CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
47 stories
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Babiš's advisor Vachatová defends Putin and the Russian elections

Babiš's advisor, Vachatová, has expressed support for Putin and the legitimacy of Russian elections, which raises questions about Czech political alignments and perspectives on international affairs.

Mar 15 • 09:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: ANC, Elections and the Shadow of Russian Influence

The article investigates the influence of Russian operatives on South Africa's ANC party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 13 • 16:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Secret campaign, Kremlin agency and GRU. Is Russia interfering in the elections in Hungary?

A secret internet campaign, approved by the Kremlin, is reportedly being conducted by Russian political strategists to support Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Mar 12 • 13:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Multiple sources report Russian interference in the Hungarian campaign, according to the Financial Times using local influencers

There are allegations that Russia is interfering in the Hungarian elections to support the Fidesz party, with claims of a disinformation campaign aimed at keeping Viktor Orbán in power.

Mar 11 • 17:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Influence operation revealed in Hungary - Russian agents in Budapest

A Russian influence operation has been revealed in Hungary, involving agents in Budapest ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 11 • 11:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Russian support plan for Orbán

Russia has launched a campaign to assist Viktor Orbán in winning the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary, provoking outrage from the Hungarian opposition.

Mar 11 • 07:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Orbán calls on the EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russia's energy sector amid rising fuel prices ahead of parliamentary elections.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Przemysław Czarnek's Controversial Words. Russian Media Went Wild with Delight

Przemysław Czarnek, announced as PiS's candidate for Prime Minister in the 2027 elections, sparked controversy due to his harsh criticism of Donald Tusk and remarks about Ukraine.

Mar 8 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hungarian opposition leader accused Russia of intervening in elections - "Agents have arrived in Budapest for weeks"

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar alleges Russian intelligence agents are intervening in the upcoming April elections to influence the outcome.

Mar 7 • 19:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Dirty campaign in Hungary? Opposition warns of Russian agents

The Czech opposition expresses concerns about the influence of Russian agents in a campaign in Hungary.

Mar 7 • 17:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Hungarian opposition leader alleges Russian intelligence services are meddling in election

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar accuses Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of inviting Russian military intelligence to influence the upcoming elections.

Mar 7 • 13:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russian spies operate in Hungary and want to influence the elections in favor of Orbán, claims opposition leader

The opposition leader in Hungary has alleged that Russian spies are attempting to sway upcoming elections to benefit Prime Minister Orbán.

Mar 7 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel Targeted by Russian-Linked Interference Operation

Paris candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel is facing a digital interference operation linked to a Russian group, according to Viginum, which combats online manipulation.

Mar 6 • 15:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Frohnmaier allegedly employed pro-Russian staff longer than previously known

Markus Frohnmaier, the AfD candidate for the Baden-Württemberg state election, is under scrutiny for employing a pro-Russian associate longer than initially disclosed.

Mar 6 • 12:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Moscow, the President of the Central African Republic praises Russian contributions to the general elections

The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, acknowledges Russia's support for the country's recent general elections during a visit to Moscow where he met with Vladimir Putin.

Mar 6 • 12:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia sending election operatives to Hungary to prop up Orban, media reports

Russian operatives are allegedly being sent to Hungary to assist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the upcoming elections amidst rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine.

Mar 6 • 08:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Danish Security Police: Russian Electoral Influence Likely

The Danish Security Police indicate that it is very likely that Russia will launch targeted influence campaigns against Denmark ahead of its upcoming elections.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Putin's 'Dictatorial Walk' in Russian Elections: Wins with 87% of the Votes

Vladimir Putin secured another six years as president of Russia, winning 87% of the votes in an election that many observers deemed predetermined.

Feb 27 • 03:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Orban's election campaign strategy — blackmail EU, Ukraine over Russian oil and hope for a fight

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent letters to the EU and Ukraine reveal a campaign focused on domestic political messaging, utilizing threats related to Russian oil to appeal to voters ahead of elections.

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Orban Sends Soldiers to Protect Energy Facilities: What Ukraine and Elections Have to Do with It

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of deliberately blocking Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, while Ukraine denies these allegations and claims Russia has attacked the pipeline.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is trying to get re-elected by spreading anti-Ukrainian messages

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is conducting an aggressive media campaign filled with misinformation, urging Hungarians to withdraw support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic News Filter: The Russian Economy is Suffering After Four Years of War, but This Will Not Stop Putin

The article discusses the challenges facing the Russian economy after four years of war while highlighting the political maneuvering of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico as he prepares for upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 05:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Russians mistakenly hope for leader who will pander to Putin after Ukraine’s elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russians have an erroneous belief that a pro-Russian leader will emerge in Ukraine following upcoming elections.

Feb 24 • 20:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU plans permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian election

The European Commission intends to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports shortly after Hungary's parliamentary elections to avoid influencing the electoral campaign.

Feb 24 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Commission: Towards a permanent ban on the import of Russian oil – How it will avoid a blockage from Hungary – Slovakia

The European Commission plans to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports on April 15, three days after the Hungarian elections, aiming to avoid influencing the electoral process.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Lūsi comments: We have more! Where, Aleksey?

