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Vladimir Putin October 25, 2024

Putin looks to halt neighboring Georgia's Western ambitions in vital election

Georgia holds critical parliamentary elections this Saturday, as voters need to decide if they want to be part of the West or move closer to President Vladimir Putin's Russia. Moscow has plowed millions into the race.

Russia October 12, 2024

Kremlin sowing chaos with bomb threats and bribery to thwart Moldova's vote to join EU, authorities say

Buying off voters, calling in bomb threats and paying protesters to antagonize police — these are the tactics authorities say the Kremlin has taken up to thwart an upcoming election in Moldova.

Europe October 8, 2024

Hungary’s Orban interrupted, accused of 'selling out' country to Russia, China during EU news conference

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was interrupted at a news conference by an activist and municipal councilor from the opposition Democratic Coalition party.

UNITED NATIONS September 30, 2024

European leaders weigh in on 'legitimate' issue of illegal immigration: 'Must be stopped'

The European Union allows for free movement between member states, making any immigration policy on national borders difficult to enforce while the continental border remains porous.

UNITED NATIONS September 29, 2024

Lithuanian FM warns Russia can do 'so much damage to its neighbors'

Lithuania has been one of the most vocal opponents of Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The NATO country has raised its defense spending to over 3.2% annually.

UNITED NATIONS September 29, 2024

European officials dismiss claim world leaders 'are laughing' at Trump, praise his 'strong message'

Vice President Harris, during September's presidential debate, claimed world leaders were "laughing" at former President Trump. Several foreign officials beg to differ.

UNITED NATIONS September 27, 2024

Czech foreign minister highlights lack of European leadership, failure to 'project geopolitical power'

The Czech Republic, which sits in the middle of Europe as the continent's "crossroads," has a unique position to weigh in on immigration and regional conflict issues.

UNITED NATIONS September 26, 2024

Hungarian FM recalls strong Trump admin 'experience,' claims 'our hope is all' on former president

Former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have made no secret of their mutual admiration, which led Orbán to leave a NATO summit in Washington, D.C., to meet with Trump.

Germany September 18, 2024

Germany clamps down on illegal immigrants as country forced to rethink policies amid voter anger

The European Union has attempted to tackle illegal immigration through agreements with nations such as Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon, but fears continue to prompt fears of migrant-driven crime.

Russia September 12, 2024

Russia, China hold biggest war games since Soviet era

Russia and China in midst of the largest war games since the Soviet era with some 90,000 troops engaged in joint drills as the U.S. warns Beijing has provided Moscow with "substantial" war aid.

Donald Trump September 11, 2024

Trump touts European 'strongman' as close ally during presidential debate: Who is Viktor Orban?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has visited former President Trump twice this year to discuss foreign policy, including a meeting that occurred during a high-level NATO summit.