Europe
Europe
Dutch Elections: Pro-Ukrainian D66 and Populist PVV Neck and Neck With Equal Seats
The difference in votes between the pro-Ukrainian social-liberal D66 and populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) is marginal, with the final results expected next week.
Oct. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘A Terrorist War Against Life’: Zelensky Says Russia Launched 650 Drones, 50 Missiles in Overnight Strike
The overnight assault marked another phase in Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure, heightening fears of renewed blackouts as winter nears.
Oct. 30, 2025
Europe
Dutch Exit Poll: D66 Liberals Projected to Win Narrowly Over Wilders’ PVV
According to exit polls, the pro-Ukrainian social liberals of D66 scored a surprise victory, edging out the populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV).
Oct. 29, 2025
France
‘The Shadow of Russia Hangs Over This Courtroom’ – Trial of Bulgarian Nationals in Kremlin-Linked Desecration of WW2 Memorial Begins
One of the defendants’ lawyers described them as “mere hands” serving the interests of the Kremlin.
Oct. 29, 2025
NATO
Belgian Minister Says NATO Would ‘Flatten Moscow,’ Kremlin Rages
Belgium’s Defense Minister warned that any Russian missile strike on Brussels would bring a devastating NATO response – prompting a furious statement from Moscow.
Oct. 29, 2025
Drones
Ukrainian Press Officer Shoots Down Russian Drone, Rescues Dutch Film Crew in Donetsk
Oleg Petrasyuk was accompanying a journalist from a Dutch news outlet, who was documenting damage to the local Orthodox church caused by Russian attacks.
Oct. 29, 2025
Europe
ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s $1.14 Billion EU Export Loss Cut to $253 Million After Reorientation, Economists Estimate
Independent research estimated high losses from lower access to the EU markets – but market reorientation is rapidly improving the situation, potentially averting tragedy.
Oct. 29, 2025
Europe
US to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
The force posture review favors resources for the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific, raising questions about America’s commitment to deterring Putin in the Black Sea region.
Oct. 28, 2025
Germany
US Exempts Rosneft Germany From Russia Sanctions, Berlin Confirms
The clarification followed days of uncertainty in Berlin after US President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled sweeping sanctions on Russian oil majors.
Oct. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Hungary Eyes Anti-Ukraine Bloc With Czechia, Slovakia
Orbán eyes anti-Ukraine bloc in EU. A senior adviser says Hungary plans to team up with Czechia and Slovakia to coordinate opposition to EU support for Kyiv.
Oct. 28, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
WATCH: Ukrainian ‘Ghosts’ Take Out Russian S-300, Radar Systems in Donbas
Ukraine’s “Ghosts” special unit destroyed two Russian Podlet radar systems and an S-300V (SA-12B) TELAR engagement platform in Donbas, releasing a video showing the attack and resulting explosion.
Oct. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Starmer Says Ukraine in ‘Better Place’ After US Sanctions on Russian Oil
The comments came as the British premier traveled to Ankara on Monday to sign a deal worth up to £8bn to supply Turkey with 20 Typhoon fighter jets, in what he described as “a win for NATO security.”
Oct. 27, 2025
Europe
Europe Weighs Joint Debt ‘Plan B’ to Fund Ukraine After Belgium Blocks Reparations Loan
Politico reports that insiders believe the contingency plan is a pressure tactic to push reluctant member states to move faster on a favored scheme to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv’s defense.
Oct. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Saab Eyes Gripen Factory in Ukraine, CEO Says
After a letter of intent was signed to make 100-150 Swedish Gripen fighters for Ukraine, the manufacturer is reportedly considering an assembly plant in Ukraine to cope with the demand.
Oct. 27, 2025
Books
OPINION: Yuriy Tarnawsky: Literary Exile and the Global Imagination of Ukraine
We still don’t fully grasp how many of today’s Ukrainian writers are Tarnawsky’s heirs. His invisible school stretches across continents with the same fearless tone he pioneered.
Oct. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Defense Forces Liberated Over 185 Sq Km of Pokrovsk Sector, General Staff Reports
In recent weeks, Ukraine has eliminated 15,700 Russian personnel and 1,364 pieces of weaponry, vehicles and equipment, destroyed 4,689 UAVs, and liberated or cleared 429 square km near Pokrovsk
Oct. 26, 2025
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