Russia

There are no winners in war, but it does matter who loses: history turns on it – CET

The war in Ukraine is a further nail in the coffin of the Pax Americana. Donald Trump began the dismantling…

3 years ago

US Secretary of State challenges Moscow to “state it plainly” it won’t invade Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the prospect of Russian forces invading Ukraine remains a real threat, a…

3 years ago

Serbia, Hungary most vulnerable to Russian, Chinese influence – Globsec report

Serbia and Hungary are the Eastern European countries most exposed to Russia and China, a new study found. Czechia and Romania…

3 years ago

Russia leverages gas in attempt to weaken Moldova’s ties with EU – Financial Times

Russian state-owned Gazprom has offered Moldova a new and improved gas-supply contract on condition that it drops its tariff-free trade…

3 years ago

Russia cuts diplomatic relations with NATO

Russia has announced that it will suspend its NATO mission in Brussels after the western military alliance expelled eight employees…

3 years ago

There is little alternative to Russian gas for Eastern Europe – Hungary signs 10+5-year deal

Russian state-owned Gazprom and Hungarian energy group MVM signed a ten-year gas-supply agreement at the end of August. Under the deal,…

3 years ago

Ukraine protests Hungary’s Gazprom deal

Hungary has signed a long-term agreement with Russia's Gazprom, which will supply 4.5 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas…

3 years ago

Europeans Perceive New Cold War But Don’t Feel Involved

While most Europeans believe a new 'Cold War' between the United States and China and Russia has begun, they do…

3 years ago

Nord Stream 2 cements Russian dominance of European energy market

The contentious Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline will commence gas transits from Russia to Europe next month, according to…

3 years ago

Hungary sees “Economic Benefits” of Producing Russia’s Sputnik Vaccine

Hungary will start producing Sputnik V, the Russian Covid-19 vaccine, in the city of Debrecen starting at the end of…

3 years ago

Hungary Allows Vaccinated Russian Tourists Entry

Hungary will allow Russian visitors to visit if they possess a Covid-19 immunity certificate as of Tuesday, 3 August, foreign…

3 years ago

Russia Prepares to Supply Europe with Hydrogen

Russia is ready to supply Europe with what it considers the energy of the future: hydrogen. According to media reports,…

3 years ago

Ukraine and Poland Will Oppose the Launch of Nord Stream 2

The United States and Germany issued a joint declaration in which the two countries agreed to complete Nord Stream 2…

3 years ago

Moldova’s Reformers Win Big

In Moldova, president Maia Sandu's Action and Solidarity party has garnered the greatest share of the vote, 52.8%, in Sunday's…

3 years ago

Russian Embassy in Czechia May Have Housed Troll Farm

Reading Time: < 1 minute After have expelled 18 Russian diplomats over an explosion at a munitions factory, authorities and…

3 years ago

EU Condemns Belarus’ Walkout from Eastern Partnership

Reading Time: < 1 minute Following the skyjacking of the Ryanair by Belarus government last month the Brussels-Minsk relations soured…

3 years ago

Serbia: Moscow Our Strategic Ally

Reading Time: < 1 minute Although Serbia aspires to join the EU, it does not support European policy vis a…

3 years ago

The East-West Divide on Gas Network Support Deepens

Reading Time: 2 minutes Developing natural gas infrastructure is crucial for countries in CEE, but many member states in the…

3 years ago

NATO: China an Emerging Threat

Reading Time: < 1 minute This week's NATO summit recognized China as an emerging threat for the defense alliance, but…

3 years ago

The Ryanair Incident: An Overt Challenge to the EU

The EU was unusually unified and prompt in condemning Belarus for “hijacking” the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair plane. The European…

3 years ago