Europe
Ukraine
Ukraine, Lithuania Sign Drone Deal to Boost Defense Cooperation
Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a drone cooperation deal to expand defense technology, amid continued Russian aggression.
May 13, 2026
Ukraine
Bucharest 9, Nordic Leaders Call for Increased Pressure on Russia
NATO’s Bucharest 9 and Nordic leaders called for stronger pressure on Russia, reaffirming support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
May 13, 2026
Ukraine
Poland Scrambles Jets During Russian Attack
Poland activated fighter jets and air defense systems during Russia’s large-scale drone attack against Ukraine, officials said.
May 13, 2026
Putin
Kremlin Demands Ukraine Leave Donbas to ‘Open a Corridor’ Toward Peace Talks
The Kremlin said Ukraine must withdraw troops from Donbas and what it unilaterally deems Russian regions before Moscow would move toward peace negotiations.
May 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Imports of Russian Gas Highest Since Ukraine Invasion
The surge came as nations worldwide scramble for energy supplies to replace disrupted deliveries during the Middle East war. But the EU has vowed to end all imports of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027.
May 13, 2026
Trump Denies Any Deal With Putin on Donbas
Asked whether he had reached an understanding that the eastern Ukrainian region should become part of Russia, the US president replied: “No.”
May 13, 2026
UN
Russia Demands Bosnia OHR Office Closure After Schmidt Departure
Russia called for the closure of Bosnia’s international oversight body after the resignation of High Representative Christian Schmidt.
May 12, 2026
Germany
Europe Races to Build Its Own Long-Range Missiles After Trump Scraps US Deployment Plan
German defense giant Rheinmetall is launching cruise missile production with Destinus as European countries push to close defense gaps after the US reversed plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany.
May 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Victory Parade in Moscow: How to Read Putin’s Words?
Russia held its traditional military parade on 9 May - during a three-day ceasefire - to celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
Putin Bluffing About Ending the War, Analyst Says
After a slimmed-down Victory Day parade, Paul Goble says Vladimir Putin’s peace talk is a tactic to calm Russians, confuse the West, buy time and blame NATO.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
‘Airport Ceasefire’ Plan Would Halt Ukraine-Russia Strikes on Aviation Hubs
Ukraine wants Europe to help mediate a limited deal with Moscow as US-led peace efforts slow, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
EU Has No Unified Position on Russia Talks, Kallas Says
EU foreign policy chief Kallas said the bloc lacks a unified position on Russia, warning Moscow is not negotiating in good faith.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Finland Urges Direct Europe-Russia Talks
Finland’s president urged Europe to open direct talks with Moscow, saying US policy no longer fully aligns with European interests.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
UK, EU Sanction Russian Networks Over Abducted Ukrainian Children
The UK and EU have announced new sanctions targeting Russian officials, propaganda networks and organizations involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
May 11, 2026
Ukraine
Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Drones in Expanded Defense Partnership
Germany and Ukraine are expanding defense cooperation through joint drone production projects, including long-range unmanned systems capable of reaching 1,500 km (932 miles).
May 11, 2026
NATO
Hungary Says It Will Stop Using EU Veto as ‘Blackmail’
Hungary’s new foreign minister said Budapest will stop using EU vetoes for political pressure and work to rebuild trust with European allies.
May 11, 2026
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