Russian’s interest in this autumn’s Czech and Moldova elections

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: The Coming Storm

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 proposes ceiling on UK Defence components in €150bn EU fund

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...

Who is France’s new PM?

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?...

European defense cooperation: Patria 6×6 and Latvia’s drone contribution to Ukraine

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...

Russia’s Zapad-2025

Regardless of its size, Russia is once again focusing on its NATO neighbors. In September, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council claimed that Finland was preparing for war, an accusation previously made against the Baltic States, even as Moscow rebuilds a significant military presence along NATO’s eastern flank. This...

Moldova’s President accuses Russia of meddling in elections by targeting diaspora with disinformation

Maia Sandu has accused Moscow of using Russian Orthodox priests to spread propaganda and of deploying the “Matryoshka” bot network to generate fake content disguised as legitimate foreign media. Sandu said that Russia has expanded its interference in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for 28 September, to target voters...