Moscow accused of falsifying customs declarations, using deceptive shipping practices
Russia is “flagrantly violating” its agreements with the oil cartel OPEC by concealing the true amount of oil it is producing and selling, according to a new report that says the profits are funding Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Experts say GPS jamming or spoofing technology ‘chips away on the safety margins’
There are growing fears that Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of aging oil tankers, which it uses to bypass the Western price cap, poses a grave environmental threat. A new report from the Kyiv School of Economics warns that an oil spill is "only a matter of time." Henry Ridgwell has more.
Russian deserters hope French asylum decision will encourage others to flee
Thousands of Russians, including soldiers, have sought asylum in the West since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine — though only a few of their applications have been approved. This month, however, France allowed several Russian army deserters to enter to seek refugee status. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Spain insists Europe’s aging population needs controlled migration to boost its economy
Many European Union countries are calling for the bloc to clamp down on migration amid a surge in support for right-wing political parties. But Spain is bucking the trend — and insists Europe’s aging population needs controlled migration to boost its economy. Henry Ridgwell reports.
As the Republic of Georgia prepares to hold crucial elections on October 26, there are fears that the ruling Georgian Dream party may not easily give up power. As Henry Ridgwell reports from the capital, many civil society groups are mobilizing to ensure the election is free and fair.
We journey to Arizona to report on immigration, a top issue for American voters in this year's presidential election. We visit the Mexican side of the border to speak with migrants and accompany Border Patrol officers on their rounds. This week on The Inside Story: USAVOTES2024: Immigration.
More than 30 nongovernmental organizations aim to monitor every polling station for October 26 election
As the Republic of Georgia prepares for a crucial election on October 26, Russia’s influence looms over the vote. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Tbilisi, the former Soviet republic is struggling to carve out a new future aligned to the West as it tries to reconcile its troubled past.
Critics accuse ruling Georgian Dream party of stoking Soviet nostalgia
Georgia's October 26 election seen as choice between a future aligned with Russia or West
The republic of Georgia is preparing for a crucial election on October 26th, which is widely seen as a choice between a future aligned with the West or Russia. Western powers accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of a backsliding of democracy.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, ((eds.: pronounced ROO-tuh)) who took up the role this week, visited Ukraine Thursday and pledged to prioritize the alliance’s support for Kyiv. But Rutte faces daunting challenges in his new job, as Henry Ridgwell reports.
US election could prove pivotal in NATO's support for Kyiv
Austria’s Freedom Party, founded by former Nazis, wins election on ‘Fortress Austria’ platform
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