Fresh warnings of “Russia’s reckless and irresponsible behaviour”
By Martin Banks The EU has voiced fresh concern about what it says is “Russia’s intensifying campaign of hybrid activities against the EU, its Member States and partners.”
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July 24, 2024 EU Parliament text condemns both Russia and Orban
By Martin Banks With Russia’s war against Ukraine raging on, MEPs have reconfirmed their view that the EU must continue to support Kyiv “for as long as it takes until victory.” A new resolution sets out the newly-elected European Parliament’s first official position on Russia’s “war of aggression” against Ukraine. It restates the continued support […]
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April 18, 2024 Roma in Ukraine: From fighting against Russia to becoming part of the reconstruction
By Martin Banks A report has been published on the contribution of Roma community to the war in Ukraine and further afield.
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April 5, 2024 Macron says he has no doubt Russia will target Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (4 April) that he had no doubt Russia would malevolently target the Paris Olympics this summer, in comments that underline the fraught geopolitical backdrop to the games.
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March 3, 2024 Vienna agrees to fund 40km pipeline to boost gas independence from Russia
The Austrian government has agreed to provide an undisclosed part of €200 million for building a pipeline to boost the country’s ability to import natural gas via Germany, amid growing political pressure to reduce dependence on Russia.
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January 2, 2024 Russia wants to “dictate its rules to the international community”, says top lawyer
By Martin Banks The war in Ukraine is a war between two systems, according to a leading human rights lawyer.
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September 11, 2023 Largest Diamond in a Decade Discovered in Russia
Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond-producing company, announced on Sunday that it has unearthed the largest gem-quality diamond in Russia in the past decade.
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June 24, 2023 Russia In Major Military Crisis As Wagner Chief Prigozhin Rebels
Russia is in major domestic military crisis following the move of Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to declare war on Moscow’s own defense ministry on Friday night, claiming that Kremlin officials were responsible for the loss of thousands of his soldiers in the war with Ukraine. In a video posted on Telegran, Prigozhin said that he has […]
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June 10, 2023 Ukraine Launches Counter-offensive Against Russia
The highly anticipated counter-offensive by Ukraine seems to be underway after months of speculation. Fighting has reportedly intensified along the breadth of the frontline, which stretches from Kherson to the Black Sea over more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles).
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June 5, 2023 Belgium investigating whether its weapons were used inside Russia
Belgium will ask Ukraine for clarification on reports that rifles made in Belgium had been used by pro-Ukrainian forces to fight Russian troops inside Russia’s western border, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Monday (5 June).
