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Georgia’s ruling party claims victory as protests erupt in Tbilisi

Georgia’s ruling pro-Russian party Georgian Dream declared victory in local elections on Oct. 4, triggering mass protests in Tbilisi after opposition groups alleged fraud and boycotted the vote, Echo of the Caucasus reported.

5 October 2025, 01:45 PM

EU sanctions German couple for anti-Ukrainian activism

The European Union imposed sanctions against Elena Kolbasnikova and her husband Max Schlund—pro-Russian influence agents living in Germany—Reuters reported on May 20.

21 May 2025, 02:11 AM

SBU arrests five pro‑Russian agitators, including former MP’s associate

Ukraine’s SBU security service detained five pro‑Russian agitators who publicly supported Russian aggression against Ukraine and defended war crimes committed by the invading forces, the SBU announced on April 21.

21 April 2025, 09:48 PM

Russian influence behind fake Arizona election fraud video — US intelligence

Russian influence agents have circulated a fake video alleging presidential election fraud in Arizona, CNN reported on Nov. 5, citing U.S. intelligence.

5 November 2024, 08:03 PM

Hungary faces demotion in next European Commission over Russia ties

EU leaders are planning to give Hungary a lower position in the next European Commission (EC) due to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close ties with Russia and his stance on Ukraine, Politico reported, citing three diplomats on May 30.

30 May 2024, 01:53 PM

EU proposes to cancel visa-free regime and impose other sanctions on Georgia over law on 'foreign agents' - FT

EU insists on imposing sanctions against Georgia, including suspension of visa-free travel with the bloc, in response to the law on “foreign agents” that was drafted under influence of Russia, the Financial Times reported on May 22, citing sources.

22 May 2024, 05:44 PM

White House urges Georgian PMs: Do not override veto on ‘Foreign Agents’ bill

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson called on members of Georgia's parliament to “show courage” and not to override the veto on bill on transparency of foreign influence, which was imposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, Adrienne Watson wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2024, 03:49 PM

Germany investigates AfD politician suspected of laundering Russian money

Munich prosecutors are investigating a case of moneylaundering involving a politician from Germany’s far-right party AfD. Allegedly, the investigation pertains to Petr Bystron, as reported by DW on May 16.

17 May 2024, 01:21 AM

EU agrees to ban several Russian propaganda outlets

European Union ambassadors have agreed to ban the broadcasting of several Russia-controlled media outlets in the EU, RFE/RL correspondent Ricard Jozwiak reported via Twitter on May 15.

16 May 2024, 01:28 AM

Pro-Russian Georgian authorities furious over European Parliament's anti-'foreign agents' resolution

The Secretary General of Geogria's ruling Georgian Dream party, Kakha Kaladze, is fuming after the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning his party's law on "foreign agents", Georgia Online reported.

26 April 2024, 02:12 PM

Gagauzia governor accused of using Russian funds for political gain in Moldova

The Governor of Gagauzia, Evgenia Hutsul, and a senior official from Moldova's Shor party are set to face trial in Chisinau, Moldova's capital, NewsMaker reported on April 24.

25 April 2024, 11:39 AM

SBU and Czech counterintel expose pro-Russian influence network on MEPs linked to former Ukrainian oligarch

Czech counterintelligence has exposed a pro-Russian influence network on members of the European Parliament (EP) in Prague, linked to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's godfather and former Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk.

31 March 2024, 05:38 PM

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