How global trade geography is shifting after the start of the war in Ukraine: why the Middle Corridor has become a battleground between Turkey, China, the EU and Russia.
Since early 2022, amid the war in Ukraine and the wave of sanctions, many assumed Russian tourism in Europe would grind to a halt. However, reality proved otherwise.
Politicians fear that a hasty agreement would weaken Ukraine, strengthen the Kremlin’s position and undermine NATO unity.
These steps could fracture alliances and destabilize global financial markets.
The appeal by some of Kyiv’s key western allies is an attempt to call Moscow out on its willingness to reach a ceasefire.
Speaking to members of the European Parliament on Tuesday, von der Leyen stressed that the EU intends to negotiate from a position of strength.
The most explosive revelation? Ukraine might become the host for French or British nuclear warheads.
This battle will not be fought through direct military engagement but through political subversion and economic maneuvering.
Crony capitalism refers to a system where economic success hinges on personal connections to political figures.
Despite the European Union’s declarations of reducing reliance on Russian fuel, the statistics for 2024 tell a different story.
