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It could be worse, pt. 2 1:10:57

28m ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Part 2 of my discussion with Alex from History Impossible and Jack from Secret Police Podcast. Some deep dives into geopolitics and what would secret services do in a crisis. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reviewing Sanremo 2025: Olly wins, and Lucio goes 57:52

3h ago57:52

57:52

The 75th edition of Europe’s original song festival gave us all the drama, with an outcome that even bookies were enjoying. This year’s Sanremo (aka Festival della canzone italiana) had new artistic management, but Italy‘s televote results didn’t change all that much. Michael and Io discuss what went down at the Ariston (and beyond), leading us to …

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War in Ukraine: Episode 274 47:33

1h ago47:33

47:33

Russian economical voes have caught up to it's healthcare industry - abulances are woefully slow and certain meds are unavailable. (MD's listening to this will have a blast.) Also, a long letter from Girkin and the regular vatnik gloom. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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War in Ukraine: Episode 274 47:34

2h ago47:34

47:34

Russian economical voes have caught up to it’s healthcare industry – abulances are woefully slow and certain meds are unavailable. (MD’s listening to this will [...]By Curonian

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Macron Hosts Russia-Ukraine Summit, EU Backs Ukraine Against Hungary, Lagarde Warns on US Tariffs, Audi Cuts 7500 Jobs, and more... 11:47

2d ago11:47

11:47

Macron Invites Leaders to Paris Summit to Forge Russia-Ukraine Truce EU Isolates Hungary as Leaders Unite to Back Ukraine Amid Orbán's Opposition Lagarde Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Dent Eurozone Growth by 0.3%, ECB to Maintain Inflation Target Audi Slashes 7,500 Jobs Amid German Industry Layoff Wave, Abandons EV-Only Goal Court Rules Police Unlawfull…

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Trump Putin Deal Stirs Security Concerns, France Faces Pension Protest Turmoil, Storm Laurence Wreaks Havoc in Spain, Italy Urges EU Against Tariffs, and more... 12:03

3d ago12:03

12:03

(0:10): Trump-Putin Ceasefire Deal Sparks European Security Concerns; Ukraine Stands Firm on Western Support (2:37): France's Pension Reform Talks in Turmoil as Major Union Withdraws, Protests Planned (5:11): Deadly Storm Laurence Ravages Southern Spain: Lives Lost, Thousands Evacuated, Transport Paralyzed (7:11): Italy's PM Meloni Urges EU to Aver…

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French Government Debates Hijab Ban, Cyprus Peace Talks Show Progress, France Distributes Survival Manual, Germany Launches €1 Trillion Investment, and more... 13:29

4d ago13:29

13:29

French Government Divided Over Proposed Hijab Ban in Sports, Sparks Tensions and Threats of Resignation UN-Led Cyprus Peace Talks Show Progress, But Key Differences Remain France to Distribute Crisis Survival Manual to Households by 2025: A National Resilience Move Germany to Shift from Austerity with Historic €1 Trillion Investment in Defense and …

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S4 Ep8 ~ Iceland, Australia & Netherlands 53:21

2h ago53:21

53:21

Send us a text Joining Adrian and Seamus this week is Eurovision superfan Meadhbha as they review three more songs for Eurovision 2025. They review the songs from Iceland, Vaeb with Roa, Australia with Go-jo and his song Milkshake Man and Cest la Vie by Claude for the Netherlands. They discuss the latest Eurovision news now that all 37 artists and …

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Reviewing Benidorm Fest 2025: Spain’s diva has arrived 27:44

4h ago27:44

27:44

Benidorm Fest heralds the beginning of gay Christmas in Spain, as singers from across the country battle for the bronze microphone. This year, Melody won the hearts of muscle bears with her song ESA DIVA. Michael and Io look from top to bottom for a selection of Spanish divas that might just tickle your fancy. Who’s been stocking up on cigars? What…

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War in Ukraine: Episode 273 39:20

25m ago39:20

39:20

Welcome to the...ermm...Orange Border, I suppose. I continue to work here, as the Russian economy is still in the mud - and vatniks are dreading any pause in the war, as they feel that their whole army will collapse. Oh, also at the end, Finns did a funny thing again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. S…

