The export of Western luxury cars to Russia is banned. However, expensive cars made in Europe continue to find their way to wealthy customers. The investigative portal "Systema" has uncovered the convoluted trade routes. An exclusive report by Dmitry Sukharev on dubious middlemen and their proximity to power.
By Redaktion Table
There had been a fierce dispute over the agreement in recent days because Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had initially refused to sign it. The media are now reporting that an agreement has been reached.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission wants to reduce dependence on agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and Belarus and further weaken Russia's war economy. "These tariffs are carefully calibrated," says the Brussels authority.
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Anyone who wants to understand what is happening in Eastern Europe and why Russia is waging war against Ukraine cannot ignore the expertise of Eastern European Studies. Unfortunately, however, demand for it is ebbing – and the number of professorships in this field is falling.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas are calling for significantly higher defense spending against the backdrop of the threat posed by Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The NATO states around the Baltic Sea are discussing how they should respond to the latest suspected acts of sabotage. New technologies are also to be used to improve surveillance.
By Redaktion Table
With FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, Austria could have an ultra-right head of government. Who is the man who wants to be the "people's chancellor", but for whom not even his own voters are enthusiastic?
By Lukas Bayer
Prime Minister Tusk plans to strengthen European defense, ramp up arms production, and tighten sanctions against Russia during the Polish Council Presidency, which began on Jan. 1.
By Maximilian Stascheit
Putin appeared confident at his annual press conference. China and Russia continue to stand together, the Kremlin leader said. Brussels, meanwhile, is holding back on criticizing China at the EU summit.
By Fabian Peltsch
EU Council President António Costa and Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas begin their term of office with a symbolically important visit to Kyiv. They want to make rapid progress with the accession negotiations, said Costa.
By Redaktion Table
