Eastern Europe
Russia
New Satellite Images Reveal Russia’s ‘Helicopter Graveyard’ Filling Up
Russia is thought to consistently struggle to keep pace with the necessary repairs and production of new aircraft amid sustained losses inflicted by Ukrainian forces.
Jan. 12, 2026
Energy
Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Power Plant in Rostov Region, Triggers Outages
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Novocherkassk power plant in Russia’s Rostov region, sparking a fire and outages. Authorities say air defenses intercepted multiple drones.
Jan. 12, 2026
Russia
Teen Stabs Teacher, Classmate at Kyiv School, Police Probe Possible Russian Intel Link
Kyiv police are investigating whether a knife attack at a school in the Obolonskyi district was carried out on the instructions of Russian intelligence services.
Jan. 12, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Claims ‘Progress’ on Ukraine Peace as Allies Hedge Bets, Europe Steels Itself for Postwar Order
As the US President talks peace, Europe debates troops, doubts NATO’s future, and braces for a settlement shaped by uncertainty over US power and commitment.
Jan. 12, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Accelerates Diplomacy With Washington Ahead of UN Showdown, Davos Meeting
As President Zelensky ramps up diplomacy, his top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, leads Kyiv’s talks with Washington on a sensitive economic and security pact.
Jan. 11, 2026
US
‘Whether They Like It or Not’ – Trump Revives Threat of US Control Over Greenland
The US president says Washington may have to act to keep China and Russia out of the Arctic – alarming allies and former officials who warn it could shatter NATO.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Hypersonic Strike Triggers Emergency UN Meeting as Washington Stays Silent
As European allies and the UN push for a coordinated response to Russia’s latest strike, the Trump administration maintains silence, fueling uncertainty in Kyiv and across the transatlantic alliance.
Jan. 10, 2026
Putin
‘Raiding Putin?’ – Maduro’s Arrest Leaves Trump Facing Question Washington Can’t Ignore
The US president dismisses talk of sending US forces after Russia’s leader, even as his Venezuela operation jolts Congress, allies and adversaries alike.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Quiet in Washington, Loud in Kyiv: Behind-the-Scenes Peace Efforts Collide With Kremlin Attacks
A near-final US-Ukraine security deal, possible Trump-Zelensky meeting, and fresh Russian strikes expose the widening gap between Western diplomacy and battlefield reality.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Sanctions: Trump’s Greenlight Meets Wall of Shrugs on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers talk tough on Russia – but aides say the final text of the revised, bipartisan bill Trump supposedly approved has yet to gain agreement on both sides of the aisle.
Jan. 9, 2026
Putin
At Christmas Service, Putin Says His Soldiers Are on a ‘Mission’ From God
Just after his troops shelled a church in Kherson, Kremlin leader says his troops are acting “on God’s instruction” in their brutal invasion that kills civilians and kidnaps children.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Trump Gives Nod to Russia Sanctions, Pressuring Putin as Senate Eyes Swift Vote
After months on ice, a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill resurfaces as Trump loses faith in Moscow, Senate leaders eye action, and the White House clears a $14M-plus defense re-export to Ukraine.
Jan. 8, 2026
Turkey
Turkey Can Lead Ukraine’s Naval Security, Policy Expert Says
President Erdogan has warned against the Black Sea becoming an “area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine; Turkey likely to play major naval role in post-ceasefire security.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Chechnya's Kadyrov Appoints 20-Year-Old Son as Acting Deputy Prime Minister
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has had a habit of promoting his family members – particularly his children – to official posts in his Caucasian enclave.
Jan. 7, 2026
UN
After Maduro’s Capture, Russia Pleads for ‘Respect for International Legal Norms’
“Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, now deciding to wave around the UN Charter.
Jan. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Not NATO, Not Minsk: West Backs Stronger Ukraine Defense
A historic European-led security deal gives Kyiv more protection than past pledges, draws in the US, and pressures Moscow – without collective defense, says veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried.
Jan. 7, 2026
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