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EU Hosts Syria Reconstruction Conference, Bürgergeld Faces Reform Demands, Bavaria Urges War-Ready Healthcare, Tech Coalition Demands Digital Infrastructure, and more... 13:08

6d ago13:08

13:08

(0:10): EU Hosts Historic Donor Conference for Syria's Reconstruction Amid Post-Assad Transition Challenges (2:57): Bürgergeld Criticized for High Admin Costs, Calls for Reform to Boost Job Placements (5:38): Bavaria's Health Minister Urges War-Ready Healthcare System Amid Rising Global Tensions (7:51): European Tech Coalition Urges EU to Prioritiz…

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It Could Be Worse, pt. 1 1:24:06

8d ago1:24:06

1:24:06

A long and complex chat about geopolitics with History Impossible, Secret Police Podcast and When Diplomacy Fails.By Curonian

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It Could Be Worse, pt. 1 1:24:05

1h ago1:24:05

1:24:05

A long and complex chat about geopolitics with History Impossible, Secret Police Podcast and When Diplomacy Fails. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reviewing Eurosong 2025: Taking Ireland to space 26:20

6d ago26:20

26:20

As we enter the calm before the Eurovision semi final storm, it’s the perfect opportunity to check in with Ireland. After teasing that Eurosong would be its own production, we ended up with another special edition of The Late Late Show. And this special edition delivered a win to Norwegian singer EMMY with a song about Laika the dog. Michael and Io…

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Germany Faces Pressure for COVID Findings, French Court Orders Nitrate Action, EU Battles Financial Fraud Surge, France Uncovers 20 Billion Fraud, and more... 13:22

9d ago13:22

13:22

(0:10): German Government Pressured to Reveal BND's Classified COVID-19 Origin Findings (2:21): French Court Orders Brittany to Tackle Nitrate Pollution, Awards Damages to Green Algae Group (5:07): EU Faces Surge in Financial Fraud: €24.8 Billion in Damages, VAT Schemes Rampant Across Member States (8:15): France Uncovers €20 Billion Fraud, Doublin…

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French Assembly Backs Russian Asset Use, Belgian Raids Reveal Huawei Scandal, Deutsche Bahn Requests €150 Billion, Zydus Acquires Amplitude Surgical, and more... 12:53

10d ago12:53

12:53

(0:10): French Assembly Backs Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine, Sparks Legal and Political Debate (2:35): Belgian Raids Uncover Huawei Bribery Scandal in EU Parliament (4:54): Germany's Rail Crisis: Deutsche Bahn Seeks €150 Billion for Urgent Infrastructure Upgrades (7:07): Zydus to Acquire Amplitude Surgical for €300M, Expanding MedTech Inf…

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Eurovision 2025 - Sweden, Portugal and Malta 39:17

13h ago39:17

39:17

We run through the last national finals of the year: Sweden's Melodifestivalen and Portugal's Festival da Canção. We also touch on the censorship of Kant and what their options are. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/aussievisionBy Aussievision

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Measles Crisis Ignites in Europe, France Experiences Spike in Cyberattacks, Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars 36%, France Unveils Citizen Notebooks, and more... 14:07

12d ago14:07

14:07

Measles Surge in Europe: Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Crisis France Sees 15% Spike in Cyberattacks, Olympic Games Targeted by Hacktivists Rheinmetall's Revenue Soars 36% Amidst European Defense Surge and Ukraine Conflict France to Unveil Citizen Notebooks from Grand Débat National for Public Access and Analysis Council of Europe Demands Russia End Cr…

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S4 Ep7 ~ Italy, Armenia & Azerbaijan 41:08

11h ago41:08

41:08

Send us a text In this episode Seamus is joined by a very hoarse Adrian as they review three more songs for Eurovision 2025. They discuss the songs from Italy, Lucio Corsi with Volevo essere un duro, for Armenia it's Parg with the song Survivor and taking to the Eurovision stage for Azerbaijan is Mamagama with the song Run with U. Adrian delivers t…

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CDU-SPD Coalition Talks Stalled, Volkswagen Faces Profit Plunge, Italy Proposes EU Defense Initiative, Austria Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, and more... 12:10

