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Russia Quietly Expands Intelligence Hub in Vienna – FT

Legal loopholes and Austria’s neutrality have allowed Moscow to expand what Western officials describe as one of its largest covert signals intelligence...

Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Poses Grave Environmental Threat, EU States Warn

Any response could risk “undermining the integrity, effectiveness and the deterrent value of the EU sanctions regime,” the countries said.

Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.

Ukraine Behind ‘Terrorist’ Attack on Russian LNG Tanker, Putin Says

“This isn't the first time we've seen this kind of thing,” Putin told a reporter from Russian state television

Belgium Holds Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker on 10M-Euro Bond

The tanker's Russian captain and its 20-strong crew were ordered to remain on board.

Russia Linked to 151 Hybrid Warfare Operations in Europe Since 2022, Dutch Think Tank Says

The ICCT said the real number of incidents is likely higher.

At Munich, a U.S. Change in Tone Leaves Ukraine’s Allies Unconvinced

While the mood at this year’s conference was less apocalyptic than last year, several attendees told MT that they were not entirely reassured.

Ukraine War Is “Killing Russia” – Rutte to MT

“In December, they lost 35,000 of their own men, and in January — 30,000,” the NATO secretary general told MT at the Munich Security Conference.

Up to Each European Country to Decide on Re-Engaging With Russia, Rutte Says

European leaders have debated whether to restore dialogue with Russia in recent months amid U.S.-led peace talks on the war in Ukraine.

Russia’s Opposition Has Representation in PACE. Can They Achieve Anything?

Some hail the group’s existence as a major milestone, while others remain skeptical of what Russia’s fractured opposition can accomplish.

EU Gives Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

Imports of Russian LNG will end by the close of 2026, followed by a ban on pipeline gas starting Sept. 30, 2027.

Council of Europe Assembly Approves Candidates for Russian Anti-War Platform

The initiative is intended to give members of the exiled opposition a formal channel to engage with lawmakers from the council’s 46 member states.

Trump’s Greenland Threats Overshadow Ukraine War at Davos

Still, the war and its economic fallout will remain high on the agenda at the gathering of world leaders.

‘Only Russia Can Stop It’: Moscow Taunts Europe, Denmark Over Trump’s Greenland Plans

Some officials joked that Europe should react to a U.S. seizure of Greenland like it responded to Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Italian PM Says EU Should Talk to Russia Over Ukraine

Meloni called for the appointment of "a special European envoy on the Ukraine question."

If Europe Wants War With Russia, 'We Are Ready,' Putin Says

The Russian leader accused the continent's leaders of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine war before he met with U.S. envoys.

Majority of Reported Drone Incidents in Europe Not Linked to Russia – Trouw

At least 14 reported sightings were later attributed to ordinary aircraft, helicopters, ships or even stars, according to the Dutch newspaper.

European Rights Court Orders Russia to Pay Georgia Nearly $300M Over Violations After 2008 War

The ECHR accused Russia of preventing people from freely entering the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Coalition of Willing Commits to Ukraine Force if Peace Agreed

Moscow has said it would not agree to the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine "in any format."

European Satellites Are Fair Game for Jamming Over Ukraine War, Russia Says

Russian authorities said they would no longer acknowledge complaints from European governments whose satellites serve both civilian and military purposes...

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