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Europe
Elections could follow that bring in the hard right
3 min read
Almost half of Russia’s refineries have been hit by drones and missiles
6 min read
Andrej Babis, a populist billionaire, looks set to return after a term out of power
5 min read
Accusations of corruption and conflicts of interest seem not to hinder his campaign
Finland has something special that America wants
4 min read
They are acting as parliament has failed to do so
2 min read
Labour rules devised in the 20th century are hobbling Europe in the 21st
There is a real chance that power will fall into the hands of the extremes
Industrial bickering is putting the Future Combat Air System at risk
Briefing
It is hoping to sap support for Ukraine and highlight America’s ambivalence
12 min read
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, explores the intentions of Russia’s president
Russian election subversion fails to beat President Maia Sandu’s party
