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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stripped Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his citizenship, citing an alleged Russian passport.

A European court has ruled that Russia must pay Georgia more than €250 million for violations committed after the 2008 conflict between the two countries.

Locals find ‘extraordinary’ Bronze Age dagger in southwest Poland he two halves of the weapon were found 30 meters apart.

History buffs in rural southwestern Poland have unearthed two halves of a Bronze Age dagger – a find they describe as a “real rarity.”

Authorities are investigating a prominent far-right activist, Robert Bąkiewicz, who called for napalm to be used to destroy weeds in Poland – a comment interpreted by some as referring to his political opponents.

German spy chief warns of military confrontation with Russia “We must not sit back and assume that a possible Russian attack would come in 2029 at the earliest.”

Germany’s foreign intelligence chief said that a “heated confrontation” between Russia and NATO could erupt at any moment.

Key oil depot ablaze in Crimea after Ukrainian strike Frequent Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil industry infrastructure have led to a “21%” drop in processing capacity.

Ukrainian drones have struck one of the largest oil storage sites in occupied Crimea.

🇵🇱🇩🇪 Protected against their will, two towns on either side of the Polish-German border defy new immigration controls and far-right citizen patrols.

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🚀 Raluca Csernatoni (Carnegie Europe) shares her vision for the future of defence – what power and security mean in a world of new technologies and big tech.

🇨🇿 Is an Orbán-AfD-like bloc about to govern in Czechia?

As polls stand, a right-wing eurosceptic party could be kingmaker in the Czech elections. Click the link in 🧵 to find out more from our #WeeklyOutlook.

🇪🇺Europe Confronts Russia, Recession and Rivalries – INTERVIEW with @constelz.bsky.social by @staskaleta.bsky.social.

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🇺🇲 Listen to what @constelz.bsky.social (@brookings.edu) had to say about the biggest threats to European security, speaking at our #EuropeFutureForum 2025.

𖥂🤝Diplomacy and Drones. NATO’s Eastern Flank Makes Global Offensive

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🇪🇪🇵🇱Russian attacks on Estonia and Poland have made urgent the need to bolster NATO’s eastern airspace.

🇨🇳 Caught between US trade threats and China’s rare earth controls, Europe has experienced economic coercion like never before.

So, what strategy should the EU adopt for China? Click the link in comment to read our interview with @noahbarkin.bsky.social (@rhg.com @gmfus.bsky.social).

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🇨🇳 @staskaleta.bsky.social is joined by @noahbarkin.bsky.social (@rhg.com @gmfus.bsky.social) to discuss the EU's strategy for China – after Trump's NATO ultimatum demanding China tariffs, and Wang Yi's visit to Poland.

🇺🇲 The EU’s 19th sanctions package is expected on Wednesday – just days after Trump’s latest Truth Social ultimatum to NATO.

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💻After RU drones entered PL airspace, Moscow spread disinformation to erode trust in the government and NATO. The alliance proved its military unity, but must now extend security online.

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As reports suggest US troops might withdraw from the Baltics, we look at what presence the US really has on NATO's eastern flank – amid large-scale military exercises.

🎖️ Tarassis. Quadriga. Iron Defender. Several large-scale, military exercises are taking place in Poland and the Baltics.

While the FT alarms about US plans to cut their Baltic Security Initiative, EU and NATO countries showcase their strength. Click the link in comment for more.

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🇵🇱🇺🇲 The first trip of President Karol Nawrocki will be to Washington on Wednesday. What can he achieve? A diplomatic breakthrough, a ten minute photo op – or something worse?

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Russia’s new surveillance hub in Kaliningrad looms over NATO, while a fugitive oligarch bankrolls election chaos in Moldova ahead of a crucial Weimar Triangle visit.

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@wojciechprzybylski.bsky.social and @staskaleta.bsky.social look at how Central European leaders are preparing for a pivotal meeting in Alaska – between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, but no Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Frozen Frontlines? European Leaders Rally before Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska Poland’s Donald Tusk appears to be a key driver. Over the weekend, he was one of six leaders to issue a joint statement calling for a solution that protects Europe’s and Ukraine’s security. After a pr...

Frozen Frontlines? European Leaders Rally before Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska.

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Join special guests @bart-wielinski.bsky.social and @kizdebski.bsky.social as they break down what to expect from Poland's new President in our latest podcast.

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🇺🇸🇪🇺Tensions between the EU and the MAGA world over the regulation of online platforms are on the rise – and the impact on Central European politics could be big.

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🇹🇼 @yehaoqin.bsky.social breaks down what to expect from this week's EU-China summit – and what the EU can take from Taiwan's playbook against authoritarian influence.

🇹🇼 This week, the real opportunity for the EU is cooperation with Taiwan – not China.

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