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JOURNALISM ALERT via Aaron Maté 'In establishment media, the conventional narrative is that Tuesday’s US presidential election carries high stakes for Ukraine’s future, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump said to represent radically different visions for the proxy war with Russia. The reality is likely far less dramatic. The Biden administration is already signaling that no matter who next occupies the White House, the US abandonment of a Ukrainian client that has outlived its utility is already set in stone. And so long as he keeps relying on the same “partners” who instructed him to abandon a peace deal with Russia, Zelensky faces more humiliations from his fateful mistake.' Aaron Maté There is no joy in watching the egg run down the faces of MSM-Canada stenographers. Embedded military and foreign affairs reporters indeed continue to manufacture consent for Canada's belligerent US-led NATO go-along war policy, to the last Ukrainian. Courtesy of Canadian clown princes and princesses of disinformation like Justin Ling, Terry Glavin, Warren Kinsella, Rosemary Barton, DiManno Rosie, Andrew Coyne, Murray Brewster Omar Sachedina Dawna Friesen Adrienne Arsenault Steven Chase Robert Fife Evan Solomon et al, accountability journalism is as dead and buried as the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who died in a needless war promoted by the Canadian establishment press. Here's hoping that outraged journalism educators and students across the land will open for debate the collapse of international affairs journalism in the Canadian legacy press. #Ukraine #Russia #accountabilityjournalism #MSM #foreignaffairs

In a recent move reflecting the deepening conflict between Russia and the European Union, the Kremlin has announced a ban on 81 European media outlets, including major names like Agence France-Presse and Politico. This action is a direct response to the EU's suspension of several Russian media platforms, which were accused of spreading propaganda related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry argues that the ban is a necessary measure against what it views as politically motivated harassment of Russian journalists in Europe. However, this escalation underscores the growing risks for journalists operating in hostile environments and the broader implications for global media freedom. As the situation develops, it's crucial to remain informed and understand the broader context of these media restrictions, especially as they affect not only the flow of information but also the safety and operational capabilities of journalists around the world. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dcTBTpRg #MediaFreedom #Journalism #InternationalRelations #PressFreedom #RussiaEUConflict

Ukraine - - ‘Political Berlin’ supports transfer of long-range weapons to Ukraine – MEP - Unlike Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his inner circle, political circles in Berlin support the transfer of long-range weapons to Ukraine. - https://lnkd.in/eKvAm4yH - Muted response from Ukraine's partners on Victory Plan only encourages Russia to continue aggression – Austrian colonel - https://lnkd.in/eqV99Cek - More weapons, long-range capabilities, harsh sanctions against Russia needed urgently – PM - https://lnkd.in/ecprzH2r

Russian state-run media outlets, such as RT, have transformed their disinformation campaigns in the West to adapt to local situations, exerting subtle influence on domestic media to conduct a more covert operation. Moscow is increasingly utilizing embedded propaganda by funding foreign media voices, such as US outlet Tenet Media. These campaigns focus on US domestic issues, taking advantage of increased political polarization to further complicate disinformation detectiion.

Disinformation trends from Slovakia: In the past fortnight, Infosecurity.sk highlights a surge in disinformation trends. These include: ➡️ The ruling coalition under Robert Fico pushes its "sovereign foreign policy" globally, spreading fear about Slovakia's role in the Ukraine war and falsely advocating for peace. ➡️ Praise floods in from the disinformation ecosystem for the Slovak-Russian ministerial meeting in Turkey, aiming to defend actions damaging Slovakia's reputation. On the other hand criticism arises over strained Czech-Slovak relations post-Russia rapprochement. ➡️ Slovak media faces aggressive rhetoric from officials, targeting journalists like RTVS and TV JOJ's presenters. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dCjtQHcF #updates #disinformation

🔔 The European Federation of Journalists recently hosted an essential round table discussion, "Sustainable support for Ukrainian media: Why is it important during the war?" Our dialogue brought together colleagues from the media sector, various organizations, and European and Ukrainian officials to explore a sustainable financing model for Ukrainian journalists. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted Ukrainian media. Approximately 30% of Ukrainian media outlets have ceased operations, and over 20% have lost access to their premises and equipment due to Russian missile attacks and occupation. Given these harsh realities, local media have lost almost all sources of income. ❕We are calling for inclusion of media recovery topic in Ukraine's recovery programs, alongside the reconstruction of buildings and infrastructure. More information: https://lnkd.in/gwYfXASH #SupportUkrainianMedia #UkraineRecovery #MediaFreedom #SupportJournalists #UkrainianMedia

The Belgian magazine «Apropos» published an interview with Alan Hick, member of the Board AIACE-BE and former director at the European Economic and Social Committee, and Lina Kushch, First secretary of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU). They talked about the difficult and dangerous situation in which journalists in Ukraine find themselves. The discussion sheds light on the resilience and dedication of Ukrainian journalists amidst the ongoing conflict. It's an eye-opening read that underscores the importance of sustainable support for Ukrainian media. Main topics of the interview:  1) Challenges for journalists during the war; 2) Support and safety of journalists; 3) Psychological state of journalists working during war and the challenges they face on a daily basis; 4) The role of the European Union; 5) The future of Ukraine and its integration into the EU.

Full statement bellow ------------------------------------------- 🇫🇷 At the #OSCEMC2024 Ministerial Council in Malta, France and its partners reiterates that media freedom and journalists' safety are pillars of our democracies ➡️ We support the future Representative on Freedom of the Media and expect him to continue to act as an early warning system for threats to the press ➡️ We call for the immediate release of all detained journalists, including 30 Ukrainian and 63 Russian journalists imprisoned in Russia, as well as 36 Belarusian journalists in Belarus ➡️ We condemn growing attacks on the profession, disinformation, and manipulation destabilizing our societies Without media freedom, there can be no lasting security🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dBx6C6Tn OSCE Permanent Representation of France to the OSCE MALTA - OSCE24 Permanent Mission of Finland to the OSCE OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Kate Fearon Kari Johnstone

As counterintelligence activities continue to ramp up in friendly capitals across Europe, the depth and breadth of Russian espionage continues to come into focus. This time, the Polish have discovered "Actions aimed at organising pro-Russian initiatives and media campaigns in EU countries..." This is to be expected, though continued vigilance is the order of the day when it comes to CI efforts against Russian Intelligence.