Eastern Europe
Putin
‘Ukraine Tried to Scare Foreign Leaders’ – Putin Tells Trump During Phone Call
During Monday’s call with Trump, Putin claimed Ukraine launched drones and missiles at Russia before May 9, calling it an attempt to intimidate foreign leaders invited to the Victory Day parade.
May 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘No One Will Surrender Our Land’ – Zelensky Describes Talks With Trump, Team Russia
Topics included news about POW exchanges, and various possible venues for follow-up talks, but the President held firm that Ukraine will not “withdraw our troops from our own territory.”
May 20, 2025
Putin
‘Let the Process Begin’ – Trump Says Call With Putin ‘Went Very Well’
The US president said Moscow and Kyiv would start working towards a ceasefire deal, and his tone suggests that more sanctions on Moscow are unlikely at present.
May 19, 2025
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
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