Constant destruction from the war has brought massive challenges for people in the region, and Moscow has repeatedly botched its response, failing to deliver a decent life for those it now claims as citizens. Water supplies have suffered since the 2022 full-scale invasion, and nine out of 10 reservoirs in…

In the coming weeks, both Moldova and the Czech Republic will hold elections. In Moldova, authorities estimate the Kremlin will spend €100m — €31 per registered voter — to influence the outcome. In the Czech Republic, Kremlin-linked outlets are pumping out more content each day than the country’s major news…

Ukraine must be properly financed by Europe or unthinkable consequences will follow. Decision-time is fast approaching. A crisis is drawing ever closer. It will break in Ukraine, but it won’t begin on the frontlines, where the country’s battle-weary brigades continue to impose a cost on the Russian invader. The coming…

France has proposed limiting the share of British-produced military components in the EU’s €150bn defence fund, a move that could complicate negotiations over the UK’s entry into the scheme. According to diplomatic sources, French officials suggested a 50% ceiling on the value of UK components in projects financed through the…

The political storm in France continues with new players but the same problems: paralysis in parliament, financial strain, and mounting social unrest. In the midst of this turbulence, President Emmanuel Macron once again turned to a trusted ally, Sébastien Lecornu. But what do we know about France’s new Prime minister?…