Europe
Russia Meets Budget Targets Through Cuts as Oil Prices Slide – KSE Institute
Russia kept its 2025 budget deficit within target and cut inflation despite falling oil prices, relying on spending restraint, higher export volumes and domestic borrowing, the KSE Institute reports.
Feb. 4, 2026
Europe
France's New Budget Clears the Way for a Military Spending Boost
France on Monday adopted a 2026 budget after lawmakers rejected two more no-confidence motions.
Feb. 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
Poland Detains Defense Ministry Employee Over Russia Spy Allegations
The suspected mole, a long-serving employee of the Polish Defense Ministry, was detained following a months-long counterintelligence investigation by the SKW, Warsaw’s military intelligence service.
Feb. 3, 2026
Russia
FIFA President Calls for End to Russia’s International Football Ban
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the ban, imposed after Russia launched its full-scale invasion four years ago, “has not achieved anything, it has just created more frustration and hatred.”
Feb. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Germany Arrests 5 Over Illegal Exports to Russia Linked to Arms Companies
German prosecutors said the suspects exported goods worth at least €30 million to Russia, including to sanctioned defense firms, in violation of EU sanctions.
Feb. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Deports IT Specialist to Russia Over Money Transfers to Ukraine
Twenty-five-year-old Oleksandr Kachkurkin, who had worked with OpenAI, faces up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment on treason charges.
Feb. 2, 2026
Czechia
Thousands Back Pro-Ukraine Czech President in Clash With New Government
Tens of thousands rallied in Prague to back pro-Ukraine President Petr Pavel after he blocked a ministerial nominee accused of Nazi gestures, deepening a clash with the new government.
Feb. 2, 2026
Europe
Beyond the Rhetoric: France’s Search for a European Strategic Autonomy
France has a long history not only as an ally of the United States, but also one with a healthy wariness of depending too much on Washington. The rest of Europe could stand to learn from Paris.
Feb. 1, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Europe Between Ambition and Capability
A lot of Europeans are talking about security in the face of American withdrawal. But whatever is being proposed must come with material support and political will.
Feb. 1, 2026
US
OPINION: The Free World Pivots to China
As Trump’s antics turn US allies off America, how far are Europeans willing to ignore China’s red flags?
Jan. 31, 2026
Ukraine
Winter of War Crimes: Ukraine Faces Russia’s Campaign Against Heat, Life, Washington Panel Says
Experts warn that Russia’s winter strikes on civilian infrastructure are deepening blackouts and psychological trauma across Ukraine
Jan. 31, 2026
Ukraine
Allies Secured: US Senate Advances Massive Funding Deal, Defies Ukraine Critics
By protecting aid for Ukraine and the Baltics, a bipartisan majority rejects Thump administration cuts while setting a deadline for a separate, volatile debate on DHS enforcement.
Jan. 31, 2026
Germany
Germany to Harden Critical Infrastructure as Russia Fears Spike
Germany passed a law to tighten protection of critical infrastructure amid fears of sabotage and hybrid threats linked to Russia, requiring key providers to boost security and report incidents.
Jan. 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘No Path From Bucha to Brussels’: EU Weighs Entry Ban on Russian Combatants
Earlier, Tallinn imposed a permanent entry ban on 261 Russian soldiers it says took part in the invasion and now calling for a coordinated approach across the 27‑nation bloc.
Jan. 30, 2026
Russia
‘Shadow Fleet’ Sanctions Bill Advances as US Senate Targets Kremlin’s War Chest
A new sanctions bill working its way through Congress aims to choke off the energy revenues Russia needs to fund its war by dismantling its maritime export network.
Jan. 30, 2026
Ukraine
Proof, Not Promises: Ex-Ambassador Eyes Trump’s Claimed Russian Pause With Skepticism
As Trump says Putin agreed to halt attacks during a deep freeze, a former US ambassador to Ukraine calls it a “good first step” – if Moscow actually follows through.
Jan. 30, 2026
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