In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, visited Russia more than 50 times between 2015 and 2021. Despite his …
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SECURITY & DEFENCEHUMAN RIGHTSPOLITICS
Massive Prisoner Exchange Between the West and Russia in Ankara: A Diplomatic Breakthrough or Security Compromise?
On 1 August, Ankara witnessed the most significant prisoner exchange between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War. The exchange saw the release of several hostages …
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POLITICSFEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
From Brussels to Moscow: New Evidence Uncovers Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka’s Espionage in the European Parliament
Investigative journalists from The Insider have uncovered nearly 19,000 of Tatjana Ždanoka’s emails, shedding light on her extensive collaboration with the Kremlin. In January, The Insider, in collaboration with its investigative …
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In a significant escalation of tensions between London and Moscow, the United Kingdom has announced the expulsion of Russia’s defence attaché, among other measures, aimed at countering what British Interior …
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Once buoyed by growing research and development spending and flourishing international collaboration, Russian scientists now face a starkly different landscape, characterised by political repression and suspicion. President Putin’s gradual crackdown on civil …
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FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Tatjana Ždanoka: investigation launched into Latvian MEP’s alleged ties with Russian Intelligence
The European Parliament has found itself embroiled in a serious investigation following explosive allegations of ties between Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka and the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). This development comes in …
