Eastern Europe
US
Kremlin: Russian Sailors Not Freed Despite US Assurances
Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov said two of the Russian sailors onboard an oil tanker captured by the US have not been released despite earlier US pledges.
Jan. 20, 2026
Ukraine
EU Unity Key in Greenland Crisis, Says Former US Envoy
As world leaders gather in Davos and EU capitals brace for US tariff threats, a former US Ambassador warns the Greenland crisis risks unraveling alliance unity – and handing Moscow a strategic gift.
Jan. 20, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Gazprom Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Serbia’s Oil Industry to Hungary’s MOL
The deal to acquire Russia’s majority holding in NIS, which owns Serbia’s sole refinery, is awaiting approval from the US sanctions office. The UAE is in talks to become a minority stakeholder.
Jan. 19, 2026
Belarus
Lukashenko Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Peace Council,’ Minsk Says
“The last dictator of Europe” is reportedly among those invited to join US President Donald Trump’s new “Peace Council” on Gaza, along with leaders of Russia and Hungary.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Poland Under Fire Over Handling of Ukrainian Comm Jamming Suspect
A scandal erupted in Poland after security services initially refused to take over a police-flagged case involving a man caught at Warsaw’s airport with a jamming device and suspected Moscow ties.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Silence from Washington Marks Latest US-Ukraine Negotiations in Miami
Kyiv’s delegation in the Florida talks has been speaking publicly about progress while the US remains quiet, leaving details scarce ahead of Davos consultations.
Jan. 19, 2026
NATO
Trump’s Arctic Sweetener: US Prepares ‘Puerto Rico Option’ and Century-Long Lease for Greenland, Sources Say
All roads lead to Davos as Trump prepares to take his “Greenland obsession” global this week, armed with a 99-year lease proposal and multi-billion dollar tariff threats.
Jan. 19, 2026
Trump
Slovakia’s Fico Hails Nuclear Energy Deal After Trump Meeting
Fico said the two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and energy, among other issues, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Saturday.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin Sacks Formerly Favored General for ‘Meatgrinder’ Assaults
Sukhrab Akhmedov’s career had been outstanding, but his preferred tactic of trading Russian soldier lives for not much ground caught up with him. He also got a lot of North Koreans killed.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
From Washington to Tehran: ‘Ayatollah Must Go’ Says Trump as Iranians Demand Action
As Tehran kills protesters, exiled Iranians – and Ukraine supporters – press the White House to “keep its promise” and act.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky’s A-Team to Arrive in Miami as Trump Tightens Screws Ahead of Davos
High-stakes talks could secure guarantees and an $800 billion rebuilding pact – or unravel under a Trump White House’s push for speed.
Jan. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Putin’s Global Attrition: How Russia Is Losing Friends, Allies, Credibility
From Latin America to the Sahel, experts say Moscow’s muted interventions and unkept promises are eroding its influence – and even loyal partners are reconsidering ties.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘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.
Jan. 16, 2026
Russia
‘Pressure, Not Patience’ – US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Sink Putin’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
Bipartisan Helsinki Commission leaders press the administration to match EU action against Russia’s oil-smuggling armada, arguing the ships bankroll the war and threaten global security.
Jan. 16, 2026
Putin
Putin to Brief Foreign Envoys on Moscow’s Foreign Policy
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin will address foreign ambassadors on Thursday, including representatives from several Western countries.
Jan. 15, 2026
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