landlords and tenants.The right partner can make or break your investment success.Finding good deals is essential, and patience is key in securing the right one.Working with people who share your values leads to greater success and fewer conflicts.Building wealth through real estate is possible for anyone with the right strategy and mindset.Real estate investing requires careful management and understanding of market dynamics.If you're building a real estate business—or even thinking about starting one—this episode offers the mindset and model to do it right.And if you're ready to lead clients and investors with clarity, trust, and purpose, Teach to Sell is your next step. Dan Rochon's upcoming book reveals the influence frameworks, conversation structures, and leadership mindset that create lasting results—without pressure or persuasion gimmicks.Preorder Teach to Sell today and unlock the strategies top performers use to close deals, build relationships, and eliminate broke months for good.https://www.nobrokemonths.com/teach-to-sell-preorderResources mentioned in this episodeHartman Partners & Fortis Enterprise: Ruben's companies focused on bringing transparency and integrity to real estate investing.Section 8 Housing: A government program that provides rental assistance to low-income families, offering stable income for landlords.About Ruvym Boichenko:Ruvym Boichenko, a seasoned construction expert turned real estate entrepreneur, is the founder of Hartmann Partners and Fortis Enterprise. After over a decade in the construction industry, Ruvym launched his own companies to bring full clarity, transparency, and integrity to the real estate experience—for himself and his clients.Rooted in strong faith and family values, Ruvym credits divine intervention and a mindset of service for the miracles that have shaped his journey. His approach to business is simple: treat others as you want to be treated and let purpose drive the profit.Join us as Ruvym shares how faith, mindset, and a mission-first approach helped him build a values-driven business with consistent and predictable income. To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

