Eastern Europe
Russia
Poland Closes Border With Belarus Due to War Games
In response to joint drills in Belarus, Polish and allied forces will conduct their own exercises in Poland, with around 30,000 soldiers expected to participate.
Sept. 9, 2025
Espionage
Central Europe’s Intel Services Bust Belarusian Spy Network
“The suspect had two meetings in 2024 and 2025 in Budapest, Hungary with intelligence officers from the State Security Committee of Belarus (KGB),” European officials said.
Sept. 9, 2025
Russia
China Is Increasingly Supplying Moscow With Drone Components
“Without these components Russia will not be able to maintain the pace and volume of production,” ISW analysts wrote, and described a train depot built specifically for these Chinese imports.
Sept. 9, 2025
Cyberattack
Kyiv Cyber Unit Hits Russian Fuel and Telecoms, Sparks Millions in Losses
Ukraine’s intelligence said it hacked and disabled Russian fuel card systems and telecom services, causing millions in losses and defacing dozens of Russian websites.
Sept. 8, 2025
Russia
Peskov Shrugs Off Sanctions Threat After Russia’s Sunday Deadly Attack
Apparently responding to Trump’s claim that he is ready to increase sanctions against Russia, the Kremlin spokesperson said that “no sanctions” will deter Russia from its purpose.
Sept. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Pokrovsk Rumors, Rubbling Radars, Harvard and Hungary
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Sept. 8, 2025
NATO
Russia to Fortify 1,300 km Border With Finland Amid Fears of ‘Unfriendly Acts’
The move comes days after NATO opened a new regional land forces command center in Mikkeli, Finland, just 140 kilometers from the Russian border.
Sept. 7, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Calls Fico Talks ‘Meaningful’ as Slovakia Backs Ukraine’s EU Bid
The two leaders met in western Ukraine’s Uzhhorod following the Slovak prime minister’s recent visit to China and his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sept. 5, 2025
Ukraine
Over 128,000 Russian Troops Confirmed Dead in Ukraine War – Research
Ukraine estimates that Russia’s overall losses – in dead and injured – during the full-scale war have surpassed a million as of 2025.
Sept. 5, 2025
Trump
Are Trump and the US Serious About Punishing Russia for Avoiding a Ukraine Ceasefire?
It doesn’t look that way. A check of US and Russian moves since March points towards a White House strategy allowing Russia to bombard Ukraine pretty much with impunity.
Sept. 5, 2025
Zelensky
‘To Talk, Not to Capitulate’ – Putin Invites Zelensky to Moscow, Promises ‘100% Security’
The Russian leader rejected holding such talks in a third country, insisting the Russian capital is the only option.
Sept. 5, 2025
Europe
Takeaways from Wednesday’s’ Coalition of the Willing’ Summit
Donald Trump urges EU to starve Russia of oil money as 26 nations back security guarantees.
Sept. 5, 2025
Russia
‘Not Bargaining Chips’ – Senior Republican Senator Calls for Immediate Release of Abducted Ukrainian Kids
Veteran Republican senator Chuck Grassley reveals chilling firsthand accounts of Russian abduction as he demands the Trump administration address the plight of Ukrainian children.
Sept. 5, 2025
Zelensky
26 Nations Ready – Zelensky, Macron Talk Security Guarantees
The French leader noted that 26 countries are ready to contribute to the security guarantees “on the ground, in the sea, or in the air” – but how many are ready to deploy troops remains unclear.
Sept. 4, 2025
Ukraine
German Ambassador to Ukraine to Lead BND Spy Agency
Germany has faced a surge in spying and sabotage cases linked to Moscow since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine sent tensions soaring with Berlin, which has strongly backed Kyiv.
Sept. 4, 2025
Poland
Trump Offers More US Troops to Poland’s President
In another toothless promise, showman-turned-US president says “you’ll see things happen” if he’s unhappy with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s response, hinting again at fresh sanctions on Russia.
Sept. 4, 2025
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