Ukraine
BUSINESS
The Kremlin Manipulates AI to Sway German Vote
Artificial intelligence becomes a propaganda tool as Russia deploys 102 fake websites targeting German voters in the run up to the German election.
EUROPE
Take Fire: Germany Enacts Laws to Shoot Down ‘Russian’ Drones
Germany’s cabinet has recently introduced new regulations that permit the military to shoot down suspicious drones near military installations or critical infrastructure.
EUROPE
UK, Ukraine Sign Century-Long Security Deal
Britain commits to Ukraine’s defence and recovery with an unprecedented 100-year partnership signed in wartime Kyiv.
BUSINESS
We’re Breaking Free: Baltic Energy Independence in 2025
The Baltic states' transition to full energy independence by 2025 underscores the commitment to energy security amidst the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
Film
Collective Memory: The Fight for National Identity
Ukrainian cinema, shaped by a turbulent past and facing the challenges of war, persists as a vital force of cultural preservation and global storytelling through resilience, innovation, and the fight for identity.
Popular
Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime
The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.
Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.
Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge
In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.
Trump Doubles Down on Regime Change in CubaÂ
The White House is placing a risky bet on toppling the regime in Cuba as an expensive war in Iran and a restless electorate threaten GOP 2028.
Great Again: Europe’s Place in the Global Order
Europe’s gas shock reveals cost of hesitation as the US, Russia and China reshape power while the EU struggles to act decisively.
