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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.
‘We’re Advancing at Colossal Cost’: Russian Senator Admits Ukraine Dominates Drone War, Front Stuck in Stalemate
Dmitry Rogozin, a senator representing the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, said Russian forces are advancing only “with enormous difficulty and at a colossal cost.”
Zapad 2025: Russia-Belarusian Military Drills Stoked Fears but Delivered Little Punch
Rather than being a show of force that would induce serious Western knee-trembling, Zapad, which ran from September 12-16, proved to be somewhat half-baked.
Russian Spy Drones Stalk NATO Supply Lines in Germany
In a growing threat to Ukraine’s lifeline, Russia has been launching drones over eastern Germany to observe Western logistics efforts to shore up Ukraine’s defense.
Poland Scores Points With Trump
Poland’s new conservative President Karol Nawrocki was received very well by Trump in Washington. Ukrainians are realizing that this relationship could benefit them as well.
‘Come to Moscow’ – Highlights of Putin’s Wednesday Statement on Ukraine
The Kremlin leader reiterated that he is not opposed, in theory, to meeting President Zelensky, but set conditions unlikely to be accepted by Kyiv – such as Zelensky traveling to Moscow.
‘For Me, Politics Is a National Liberation Struggle’ – Why Andriy Parubiy’s Murder Shook Ukraine
Former Speaker and National Security Council head Andriy Parubiy was shot in Lviv. Respected across the political spectrum, his death highlights Russia’s ongoing threat to Ukraine’s national figures.
Tianjin 2025 - Summit of Great Expectations and Limited Opportunities
SCO summit in Tianjin gathered top leaders and showcased China’s diplomacy, but revealed contradictions: China projects power, Russia masks weakness, India keeps distance.
Who’s In and Who’s Out of Ukraine’s ‘Reassurance Force’
No boots on the ground, but ‘boots in space,’” said one foreign minister. However, for a reassurance force to work, not every country can take that approach.
Why Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Is Now Criticizing Moscow
Azerbaijan’s president gave an interview in which he harshly criticized Russia. The shift represents a recalibration of his nation’s position toward Moscow.
Kitchen Debate 2.0? Deciphering Trump’s Cryptic Truth Social Update
Following an uncharacteristic update slamming Moscow’s invasion, the US president issued another update likening him and Putin to Nixon and Khrushchev – in a historic Cold War debate.
What Poland’s Absence from White House Talks Really Says
Is the absence of Polish leaders from the Washington talks a result of diplomatic confusion, deep internal conflict, or a deliberate political strategy?
Russian Capability to Hit Ukraine With Bomber-Launched Cruise Missiles Half What It Was Last Year
Ukraine’s daring Spiderweb Operation and Western sanctions are probably the big reasons, but Ukrainian strikes against Russian missile-manufacturing may have helped.
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