#Ukraine’s government wants to restore the country’s frontier to where it was before #Russia launched its first invasion more than a decade ago. Here is a look at Ukraine’s borders and Russia’s advances into its territory. More:

As things stand, both the federal election in #Germany at the end of February and #Romania’s presidential rerun in May remain highly vulnerable to #Russia’s malign influence.

“In a way, we find ourselves in an absurd situation where, now that there is momentum in the EU favouring strategic enlargement, the government in #Serbia and some other countries in the region still do not want to believe that this is possible.”

RT @BalkanInsight: Two Russian drones fell on Romanian territory on the night of February 13 during a massive attack on Ukraine. Their expl…

The incoming #Kosovo government faces major challenges, especially the stalled progress in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, which has directly impacted the country’s efforts to join international organizations and secure new diplomatic recognitions.

"If the protests fail, #Serbia will not continue with business as usual, but the regime will become more authoritarian and citizens’ distrust will not disappear. Thus, the stability which motivates EU passivity is completely elusive."

‘Our resilience is incredible - I don't think, #Bosnia will ever fall apart. It is not Yugoslavia, after all. Bosnia is a one thousand year old entity, we have history, heritage, high culture - amazing music, food, and people’.

Amid all discussions and rumors concerning negotiations and several versions of peace deals, it appears that certain world leaders and their diplomatic staff forgot something. Oh, right - to #StandWithUkraine!!

Intrusive video and audio surveillance equipment can easily be bought by the public in #Serbia, and absent regulations governing sales, purchase and use, it means anyone can spy on anyone.

How could DJ Trump’s second presidency shape US foreign policy & its impact on the #WesternBalkans? Through the lens of foreign policy analysis, prof. Fenko explores the interplay between Trump’s leadership style, domestic politics & global power dynamics.

"People in #Serbia are tired of watching their president repeat the same statements on television. They’ve had enough. They want the rule of law and transparency. They are fighting for their future and their country. We should be proud."

#Ukraine's parliament has given the green light for the acquisition of two nuclear reactors initially intended for #Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) . These reactors are set to be used at the Khmelnytskyi nuclear facility.

“I do have the feeling that #enlargement has become that dossier on which the #EU has do deliver, either because we made all these commitments and promises in Thessaloniki, or because now we have Putin and Trump.”

After years of political stability & the completion of its first full four-year parliamentary mandate since independence, #Kosovo now faces a period of uncertainty. The 2025 parliamentary elections have left #Europe’s youngest country in a state of limbo.

People in the SE Europe believe that the fight against corruption has taken a downturn this year, except in #Kosovo & #Albania, according to watchdog organisation Transparency International, which presented its latest global Corruption Perceptions Index.

"For the last 10 years, since the accession negotiations opened in 2014, #Serbia has managed to get formally closer to EU membership while effectively moving away from EU standards and rules."

#Serbia's Government has notified Serbian embassies in EU - it "acknowledges that the students’ demands are justified, well-founded, and important" and states that "the Government of Serbia has fulfilled all their demands”. I need a pinch of salt...

The political turmoil has already tarnished #Romania’s reputation as a steadfast #NATO ally, which shares the alliance’s longest border with #Ukraine and is home to a massive planned military base near the #BlackSea.

5. An opportunity for the birth of a new first-rate national political leader, Ilie Bolojan (current Senate Speaker). Let's see if he can prove himself....!

3. An escape valve for tensions in society that allows Romanians to cool off and analyze the situation with a clear mind, unpolluted by frustrations and nonsense, the future of #Romania, beyond the accumulation of tension bordering on revolt.