War in Ukraine

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BeardedVol said:
Just like they were going to be having a parade on Kyiv 3 days after invading....
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I never expected that war to be only a few weeks or months. I knew it was going to be a long drawn out War. That's how these wars are. I'm just saying unless we put American troops on the ground to help ukraine, Russia is going to win this war. I don't want Russia to win I just know that they're hundreds of thousands on both sides dying. It's going to affect Ukraine worse than Russia
 
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MontyPython said:
You people.

How’s the weather in Moscow these days comrade?
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It was "Your". And it should be "The best" not "They best", but alas.

Persian's people got Eiffel Towered by Israel and the U.S.

This dudes people are getting annihilated by Russia. What is it you're not understanding?
 
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MG1968 said:
Does a speech given 30 years ago obligate the US to waste billions of taxpayer dollars? If Ukraine wants M1s and F16s, it should pay for them.
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According to bearded it does. Bearded is not going to be happy unless we've given them all of our weapons and all of our money
 
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dalton_vol said:
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At least you’re consistent on picking Russian propagandist 😂

You said:​

Is Alex christoforou a pro Russian political commentator

ChatGPT said:​

Yes—Alex Christoforou is widely regarded as a pro‑Russia political commentator, best known as co‑founder and chairman of The Duran, a geopolitical analysis platform that consistently amplifies Russian viewpoints.

🧭 Pro‑Russia Stance & Aligned Messaging​

  • The Duran, founded in 2016 in Cyprus, is known for echoing RT, Sputnik, ZeroHedge, and other Kremlin‑friendly outlets. It features content downplaying Ukrainian positions and framing Western actions as aggressive toward Russia reddit.com+15kyivindependent.com+15thealtworld.com+15.
  • Christoforou regularly describes the Ukraine conflict in realpolitik terms that align with Kremlin narratives—questioning Western intentions and defending or normalizing Russia's actions .

🌍 Community Perception​

On Reddit, many see him as clearly pro‑Russian:
“The Duran group of Russian propagandists.” “Alexander Mercouris … The other half … Alex Christoforou …” reddit.com+1reddit.com+1
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Another Redditor lists Christoforou and Mercouris as among those who offer a noticeably pro‑Russia view:
“The Duran/Alexander Mercouris/Alex Christoforou … You’ll find a very different perspective … than what you get on mainstream news.” intelligentrelations.com+15reddit.com+15reddit.com+15
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⚠️ Independent, But Aligned​

  • He's not employed by or officially funded by the Kremlin—instead relying on advertising, Patreon, and YouTube revenue .
  • Still, his content often mirrors Russian state messaging, including narratives about referendums being legitimate, the West seeking to weaken Russia, and framing Ukraine as a proxy of NATO kyivindependent.com.

✅ Bottom Line​

  • Yes, Alex Christoforou is rightly characterized as a pro‑Russia political commentator.
  • He offers commentary and analysis that consistently aligns with Kremlin narratives, though there’s no public evidence he’s working directly for the Russian government or is officially funded by it.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
At least you’re consistent on picking Russian propagandist 😂

You said:​

Is Alex christoforou a pro Russian political commentator

ChatGPT said:​

Yes—Alex Christoforou is widely regarded as a pro‑Russia political commentator, best known as co‑founder and chairman of The Duran, a geopolitical analysis platform that consistently amplifies Russian viewpoints.

🧭 Pro‑Russia Stance & Aligned Messaging​

  • The Duran, founded in 2016 in Cyprus, is known for echoing RT, Sputnik, ZeroHedge, and other Kremlin‑friendly outlets. It features content downplaying Ukrainian positions and framing Western actions as aggressive toward Russia reddit.com+15kyivindependent.com+15thealtworld.com+15.
  • Christoforou regularly describes the Ukraine conflict in realpolitik terms that align with Kremlin narratives—questioning Western intentions and defending or normalizing Russia's actions .

🌍 Community Perception​

On Reddit, many see him as clearly pro‑Russian:

Another Redditor lists Christoforou and Mercouris as among those who offer a noticeably pro‑Russia view:

⚠️ Independent, But Aligned​

  • He's not employed by or officially funded by the Kremlin—instead relying on advertising, Patreon, and YouTube revenue .
  • Still, his content often mirrors Russian state messaging, including narratives about referendums being legitimate, the West seeking to weaken Russia, and framing Ukraine as a proxy of NATO kyivindependent.com.

