Russia’s Lavrov calls French diplomatic efforts ‘pathetic’ after Macron adviser’s Moscow visit – POLITICO

Two EU diplomats, granted anonymity to speak candidly about the delicate talks, confirmed to POLITICO that Bonne visited the Russian capital Tuesday to lay the groundwork for Putin and Macron to resume speaking with each other. The leaders have not spoken directly since shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. One of the […]

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Czechia’s Babiš faces accusations he didn’t fully cut ties to his agricultural empire – POLITICO

“This is not a spontaneous defense of democracy. It’s political theater,” he said, stressing that Agrofert is not receiving any subsidies until the trust is in effect. “You invented the conflict of interest because you’re incapable of beating me.” Lawmakers from Babiš’s ANO party have rallied behind him, rejecting assessments of unresolved conflicts of interest. […]

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Greek commander arrested – suspected of espionage

Feb 5, 2026, 6:05 p.mFeb 5, 2026, 6:05 p.m Greek soldiers during a parade in Thessaloniki. (Archive image, October 2025)Image: keystone An officer in the Greek armed forces has been arrested for suspected espionage. As the Greek General Staff announced, there is clear evidence of criminal offenses under the Military Penal Code. Accordingly, the accused […]

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