Eastern Europe
Ukraine
OPINION: Hungary – Europe’s Bulwark Then, Now It’s Ukraine’s Turn
A message of understanding, support, apology, and hope on behalf of the Hungarians who, unlike Viktor Orbán, stand with Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
Hungary
After Munich Speech, Rubio Visits Trump’s Allies in Slovakia and Hungary
During a brief visit to Bratislava, Rubio will meet Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico before traveling to Budapest on Monday to meet Hungarian officials, including Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Feb. 15, 2026
Russia
‘Bring It On!’ – Hungarian Opposition Leader Warns of ‘Russian-Style’ Sex-Tape Smear
Hungary’s top opposition figure warned that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s right‑wing government plans to release a recording showing him in an “intimate encounter” with a former partner.
Feb. 11, 2026
Russia
Satellite Image Shows Possible Oreshnik Missile Vehicles at Belarus Base
New satellite imagery suggests Russia may be accelerating deployment of its Oreshnik missile system in Belarus amid ongoing construction at a former Soviet-era military airfield.
Feb. 11, 2026
Russia
US Sanctions Shuttered Russian Lukoil’s Grain Trading ‘Start-Up’ in Dubai
Unable to sell enough petroleum products Russian oil giant Lukoil tried to set up a grain trading company in Dubai, but stiff sanctions instituted by Washington stopped it before it could start.
Feb. 10, 2026
Romania
OPINION: Moldova and Romania: Reunification Has Already Begun
When the President of Moldova suggested a potential reunification with Romania, what many surprised observers failed to consider is the extent to which that process is well underway.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Zelensky and Tsikhanouskaya – a Belated Meeting?
The meeting between Zelensky and Tsikhanouskaya signals a shift in Ukraine’s Belarus policy. After years of caution, Kyiv is increasingly separating Lukashenko’s regime from Belarusian society.
Feb. 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Tusk in Kyiv: Security, Energy, Economy and a New Pragmatism
Donald Tusk’s visit to Kyiv signals a shift in Polish-Ukrainian relations, with energy security, defense cooperation and economic calculation replacing the emotional solidarity of 2022.
Feb. 5, 2026
Hungary
Trump Endorses Hungary’s Orban for Re-election as Support Wavers at Home
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is trailing in the polls for the first time since he took power in 2010.
Feb. 5, 2026
US Envoy Cuts Ties With Polish Parliament Speaker for ‘Insulting’ Trump
The U.S. ambassador to Warsaw has refused to have any further contact with the left-wing Speaker of the Polish parliament, accusing him of “insulting” President Donald Trump.
Feb. 5, 2026
Russia
Moscow Shootout Reportedly Linked to Ex-Convict Wagner Mercenaries
A high-profile kidnapping case ended in a police shootout, leaving one former mercenary dead after he allegedly murdered the kidnappee and the getaway driver with his accomplice to erase their tracks.
Feb. 4, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Man Fined $650 for ‘Discrediting Military’ by Playing Ukrainian Song
Case materials said a local in Russia’s Voronezh region got fined for playing a song by Ukrainian artist Verka Serduchka – a cross-dressing comedian – in his car.
Feb. 4, 2026
Europe
Polish Public Television Launches Romanian-language Moldovan News Service
TVP said it would expose Russian disinformation and show the benefits of Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
Feb. 2, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Poland-Ukraine: Between Empathy and Pragmatism
After the euphoria of 2022, Polish-Ukrainian relations are entering a cooler, more pragmatic phase. Despite tensions and loud extremes, moderate attitudes still prevail.
Jan. 31, 2026
Ukraine
Winter of War Crimes: Ukraine Faces Russia’s Campaign Against Heat, Life, Washington Panel Says
Experts warn that Russia’s winter strikes on civilian infrastructure are deepening blackouts and psychological trauma across Ukraine
Jan. 31, 2026
Ukraine
Allies Secured: US Senate Advances Massive Funding Deal, Defies Ukraine Critics
By protecting aid for Ukraine and the Baltics, a bipartisan majority rejects Thump administration cuts while setting a deadline for a separate, volatile debate on DHS enforcement.
Jan. 31, 2026
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