Donald Trump has declared he is ready to move to a new stage of sanctions against Russia, raising questions about what impact such measures could have and how they might reshape the transatlantic approach to Moscow. Sanctions So Far Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February…

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk confirmed on Wednesday that a “huge number” of Russian drones entered Poland’s airspace during overnight strikes on Ukraine. Those posing a direct threat were shot down. Military Response According to the Polish Armed Forces, the airspace was “repeatedly violated by drones” during Russia’s attack on…

Kremlin neglect and EU aid shift dynamics in Transnistria Russia has long used propaganda, hard power, and cheap gas to maintain Transnistria’s separation from Moldova. But Moscow’s missteps and its focus on the war in Ukraine may be eroding that grip. Shifting Sentiments Support for reintegration with Moldova is quietly…

Absentee leadership in Strasbourg raises questions about priorities After a long summer recess, debates on Ukraine and Gaza resumed in the European Parliament on Tuesday (9 September) — but took place in a chamber that was almost empty, with most political group leaders and senior figures absent. War in Ukraine,…

‘Hard-working’ business secretary opens tenure with delicate trade missions to Washington and Beijing When Peter Kyle boards a 7,000-mile flight from Washington to Beijing this week, Britain’s new business secretary could reflect on how far he has already come. Struggling at school due to dyslexia, Kyle left with “no usable…