Eastern Europe
Ukraine
Propaganda Debacle: US Treasurer Mocks Putin Envoy’s Economics, Labels Him ‘Russian Propagandist’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Russian economic negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, who was visiting DC. Republicans mocked claims that sanctions don’t hurt, calling them “propagandist’s lie.”
Oct. 27, 2025
Propaganda
OPINION: Satire – No Laughing Matter in Putin’s Russia
Many Russians brought up on satire as a tool of Soviet state-approved “truth” now often fall into the trap of believing the yarns of modern satirists no matter how absurd they are.
Oct. 26, 2025
US
Trump Is Sick of Putin’s Falsehoods, Hits Him With First Sanctions of Second Term
New sanctions announced by the US Treasury Department were the first economic sanctions in Trump’s second term against Russia, targeting Moscow’s energy majors and related entities.
Oct. 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘Not Wasting My Time’ – Trump Hints at Oil Pressure on China as Next Move After Scrapped Putin Summit, Sanctions
US President expresses “very disappointing” frustration with lack of peace progress in Russia-Ukraine war and hints a deal must be secured before meeting counterpart.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine
‘Blood Money’ to Pay: US Lawmakers Demand Moscow Foot the Bill for Ukraine Aid
Bipartisan push in Congress seeks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction, setting up mandatory quarterly payments of at least $250m.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine
‘Weaponized Interdependence’ – Trump to Apply Trade Pressure on Xi to Starve Kremlin War Machine
US President will use tariff threat in Asia mission to force China to abandon cheap Russian energy, with sanctions push a “significant shift” in Ukraine strategy
Oct. 25, 2025
Europe
‘Defending the Country Is Crucial’ – Croatia Reinstates Conscription Over European Security Concerns
Croatia’s parliament on Friday passed a law that will see thousands of men undergo mandatory military training each year.
Oct. 24, 2025
Energy
No Let Up in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
“Drone sanctions” – Ukraine’s latest catch-phrase for the actions it is taking using long-range UAV attacks that result in Russian fuel production cuts and hour-long queues at filling stations.
Oct. 24, 2025
Russia
‘Good Rockets Mean Good Candies’ – Kremlin Propagandist Says Russia’s Image Relies on Weapons
The head of Russia’s Channel One Konstantin Ernst said the country should build its global image on the strength of its defense industry.
Oct. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Moscow War Machine ‘Would Look Like Garbage’ Without China, US Experts Say
Atlantic Council experts warn Russia’s military capability is now wholly dependent on a ‘controversial alliance’ with Beijing, Tehran, and Pyongyang.
Oct. 24, 2025
US
‘Let’s See in 6 Months’ – Trump Challenges Putin’s Defiance Over Biting Sanctions
The US president appeared to disparage Putin’s dismissal of fresh sanctions against Russian oil, as key Senators demand total energy ban and long-range Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine.
Oct. 24, 2025
US
‘Slack in Global Oil Markets’ Made Trump’s Russia Sanctions Possible, Former Top Biden Aide Says
Speaking to Kyiv Post, Ambassador Michael Carpenter urged Western allies to aggressively pursue Moscow’s oil trade loopholes and shadow shipping fleet to escalate pressure beyond Rosneft and Lukoil.
Oct. 24, 2025
NATO
Russian Fighter Aircraft Violate Lithuanian Airspace
Lithuania’s foreign ministry summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires over the 18-second incident.
Oct. 23, 2025
Moldova
Pro-Russian Opposition Leader Says Moldova Is ‘One-Party Dictatorship’
Igor Dodon, who led the pro-Russian Patriotic electoral bloc to defeat in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, met with Moldovan President Maia President on Thursday.
Oct. 23, 2025
Russia
Identification Underway for 1,000 Fallen Soldiers Received from Russia
Ukrainian authorities have begun the forensic examinations including DNA testing of the bodies of Ukrainian servicemen returned by Russia on Thursday.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
US Senators ‘Ready, Willing’ to Act: Bipartisan Unity Ends Legislative Restraint on Kremlin
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a trio of bills designed to deliver a financial and moral blow to Russia, signaling to the White House that incremental measures are “over.”
Oct. 23, 2025
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