Russia preparing hybrid attacks on NATO’s eastern flank
Latvian intelligence services have reported indications that Russia may be preparing hybrid provocations against the Baltic states or Poland. These actions could include the use of drones, missiles, or other hybrid measures aimed at pressuring NATO countries to reduce or halt their support for Ukraine. According to the assessment, Russia…
Global financial crime FATF watchdog adds Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina to ‘grey list’
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has included Bosnia and Herzegovina in its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the “grey list.” According to the FATF, jurisdictions placed under increased monitoring have strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. These…
UK-EU summit postponed following Starmer’s resignation
The summit between the UK and the EU, scheduled for July 22, was postponed after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. President of the European Council Costa confirmed the postponement of the meeting. Starmer was due to hold talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European…
Anti-racism and anti-far-right demonstration held in Paris
A demonstration attended by thousands took place in Paris against xenophobia, organised by leading trade unions (CGT, Solidaires) and human rights organisations. The protest was sparked by a surge in racist attacks in the French media – particularly within billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s media empire – against left-wing mayors of immigrant…
German and French MPs demand tougher action against Russia’s shadow fleet
Members of the German and French parliaments have launched a joint initiative calling for more concrete measures against vessels belonging to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.The draft document is due to be adopted on 22 June at a meeting of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly. “Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ poses a threat not only…