Eastern Europe
War in Ukraine
Russia Builds S-400 Site Near Putin Daughter's Foundation
Russia has deployed an S-400 air defense position less than 10 kilometers from the Kremlin, next to a science center linked to Vladimir Putin’s daughter.
June 26, 2026
Putin
Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov Dies at 73
Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, once considered a possible successor to Putin, has died at the age of 73.
June 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moldovan Company Illegally Exported Fighter Jet Parts to Russia
A Moldovan company has illegally exported dual-control systems for Yak-130 and Su-27 military aircraft to Russia.
June 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Sends Ex-Belgorod Governor to Abkhazia as Ambassador
Putin has appointed former Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov as ambassador to the unrecognized republic of Abkhazia, weeks after his resignation.
June 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Economy 'in Dead End' as War Costs Devour Budget
Russia is burning through reserves to fund the war, with oil revenues down 30% and defense spending consuming nearly half of the state budget.
June 26, 2026
Ukraine
Top FSB Mole Inside Ukraine's SBU Gets Life Sentence
The officer previously served as the chief of staff at the SBU’s Anti-Terrorist Center and was recruited by Russia’s FSB in Vienna in 2018.
June 26, 2026
Russia
Russia Hit by 660-Drone Overnight Barrage Targeting Moscow, Crimea and Key Military Sites
Drones attacked several Russian regions early Friday, including Moscow, while explosions were reported near the Azot chemical plant and in occupied Crimea.
Updated: June 26, 2026
Ukraine
NATO 3.0: High Stakes for Ukraine Ahead of Tens of Billions in Arms Deals at Ankara Summit
Rutte says NATO will announce billions in defense contracts in Ankara, where allies are expected to pledge support for Ukraine and define a tougher new era.
June 26, 2026
Russia Shuts Romanian Mission in St. Petersburg After Drone Incident Row
Moscow’s move follows Bucharest’s closure of a Russian consulate after a drone crashed into an apartment building near Ukraine.
June 26, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky: Belarus Builds Military Infrastructure Along Ukraine’s Border, Cites Russian Influence
Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence shows Crimea’s fuel and logistics crisis is deepening daily, while Belarus is building military infrastructure along Ukraine’s border, identifying five possible border locations.
Updated: June 26, 2026
Kazakhstan
Russia Seeks Kazakhstan Fuel Imports
Sources said Moscow is seeking gasoline imports after Ukrainian “long-range sanctions,” i.e., drone strikes on refineries, significantly reduced domestic fuel production.
June 25, 2026
Ukraine
Nearly 60% of Poles Oppose Ukraine Joining the EU, Poll Finds
Nearly 6 in 10 Poles oppose Ukraine joining the European Union, according to a new poll.
June 25, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Calls Zelensky ‘Courageous’ as Rutte Pushes to Keep Ukraine Armed
In a rare acknowledgment of Ukraine’s battlefield prowess, Trump said Zelensky is “holding his own” as Moscow watches for Western cracks.
June 25, 2026
Energy
Fuel Sales Restricted in 22 Russian Regions
Authorities cite rising demand and logistical disruptions, while fuel shortages have intensified following repeated attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
June 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Military Recruitment Falls Across Country
Sources told Verstka that recruitment has declined despite record financial incentives, as officials reportedly explore new reserve rotations and potential mobilization measures.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine
Von der Leyen to Visit Azerbaijan and Armenia as EU Pushes the Middle Corridor to Avoid Russia and Iran
Von der Leyen’s expected South Caucasus visit comes as the EU pushes secure routes bypassing Russia and Iran.
June 24, 2026
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