Eastern Europe
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
NATO
No Deal, No Retreat: Trump’s Unyielding Greenland Push Sparks Diplomatic Cold War in Arctic
White House pitches NATO logic, Nordic allies push back, Congress fumes as Trump reframes the Arctic as a missile-defense prize.
Jan. 15, 2026
NATO
Real NATO Crisis Isn’t Europe – It’s Washington, McConnell Warns
The longest-serving party leader in US history defends the transatlantic alliance, rebukes talk of seizing Greenland, and argues that America – not its allies – has become NATO’s weak link.
Jan. 15, 2026
Russia
Suspected Arms Cargo Ship From Iran Sinks in the Caspian
The Iranian-flagged “Rona” was sailing a route well-known as an arms corridor, visiting the same ports on Russia’s Caspian shore that have been the targets of Ukraine’s covert operations in the past.
Jan. 15, 2026
US
Connecting Azerbaijan, Protecting Armenia: Trump’s Quiet Caucasus Power Play Sidelines Russia
A new US-Armenia framework aims to unlock transit through the South Caucasus, strengthen Armenia’s sovereignty, and sideline Russia and Iran – just as Yerevan heads into a volatile election year.
Jan. 14, 2026
Russia
Russian Oil Company Refuses to Relinquish Control of Venezuela Exports
As Trump tries to actualize his administration’s plan for taking control of Venezuela’s oil fields and exports, the Russian presence there says it will conduct business as usual.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ukraine
US Lawmakers Move to Fence off Trump on NATO as Greenland Rhetoric Rattles Allies
As the White House prepares for sensitive talks with Denmark and Greenland, Congress moves to lock in a hard line on alliance unity.
Jan. 14, 2026
Russia
Iran Reportedly Sold $4B Worth of Arms to Moscow Since 2021
As the US weighs military options against Iran, an unnamed official told Bloomberg that Tehran has sold $4 billion worth of weapons to Russia since 2021 – including $2.7 billion worth of missiles.
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukraine
‘We Should Be Crushing Russia’ – US Lawmakers Send Stark Message to India on Moscow Ties
At a Washington panel, bipartisan voices urge India to leverage its economic and strategic clout to pressure Russia, signaling a pivotal moment in US-India diplomacy.
Jan. 13, 2026
NATO
NATO Scrambles Fighters to Patrol Rogue Russian Jets Over the Baltics
Kremlin’s Su-30 and An-26 were flying in international airspace between Kaliningrad and mainland Russia without activated radar transporters nor flight plans amid high tensions in the region.
Jan. 13, 2026
Ukraine
‘Our Commitment is Crucial’ – Berlin Tests Washington’s Resolve as Red Lines Blur on Ukraine, Greenland
Behind the warm words in Washington, Germany’s top diplomat is probing how far the US is willing to go to defend Ukraine and NATO, as talk of a Greenland takeover tests the ‘ironclad’ partnership.
Jan. 13, 2026
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