This week we talk about drone warfare, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and total war.We also discuss casualty numbers, population superiority, and lingering munitions.Recommended Book: The Burning Earth by Sunil AmrithTranscriptEight years after Russia launched a halfheartedly concealed invasion of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, under the guise of helping supposedly oppressed Russian-speakers and Russia loyalists in the area, in February of 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.This invasion followed months of military buildup along the two countries' shared borders, and was called a special military operation by Russian President Putin. It was later reported that this was intended to be a quick, one or a few day decapitation attack against Ukraine, Russia's forces rapidly closing the distance between the border and Ukraine's capitol, Kyiv, killing or imprisoning all the country's leadership, replacing it with a puppet government loyal to Putin, and that would be that.Ukraine had been reorienting toward the European Union and away from Russia's sphere of influence, and Russia wanted to put a stop to that realignment and bring the country fully back under its control, as was the case before 2014, when a series of protests turned into an uprising that caused their then-leader, a puppet of Russia, to flee the country; he, of course, fled to Russia.On paper, Ukraine was at a massive disadvantage in this renewed conflict, as Russia is a global-scale player, while Ukraine is relatively small, and back in 2014 had one of its major ports and a huge chunk of its territory stolen by Russia.Russia also has nukes, has a massive conventional military, and has a far larger economy and population. Analysts near-universally assumed Ukraine would collapse under the weight of Russia's military, perhaps holding out for weeks or months if they were really skillful and lucky, but probably days.That didn't end up being the case. Despite Russia's substantial and multifarious advantages, Ukraine managed to hold out against the initial invasion, against subsequent pushes, and then managed to launch its own counterattacks. For more than three years, it has held its ground against Russia's onslaught, against continuous land incursions, and against seemingly endless aerial attacks by jets, by bombers, and by all sorts of rockets, missiles, and drones.It's difficult, if not impossible, to determine actual casualty and fatality numbers in this conflict, as both sides are incentivized to adjust these figures, either to show how horrible the other side is, or to make it seem like they're suffering less than they are for moral purposes.But it's expected that Russia will hit a milestone of one million casualties sometime in the summer of 2025, if it hasn't actually hit that number already, and it's estimated that as many as 250,000 Russian soldiers have already been killed in Ukraine.For context, that's about five-times as many deaths as Russia suffered in all the wars it fought, post-WWII (as both the Soviet Union and Russia), combined. That's also fifteen-times as many fatalities as they suffered in their ten-year-long war in Afghanistan, and ten-times as many deaths as in their 13-year-long war in Chechnya.It's also estimated that Russia has lost something like 3,000-4,000 tanks, 9,000 armored vehicles, 13,000 artillery systems, and more than 400 air defense systems in the past year, alone; those numbers vary a bit depending on who you listen to, but those are likely the proper order of magnitude.The country is rapidly shifting to a full-scale war footing, originally having intended to make do with a few modern systems and a whole lot of antique, Soviet military hardware they had in storage to conduct this blitzkrieg attack on Ukraine, but now they're having to reorient basically every facet of society and their economy toward this conflict, turning a huge chunk of their total manufacturing base toward producing ammunition, tanks, missiles, and so on.Which, to be clear, is something they're capable of doing. Russia is currently on pace to replace this hardware, and then some, which is part of why other European governments are increasing their own military spending right now: the idea being that once Russia has finished their reorientation toward the production of modern military hardware, they'll eventually find themselves with more tanks, missiles, and drones than they can use in Ukraine, and they'll need to aim them somewhere, or else will find themselves have to pay upkeep on all this stuff as it gathers dust and slowly becomes unusable.The theory, then, is that they'll have to open up another conflict just to avoid being bogged down in too much surplus weaponry; so maybe they'll try their luck in the Baltics, or perhaps start shipping more hardware to fellow travelers, terrorists and separatists, in places like Moldova.In the meantime, though, Russian forces are continuing to accrue gains in Ukraine, but very, very slowly. This year they've captured an average of about 50 meters of Ukrainian territory per day, at a cost of around 1,140 casualties per day, of which about 975 are fatalities.That's a huge and horrific meatgrinder, but there's little pushback against the invasion in Russia at this point, as speaking out against it has been criminalized, and a lot of high-profile fines, arrests, kidnappings, and seeming assassinations of people who have said anything even a little bit negative about the war or the Russian government have apparently been effective.Ukraine is holding its own, then, but Russia still has the upper-hand, and will likely have even more weight behind it in the coming months, as its manufacturing base pivots further and further toward a total war stance.What I'd like to talk about today is a seeming renewed effort on the part of Ukraine to strike within Russian territory, taking out military assets, but also destabilizing Russian support for the war, focusing especially on one such recent, wildly successful asymmetric attack.—In addition to all the other advantages Russia has in this conflict, Ukraine's population is about one-fourth the size of Russia's, and that means even if Ukraine is, by some measures, losing one soldier to every two that Russia loses, over time Russia is still gaining firmer and firmer footing; that's a war of attrition Russia will eventually win just because their population is bigger.By some indications, the Russian government is also using this conflict as an opportunity to clear out its prisons, offering prisoners a chance at freedom if they go to the front line and survive for a period of time, many of them dying, and thus freeing up prison space and resources that would otherwise be spent on them, but also sending a disproportionate number of their poor, their disliked ethnic and religious groups, and their young radicals into the meatgrinder, forcing them to serve as cannon fodder, as most of those people will die or be grievously wounded, but those people also, as a side-benefit, will no longer be a problem for the government.Russia is also bringing in troops from its ally, North Korea, to fight on the front lines, alongside all the weapon systems and ammo it's been procuring from them and other allies, like China and Iran.So while this is obviously not great for Russia, losing that many fighters for relatively small gains, they've also figured out a way to make it not so bad, and in some ways even a positive development, according to their metrics for positive, anyway, and again, if they can keep warm bodies flooding to the front lines, they will eventually win, even if it takes a while—at their current rate of advance, it would take about 116 years to capture the rest of the country—and even if the body count is shockingly high by the time that happens.To counter this increasing advantage that Russia has been leveraging, Ukraine has been leaning more heavily on drones, as the invasion has progressed.In this context, a drone might be anything from the off-the-shelf, quadcopter models that hobbyists use to race and shoot aerial photographs, to higher-end, jet or missile or glider-like models similar to what major military forces, like the US military, use to scout and photograph enemy forces and terrain, and in some cases launch assassination attacks or bombing raids on the same.They can be low-flying quad-copters, or they can be something like lingering, unmanned missiles or jet fighters, then, and they can be completely unarmed, or they can be rigged with grenades to drop, bombs to use in a suicide attack, missiles to fire, shotguns to blast enemy fighters in the face, or nets to ensnare enemy drones.Drones of all shapes and sizes have been fundamental to the way modern militaries operate since the 1990s, when early, remotely piloted aircraft, like the Predator drone, were used for aerial reconnaissance purposes in mostly Middle Eastern war zones.Later versions were then equipped with bombs and missiles, and in some cases have even been used for the assassination of individuals, as was the case with a drone that fired a modified Hellfire missile that was reportedly use to kill an al Quaeda leader in Afghanistan in 2022, the missile deploying six large blades before hitting its intended target, shredding him instead of blowing