Eastern Europe
US
Trump Envoy Witkoff to Visit Russia ‘Soon,’ Putin Envoy Says
US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Russia in the near future, according to Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
May 20, 2026
Russia
Su-57 Two-Seat Variant Successfully Tested in Flight, Russia Claims
The patent of the two-seat version was registered in 2023, but the latest comments from the plane’s manufacturer confirm it’s intended for exports.
May 19, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Zvyagintsev Sets Film Amid ‘Disaster’ Ukraine War
Asked how the film might be viewed by Russians who watch pirated copies or use VPNs to get around internet censorship rules, Zvyagintsev said he expected many to understand his views.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
China Reportedly Trained Around 200 Russian Troops – Some Deployed to Ukraine
Reuters, citing its European intelligence sources, said China helped train around 200 Russian soldiers, with some having been subsequently deployed in Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Xi Told Trump Putin May ‘Regret’ War on Ukraine, US President Targeted ICC
Xi Jinping reportedly told Trump that Putin may regret invading Ukraine, as talks in Beijing also touched on cooperation against the ICC.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Senators Say Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Is ‘Gift to Putin’
Senators Shaheen and Warren warn the extended waiver could boost Kremlin oil revenues as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Cut Russian Oil Refining by 10%; Wells Forced to Shut Down, Zelensky Says
Zelensky Says Putin Is Leading Russia Toward Bankruptcy as Some Regions Face Financial Collapse.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Belarus Launches Nuclear Weapons Exercise With Russian Participation
Belarus said it has begun a military exercise involving units responsible for the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support operations in coordination with Russia.
May 18, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Moscow Region Using Domestically Built Drones
Ukraine says it struck targets near Moscow using domestically developed weapons, hitting a microchip factory and oil infrastructure.
May 18, 2026
Putin
Sandu Slams Putin’s Fast-Track Transnistria Passports as a Recruitment Tool for War
Moldovan President Maia Sandu fiercely condemned a new decree signed by Vladimir Putin that eliminates citizenship hurdles for residents of breakaway Transnistria.
May 17, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, advancing Kremlin narratives.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Intelligence and the Painful History Between Poland and Ukraine
Volhynia remains a wound Russia seeks to weaponize against Kyiv and Warsaw.
May 17, 2026
Putin
Putin Signs Decree Granting Fast-Track Russian Citizenship to Transnistria Residents
Vladimir Putin signed a decree introducing a simplified procedure for residents of Moldova’s unrecognized, Russian-occupied Transnistria region to obtain Russian passports.
May 16, 2026
36 Countries and EU Approve Creation of Special Tribunal to Prosecute Putin for Crime of Aggression
Backers emphasize that the tribunal will specifically target Russia’s highest-ranking leadership for the criminal decision to launch the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
May 16, 2026
Ukraine
Germany, Poland and Czechia Remain Top EU Hosts for Ukrainians
More than 4.3 million Ukrainians remain under EU temporary protection, with many continuing to work, study and build stability across Europe.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Bankrolling Pro-War Channels as Milbloggers Turn Against Kremlin
Russia’s foreign intelligence has accused Ukraine of bankrolling pro-war Telegram channels to spread disinformation, as criticism of Putin from Z-bloggers intensifies.
May 15, 2026
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