Eastern Europe
Kazakhstan
‘Packing Our Bags’ – Exodus of Ethnic Russians Continues from Central Asia
Russians made up about a fifth of Central Asia’s population before the Soviet collapse. The figure is now five percent, with thousands leaving each year. Ukraine is no longer an option for them.
April 9, 2025
NATO
Most US Army Troops to ‘Stay Where They Are’ in Europe, Top General Says
Despite the shuffle of US soldiers from the current Polish logistics hub supplying Ukraine, the move doesn’t signal a withdrawal of troops from Europe amid fears of Trump downsizing the US presence.
April 9, 2025
Russia
Russia Makes Less Booze Due to Taxes
The production of strong alcoholic beverages has dipped more than 25% in Russia partly due to higher excise taxes and minimum retail prices introduced starting this year.
April 8, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams US Lack of Response to Putin Truce Rejection
Zelensky said “the number of Russian air attacks is increasing,” which he said proved that “the pressure on Russia is still insufficient.”
April 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s SBU Claims Drone Strike on Munition Plant in Russia’s Samara Region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a munition plant in Russia’s Samara region in the early hours of Saturday in a comment to Kyiv Post.
April 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘The Anger Dissipates Quickly’ – Washington Gets to Know Putin’s New Chief Negotiator
Kyiv-born and US-educated, Kirill Dmitriev met his counterpart in the White House after Trump’s public comments that he is “pissed off” at the Kremlin for demanding removal of Zelensky from office.
April 4, 2025
US
Radio Liberty Says US Cut Off its Russian Broadcast
RFE/RL reaches almost 50 million people in countries including Belarus, China, Iran or Russia, seeking to counter the official propaganda.
April 3, 2025
NATO
French Ambassador Arrives in Russia as Tensions With Paris Remain High
Russia has singled out France, a key Ukraine ally, as a hostile European country, as new French attaché visits Moscow for the first time.
April 2, 2025
Trump
Trump’s Patience With Putin Is Thin, But Does He Hold Any Cards?
As Finland’s leader calls the US president a “skillful negotiator,” analysts wonder if Trump’s threat of oil “tariffs” on Russia is a useful bargaining tool after all.
April 1, 2025
Kremlin
Moldova Expels Russian Diplomats After Pro-Moscow Lawmaker’s Escape
The country’s foreign ministry says the decision was “based on clear evidence of activities contrary to their diplomatic status” after Alexandr Nesterovschi evaded imprisonment in a diplomat’s van.
April 1, 2025
Putin
VIDEO: One of Putin’s Limos Goes up in Flames
It’s paranoia as usual in the Kremlin as guards search other guards, sewer lines checked, and shots fired in Murmansk on Sunday. The perceived threat of the autocrat’s assassination remains palpable.
March 31, 2025
Putin
‘I Was Pissed Off’ – Trump Backs Up Zelensky When Putin Questions His Authority
In a rare sign of solidarity with Kyiv, Trump lashed out at Putin and threatened Russia with more sanctions after the Kremlin leader demanded a new Kyiv government. Trump also hinted at a third term.
March 31, 2025
Zelensky
‘No One Recognizes These Territories as Russian’– Zelensky Welcomes Black Sea Deal but Is Concerned About Witkoff’s Stance
“No one can accuse Ukraine of not moving towards sustainable peace after this,” Zelensky said after grain passage deal is okayed, but wonders if US envoy is again parroting Kremlin talking points
March 26, 2025
Russia
US-Russia Talks Conclude After 12 Hours, Without Comment From Either Side
“The issue of the Black Sea Initiative and all aspects related to the renewal of this initiative is on the agenda today,” Kremlin spokesman said. Details are expected to be released Tuesday.
March 25, 2025
Europe
‘Are You Serious, Mr. Putin, About Peace?’ – Europe Awaits Outcome of Moscow-Washington Phone Call
As Trump foreshadows that nuclear power plant could be a major focus of his upcoming call with the Kremlin leader, Britain and France lean in: “The guns must fall silent,” says Macron.
March 18, 2025
Top News
‘An Act of Terrorism’ – Lithuania Says Russian Intelligence Behind Ikea Store Arson
“Kremlin’s terrorist nature confirmed once again. It’s clear who we are dealing with,” Vilnius claims.
March 18, 2025
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