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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 25, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October 25, 2025
Oct. 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘Not Wasting My Time’ – Trump Hints at Oil Pressure on China as Next Move After Scrapped Putin Summit, Sanctions
US President expresses “very disappointing” frustration with lack of peace progress in Russia-Ukraine war and hints a deal must be secured before meeting counterpart.
Oct. 25, 2025
Russia
Russian Defense Sector Shows ‘First Signs of Slowdown’ Since Invasion of Ukraine
Companies linked to the military stagnated or declined in September for the first time since 2022.
Oct. 25, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Hails ‘Historic’ Gripen Deal as Ukraine Secures 150 Fighter Jets Starting in 2026
Zelensky added that the Gripens are part of the broader security guarantees for Ukraine, forming an Air Force capable of fully protecting the nation’s skies.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine’s Frontline Strikes, Trump-Putin Call Fallout, and Europe’s Aid Slowdown
Welcome to “Summary of the Week” – your quick guide to the top headlines.
Oct. 25, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe’s Blind Spot: Social Media Is a Strategic Threat
Europe cannot claim true strategic autonomy while relying on foreign-controlled social media. It’s not just a tech issue – it’s existential. Europe must build, regulate, and defend its own platforms.
Oct. 25, 2025
Zelensky
Moscow’s War of Darkness: 770 Ballistic and 50+ Kinzhal Missiles Fired at Ukraine in 2025
Zelensky says Russia has launched 770 ballistic missiles this year as Budanov warns the Kremlin seeks a “total blackout” to pressure Ukraine’s most vulnerable citizens.
Oct. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Are Not Body Hunters, We’re Soul Seekers.’
As fear of direct war with Russia grows in Europe, Ukraine sees fresh victims daily. Volunteer group “Platsdarm,” led by Oleksii Yukov, brings the fallen home.
Oct. 25, 2025
Black Sea
OPINION: The North Caucasus as Europe’s Security Frontier
The Black Sea and Caucasus have moved from “borderland” to the structural spine of a new Eurasian order. What happens there in the next few years will determine Russia’s geopolitical status.
Oct. 25, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe Immobilized on CBR assets
Belgium is not helping by expecting Germany to foot the bill for Europe not using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Oct. 25, 2025
Energy
OPINION: The Secrets of Our Success
While Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries, causing long lines at gas stations, Ukraine’s entrepreneurial spirit gives hope of solutions to the problems caused by the enemies continued attacks on it
Oct. 25, 2025
UNESCO Director-General Condemns Killing of Ukrainian Journalists by Russia
UNESCO issued the following press release on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Oct. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Envoy Claims ‘Deal Close’ on War With US and Ukraine Despite Sanctions
Kremlin envoy claimed that Russia, the US, and Ukraine are nearing a diplomatic deal to end the war, even as Putin refuses concessions and new US sanctions take effect.
Oct. 25, 2025
Corruption
Former Georgian PM Garibashvili Charged With Money Laundering, Banned From Leaving Country
The investigation is seen as part of an orchestrated internal “clean-up” within the Georgian Dream party.
Oct. 25, 2025
Europe
Lithuania Shuts Belarus Border as Balloons Force Closure of Two Busiest Airports
Officials said “tens of balloons” had been spotted on the radar in Lithuanian skies, leading to the closure of both Vilnius and Kaunas airports.
Oct. 25, 2025
Corruption
ANALYSIS: Odesa Rudderless After Trukhanov’s Removal
Gen. Serhiy Lisak has been chosen to be the city’s new military administrator, but several legal issues prevent the immediate replacement of the deposed mayor.
Oct. 25, 2025
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