Europe
Trump
Washington Reverses Decision and Extends Waiver Allowing Russian Oil Sales
The Treasury Department issued a new month-long waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil already loaded on vessels, reversing its earlier statement that the measure would not be renewed.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow Falling Back on Soviet-Style Escalation Tactics as Battlefield Gains Stall – Veteran US Diplomat
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried says Hungary may stop acting as Putin’s agent in Europe and that Ukraine should move quickly to restore damaged ties with Budapest.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
UN Security Council to Meet on Ukraine After Deadly Russian Attacks
Latvia and Germany hosted an informal UN briefing on Russia’s war against Ukraine ahead of Security Council meeting on Monday.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
Germany’s AfD Pushes Radical Agenda Ahead of State Election
Germany’s far‑right AfD is campaigning on lifting sanctions on Russia and targeting Ukrainian refugees as it gains ground ahead of a key state election.
April 17, 2026
Russia
Lithuania Begins Trial Into Russia-Linked Blasts
Investigators believe those recruited mostly comprised poorer people living in Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Latvia.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Creditors Agree to Postpone Ukraine’s Debt Payments Until 2030
Ukraine and its G7 and Paris Club creditors have agreed to defer state and state-guaranteed debt payments until 2030.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Reinforces Air Defenses Around Oil Ports After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The move follows repeated strikes on Baltic export terminals that have exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s energy infrastructure.
April 17, 2026
Energy
Hungary Says Russian Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline Might Resume Next Week
The potential restart follows months of disruption after a drone strike and ongoing disputes between Kyiv and EU states over repairs.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
King of Sweden Visits Ukraine, Meets Zelensky in First-Ever Monarch Visit
King Carl XVI Gustaf is the first monarch in the world to visit the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion started in February 2022.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Growls at European Drone Makers
Russia’s former president says that European drone manufacturers cooperating with Ukraine are “potential targets for the Russian armed forces.”
April 17, 2026
Europe
EU to Add ‘Hard’ Safeguards in New Accession Treaties Following Orbán Lesson, Commissioner Kos Says
The EU is preparing a “new generation” of accession treaties with built-in safeguards that could penalize future members if they breach democratic norms, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Netherlands Launch Joint Drone Deal
Kyiv’s latest drone deal success comes as the Kremlin tries to scare Europe away from supporting Ukraine.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ex-US Envoy: Kremlin’s ‘Target List’ of European Drone Firms Is Intimidation
Steven Pifer told Kyiv Post Moscow is trying to scare off European support for Ukraine’s drone industry, even as Russia remains bogged down on the battlefield.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine and US Agree on Purchase of American Equipment for Naftogaz
Ukraine and the United States agreed on a $300 million purchase of American energy equipment for Naftogaz, amid continued Russian attacks.
April 16, 2026
Russia
Moldova Declares Russian Troop Commanders Persona Non Grata
Moldova has declared senior Russian military officials in Transnistria persona non grata.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
What Neutrality Means in War: Switzerland’s Role in Ukraine
Swiss Ambassador Felix Baumann discusses neutrality, Ukraine support, and diplomacy in wartime – plus personal insights from accordion-playing to leading in crisis.
April 16, 2026
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