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Russia Must Be Fined, Avoided, and Bent to Its Knees
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Russia Must Be Fined, Avoided, and Bent to Its Knees There comes a time when diplomacy fails, when handshakes and photo – ops no longer suffice, and when moral clarity demands action. That time is now. And the target of that clarity is the Russian Federation – a state that has not only trampled…
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I Stand With Ukraine: My Apology to the Ukrainian People
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The Russian “special military operation” (which is bullshit, we all know it’s a full on war) in Ukraine has unleashed unimaginable suffering. As a former Member of the European Parliament who once downplayed documented atrocities – such as the summary executions in Bucha. I recognize the gravity of my error. Acknowledging the Atrocities Bucha…
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A Modestly Grand Confession. Notes From A Very Busy Mole
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Day 1. Arrival With Luggage and Purpose I arrived in Moscow with two suitcases and a destiny. The first suitcase contained clothes. The second suitcase contained clothes for the first suitcase. Such is the life of a person with layers. The hotel clerk asked what brought me here. I said research. This was true.…
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To Latvian Citizens – A Heartfelt Apology
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As someone who was born in Leningrad in 1976 and raised in Riga, I have always felt a deep connection to Latvia and its people. Yet in recent years, my words and actions have caused division and pain among those I care about most. Acknowledging My Mistakes Undermining Latvian Unity: In 2023, I publicly described…