Shares in Donald Trump’s media company soared as the firm made its formal debut on the stock market. Shares surged past $70 in early trade, giving the firm a market value of more than $9bn. They ended the day at about $58, still up more than 16%. The long-awaited moment will inject...
Germany’s interior minister has warned of new efforts by Moscow to sway public opinion. What is “hybrid warfare” — and how to counter it? The threat of Russia using cyberattacks, propaganda and other tactics to influence public opinion in Germany is real...
Kiev, London (25/3 – 50) Kiev is being bombed by the Russians, but despite the dangers the indiscriminate bombing brings, Ukrainians have their humor, and a bit of the “so what” attitude. Let’s call her Maria, because we don’t know her correct name and we don’t want to endanger the...
Russia’s war machine has shown remarkable stamina despite the hundreds of thousands of troops it is estimated to have lost in Ukraine. But under the hood, it may be less resilient than it looks. With its high oil export revenues, Russia has been able to replace its losses and...
For the first time Putin’s spokesperson Dimitry Peskov called the “special military operations” what it really is. A War. Pundits were quick to point out the linguistic difference between special military operation and armed conflict and war, but this is academic irrelevant with the daily...
