Novaya Gazeta Forced to Close on 9 November
Russia’s Novaya Gazeta has announced its closure after mounting state pressure, further restricting independent journalism amid Russia’s war against Ukraine.
October 31, 2026
Russia Faces African Recruitment Backlash
African governments are raising concerns over deceptive recruitment into Russia’s war against Ukraine as leaders gather for the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
October 29, 2026
Bulgaria Summons Russia’s Envoy After Drone Attack; Attacks Continue in Black Sea
Following the drone attacks off the coast of Bulgaria on October 13, Russia's Ambassador to Bulgaria was summoned as 11 of the sailors from the sunken ship remain missing.
October 28, 2026
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Russian Lab Death Raises Transparency Concerns
An unexplained death at a Russian plague research institute has exposed serious information gaps, leaving WHO unable to fully assess the incident despite Moscow’s assurances.
October 19, 2026
Europe Reopens Russian Assets Debate
Ukraine’s worsening funding gap is reviving Europe’s unresolved debate over whether frozen Russian central bank assets should be used to finance Kyiv - despite major legal and financial risks.
October 16, 2026
NATO’s Russia Warning: Can Europe Rely on Washington?
NATO’s top commander has reaffirmed readiness to defend allies against Russia, while Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow raises concerns over transatlantic unity.
October 13, 2026
Russians between Resignation and Hope towards Europe
An ECFR study suggests resignation rather than enthusiasm shapes participants’ attitudes towards Russia’s war against Ukraine, while hostility towards Europe coexists with hopes for renewed ties.
October 6, 2026
Will the EU renew sanctions as Russian athletes get unbanned from Olympics?
With the IOC lifting its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing, Europe is yet to agree on a renewed sanctions package on Russia.
October 3, 2026
EU Faces “Russia Sanctions”Fatigue
EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is urging member states to maintain economic pressure on Russia as disputes between capitals increasingly complicate the bloc’s sanctions policy.
September 29, 2026
How should we Handle Russia‘s Provocations, Mr Stubb?
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Europe must prepare for continued Russian hybrid attacks while avoiding the fear and overreaction that he argues Moscow is seeking to provoke.
September 22, 2026
How Russia is using “Disposable Agents” against Europe
Russia is using ‘Disposable Agents’ to weaken and threaten Europe.
September 19, 2026
Russia’s G20 Return Divides Allies
Russia’s return to G20 finance talks has exposed a divide between Washington’s renewed engagement with Moscow and Europe’s push to keep Russia isolated over its war against Ukraine.
September 1, 2026