Ukraine
Russia
‘Okay With Me’ – Trump Signals Support for Sweeping Sanctions on Russia’s Trading Partners
The US President appears to be embracing a “bunker-buster” bill that, in order to punish Russia, would target nations sustaining Moscow’s war economy.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
‘Indo-Pacific Begins in Ukraine’ – US Think Tank Head Says Trans-Siberian Strike Rewrites Global Strategy
Longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard argues Kyiv’s disruption of the North Korean arms route decisively proves the connectivity of the Europe and Indo-Pacific theaters.
Nov. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Launches Overnight Attacks on Ukraine, 4 Civilians Killed
Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions targeted; Ukrainian defenses shoot down 139 drones and repel artillery and missile strikes.
Nov. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Claims to Have Seized Two New Villages in Southern Ukraine
Russian forces claim capture of Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia, slowly advancing against outnumbered Ukrainians as eastern fighting intensifies around Pokrovsk; peace talks stalled.
Nov. 16, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Secures Gas Supply from Greece Ahead of Winter
The deal with Greece comes as Ukraine faces persistent Russian attacks on cities and energy networks, aiming to leave the country cold this winter.
Nov. 16, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
Is Ukraine About to Create a Class of ‘Special-Status’ MPs?
The draft law has taken several years to pass through parliament due to some concerns around the granting of “special status” privileges.
Nov. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Strike on Kyiv Kills Widow of Chornobyl Victim, Zelensky Calls for More Air Defenses
Nataliia Khodemchuk, widow of Chornobyl’s first victim, among seven killed in Kyiv missile strike; Zelensky calls on allies for urgent air-defense support.
Nov. 16, 2025
Melitopol
Ukrainian Partisans Claim Rail Sabotage in Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Region
Atesh says it halted Russian military trains and disrupted frontline supplies.
Nov. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 15, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 15, 2025
Nov. 16, 2025
US
‘More Bark Than Bite’ – White House Accused of Watering Down Russia Oil Sanctions With Lukoil Concession
US Treasury issues multiple licenses – including a critical deadline extension – that critics say signal a reluctant, selective approach to punishing Moscow’s energy sector.
Nov. 16, 2025
US
Lukashenko’s ‘Reset’ With West Russian Mirage, Analysts Warn
The Belarusian ruler talks of peace and reform, but a new report reveals a country absorbed into Moscow’s military, economic and political orbit.
Nov. 16, 2025
Russia
‘Hole in Russian Defenses’ - SBU Wipes Out S-400 Launchers and Radars in Novorossiysk
Ukraine’s SBU destroyed four S-400 launchers and two key radars in Novorossiysk, creating new gaps in Russia’s air defenses during a coordinated overnight strike with HUR and SSO.
Nov. 15, 2025
Ukraine
IFC and EBRD Invest $50 Million in Rebuild Ukraine Fund to Drive Economic Recovery
The fund aims to deploy a total of $250 million across sectors critical to Ukraine’s wartime resilience and postwar recovery, including consumer retail, healthcare and financial services.
Nov. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Fights to Keep the Lights On – Takeaways From Emergency Session of Kyiv Security Forum
At the Kyiv Security Forum, leaders praised valiant efforts but set out various measures needed to save Ukraine’s power grid in the face of merciless Russian attacks and a brutal winter ahead.
Nov. 15, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
New Contracts with Long-Term Leave – Will They Help the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
Ukraine’s defense minister has announced new military contracts incorporating long-term leave. What problems do they intend to solve, who stands to benefit and why are some concerned?
Nov. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Corruption: How Democratic is Ukraine?
Ukraine has been rocked by a corruption scandal in its energy sector as the country enters its fourth winter at war. More comments from European media.
Nov. 15, 2025
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