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Opinions and analyses
Opinions and analyses by the editorial team at SpotMedia.ro, as well as comments from distinguished guests regarding the events of the day.
The apparent paradox and the danger of Victor Ponta
If the hierarchy in the Verifield survey is correct or not remains to be confirmed, but according to INSCOP’s director, Remus Ștefureac, there are five recent surveys confirming the Simion,…
What can a peacekeeping force do in Ukraine to keep Russia in check
Peacekeeping forces have often failed in their missions to prevent wars or have even become targets themselves. In fact, they tend to have more of a symbolic force rather than…
Arc over time, from Ion Iliescu to Călin Georgescu. How the Kremlin intervenes in Romanian politics
Shortly after taking power in the complex and violent days at the end of December 1989, Ion Iliescu saw his position threatened by the street movements that did not cease,…
Putin spoke: Peace means keeping the conquered territories and the removal of Zelenski. Trump agrees
Two pieces of information have surfaced in recent days that, put together, indicate a certain type of coordination between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding the conflict in the neighboring…
The octopus through which Călin Georgescu was supported and financed by Russia. What is known so far
We present, based on the information from prosecutors’ reports, statements from those involved, social media posts, press investigations, and documents from secret services, how the operation „Călin Georgescu against Romania”…
"Move quickly and break things." Can Trump make America better this way?
Two decades ago, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook with a motto that seemed to contradict traditional management principles: „Move fast and break things.” This approach, which revolutionized the digital world, has…
Why the security breach revealed by The Atlantic's report is so serious. The Hillary Clinton precedent
The revelation that President Donald Trump’s national security team discussed military strikes in Yemen on an insecure chat group using the Signal app suggests a careless attitude towards America’s secrets…
Peșchir, the manager of the manele singers' network, manipulated by Russia
Bogdan Peșchir’s actions, the 35-year-old programmer detained by prosecutors, represent just the tip of the iceberg in the complicated and costly operation carried out by Russian agents with the help…
The reason why Trump does not want to hear about Romania
Donald Trump will most likely postpone indefinitely the final act in the lengthy process of lifting visas. Additionally, he will be able to use the moment, with March 31 being…
The protests in Serbia, a bad sign for Victor Ponta
Six days ago, through a surprise announcement, Victor Ponta, an independent candidate in the presidential elections, stated that he renounces the title of „honorary citizen” of Serbia. „My entry into…
Trump, failure in discussion with Putin. Russia makes no concessions, Ukraine obtains no security guarantees
Vladimir Putin has done everything possible to put Trump in difficulty and show him that Russia has an upper hand in negotiations with the USA regarding the ceasefire in Ukraine.…
What is the sonic cannon - the invisible weapon that would have been used against protesters in Belgrade (video)
Over 100,000 people took to the streets in Belgrade on Saturday to protest against President Aleksandar Vučić and his government. The rally was marked by a shocking moment: several video…
After Russia turned off the money tap, chaos broke out among extremists in Romania. Epilogue to the Călin Georgescu operation
In the afternoon of March 4th, a mysterious statement, not so much by its content but by its author, is distributed to the entire world by the TASS news agency…
An unexpected hypothesis: Could it be that the US is trying to get Russia rid of China?
Russia is stuck in Ukraine, and Washington fears that Moscow could become a „junior partner” of China, if not its vassal. America would stand to gain if it offered Russia…
How much control does Putin have over Trump? An answer on which the survival of democracy depends
There is a golden rule when it comes to understanding the present: researching recent history. This way, one can observe how, for example, current leaders behaved in similar situations in…
Why did Simion have reservations about running for office?
George Simion is a fascinating character from the perspective of a journalist who follows and reports on political life. His actions, starting with the attempt to create tensions and violence…
Bolojan, between respecting the rules and saving Romania. True champions never miss a victory
The deadline for presidential candidacies is March 15th. Ilie Bolojan announced that he will not participate in the presidential race, mainly because he lacks the support of the PNL and…
The 5 who are fighting for Călin Georgescu's inheritance - who they are and at what stage each is with the candidacy
In the first 24 hours since Călin Georgescu definitively withdrew from the race, on the so-called sovereignist corridor we already have 5 candidates for the presidential elections in Romania. Some…
Putin, caught in Trump's trap
When Zelenski was humiliated in the Oval Office and accused by Trump of not wanting peace, furthermore, of „playing” with the Third World War, the Russians laughed and praised the…