Eastern Europe
Putin
‘Wholesale Incorporation’ – Russians Now Allowed to Vote in Belarus, Vice-Versa
Putin and Lukashenko signed reciprocal measures allowing Russians in Belarus and Belarusians in Russia to participate in local “elections” as Moscow slowly absorbs its neighbor.
March 16, 2025
Putin
‘Who’s Going to Get the Power Plant?’ – Trump Calls Putin’s Ukraine Remarks ‘Promising’ but Not ‘Complete’
As his envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrives in Moscow, Trump says he’d “love to meet with Putin” in person if possible. “We have to get a ceasefire deal over with fast,” he said.
March 14, 2025
US
US Ends Permit for Russian Energy Transactions – Trump’s Sanctions Trump Card?
In short, no more Russian gas and oil purchases via Russian banks using hard money by US entities.
March 14, 2025
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, Armenia Say Peace Deal Ready for Signing
Both countries have repeatedly said a comprehensive peace deal to end their long-standing animosity is within reach, but previous talks had failed to reach consensus on a draft agreement.
March 13, 2025
Putin
Did Putin Agree to Trump’s 30-Day Ceasefire? Kind of. Maybe. Not Really.
Meanwhile, Moscow’s staunchest ally Belarus denied the possibility of a ceasefire deal between Kyiv and Moscow at a Thursday press conference in Moscow.
Updated: March 13, 2025
Russia
Russia Confiscates Dual-Use Goods Transits From China
Industry representatives said the confiscations have led to China looking at alternative routes that bypass Russia altogether.
March 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Pure Betrayal and Sabotage’ – Hardline Russians Reject Ceasefire Proposal
The proposal puts Putin in a quandary: While the Western alliance is fracturing, the Kremlin strongman may not risk souring Trump’s resuscitated US-Russian relations.
March 12, 2025
US
Russian Oligarch’s Superyacht Could Be Auctioned in US
The “Amadea”, once belonging to Putin ally and Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, and now seized in San Diego, is estimated at about $300 million.
March 11, 2025
Nuclear weapons
‘A Return to the Times of Napoleon’ – Russia Calls French Nuclear Comments a ‘Threat’
Kremlin says Macron is “detached from reality”, comparing him to Hitler and Bonaparte, after the French leader warns of extending his country’s nuclear deterrent.
March 7, 2025
Zelensky
Lavrov Calls Zelensky ‘Pure Nazi,’ ‘Traitor to Jewish People’
The statement by Russia’s top diplomat is part of Moscow’s longstanding attempt to paint Ukraine as a “neo-Nazi” state to justify its invasion.
March 2, 2025
Russia
Pro-Russian Candidate Declared Winner in Abkhazia Vote
No candidate won a majority in the first round on Feb. 15, forcing a runoff.
March 2, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia’s Fico Demands Ukraine to Transit Russian Gas, Threatens to Block EU Aid
In a Facebook update, the Slovakian head of state reiterated his opposition to Ukraine but agreed Europe’s need to bolster defense spending and capabilities.
March 2, 2025
Russia
Polling Station Attack Disrupts Voting in Abkhazia
Abkhazia is recognised by most of the world as Georgian territory, but has been under de-facto Russian control since a brief 2008 war between Moscow and Tbilisi.
March 2, 2025
Zelensky
‘Did I Say That?’ – Trump Dodges Question on Calling Zelensky ‘Dictator’
US President Donald Trump said he “[couldn’t] believe [he] said that” when asked by a reporter while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Feb. 27, 2025
EU
Romania Prosecutors Question Far-Right Politician After Annulled Vote
Television footage showed far-right politician Calin Georgescu entering the general prosecutor’s office flanked by police.
Feb. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Moldova Summons Russia Ambassador After Drones Explode on Its Soil
Airspace violations have become frequent since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, crossing the border into both Romania and Moldova.
Feb. 13, 2025
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