Pekka Kallioniemi assesses the Kremlin's effective use of energy and financial dependency as part of its playbook shaping European politics
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It isn't just that time is generally on Russia's side. Russia likely needs to grind on and on to achieve its ultimate aim, security.
The arrest of Andrew Tate – over allegations he denies – has put sex trafficking back on the news agenda. Sian Norris looks at the horrors inflicted on the industry's victims
Unfortunately, it's prudent to be mindful of what our Davos overlords are plotting. But they seem mighty unsettled.
Gas swan dive due to LNG glut in China?
What if the press reaction should Russia succeed in Ukraine is a big Emily Litella "Never mind"?
Former Merkel adviser General Vad has criticized the Ukraine war. Yet it still seems that sympathetic Germans are afraid to speak up.
The West can better help Ukraine by learning from its mistakes with Georgia, writes former diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
Tom Mutch documents the ups and downs of the last 10 months of triumph and horror, and how Ukrainian resourcefulness brought hope out of despair
Brussels insists Italy must surrender more of its economic sovereignty in exchange for any assistance.