Russia
Timur Ivanov, the wealthy top-ranking official considered a close confidant of his boss Sergei Shoigu, is accused of accepting bribes. Commentators speculate on what is behind the affair.
Apr. 26, 2024
Europe
The politicians allegedly benefited directly from promoting Moscow in European media. Some accused say it’s really left-wing Europe Big Brother trying to undermine popular right-wing politicians.
Apr. 2, 2024
Germany
A major Czech newspaper reported Moscow may have been buying pro-Russia speeches and votes from EU politicians elected in Germany, France, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Hungary.
Mar. 29, 2024
As Russia’s farcical elections come to a conclusion and the strongman in Moscow basks in his ineluctable victory, Americans itching for something similar should be reminded of where strongmen lead.
Mar. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
June to July 2022 – the horrors of torture, murder and mass graves revealed
Feb. 28, 2024
Putin
Human rights activists talk of the opposition figure, who survived a poisoning attempt in 2020, having been murdered. For the press, the ramifications of Navalny's death go far beyond his own fate.
Feb. 20, 2024
Europe
Zelensky travels to France and Germany; AI-made video created rumors of Macron assassination plot; FBI informant arrested for lying about Biden dealings in Kyiv; Moscow sends elite units to Avdiivka.
Feb. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
A recent incident in a part of Ukraine as far from the front as possible highlights the frustration and madness that the Russian invasion has been fomenting.
Dec. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Another soldier claimed commanders are taking bribes so they are not sent to the hottest areas of fighting on the front lines.
Dec. 8, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine is one of Eastern Europe’s leading tech hubs, and that tech expertise is now taking the fight to the frontline against corruption.
Dec. 8, 2023
Ukraine
The set of new initiatives includes the introduction of an electronic excise tax and a service for the customs clearance of cars through the "Diia" app.
Dec. 7, 2023
Ukraine
Authorities in Kyiv have identified four judges in a bribery case where a bribe was proposed to the defendant in exchange for a favorable court decision in an ongoing case.
Nov. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
To implement the changes, the Ukrainian army will collaborate with two of the country's largest recruitment companies.
Nov. 28, 2023
Revolution of Dignity
Ten years ago today, young Ukrainians began protests in favor of a European orientation for their country.
Nov. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian missile hits civilian ship; US Republican hopefuls sound off on Ukraine; Moscow’s forces claim to be within 400 meters of Avdiivka; AFU stands its ground by banks of the Dnipro River
Nov. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
In NATO armies, logisticians would just buy warm stuff and deliver it. In the Ukrainian military, winter preparation is a lot more hands on and creative.
Oct. 17, 2023
Ukraine
Representatives of the European Commission led by EU top diplomat Josep Borrell met with Ukrainian parliamentarians in early October to discuss Kyiv's progress in implementing reforms.
Oct. 6, 2023