Eastern Europe
Putin Vows Not to Back Down in Ukraine
Russia continues to demand peace only on its terms as Putin reiterated war goals disguised as peace terms during a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
No Pullout: Trump Says US Forces to Stay in Poland
The US president also told reporters that if he is unhappy with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s actions, “you will see things happen.”
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
Romania Distances Itself From Ex-Officials Pictured With Putin
Two former Romanian prime ministers attended Wednesday’s WWII victory celebrations in Beijing even though Bucharest declined China’s invitation.
Sept. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Upgrades ‘Palianytsia’ Drone Missile – Now With 650 km Range
A new version of Ukraine’s “drone missile” initially unveiled last year was spotted at an arms exhibition in Poland, according to defense outlet Militarnyi.
Sept. 3, 2025
Russia
Block of Discord: SCO Summit’s Silence on Ukraine Is Putin’s Weakness, Says Ex-CIA Analyst
Summit’s failure to firm up support for Moscow reveals that even nations with authoritarian governments are not a monolithic front, argues Paul Goble, former State Department adviser and CIA analyst.
Sept. 3, 2025
Poland
Radosław Sikorski: ‘We Have National Consensus’ in Poland to Resist Putin and Help Ukraine Win
Ahead of Polish president’s White House visit, the country’s top diplomat, in an interview with Kyiv Post, stresses that both Poland’s government and its president are united in supporting Ukraine.
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
‘I’m Very Disappointed’ – Trump Remains Vague on Consequences for Putin’s Attacks
While dodging questions in an interview about the invasion of Ukraine, the US leader added: “We have the strongest military in the world by far and they would never use their military on us.”
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
Putin to Meet Slovakia’s Fico in China
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has irked European leaders by criticizing the bloc’s support for Ukraine and pushing back against efforts to cut energy imports from Russia.
Aug. 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
Major Fire Erupts Near Chemical Plant Outside Moscow
At the time of publication, the fire covered roughly 4,000 square meters (43,056 square feet) in Balashikha, one of the largest cities outside Moscow.
Aug. 31, 2025
China
Chinese Footage Reportedly Found on Downed Russian Geran Drone
The latest discovery reinforces the notion that Moscow continues to rely on foreign tech and production despite attempts to domesticize weapon production.
Aug. 31, 2025
Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2025
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
Aug. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Anatomy of Failed War: Russia’s Military ‘Fundamentally Vulnerable,’ New Report Reveals
New report by The Saratoga Foundation argues Russia’s rigid, centralized system is no match for Ukraine’s agile defense. The author tells Kyiv Post the long-term outcome hinges on systemic resilience.
Aug. 28, 2025
Russia
Russia Recruits Young African Women to Work in Alabuga Drone Factory
Russia recruits young African women for Alabuga drone factory in Tatarstan, producing Shahed kamikaze drones. South Africa warns citizens as the Kremlin exploits BRICS networks for military purposes.
Aug. 27, 2025
Energy
Gas Route Near Russia’s Ryazan Reportedly Targeted
As Kyiv and Moscow continue their tit-for-tat strikes on energy facilities, locals near Russia’s Ryazan reported an explosion on Monday near a state-controlled pipeline.
Aug. 27, 2025
Putin
Putin to Make ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Visit to China This Week
The announcement came after Russia’s foreign minister suggested that Beijing should be part of the security guarantees for Kyiv – a proposal that Kyiv rejected.
Aug. 27, 2025
Sanctions
US Postpones Sanctions Against Serbian Oil Firm Again
Majority-owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, the company has successfully negotiated six extensions to avoid a broad package of sanctions originally due to take effect in February.
Aug. 27, 2025
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