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• The new world order: the strong prey on the weak

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  Lili Takács

  In a world where alliances are crumbling and the rules of the game are being rewritten, the age of the stronger dogs has dawned. With Donald Trump's second presidency unleashing a whirlwind of change, the international order is on the brink of collapse. As Europe teeters between war and peace, and Russia sets its sights on new targets, the question looms: What comes after the Trump tornado? Will we witness a return to the law of the jungle, where might makes right?

  27.03.2025 | 18:34

  Donald Trump

  European Union

  Russia

  USA

  

• "We Are in Moscow's Cyber Crosshairs: Russian Cyberattacks on Poland Have Increased Fivefold"

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  Dorota Roman

  You could be the victim of a cyberattack and not even know it. Sometimes, the owner of critical infrastructure remains unaware for months that someone has taken control of their system.

  24.03.2025 | 20:47

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  poland

  Russia

  

• Russian spy and saboteur set fire to a hardware store in Warsaw - prosecutors bring charges

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  Rafał Górski

  According to investigators from the National Prosecutor's Office, a Belarusian citizen was responsible for the fire at an OBI hardware store in Warsaw. The case is linked to other arson attacks in Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe.

  19.03.2025 | 14:09

  

• Peter Pomerantsev: With Trump, anyone who thinks that democracy is for losers is emboldened

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  Lili Takács

  We interviewed Peter Pomerantsev, the best-known researcher of Russian propaganda about world order, spheres of influence, authoritarian leaders, algorithms and how Donald Trump is making Russia great again.

  14.03.2025 | 22:55

  Russia

  

• Russia exerts its will freely in the Baltic. Expert: Militarization of the sea is necessary

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  Dorota Roman

  Russia believes the Baltic simply belongs to it. It operates in a gray zone and holds the upper hand. "You can't stop an 'accidental' cable cut with missiles," says Dr. Michał Piekarski, a security expert.

  13.03.2025 | 06:00

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• "This is Europe's final wake-up call": Globsec chief on defence and security

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  Daniel Hotka

  Covert operations in Europe suggest Moscow is preparing for something bigger.

  04.03.2025 | 15:56

  Russia

  TEFI

  

• US expert: Trump thinks he will simply tell the Europeans what to do and they will adapt

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  Maciej Czarnecki

  "We know that won't be the case," - says former diplomat Mary Curtin* in an interview with Wyborcza.

  26.02.2025 | 20:02

  Donald Trump

  European Union

  NATO

  USA

  

• From first aid to firepower: The drones crowdfunded by Slovaks

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  Daniel Hoťka

  Many of these drones carry more than just cameras - they are equipped with first-aid kits, grenades, and supplies to save wounded soldiers

  24.02.2025 | 06:56

  Russia

  Slovakia

  TEFI

  Ukraine

  

• Munich Security Conference: there's a new sheriff in town who will no longer protect Europe

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  Lili Takács

  Trump looms large at Munich Security Conference. Is the US about to abandon Europe?

  21.02.2025 | 20:57

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  J.D. Vance

  Russia

  USA

  

• "We turned them into 200s". "Wyborcza" reports from the Ukrainian Border Guards fighting on the frontline

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  Michał Olszewski, Piotr Andrusieczko

  Drones, howitzers, rocket launchers... Ukrainian border guards are far from passive observers of the Russian invasion. The results of some of their units' operations are truly impressive.

  20.02.2025 | 10:59

  War in Ukraine

  

• Slovakia's state-run polling agency has published its first political poll results

  easternfrontier.eu

  Michal Katuška

  Fico's fourth government pledged to go back to state polls in its progamme statement.

  17.02.2025 | 06:33

  Slovakia

  TEFI

  

• If war breaks out, civilians will be the first to suffer. A combat medic: And yet, Polish doctors keep asking what to do when it happens

  War in Ukraine

  Dorota Roman

  Civilian doctors are not prepared for battlefield conditions - it's an entirely different reality, full of contradictions and conflicting procedures. The laws and medical standards of peacetime slow down and restrict the ability of medics to operate on the front lines, says Damian Duda, a field medic, in an interview with "Wyborcza".

  13.02.2025 | 06:07

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  Ukraine

  

• Welcome to the Drone Safari: Hunting Humans in Kherson city

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  Lili Takács

  Kherson city was under Russian occupation for nine months. The Ukrainians liberated it, but Russians have been constantly shelling the town. For six months, the locals have been facing a new kind of misery: terrorised by drones. Field reportage from Kherson city.

  13.02.2025 | 06:00

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  Russia

  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine

  

• Orbán vs. Fico: The Battle for Putin's Affection

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  Atilla Rovó

  Who will Putin choose? Orbán and Fico's courtship of the Kremlin is raising eyebrows.

