Moldova to hold ‘crucial’ elections on Sept. 28 – POLITICO
According to parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, the September vote will be “crucial” in shaping the country’s future. “Either we…
Russia wounds over 100 with new cluster supersonic missile on Ukraine’s Kharkiv – POLITICO
A 79-year-old man was killed in his apartment, more than 100 people were wounded, and more than 500…
Russia’s effort to get US to drop aviation sanctions hits EU resistance – POLITICO
Beyond the political decisions on sanctions, the EU official also pointed to “major safety and security issues” related…
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days – POLITICO
Because the news broke on a Friday night in Europe, many U.K. officials had to start working at…
Postwar Russian energy return ‘illusory,’ Belgium says – POLITICO
No nuclear ‘has been’ At the same time, Bihet insists he has a partial solution for the EU’s…
Australia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base – POLITICO
Officials in Canberra are scrambling to stop Russia from using an Indonesian air force base that would put…
Russian attack that left bodies scattered on city streets is not a ‘mistake’ — it’s a strategy – POLITICO
“Russia wages total war against Ukraine,” said Mykola Bielieskov, a military analyst and research fellow at the Ukrainian…
Come see ‘what Putin did’ – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?
If Kim did take to the podium with presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, it would be the…
Putin wants Western Balkans as his next ‘playground,’ UK warns – POLITICO
“At this time, with war in Europe and seeing the long hand of Russian interference also in the…
Ukraine war: Russia’s Putin says ceasefire ‘questions’ linger amid US minerals deal talks
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin still supported the idea of a truce in…
Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders
The Kremlin is capitalizing on Syria’s energy crisis in an effort to keep its military bases in the…