13d ago12:10

12:10

(0:10): CDU-SPD Coalition Talks Hit Snag Over Migration Policies and Citizenship Debate (2:40): Volkswagen Faces 31% Profit Plunge, Cuts Jobs and Dividends Amid Restructuring (5:30): Italy Proposes €200 Billion EU Defense Investment Initiative at Ecofin Meeting (7:16): Austria's Foreign Minister Visits Ukraine, Reaffirms Support Amid Ongoing Confli…

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France Increases Ukraine Military Aid, EU Weighs Russian Gas Resumption, Portugal PM Faces Confidence Vote, NATO Arms Imports Surge, and more... 13:09

13d ago13:09

13:09

(0:10): France Boosts Ukraine Aid with €195M Military Package Amid Russian Offensive (2:51): EU Considers Resuming Russian Gas Amid Rising Prices and Cold Snap (4:55): Portugal's Political Turmoil: PM Faces Confidence Vote Amid Scandal and Election Threats (7:35): NATO's Arms Imports Surge Amid Russian Threats, U.S. Solidifies Top Exporter Position…

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Previewing Melodifestivalen 2025: From bros to… ? 1:02:57

4d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

After months of musical delight (and disappointment), the 2025 Eurovision National Final Season is coming to a close. And as is traditional, Sweden‘s festival of music, Melodifestivalen, is the last preview show of the year. Michael and Io get through most of the songs wanting to win that special trophy and head to Basel. Will it be the return of a…

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Deutsche Post Plans Job Cuts, SPD Rejects Border Closures, EU Plans Trade Showdown, EU Unveils Major Defense Plan, and more... 12:54

17d ago12:54

12:54

(0:10): Deutsche Post to Slash 8,000 Jobs Amid Declining Mail Volumes and Rising Costs (2:33): SPD Rejects Border Closures in Migration Policy Clash with Union Amid Coalition Talks (5:15): EU Prepares for Trade Showdown: Retaliatory Tariffs Threatened Over Trump's Steel and Aluminum Duties (7:52): EU to Unveil Major Defense Investment Plan Amid Shi…

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War in Ukraine: Episode 272 41:39

6d ago41:39

41:39

Vatniks are confused about Russia's relationship with the USA, Putin's secret service officers get paid 900$ per month so have to become part-time delivery workers and Ukraine has a clear superiority in drones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Greece Protests Train Crash Anniversary, Deutsche Post Cuts 8000 Jobs, UN Hosts Cyprus Summit, EU Unveils Major Defense Plan, and more... 12:27

17d ago12:27

12:27

(0:10): Greece Erupts in Protests on Train Crash Anniversary, Government Faces No-Confidence Motion (2:42): Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amid Cost-Saving Push Following Wage Agreement (5:08): UN Secretary-General Hosts Cyprus Summit in Geneva Amid Renewed Hopes for Resolution (7:26): EU to Unveil Major Defense Investment Plan Amid Shifting U.S. …

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14: Swear Jar and Race of Champions 21:28

6d ago21:28

21:28

In this highly powered investigative episode; we find out which is more expensive - swearing or streaking? Also Race of Champions - what is it and why should we all get on board! 🗣 Engage with our WRC Community on Discord 👋 Follow us: Instagram | TikTok // James | Rob | Adelaid

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Finland Launches Quantum Computer, French Parliament Debates Ukraine Conflict, Hamburg Officers Suspended Over Racism, EU Launches 800 Billion Euro Rearm Plan, and more... 12:58

18d ago12:58

12:58

(0:10): Finland Launches Europe's First 50-Qubit Quantum Computer, Revolutionizing Research and Industry (2:42): French Parliament Debates Ukraine Conflict Amid Tensions Over European Defense Strategies (5:19): 15 Hamburg Officers Suspended for Sharing Racist Messages Amid Major Investigation (7:24): EU Unveils Ambitious 800 Billion Euro 'Rearm Eur…

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S4 Ep6 ~ Malta, Norway & Lithuania 1:04:19

8d ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Send us a text In this week's episode we are joined by Eurovision superfan Ciara who helps us review the songs from Malta, Miriana Conte with Kant, Norway, Kyle Alessandro with Lighter and Katarsis for Lithuania with the song Tavo Akys. We discuss the Eurovision news from the past week and have a right giggle over our listeners thoughts on Eurovisi…

