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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.
Trade Deal by Tweet: Why US-India ‘Breakthrough’ Is Still Unproven
While Washington and New Delhi are celebrating the announcement of a trade deal, the devil in the details is raising its voice to throw shade on what is effectively a statement of intent.
Russian Missile Bombardment Exploits Ukraine Air Defense Ammo Shortages
A big reason Ukraine’s heating and power grid is getting so beat up is that air defenses used to be able to shoot down lots of Russian cruise missiles, but now not so much, the numbers show.
Ukraine’s Energy System Faces ‘Hardest Period of the War,’ Analyst Warns
A cascading power failure over the weekend forced emergency outages in parts of Kyiv, even as Moscow publicly floated an “energy ceasefire.”
Yulia Tymoshenko: The Political Oscillation of Ukraine’s Best-Known Woman Politician
Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine’s first female prime minister and twice political prisoner, remains an experienced but divisive politician. Currently under pressure, what are her prospects for a comeback?
Orbán’s Weapon: How Ukraine Became Hungary’s Election Battleground
With Hungary’s election looming and his party trailing, Viktor Orbán is turning Ukraine into a campaign weapon, framing the vote as a choice between “war and peace.”
Beyond Tariffs: The Strategic Stakes of the India-EU Trade Accord
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is an attempt by the EU to diversify by tap
Protests in Iran: Another Setback for the Kremlin?
The loss of Iran would deal Russia a primarily political rather than economic setback, and not halt its war against Ukraine.
‘We Are Not at War With Russia’ – Italy Repeats It Won’t Send Troops to Ukraine. However…
Rome continues its 80-year tradition of straddling the line between superpowers and carefully navigating its international political policy of “cerchiobottismo.”
Trump Lambasts Europe, Calls Denmark ‘Ungrateful,’ Seeks Greenland at Davos
Trump’s push to annex Greenland dominated an event meant to project unity, as he touted US achievements to suggest Europe owes Washington – while ruling out military action. For now.
Berlin’s India Hedge: Trade, Defense, Stability
Merz’s visit to India is also meant to send a signal: Europe’s largest economy will team up with the G20’s fastest-growing economy to circumvent Trump and China.
Battleground Budapest: Hungary’s Election Will Expose US, EU And Russia Power Clash
Hungary’s parliamentary election has been set for 12 April 2026, and the governing nationalist Fidesz party has launched its campaign.
‘Shortfall Blew Past Expectations’ – Russian Oil-and-Gas Revenue Hits Lowest Since 2020
Sanctions aside, the biggest foes of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are the cost of oil per barrel and the value of the ruble itself.
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