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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.
The Ghost of the Maidan: Political Turbulence Unfolds in Ukraine on the Anniversary of Two Revolutions
The corruption scandal involving people close to President Zelensky, and the unwillingness to make personnel changes in the highest echelons of power, remind many of the events of 12 or even 21 years ago. What do they have in common?
French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained
Five things you might not have known about the Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft, 100 of which the Ukrainian Air Force may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Energy Sector Embezzlement Amid Blackouts: Anti-Corruption Bureau Investigation – What We Know So Far
A new investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) may hit Zelensky’s political standing amid massive power outages and the possible escape abroad of one of the suspects.
Legal Shield for Foreign Fighters: Russia a Hideout for International Criminals?
Russia is planning to protect foreigners who join its military from extradition, making it a safe haven for criminals avoiding prosecution in their homeland and elsewhere.
Hungary’s Next Election May End Orbán’s Rule, But Not His System of Power
A poll in the last week of October showed Magyar’s Tisza party leading Fidesz by roughly 48 to 37%. But even if Orbán loses, the system he built is designed to outlast him.
Ukraine's Agentic Ambition: Building the World's First AI State Under Fire
At Kyiv's WINWIN Summit, government leaders and global tech giants unveiled a radical vision – turning wartime crisis into the foundation of an AI-powered economy.
Does Ukraine Have the Strength to Enter the EU by 2030?
Despite war and political headwinds, Ukraine’s new rail links, energy independence, and EU trade deal mark steady steps toward integration – though full membership remains distant.
Ukraine’s Bombardment of Russia – Not Just Oil Refineries, Warships Any More
Kyiv is messaging it wants blackouts across west and south Russia, and has launched dozens of drone strikes targeting the Russian power grid to start the process.
Pokrovsk and Kupyansk – a Turning Point for Russia or ‘Last-Minute Panic Before Winter’?
Mykola Bielieskov of the National Institute for Strategic Studies analyzes the war whose kinetic frontline is just one of many – and the outcome may depend on political will.
Ukraine’s $1.14 Billion EU Export Loss Cut to $253 Million After Reorientation, Economists Estimate
Independent research estimated high losses from lower access to the EU markets – but market reorientation is rapidly improving the situation, potentially averting tragedy.
Power Play in the Pacific: What to Expect From Trump’s Meeting With Xi
The future of the world’s geopolitical power balance is at stake when the US president and his Chinese counterpart meet in Seoul on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
Georgia’s Democracy Under Pressure: Ruling Party Seeks to Ban Three Opposition Parties
Analysts warn this could further consolidate the ruling party’s dominance and limit the opposition’s activity.
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