In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, far from global news headlines, a quiet but equally dangerous battle for Moldova’s future is unfolding. The former Soviet republic, increasingly committed to European integration, has once again become the target of a hybrid offensive from the Kremlin. The “front lines” of…

Hungary: A Democratic Façade Masking an Authoritarian System Hungary is a state in the heart of Europe that increasingly resembles an authoritarian construct—defined by its rigid hierarchy, echoes of its Soviet past, and murky financial networks. At the top stands Viktor Orban. It is time to take a closer look…

In the this part of the investigation by independent journalists from the SHADOWLINE project, we reveal the connections between Viktor Orban and individuals close to him with politicians and businessmen from the Russian Federation, as well as Hungary’s dependence on energy projects with Russia. It seems rather strange that a…