Eastern-Central Europe
Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats on Grounds of Espionage
Poland is expelling 45 Russian diplomats from the country on the suspicion of using their diplomatic position as a cover for espionage, according to a tweet by Polish Minister of the Interior Mariusz Kaminski on Wednesday, March 25.
Moldova Struggles with Influx of Ukrainian Refugees
About a month into the war between Russia and Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of migrants have entered Moldova, a small, poor, landlocked nation to the west of Ukraine.
Two Weeks into the War: The Civilian Toll in Ukraine
It has been two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. While many experts and close observers claim that Russia is failing to meet its targets and showing signs of weakness, the civilian population nevertheless suffers at the hands of the brutal conflict occurring around them.
European Union Agrees to Begin Examining Accession for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia
On March 7, the French Presidency of the European Union announced in a tweet that the 27 member nations of the bloc have “agreed to invite the European Commission to present an opinion on each of the applications for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
Russia Lays Siege to Major Ukrainian Seaports and Cities
It has been nine days since Russia invaded the territory, sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine. Russian troops advanced from the areas of two self-proclaimed republics, the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic, and Belarusian border, primarily aiming at Kharhiv and Kyiv.
Ukraine’s Neighbors Respond to the Russian Invasion on Ukraine
At approximately 5:50 am on Feb. 24, the Russian military invaded Ukraine. This is the first step of what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donbas, where he claimed to protect civilians and address the threat posed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Russia Invades Ukraine: As it Unfolded
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” with the aims of demilitarization and “denazification” in Ukraine, in an address to his nation.
Controversial Amendment to the Education Law Passes the Polish Parliament
On Feb. 9 the lower house of the Polish Parliament, Sejm, rejected the senate’s objection to an education law amendment colloquially known as “Lex Czarnek.”
Top European Court Rules in Favor of Suspending Funding for Rule of Law Violations
The European Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that it is within the right of the European Union to suspend funds to member states for rule of law violations.
Serbians Protest Against Lithium Mines near Statehood Day Ceremony
On Feb. 15, hundreds of Serbians protesting against lithium mining blocked several roads near a government building where Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was handing out government awards.
Slovakian Parliament Approves Defense Treaty with US Amidst Rising Russia-Ukraine Tensions
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, Slovakian lawmakers approved a defense treaty with the United States that has been a cause for controversy in the Eastern European country.
Montenegrin Government in Chaos after Ruling Coalition Collapses
On Feb. 7, the smallest bloc in the current ruling coalition, Black on White, along with many opposition parliament members sacked Aleksa Becic, the parliament speaker and bloc leader of Peace is Our Nation.