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Russia
Poland Uncovers Sanctions-Busting Scheme Exporting Hundreds of Vehicles to Russia
The EU’s anti-fraud body found that vehicles ended up in Russia instead of their declared destinations
Jan. 28, 2026
Russia
Europe Targets Putin’s ‘Ghost Tankers’ in Oil Crackdown
Fourteen countries bordering the Baltic and North seas, along with Iceland, said they will actively obstruct tankers that break sanctions or violate international maritime rules.
Jan. 28, 2026
Ukraine
Europe’s Strategic Nightmare: Trapped Between Trump, Putin and War It Can’t End
As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
Jan. 28, 2026
Ukraine
Trump’s ‘Very Good Things’ Meet Ukraine’s Very Cold Reality
As US-brokered peace talks inch forward, Russia pounds Ukrainian cities – and $250 million in emergency US energy aid sits stranded in Washington limbo.
Jan. 28, 2026
Hungary
‘We Say No!’ – Budapest Launches Petition to End Hungarian Aid to Ukraine
The government of Viktor Orbán asks voters to register their disapproval of Ukraine’s accession to EU, fanning populist fears about taxes, pensions and $800 billion flowing from their pockets to Kyiv.
Jan. 28, 2026
Russia
‘Shadow Post’: Sanctioned Goods ‘Illegally’ Sent to Russia via Poland
The EU placed sanctions on a variety of goods being sent to Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine in an effort to put pressure on Moscow’s economy.
Jan. 27, 2026
Russia
Spain Tracking Suspected Russia Shadow Tanker in Mediterranean
The ship is now navigating towards its declared destination of Tanger Med after an engine repair, escorted by a ship belonging to Spain’s maritime rescue service, the ministry sources said.
Jan. 27, 2026
India
EU, India Agree ‘Mother of All’ Trade Deals
The agreement will cut or eliminate tariffs on almost 97 percent of European exports, saving up to 4 billion euros ($4.75 billion) annually in duties, the 27-nation bloc said.
Jan. 27, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says EU Accession Planned for 2027
The Ukrainian president said the country’s EU accession is a key component to security guarantees against future Russian invasion and is counting on the bloc’s support.
Jan. 27, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Give FSB Sweeping Powers to Shut Down All Communications
The amendments, due to be considered by the State Duma on Jan. 27, would authorize the FSB to turn off not only mobile internet, but also fixed-line internet and “any other means of communication.”
Jan. 27, 2026
China
OPINION: Xi Ambushes Military High Command
The Chinese People’s Republic president is targeting Beijing’s generals, but the reasons for the purge remain unclear – whether preparing to invade Taiwan, guarding against a coup, or both.
Jan. 27, 2026
Russia
China Defence Minister Vows Greater ‘Strategic Coordination’ With Russia
The call came days after negotiators from Russia and Ukraine met for the first time to discuss an end to the war nearly four years after Moscow’s invasion.
Jan. 27, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: From Euromaidan to the EU: Why It Makes Sense
Ukraine’s accession to the European Union would mean stability, security, and long-term benefits for the entire bloc – even if the path toward membership is gradual and challenging.
Jan. 27, 2026
US
US Ties Ukraine Security Guarantees to Possible Donbas Deal
Two sources, cited by the Financial Times, said that if Ukraine withdraws its forces from the region, the US would be ready to provide additional weapons to strengthen Ukraine’s military in peacetime.
Jan. 27, 2026
US
OPINION: US Congress Can Help Deliver Some Justice to Ukraine – Now!
Putin and Trump have been trying to channel some of Russia’s frozen assets back to Moscow or into the US president’s Board of Peace scheme. This must not be allowed.
Jan. 27, 2026
Ukraine
Talking Peace, Dropping Bombs: Ex-Ambassador Warns Putin Stalling Trump to Buy Time
White House says Trump is not giving up on peace talks, but former US ambassador John Herbst warns Moscow is only pretending to negotiate – and time is slipping away.
Jan. 27, 2026
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