Eastern Europe
Biden
Trump Quietly Extends Biden-Era Sanctions Targeting Russian Banks, Energy Sector
“No sanctions involving Russia have been lifted by the Trump administration, full stop,” says a senior US official in an interview with Kyiv Post.
July 1, 2025
Trump
Kellogg: Russia Can’t Keep Stalling and Bombing
The US Special Representative for Ukraine’s remarks came in response to Kremlin’s comments blaming the US and Ukraine for the slow pace of peace talks.
July 1, 2025
Ukraine
From Russia to a Basement in Georgia – Ukrainians Held After Deportation
An NGO worker said Russia may be accelerating deportations ahead of expected changes to Georgian migration laws in September, which are aimed at tightening entries.
June 30, 2025
Russia
Moscow, Baku Rift Escalates as Azeri Police Raid Russian Media Office
Azerbaijani police raided the office of Russia’s state-run Sputnik news agency and detained two journalists amid escalating tensions between Baku and Moscow.
June 30, 2025
Putin
‘Mr Nobody’ Gambles All With Film on Kremlin Propaganda
A Russian school worker and a Denmark-based US filmmaker directed what became “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” an award-winning 90-minute documentary which exposes the intensity of Russian propaganda.
June 30, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Russia’s Hostility to Europe’s Democracies Will Endure Because They Support Ukraine
Europe’s military aid impedes Russia’s plans to conquer Ukraine so Moscow talks nonsense about European support for “nazification.” Europe should expect more Russian threats to its security.
Updated: June 30, 2025
EU
Brussels Extends Sanctions on Russia, Delays Vote to Halt Fuel Imports to Europe
While 26 EU member states voted to extend frozen-asset holds and crackdowns on Moscow’s “shadow fleet” through 2026, the next round, ending Russian fuel imports, is yet to reach the floor.
June 27, 2025
Putin
Polish Foreign Minister: Arms Race Could Lead to Putin’s Fall
Russia has committed a large share of its state budget to the economy, but Poland’s foreign minister warns that it won’t be able to keep up with new Western military spending goals.
Updated: June 27, 2025
Russia
Poland to Withdraw From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Polish Sejm voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty that prohibits the manufacture, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines amid increasing concerns over Russian aggression.
June 26, 2025
Aviation
Russian Maker of Warplane Components Goes Insolvent
The Optron-Savropol microelectronics manufacturer, like many of its peers, claimed that the Ministry of Defense was not paying enough for parts. As a result, it has been inoperative since March.
June 26, 2025
Iran
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Iranian Refugee Toddler at Moscow Airport
The Belarusian man confessed to the attempted murder of an 18-month-old Iranian boy after picking him up and throwing him on his head at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.
June 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Expanding Their Use of Motorcycles
As heavy machinery becomes an easy target for Ukrainian drones along the front lines, Moscow’s military also may leverage two-wheelers in “future wars” against NATO, think-tanks says.
June 25, 2025
NATO
UK to Reintroduce Nuclear-Weapon-Capable Aircraft
“These F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our Allies,” Starmer said of the US-made jets.
June 25, 2025
Ukraine
Vucic: Serbia Halts All Ammunition Exports
Serbia will discontinue the export of its ammunition. Moscow had previously criticized its ‘ally’ for supplying arms to Ukraine.
June 24, 2025
Nuclear weapons
Trump Slams Medvedev’s ‘N-Word’ Threat Over Iran
Trump warned the former Russian president on his truth social account, but stopped short of criticizing Putin or Russia directly.
June 23, 2025
Russia
If Iran Closes of Strait of Hormuz, Russian Oil Revenues Rise
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) explains the potential benefits to Russian crude oil revenues, which have been sliding in 2025, if Tehran blocks major transport route.
June 23, 2025
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