World

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.

Following non-democratic elections in 2018, Nicolás Maduro retained power in Venezuela, triggering mass protests that left dozens dead. As Washington refused to recognize the results and Caracas severed diplomatic ties, Moscow began supplying Maduro’s regime with advanced military technology that would help it consolidate control.

Each new round of EU sanctions on Russia revives the same debate—should Russian citizens still get tourist visas? Over the past four years alone, 131 Russians or post-Soviet nationals linked to Moscow have been detained in Europe for espionage, sabotage, and other hybrid operations.