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Driver Crashes into Crowd, EU Extends CO2 Emissions Deadline, Christian Stocker Becomes Chancellor, G7 Pledges 50 Billion to Ukraine, and more... 12:45

19d ago12:45

12:45

(0:10): Driver Plows into Crowd in Mannheim: Two Dead, Suspect Detained Amid Security Concerns (2:18): EU Extends CO2 Emissions Deadline, Eases Pressure on Auto Industry (5:02): Christian Stocker Becomes Austria's Chancellor, Leading Historic Three-Party Coalition (7:27): G7 Pledges $50 Billion to Ukraine Amid U.S. Aid Suspension, Eyes Frozen Russi…

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Ariane 6 Set for Launch, Germany Faces Asylum Applications Drop, German Coalition Talks Intensify, MWC 2025 Showcases Innovations, and more... 12:05

20d ago12:05

12:05

(0:10): Ariane 6 Ready for March 2025 Launch: Europe's Space Autonomy Takes Flight with CSO-3 Satellite (2:37): Germany Sees 30% Drop in Asylum Applications Amid EU's Tougher Migration Policies (5:02): German Coalition Talks Intensify Amid Ukraine Crisis and Budget Challenges (7:23): MWC 2025 Kicks Off Amid US-China Tariff Tensions; AI and Smartpho…

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The end of the world as we know it. (But we'll be fine.) 36:48

12d ago36:48

36:48

I was supposed to have a day off today, but then Trump and Vance literally destroyed the geopolitical, rules-based order of the world that had been in place since the end of WW2. However, Happiness is Mandatory. Things are going be rough, but not catastrophic. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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The end of the world as we know it. (But we’ll be fine.) 36:48

12d ago36:48

36:48

I was supposed to have a day off today, but then Trump and Vance literally destroyed the geopolitical, rules-based order of the world that had [...]By Curonian

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Previewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025: Denmark’s crowning glory 53:19

21d ago53:19

53:19

As the 2025 Eurovision National Final season starts to wrap, we turn to Denmark. Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, or DMGP for brevity. Michael and Io fired the satellite up to delve into DMGP for 2025 and discuss Denmark’s options for Basel. You can fire your own satellite up to watch DMGP via DRTV on Sunday 2 March at 6am (if you’re in the Aussie east coa…

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Flow - a miracle from Latvia 18:53

12d ago18:53

18:53

I made this breather episode about a truly great animated movie from Latvia that's got a golden globe and is now nominated for an Oscar, because it is truly a masterpiece and I highly recommend it to everyone. I just did not know I'd post it in an evening as fucked up as this one. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hoste…

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Flow – a miracle from Latvia 18:53

23d ago18:53

18:53

I made this breather episode about a truly great animated movie from Latvia that’s got a golden globe and is now nominated for an Oscar, [...]By Curonian

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EU and India Strengthen Ties, Greece Faces Global Protests, EU Launches €100 Billion Clean Deal, Europe Revamps Defense Strategy, and more... 12:14

23d ago12:14

12:14

(0:10): EU-India Pursue Stronger Security, Trade Ties Amid Challenges in Free Trade Talks (2:22): Greece Faces Global Protests on Second Anniversary of Deadly Train Collision Amid Cover-Up Allegations (4:47): EU Launches €100 Billion Clean Industrial Deal to Drive Decarbonization and Boost Competitiveness (7:13): Europe Revamps Defense Strategy wit…

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War in Ukraine 271 : Ukraine War Dictionary 34:44

14d ago34:44

34:44

A dictionary of the terms used by soldiers on the front and Z-vatniks, made with the help of my Ukrainian friends at the front - so that the western analysts (and You, comrades) know what's what and don't get confused. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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War in Ukraine 271 : Ukraine War Dictionary 34:45

24d ago34:45

34:45

A dictionary of the terms used by soldiers on the front and Z-vatniks, made with the help of my Ukrainian friends at the front – [...]By Curonian

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Spotify CEO Demands EU Action, Italy's Migrant Deal Faces Scrutiny, European Auto Industry Faces EV Struggles, Rheinmetall Stock Surges Tenfold, and more... 13:06

