US troop cuts in Europe risk inspiring Russian aggression – EUobserver
EUobserver voice is a daily opinion piece by EUobserver staff writers, published published every weekday evening as a…
Putin identifies with the founder of the Cheka. In some ways, his regime is more brutal, Russian historian said – EUobserver
From sentencing a citizen to 13 years for a bus stop graffiti and erasing court records to rehabilitating…
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[Interview] Estonia’s spy chief: Russia cannot replenish fallen soldiers – they have a serious battlefield problem – EUobserver
First published in Respekt. Estonia’s foreign intelligence service chief Kaupo Rosin reflects on a whole-of-society approach to defence,…
Beware all-expenses trips to China, Estonia’s spies warn EU influencers – EUobserver
China is recruiting EU assets via all-expenses paid trips, Estonia has warned, while Russia is using nuns, monks,…
Ukrainian refugee stands defiant against Moscow’s Donbas order – EUobserver
A highway sign reading “Have a Nice Trip” in English arches over the E-50 road leading east from…
Leaked phone call reveals how Orbán’s Hungary and Fico’s Slovakia helped Russian oligarchs – EUobserver
A leaked audio from a major international investigation published on Tuesday (31 March) reveals Hungarian foreign minister Péter…
EU signs off on €260m grant for Ukraine’s defence – EUobserver
The EU has signed off on €260m of funding to boost Ukraine’s defence base, as part of a €1.5bn programme unveiled on Monday (30…
When Russians discuss Chekhov, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, it means ‘they got their asses kicked’ – EUobserver
One of Ukraine’s most experienced journalists, Vitaliy Sych, spoke to EUobserver earlier this week from Kyiv in an…
EU leaders enraged as summit ends with Orbán vetoing €90bn Ukraine aid – EUobserver
EU leaders raged at Viktor Orbán on Thursday night, as they failed to convince Hungary to lift its…
Croatia readies oil for Hungary, as Orban sticks to EU-Kyiv loan veto – EUobserver
Croatia says 13 tankers carrying non-Russian oil are ready to supply Hungary, even as Budapest presses Ukraine to…
‘Isolated’ Slovakia drops EU veto threat on Russia sanctions – EUobserver
Slovakia did not secure any EU-sanctions relief for Russia, despite having pressured fellow member states until the last…
Arms flows rise to Cold War levels amid Ukraine and EU rearmament – EUobserver
This story is a part of the weekly newsletter about economy, defence, and tech in the eastern flank…