Europe
Putin
Kremlin Rehabilitates Wagner Mercenaries
Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.
Jan. 8, 2024
Russia
Russian Rapper, Arrested for Allegedly Spreading ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Receives Military Summons
Nikolai Vasilyev, whose rap name is VACIO, had attended a “nearly-naked” party where he had worn a sock over his penis.
Jan. 8, 2024
Hungary Urges ‘Calm’ Over EU Leadership Speculation
Some fear that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose been accused of violating democratic norms and the closest EU leader to Moscow, would lead the European Council if no one else is voted in.
Jan. 8, 2024
Germany
ANALYSIS: Skynex – The New Air Defense System Protecting Ukrainian Skies, Courtesy of Germany
Germany announced its latest military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, Jan. 4, that contained enhanced air defense capability that included the Skynex air defense system.
Jan. 8, 2024
Ukraine
Twin Musical Cities: Odesa and Lucca, Italy
Not even in wartime does the music stop. True to its historical links with Italy, the Odesa Conservatory has established links with Lucca, its twin musical city.
Jan. 8, 2024
Ukraine
Germany Sends New Military Aid to Ukraine
Along with fighting vehicles and tanks, the aid includes the IRIS-T air defense missiles, which have been essential in preventing Russian missiles from hitting Ukrainian cities.
Jan. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
N. Korea Supplied Russia with Missiles for Ukraine Attacks: US
Moscow's forces fired multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine as part of a mass aerial attack on Jan. 2, White House spokesperson John Kirby said.
Jan. 4, 2024
NATO
Russia Might Be Jamming GPS Signals, Anonymous Researcher Claims
According to the researcher, GPS signals significantly deteriorate over NATO countries near the southern Baltic Sea, and the source of the deterioration appears to be Kaliningrad.
Jan. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
NATO-Ukraine Council to Hold Extraordinary Meeting Following Massive Russian Attacks
Wednesday was the first day of relative quiet for Ukrainian cities since Dec. 29, when the Kremlin began a mass bombardment. Kyiv's so far shot down most of Russia's missiles.
Jan. 3, 2024
NATO
European NATO Members Task Alliance Agency to Provide 1,000 Patriot Missiles
NATO has announced that it would assist members in procuring 1,000 Patriot missiles as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) as Russia launches massive air assaults on Ukraine.
Jan. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Says No to Bloody Russian Diamonds
Along with banning Russian diamonds, the EU is adding to the list of sensitive-technology items whose resale to Russia is banned, and attempting to better enforce the price cap on oil.
Jan. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Will Approve €50 Billion to Ukraine Even Without Hungary – Kuleba
The Ukrainian foreign minister is confident that despite the obstructionism of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the EU will come through with a proposed €50 billion ($55 billion) for Ukraine.
Dec. 26, 2023
Zelensky
Netherlands to Deploy 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The Dutch government is preparing the first 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Ukraine. That’s enough aircraft to outfit a fighter squadron.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
European Council Targets Russian Diamonds and More in New Round of Sanctions
Along with targeting diamonds, the European Council's 12th round of sanctions seeks to better enforce previous sanctions on Russian oil exports that attempt to cap the price at $60 a barrel.
Dec. 18, 2023
Ukraine
EU Must Open Accession Negotiations With Ukraine, Says European Parliament President
Elsewhere, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened Thursday to veto an EU plan to boost aid and open membership talks.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
5 Crucial EU/Ukraine Developments You Need to Know from Wednesday
Macron’s “enduring support,” Orban and the “terrible mistake,” Zelensky’s retort, Nordic support and Germany’s “sustainable” aid.
Dec. 13, 2023

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