France’s 2027 Election could test NATO’s unity
NATO is increasingly concerned about the possibility of France withdrawing from the Alliance following the 2027 presidential election. Almost half of French voters support political forces advocating either a reduced role for France within NATO or withdrawal from the Alliance altogether. Among them is Marine Le Pen, who has called…
3,000 Russian agents may be operating in Germany
Pistols, ammunition and a concealed weapons cache discovered in a wooded area near Berlin were allegedly established on the instructions of Russian intelligence services. Experts estimate that at least 3,000 Russian agents, informants and influence operatives may be active in Germany, including individuals operating through sports and cultural organisations and…
Slovenian president denies Russian spy links as parliament demands intelligence probe
The political scandal erupted after Slovenian president was involved in a car crash with a longtime friend who allegedly has ties to Moscow. Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has denied links to Russian intelligence after parliament’s Security Committee called for an urgent briefing from the country’s intelligence agency over alleged…
Russia pulls ambassador Andrei Kelin out of Britain
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, according to the Russian embassy in London. Tensions have since ratcheted up,…
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine
UK prime minister Andy Burnham arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European leaders to mark the country’s independence day. The UK prime minister will use the trip to announce that the UK government will allow the European defence company MBDA to declassify information about…