On a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Kiev, she has promised extra help to Ukraine to defend itself against Russian attacks and get through the winter. Money that Ukraine will be able to put to good use as next winter promises to be even tougher than the 2 previous ones, […]
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West Africa has become the world’s terrorism hotspot, creating a rift among European governments on how to respond. While some nations facing increased migration flows advocate for maintaining communication with the region’s military juntas, others are reconsidering their strategy in light of the escalating conflict. In the heart of the Sahel, jihadis launched a bold
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Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region has been a surprising success, leaving Moscow scrambling to respond. With Ukrainian forces occupying an estimated 800 square kilometers of Russian territory, according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the operation has not only caught the Kremlin off guard but also highlighted vulnerabilities in
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According to reports, Ukraine’s intelligence agency, GUR, claims to have dealt a blow to Russian interests in Africa by assisting Tuareg rebels in Mali. According to GUR spokesman Andri Yusov, Ukrainian intelligence provided the rebels with crucial information to successfully ambush a convoy of Russian ‘Africa Corps’ fighters, including members of the Wagner Group. Ambush
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During a debate in Brussels at the Press Club Brussels Europe on “Hybrid Warfare and Kremlin Propaganda in the EU”, Ukrainian Member of Parliament Yuri Kamelchuk discussed with Members of European Parliament Karen Melchior and Viola von Cramon provided their insights on this timely topic. Kamelchuk highlighted how “it is hard to discuss Russia without
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Mali is set to build its first nuclear reactor with Russia’s assistance, reflecting a new era of energy cooperation between the two countries. This collaboration comes as Western influence in the Sahel diminishes, providing Russia an opportunity to strengthen its regional presence. Recent agreements, finalized during a visit by Rosatom’s delegation to Mali, include constructing
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According to a new report, Niger and China have entered a new oil partnership worth $400 million that will allow Niamey to bolster security measures to face the growing Islamic threats. At the same time, Beijing deepens its regional influence amid shifting balances in global energy geopolitics Italian researcher Francesco Sassi specifies that “Senegal’s new
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Armenia threatens to suspend membership of the Russian-led military alliance CSTO, if it continues to meet certain expectations. The decision is indicative of the deteriorating relationship between the two countries. Founded in 1992, the CSTO is led by Russia. Like its Western counterpart, the CSTO regards an attack on one member state as an attack
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Novatek, Russia’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has sent force majeure notifications to some of its clients over future supplies from its Arctic LNG 2 project, four industry sources have told Reuters. Commenting on the issue, Italian academic Francesco Sassi, describes this to be “a consequence of US sanctions against Russia’s LNG industry”
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Writing in Belgian magazine Trends, Professor Marc De Vos comments how things stand during the Ukraine war: “At the cost of many human lives and equipment, Ukraine has already recaptured several hundred square kilometers of territory. But Russia occupies some 160,000 square kilometers, an area twice the size of the Benelux. Lacking a strong air
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