Eastern Europe
Putin
Putin Pitches ‘Ceasefire Memorandum’ With Kyiv During Call With Trump
The leaders held a much-anticipated phone call to discuss ending the war in Ukraine amid signs that the US leader is growing increasingly impatient with Moscow.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Russia
Sony Mass-Bans Russian PlayStation Accounts
The Japanese tech giant has reportedly taken steps to crack down on Russian accounts registered in other countries to skirt earlier restrictions.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
‘Much Depends on Romania in Security Matters’ – Zelensky Speaks to President-Elect Dan
Zelensky congratulates Romania’s new president Nicușor Dan after his defeat against far-right candidate George Simion.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Pro-EU Mayor and a Nationalist Set for Polish Presidential Runoff
A victory for the mayor would boost the centrist government led by former EU leader Donald Tusk. The nationalists have charged the country’s one million Ukrainians of taking advantage of Poland.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Romania’s New President Nicusor Dan: Math Prodigy, Graft Fighter
“In today’s elections a community of Romanians who want a profound change in Romania won,” the 55-year-old said.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
Vance, Rubio Met Zelensky in Rome Hours Before Critical Trump Call
The Sunday meeting in Rome came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine in years after rare direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv failed to yield a ceasefire.
May 18, 2025
Ukraine
Top Zelensky Aide Calls for Further Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Atomic, Space Agencies
Kyiv argues that more should be done to target Russian businesses, space agencies, and shipping vessels, as Europe and Washington mull plans to move forward with further sanctions against Russia.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Sacks His Ground Forces Commander
The Kremlin denies that the firing of Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov was in any way related to poor performance on the battlefields of Ukraine.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Belarus Sends Troops to Russia for Training to Gain ‘Modern Conflict Experience’
Belarus is sending troops to Russia’s Mulino training center to become instructors, citing the need to learn lessons from “modern conflicts” – likely referring to the war in Ukraine.
May 15, 2025
Turkey
Rubio Arrives In Antalya, Meets With Sybiha
NATO foreign ministers will gather on Thursday to focus on preparations for the upcoming Summit in The Hague, but the Alliance’s support for Ukraine also remains top of the agenda.
May 15, 2025
Russia
‘The Atmosphere Is Not Exactly Great’ – Serbian Leader Returns to EU Talks After Moscow Visit
Less than a week after the Serbian president joined Russian allies at Moscow’s military celebrations, he met with EU leadership to discuss things like imposing sanctions on Russia to join the bloc.
May 14, 2025
Russia
UK Court Jails 6 Bulgarians Spying for Russia
The cell’s operations are believed to be among the “largest and most complex” enemy operations ever uncovered on British soil.
May 12, 2025
Propaganda
Putin Wants to Address the ‘Root Causes’ of His Invasion
As the possibility of talks in Turkey between Ukraine and Russia continue, the Kremlin complains of NATO encroachment, boosting its disinformation game to cover for its own unprovoked invasion.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
Hungary Arrests Ex-Ukrainian Diplomat in Broad Daylight as Tensions Soar
The highly publicized arrest filmed in downtown Budapest came as the tensions between Kyiv and Budapest reached an all-time high after the former accused the latter of staging an invasion.
May 11, 2025
Ukraine
New Pope Denounced Russia’s ‘Imperialist’ Invasion of Ukraine in Old Interview
Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marks a stark contrast compared to his predecessor’s stance, which viewed the invasion more as a conflict between two parties.
May 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
Moscow Marks Victory Day With Military Parades, Foreign Guests – and Steven Seagal
What do a North Korean soldier, an action star, and the leader of Slovakia have in common? They were all seen in Moscow on May 9, 2025, for Russia’s Victory Day parade.
May 9, 2025
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