On the morning of July 8th, in the south of the Crimean Peninsula coast, near Yalta, the tanker BLUE was hit and rendered inoperable by a Ukrainian drone Sea Baby.…
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The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv
Approximately 200 people clashed on Wednesday with military recruitment agents and police in Lviv after a document check related to Ukraine’s mobilization campaign escalated into a street confrontation. The incident,…
Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis
„Bolojan… has victory in his hands… being the favorite in the presidential race. He is the only one who can, through his victory, pacify the country and greatly limit the…
What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad
President Donald Trump’s involvement in the conflict with Iran is starting to resemble a well-known optical illusion called the „Penrose stairs”: you climb up and down endlessly, but you always…
‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit
European allies have done everything possible to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit in Ankara. Their efforts have had mixed success – but this is…
To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?
After two months of crisis, with a government dismissed by a vote of no confidence, a first survey has emerged, conducted by the Political Rating Agency. In broad terms, it…
The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava
The strange and spectacular descent of prosecutors in Dumbrava, Bihor, has removed the political crisis from the agenda, although in reality, it has deepened it even more. The compromising operation…
Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara on Tuesday, one of the most important questions is not only what decisions the Alliance will make, but also what Vladimir Putin’s next move…
What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?
When PSD conspiracy theorists throw Marcel Ciolacu into the fight, it means that the „operation” they had underway has collapsed. There is no character that provokes a more negative reaction…
The island NATO cannot afford to lose. How Sweden is preparing for a possible Russian attack: "Russia could become desperate"
Just a few months ago, she was finishing high school and had never touched a weapon. Today, Ella Adman, a 19-year-old from the Swedish island of Gotland, carries an assault…
General: NATO is learning too slowly from the war in Ukraine. "Less arrogance and more humility are needed"
The war in Ukraine is profoundly changing the way modern conflicts are conducted, but Western armies are adapting too slowly to the lessons learned on the front lines, warns retired…
Who are the putschists in PNL and what do they want
Ilie Bolojan said that in the past there were many moments when he did not agree with the decisions made at the party leadership level, but he respected them because…
Nicușor Dan, the chaotic behavior of a rational politician
The President of Romania surrenders to the political crisis, informs party leaders to return to the Cotroceni Palace only when a stable majority can support a new government. The exit…
If Europe wants a lasting peace, it must make war of attrition unbearable
A negotiated armistice that results in a de facto freezing of the war would be the worst outcome for Ukraine and the best for Russia. To understand why, we just…
Why the only way to postpone the disaster for Nicușor Dan and PSD is the appointment of Siegfried Mureșan?
He has a delicate constitution and is very pleasant in conversation. He speaks gently, pays attention to interlocutors, even if they ramble, and always manages to leave a pleasant impression.…
A journey into the president's mind. How he lost people's support so quickly and brutally
Nicușor Dan is the most powerful man in the country following the free elections, having been voted for by over 6 million people. The decisions made based on his experience,…
Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?
The leader of the Social Democrats has left the National Permanent Bureau of PSD with the party’s decision to request the president to appoint him for the formation of the…
In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses
Due to the constant financial and military support that Europe provides to Kiev, Russia is facing losses not seen since World War II. Meanwhile, the U.S. is abandoning its historic…
3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat
Western Europe is gripped by yet another brutal heatwave this week, a sign of what global warming can do to this continent, even as climate change slips further down the…
Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn't it?
The day after the Parliament vote that rejected the Government’s investiture, a wave of reactions on social media and comments emerged triumphantly announcing a victory for George Simion and the…