  12.02.2025 | 22:08

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  Russia

  Slovakia

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• Balkan Tinderbox: How Trump's Win Rekindled Revisionist Fires

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  Attila Tóth-Szenesi

  Trump's return has revived old Balkan dreams. Could borders shift again?

  10.02.2025 | 21:55

  Donald Trump

  European Union

  USA

  

• Journalist and expert on the situation at the ukrainian front: "The army is still being commanded as if it were 2022"

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  Piotr Andrusieczko

  Our government is completely detached from the war, says Yuriy Butusov, a well-known Ukrainian journalist and military expert, in an interview with "Wyborcza".

  10.02.2025 | 00:59

  Russia

  Ukraine

  Vladimir Putin

  War in Ukraine

  

• Minority Rights, Propaganda and Fallen Soldiers - Report from Uzhhorod

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  Balázs Kaufmann, Ádám Kolozsi

  Hungarian minorities in Transcarpathia claim that they are loyal Ukrainian citizens, Ukrainians claim that they have every right. In Uzhhorod the number of graves of fallen soldiers is increasing, while the number of Hungarians is decreasing.

  05.02.2025 | 16:02

  Hungary

  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine

  

• Oleksiy Reznikov: Russia has one year to stop the war

  War in Ukraine

  Daniel Hotka

  The Kremlin is trying to break Europe apart, warns former Ukrainian defence minister

  10.01.2025 | 06:00

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  Russia

  TEFI

  Ukraine

  

• Who is Calin Georgescu? How a rogue politician coming out from nowhere turned Romania eurosceptic in less than one month

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  Bianca Felseghi, Ioana Epure

  On November 24th, the first round of Romania's 2024 presidential elections delivered a surprising result: extremist independent candidate Calin Georgescu received over 2.1 million votes, securing the lead. This unforeseen outcome-resembling a "black swan" event-was the result of a mix of factors, including widespread dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and the skillful use of social media platforms to amplify his message.

  13.12.2024 | 23:41

  Romania

  

• The Perpetrator of one of the Largest Financial Scams Uncovered Fled the War in Ukraine through Budapest

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  Szilvi Német

  The con artist, known as William Bradley was exposed thanks to his luxury car. Still free and spending his stolen money, he's even started a public YouTube channel to boldly show off his extravagant lifestyle.

  04.12.2024 | 22:45

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• New Concept: Water Stress. Will Less Affluent Families Save on Oranges and Tomatoes?

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  Aleksander Gurgul

  Recycled water is safe to drink, but when it was used to irrigate vegetables in Ireland, over 200 people fell ill with salmonella.

  04.12.2024 | 06:00

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• Elections in Georgia and Moldova: It is not only about Russian Interference

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  Leonardo Zanatta

  Between late October and early November, Moldova and Georgia, two post-Soviet nations aspiring to join the European Union (EU), held elections that many observers considered to have significant geopolitical stakes. Some made it a question of 'East or West', however, the issue of Russian interference should not be oversimplified.

  29.11.2024 | 14:50

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  Georgia

  Moldova

  Russia

  

• Lili Takács: A thousand days of war against Ukraine's future

  War in Ukraine

  Lili Takács

  A thousand days ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A "special military operation" planned to last for a few days has turned into a horrendous war with devastating casualties and it is taking its toll far from the trenches as well.

  26.11.2024 | 23:52

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  TEFI

  Ukraine

  

• Closing Europe: a European U-turn in migration policy

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  Ádám Kolozsi

  The pro-inclusion Wilkommenskultur is has long disappeared. Europe is getting stricter and the shift in migration policy is no longer just a demand coming from the radical right, but has become the buzzword of centrist politicians in decision-making positions in a number of countries.

  19.11.2024 | 15:17

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• The sad lesson of the Ukrainian war for Romania. How vulnerable are the country's energy networks to Putin's new weapons of terror in Ukraine

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  Mihnea Lazăr

  The war in Ukraine highlights the vulnerability of energy infrastructure to modern warfare, posing a serious threat to neighboring Romania. With outdated power grids and concentrated energy sources, Romania is at risk of severe disruption. Urgent modernization of both energy and defense systems is needed to protect against such attacks.

  19.11.2024 | 13:36

  Romania

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  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine

  

• A Patriot for Ukraine: How Romania Reluctantly Delivered a High-Performance Defense System. The Challenges of Traveling from Point A in a NATO Country to Point B in a War Zone

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  Mihnea Lazăr

  By sending Patriot systems to Ukraine, Romania has an opportunity to use it for its original purpose: shooting down Russian missiles.

