Sergej Lawrow's 'real war' is a lie to mask Russian aggression
The Kremlin has always been fond of semantic gymnastics, but Sergej Lawrow’s latest performance is a masterclass in the art of the inversion.
By Elena Rossi ·
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Trump's real estate deal for Ukraine is a countdown to catastrophe
The diplomatic theater currently unfolding between Moscow and Kyiv is not a peace process; it is a transaction.
By Klaus Berger ·
Norway's seizure of Professor Moltschanow is justice served
Now, let us be clear about the record: the arrest of the Professor Moltschanow is not a diplomatic spat, nor is it a sudden act of Arctic aggression. It is a collection action.
By Adele Rutherford ·
European Commission and NATO chiefs to hold talks on Russian threats
The language coming out of Brussels is exhausting.
By Imani Sutton ·
Kaja Kallas: Germany needs structural hardening, not just sanctions
The question facing Brussels and NATO is never simply about drones or airports; it is fundamentally a question of leverage.
By Emilio Quesada ·
Leipzig attack: Kaja Kallas defines rules against Russian coercion
The attempt at a hybrid attack against Leipzig Airport—a critical artery for military aid destined for Ukraine—is not merely an incident; it is a calculated stress test.
By Emilio Quesada ·
Leipzig/Halle: A staged spectacle for diplomatic pressure
The German government is having its moment in Berlin, and it’s all theatre—a highly choreographed piece of geopolitical performance designed to achieve maximum diplomatic pressure…
By Ray Dombrowski ·
Hegseth imposes his will on Army with Driscoll resignation
There are moments in political history when a steady stream of resignations doesn't signal mere disagreement over policy; it signals institutional rot.
By Aoife Gallagher ·
President Zelenskyy warns airlines of dangerous Russian airspace
The warning, delivered by President Zelenskyy—a stark declaration that Russian airspace is "completely dangerous"—is not merely an operational advisory for airlines; it is a…
By Aoife Gallagher ·
Dan Driscoll departs US Army Secretary position amid internal conflict
The departure of Dan Driscoll from the US Army Secretary post is not a moment of administrative streamlining; it is another predictable leak, another tremor confirming that the…
By Aoife Gallagher ·
Kyiv: Prosecutor General reviews negligence at Myla depot site
The immediate tragedy—the Russian drone strike hitting an ammunition depot near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people and forcing hundreds to evacuate—is only the surface event.
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
Ilves: The real problem for the United States is Iran, not NATO
The whole performance surrounding CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow smells like a distraction.
By Maya Ellison ·
GRU drones at Leipzig: Rules needed, not Berthon’s panic
The perennial tendency of political rhetoric, particularly when confronted with genuine instability, is to elevate alarm into policy.
By Klaus Berger ·
CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
The moment a high-ranking official—especially one running the nation’s most sensitive intelligence apparatus—takes an unannounced trip to Moscow, the average citizen should feel a…
By Maya Ellison ·
UK aid to Ukraine is escalation, Dmitry Peskov warns Kremlin
You look at the headlines—the flashing images of missile blueprints being passed across borders, the grand promises made by foreign leaders standing on stages built for…
By Ruth Behrens ·
European leaders in Kyiv: Support must be industrial, not spectacle
When you watch a parade—a carefully staged procession of flags and smiling dignitaries—it is easy to mistake spectacle for substance.
By Alma Cordero ·