✅ Bottom Line​

  • Yes, Alex Christoforou is rightly characterized as a pro‑Russia political commentator.
  • He offers commentary and analysis that consistently aligns with Kremlin narratives, though there’s no public evidence he’s working directly for the Russian government or is officially funded by it.
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So that video of the Austrian being killed is fake?
 
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dalton_vol said:
So that video of the Austrian being killed is fake?
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No idea what Christoforou is even referring to. And I don’t care because he’s a **** source and I don’t believe a word he says. Just as I don’t believe a word from Orban on anything related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Is viktor orban a pro Russian politician

ChatGPT said:​

Viktor Orbán is widely regarded as a pro‑Russian political figure—not because of ideology, but due to a consistent pattern of policies that align with Moscow’s interests over Kyiv.

🇷🇺 Why Viktor Orbán is seen as pro‑Russian​

1. Energy dependency and economic ties​

Hungary imports around 80–85% of its gas and most of its oil from Russia. Orbán has fiercely opposed EU sanctions on Russian energy, arguing they would devastate Hungary's economy.Wikipedia+6euronews+6Insight News Media+6The Times+6Reuters+6AP News+6
He has also signed major energy and nuclear deals with Russian firms, including the Paks power plant expansion.Insight News Media+1Wikipedia+1

2. Blocking NATO/EU support for Ukraine​

Orbán has repeatedly vetoed or delayed EU aid packages and sanctions targeting Russia, refusing to allow weapons transit or military aid to Ukraine. He has also blocked EU-NATO initiatives such as sanctions on Belarus and delayed Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession.Wikipedia

3. Diplomatic positioning​

Orbán has visited Moscow and met Putin during wartime, promoting himself as a peace mediator and pushing for negotiations. He argues that EU support for Ukraine is prolonging the conflict.Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5Reddit+5
He has praised Putin’s leadership style, described Russia as “hyper-rational,” and criticized the West as ideologically driven.

4. EU criticism and political alliances​

European leaders—including the European Parliament—have condemned Orbán’s diplomacy as contrary to EU unity. His alignment with far‑right parties across Europe often includes rhetoric sympathetic to Putin.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in January 2025:
“If Viktor Orban really blocks European sanctions at a key moment… it’ll be absolutely clear… he is playing in Putin’s team, not in ours.”bild.de+8Reddit+8The Times+8
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🧠 Strategic or ideological?​

Experts argue that Orbán’s Russia‑friendly posture is driven more by national interest than ideology. His approach—labeled “pro‑Orbán, not pro‑Russia”—focuses on preserving Hungary’s energy security, asserting influence within the EU, and stoking domestic support.euronews
The concept of a “neutral” or “peace-seeking” Hungary, according to many critics, masks a policy designed to weaken European unity on Ukraine and preserve economic ties with Moscow.

✅ Bottom line​

Yes—Viktor Orbán is widely viewed as a pro‑Russian politician, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. Although he hasn't outright embraced the Kremlin’s worldview, his repeated vetoes of EU actions, refusal to support Ukraine militarily, and close energy ties with Russia place him consistently at odds with EU and NATO positions
 
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Putin Hit Squad Sent To Kill A Ukrainian Colonel Has Been 'eliminated', Says Head Of Kyiv's Secret Services​


A Russian hit squad who earlier this week were said to have been sent to kill a Ukrainian secret services colonel in Kyiv have reportedly been 'eliminated'.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) chief, Vasyl Malyuk, said a male and female team of assassins from Vladimir Putin's FSB security agency resisted arrest and were gunned down as a result.

The SBU believed two FSB agents were behind the killing of Colonel Ivan Voronych, 50, who was shot five times near a residential block in the Ukrainian capital just three days ago with a silenced pistol in broad daylight.

The wanted woman was earlier named by the SBU as Narmin Guliyeva, 34, while the man was not initially identified but was pictured.

Voronych's assassination is said to have shocked Kyiv, with his role so secret that no images have since appeared of him following his death.

However, it is understood that he had orchestrated clandestine missions behind Russian lines, likely including the assassinations of pro-Putin figures.

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The SBU believed two FSB agents were behind the killing of Colonel Ivan Voronych (above, minutes before he died), 50, who was shot five times near a residential block in the Ukrainian capital just three days ago with a silenced pistol in broad daylight

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The wanted woman was earlier named by the SBU as Narmin Guliyeva (above), 34, in relation to Voronych's death

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Putin hit squad sent to kill a Ukrainian colonel has been 'eliminated'

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) chief, Vasyl Malyuk, said a male and female team of assassins from Vladimir Putin's FSB security agency resisted arrest and were gunned down as a result.
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