Europe
Ukraine
Meloni ‘Expresses Solidarity’ for Ukraine, Strengthening Defense Commitment with Zelensky
Zelensky met Italian PM Meloni in Rome after attending Ramstein in Germany alongside other world leaders to discuss strengthening support for Ukraine and potential peace initiatives.
Jan. 10, 2025
US
Düsseldorf’s Rheinmetall Rumbles Towards Dominance of Ukrainian Arms Production
As the American weapons manufacturers bow out, Germany’s top arms producer is stepping in, sending DAX share prices skyrocketing.
Jan. 8, 2025
France
Ukraine Investigates Alleged Mass Desertion of French-Trained 155th ‘Anne of Kyiv’ Brigade
Ukraine launches a criminal probe into the 155th Mechanized Brigade after reports surfaced of 1,700 soldiers going AWOL, raising concerns over the AFU’s military management and training effectiveness.
Jan. 3, 2025
Ukraine
‘A Real Prospect of an Unconventional Attack Against NATO’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 30
US expected to unveil $1.25 billion aid package for Ukraine; Poland ready to boost electricity exports after Slovakia threatens cuts; and Russia promises retaliation for EU block of Telegram.
Dec. 30, 2024
Russia
Pro-Russian Hacker Group Launches Cyberattacks on Italian Airports and Foreign Ministry
Italy is investigating cyberattacks by pro-Russian group NoName057(16) targeting Milan’s airports and the Foreign Ministry on Saturday in another example of the rising use of hybrid warfare tactics.
Dec. 28, 2024
Russia
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized by Finland ‘Was Loaded With Spying Equipment’ – Lloyd’s List
Listening equipment was found on a tanker seized by Finland for cutting undersea cables, according to a leading shipping publication’s sources within the industry.
Dec. 28, 2024
Russia
Mass Airline Bail Out on Flights to Russia After Jet Crash
A Russian missile crew in Chechnya is the top suspect in the air disaster. Chechen boss Ramzan Kadyrov called for a “secret” investigation, but Baku nixed the idea.
Dec. 27, 2024
Europe
Eastern Europe Braces for End to Russian Gas Supplies
Russian gas accounted for less than 10% of the EU’s gas imports in 2023. In 2021, a year before Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine started, it made up over 40%.
Dec. 27, 2024
Europe
German President Steinmeier Dissolves Parliament, Sets Feb. 23 Election Date
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also warned of “foreign influence ... which is particularly intense on X,” the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk, in upcoming elections.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
How Poland’s Trade with Russia Undermines EU Sanctions and Support for Ukraine
Polish officials have struggled to rein in companies that are suspected of sanctions-busting, according to economic watchdog reports.
Dec. 27, 2024
Belarus
Armenia, Belarus Clash Off-Script Live During St. Petersburg Meeting
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan lashed out at Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko when the latter insisted Pashinyan visit Belarus despite the earlier fallout between the two nations.
Dec. 27, 2024
Russia
EU to Propose New Sanctions Targeting Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Over Cut Electricity Cables
The Estlink 2 submarine cable between Finland and Estonia was disconnected on Christmas Day, just over a month after two telecommunications cables were severed in Swedish waters in the Baltic Sea.
Dec. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Moldova Investigates Russian Missile, Romania Says No Airspace Violation
Kyiv says on Christmas morning, a Russian missile targeting Ukraine’s energy grid flew through Moldovan and Romanian airspace; Bucharest says none was detected while Chișinău says it is investigating.
Dec. 25, 2024
Ukraine
Christmas in the Forests With Those Who Fought Hitler and Stalin
In Ukraine, during World War II and after, resistance fighters had to hide in the forests. How did the soldiers fighting a guerilla war against the Nazis and Soviets manage to celebrate Christmas?
Dec. 25, 2024
Top News
Does Europe Really Face an Economic Trumpocalypse?
Analysts argue that the impact of Trump’s protectionist trade policies on Europe would likely not be catastrophic – although it would probably be bad.
Dec. 24, 2024
Europe
Romanian Pro-EU Parties Strike Coalition Government Pact
Romania finds a way out of its political mess, for now.
Dec. 23, 2024
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