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How Alexander Lukashenko’s tyranny ends
As the Belarusian dictator marks three decades in power, his enabling of Russia’s war in Ukraine and reliance on Kremlin money make him vulnerable, say regime insiders.
What the China-Russia alliance means for the West
NATO is losing patience with one of its own members — and it’s not who you think
Relearning lessons from the past: NATO and economic deterrence
Hungary: The EU’s two-faced defense champion
EU sanctions Chechen dictator’s mom
Export controls on Russia might be working better than you think
Putin and Kim pledge ‘mutual assistance’ against ‘aggression’ in colorful visit
Russia-North Korea treaty is the latest sign of close ties between the two pariah states.
Belarus and Russia to conduct joint nuclear drills
Belarus said the exercises are necessary due to some Western countries’ “plans to use military force against our state.”
Finland opposes calls for EU trade sanctions on Israel
Trade ministers are discussing the EU’s trade deal with Israel.
US Senate to consider bipartisan Georgia sanctions bill as ‘foreign agent’ row rages
The proposals would allocate millions for democracy-building while imposing restrictions on Georgian Dream politicians.
White House not thrilled by Macron’s D-Day invite to Russia
“Perhaps this will remind the Russians that they actually fought real Nazis once, not imaginary ones in Ukraine,” an administration official said.
EU court removes Russian oligarchs Fridman, Aven from sanctions list
The two businessmen were sanctioned over Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US eyes Russian assets in Ukraine funding fight
Bipartisan legislation would let the U.S. seize $5B to $8B in Russian assets.
The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?
From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses.
Biden meets with Navalny’s widow and daughter
The president, in San Francisco, paid tribute to the dead Russian opposition leader.
Russia used at least 20 North Korean ballistic missiles in attacks on Ukraine, Kyiv says
Recent report by Conflict Armament Research confirms Moscow has used weapons made by North Korea.
EU agrees 13th round of Russia sanctions
Latest package should take effect in time for two-year mark of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
EU hits end of the line on Russian energy sanctions
Economic interests and opposition from Hungary mean new restrictions are unlikely to hit the Kremlin’s war chest even as Kyiv urges tougher action.
Geert Wilders stuns with far-right election victory in the Netherlands
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German hard-left icon set to start a new populist party
The new party would further scramble Germany’s fracturing political landscape — and likely peel away support from the far right.
West’s oil price cap fails to empty Russian war chest
Moscow is still raking in huge sums from its energy exports despite G7+ restrictions.
Blinken: US and EU need legal frameworks to seize Russian assets
Moscow has to pay to rebuild Ukraine, the top diplomat says, telling Putin: ‘You broke it, you bought it.’