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…
Slovakia’s Fico threatens existing EU sanctions on Russia, as Hungary vetoes new ones – EUobserver
The pro-Kremlin government in Slovakia has threatened to kill existing Russia sanctions on top of Hungary’s veto of…
Hungary and Slovakia in standoff with Ukraine over broken Russian oil pipe – EUobserver
This story is a part of the weekly newsletter about economy, defence and tech in the eastern flank…
EU pledges Kyiv aid despite Orbán threats on war anniversary – EUobserver
Hungary’s pro-Russian veto is being seen by diplomats as a temporary glitch, while other states passed a law…
Russian fossil-fuel revenue plunges as ‘shadow fleet’ oil increases, report finds – EUobserver
The Russian fossil-fuel business is hurting after four years of war with Ukraine, with the EU, for one,…
A fast-tracked Ukraine EU accession by 2027? Here are three dilemmas – EUobserver
According to recent reporting, EU leaders are considering ways to bring Ukraine into the European Union as early…
EU travel ban could see Russia’s world chess head challenged for top role – EUobserver
The international chess world is heading for a geopolitical showdown, whilst Ukrainian players die on the battlefield under…
Russian chess boss, Central Asia, crypto targeted in new EU sanctions – EUobserver
The Russian head of world chess and Asian sanctions-busters feature in the draft new round of EU measures…
EU leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, Munich Security Conference, and Ukraine – EUobserver
THIS WEEK offers a weekly snapshot of the key developments in Brussels and across Europe over the next…
Punching below your weight – Europe needs to escalate North Korea sanctions – EUobserver
North Korea has again tested ballistic missiles this January. Possibly, few in Brussels have noticed. Truth be told,…