July 28, 2025 – European Neighbourhood Monitor

Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with the European Union

US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, highlighting significant economic and defense commitments that promise to reshape transatlantic relations. According to Trump, the deal includes the EU agreeing to purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S., $150 billion specifically in U.S. energy […]

“Russia’s Influence in Post-Soviet States Declines Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics”

Eastern Europe / ENM

Russia is facing a notable decline in its influence over several post-Soviet states, as countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia pursue greater independence, forge new alliances, and reduce Moscow’s military and economic presence, experts say. Jeffrey Mankoff, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, highlighted these developments in a recent

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