Eastern Europe
Poland
Wanted Men Saga Highlights Post-Vote Turmoil in Poland
Tensions between rival political camps are still high in Warsaw after last month's Polish parliamentary election saw the defeat of the ruling conservative party.
Jan. 10, 2024
Ukraine
Belarus Building Military Camp 40 Kilometers From Ukrainian Border
The Belarusian Defense Ministry is building a new military camp in the Gomel region that’s currently defensive but could be an attack base targeting Ukraine if Minsk unites with Moscow politically.
Jan. 9, 2024
Moscow
‘Revenge for Kyivstar’ – Ukrainian Hacker Group Takes Down Moscow Internet Provider
A Ukrainian hacker group likely affiliated with Ukraine’s intelligence destroyed the servers of a Moscow-based internet provider and warned of another bigger attack in the coming days.
Jan. 9, 2024
Russia
Russia Says Will Do 'Everything' to Stop Shelling of Belgorod, Fails to Elaborate
Russia faces numerous challenges in the Belgorod region, not least the destruction of valuable military equipment after several Ukrainian special forces’ missions.
Jan. 9, 2024
US
US Man Held in Moscow on Drug Charges
Moscow is holding several American nationals on espionage and other charges, as tensions between Russia and the United States balloon over the conflict in Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2024
Russia
Treasure Trove of Classified Kremlin Info Uncovered by Ukrainian Intel, Doxed by Hackers
Ukraine’s military intelligence received 100 gigabytes of classified information from a Russian drone and electronic warfare manufacturer, and hackers doxed clients of Russia’s Alfa-Bank.
Jan. 9, 2024
Putin
Kremlin Rehabilitates Wagner Mercenaries
Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.
Jan. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
Four Dead in Ukraine as Russia Evacuates Hundreds from Border City
The Kremlin has tried to maintain the semblance of normalcy in Russia as it conducts its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but recent strikes in Belgorod have brought its war closer to home.
Jan. 8, 2024
Russia
Unrest in Moscow Suburbs Over Lack of Heating in Subzero Temperatures
Authorities have tried to quell protests with one resident lamenting that he “wished they’d brought back the heating as fast as they dispatched the cops.”
Jan. 8, 2024
Russia
New Video: Ukraine’s Special Forces Raided Russia’s Belgorod Region, Attacking an Enemy Platoon – HUR
Ukrainian military intelligence released a video showcasing what it said is the successful operation of special forces “inside enemy territory” – laying mines and attacking a Russian platoon.
Jan. 5, 2024
Ukraine
Polish Border with Ukraine Still Backed Up as Poles Continue Protest
Newly-elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has pledged to find a resolution to the protest, which has been ongoing since the beginning of November.
Jan. 2, 2024
Russia
Russian Pro-Peace Candidate, Barred from Vote, Will Create Own Party
Defiant new Russian democratic oppositionist, Yekaterina Duntsova, announced she wants to create a political party.
Dec. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine and Poland: Strong Military and Political Partners, Need Economic Reset – Kuleba
Kyiv and Warsaw are working to resolve the blockade of Polish transport companies, which has been ongoing since the beginning of November, Ukraine’s top diplomat said.
Dec. 27, 2023
Poland Calls on West to Rally Around Ukraine in Kyiv Visit
Emissary from new Polish government affirms in Kyiv Warsaw's continuing solidarity with Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
Migrants in Russia Served Draft Summons at Naturalization Ceremonies
In St. Petersburg, 11 migrants who just made their oaths to become Russian citizens were served draft summons on the spot in the Kremlin’s latest move to placate ultranationalist factions.
Dec. 23, 2023
Ukraine
With Much of Polish Border Blockaded, Ukraine and Moldova Simplify Border Crossings
The two countries fates are increasingly intertwined, as both have entered EU accession talks. Moldova has also announced plans to fully pull out of the Moscow-led CIS.
Dec. 22, 2023
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