Oil Was the First Faultline in Russia–West Relations After the USSR Collapse
Oil did not just rebuild Russia after the fall of the Soviet system, it defined the terms on which Russia and the West would later fall apart. After the Dissolution…
The Quiet Crisis Growing in the Shadow of Sudan’s War
For more than two decades, refugee camps in eastern Chad have quietly absorbed the fallout of wars next door. Now they are beginning to crack under a different kind of…
Bulgaria Moves from Coalition Chaos to Single Party Control
Bulgaria has once again delivered a political shock to Europe. After years of unstable coalitions, repeated elections, and rising public anger, voters have handed a decisive mandate to Rumen Radev…
Bucharest Orders Diplomatic Measures Following Drone Incident Linked to Russia
Last night, a Russian-made drone crashed in Galați and damaged a household. Following the incident, I discussed with all decision-makers to take the necessary measures immediately. The Romanian Government’s priority…
The End of China’s Low Profile Nuclear Strategy
For decades China kept its nuclear force small and quiet. It followed a simple idea, keep just enough weapons to retaliate and avoid getting pulled into the kind of arms…
Moscow prepares official invitations for participants in Russia-ASEAN summit — Kremlin
Moscow will soon send invitations to the leaders of Southeast Asian countries to participate in the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, which will take place on June 17-19, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry…
Radev may replace Orban in EU in countering aid to Kiev — Die Welt
The EU fears that leader of the Progressive Bulgaria party, which won the parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, will replace Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a new obstacle to uninterrupted…
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more…
EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine
The EU agreed to release the €90 billion loan to Ukraine on Thursday following months of tense negotiations. – “The European support loan for Ukraine has been unblocked ― €90…
EU Envoys Clear €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto
EU ambassadors approve €90 BILLION loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto, reports Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak. – A formal written procedure has been launched, with final approval…