Eastern Europe
EU
EU Approves 19th Sanctions on Russia, Gas Cut-Off Pushed to 2027
Leaders from the 27-member bloc approve Brussels 19th set of sanctions on Russia, also identifying more than 100 oil tankers from Moscow’s “shadow fleet”.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Putin Summit ‘Didn’t Feel Right’ – Trump Cancels Budapest Meeting, Denies Tomahawks
US president halts planned meeting with Russian counterpart and cites complexity in denying long-range missiles, while NATO chief welcomes renewed focus on economic squeeze.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Lifeblood of War Machine Hit: Trump Sanctions Russia’s Largest Oil Firms
US targets Rosneft and Lukoil’s core revenue, with experts calling the “huge step” a calculated move to force Putin to the negotiating table.
Oct. 23, 2025
Russia
EU Says Serbia Must Back Sanctions on Russia to Advance Its Membership Bid
In a lengthy document denouncing Belgrade’s response a year after the Novi Sad tragedy, the European Parliament reiterated one of the conditions for Serbia’s EU accession – sanctions on Russia.
Oct. 22, 2025
Russia
‘It’s the Right Decision’ – Russian ‘Neutral’ Skiers Banned From 2026 Olympics
Skiing’s governing body votes to keep Russian and Belarussian independent athletes out of Winter Olympic Games in Italy, while the IOC has already forbidden Russian teams from competing.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Says He Doesn’t Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ With Putin, as NATO Chief Scrambles to Washington
Experts warn “no miracles in diplomacy” after Washington rejects immediate meeting and Trump promises an update in two days. Congressional leader urges swift Ukraine support bill.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
‘Very Strange Mistake’ – Moscow’s Hardline Demands Delay to Near-Term Trump-Putin Summit
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried, speaking to Kyiv Post, called the “worthless” Budapest venue a “mistake,” urging the White House to use its ‘strong hand’ rather than “wavering” on military support.
Oct. 21, 2025
Ukraine
Stranded Russian Troops Face Death From Starvation, Drone or Artillery Strikes
Ukrainian intelligence agencies estimate that more than 5,000 Russian troops have died after being all but abandoned on marshy islands in Ukraine’s Dnipro River delta.
Oct. 21, 2025
Energy
Fire Erupts at Hungarian Oil Refinery
The fire erupted on Monday evening at one of the processing units of the Danube Refinery, and Budapest said an investigation is ongoing as to the cause of the fire.
Oct. 21, 2025
Ukraine
‘Trump Got Played by Putin’ – Former Ambassador Warns Budapest Summit Is a ‘Trap’
In an interview with the Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer suggests Washington’s mediating efforts are “doomed to fail” without increased pressure and “severe consequences” for Putin.
Oct. 21, 2025
Odesa
Odesa Bank Worker Exposed as FSB Agent: She Spied on Ukrainian Soldiers, Helped Plan Terror Attacks
SBU detained a bank employee in Odesa who was allegedly spying for Russia’s FSB, leaking personal data of Ukrainian soldiers to plan terrorist attacks, sabotage, and recruitment operations.
Oct. 20, 2025
Moscow
Metro Trap: Face-Scan Tech Used to Snatch Draft-Age Men in Moscow
Men appealing conscription orders in Moscow are being detained via facial recognition and sent to draft centers, lawyers warn.
Oct. 20, 2025
EU
EU to Ban All Russian Gas by 2028 in Move to Cut Kremlin War Funding
The EU has agreed to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2028, aiming to cut Moscow’s war funding and boost energy independence.
Oct. 20, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Ready to Meet Trump, Putin in Budapest
Despite his readiness to take part in the Russian–US negotiations in Hungary it seems unlikely it will see the three parties seated around the same table – more likely to be in a “shuttle format.”
Oct. 20, 2025
Ukraine
White House Divided Over Ukraine: Trump Presses Partition While Tomahawk Decision Looms
Trump advocates “let it be cut the way it is” in Donbas. Think tank analyst flags internal clash between “Witkoff’ and Rubio” factions over concessions and arms policy.
Oct. 20, 2025
US
Tunnel Vision? Trump Ponders Undersea Alaska-Russia Route
Zelensky appeared less than thrilled with the idea during his visit with Trump in Washington. “I’m not happy with this,” he said, eliciting a laugh from Trump.
Oct. 20, 2025
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