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To many in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city, Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov embodied the old, corrupt politics — with his history of suspected criminal links and corruption cases and a political past tied to a pro-Kremlin party. In ousting him, Mr. Zelensky accused him of holding Russian citizenship.

Yet the mayor’s downfall has mostly brought concern, even among local opponents who had long wished him gone. Many residents said the evidence behind the accusation of holding Russian citizenship looked fabricated, prompting concerns that it was part of a broader power grab by the president to remove a political rival.

Mr. Zelensky had moved swiftly. He revoked Mr. Trukhanov’s Ukrainian citizenship, forcing him out of office, and then installed a military administrator to run Odesa alongside an acting mayor — the City Council’s secretary, a member of Mr. Zelensky’s party.

“I can’t feel happiness,” said Oleksandra Kovalchuk, who ran on Mr. Zelensky’s party list in the last municipal elections. “Not under these circumstances.”

Denmark has slashed asylum numbers by granting only short-term status and by targeting ‘ghettoes’, which critics say has damaged the country’s values

Of all the measures introduced to deter people from seeking asylum in Denmark over the last decade, it is the impermanence of refugees’ status that is often cited as the most effective.

Before 2015, refugees in Denmark were initially allowed to stay for between five and seven years, after which their residence permits would automatically become permanent. But 10 years ago, when more than a million people arrived in Europe fleeing conflict and repression, largely from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Eritrea, the Danish government dramatically changed the rules.

Since then, temporary residence permits have only been granted for one to two years at a time and there is no longer any guarantee of getting a permanent visa. In order to gain permanent status, refugees have to be fluent in Danish and are also required to have had a full-time job for several years.

Border police cited a lack of Israeli exit stamps on passengers' passports for the ordeal. The Palestinians were reportedly fleeing the war in Gaza.

[As a personal note by OP: This is about Australia, but it perfectly applies to any democracy on the globe as well imho.]

Warnings this week from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) about sabotage threats marked an important shift in tone.

And they raise important questions about how the Australian government should respond.

Breaking from past practice, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess said Chinese state-linked hackers have scanned, mapped and in some cases infiltrated Australian critical infrastructure.

According to Burgess, these groups are no longer focused on stealing information. They are preparing to disrupt or shut down key systems in a future crisis.

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Burgess described [that] this threat does not involve persuasion or interference in debate. It is about the ability to disable telecommunications, shut down water systems, interrupt electricity supplies or damage the financial system.

This is preparation to use coercion during a crisis. One can imagine a scenario where Australia’s ability to respond to a blockade or invasion of Taiwan is hampered by a shutdown of critical infrastructure.

Burgess is therefore right to highlight the seriousness of the threat. China has shown that control of digital systems is central to geopolitical competition. Maintaining access to foreign infrastructure is a strategic advantage. As Australia becomes more reliant on digital networks, weaknesses in those systems become national security concerns.

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There is, however, a second issue that deserves attention. In responding to foreign cyber threats, Australia risks adopting some of the very same digital tools used in authoritarian states such as Russia and China.

Research on digital authoritarianism shows that many authoritarian governments use control of digital networks to manage their own populations. They monitor citizens, limit information and use technology to enforce political order.

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Burgess’ warning suggests this model is being exported. The aim is to control digital life at home, but also to gain the ability to interfere with digital systems overseas if needed.

In recent years, Australian governments have proposed measures that go well beyond traditional cybersecurity. These include mandatory age checks for social media, strict online limits for minors and expanding the duties of technology companies to assist with national security goals.

These proposals are framed as necessary for public safety. Yet they show a willingness to extend state power deeper into digital life.

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Burgess’ speech at a business conference reinforces this trend. He addressed government agencies but also corporate boards, telling them national security is now their responsibility, as well.

Much of Australia’s critical infrastructure is owned or operated by private companies. Expecting these companies to act as extensions of national security policy risks blurring the line between public and private roles.

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A defining feature of digital authoritarianism is the merger of state security priorities with corporate behaviour. If this boundary weakens, Australia could slowly move toward practices it has long opposed.

It is possible to strengthen national resilience without taking this path. A democratic society can defend its networks and deter cyber threats while maintaining openness and accountability.

