Putin's decree for military recruitment amid the Ukraine conflict intertwines with the Russian Orthodox Church's ultranationalist narrative, signalling a deeper ideological strategy.
On Serbia's diplomatic stage, a guise of neutrality masks strong Kremlin ties, shown through sanction dodging and aligned foreign policies. Kosovo's push for EU integration tests this facade.
Increasing tensions in the Balkans, marked by ethnic and political strife, challenge regional stability and international diplomacy amid rising Serbian nationalism and Russian strategic interests.
In Moldova's shadowed Transnistria, a simmering crisis unfolds, as pro-Moscow separatists seek Russian "protection," igniting fears of a new flashpoint in Eastern Europe's precarious geopolitical landscape.
The West's strong response to Navalny's death contrasts sharply with its silence on Serbia's crackdown on Russian dissidents, revealing inconsistent commitment to democracy and human rights.
Georgia’s pivotal election is a test of democracy as fear, violence, and Kremlin influence threaten to pull the country away from Europe’s embrace.
Bosnia’s fragile peace is threatened by rising nationalism, genocide denial, and secessionist rhetoric, as Defence Minister Zukan Helez prepares to defend the nation’s sovereignty.
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and Israel's retaliation sparked a violent cycle, leaving over 41,800 dead. World leaders, blinded by political allegiance, have enabled Israel's genocidal policies, invoking the Holocaust to justify ongoing atrocities.