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Why is the Kremlin so hung up on smearing Zelenskyy?
According to the Kremlin: A drug addict, a dictator and a puppet, oligarch, collector of Nazi memorabilia and a Nazi himself, an agent...
Feb 27


The Plague of Sexual Violence Against Ukraine’s Prisoners of War
Ukrainian prisoners of war are suffering sexual violence and rape, compounded by a suffocating silence that isolates them from the world....
Feb 19


Inflation, stagflation, and spin – the Kremlin’s economic war propaganda
Russia’s economy is under pressure, but the Kremlin does not want you to know it. Instead, Moscow has launched an all-out campaign of...
Feb 18


Poland and the Battle to Beat Russian Despotism
As Ukraine’s biggest democratic neighbour, Poland has done everything in its power to help Kyiv. There’s every reason to continue that...
Feb 14


Moscow Embraces Soviet Visuals to Justify War
Soviet imagery and narratives have been a central part of Vladimir Putin’s justification for his assault on Ukraine, and his propaganda...
Feb 6


Don’t Know: Even Now
As crises loom, questions still outnumber answers. By Edward Lucas. Lithuania’s Snow Meeting is less famous than Davos. But the night-owl...
Feb 4


Revival of the Stalinist sport parades in Putin’s Russia
Putin’s fight with ‘neoliberal’ international sports On 17 October 2024, a few months after the Paris Olympic Games, Putin took part in a...
Jan 27


Putin’s Limbless Generation Struggles for Support
Vladimir Putin’s propagandists can’t hide the growing number of disabled war veterans struggling with inadequate or non-existent...
Jan 24


“Gas Gangrene” of Kyiv and Moscow: The Informational Component
For the last three decades, Russia has wielded gas pricing and supply as instruments of political influence. What changed in 2025?...
Jan 22


"True Europe," "Eurasian Civilization," "Russkiy Mir": How Moscow justifies its imperial ambitions across different regions of the world
This analysis examines how Putin's Russia constructs its image to justify political and military interventions in various parts of the...
Jan 16


Romania Pays the Price for Kremlin Interference
The country has been plunged into political instability by a Russian campaign that no one saw coming. Romania avoided a bullet, but the...
Jan 6


Eastern Europe’s “Isolation Belt”: Russia’s Informational Influence on the 2024 Elections
How Moscow exploited elections in Moldova, Georgia, and Romania to undermine Ukraine? The year 2024 stands out as a historic moment for...
Jan 2


Revisiting Russia’s narratives on its Syria intervention
As Russia pulls back its forces and equipment from Syria following what was undoubtedly a strategic defeat, let’s revisit Moscow’s...
Dec 23, 2024


Baltic Power Shows Way on Hybrid Threats
The Baltic states, with a long history of Russian interference, offer a model for tackling hybrid threats. On Halloween, Lithuania marked...
Dec 12, 2024


How to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Threats? First, Make Them a Priority
Moscow’s hybrid war on the West needs a robust and smart response, which means coordinated action from the European Union. The hybrid...
Nov 28, 2024


Making Russia Pay for Hybrid Attacks
There is a range of actions the West can take to counter Russia‘s malign activities. With the problem worsening, they need to be swiftly...
Nov 19, 2024


Russian Cossacks Join the Kremlin’s Imperial Mission
The Cossack identity has become an increasingly potent symbol for both Russia and Ukraine, and responses to the festival of Pokrova show...
Nov 12, 2024


Analysis: Why Moldova is a make-or-break moment to combat Russian interference
Moldova upcoming presidential election and referendum on joining the EU is an urgent test for Russia’s ability to interfere globally for...
Oct 18, 2024


Beware — Mystery Balloons Can Carry a Punch
Hybrid warfare is getting ever closer to the line of all-out warfare. As usual, the Baltic states are the testing ground. Photo source...
Oct 15, 2024


Goebbels in a Skirt: Exposing Diana Panchenko
Diana Panchenko is no stranger to Ukrainian screens. Known for her work on Kremlin-sponsored outlets since 2018, she has long branded...
Sep 19, 2024
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