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Operation Matryoshka: Russia’s direct intrusion into Moldova’s parliamentary elections

On Sunday, September 28th 2025, Moldovans strengthened the pro-European camp of President Maia Sandu despite a massive campaign of Russian interference. The country had to mobilize significant resources to counter these manipulations.

October 10, 2025 - Théodore Donguy

Southern Europe: a soft target in Russia’s expanding hybrid war

Much has been said recently about the resilience of European states that face an imminent threat of Russian aggression. However, little attention has been paid to their Southern neighbours. Threatened with lapsing into complacency, these countries often present an easy target for Moscow and its influence campaigns.

July 8, 2025 - Hugo Blewett-Mundy Maksym Beznosiuk

Russia’s psychological operations in Georgia: a multifaceted strategy of control

Georgia remains a key target for Moscow’s hybrid operations. Combining some direct physical actions with influence campaigns, the Kremlin aims to convince the country that its presence and power are a natural state of affairs.

July 4, 2025 - Grigol Julukhidze

Russia’s hybrid war on NATO’s Eastern Flank quietly escalates

Since 2014, the Kremlin has steadily escalated its hybrid war on the West through subversion, sabotage and disinformation. The recent surge in attacks on NATO’s Eastern Flank, such as in Poland, Romania and the Baltic states, underscores the intensifying nature of these threats. These operations exploit legal and institutional gaps. The West must shift from passive deterrence to a more coordinated and assertive defence of its values and systems.

June 13, 2025 - Maksym Beznosiuk

Resisting foreign interference: Poland’s presidential election and the Russian challenge

During the months leading up to the June 1st presidential run-off in Poland, the government in Warsaw repeatedly warned of Russian disinformation and interference. But as the dust settled after the vote, a different picture began to emerge. Did Poland really face the threat it claimed – and has it passed the test?

June 10, 2025 - Agata Pyka

History rhymes: intellectual resistance and state repression in Georgia

Students and intellectuals have been at the forefront of the ongoing anti-government protests in Georgia. This reflects a long tradition of resistance that stretches back to the earliest days of the country’s modern history.

March 24, 2025 - Tamar Gamkrelidze

Baltic tensions rise as Russia’s “phantom fleet” strikes cables

As the threat of hybrid attacks in the Baltic Sea intensifies, NATO states are responding with Operation "Baltic Sentry".

February 26, 2025 - Théodore Donguy

Moldovan lessons in European integration

Moldova’s recent votes in favour of moving towards the EU were met with great approval across the bloc. Despite this, the situation in the country is far from clear cut at the moment. With ongoing Russian attempts to influence the country, there is still a long way to go if serious progress is to be made in bringing the country closer to Europe.

November 15, 2024 - Piotr Oleksy

Georgia, Moldova and Bulgaria are counting on Europe’s support to resist Russia and safeguard democracy

The region is currently experiencing a wave of elections that could prove pivotal for the future of various countries. If the West is to properly halt Russian designs concerning these events, it must offer a comprehensive plan to both political parties and civil society to strengthen and maintain democratic values in the area.

October 30, 2024 - Lika Kobeshavidze

How Russia exploits right-wing organizations and polarizes societies

An interview with Kacper Rękawek, senior fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism. Interviewer: Andrzej Kozłowski

ANDRZEJ KOZŁOWSKI: How is Russia exploiting far-right organizations in Europe?

KACPER RĘKAWEK: This process began over ten years ago and specifically after the 2012 protests in Moscow, when Russians gathered at Bolotnaya Square to express their disagreement with Putin’s third term as president. Having seen the protesters, who in large numbers were representatives of the urban middle class, the Russian authorities came to the conclusion that it was the liberals who were the main threat to the regime. Although these enemies were identified internally, the Kremlin decided to attack them abroad as well.

September 17, 2024 - Andrzej Kozłowski Kacper Rękawek

Voices from a changing Moldova

The Moldovan government has recently made an effort to move closer to the European Union. This has been particularly true following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As the country heads towards pivotal elections in the autumn, people across the country are trying to work out what is best for the future.

August 30, 2024 - Isabelle de Pommereau

Lukashenka does not want a war with NATO. Russia’s influence will not last forever

Interview with Artyom Shraibman, an independent Belarusian political scientist. Interviewer: Paulina Siegień.

May 25, 2024 - Artyom Shraibman Paulina Siegień

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