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Juri Rescheto

Specialized in covering developments in Russia, the Baltics, and the Caucasus

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DW | Fokus Europa | Insel vor Estland fürchtet möglichen Angriff Russlands

DW | Fokus Europa | Insel vor Estland fürchtet möglichen Angriff Russlands

Estonians on island concerned about Russia's proximity

NATO is conducting training exercises in the Baltic Sea for a potential Russian attack.

High-angle view of a teenager in a drone factory pushing a drone on a wheeled pedestal

High-angle view of a teenager in a drone factory pushing a drone on a wheeled pedestal

Report: Child labor used to build Russian drones

Research by independent Russian reporters claims to prove that teenagers are involved in drone production.

A concrete monument shaped like a UFO lit up at night

A concrete monument shaped like a UFO lit up at night

What do UFOs, communism and Bulgaria have in common?

A huge monument built by the Communist Party holds a special place in the hearts of many Bulgarians.

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Soldiers with weapons drawn on the coastline of the Estonian island of Hiiumaa

Soldiers with weapons drawn on the coastline of the Estonian island of Hiiumaa

How Estonians are managing the threat of a Russian invasion

How Estonians are managing the threat of a Russian invasion

Despite warnings Russia may some day invade Scandinavia and the Baltic states, Estonians don't want to live in fear.

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyev. Picture provided by Russia's state-controlled TASS news agency

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyev. Picture provided by Russia's state-controlled TASS news agency

How did Putin supporters react to the White House talks?

How did Putin supporters react to the White House talks?

Russian commentators voiced their distaste for recent efforts by Western nations to show solidarity with Ukraine.

Pink soup in a soup plate and on a spoon

Pink soup in a soup plate and on a spoon

Lithuania's saltibarsciai soup is pretty in pink

Lithuania's saltibarsciai soup is pretty in pink

Bright pink and refreshing, the cold beet soup saltibarsciai has its own festival in Lithuania. But who created it?

Putin (left) and Aliyev, both in black suits and dark ties, seated at a dinner table in front of several dishes of food. Putin is glancing at Aliyev, who is speaking.

Putin (left) and Aliyev, both in black suits and dark ties, seated at a dinner table in front of several dishes of food. Putin is glancing at Aliyev, who is speaking.

Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?

Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?

Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025

New Russian messaging app raises online monitoring fears

New Russian messaging app raises online monitoring fears

The government hopes it will replace other apps, but critics fear it will be used to monitor citizens.

Ukrainian military members of the State Border Guard Pomsta Brigade perform a test flight of a Vampire hexacopter drone prior to their mission, in the Donetsk region, on March 19, 2025.

Ukrainian military members of the State Border Guard Pomsta Brigade perform a test flight of a Vampire hexacopter drone prior to their mission, in the Donetsk region, on March 19, 2025.

Ukrainian drones damage more than Russian aircraft

Ukrainian drones damage more than Russian aircraft

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian long-range bombers are a major blow to Russian morale.

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