Eastern Europe
War in Ukraine
Budanov: Russia’s Top Fear Is Threats to Putin’s Regime
Russia’s leadership is increasingly concerned about threats to Putin’s political system rather than economic problems, according to the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office.
June 2, 2026
Europe
Germany’s Schröder Reportedly in Moscow
The former German chancellor was named by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a potential negotiator for the EU.
June 2, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Thanks France After Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
President Zelensky said Russian oil revenues should fund protection against aggression, not Moscow’s war.
June 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Refinery Campaign Forces Fuel Limits in Moscow
Gas stations in Novaya Moskva have begun displaying notices limiting gasoline sales to 60 liters (about 16 gallons) per customer and diesel fuel sales to 100 liters (about 26 gallons).
June 1, 2026
Ukraine
Romanian Leader Dan Calls on Kremlin to Hit Targets in Ukraine More Accurately
Romanian President Nicușor Dan appeared neutral on Russia’s large-scale strikes on Ukraine, without noting that Ukrainian forces intercept most drones before they approach Romanian airspace.
June 1, 2026
Energy
Russia Imposes Jet Fuel Export Ban Amid Fuel Crisis
Russia said the ban will last five months after imposing a similar decision on gasoline exports months prior amid intensified Ukrainian strikes.
June 1, 2026
Europe
Italy Deploys Troops and Jets to Romania After Russian Strike
Italy is deploying around 100 military personnel and several fighter jets to Romania’s Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base to train local forces in countering and destroying hostile drones.
May 31, 2026
Europe
US to Propose Accelerated Troop Withdrawal from Europe at June NATO Summit
The US is planning to present NATO allies with proposals in June to drastically accelerate the withdrawal of a portion of US military personnel from European bases.
May 31, 2026
Europe
Tusk Urges NATO to Act as Medvedev Warns ‘Peaceful Sleep of EU Citizens’ Is Over
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged NATO to take Russia’s actions seriously after a Russian drone crashed into a Romanian apartment block.
May 31, 2026
Europe
Estonia Deploys First Border Anti-Drone Monitoring Systems
Estonia has successfully activated its first stationary drone detection and monitoring systems across three land border sectors.
May 30, 2026
Europe
EU to Unlock €16.4 Billion in Frozen Funds for Hungary Following Reforms
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the unlocking of €16.4 billion in frozen recovery and cohesion funds for Hungary.
May 30, 2026
Putin
Putin Leaves Kazakhstan With Empty Rhetoric and Panic Over Armenia, Goble Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Paul Goble says Putin’s dwelling on Armenia during his Kazakhstan visit showed panic, as Moscow won little more than empty words.
May 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia’s War Costs Could Exceed Budget by $28 Billion
Russia’s spending on the war against Ukraine could exceed this year’s budget by $28 billion, forcing the Kremlin to consider cuts in other sectors, Moscow Finance Minister reportedly wrote.
May 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Crossed Yet Another Line’: EU And NATO React After Russian Drone Hits Romania Home
Romania’s defense ministry said the incident occurred overnight during Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure near the Danube frontier.
May 29, 2026
Ukraine
Washington’s Step Back From Ukraine Mediation May Help Kyiv, Former US Ambassador Says
Pifer says a pause in US mediation could spare Ukraine from one-sided concessions while opening space for a more balanced European role.
May 29, 2026
Putin
Putin Travels Through Kazakhstan Under Heavy Security
The Russian leader’s tour in Kazakhstan has been flanked by armored vehicles and aerial support.
May 28, 2026
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