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POLITICS6d agoSuspected plague case highlights Russia’s inherited Soviet-era culture of secrecyThe suspicious death last week of a worker at a research lab in Siberia that has fueled global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague is just the latest example of how Russia manages the official narrative. The Kremlin has long maintained a culture of secrecy when it comes to controlling public information, especially involving accidents – from industrial disasters to health emergencies, as FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert explains.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoIntense diplomatic manoeuvring in Athens over first Russian team in European tournamentThe Kazan club was the first Russian club to play an official European club match in Greece, after discreet pressure to keep Russian symbols out of the Serafio pool.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoMontenegro detains Russian pro-war blogger behind Rybar, a Telegram channel with 1.5 million subscribersMontenegrin authorities detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, creator of the Z channel Rybar, local outlets Vijesti and Pobjeda reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICS6d agoUkrainian grandmother released after Russia had her arrested in Kazakhstan on kidnapping charges. She’d traveled there to retrieve her grandson.Liubov Rozhanska, a Ukrainian citizen detained in Kazakhstan at Russia’s request, has been released, her lawyer, Alexei Pryanishnikov, told Vot Tak.Meduza [en]
POLITICS6d agoPolish police arrest teens over ‘Bloody Friday’ school attack threatsPolish police have arrested a string of young people, mainly for making threats related to school attacks, they said on Friday, as authorities sought to calm fears spurred by rumours online of a “Bloody ‌Friday” after two stabbing sprees in as many days. Social media in Poland has been filled with talk of a supposed online challenge that could be behind the attacks, but police on Friday said their investigations had found no evidence of this. The incidents have prompted a nationwide security...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoAlbania Parliament Approves Municipal Reform Plan Amid ProtestsControversial reform of local government dissolving smaller municipalities into larger units passes after stormy debate, with protesters demonstrating outside parliament.Balkan Insight
POLITICS6d agoFormer Prime Minister Schoof: 'US Ukraine policy no longer followable after Trump's inauguration'Vanaf het moment dat Donald Trump voor de tweede keer het Witte Huis betrad, was het Amerikaanse beleid rond Oekraïne niet meer te volgen. Dat zegt oud-premier Dick Schoof in de podcast De Atlantische Blik. De plannen van de Europese bondgenoten maakten telkens weinig progressie omdat de VS zich keer op keer op het laatste moment terugtrok. Nadat president Trump duidelijk maakte dat de VS Oekraïne niet onvoorwaardelijk zouden steunen, riep een groot aantal Europese landen de coalition of the willing in het leven. Om zo een voortrekkersrol te nemen rond de veiligheid van Oekraïne. Schoof, die nNOS Buitenland
POLITICS6d agoBosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand MuftiThe new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.DW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoRussia requests ICC leaders' extradition, drawing Japan protestJapan Today
POLITICS6d agoUkrainian investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach detained in Vienna while searching for former prosecutor general who fled UkraineUkrainska Pravda reported on the evening of October 8 that Mykhailo Tkach, head of the outlet’s investigative journalism department, had been detained in Vienna while on assignment for the paper. The reason for his detention is unknown.Meduza [en]
POLITICS6d agoPashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and AzerbaijanArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized the role of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration in advancing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing the document as an important foundation for the delimitation of the two countries' state border.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICS6d agoTRNC slams EU for preserving 'unjust status quo' over Turkish Cypriot isolationThe European Commission's references to efforts to 'build bridges' and 'enhance dialogue' create a 'false impression' of progress on ending Turkish Cypriot isolation, the ministry says.trtworld · turkey
POLITICS6d agoEurope Today: French students 'retake Bastille', Trump 'unwilling' to help UkraineFrench students have “retaken the Bastille”, says Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after a mass rally in Paris. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of “unwillingness” to help Ukraine. And former New Zealand PM Helen Clark joins us on critical minerals as MEP Rima Hassan faces fallout over flags row.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoDemocracy Digest: Reports of Trump’s Attempt to Reshape Poland’s Govt Spark Political RowElsewhere, Hungary unveils wealth tax; Czech president faces backlash for going on holiday during elections; and a Soviet statue is removed in Prague, unveiled in Slovakia.Balkan Insight
POLITICS6d agoKosovo President’s Election Kindles Hope of Return to StabilityAfter Kosovo’s political leaders put aside party quarrels to choose a new head of state at the last minute, experts predict a possible end to almost two years of non-stop political crisis.Balkan Insight
POLITICS6d agoJapan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by USA senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that measures targeting individuals connected to the ICC are unfair and unacceptable. We find it regrettable that the Russian side has nevertheless requested various nations to extradite these individuals,”...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoRussia slashes cancer care as defence spending hits post-Soviet recordEuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoKyiv open to 'constructive dialogue' after Seoul recalls its ambassador amid North Korean POW disclosure rowKyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoPollsters name two leaders in electoral supportVolodymyr Zelensky and Valerii Zaluzhnyi lead in electoral support, with 22.9% and 20.2%, respectively.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS6d agoPutin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on IranThe Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Trump envoys, European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in MiamiUS President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss a new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides, one source said Thursday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 8UK to provide GBP 54M in winter support to UkraineUK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, during his first visit to Kyiv in his current role, reaffirmed Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced GBP 54 million ($71.3 million) in funding to strengthen the country's resilience ahead of winter.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 8An ‘old friend,’ a stove, and a samovar. The Kremlin shares a portrait of Putin’s birthday with former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder.Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his birthday with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, his “old friend,” the Kremlin press office said on the evening of October 8.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 8Parliament, Government set key bills needed for Ukraine’s fundingThe Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers have agreed on legislative priorities ahead of the parliamentary plenary week, including bills needed to fulfill Ukraine’s international commitments and secure financial support from partners.Ukrinform [en]
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