Moscow Transforms Oil Tankers into Platforms for Espionage and Infrastructure Attacks
As “Maririme News” reported, Russia’s global “shadow fleet” entered a consolidation phase last month after months of expansion. The operational fleet carrying Russian oil grew by 16 vessels in a month and moved 337 million barrels of oil and petroleum products in October, with China and India remaining key demand…
Inside Alabuga: How Russia recruits women from the Global South for weapons production
In early 2026, the American think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) published a report that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Russian military economy. It concerns the large-scale and systematic recruitment of young women from Africa, South and Central America to work in the Alabuga special…
Davos 2026: when the global elite fails to reach an agreement
The World Economic Forum in Davos is traditionally seen as a neutral platform for discussing global issues and finding compromises between states, businesses and international institutions. However, in 2026, this format increasingly revealed its limitations. The forum, held under the motto ‘The Spirit of Dialogue,’ reflected the growing geopolitical tensions…
Cyprus mysteries: the death of a diplomat and the disappearance of a businessman
In early January 2026, Cyprus found itself at the centre of two high-profile incidents involving diplomacy, intelligence, business and possible political consequences for relations with Russia. On 8 January, Anton Panov (sometimes referred to as Alexei in foreign sources), an employee of the Russian diplomatic mission, was found dead in…
Orbán’s radical voice: Zsolt Bayer as a symbol of the authoritarian degradation of journalism
Zsolt Bayer is a Hungarian journalist, publicist and propagandist known for his pro-Russian, right-wing extremist, racist and ultra-nationalist views. He always interprets the domestic and foreign policy of Viktor Orbán’s government in a manner loyal to the authorities, which makes him an important tool of modern Orbán propaganda in influencing…