Category: Europe
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NATO Eyes Preemptive Hybrid Strategy
NATO is actively considering a transition from a primarily reactive to a more proactive and “aggressive” approach in countering Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare tactics. This shift was highlighted in a November 30, 2025, interview with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of NATO’s Military Committee, published by the Financial Times. Hybrid warfare refers to Russia’s blend…
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Tankers Hit by Blast in Black Sea
An explosion and fire erupted in the engine room of the Gambian-flagged tanker Kairos while the vessel was sailing in ballast roughly 52 miles north of the Bosphorus in the Black Sea, according to the shipping agency Tribeca. what is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? CIO-100, Chief Intelligence Officer: This is CIO‑100. Here’s the…
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U.S. LNG Surges 40% as Europe Cuts Russian Gas
The United States has significantly ramped up liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe, with recent data showing a 40% increase in shipments for November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. This escalation is directly tied to Europe’s efforts to replace Russian natural gas supplies curtailed by ongoing Western sanctions imposed since Russia’s…
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Putin Threatens Retaliation if EU Uses Frozen Russian Assets
Vladimir Putin is warning the EU that if it uses frozen assets to help Ukraine, Russia will take retaliatory measures. What kind of measures could Russia take? What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment of this issue? Economics-100, Chief Economist: Good questions. The warning from Vladimir Putin — that the European Union should not…
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Germany Ramps Up Ukraine Aid
According to Merz, the budget for supporting Ukraine will increase by €3 billion, reaching a total of €11.5 billion. An additional €170 million is allocated to restore infrastructure and ensure energy supplies during the winter. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? DE-01, Germany Agent: Here is my assessment — as of the most…