As Chairman of the EU Military Committee, Robert Brieger advises Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas. The aim is for Europe to be able to defend itself by the end of the decade, says the general from Austria in an interview with Stephan Israel. The Commission has presented the necessary instruments for this with the ReArm Europe rearmament program.
By Stephan Israel
Two Chinese citizens who fought on Russia's side in Ukraine report in Kyiv about questionable recruitment, financial enticements and mistreatment by Russian military officers. Ukraine has contacted Beijing diplomatically.
By Amelie Richter
The authors describe "Pravda" as a network of over 190 websites that spread Russian propaganda in various languages, with a focus on Moldova and the Baltic states.
By Frank Stier
After a six-week delay, the EU Commission wants to present the roadmap for phasing out Russian fossil fuels. It is also preparing for independence from nuclear fuel supplies from Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
The Ukrainian intelligence service claims to have identified 155 Chinese citizens in the service of the Russian army. In response, Beijing has criticized the Ukrainian president.
By Marcel Grzanna
Ukraine claims to have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting on the Russian side in eastern Ukraine. President Zelenskiy expects a reaction from Beijing – and Washington.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The USA had initiated the shuttle diplomacy with a view to a ceasefire and now had a duty, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas at a meeting in the Weimar+ format in Madrid. Washington must exert pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission presented a new crisis preparedness strategy on Wednesday. It proposes 30 measures to ensure that member states are better prepared for complex threats ranging from cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns to natural disasters.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union has rejected calls for an end to its sanctions policy against Russia. Work is continuing on a 17th sanctions package.
By Redaktion Table
Moscow is pressing Washington for promises to ease sanctions: The first to benefit from improved export conditions via the Black Sea will be agriculture – and an important bank.
By Viktor Funk
