Europe & Eurasia

North Korean troops are in Russia. Here’s why.

By Atlantic Council

The United States has confirmed that North Korean troops are in Russia to aid the Kremlin in its war on Ukraine. Atlantic Council experts share their insights.

Balancing a culture of secrecy and collaboration: Information sharing with hostage families

By Liz Cathcart

US policies enshrine a requirement for intelligence sharing between the US government and hostage families.

Christine Lagarde on European competitiveness, US tariffs, and creating a digital euro 

By Daniel Hojnacki

The European Central Bank president discussed the European Union’s ambitions for becoming more competitive and modernizing its payments systems.

Christine Lagarde’s message to the United States: Trade barriers and restrictions hold back prosperity

Lagarde joined the Atlantic Council to discuss Europe’s economic challenges and the path forward during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.

Russia is directly and indirectly meddling in Georgia’s upcoming election

By Eto Buziashvili

In parliamentary elections on October 26, Georgians will face a choice between a pro-Western political opposition and the Kremlin-friendly ruling party.

Ukrainian journalist who exposed Russian occupation dies in Kremlin captivity

By Mercedes Sapuppo

The death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna in Kremlin custody serves as a chilling reminder of the war crimes being committed throughout Russian-occupied Ukraine, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.