Eastern Europe
US
US Boosts Poland’s Missile Arsenal by $100M Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
Enhanced package of AIM-9X weapons will equip Poland’s growing fleet, including incoming F-35s, amid instability in the region, sources tell Kyiv Post.
Nov. 7, 2025
Ukraine
‘Peacemaker’ Paradox: Poll Finds Americans Believe Trump Making Ukraine War Worse
The “Reckless Peacemaker” strategy is proving a political liability, with a net 19% “point spread” between the public’s disapproval vs. approval of Trump’s handling of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Nov. 7, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Miscalculated’ – Trump Bets Big on C5 Nations to Break Russia’s Grip, Citing Ukraine War
The White House hosted five Central Asian leaders, seeking to lock in energy and mineral deals as Moscow remains mired in Ukraine and Beijing’s influence grows.
Nov. 7, 2025
Russia
‘Way Down’ – Trump Hails Drop in Russian Oil Exports Ahead of Orbán Visit
US Treasury Department tightens its grip on Russian revenue by sinking a major asset deal hours before the Hungarian Prime Minister arrives seeking an exemption for Budapest.
Nov. 7, 2025
Romania
Congress Blasts Pentagon Over Romania Troop Pullout, Warns Move ‘Emboldens Kremlin’
Rare bipartisan alliance pushes back against the Trump administration, arguing the timing of US military reduction contradicts the goal of securing peace in Europe.
Nov. 7, 2025
Zelensky
Bulgaria Reportedly Explores Possibility of Seizing Oil Refinery From Russian Gas Giant
Lukoil announced last week that it would sell its foreign assets after being hit hard by US sanctions against Russian oil. But Sofia may be reluctant to wait while they hammer out the details.
Nov. 6, 2025
Russia
Russian Rebels Burn Dozens of Locomotives Supplying Putin’s War, HUR Says
HUR says Russian partisans destroyed dozens of locomotives used to transport weapons and ammunition for Putin’s army, dealing “powerful blows” to Moscow’s wartime logistics.
Nov. 6, 2025
NATO
NATO Overtakes Russia in Ammunition Production: ‘We Are Turning the Tide,’ Rutte Says
NATO has now overtaken Russia in ammunition production, Secretary General Mark Rutte said, warning that Moscow will remain a long-term threat.
Nov. 6, 2025
NATO
Moscow Claims Ukraine, NATO Plot Nuclear Disaster at Zaporizhzhia That Would ‘Hit EU States’
Russia’s intelligence service has launched a new claim accusing Ukraine and NATO of plotting a nuclear “sabotage” at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant
Nov. 6, 2025
Ukraine’s Booming Arms Production Faces Cash Shortage, Analysts Warn
CSIS panel discusses ‘industrial paradox’ where Kyiv’s adaptive, high-tech arms sector proves capable but lacks capital to sustain production at scale.
Nov. 6, 2025
‘Concerning Precedent’ – Bipartisan Fury Erupts in Washington Over Georgia’s Targeting of Ex-USAID Staff
Key US lawmakers urge State Department to “push back vigorously” against the “weaponizing” of routine pension payments as “coup” funds, amid escalating anti-American rhetoric in Georgia
Nov. 6, 2025
US
‘Finally Serious’ – US Joins ‘Great-Power Game’ in Central Asia, Ditching Decades of ‘Neglect’
Washington signals a high-stakes strategic counter to Russian and Chinese dominance, using the repeal of an “absurd relic” law as concrete proof of commitment to the region.
Nov. 6, 2025
Zelensky
Vučić and Zelensky Discuss EU Accession Despite Intractability on Kosovo, Russia Sanctions
Serbia, historically Russia’s ally, said recently that it will supply Europe with ammunition. But its president seems less likely to compromise on Kosovo’s independence or join EU sanctions on Russia.
Nov. 5, 2025
Energy
ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s Bombardment of Russia – Not Just Oil Refineries, Warships Any More
Kyiv is messaging it wants blackouts across west and south Russia, and has launched dozens of drone strikes targeting the Russian power grid to start the process.
Nov. 5, 2025
Europe
Moscow Says NATO Rehearsing Kaliningrad Blockade, Vows to Defend Exclave by ‘All Available Means’
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said NATO forces are practicing scenarios involving the isolation of the Russian exclave during military exercises.
Nov. 5, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Urged to Use Orbán Visit to Break Ukraine-EU Deadlock
Analysts say the US President must press Hungary’s “outlier” PM on frozen funds and sanctions relief in exchange for lifting the veto on accession to the EU.
Nov. 5, 2025
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