Despite the imposition of the most stringent sanctions on Russia since 2014, aimed at crippling its military-industrial complex, the resilience of Russia’s defence sector remains evident, largely due to ongoing support from Chinese companies. These sanctions, designed to restrict high-tech product supplies, have not succeeded in stifling the production of military equipment and armaments in…
Author: James Wilson
Tamaz Somkhishvili, British Investor
EU Political Report has been privileged to hold an exclusive meeting with the successful British investor and international businessman from Georgia, Tamaz Somkhishvili, and this is part two of our interview that faithfully records a description of his career. PART TWO – The Development of a Career in Energy In 1991 Tamaz Somkhishvili had a…
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Ports
On 7 October Russia once again demonstrated complete disregard for international norms by striking civilian vessels transporting food. This time, Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odessa using ballistic missiles, damaging a Palauan-flagged ship, “OPTIMA,” which was waiting to load agricultural products. As a result of the attack, a 60-year-old Ukrainian was killed, and five…
Ensuring Peace and Security in Europe
On the night of 7 October Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot in occupied Feodosia, the largest oil transfer facility in Crimea. This attack, which caused a massive fire and forced the occupying authorities to declare a state of emergency, underscores that Ukraine is not only successfully holding its ground but also actively targeting critical…
Russian Interference in Sovereign Countries
Russian interference in the affairs of sovereign nations poses a serious threat to the stability of global democracy. One of the latest examples involves Moldova, where Russian forces attempted to disrupt a referendum on joining the European Union. The Kremlin employed bribery, disinformation, and provocations, demonstrating its intent to undermine the sovereignty of neighbouring countries…
Russia Executes 16 Ukrainian POWs
Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash Disturbing footage of the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Army surfaced online on 1 October. In the vicinity of Pokrovsk, 16 Ukrainian POWs were coldly executed, marking one of the largest acts of killing of prisoners of war since the onset of Russia’s…
A Conversation with Tamaz Somkhishvili
EU Political Report has been privileged to hold an exclusive meeting with the successful international businessman from Georgia, Tamaz Somkhishvili, and this interview divided into two parts faithfully records a description of his career. Part One – The Formative Years Tamaz Valeryanovich Somkhishvili was born on 22 June 1957 in Tbilisi into the family…
Long Range Weapons for Ukraine
Photo by DON JACKSON-WYATT on Unsplash Ukraine needs to obtain permission to use long-range weaponry to protect not only its territories but also to ensure sustainable peace in Europe. Support from partners, including long-range systems for striking military targets within Russia, is crucial for dismantling the aggressor’s military infrastructure and significantly weakening its…
Chinese Parts Used in Russian Drone Strike on Sumy
New evidence reveals that China is an accessory to Russian War Crimes in Ukraine and complicit in the murder of innocent civilians. On September 28, Russian drones launched a devastating attack on the peaceful Ukrainian city of Sumy, targeting a hospital and residential infrastructure. Because of this brutal assault, over 10 people have already died,…
China’s Peace Plan an Exercise in Self-Promotion?
Photo by Tulip Sunflower on Unsplash The recent High-Level Week of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, attended by leaders from 193 countries, became one of the most significant diplomatic events in 2024. Key global issues discussed included climate change, rising sea levels, poverty and inequality, global health…