Europe
War in Ukraine
Despite Air Defenses Thwarting 90 of 101 Russian Drones, 34 Casualties Reported in Kyiv
An overnight Russian UAV attack on Ukraine’s capital leaves 31 wounded, including 7 children, and 3 dead, despite Ukrainian air defense neutralizing 90 of 101 strike drones.
Oct. 26, 2025
US
Trump Is Sick of Putin’s Falsehoods, Hits Him With First Sanctions of Second Term
New sanctions announced by the US Treasury Department were the first economic sanctions in Trump’s second term against Russia, targeting Moscow’s energy majors and related entities.
Oct. 26, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe’s Blind Spot: Social Media Is a Strategic Threat
Europe cannot claim true strategic autonomy while relying on foreign-controlled social media. It’s not just a tech issue – it’s existential. Europe must build, regulate, and defend its own platforms.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine
‘Your Security Is Our Security’ – EU Reparations Loan, Long-range Missiles, Energy, Sanctions Discussed at London Summit
The latest Coalition of the Willing meeting intensified pressure on the EU to adopt proposals for a loan to Ukraine by the end of the year backed by Russian assets frozen in Europe.
Oct. 24, 2025
Russia
Six British Men Jailed by London Court For Wagner-linked Arson, Kidnapping Plot
Handing down the sentences, Old Bailey judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said that the plot was part of a “planned campaign of terrorism and sabotage” by Russia.
Oct. 24, 2025
Ukraine
London Summit: Starmer Pushes Allies for More Long-Range Missiles as Zelensky Arrives
With Trump imposing new oil sanctions, the Coalition of the Willing seeks to free up Russian assets, step up pressure on Moscow.
Oct. 24, 2025
US
‘Slack in Global Oil Markets’ Made Trump’s Russia Sanctions Possible, Former Top Biden Aide Says
Speaking to Kyiv Post, Ambassador Michael Carpenter urged Western allies to aggressively pursue Moscow’s oil trade loopholes and shadow shipping fleet to escalate pressure beyond Rosneft and Lukoil.
Oct. 24, 2025
Europe
EU Postpones Decision on ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Although the $140 billion plan has not been shelved, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that he would do “everything in his power” to prevent it unless his concerns are addressed.
Oct. 23, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Urges EU to Move on Reparations Loan Backed By Frozen Russian Assets
Zelensky described Thursday’s talks between EU leaders on the subject of the loan as “maybe not simple” but “very good.”
Oct. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Spain to Join NATO-Led Scheme to Buy US Arms for Ukraine, Prime Minister Sánchez Says
Hours after Trump again slammed Spain’s 1.3% of GDP defense outlay, Sánchez offers a conciliatory move – joining NATO’s PURL initiative to supply arms to Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Oct. 23, 2025
Energy
US Sanctions Choke India’s Russian Oil Lifeline, Flows Set to Hit Zero
Washington sanctions target Russia’s largest oil companies, threatening to halt most oil exports to India and disrupt refinery operations.
Oct. 23, 2025
Europe
‘Political Decisions’ on Ukraine Funding Expected During Zelensky’s Brussels Trip
Following the EU’s latest sanctions package to slash all Russian energy imports by 2027 just hours earlier, the bloc is expected to announce more funding to help Kyiv sustain its war-strained economy.
Oct. 23, 2025
Putin
Former Finnish President’s Memoirs Offer Insights Into Putin’s Mindset
The book “All Roads to Security” deals with Niinistö’s 12-year tenure. His time as Finland’s president coincided with a turbulent geopolitical period, climaxing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Oct. 23, 2025
EU
EU Approves 19th Sanctions on Russia, Gas Cut-Off Pushed to 2027
Leaders from the 27-member bloc approve Brussels 19th set of sanctions on Russia, also identifying more than 100 oil tankers from Moscow’s “shadow fleet”.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Putin Summit ‘Didn’t Feel Right’ – Trump Cancels Budapest Meeting, Denies Tomahawks
US president halts planned meeting with Russian counterpart and cites complexity in denying long-range missiles, while NATO chief welcomes renewed focus on economic squeeze.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Lifeblood of War Machine Hit: Trump Sanctions Russia’s Largest Oil Firms
US targets Rosneft and Lukoil’s core revenue, with experts calling the “huge step” a calculated move to force Putin to the negotiating table.
Oct. 23, 2025
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