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Why Europe’s warnings about Russia are vaguer than in 2022, but far louder
Some reflections on past misjudgments about Putin’s actions and a warning of potential future threats against NATO.
Vladimir Putin
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Trump’s Iran war is paying for Putin’s
Russia’s economy struggles amidst sanctions and war, but high oil prices, aided by Trump’s actions in Iran, provide a temporary reprieve, stabilising Putin’s regime despite underlying issues.
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How NATO failed Putin’s drone test
NATO’s response to Russian drones in Polish airspace was costly and ineffective, highlighting operational and political shortcomings, while Ukraine’s low-cost methods proved more efficient.
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Putin’s dangerous war games
Zapad 2025 poses significant risks for European security, as Russia’s military exercises may conceal aggressive intentions, testing NATO’s response amidst uncertainty about U.S. commitment to the alliance.
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The day the West died
US President Trump’s historic call with Putin marks a dramatic shift in global security, effectively abandoning Ukraine, undermining Western alliances, and heralding the end of the postwar international order.
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How to explain the right’s Putin mania
Tucker Carlson’s support for Putin and Russia, despite their human rights abuses and propaganda, reflects a dangerous trend among right-wing populists worldwide.
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The far-right European pawns in Putin’s game
Far-right parties across Europe support Putin’s aggressive policies, forming financial and ideological ties. Their rise poses a threat to Western democracies and Ukraine.