Eastern Europe
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
G7 to Meet Zelensky as Trump Signals Optimism for Ukraine Peace Push
Trump turns from Iran to Ukraine as Zelensky urges G7 leaders to answer Russia’s latest deadly strikes with pressure, not concessions.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says Putin Rejected G7 Peace Talks Offer
After Moscow showed no willingness to meet around the G7, Kyiv is discussing a possible US-based format involving President Trump.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
Lukashenko: ‘No Military Action Should Be Expected From Belarus’
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko says Belarus will not enter Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling any spillover of the conflict onto his territory “absolutely unacceptable,” citing military vulnerability and escalation risks with NATO.
June 15, 2026
Energy
Moscow, St. Petersburg Limit Fuel Sales After Ukrainian Refinery Strikes
Some gas stations in Moscow have introduced purchase limits, restricting customers to 20 liters of gasoline and 40 liters of diesel per transaction.
June 15, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Expected to Attend Gdańsk Recovery Summit Despite Historical Row with Poland
President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk this month, despite a diplomatic row over wartime history.
June 14, 2026
NATO
US Plans to Cut One-Third of Fighter Jets It Provides to NATO in Europe, Report Says
The proposed drawdown would shift more responsibility to European allies as Washington redirects forces toward other global priorities.
June 13, 2026
Putin Threatens to Intensify Attacks on Ukraine’s Infrastructure
Vladimir Putin says attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure will increase in retaliation to strikes on Russian territory.
June 12, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Dostoyevsky: What the West Fails to Note About Him and Russia
A deeper look at Dostoyevsky challenges the West’s admiration for Russian literature, exposing a dark psychological and moral landscape still reflected in many Russian crimes today.
June 12, 2026
Ukraine
Bus Traffic at Medyka Checkpoint Continues Despite Repairs, Minister Says
The update overturns earlier announcements from Ukrainian customs that Poland-bound bus traffic would be suspended until November 2027.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Full Statement (Translated): UK, France and Germany After Moscow Talks
The statement, published in Russian, said the envoys conveyed Kyiv’s call for direct talks between Zelensky and Putin.
June 11, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Freedom Over Tomatoes: Inside Russia’s Hysteria Over Armenia’s Election
After Pashinyan’s decisive win, Moscow shifted from trying to influence Armenia’s vote to questioning its legitimacy.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Bus Traffic at Medyka Checkpoint Towards Poland Suspended Due to Repairs
Repairs are expected to last until November 2027, while bus traffic from Poland to Ukraine remains unaffected.
June 10, 2026
Ukraine
How Europe Can Defeat Russia’s ‘Stray’ Drone Strategy
Zelensky warned that Moscow may exploit border drone incidents to weaken support for Kyiv as Nordic leaders backed deeper defense cooperation with Ukraine.
June 10, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Battlefield Lessons Are Strengthening Europe, Estonian PM Says
Kristjan Michal said Europe must deepen defense cooperation with Kyiv, expand joint production and move faster ahead of key EU and NATO summits.
June 10, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Names 3 Key Priorities After NB8 Summit
Nordic and Baltic leaders pledged continued support for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks stronger air defenses and progress on opening EU negotiation clusters.
June 10, 2026
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