Burgess is correct that Australia faces a serious and evolving challenge. China’s cyber operations reflect wider geopolitical changes. But an effective response requires protecting both infrastructure and democratic norms.

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Stronger cyber defences are necessary, but they must come with clear limits on state power, transparent rules for data access and protections for speech.

China’s cyber operations, which are part of a wider strategic contest, are indeed a serious threat. But if Australia reacts by expanding security powers without restraint, it risks weakening the freedoms it aims to defend.

By the time Jeffery Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends. Emails made public this week show the crime did little to diminish the desire of that network to stay connected to the billionaire financier.

Thousands of documents released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday offer a new glimpse into what Epstein’s relationships with business executives, reporters, academics and political players looked like over a decade.

They start with messages he sent and received around the time he finished serving his Florida sentence in 2009 and continue until the months before his arrest on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019.

GORB GORB GORN

Jeffrey Epstein has claimed that Hillary Clinton had a sexual relationship with former attorney Vince Foster. This assertion comes in the wake of ongoing investigations into Epstein"s activities and connections.

Vince Foster, who served as Deputy White House Counsel during the Clinton administration, died by suicide under circumstances that have been described as mysterious in 1993. His death has been the subject of various conspiracy theories and investigations over the years.

This latest claim by Epstein adds to the controversy surrounding his past associations and statements. Epstein has previously been involved in various political discussions, including proposing individuals to Peter Thiel and other officials in emails, as reported in recent developments.

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/41777220

• 10 regimes account for nearly 80 % of all transnational repression cases, including China, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Russia, Egypt, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus
• The text highlights that more than 1,200 direct physical incidents have been recorded, in 103 countries, over the past decade.
• EU sanctions and a ban on exports of spyware and dual-use goods to countries engaging in transnational repression are necessary responses

New technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, malicious data communication and spyware, are increasingly important vectors of current transnational repression, say MEPs. They call on member states and the EU to recognise, prevent and tackle digital forms of transnational repression, including disinformation campaigns targeting human rights defenders, and to ensure that private actors in the technology sector are held accountable, by publishing transparency reports, and setting up effective grievance mechanisms.

• 10 regimes account for nearly 80 % of all transnational repression cases, including China, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Russia, Egypt, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus
• The text highlights that more than 1,200 direct physical incidents have been recorded, in 103 countries, over the past decade.
• EU sanctions and a ban on exports of spyware and dual-use goods to countries engaging in transnational repression are necessary responses

New technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, malicious data communication and spyware, are increasingly important vectors of current transnational repression, say MEPs. They call on member states and the EU to recognise, prevent and tackle digital forms of transnational repression, including disinformation campaigns targeting human rights defenders, and to ensure that private actors in the technology sector are held accountable, by publishing transparency reports, and setting up effective grievance mechanisms.

Hi, I wanted to start selfhosting and I'd like to have your opinion on something that I'm struggling to decide.

I don't plan to tinker too much with my system, I've been a Linux tinkerer myself some time ago but now I'd like to setup something that's really bulletproof and then leave it running (ofc I know I'll have to do a bit of bugfixing now and then), not replacing hardware ideally for >= 10 years.

This is why I'm planning to use TrueNAS, and that's why I'm planning to buy a UGREEN DXP2800: has two 3,5" HDD bays (4TB should be enough for me for the next 8-10 years, so I'll have two 4TB disks in RAID1 or mirror or whatever is recommended). Only problem I have with this machine is that it only has 1 RAM slot, and I guess 8 GB isn't enough if I use zfs. So I'll have to upgrade to either 16 or 32 GB. Now I did my research and from my understanding 16GB seems to be enough, but it would be such a waste having to replace the whole RAM if it turns out it isn't enough.

For reference, I don't plan on having more than 7-8 services running: Immich, Nextcloud+office, firefly, audiobookshelf, paperless and a maybe few more if they're useful. I value responsiveness but it's ok if some things take longer to process (thinking immich ML, or stuff like transcoding)

I'm very interested to know your opinion:

• is the dxp2800 a good choice?
• should I go with 16 or 32 GB RAM?

And a little extra

• how much ssd space do you recommend for high speed data? is 500gb enough?

