Russian firms flock to Serbia post-invasion
Nearly 300 Russian companies and nationals have been registered in Serbia since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February,...
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Nuclear plant expansion is on, Hungary PM says, as FM calls sector sanctions ‘a red line’
The EUR 12.5 bn expansion of Hungary’s only nuclear power plant at Paks remains viable, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told...
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 of...
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 “very...
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 are...
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 deal...
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 for...
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, effective...
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 over...
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 not...
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 the...
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 2022,...
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 minister...
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, Russia...
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 and...
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 snap...
Russian Embassy in Czechia May Have Housed Troll Farm
Activity attributed to Russian internet trolls dropped significantly in the Czech Republic after some workers at the Russian Embassy in Prague...
EU Condemns Belarus’ Walkout from Eastern Partnership
On Monday, Belarus's government announced the suspension of its participation in the European Union's Eastern Partnership, which is a cooperation vehicle...
Serbia: Moscow Our Strategic Ally
Despite Serbia's aspirations to join 27 member states as a fellow member of the European Union, Belgrade is refusing to back...
The East-West Divide on Gas Network Support Deepens
The future of natural gas and how it is funded by the EU are deepening the divide between eastern and western...