Eastern Europe
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
Putin
‘A Populist Gesture’ – Serbian Leader Defends Controversial Moscow Parade Visit
“Relations with Russia cannot be business as usual,” EC spokesman Markus Lammert said about Vucic’s visit to Putin’s WWII victory parade. Lammert declined to speculate on any consequences for Serbia.
May 8, 2025
NATO
EXPLAINED: 8 Things to Know About Romania’s Political Crisis
The victory of Romania’s far-right candidate in the rebooted presidential elections has sent shockwaves across the country and beyond – this is why it might be bad for Ukraine and NATO.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Forty-Plus Uncles’ – Russian Forces Increase Motorcycle Attacks With Older Soldiers
“Russians are using less and less heavy equipment and more assaults with light, improvised equipment, small infantry groups. This trend is likely to grow by summer,” an AFU official explains.
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
‘Romania First’ – Bucharest’s Pro-EU Premier Announces His Resignation
Ciolacu’s resignation “comes at the worst possible moment, adding political risks and fears” in a country struggling with the highest deficit in the EU. Moscow watches Ukraine’s neighbor closely.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘I Do Believe We Are Closer With One Party’ – Trump Says, With a Wink and a Nod
On the news program “Meet the Press,” the US president said, “We did do a deal with the American people, you know, we did get rare earth,” subtly confirming his progress in peace talks with Ukraine.
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Disinformation ‘Flooding Ukraine’ Amid US Absence, Experts Warn
“Any nail in the coffin of the counter disinformation industry is a win for countries like Russia,” an American disinformation expert told Kyiv Post.
May 5, 2025
Zelensky
‘This Is Not the First Challenge’ – Zelensky Says He Does Not Believe in Putin’s Truce
Meeting with Zelensky in Prague, Czech leader and former NATO general says that “Putin can end the war with a single decision, but he has not shown any willingness so far.”
May 5, 2025
Putin
‘A No-Limits Partnership’ – China’s Xi to Meet in Moscow With Putin for Victory-Day Parade
China has portrayed itself as a neutral party in the three-year conflict, although Western governments say its close ties to Russia have given Moscow crucial economic and diplomatic support.
May 5, 2025
Poland
OPINION: Monument to Cynicism: Russia Celebrates ‘Truth’ While Killing Journalists
Russia’s “Died for the Truth” exhibition in Belgrade celebrates its journalists who have exposed “Ukraine’s crimes” while ignoring its attitude to the “Fourth Estate.”
May 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
West Africa’s Togo Says Ukraine Captured Togolese Fighting Alongside Russian Forces
The ministry called on citizens, “particularly young people who wish to pursue their studies abroad, to exercise utmost vigilance,” especially to Russia.
May 2, 2025
Putin
‘There Can Be No Double Standards’ – Serbian President Will Attend Putin’s Victory Day Parade After All
While visiting the US, Aleksandar Vučić said the West was taking Kosovo from Serbia, and announced his decision to attend Putin’s parade because he “promised him” he would.
May 2, 2025
Zelensky
US Could Step Back From Mediator Role Without ‘Concrete Proposals,’ Top Diplomat Warns
Rubio: “We are now at a time where concrete proposals need to be delivered by the two parties on how to end this conflict.”
April 30, 2025
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