The recruits are described as #Russian-speaking young people whom #Russia allegedly recruits in #European countries for $300–500 under the guise of “two-week nature hikes.”

At the camps, agents are reportedly trained to operate drones, handle explosives and smoke devices, provide medical assistance, and break through law enforcement lines. They also undergo tactical training, said #Moldovan Interior Minister #Daniela_Misail_Nikitin

#ukraine #putinisamasskiller #putinisawarcriminal @kardinal691

Monday, March 16, 2026

Russian strike on Ukraine hydropower plant spills oil into Dniester River, threatening Moldova's water supply -- Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, S-400 launcher in occupied Crimea -- Oscar-nominated ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ exposes Russian passivity -- [videos/Vlogs] How the war in Iran benefits Russia ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/monday-march-16-2026/

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Ukraine successful strike on 2 Russian ships ferrying weapons, equipment through Kerch Strait -- Trump's latest move hands Putin 'jackpot' as US eases Russian oil sanctions -- Absurd: Kyiv responds to Iranian politician who called Ukraine legitimate target -- Russia confiscating homes in Mariupol, continuing forced passportization, restriction of reproductive rights ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/sunday-march-15-2026/

#Russia #disinformation circulated #ArtificialIntelligence-generated images depicting detention of Ukrainian bank employees by #Hungarian authorities

#AI-generated images appeared in Ripost, tabloid controlled, funded by Hungarian PM #Orban's ruling #Fidesz party

Posts quickly drew an unusually large number of reactions

Most 99% of comments have #Romanian or #Moldovan names, so #Russians are reusing #fake profiles created to influence elections in Moldova

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-disinformation-targets-ukraine-amid-hungary-tensions/

#HybridWar

Russia-linked disinformation campaign targets Ukraine amid tensions with Hungary

A Russia-linked disinformation campaign has circulated artificial intelligence-generated images depicting the detention of Ukrainian bank employees by Hungarian authorities, fact-checking outlet Vastagbor reported March 7.

The Kyiv Independent
Continent News

Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:

A #Russian-backed group planning to assassinate prominent #Ukrainians and foreigners was exposed by #Ukrainian and #Moldovan authorities.

The case highlights how Russia’s covert operations continue within #Europe. https://suspilne.media/1245150-kravcenko-zaaviv-so-pravoohoronci-zneskodili-bojovu-grupu-rf-aka-gotuvala-zamovni-vbivstva-v-ukraini/

Правоохоронці знешкодили групу, яка готувала замовні вбивства — Кравченко

За даними слідства, організатором та координатором агентурно-бойової групи виявися 34-річний громадянин Молдови. За наявною інформацією, раніше він відбував покарання у РФ, де був завербований російськими спецслужбами — Суспільне Новини

Суспільне | Новини

Friday, February 20, 2026

Russia publicly pitches $14 trillion economic deal [bribe?] to Trump tied to lifting US sanctions -- Ready to fight: Baltics face NATO fragility fears in the age of Trump -- US reportedly presses allies to block Ukraine from full participation at NATO summit -- He just wanted to go home: Brazilian recruit’s death in Ukraine points to torture, abuse in foreign fighter unit ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/02/friday-february-20-2026/

#Moldovan #police and #Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are conducting #criminal investigations into the preparation of the physical liquidation of several public figures in #Ukraine

"the criminal activities are directed by #russian special services."

https://newsmaker.md/ro/se-pregatea-lichidarea-fizica-a-mai-multor-persoane-publice-din-ucraina-investigatie-moldo-ucraineana