him up, and thus avoiding civilian casualties.Mexican cartels have also been enthusiastically adopting drones in their attacks and assassinations, their so-called dronero drone-operators often rigging off-the-shelf drones with deployable bombs, allowing them to fly the drone into an enemy's home or other supposedly safe space, killing them with minimum risk to the attacker, and with sufficient fog-of-war so that if the attacker doesn't want to be known, they can maintain anonymity.Ukraine's military has been using drones from the beginning of the conflict in a similarly asymmetric manner, but they've also been improving upon the state-of-the-art by coming up with sophisticated new uses for existing drone models, while also developing their own drones and software systems, allowing them to maintain the meat-grinder Russian forces face with fewer Ukrainian casualties, while also giving them new opportunities to strike Russia within its own borders.That latter point is important, as for pretty much this entire conflict, Ukraine's allies have provided them with weapons, but with the stipulation that they cannot fire those weapons into Russia territory—the fear being that Russia might use that as justification to expand the scope of the conflict. Those stipulations have been lightening, with some allies now saying it's fine that Ukraine uses these weapons however they like, but the Ukrainians have been pushed into making more of their own weapon systems in part because they can use those systems however they choose, without limits, including being able to target infrastructure within Russian territory.One such innovation is a speedboat-based anti-aircraft missile system called the Magura V7, which reportedly shot down two Russian Su-30 warplanes, which are roughly equivalent to the US F-16, in May of 2025, which was the first-ever successful downing of fighter jets by drone boats.These boats can hang out in open water for days at a time, watching and waiting for Russian jets, and then ambushing them, seemingly out of nowhere. It's also been speculated that a recent attack on a vital supply channel for Russian forces in occupied Crimea, the Crimean Bridge, was conducted using an underwater drone, which if true could signal a new frontier of sorts in this conflict, as Ukraine has already managed to menace Russia's Black Sea fleet into near-inoperability using conventional weaponry, and the widespread deployment of more difficult to detect underwater drones could make any Russian naval presence even more difficult, if not impossible, to maintain.Ukraine has been coming up with all sorts of interesting countermeasures for Russia's anti-drone tech, including connecting their spy drones to the drone's operator using thin strands of fiber optic cable, which renders electronic warfare countermeasures all but useless, alongside efforts to make attack drones more capable if cut off from their operators, allowing the drones to continue tracking targets over time, and to follow through with an attack if their communication signals are jammed.A new approach to offensively leveraging drones, which was the biggest drone attack by Ukraine, so far, and the most impactful, was called Operation Spider's Web, and was deployed on June 1 of this year. It involved 117 drones launching coordinated attacks across Russia, successfully striking about 20 high-end Russian military aircraft, ten of which were destroyed.This is notable in part because some of the aircraft in question were strategic bombers and A-50 military spy planes, both of which are incredibly expensive and valuable; and Russia only has two of that type of spy plane. But it's also notable because some of these targets were struck far from Ukraine, one of the targeted air bases located about 2,700 miles away, which for context is nearly the width of the continental United States.The Ukrainian military was able to accomplish this synchronized attack, which took about a year and a half to plan, by concealing drone parts in wooden shipping containers that were designed to look like a type of mobile wooden cabin that are commonly carried on flatbed trucks throughout the area. Those parts were assembled into finished drones inside Russia's borders, and then on June 1, all at the same time, the roofs of these mobile containers slid open, the drones flew out, and they made for their targets simultaneously.This attack is said to have caused billions of dollars in damage, and to have hit about a third of Russia's cruise missile carriers.Earlier this week, Russia launched what's being called the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war, so far, launching 479 drones at Ukrainian targets, alongside 20 missiles of different types. The Ukrainian military says it destroyed 277 drones and 19 missiles mid-flight, and that only 10 drones and missiles hit their targets. One person was reportedly injured by the barrage; though like all numbers in this conflict, it's impossible to know whether these figures are real or not.This is of-a-kind with other recent attacks by Russia against Ukrainian targets, in that it was aimed at several military, but also many major civilian targets—apparently with the intention of demoralizing civilians and soldiers, alike. And most of these attacks are overnight attacks, because it's more difficult to see the drones and take them out before they hit their target when it's dark outside.That said, there are some murmurs in the analyst community that Russia might not be able to escalate things too much, right now, despite the big success of Operation Spider's Web, as it's already throwing a lot at Ukraine. Both countries are seemingly going all-out in their offensives on the theory that if peace talks do ever go anywhere, as some foreign governments, including Trump's US government, would prefer, the side that seems to be doing the best and have the best prospects at that moment will have an advantage in those talks.Ukraine's attacks within Russia have mostly targeted fuel and ammo depots, drone manufacturing facilities, and similar combat-related infrastructure. There's a chance they might also aim at demoralizing the Russian public through attacks on civilian targets at some point, but they seem to be sticking with military targets for now, and that would seem to be a better strategy, considering that speaking out against the war is illegal and severely punished in Russia—so hitting Russia's capacity for maintaining the invasion would be more likely to lead to positive outcomes for Ukraine, as that could hobble Russia's capacity to invade, which in turn could reduce the populations' sense of the governments power.However those talks, if they do eventually happen in earnest, play out, there's apparently now a change in tone and tact, as Ukraine has shown that it's capable of striking Russian targets deep within Russia, and it's likely making things tricky for Russia's economy, as they'll now have to spend more time and resources checking all sorts of shipping containers and other possible points of ingress, lest they contain drone parts or other weapons.Not a huge deal, all things considered, perhaps, a little extra work and expense across the economy but one more of many papercuts Ukraine seems to be inflicting on its more powerful foe that, in aggregate, might eventually force that foe to find a way to back off.Show Noteshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz708lpzgxrohttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/03/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-deaths.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-drones-weapons.htmlhttps://www.twz.com/news-features/inside-ukraines-fiber-optic-drone-warhttps://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/04/russias-black-sea-has-been-functionally-inactive-for-over-1-year/https://www.twz.com/news-features/inside-ukraines-fiber-optic-drone-warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfarehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Spider%27s_Webhttps://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/predator-drone-transformed-military-combathttps://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-russia-drone-attack-bombers-cc77e534https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-believes-russia-response-ukraine-drone-attack-not-over-yet-expects-multi-2025-06-07/https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraine-hit-fewer-russian-planes-than-it-estimated-us-officials-say-2025-06-04/https://defensescoop.com/2025/04/03/ukraine-russian-tanks-destroyed-attack-drones-cavoli/https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-battlefield-woes-ukrainehttps://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-june-5-2025https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine This is a public episode. 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Italy are in shambles and might not qualify for another World Cup... with Spalletti sacked, should it be Ranieri or Pioli to replace him?00:00 Italy v Moldova preview02:35 Spalletti's tenure07:52 Italy's next coach?15:51 Problem with Italy's system21:46 youth vs experience crisis29:36 Inzaghi departure/Chivu arrival33:58 Will Juric to Atalanta work?36:07 Igor Tudors future39:54 Will Milan be successful?42:24 Serie A coaching carousel