  19.11.2024 | 13:34

  Romania

  TEFI

  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine

  

• Slovak prime minister proposes electoral system tighter than Russia's

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  Michal Katuška, Martin Vančo

  If Robert Fico succeeds with his idea, political parties would face greater risks by running independently.

  15.11.2024 | 20:51

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  Russia

  Slovakia

  

• Will we always be afraid of Russia? Eurocorps Chief: They're getting more provocative, and we often don't respond

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  Dorota Roman

  A ceasefire in Ukraine, or even a peace treaty, won't protect us from the Russian threat. It won't bring peace to Europe. On the contrary, it will give Russia time to rebuild its military capabilities and prepare for another attack in just a few years, says General Piotr Błazeusz, Chief of Eurocorps, in an interview with Wyborcza.

  09.11.2024 | 06:00

  European Union

  Russia

  War in Ukraine

  

• Leader of Georgian Opposition: "Widespread Election Fraud"

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  Wiktoria Bieliaszyn

  "The instances of fraud we've already uncovered are undeniable," reveals Elene Khoshtaria in an interview with Wyborcza.

  05.11.2024 | 17:23

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  Russia

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• Former Pentagon expert on Russia: Ukrainians should corrupt Trump. I know it sounds terrible

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  Maciej Czarnecki

  - Trump is corrupt, so if I were in Ukraine's position, I'd try to leverage that and offer something he'd see as beneficial to himself or his family - American analyst Evelyn Farkas told Wyborcza.

  01.11.2024 | 06:00

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  Kamala Harris

  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine

  

• How disinformation becomes a tool for autocrats? Who is afraid of Russia? [Livestream]

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  The Eastern Frontier Initiative Consortium

  Watch the Eastern Frontier Talks conference in Bratislava organized by SME.

  22.10.2024 | 09:50

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• How Putin punishes critics and why Blaha and Fico stay silent

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  Beata Balogová

  What constitutes Russophobia and what does not.

  22.10.2024 | 06:27

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  Vladimir Putin

  

• Radosław Sikorski: I must admit that some of the Republicans' ideas are interesting

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  Bartosz T. Wieliński

  I can't cope with the fact that people I knew and got along with now believe in idiotic conspiracy theories.

  21.10.2024 | 14:21

  Anne Applebaum

  Radosław Sikorski

  

• Szijjártó's Russian Rendezvous: 11 Trips Later, What's Hungary Got to Show?

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  Sarolta Székely

  The Hungarian Foreign Minister visited Russia every three months on average since the start of the war. This year he is travelling there particularly frequently, but these meetings have produced little of substance.

  18.10.2024 | 10:23

  Hungary

  TEFI

  

• Hungary's 1000 billion debt to China: hidden deposit accounts and secret loans

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  Sarolta Székely

  The Hungarian government is keeping the details of the Chinese loans a secret. However, the example of African countries shows that China is a tricky, secretive lender, and this raises some questions about Hungarian transactions.

  17.10.2024 | 17:40

  China

  Hungary

  TEFI

  

• Migration Talks, Military Silence: The Unexplained Purpose of Hungary's Mission in Chad

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  Sarolta Székely

  The Chadian President came to Budapest, they signed some agreements, they spoke about common interests and migration pressure, but what the essence, the purpose or the meaning of the unprecedented Hungarian military mission is, still nothing is known in the world.

  17.10.2024 | 17:35

  Hungary

  TEFI

  

• Donald Tusk: After all, everyone knows who provides buses for refugees in Minsk and Moscow

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  Bartosz T. Wieliński

  We need to restore control at the border and ensure security. Democrats cannot be helpless, powerless, or unable to act and confront challenges. When fundamental things are at risk, we must be prepared to fight for them, said Prime Minister Tusk in an interview with "Wyborcza".

  17.10.2024 | 10:04

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  European Union

  PiS

  

• From Moscow's Lens: Trump, Harris, and America's Leadership Future

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  Krisztián Jójárt

  What does Russia expect from a Trump or Harris victory? While Trump's rhetoric leaves much to question, Russian experts are already analyzing what Putin's regime could gain from either outcome in the upcoming U.S. election.

  08.10.2024 | 06:00

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  Kamala Harris

  

• "This is a level of unprecedented inhumanity"

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  Hanna Solti

  Due to a government decree only those Ukrainian refugees receive state support, who arrive from "conflict zone". This makes the living conditions of Transcarpathian Roma families unbearable in Hungary.

  07.10.2024 | 06:16

  Hungary

  refugees

  Ukraine

  

• Not a single bullet to Ukraine, he said. But still the guns and ammunition flow east

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  Michal Katuška

  Under Robert Fico, Slovakia has exported more than 100m in weapons to its neighbour.

  01.10.2024 | 17:31

  Slovakia

  TEFI

  Ukraine

  War in Ukraine