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Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
Poland Winning the Argument about 1943 but Losing the Fight for 2026
Warsaw’s reaction to Ukraine honoring the UPA is threatening its leadership role at the upcoming Gdańsk Recovery Conference and marginalizing it from crucial European security talks.
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Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
Poland Winning the Argument about 1943 but Losing the Fight for 2026
Warsaw’s reaction to Ukraine honoring the UPA is threatening its leadership role at the upcoming Gdańsk Recovery Conference and marginalizing it from crucial European security talks.
‘Toothless’ Diplomacy: Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Meets Putin’s Unflinching Reality
With Putin bombing as European leaders convene in Washington, experts warn that the US president’s diplomatic push is being outmaneuvered by the Kremlin.
Expert Analysis of Trump–Zelensky Meeting
Analysts in Washington are watching closely as US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for high-stakes talks, marked by both cautious optimism and underlying tension.
Kremlin’s War Dogs in Alaska – Meet the Kremlin Delegation Driving Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit
As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, the Kremlin’s delegation reveals Moscow’s real agenda: sanctions deals, war financing, and propaganda – not peace. Here’s who’s at the table.
Will 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hurt Russia? ‘Not Enough’ Analysts Say
The EU’s 18th Russia sanctions are its toughest yet, but key banks seem minor, many shadow fleet tankers unnamed, and the oil price cap enforcement remains unclear.
‘Territory Swap’? Map of Ukraine and Russia’s Control, Region by Region
If Kyiv and Moscow accept Trump’s so-called land swaps, here’s how much territory each controls as of Tuesday – three days before the talks.
Fierce Pokrovsk Battles Grind On, No Quick End in Sight
As Russian forces near the city, after more than 16 months of relentless attacking, they could spend another year and tens of thousands of lives advancing further.
Ukrainian Drones Targeting Russian State Railways, Impact Summer Holiday Travelers
Ukraine attacks on critical stretches of the Volgograd-Rostov-Donetsk rail line - a main logistics artery for Russia’s Donbas offensive – are also catching tourists on the way to the beach.
Unfinished History: Volhynia Dispute Threatens Polish-Ukrainian Partnership
Polish-Ukrainian relations are being put to the test over the unresolved historical dispute surrounding Volhynia – a topic that could have lasting consequences for the future of the partnership.
Putin’s Economic Façade Cracks as Debt and War Costs Rise
Russian officials insist the economy is stable – but growing bank failures, labor shortages, and Ukrainian drone strikes suggest otherwise.
Azeri and Armenian Leaders Meet: Is Peace in South Caucasus Still Possible?
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan met in Abu Dhabi in an attempt break through the impasse in peace negotiations. The countries have been at war on and off for decades.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Extend Into 2026, Leaving Kyiv Looking for Funds, KSE Economists Warn
If Russia’s war in Ukraine prolongs into 2026, Kyiv’s defense funds may be $18B short. Economists expected the war to end in 2025 and policy makers have no new financing plans. The clock is ticking.
Donetsk Inferno: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Obliterate Russian War Plans
Russia’s planned offensive against Pokrovsk was intended to be the crowning achievement of Russia’s vaunted “summer offensive.” But like most Russian plans, it came up short.
ANALYSIS: Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
June 16, 2026