A Russian-linked bot network has intensified disinformation in Germany, deploying fake media to influence voter sentiment ahead of September regional elections.
Russia’s July oil and gas revenues are expected to rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global oil prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a weaker year-to-date performance.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, reflecting improved diplomatic ties and political prisoner releases.
Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% increase amid NATO efforts to boost European military spending.
Germany's 2027 budget plan raises spending by 6% and borrowing to €118.7 billion, with defense funding up 32.7% amid security concerns over Russia.
Poland deported 11 individuals accused of recruiting protesters among Ukrainian refugees using funds from Russia, highlighting ongoing concerns over Russian interference.
EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.
Finnish authorities have seized €3.7 million of Russian assets to enforce Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration award tied to Crimea expropriations.
Rheinmetall signs a €5.7 billion arms deal with Romania, funded by the EU’s Security Action for Europe program, marking a significant boost in European defense procurement.
Poland has secured a €43.7 billion EU loan to modernize its military under the SAFE program, despite presidential veto and concerns over long-term repayment.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been granted early parole in the 2012 campaign finance overspending case, easing his sentence conditions amid ongoing legal challenges.
Munich's ifo warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars and potential retaliatory duties could push Germany into recession by 2026, escalating trade tensions amid political disputes.