Italy opened their 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign with a 3-0 loss to Norway, but followed that with a 2-0 win against Moldova. Luciano Spalletti is also on his way out as manager, so the guys give their opinion on what this team needs to do to qualify for the World Cup.Watch YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/AnjnwW7ZybQListen to the full episode 270 of The Calcio Guys on all your favourite podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/thecalcioguysFollow us on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuysInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecalcioguysFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheCalcioGuysOfficialThe Calcio Guys is a featured show in the Top 15 Serie A podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/serie_a_podcasts/

The FC crew are joined by Gab Marcotti to react to Italy's 2-0 win over Moldova and explain why manager Luciano Spalletti managed the team despite being sacked on Sunday. Plus, Mario Melchiot reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the UEFA Nations League final. The guys also react to Rayan Ait-Nouri's move to Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Moldova is a country torn between pro-Western and pro-Russian factions. In September this year, Moldovans will vote for a new leadership, and pro-European observers are worried that Russia will try to influence the outcome of these elections. Why? Natasha Matyukhina from BBC Monitoring explains.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

A look behind the curtain at the financial dimension of Russia's attempts to undermine Moldova's 2024 presidential election and EU referendum. CFS Director Tom Keatinge speaks with Veronica Dragalin, former Chief Anti-Corruption Prosecutor in Moldova, who had a front row seat as the country confronted the reality of Russia's attempts to subvert the 2024 presidential election and EU referendum via large scale illicit money flows into the country.

Elina Ribakova returned to the show to speak with Max and Maria about the evolution of the Ukrainian economy since February 2022.

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for May 25, 2025.

