Eastern Europe
War in Ukraine
‘Small Print’ Prevents Russian Military Cadets From Resigning
Russia is stopping military cadets from resigning using a web of legal and administrative barriers within their contracts that have become increasingly more tightly enforced since February 2022.
Oct. 29, 2025
NATO
Romania Confirms US Troop Drawdown
The country hosts major NATO bases on the alliance’s eastern flank and was among those named in Moscow’s 2021 ultimatum calling for US troop pullbacks.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2025
SBU
Russia to Toughen Criminal Code Against Youth Instigated ‘Sabotage, Terrorism’
The number of incidents of Russian teenagers attacking military and civilian infrastructure is rising – and the Kremlin doesn’t like it.
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
India Agrees to Build Russian SJ-100 Passenger Jets Under License
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics has signed an agreement to produce Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet civil passenger aircraft, just weeks before Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi.
Oct. 29, 2025
Ukraine
Europe ‘Already in State of War,’ Poles Warn as Russian Attacks Intensify
Warsaw security experts cite balloon incursions, border manipulation, and information aggression as evidence the conflict has escalated far beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
‘Arrested for Singing’ – Russia’s Case Against Teen Busker Stirs Anger
“This sets a precedent: someone being arrested for singing,” said Seraph, an 18-year-old supporter of Loginova. “Her performances inspired hope.”
Oct. 29, 2025
NATO
‘Killing Two Birds’ – Poland Urges Ukrainians Against Aiding Russian Espionage
Poland’s security minister has urged Ukrainians living in the country not to be lured by Russia to spy or carry out sabotage, warning that Moscow uses payouts to attract “disposable agents.”
Oct. 29, 2025
Europe
US to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
The force posture review favors resources for the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific, raising questions about America’s commitment to deterring Putin in the Black Sea region.
Oct. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Moves to Toughen Penalties for AWOL Soldiers
The Kremlin plans to lower the threshold for criminal liability from 10 to two days for soldiers absent without leave (AWOL) – a move that suggests deepening discipline issues within the ranks.
Oct. 28, 2025
Moscow
Moscow Adopts Law on Year-Round Conscription
Russia’s parliament has passed the bill that awaits the Russian president’s signature to become law which should take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Oct. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Putin Envoy’s US Misadventure: Disinformation Dressed as Diplomacy
Kirill Dmitriev’s mission to undo US oil sanctions collapses amid financial turmoil and a fierce public rejection of his pro-Kremlin disinformation.
Oct. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Scrap ‘Air Policing’ for Alert Status, Ex-NATO Commander Demands Amid Russia ‘Hybrid’ War
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Gen. (Ret.) Philip Breedlove says the West must drop “deterred” posture as Lithuania battles border incursions, insisting Moscow “will never be interested in peace.”
Oct. 28, 2025
Europe
Hungary’s Orban to Talk Energy With Trump After US Sanctions on Russian Oil
Following renewed pressure from the Trump administration and the EU via sanctions and a phase-out of Russian oil, Budapest is now forced to look for alternative supplies.
Oct. 27, 2025
US
Putin Ends US-Russia Deal on Disposal of Weapons-Grade Plutonium
The original agreement, signed in 2000 and ratified in 2011, committed both nations to destroy excess plutonium by converting it into fuel for nuclear power plants.
Oct. 27, 2025
Putin
Russia May Have Tested Nuclear-Powered Doomsday Missile from TU-95 Bomber – Not Ground Site
The revelation came during a Sunday broadcast on Rossia-1 TV channel, showing what appeared to be a covered missile being loaded onto a Tu-95 at the air base in Amur Region.
Oct. 27, 2025
Hungary
Moscow Insists Its Invasion of Ukraine Did Not Violate Budapest Memorandum
“These guarantees say that nuclear weapons will not be used against non-nuclear states that are parties to the Treaty,” Lavrov said, omitting the clauses in the accords about respecting sovereignty.
Oct. 27, 2025
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