MEPs raise alarm about possible Russian meddling in Hungary elections Von der Leyen urged to act over allegations of disinformation and intimidation on behalf of Orbán’s party The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506 The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Why US and Russia are backing Viktor Orbán in Hungary election As voters head to polls, Washington support and alleged interference from Moscow raise questions about influence The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498 The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494 The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Hungarian minister 'Russia leaks' highlight EU weaknesses as information is weaponised Alleged leaks to Russia highlight the EU's weak points as information gets increasingly weaponised. Without clear protocols in place, diplomats see mix of legal, smaller coalitions and closer formats as ways to counter risks. Euronews · Mar 26
Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot. Euronews · Mar 25
Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov 'before and after' key EU meetings Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy. Euronews · Mar 24
Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice' Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight. Euronews · Mar 24
Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Euronews · Mar 23 EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar.
Euronews · Mar 23 Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483
Euronews · Mar 3 Do the Epstein files show he was working for Russia or another intelligence agency? From internet users to US lawmakers, speculation abounds regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies. Questions about his links to Russian elites have come to the forefront following the release of the latest batch of files.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1 US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran War highlights strained alliances, unfettered militaries and a Washington with renewed appetite for regime change
The Times of India · Mar 1 ‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes; call for end to military action The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.
Latin Times · Feb 25 Trump Admin Reportedly Planning To Allow Energy Companies To Sell Fuel To Cuban Private Companies While Still Blocking The Regime The Trump administration is planning to allow energy companies to sell fuel to private businesses in Cuba while continuing the blockade of the regime, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Feb 23 Cuba Didn't Get Any Oil In January For The First Time In 10 Years, Report Claims Cuba didn't receive any oil in January for the first time in a decade as the U.S. maintains its blockade of the island, according to a new report.
International Business Times · Feb 22 Ship Believed To Be Carrying Russian Fuel Reportedly On Its Way To Cuba, Challenging U.S. Blockade A ship potentially carrying Russian fuel is on its way to Cuba, potentially challenging the blockade imposed to the U.S. on the island, according to a new report.
International Business Times · Feb 22 Cuba Has Until Late March Before Running Out Of Fuel Due To U.S. Blockade, Analyst Says Cuba has until late march before running out of fuel as a result of the ongoing blockade imposed by the U.S., according to an analyst.
Latin Times · Feb 21 Cuba Has Until Late March Before Running Out Of Fuel Due To U.S. Blockade, Analyst Says Cuba has until late march before running out of fuel as a result of the ongoing blockade imposed by the U.S., according to an analyst.