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Calls to lift oil-related sanctions imposed on Russia to limit its war budget are now also being heard in the EU. Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán has already urged the EU “to review and lift all sanctions on Russian energy”. And he may not be the only EU leader thinking along similar lines.
The Iran war may be disastrous for the Middle East, but it is good news for the Kremlin: higher energy prices and global distraction strengthen Russia while attention shifts from Ukraine. euobserver.com/206203/the-i... My latest for @euobserver.com
According to Hungary’s minister János Lázár, last week’s armed robbery of Ukrainian bank couriers by Hungarian authorities was retaliation for Ukraine’s refusal to repair the Druzhba pipeline used to carry Russian oil to Hungary. He added Budapest awaits the next couriers.
American Techno-Oligarchy, the Far Right, and the Battle over Europe’s Future shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/american-t...
A rare case of seeing and hearing Putin having trouble speaking in a video that was not meant to be made public.
Moscow has sent a team to interfere in Hungary's April 2026 elections, VSquare has learned from multiple European national security sources. The US has also shared intelligence with allies on the task force overseen by Sergei Kiriyenko. vsquare.org/putins-gru-l...
The worst-case scenario is a peace deal lifting sanctions, allowing Russia to prepare for a limited Baltic conflict in 1-2 years and a large-scale NATO war in 6-10 years, potentially building an army 30–50% larger and more modern than pre-war, the report warns. 3/3
While Russia reforms its military and creates new units - mostly sent to Ukraine - the report notes that if the war lasts 6-10 years, Russia may fully staff these units but still struggle to rebuild strategic reserves for a large-scale NATO conflict. 2/3
Lithuania’s intelligence says its security depends on Russia’s war in Ukraine: as long as Moscow focuses resources there, its ability to directly threaten Lithuania and NATO stays limited, per the annual national security threat report: www.vsd.lt/en/reports/n... 1/3
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
China, Niger, Russia, and the United States have opposed the UN International Atomic Energy Agency’s resolution denouncing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a threat to nuclear safety. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
La tecnocrazia americana, l’estrema destra e la battaglia per il futuro dell’Europa www.valigiablu.it/tecnocrazia-...
Trump quiere romper las relaciones comerciales con España porque el país se negó a seguir la locura de Estados Unidos.
Hoy decimos: Somos europeos, por lo tanto, SOMOS ESPAÑOLES.
Espero que la Comisión Europea haga lo mismo.
American Techno-Oligarchy, the Far Right, and the Battle over Europe's Future: shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/american-t...
American Techno-Oligarchy, the Far Right, and the Battle over Europe’s Future buff.ly/iSXkRDY US tech oligarchs like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk align with Europe’s far right to weaken EU regulations, fragment unity, and advance anti-democratic agendas - echoing Putin’s goals.
Europas fremtid Ytre høyre og det amerikanske tek-oligarkiet buff.ly/n0F7tN5 Epstein-dokumentene gir et innblikk i hvorfor amerikanske tek-oligarker er interessert i å øke ytre høyres innflytelse i Europa.
The UN Security Council deserves every millisecond of this humiliation.
Foreign actors exploit existing divisions to polarise societies, especially during elections. Attribution is often deliberately obscured to create doubt. Danish authorities are strengthening resilience against such hybrid threats. pet.dk/pet/nyhedsli... 5/5
Denmark is highly likely a priority target for Russian influence. Tactics include disinformation, small-scale cyber attacks such as denial-of-service, and threats of more serious cyber operations. Support for Ukraine has further increased Moscow’s focus. 4/5
US statements about taking ownership of Greenland have fuelled mis/disinformation about the Kingdom of Denmark. This creates uncertainty before the election and opens new lines of conflict that Russia and China could exploit for influence operations. 3/5
The election takes place amid rising superpower rivalry. Russia wages political war against the West. The US seeks a new political direction in Europe. China applies economic and growing military pressure internationally. 2/5
Danish intel agencies believe Denmark faces a serious threat of foreign influence ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. Russia is the primary actor, though others may engage. Activities may aim to create division, shape public debate, or target specific candidates, parties, and agendas. 1/5
Russian Land Deals Near Military Sites Put Finland on Defensive www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
UPDATE: António Tânger Corrêa's name disappeared from the official announcement.
MAGA is launching a transnational far-right project “Alliance of Sovereign Nations”. Hosted by US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, the launch will feature US Speaker Mike Johnson, Markus Frohnmaier (AfD 🇩🇪 ), & António Tânger Corrêa (Chega 🇵🇹 ). Read more on Frohnmaier here:
A new Moscow monument to a Soviet spy series reveals how Putin’s Russia mythologises victimhood and empire to justify war against Ukraine. shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/what-a-new...
I’m looking forward to the series.
Former British Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but there are other Lords who are worth investifating too. shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/richard-ba...
A new Moscow monument to a Soviet spy series reveals how Putin’s Russia mythologises victimhood and empire to justify war against Ukraine. buff.ly/VYz0Qip
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia www.ft.com/content/d034...
