Italy is investigating why so many Russians are being invited on state television
An Italian parliamentary committee has launched an investigation into "misinformation" on television amid a heated debate over the frequent appearance of Russian guests on news...
What manipulation mechanisms does Putin use?
Vladimir Putin is following long-established rules for propaganda, writes the Swiss Neue Zurcher Zeitung (NCC). (more…)
Prices have already reflected the suspension of Russian oil for Europe
Both the oil embargo on Russian oil from the EU and Putin's threat to stop implementing contracts with "enemy" countries are largely included in the...
“Turkmen blend” and why it is difficult for the EU to part with Russian oil
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a phased embargo on Russian oil, but even if approved by member states, it could be difficult to implement....
Weapons for Ukraine: When you become a participant in the war
Political discussions on possible arms supplies to Ukraine are very heated in Germany. In this connection, a (still) hypothetical question arises: what legal consequences could...
Putin did not understand how Western institutions work
The war revealed another myth: the genius strategist Putin. This myth was not just local or regional - it became global. (more…)
European Commission: We do not know anyone who wants to pay for gas in rubles
"The European Commission has no information from any state or private company willing to pay [for gas in rubles]," EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said...
Is Putin bluffing with his warning to the West?
The three Baltic states have been independent since the 1990s. And they want to stay that way. (more…)
The Russian army has no people to send without missing the other front lines
Lots of panics, but little danger. This is the conclusion of military experts on whether Russia is on the verge of opening a second front...
Daniel Lorer: No one in the EU will violate sanctions against Russia, no one will pay in rubles
Bulgaria and Poland were the first two countries to which Gazprom cut off the gas because their payments for natural gas were the first. This...