France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-06-24

Hypocrisy in action: Moscow condemns US strikes on Iran, then attacks civilians in Kyiv

The attack spurred Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to directly call out Moscow's hypocrisy after it criticized the United States for bombing Iranian nuclear sites.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-06-16

Xi courts Central Asia as Moscow's reach in region wanes amid Ukraine war

Central Asia is a key strategic target for China, which aspires to use huge infrastructure investments as a political and diplomatic lever.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-06-09

China undercuts Kremlin influence in Balkans with Serbia power play

Beijing's interests are strategic: Serbia offers China a foothold in Europe without the regulatory scrutiny China would face in EU member states.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-06-05

Paramilitary drone war raises stakes in Sudan as Iran eyes Red Sea military foothold

As Sudan's brutal civil war deepens, Tehran is seizing the chaos as an opportunity to expand its influence in the region.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-06-02

Russia turns Mali into disinformation hub

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-05-28

China fears strategic shift as Russia, North Korea deepen defense ties

The growing partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang was formalized in June 2024 when the two countries signed a strategic pact that included a mutual defense clause.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-05-15

France warns of Russian disinformation blitz targeting Europe

The campaign reflects a broader Russian strategy of exploiting societal divisions within NATO countries.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-05-13

Russia's artillery lifeline: Inside Moscow's growing dependence on N. Korea

Moscow's growing use of North Korean weapons -- especially multiple-rocket launchers -- signals deepening supply shortages and challenges in replenishing its own arsenal, say analysts.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-05-08

Russia-N. Korea military pact undercuts nuclear nonproliferation efforts: analysts

Pyongyang is leveraging its newfound role as a wartime ally to Moscow to accelerate its long-standing nuclear weapon program, say analysts.

France intercepted the tanker Grinch and released it only after a multi-million euro fine, signaling a tougher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Global Issues 2025-04-30

Moscow targets Dutch infrastructure in escalation of hybrid war against Ukraine's allies

Russian hackers breached Dutch critical infrastructure in a first-of-its-kind attack, as Europe faces rising threats from Moscow’s hybrid war.