From now on, the Russian Navy will protect the oil and gas tanker fleet in the Baltic and Black Seas. This is Moscow’s response to attacks by Ukrainian forces and European seizures. Meanwhile, revenue from the oil trade is becoming increasingly important to the Kremlin.
By Viktor Funk
EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Stephan Israel
EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Stephan Israel
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has also changed Moscow’s ties to its post-Soviet neighbors. In the second part of our overview series, we show how the current power structure in Central Asia is shaping up.
By Maria Mitrov
Russia's attack on Ukraine has also changed Moscow's ties with its post-Soviet neighbors. In the first part of our overview series, we show how the balance of power in the South Caucasus has shifted.
By Maria Mitrov
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan military because, according to the Trump administration, it is fueling the war in eastern Congo. This has consequences for the United Nations (UN) and the European Union.
By Constantin Leclerc
Orbán is proposing an independent review of the Druzhba pipeline, through which Hungary imports Russian oil. The proposal is seen in Brussels as a possible way forward regarding Hungarian positions on EU sanctions and aid to Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union has extended its arms embargo against Zimbabwe for another year. At the same time, it chose not to renew the legal framework underpinning additional restrictive measures, including travel bans and asset freezes.
By Arne Schütte
EU states disagree on whether they should go ahead with the ban on Russian oil exports without the G-7 states. The plan to adopt the 20th sanctions package by the 4th anniversary of the start of the war is in jeopardy.
By Stephan Israel
