Elections in Russia: no surprises and no hope for change
Russia’s system of governance is described as “managed democracy” (with the management, naturally, carried out by the Kremlin); this entails vast presidential power…
Category: World
US to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia – why is the plan controversial?
The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced the approval of the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia,…
Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian trains
Russia is increasingly targeting Ukrainian passenger trains with drones, thereby threatening the railway network – infrastructure that is vital to the country’s economy,…
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…
Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
A protest organized by a motorcycle club outside the mosque in Kaunas – Lithuania’s second-largest city – has triggered a criminal investigation into…
Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
US President Donald Trump has once again resorted to his characteristic rhetoric, threatening retaliation should the European Union admit Canada as an associate…
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
US prosecutors have charged five individuals – believed to be collaborating with Russian intelligence services – with conspiracy to finance terrorism and plotting…
EC President: A strong and independent Europe must be built
On the 16th of September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on European Union nations to stand united and forge a…
Denmark reports Russian flares fired at its helicopter
Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking Russian vessels in the…
