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Ukraine gets EU cash boost — yet far more help needed to sustain war effort
The European Union has approved a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, providing essential funds that help avoid drastic cuts to public services. However, Ukraine may...
From one energy crisis to another: Europe’s dependence problem
The latest energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran and the ensuing closure of the strait of Hormuz is shining a light on...
How the EU Plans to Deliver a €90 Billion Lifeline to Ukraine
A 90 billion euro ($105 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine, previously blocked by Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, may be revived following...
EU Unveils 20th Sanctions Package on Russia: What’s Inside
EU envoys are preparing to approve a 20th sanctions package against Russia because of its war in Ukraine, with Slovakia and Hungary likely to...
War Forces Ukraine to Rely Heavily on Nuclear Power as Energy Infrastructure Crumbles
Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine’s energy system has undergone a dramatic transformation. Repeated Russian airstrikes have severely damaged thermal...
Kyiv Mass Shooting Sparks Fierce Debate Over Gun Rights in Wartime Ukraine
A deadly mass shooting in Kyiv has reignited debate over civilian gun ownership in Ukraine, where years of war following the Russian invasion of...
Russia Says It Detains German Woman Over Alleged Bomb Plot Linked to Ukraine
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the detention of a 57-year-old German woman accused of carrying a bomb in her backpack, which authorities...
U.S. Energy Dominance and the Remaking of the Global Order
The sequence of events stretching from Venezuela to the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the simultaneous degradation of...
War Anxiety Fuels Russia’s Return to Mysticism as Witchcraft Demand Surges
In a Russia shaped by prolonged conflict and economic strain, a surprising trend is gaining momentum: a growing turn toward mysticism, witchcraft, and supernatural...
Why Armenia’s Best Bet Is Neutrality, Not Another Exclusive Alliance
Armenia’s best strategic option is not renewed dependence on Russia or a full alignment with the West, but a doctrine of credible neutrality backed...