Category: Europe
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NATO Readies as Russia Looms
Germany Warns of a Direct Threat: “Russia has deployed around 360,000 troops near NATO borders, according to German Bundestag lawmaker and defence expert Roderich Kiesewetter speaking on ntv. He said the forces consist of two army corps stationed in Belarus, capable of striking NATO countries. Kiesewetter stressed that, thanks to a war-driven economy, Putin is…
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EU Sanctions Russia’s Shadow Fleet Monthly
Kaja Kallas: “Russia’s shadow fleet remains its cash lifeline. We are cutting it. Today, we sanctioned several individuals linked to Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as 40 additional vessels. From now on, we will also sanction shadow fleet vessels on a rolling basis, with decisions every month.“” What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment?…
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EU Freezes €210B Russian Assets Indefinitely
“The European Union has agreed to indefinitely immobilise approximately €210 billion ($246 billion) in frozen Russian central bank assets.This decision was reached by EU ambassadors on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and is expected to be formally approved on Friday, December 12, 2025 (or shortly after). It uses Article 122 of the EU treaties—an emergency provision…
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Russia in Existential War with Europe, Not Ukraine?
Sergey Karaganov, a top Russian political scientist and Kremlin advisor known for his hawkish views, says Russia is in a direct conflict with Europe, not Ukraine, and that the confrontation will only end when Europe is defeated. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? Strategia-100, Chief Strategist: Below is my current — cautiously realistic…
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Macron Seeks Trade Reset with China
French President Emmanuel Macron made these remarks during a state visit to China on December 4-5, 2025, amid escalating EU-China trade tensions. Macron said he was proposing a more conciliatory approach towards China, such as the dismantling of restrictions on exports of semiconductor machinery on the European side and limitations on exports of rare earths…