Hungary bans leading Ukrainian media as bilateral conflict escalates
Hungarian internet providers have blocked access to several leading Ukrainian news portals. The move came after Ukraine, in mid-September, banned several foreign outlets, including Hungary’s “Origo” and “Demokrata”, arguing that they regularly disseminate Russian propaganda. By Tuesday morning, Hungarian users reported restrictions on several Ukrainian sites, though the lists varied…
Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect NATO’s east
The country’s ambition was announced as EU leaders gather for an informal “drone wall” summit in Denmark. Romania hopes to quickly set up production on its territory of defensive drones with Ukraine for domestic use as well as by European Union and NATO allies, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said in…
Serbia’s arrests signal Vučić’s balancing act amid Russian influence concerns
The arrests may relate to economic pressures, such as U.S. sanctions on Serbia’s NIS oil company due to its Russian majority stake In late September 2025, Serbian police executed two significant arrest operations targeting activities linked to Russian interests, raising questions about President Aleksandar Vučić’s motives. EUalive’s partner Beta agency…
Russia’s Intelligence Steps Out of the Shadows
SVR embraces disinformation as official policy The Kremlin’s disinformation machinery is nothing new in Europe’s political landscape. For years, Russia has relied on state outlets and covert networks to spread fabricated narratives, deny responsibility, and discredit democratic processes. What is new, however, is the role of Russia’s foreign intelligence service,…
Russian arms fueling Italian mafia: a growing security threat
The stockpiling of Kalashnikovs without serial numbers as strategic reserves poses a security challenge for the EU and NATO. Russian state-owned arms factories are increasingly supplying unmarked modern weapons to Italy’s mafia groups, including the Calabrian ’Ndrangheta, the Neapolitan Camorra, and the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, according to investigative reporting. These…