Thank you so much!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/45599434

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A new investigation by People of Baikal reveals another tactic the Russian military has employed to stem personnel losses: torturing the friends and family of deserters. Journalists reporting from the Transbaikal region spoke to Olga Vtorushina, the mother of a 24-year-old man named Pavel.

On November 2, 2025, masked men kidnapped her son, drove him outside of town, and tortured him with a stun gun, demanding that he help them locate his cousin Pyotr, who’d recently failed to return to his unit. The men who abducted and tortured Pavel wore camouflage uniforms and masks, but Olga said she’d seen them around town and had recognized one as a member of the local military police. She told journalists that the men beat her son and shocked him repeatedly with a stun gun until he passed out several times. Pavel wasn’t released until he telephoned Pyotr and lured him to a meeting where he was later apprehended.

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A 25-year-old contract soldier who deserted his unit when the military ordered him back to duty after he sustained a head injury [...] escaped to his hometown and spent several months in hiding. To find the missing soldier, masked men tracked down his father and tortured him with a stun gun. They also beat his friend. The soldier’s mother told journalists that the assailants were not military police but a search group from her son’s military base. Her son is now in the army’s custody.

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Military police officers tracked down 36-year-old Viktor at his friend’s home. They tased him, broke his nose, stuffed him in the trunk of a car, and drove him 300 miles away. Viktor had failed to return to his unit on time, staying at home to assist his wife, who was expecting their third child any day. She gave birth a week later. Viktor’s mother told People of Baikal that the men who took her son are the same ones who tortured Pavel on November 2.

Similar raids have been reported in towns throughout the Transbaikal region. In Ushmun, for example, masked men were spotted patrolling the streets. According to a local newspaper, these were military police officers. Authorities in Trubachevo and Novoshirokinsky confirmed to People of Baikal by phone that locals had been subjected to “measures of force.”

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Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police

SponsorBlock, Timestamps, and Generated Summary below:

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1. 0:00.000 - 3:03.300 Intermission
2. 3:03.300 - 8:55.000 Opening Chat & Show Roadmap
3. 8:55.000 - 9:47.500 Unpaid/Self Promotion
4. 9:59.500 - 11:46.000 Thumbnail & Deep Dive Preview
5. 11:46.000 - 11:57.000 Interaction Reminder
6. 12:06.000 - 31:00.500 The Panic of Privilege: Upper East Side Moms vs. Zohran Mamdani
7. 31:00.500 - 31:04.000 Interaction Reminder
8. 31:09.500 - 1:24:24.500 The MAGA Civil War: Nick Fuentes Declares the Movement Dead
9. 1:24:35.500 - 1:44:43.500 A Journalistic Reckoning: Anna Kasparian Apologizes to Aaron Mate
10. 1:44:43.500 - 1:48:27.500 Documentary Promo: "Removed" In-Person Screening
11. 1:48:27.500 - 2:12:33.500 The Charlie Kirk Tapes: Backstage at the MAGA Rebellion
12. 2:12:33.500 - 3:08:15.000 The "Big Club" Exposed: Shocking Epstein Email Updates
13. 3:08:15.000 - 3:08:49.500 Viewer Poll: Epstein Email Surprise?
14. 3:08:49.500 - 3:14:24.500 Outro & Tuesday Teaser
15. 3:14:24.500 - 3:15:08.821 Endcards/Credits

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Summary with Timestamps & Analysis

0:00.000 - 3:03.300 | Intro: DMX "Meet Me Outside" Theme

• Analysis: Sabby Sabs opens with a high-energy DMX soundtrack, immediately setting a confrontational and unapologetic tone. The "Meet Me Outside" theme frames the entire episode as a call to confront corruption and hypocrisy head-on.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The show is a direct response to widespread frustration with the political establishment.
  • The Epstein case is positioned as the prime example of corruption that needs public confrontation.

3:03.300 - 8:55.000 | Opening Chat & Show Roadmap

• Analysis: Sabby grounds the show in community interaction, reading live chat comments that touch on Epstein, Gaza, and economic anxiety. She then provides a clear roadmap for the episode, framing the stories as examples of a corrupt "big club."
• Key Takeaways:
  • Viewer sentiment is focused on elite corruption and its bipartisan nature.
  • The night's stories are interconnected by themes of power, privilege, and deception.

