Photo by Ivan Rohovchenko on Unsplash As the European Union maintains a unified stance on countering Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Hungary continues to chart a divergent course that increasingly aligns with Moscow’s interests. While Hungarian authorities insist on preserving pragmatic economic ties with Russia, the reality is more complex – and potentially more…
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash As discussions on the future of the war in Ukraine intensify in Western capitals, one dangerous idea continues to resurface: the notion that peace might be achieved by conceding Crimea to Russia. This argument ignores international law and basic justice and risks undermining the security architecture Europe claims to…
Photo by Warren on Unsplash As the war in Ukraine grinds on into its third year, the battlefield is no longer defined by two nations alone. What was once seen as Russia’s unilateral aggression has now evolved into a coordinated campaign, supported by a network of authoritarian regimes. This is no longer just Ukraine’s war…
Photo by Žilvinas Ka on Unsplash Ukraine is entering a decisive phase of defence against Russia’s war of invasion – not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of international diplomacy. While pressure mounts from Western partners to negotiate a ceasefire, Russia continues its military operations with open disregard for peace initiatives. The…
With the launch of ESA’s Biomass satellite scheduled for 29 April, preparations at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, have reached a key milestone. The satellite has now been sealed inside the protective fairing of the Vega-C rocket – now hidden from view, the satellite is almost ready for its journey into space. Once in…
Photo by CrowN on Unsplash As Europe navigates an increasingly unstable security environment, Ukraine is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer just a frontline state, Ukraine is becoming one of the fastest-growing defence manufacturing powers in Europe. Over three years of full-scale war, Ukraine has rapidly expanded its defence production capacity, developing into a strategic…
Photo by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine On April 13, while families across Ukraine were marking Palm Sunday, Russia once again showed the world what its idea of peace looks like. Ballistic missiles and guided aerial bombs hit central Sumy in broad daylight, killing and injuring civilians who were simply going about their day…
Photo by Tam Minton on Unsplash Outrage. Disbelief. Mockery. Pity. These are some of the emotions stirred by the announcement by Donald Trump with the imposition of tariffs on every country in the world except Russia and North Korea. It is not immediately clear why he has decided to exempt the two most hated dictatorships…
Photo by Ahmet Yüksek on Unsplash To successfully counter Russia’s imperial ambitions, Europe will need the same security guarantees that the United States currently provides. Friedrich Merz, the newly elected Chancellor of Germany, has stated that his top priority will be to rapidly strengthen Europe to achieve real independence from the United States. French President…
Photo by Olga Zakharchenko on Unsplash Russia is aiming to resolve their “Ukrainian issue” by 2026 to reallocate resources for expanding its aggression against the European Union (EU) and NATO member states. Numerous political and military analysts, as well as various European intelligence agencies, share this assessment. Should the war against Ukraine continue for another…