The Latvian political party 'Stabilitātei' faced a significant split in its parliamentary faction, losing seven of its eleven members, suggesting a potential decrease in representation for Russian parties in future elections.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

How the Kremlin Creates a 'Zombie' Russia: Even Children Know How to Vote in Elections

A Kremlin official asserts that Russian children are indoctrinated with the 'right values' by the age of eight amid concerns of foreign influence on identity.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Media: Kremlin-loyal media are 'preparing' Russian citizens for the upcoming State Duma elections in September

Kremlin-affiliated media are actively disseminating propaganda in preparation for the State Duma elections scheduled for September, as revealed by sources from Russian news portals.

Feb 20 • 07:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Professor: This Could Happen if Elections Were Held in Ukraine – "Catastrophic Situation"

A Finnish political historian warns that elections in Ukraine could only be conducted after a significant ceasefire and poses serious risks of Russian interference.

Feb 19 • 18:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Almost a year after the elections, a pro-Russian German party challenges the results of the Bundestag elections

The pro-Russian left-wing extremist party 'Social Union of Economic Justice' has challenged the results of the Bundestag elections nearly a year after they took place, claiming they narrowly missed the threshold for representation.

Feb 18 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: The humble vegetable whose price enrages Russians

The price of cucumbers, a staple in Russian cuisine, has suddenly surged, causing consumer outrage amid ongoing war conditions.

Feb 17 • 15:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Russian opposition supports proposal to limit voting rights in local elections for Russians and Belarusians

Russian opposition figures in Lithuania endorse a proposal to restrict voting rights in local elections for Russians and Belarusians with permanent residency.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Voting for the dictator's future "elections" in Russia has been zombifying since childhood

The Russian presidential administration is investigating children's content consumption from the age of eight to ensure they support Vladimir Putin in future elections.

Feb 14 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine-Russia War - Today's News: Zelensky Says, 'Give Us Two Months' Truce and We Will Hold Elections'

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for a two-month truce to facilitate elections, while emphasizing resilience against Russian aggression amid ongoing drone attacks.

Feb 14 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

German intelligence chief warns of Russian threat during federal state elections

The chief of German foreign intelligence has warned that Russia plans to conduct hybrid attacks during high-stakes federal state elections this year.

Feb 14 • 00:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Sex, drugs, and blackmail. They are coming after me in a Russian style, warns Orbán's rival ahead of the elections

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar claims he is the target of a blackmail campaign involving secretly recorded intimate footage, just ahead of the April elections.

Feb 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine-Russia War - News Today. Moscow Blocks WhatsApp: 'Meta Must Comply with Our Laws'

Moscow has confirmed the blocking of WhatsApp, demanding that Meta comply with Russian laws, while Ukraine plans potential elections amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 12 • 05:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukraine will hold elections only when the security situation allows, says a high-ranking Kyiv official

A high-ranking official from Kyiv has indicated that Ukraine will conduct elections as soon as the security situation permits, amidst ongoing Russian aggression.

Feb 11 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine-Russia War, today's news. Zelensky will announce elections and a peace referendum on February 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to announce elections and a referendum on peace agreements by February 24, while Russian forces advance in Donetsk amidst intense fighting.

Feb 11 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Loyal Lithuanian residents or a security threat? Debate in the Parliament regarding the ban on Russians and Belarusians

Lithuanian conservatives are proposing to restrict or ban citizens from non-EU and non-NATO countries from participating in municipal elections to prevent Russian and Belarusian citizens from voting or being elected in local councils.

Feb 8 • 17:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Bridikis: Proposal to prohibit Russian and Belarusian citizens from voting in elections – a matter of political discussion

R. Bridikis commented on the proposal to prevent Russian and Belarusian citizens from voting, stating it is a political discussion matter best suited for decision-makers to evaluate.

Feb 6 • 08:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Orbán's Case with the Roma Complicates Fidesz's Campaign (66 Days to the Election)

Viktor Orbán is fighting for the votes of the Roma community as Fidesz navigates challenges including Russian interference and declining public support.

Feb 5 • 15:21 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
Crime & Justice

Police Raids Target Russian Communist Party Members in Altai Region

Police in the Altai region of Siberia conducted raids on the local Communist Party branch, arresting lawmakers amid accusations of embezzlement, which party officials claim is political pressure ahead of elections.

Feb 5 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Boris Nadezhdin, Russian Opponent: "For Putin, the only end to the war is Ukraine's capitulation"

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin claims that for Vladimir Putin, the sole objective of the war is for Ukraine to surrender, while he himself navigates political challenges ahead of the 2024 elections.

Feb 5 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Elections in the Central African Republic: An African Election Victory in the Russian Style

President Touadéra has been re-elected for a third term with his best result yet, significantly supported by Russian Wagner fighters.

Jan 6 • 17:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Help!

This year households will feel the affordability of Russian gas, which they cannot forgo, while addressing direct assistance to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices ahead of next year's elections.

Jan 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The West must understand that Russia has the upper hand in the war, says Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the West needs to acknowledge Russia's military advantage in the ongoing conflict while also criticizing Washington's support for new elections in Ukraine.

Dec 30 • 13:50 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.