In November 2023, the Supreme Court of Russia ruled that the international LGBTQI+ movement will be officially designated as an extremist organisation. Namely, from now on, such movement officially took part in the “blacklist” of terrorist groups which will make it legitimate to subject LGBTQI+ members to arbitrary prosecutions, as well as any activist in support of their basic human …

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has imposed many rounds of ever-tighter sanctions against Russia and its currently debating about its 12th round. Some people claim these sanctions have not worked. Yet, the European Union was ready to dismantle any allegation. According to the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, within a year, the European sanctions …

On Wednesday 6 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, neglecting the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC accused Putin of illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Russia, which is clearly a case of war crime, and consequently has obliged the Russian President to limit …

The repercussions of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian paramilitary force Wagner Group, dispute with Russia is of international concern. The concern mainly surrounds various African countries the group has influence in, as well as Baltic states who fear the group will assert itself in one of Russia’s neighboring countries. The group first made headlines in 2014, with its …

Leader Kim Jong-Un’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin on 12 September has raised many questions about whether the two countries plan to extend their cooperation to other issues, such as advanced technology for satellites, nuclear-powered submarines and ballistic missiles. It is well known that North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis among its citizens, while Russia is seeking …

Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, many different countries have unveiled a diverse set of sanctions towards Russia. These sanctions have been considered unprecedented in terms of scope, coordination and speed. They have been used to target oligarchs, the country’s banking system, energy and manufacturing sectors and the country’s access to global trade. However, many experts assure that Russia’s …

Following President Vladimir Putin’s announcement regarding a partial mobilization order on September 21, Russians have been attempting to flee to neighbouring states to avoid being drafted into the military. With the Schengen Border Code implemented, taking asylum is the next best course of action for Russian nationals fleeing persecution. However, many States have been quick to shut borders to prevent …

For NATO, Russia is the number one threat. But China is also coming into the military alliance’s sights For the first time, the defense alliance is taking a closer look at China. It was said at the summit in Madrid on June 28th, that the People’s Republic is a strategic challenge. NATO is particularly concerned about the growing cooperation between …

Following the suspension of Russian gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has accused Moscow of blackmail. But she said the EU was prepared for this scenario and would “provide a collective response”. They are in close contact with all EU states and have been working to secure supplies from other countries, she said before …

Thousands of migrants from the Middle East are stopped at the border between Belarus, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, due to the granting of tourist visas by the Belarusian government. Among them are people from Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan who try to enter Europe in the absence of safe channels but are prevented from seeking protection from EU countries. Thousands …