8:55.000 - 9:47.500 | Unpaid/Self Promotion: Supporting the Show

• Analysis: A standard but necessary segment where Sabby acknowledges and thanks her patrons and members for their financial support, which keeps the show independent.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The show relies on direct audience support, not corporate sponsors.
  • This model is presented as crucial for maintaining editorial independence.

9:59.500 - 11:46.000 | Thumbnail & Deep Dive Preview

• Analysis: Sabby uses the episode's thumbnail to visually introduce the main topics: Epstein's "big club" (featuring Trump and Clinton), the MAGA civil war, and other key stories. This segment builds anticipation for the deep dives to come.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The episode will connect cultural and political stories.
  • The central thesis is that a network of powerful individuals operates above the law.

11:46.000 - 11:57.000 | Interaction Reminder

• Analysis: A quick, direct call-to-action for viewers to like and subscribe to the channel to help with algorithmic visibility and growth.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Standard YouTube practice to boost engagement.

12:06.000 - 31:00.500 | Segment 1: The Panic of Privilege: Upper East Side Moms vs. Zohran Mamdani

• Analysis: Sabby dissects a viral article about wealthy New York mothers panicking over the election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She frames their fear not as a concern for safety, but as a reaction to a loss of status and the perceived threat of diversity and inclusion.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The backlash is rooted in classism, Islamophobia, and a "forever victim" mentality from a position of extreme privilege.
  • Sabby characterizes the subjects as "wine moms" with nannies, disconnected from the realities of most New Yorkers.
  • Mamdani's outreach to all communities is presented as a direct challenge to their insulated worldview.

31:00.500 - 31:04.000 | Interaction Reminder

• Analysis: A brief mid-show reminder to engage with the content.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Maintaining viewer engagement throughout a long-form show.

31:09.500 - 1:24:24.500 | Segment 2: The MAGA Civil War: Nick Fuentes Declares the Movement Dead

• Analysis: A comprehensive breakdown of Nick Fuentes's viral critique that "MAGA is done." Sabby agrees with his core argument: Trump has been co-opted by the donor class, breaking promises on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. The segment also highlights the growing anti-war, anti-AIPAC faction within the right.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Trump's populism is revealed as a "Trojan horse" for standard GOP donor-serving policies.
  • A significant realignment is occurring within conservatism, moving away from neoconservatism and unconditional support for Israel.
  • Figures like Ben Shapiro are losing influence to populist voices like Tucker Carlson.

1:24:35.500 - 1:44:43.500 | Segment 3: A Journalistic Reckoning: Anna Kasparian Apologizes to Aaron Mate

• Analysis: Sabby covers the unexpected public apology from The Young Turks' Anna Kasparian to journalist Aaron Mate for years of baseless smears. She praises this as a rare act of maturity and accountability in the independent media space.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The apology vindicates Mate's early, accurate reporting on Russiagate and Syria that challenged mainstream narratives.
  • It serves as a case study in how dissent from approved narratives is often met with character assassination.
  • Sabby hopes this marks a shift toward more good-faith dialogue.

1:44:43.500 - 1:48:27.500 | Documentary Promo: "Removed" In-Person Screening

• Analysis: A promotional segment for Sabby's documentary, "Removed," which investigates the erosion of Black political power and community in Boston, focusing on Mayor Michelle Wu's policies.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The documentary tackles themes of "black erasure" and systemic displacement.
  • The in-person premiere is sold out, building anticipation for the online release.

1:48:27.500 - 2:12:33.500 | Segment 4: The Charlie Kirk Tapes: Backstage at the MAGA Rebellion

• Analysis: Using footage from Megyn Kelly, Sabby reveals that the late Charlie Kirk privately encouraged Tucker Carlson to "go max" and challenge the establishment on Israel and Epstein at a Turning Point USA event, despite donor pressure to silence him.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Kirk's public persona was constrained by donors, but he privately supported the populist rebellion.
  • This revelation exposes the hypocrisy of Turning Point USA's current leadership, which is trying to suppress these same views.
  • It proves the internal civil war within the conservative movement is real and heated.

