Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.
By Manuel Berkel
A summit on energy security brings together heads of state and government with players from the energy industry to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Experts expect it to yield rapid security policy benefits.
By Lukas Bayer
The Trump administration has submitted a seven-point proposal aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. The response to the proposal, which is largely to the detriment of Ukraine, has been negative. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio therefore canceled a trip to London.
By Stephan Israel
Syria's new transitional government is struggling with the financial legacy of the Assad regime and an energy crisis. Experts warn of a paradox: The sanctions imposed by the West could tie the former oil country back to Russia in the long term.
By Michael Liebert
Serbia is said to have granted citizenship to Russians close to Putin, allowing them visa-free entry into the EU. According to the exiled Russian media outlet Vazhnye Istorii, 204 Russians have been granted Serbian passports since 2022 without having to surrender their Russian passports. The medium names these individuals and their functions.
By Frank Stier
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
