Posts Tagged: Soviet Union

Russia and the EU: Energy for Change

The recurring issue of gas supplies from Russia to Europe being cut has surfaced once again this winter, with Germany and Italy reporting significant reductions in the supply from Gazprom, the Russian owned energy company.

Russia and the EU: Energy for Change

The recurring issue of gas supplies from Russia to Europe being cut has surfaced once again this winter, with Germany and Italy reporting significant reductions in the supply from Gazprom, the Russian owned energy company.

Mourning a father of free Europe

A week long period of mourning has been taking place in the Czech Republic after the death of their former President Václav Havel on Sunday. As the flags over the European Institutions fly at half mast, emotional tributes have been

Mourning a father of free Europe

A week long period of mourning has been taking place in the Czech Republic after the death of their former President Václav Havel on Sunday. As the flags over the European Institutions fly at half mast, emotional tributes have been

Soviet legacies: Russian intelligence 20 years on

The feared KGB was disbanded 20 years ago this week. Is its replacement the FSB, just a new name? Since the days of the Cold War, the Russian Intelligence services have formed the base material for numerous allegations, some conspiracy

Soviet legacies: Russian intelligence 20 years on

The feared KGB was disbanded 20 years ago this week. Is its replacement the FSB, just a new name? Since the days of the Cold War, the Russian Intelligence services have formed the base material for numerous allegations, some conspiracy

Soviet Legacies: The Peace Dividend in Europe

The end of the Cold War saw European defence budgets slashed, but EU taxpayers are still paying for Cold War militaries.

Soviet Legacies: The Peace Dividend in Europe

The end of the Cold War saw European defence budgets slashed, but EU taxpayers are still paying for Cold War militaries.