Eastern Europe
Belarus
Belarus Tightens Internet Controls in Move Mirroring Russia, Ukraine Says
Belarusian authorities are limiting mobile data and degrading connection quality as part of broader digital restrictions, Kyiv’s disinformation watchdog said.
April 23, 2026
Ukraine
‘Beat Them, Just Not the Legs’: Leaked Intercept Exposes Russia Forcing Foreign Recruits Into Deadly Assaults
Intercept released by Ukraine’s Intelligence suggests Russian commanders threaten and beat foreign recruits to force them into near-suicidal assaults.
April 23, 2026
Ukraine
US Military Deploys Ukrainian Anti‑Drone Technology at Saudi Air Base
Technology forged under constant Russian drone attacks is now shaping how US forces defend a key base in the Middle East.
April 22, 2026
Europe
Moscow Confirms Russia Will Halt Kazakh Oil Flows to Germany via Druzhba
Moscow said flows will be redirected from May, citing technical constraints after recent disruptions.
April 22, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Key Russian Oil Facility Producing Urals Crude, Sparks Major Fire – Source
Ukraine’s Security Service struck a Russian oil hub that produces Urals crude, damaging tanks and potentially disrupting exports, a source within the service reports.
April 21, 2026
Russia
Russia Receives First Batch of New Su-35S in 2026
The continued delivery of Su-35S “Super Flankers” – one of Russia’s premier warplanes, which relies heavily on foreign components – once again casts doubt on the effectiveness of Western sanctions.
April 21, 2026
Russia
Sweden Intercepts 2 Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Over Baltic Sea
The intercept was part of NATO’s routine Air Policing mission, but Stockholm’s recent warning that Moscow could seize a Baltic island to test NATO’s resolve has underscored the risk of escalation.
April 21, 2026
Russia
Beauty Influencer Returns Fire, Hits Kremlin Propagandists for ‘Insulting Russian Women’
Monaco-based style and cosmetics businesswoman Viktoriya Bonya did not back down when Russian state media accused her of escorting Middle Eastern men for pay, and worse.
April 20, 2026
NATO
Norwegian F-35s Intercept Russian Il-38 Surveillance Plane
The Norwegian military described it as a “routine” mission when two F-35 fighters were sent to intercept a Russian maritime patrol aircraft approaching the country’s airspace.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
UK Yet to Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Over Cost, Legal Concerns
The UK has yet to seize any Russian “shadow fleet” tankers despite pledges, amid concerns over high costs, legal risks, and handling of crews.
April 20, 2026
US
Lukashenko Signals Readiness for ‘Great Deal’ and Meeting with Donald Trump
The Belarusian leader confirmed ongoing negotiations with Washington to settle “certain issues,” following a series of prisoner releases and the easing of US sanctions.
April 19, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Europe’s Earthquake
In addition to plunder, Orban flouted EU principles, breaking rules that forced Brussels to freeze billions in funds intended for the Hungarian public.
April 18, 2026
Russia
Budanov Says Russia Boosting Military Readiness in Transnistria Amid Strategic Fears
The head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office warns that Moscow is reinforcing its limited contingent in the breakaway region to counter perceived threats from Kyiv.
April 18, 2026
Russia
Influencer Warns Putin, Says Russians Becoming ‘Coiled Spring’
The Kremlin acknowledged sharp public criticism after a prominent influencer warned President Vladimir Putin that growing pressure on Russians could spark unrest.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Warns of Russian Effort to Pull Belarus Into War
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia may seek to draw Belarus into its war in Ukraine, citing military activity near the Ukrainian border amid new conscription measures in Minsk.
April 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Opens ‘Polish Russophobia’ Exhibit at Katyn Memorial, Drawing Outrage
Exhibit at the site of the Soviet massacre of 20,000 Poles references the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, accuses Poland of centuries-old “Russophobia,” and criticizes its military support for Kyiv.
April 17, 2026
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