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Russian Influence
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Sep 22, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGeorgia's former prime minister Irakli Garibashvili claims prison sentence is politically motivated
Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has issued a letter from prison, alleging his five-year sentence was politically motivated to block his return to politics.
Sep 22, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedChechen opposition claims relative of Kadyrov's son died after torture
Chechen opposition group NIYSO claims the former mother-in-law of Ramzan Kadyrov's eldest son died following abduction and torture.
Sep 22, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEuropean agency highlights rising challenges of digital disinformation
The European Environment Agency addressed the impact of digital disinformation, emphasizing the need for reliable information and official domain verification.
Sep 21, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedRamzan Kadyrov re-elected as Chechen leader with record vote share
Ramzan Kadyrov has been re-elected as head of Chechnya with a record 99.85% of the vote, Russia's election commission announced.
Sep 21, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedFake video and police search mark lead-up to Berlin state election
Fact-checkers debunked a fake ballot video while police searched the home of an AfD candidate's assistant ahead of Berlin's state election.
Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedGeorgia's far right protests Emirati real estate project in Tbilisi
Georgian far-right group Alt Info rallied in Tbilisi against a real estate investment project by UAE developer Eagle Hills.
Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedAlexander Ovechkin defends appearance in Russian ruling party political advertisement
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin defended his appearance in a United Russia political ad, citing his nationality and expressing a desire for peace.
Sep 15, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedDonald Trump Jr. confirms Russian oligarch funded Bahamas wedding celebrations
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded part of their Bahamas wedding festivities following a ProPublica report.
Sep 14, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedDisinformation and political tensions surge ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Unfounded vote fraud claims and political rivalries mark the final stretch ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
Aug 30, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedWhatsApp network moved millions for global crime and extremism, investigation reveals
European broadcasters revealed a 532-member WhatsApp chat used to move hundreds of millions of euros untraceably to fund organised crime and extremism.
Aug 20, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedRussia warns UK over drone strikes as broader European security tensions mount
Moscow has issued warnings to the United Kingdom over Ukrainian drone strikes, while tensions across Europe escalate ahead of winter.
Aug 15, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedAfD intensifies eastern state election campaign amid scrutiny of economic and regional pledges
Ahead of eastern German state elections, the AfD is ramping up its campaign using regional identity and anti-green rhetoric, facing scrutiny over economic plans and extremism.
Aug 10, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedEU backs Spain after border crisis in Ceuta
EU interior ministers backed Spain following a migrant influx in Ceuta, pledging stronger border controls and Frontex support despite earlier political criticism.
Aug 8, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedFrench presidential contenders targeted by Russian disinformation campaigns
French cybersecurity service Viginum detected Russian disinformation targeting 2027 presidential candidates Gabriel Attal, Édouard Philippe, and Raphaël Glucksmann.
Aug 3, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedEU moves to close exemptions allowing ongoing Russian steel imports
The European Union is taking steps to close exemptions that allowed millions of tonnes of Russian steel to be imported despite sanctions.
Aug 2, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedEU naval force boards sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily
An Italian-led EU naval mission intercepted and boarded the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker Toa Payoh off the coast of Sicily on Sunday.
Aug 2, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedRussian Orthodox leader claims Soviet nuclear bomb was result of divine intervention
Patriarch Kirill claimed the development of the Soviet atomic bomb was guided by divine intervention to protect the nation from destruction.
Aug 2, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFIDE chooses Geneva to host upcoming world chess championship match
The International Chess Federation has selected Geneva to host the upcoming World Chess Championship match at the end of this year.
Aug 2, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedDeclassified recording details how double agent Kim Philby betrayed Western intelligence
Historical footage captures British double agent Kim Philby explaining to Stasi officers how he compromised Cold War secrets for the KGB.
Aug 1, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedPussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina issues warning to Europe regarding Russia
Pussy Riot co-founder Maria Alyokhina warned European nations about the Kremlin during an appearance at Ireland's Borris Festival.