The digital transformation of Kremlin influence in Moldovan politics
Just a few years ago, interference in the electoral processes of states that Moscow considers to be within its geopolitical orbit was primarily associated with television propaganda, financing of loyal political forces, and the activities of openly pro-Russian organizations. However, recent events in the Republic of Moldova indicate a gradual…
Hybrid threat inside the EU: Why the ESN faction poses a danger
The ESN party (Europe of Sovereign Nations) was founded on the initiative of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the summer of 2024, based on the former far-right group “Identity and Democracy” (ID), which had ceased to exist earlier that year due to internal splits and a reconfiguration of far-right…
How Russia uses deepfakes and bots to divide Germany
Trying to influence the political landscape in Germany ahead of the state elections (Landtagswahlen) in September 2026, Russia has launched a new wave of disinformation campaigns on social media. The operation aims to undermine Germans’ trust in almost all major political parties in the Federal Republic of Germany — with…
The IOC has destroyed trust in world sport for Russia’s return
On July 7-8, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), chaired by IOC Executive Board member Kirsty Coventry, officially announced the preliminary lifting of the suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). The official pretext for this move was the conclusion of the IOC Legal Commission, which…
The Kremlin prepares escalation against Poland: Analysis of scenarios and risks
Since the very beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has acted not only as a key military and political partner for Ukraine but also as the primary transit hub through which the country receives Western weaponry. Russia has tried by all possible means to disrupt Europe’s…