Adam Reichardt

Until further notice, a transatlantic divorce is inevitable Europe has the strength to counter a weakened Russia - if it can unite and act decisively. The greater obstacle is America’s self-perceived decline, as it undermines alliances and ignores authoritaria...

Great advice for Europe to take seriously!

Strategic autonomy must evolve beyond its reputation as a Franco-German vanity project; it is a survival manual for a post-American world.

neweasterneurope.eu/2026/03/06/u...

Our latest Talk Eastern Europe podcast is out including our reactions to the war in Iran from the regional perspective and an interview on journalism in war time.

Check it out!
talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/ukr...

Does the United Nations still exist?

Soldier Details Chilling Messaging From Higher-Ups About ‘God’s Plan’ In Iran: ‘It Shocked Many Of Us’ One commander had a “big grin” on his face while saying Donald Trump “has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran," a service member said.

In case we needed just one more "justification" for this war in Iran, I guess religious prophecy makes the list?
www.huffpost.com/entry/troops...

U.S. Iran strikes could drain key missile reserves and affect Ukraine war The United States must weigh its stockpiles of critical defense munitions as it carries out strikes on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 26.

Seen some analysis which claims US/Israel attack could help Ukraine as Russia loses a key ally. However, the US draining its weapons supplies means less availability for Europe to purchase for Ukraine.
english.nv.ua/nation/u-s-i...

The Kremlin’s poker face The logic underpinning the hand that Moscow picks for itself can only lead in certain directions. With de-escalation seen as a loss in and of itself, it is only logical for the Kremlin to continue an ...

The Kremlin escalates to remain at the table, to intimidate others and force concessions, not to overturn the table altogether. Nuclear weapons therefore function primarily as instruments of deterrence and regime preservation, not as tools for winning war:
neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/26/t...

Russia carries out heaviest attack on Ukraine's energy sector in 2026 Russia carried out the attack on Ukraine's energy sector on the night of 2-3 February that became the heaviest since the start of the year.

Trump asked nicely. Putin reluctantly agreed, and promised to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.

And then carries out heaviest attack on energy sector yet this year.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

Episode 252: Mass protests and a new shift in Bulgaria? Podcast Episode · Talk Eastern Europe · 30/01/2026 · 1h 3m

In case you missed our latest Talk Eastern Europe podcast - you can listen to it here on ApplePodcasts. We discuss with @svetoslavtodorov.bsky.social the current situation in #Bulgaria.
podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/e...

Rosyjski szpieg w Ministerstwie Obrony Narodowej? Poranna akcja SKW Dziś po godz. 8 Służba Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego (SKW) zatrzymała wieloletniego pracownika Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej — ustalił Onet. Mężczyźnie zarzuca się współpracę z rosyjskim wywiadem. — Trwają ...

Polish government announces they have captured a Russian spy who was working for years at the Polish Ministry of Defence!
www.onet.pl/informacje/o...

I was interviewed by @neweasterneurope.eu and @areichardt.bsky.social to forecast events in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in 2026. Thank you again for having me on the podcast!

talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...

The western delusion of the Russian opposition Western institutions treat exiled Russian opposition figures as democratic alternatives to Putin. In reality, they lack legitimacy, are deeply divided, and often prioritize Russian victimhood over Ukr...

Western institutions treat exiled Russian opposition figures as democratic alternatives to Putin. In reality, they lack legitimacy, are deeply divided, and often prioritize Russian victimhood over Ukrainian suffering.

neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/20/t...

Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa | Pomagam.pl Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa🇵🇱🇺🇦<english version below> Drodzy, Wasza solidarność jest niesamowita. Zwiększamy cel do 3 milionów złotych.Reakcja Polaków przerosła nasze wyobrażenia. Pokazaliście, że nie...

This weekend a crowdfunding campaign in Poland to help Ukrainians without heat and power went viral and has already raised over 500 000 EUR in 3 days! They increased the goal. You can support it here:
pomagam.pl/a7emy8

"Despite all the foreign policy grandstanding, Hungary is less sovereign today than it was a decade and a half ago" An interview with Ferenc Laczó, assistant professor of history and co-editor of A Global History of Hungary. Interviewer: Emese Vig.

must read interview on situation in Hungary 🇭🇺
neweasterneurope.eu/2026/01/16/d...

Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading “DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a “60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with “We’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”

This message hits hard.

What Do Security Guarantees for Ukraine Mean? At the end of the day, Western promises to Ukraine cannot replace a strong Ukrainian military as an effective deterrent to Russia.

Many of the instruments that can today contribute to ending the war will also be crucial to maintaining peace in the future.

The National Interest nationalinterest.org/feature/what...

Ukrainians suffering after massive Russian attack completely destroying thermal power production 😢

Good morning from Nova Gorica in Slovenia on the border with Italy. We are here for the @eurozine.bsky.social 2025 conference.

Very sad news indeed 😢

📩 Beyond war Plus: Running out of political courage?

Is Russia about to challenge NATO?

Check out my analysis in this week's Brief Eastern Europe
briefeasterneurope.eu/p/november-3...

Trump’s hope for quick second summit with Putin may be stalled as pre-meeting tabled for now | CNN Politics President Donald Trump’s hopes for a quick meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be stalled after sources familiar with the matter told CNN that an expected pre-meeting between the world l...

I guess we can start taking bets on when (or even if) the Putin-Trump Budapest Summit will take pace

edition.cnn.com/2025/10/20/p...

All things related to Croatian politics and digital interference thanks to Alexandra Karppi at Tal Eastern Europe
talkeasterneurope.eu/episodes/epi...

Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...

Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...

Europe must get to the next level of defence.

#RigaConf2025

We reached our goal of 300 5-star ratings on #Spotify for Talk Eastern Europe!

Thank you to all who listen and gave us the rating!

Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are on rise, Russia is to blame

⚡️ Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are on rise, Russia is to blame

@areichardt.bsky.social Using the #Podbean app, I updated my list with your Talk Eastern Europe #podcast.

Thank you!

Take a look at the latest issue of @neweasterneurope.eu, it's a beauty 😍

read it here: neweasterneurope.eu/2025/09/27/i...

An amazing lunch in #Sarajevo

Russian attack on #Kyiv killed 4 and injured 27 more this night.

Rescue workers continue to search for people who may be under the rubble.

Several other regions of #Ukraine have been under Russian missile and drone attack, as well.

📷: This is Kyiv today