Mihhail Salenkov

Europe News

New Russian law criminalises searching for content deemed 'extremist'

The changes represent Russia's latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

22/07/2025

Europe News

Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens

Baku has cancelled all Russian cultural events in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg, demanding justice.

30/06/2025

Ukraine

Maidan Square: 'A rather modest Ukrainian protest turned revolution'

November marked 10 years since the start of the Maidan revolution which ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych.

01/12/2023

Ukraine

Compassion fatigue: Is the West tired of war?

The US and its allies have provided financial and military aid to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began and promised to support the war-ravaged country for as long as is necessary but the Kremlin claims Western sympathy is in limited supply.

23/10/2023

World News

Schengen Zone: Are border controls making a comeback?

Some Schengen countries have resumed checks at internal European borders. They say it's necessary, given the ongoing migration crisis facing the EU. But what will this mean for Romania and Bulgaria, who have been waiting to join the Schengen Area more than 15 years?

02/10/2023

Business

The Global South: a unifying slogan or a new force?

The war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change. When it comes to major international events we often hear about the problems and challenges facing the Global South.

20/09/2023