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Despite bans across Europe, the US, and Canada, Russia’s state-funded network RT is far from gone. The Kremlin’s favorite media weapon has morphed into a hybrid propaganda machine—streaming through smaller platforms, partner outlets, and social media ecosystems that still reach millions. Data reviewed by UNITED24 Media shows how RT adapted its playbook after 2022, turning sanctions into an opportunity to rebrand and retarget new audiences.

The potential visit of Putin to Budapest—which ultimately did not take place—showed Hungary’s stance on international law and its broader attitude toward a united Europe. Orbán’s government is compelled to “sell” this Euroscepticism to its electorate as a fight for “sovereignty,” even though, in reality, the country is forfeiting tens of billions of euros in potential investments from EU funds, while the benefits of cooperation with Russia are significantly smaller.

Russia’s efforts to sway Czech politics have gone further than public messaging. As voters reject them at the ballot box, an NGO quietly works to keep the Kremlin’s agenda alive.

Open-source intelligence analysts have uncovered the hidden past of a Russian propagandist, linking him to a major Kremlin-backed disinformation network and a former role at a US defense contractor. This combination, they say, raises urgent national security concerns.

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands rejected Russia’s final appeal in the $65 billion Yukos case, opening the way for the forced collection of this sum from the Russian Federation’s assets around the world. Joint ventures with Russian state companies now face serious risks, as all assets linked to the Russian state—including stakes in joint enterprises, real estate, and even transport—are exposed to potential seizure. The company representing the former shareholders has already announced plans to begin enforcement proceedings.

The Bayeux War Correspondents’ Award highlights the crucial role of photojournalism in a world dominated by social media, featuring powerful exhibitions and tributes to journalists like Antoni Lallican, killed by a Russian FPV drone on the Ukrainian frontline.