The two Russian largest oil companies are subject to an asset freeze, director disqualification, transport restrictions, and a ban on British trust services. Britain targeted Russia’s two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, and 44 shadow fleet tankers on Wednesday (15 October) in what it described as a new bid...
Von der Leyen encourages investment in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina
The President of the EU Commission praises Podgorica's progress on accession negotiations, saying, "Incredible potential," but now it is up to businesses to put up the money. She also stops in Srebrenica, then appeals to the Sarajevo authorities for unity. Double public appearance in Tirana 13 October for Ursula von...
Germany will support Bulgaria and Romania in the fight against drones
German Foreign Minister Vadefuhl called South-East Europe the "strategic center of the continent". Germany will also assist Bulgaria and Romania in combating Russian misinformation and hybrid attacks. Germany will support Bulgaria and Romania in the fight against Russian drones, disinformation and hybrid attacks. Announced on Monday, 13 October, before the...
Latvia gives ultimatum to 841 ethnic Russians
Moscow has consistently denounced Latvia’s “non-citizen” status and the upcoming deportations are likely to escalate tensions further. Latvian authorities have given 841 Russian citizens living in Latvia an ultimatum to leave the country by Monday, 13 October. The reason for this is that they no longer meet the legal conditions...
Europe’s new border control system faces early turbulence
Schengen’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System has gone live, promising tighter security but triggering queues at some border crossings. The European Union’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) officially entered into force on 12 October, marking the bloc’s biggest shift in external border management in decades. The new automated platform replaces passport stamps with...
US Treasury announced on friday that it has removed four of Dodik’s allies from the sanctions list
The parliament of Bosnia’s Serb Republic appointed Ana Trišić-Babić as an interim president on Saturday, acknowledging officially for the first time that former President Milorad Dodik is stepping aside after a state court banned him from politics. Trišić-Babić, Dodik’s close ally, will hold the position for one month until new...
Serbia nears tipping point: 44% back the Student List, only 32% support Vučić
The CRTA survey highlights a deeply polarized society, with public opinion sharply divided on leadership, protests, and Serbia’s future direction. A new survey in Serbia suggests a dramatic shift in the political landscape, with the newly formed Student List outpacing the political bloc led by President Aleksandar Vučić. Conducted by...
EU still fuels Russia’s war economy despite aid to Ukraine
Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union finds itself in a contradictory position — supporting Kyiv with record levels of financial and military assistance while continuing to pay billions of euros to Moscow for energy supplies. According to data reviewed by Reuters on October 10, 2025,...
Kaja Kallas in Kyiv
EU pledges new winter aid and justice for Russian war crimes. The EU’s foreign policy chief announced fresh support packages and warned that Russia seeks to test Europe’s unity through fear and disinformation. Standing in Kyiv on Monday (13 October), EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia is deliberately...
The next Czech prime minister?
After a week of intense negotiations and backroom deals, the leader of the victorious ANO party, Andrej Babis, unveiled over the weekend more details about what his future Czech government could look like. After a week of intense negotiations and backroom deals, the leader of the victorious ANO party, Andrej...