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Georgia’s Foreign Agents law: Russia’s new frontline in its war against freedom in the world
The protests engulfing in Tbilisi are not only about Georgian democracy, but about countering an ever-expanding zone of global Russian influence
Kremlin intensifies sabotage and propaganda in the West ahead of EU elections
As Europeans prepare to head to the polls for the EU elections, security officials warn that the Kremlin is intensifying its efforts to destabilize the continent through a multi-pronged campaign of sabotage, propaganda, and political interference.
“Shock and Awe”: the missing element in the West’s Ukraine strategy
For more than two years, Western governments have trickled weapons and ammunition into Ukraine and imposed financial and trade sanctions on Russia, sometimes with little coordination. The sooner they can embrace a "shock and awe" campaign reminiscent of Colin Powell's Gulf War strategy, the better it will be for everyone.
The Case for Ukraine’s NATO Accession
At the signing ceremony of the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949, then-US President Harry Truman remarked…
Europe finds its courage to stand up to Russia
From debates of troop deployment to speeches about the pre-war era, there is a growing sense in the EU that the time for appeasing Putin has passed
Delayed Western aid allowed Russia to attack Kharkiv Oblast
As Ukraine waited for new weapons deliveries debated for months by the U.S. Congress and European Union, Russia seized the initiative with a lightning offensive in Kharkiv province on 10 May, marking its most significant gains in nearly a year.
Special cultural operation by Putin’s favorite violinist succeeds in Seoul
Defying international backlash, Putin-backed violinist Vladimir Spivakov's secretive Seoul concert was touted as a Russian cultural victory. The performance, revealed only after the fact, faced protests but proceeded as planned.
Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?
As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.
The European Union’s new triumvirate
France, Germany, and Poland are leading the charge for a more assertive and united Europe in the face of existential threats.
The G7’s frozen asset fiasco: a masterclass in self-sabotage
The G7's strategy of using frozen Russian assets as leverage has been a dismal failure, undermining Ukraine's defense efforts and emboldening Russia's aggression. It's time for Western leaders to abandon this misguided approach and take decisive action.
Weapons, occupation, and influence: 5 reasons to sanction Russia’s Rosatom now
Despite its image as a purely civilian entity, the nuclear giant produces weapons for Russia's wars and is a tool for ensnaring countries into resource dependencies
Has appeasement won the Olympics?
A group of 40 countries initially threatened to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes were to participate. But the steam appears to have run out.
Russia must pay: US paves way for historic confiscation of $ 300bn in reparations for Ukraine
The ball is now in the EU's court, as the confiscation of Russian assets becomes a matter of political will
“Now go win the fight,” US tells Ukraine, but withholds air power and long-range weapons
Despite restarting aid, the U.S. is still denying Ukraine key capabilities like F-16 fighter jets and long-range strike weapons that Kyiv says are crucial to launching successful counteroffensives.
Ukraine solidarity narrative cynical without weapons & guarantees
Gabrielius Landsbergis warns western nations there will be no happy ending unless they choose to rewrite the script to help Ukraine achieve a full victory
Czech, Polish FMs: Defeat Russia in Ukraine or face emboldened threat at NATO’s door
We are moving in the right direction but too slow and too late, say two top diplomats, urging three essential steps to help Ukraine
Closing loopholes: the key to crippling Russia’s oil and gas profits
Tighter enforcement and expansion of sanctions on Russian fossil fuels could cause the Kremlin's profits to plummet up to 50% by 2030, according to the IEA.
Why I protest for Ukraine in Milan every single day
"I feel it’s my responsibility as an Italian and European citizen to do anything in my power to support Ukraine and help them achieve the true peace they deserve."
An American veteran’s plea: arm Ukraine or surrender freedom
As Russian forces closed in on the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, U.S. veteran Jackie witnessed firsthand the deadly cost of Congress blocking military aid to Ukraine.