The Power of the Patch: Serguei Melnik Shares How Nutriband Is Disrupting The Drug Delivery BusinessGuestSerguei Melnik Founder & President Nutriband Ticker: NTRBWebsite:https://www.nutriband.com/Bio:Mr. Melnik has been involved in general business consulting for companies in the U.S. financial markets and setting up legal and financial framework for operations of foreign companies in the U.S.Mr. Melnik advised UNR Holdings, Inc. with regard to the initiation of the trading of its stock in the over-the-counter markets in the U.S., and has provided general advice with respect to the U.S. financial markets for companies located in the U.S. and abroad. From February 2003 to May 2005 he was the Chief Operations Officer and a Board member of Asconi Corporation, Winter Park, Florida, with regard to restructuring the company and listing it on the American Stock Exchange.Mr. Melnik from June 1995 to December 1996 was a lawyer in the Department of Foreign Affairs, JSC Bank “Inteprinzbanca,”, Chisinau, Moldova, and prior thereto practiced law in Moldova in various positions. Mr. Melnik is fluent in Russian, Romanian, English and Spanish.Full bio here: https://www.nutriband.com/team-1/serguei-melnik

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the extradition of a leader of a neo-Nazi group.

Max and Maria spoke with Edward Fishman about his bestselling book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. 

Proteggere e aiutare i bambini ucraini rifugiati in Moldova e allo stesso tempo quelli ucraini che vivono invece in Ucraina con la paura dei bombardamenti: è questo l'obiettivo dell'ong Ai.Bi. Amici dei Bambini in entrambi i Paesi.

Rebecca a confronts Zied and his female friend about their suspicious meet up. Elizabeth tells her family they're moving to Moldova. Loren and Alex consider having another baby. Veronica and Chloe bond before she heads to college.If you like the song "Beautiful Escape" you can listen and download it here: https://worldpodcast.network/podcasts/podsafe-music/the-idler-beautiful-escape/Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. You can rate us at either Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realitea-times-two/id1689517536 or spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/7rInYf1BD8YiFeCeOOx8gI. I will also start reading your 4 or 5-star ratings on the air!Patreon is here!!! Go join the Patreon at https://patreon.com/RealiteaTimesTwo?If you like us, please share with your friends.Please visit and follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realiteatimestwoIG: https://instagram.com/realiteatimestwoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@realiteatimestwoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealiteaxTwoPod Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realiteaxtwopod?lang=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/realiteatimestwo.bsky.social You can also e-mail us at realiteaxtwo@hotmail.com. If you want to be a guest on the podcast, please e-mail at us at the above e-mail and please put in the subject line "Guesting on Your Podcast". Please also mention which show you would prefer to guest on.You can find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@realiteatimestwoFind us on Discord at realiteaxtwoFollow us on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/realiteatimestwopod/ I got a new website!!!! Visit https://realiteatimestwo.podcastpage.io/?v=zzea where you can listen to the episodes, review the podcast and so much more!!Listen to my new podcast with my friend Mikel called "Next Take Podcast" at the below YouTube link at: www.youtube.com/@NextTakePodcast/featured or by going to our website www.solo.to/nexttakepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, sit down with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, whose strong bipartisan stance on foreign policy includes supporting Ukraine and ending Iran's nuclear program. He shares his thoughts on India's airstrikes against Pakistan, the recent elections in Romania and Moldova, where a growing wave of right-wing nationalism has created a fraught political response. Lawler also argues that the United States should take military action against Iranian nuclear facilities if Iran fails to dismantle its nuclear program. Plus, Sir Richard reflects on the time when Tehran imposed sanctions against him. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

Max and Maria welcome Michael Kimmage back to the show to provide his analysis of the ongoing U.S.-led negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. This conversation was recorded on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. "What if America Abandons Ukraine?" by Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage (Foreign Affairs, May 2025). "The Zeitenwende Is Real This Time," by Michael Kimmage and Sudha David-Wilp (Foreign Affairs, April 2025).

If you've ever delayed creating content because you weren't "camera ready," or felt frustrated because your style doesn't match your success - this episode is for you. Personal stylist and embodiment coach Anna Rova reveals the shocking 80/20 wardrobe statistic that's holding entrepreneurs back, and shares her powerful journey from communist Moldova (where standing out was not encouraged to say the least) to helping personal brand entrepreneurs align their style with their success.Learn why 93% of communication is non-verbal, how to be camera ready without stress, and the mindset shifts needed to elevate your brand through authentic style. Plus, discover why the excuses you're telling yourself about style are actually costing you opportunities.Key takeaways:• Why style matters for business success• How to shift your mindset around personal style• The real impact of appearance on brand authority• Why waiting to work on your style is costing you clients

Maria spoke with journalist Keith Gessen and scholar Bryn Rosenfeld about their work trying to make sense of Russian public opinion towards the war in Ukraine, and what it means for our understanding of Russian society today.