2:12:33.500 - 3:08:15.000 | Segment 5: The "Big Club" Exposed: Shocking Epstein Email Updates

• Analysis: The main event of the show. Sabby conducts a detailed forensic analysis of the newly released Epstein emails, providing evidence of a bipartisan network of power, intelligence ties, and a cover-up that reaches the highest levels of the Trump administration.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Trump Lied: Evidence shows contact with Epstein in 2017, disproving his claim of a 15-year separation.
  • Bipartisan Network: Emails implicate figures from Trump and Clinton worlds to Obama advisers and billionaire elites.
  • Cover-Up: The Trump White House actively pressured lawmakers to block the release of these files.
  • Public Backlash: Polls show Trump's approval is collapsing over his handling of the case.

3:08:15.000 - 3:08:49.500 | Viewer Poll: Epstein Email Surprise?

• Analysis: A live poll reveals that the vast majority (76%) of the audience is not surprised by the Epstein revelations, indicating a deep-seated distrust in institutions.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The audience is politically savvy and expects corruption from the powerful.

3:08:49.500 - 3:14:24.500 | Outro & Tuesday Teaser

• Analysis: Sabby signs off, and co-host Eric takes over to read super chats and tease the upcoming Tuesday show, which will feature the online premiere of Sabby's documentary.
• Key Takeaways:
  • The community is energized and engaged with the topics discussed.
  • The next show is a major event centered around Sabby's investigative work.

3:14:24.500 - 3:15:08.821 | Endcards/Credits

• Analysis: Standard end-of-video procedure with credits and links.
• Key Takeaways:
  • Conclusion of the broadcast.

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Nexperia is owned by Wingtech Technology, a Chinese group partly controlled by state-linked entities. In 2024, the US placed Wingtech on the Entity List due to the efforts of China to develop their semiconductor industry, which is important for military programs. Washington’s warnings followed soon after: Unless Nexperia changed its leadership structure, it too risked sanctions.

Officials of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs explained they were acting because of “serious governance shortcomings” that could have “far-reaching consequences for the Dutch and European economies.”

But while the public debate has focused on China, the Russian dimension of this story is even more urgent. According to Ukraine’s military-intelligence database War and Sanctions, Nexperia-made microchips have repeatedly been found in Russian weapons systems. In 2024 and 2025, these components appeared in Kh-101 cruise missiles, Shahed-136 and Mohajer-6 drones, and Russian battlefield communication systems.

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By invoking the Goods Availability Act, the Netherlands joined a broader Western effort to tighten control over strategic technologies. Now that the Dutch state has access to the company’s internal data, it might be able to audit Nexperia’s client-screening and export-control procedures.

The EU legislation adopted in 2024 requires all producers of dual-use technologies to apply “best-efforts” due diligence standards, including know-your-customer and end-user verification procedures. The European Commission has clarified that “best efforts” encompass all actions that are necessary and feasible to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. It has even issued a six-step guidance for companies on developing a Sanctions Compliance Programme – a direct response to the growing problem of sanctions evasion through third countries, which had severely undermined the effectiveness of restrictive measures.

While the EU provides the overarching policy framework, the enforcement of sanctions remains the responsibility of member states. In 2025, for instance, German prosecutors accused the machine-building company Spinner of exporting 20 machines to Russia for munitions production. This has become one of the largest sanctions-evasion investigations in the EU.

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The Dutch government now has a unique opportunity to investigate potential supply chains of Nexperia products reaching Russia, particularly through Chinese trade routes, and to assess how effectively the EU’s “best-efforts” and Sanctions Compliance Programme recommendations operate in practice.

For Ukraine and its allies, this is not an abstract governance story. Every Western-made technology that ends up in Russian weapons strengthens the machinery of war. This case reflects a new phase in Europe’s tech-security awakening. There are other companies within the EU that were established with Chinese capital, and their products – such as aviation engines manufactured by Austrian company Diamond Aircraft – have also been traced to Russian military systems.

The Dutch intervention demonstrates that European governments have the capacity to apply exceptional instruments to protect strategic sectors from external risks – whether by Beijing or Moscow.