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?…

Latvia has transferred another group of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the Latvian Ministry of Defense on September 16. Along with the vehicles, Riga supplied additional equipment to support Ukrainian units. Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds that his country will maintain its support for Ukraine for as long as necessary. “In the hands…