25d ago13:06

13:06

(0:10): Spotify CEO Urges EU to Enforce Digital Markets Act Against Apple, Accuses Tech Giant of 'Farce' Compliance (2:12): Italy's Migrant Processing Deal with Albania Faces EU Court Scrutiny and Legal Hurdles (5:05): European Auto Industry Struggles in EV Transition Amidst Chinese Competition and Infrastructure Hurdles (7:35): Rheinmetall Stock S…

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Eurovision 2025 - Interview with Australia's artist Go-Jo 12:50

14d ago12:50

12:50

We chat with Australia's Eurovision 2025 artist Go-Jo. We discuss the development of Milkshake Man, his own relationship with Eurovision and French heritage and ask what's next in the lead up to Basel.By Aussievision

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Reviewing Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji: When Poland transcends 18:36

17d ago18:36

18:36

Poland has made its decision for Eurovision 2025 thanks to Wielki finał polskich kwalifikacji. A massive 39% of Poles decided that pop legend Justyna Steczkowska was the one to choose, with her banger GAJA. Michael and Io check out some of the other songs that came close and share their thoughts about a (surprisingly) well produced national final. …

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Greek Strike Sparks Travel Chaos, Italy's Migrant Deal Faces Scrutiny, EU Launches Clean Industrial Deal, Draghi Urges EU to Act, and more... 12:38

25d ago12:38

12:38

(0:10): Greek Strike Over Rail Tragedy Threatens Travel Chaos, Sparks Political Tension and Protest Concerns (2:20): Italy's Migrant Processing Deal with Albania Faces EU Court Scrutiny and Legal Hurdles (5:03): EU Unveils Clean Industrial Deal, Aiming to Slash €130 Billion in Fossil Fuel Costs by 2030 (7:34): Draghi Urges EU to Tackle Bureaucratic…

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S4 Ep5 ~ Ukraine, Poland & Estonia 49:51

14d ago49:51

49:51

Send us a text Another week and another episode of I'm Sorry Zero Points. In this episode Adrian and Seamus discuss the Eurovision news from the past week and they review the songs from Ukraine, Ziferblat with Bird of Pray, Poland, Justyna Steczkowska with Gaja, and for Estonia it's Tommy Cash with Espresso Machiato. They also hand out their zero p…

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Ministers Combat U S Tariffs, EU Introduces New AI Act, Bulgarian MEPs Push for EU Budget Overhaul, Germany's Economy Faces Recession, and more... 11:57

27d ago11:57

11:57

(0:10): European Steel Crisis: Ministers Rally to Combat U.S. Tariffs and Save Jobs (2:05): EU's New AI Act: Balancing Innovation and Compliance Amid Strict Regulations (4:23): Bulgarian MEPs Urge EU Budget Overhaul for Defense and Energy Security Amid Ukraine Crisis (6:42): Germany's Economy Shrinks Again: Longest Recession in Two Decades Amid Exp…

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Eurovision 2025 - Australia, Iceland and Måns 29:52

16d ago29:52

29:52

Australia's Eurovision 2025 entry is out and we go through all our thoughts and feelings! We also review Iceland's Söngvakeppnin and Mike gives his verdict on Måns. Bonus patreon episode will have Mike's thoughts on Bara bada bastu in Sweden and Australia's Milkshake Man.https://www.patreon.com/c/aussievision…

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Merz Aims for European Leadership, Europe Calls for Military Funding, Poland Calls for EU Defense Rethink, Union Party Triumphs in Germany, and more... 11:51

27d ago11:51

11:51

(0:10): Germany's Election Battle: Merz Aims for European Leadership Amid Economic and Political Challenges (2:30): Europe Faces Geopolitical Turmoil: Calls for Military Funding Amid Rising Extremism and Economic Challenges (4:42): Poland Urges EU to Rethink Defense Financing Amid US Ties Shift (7:13): Union Party Triumphs in German Snap Election: …

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War in Ukraine Episode 270: 3rd Anniversary 45:16

17d ago45:16

45:16

The third anniversary of this nightmare. Vatniks are full of doom and sadness, same as the Russian economy. There's also some news from Girkin. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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