World
Drones
Grozny Shaken After Ukrainian Drone Smashes Into High-Rise in Chechen Capital
The building sits next to the FSB’s Chechnya headquarters, which may have been the intended target before the drone was diverted, possibly by Russian electronic warfare.
Dec. 5, 2025
Ukraine
The Starlink-Kyivstar Direct-To-Cell Service Will Help Ukraine’s War Effort
In Ukraine, as Russia targets the power grid in the hopes of demoralizing the civilian population into submission, greater connectivity will help soldiers and civilians alike.
Dec. 5, 2025
Putin
India Rolls Out Red Carpet for Russia’s Putin
Big ticket defence sales and co-production ventures, energy purchases, and wider economic engagement are on the agenda, Putin’s first visit to India since the Ukraine war.
Dec. 5, 2025
Zelensky
Military-Style Drones Near Zelensky’s Flight Path Reportedly Triggered Security Incident in Dublin
According to Irish media, four or five drones breached a no-fly zone earlier this week to stalk President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plane and circle a naval vessel secretly deployed off Dublin’s coast.
Dec. 5, 2025
Sanctions
Oil Refinery Shutdown Could Hurt Serbia for Years, Experts Say
The loss of the Russian-controlled refinery, which provided 80 percent of Serbia’s fuel needs, also means a massive increase in imports to fill the gap.
Dec. 5, 2025
EU
Belgium Hopes for ‘Fruitful’ Discussion on EU Loan to Ukraine ‘Over Next 2 Weeks’
Belgium’s prime minister said he had “only one responsibility: that is the interests of the Belgian taxpayers” – as the future of the €140 billion ($162 billion) to Ukraine hangs in the balance.
Dec. 4, 2025
US
US Treasury Extends License for Lukoil Gas Stations Despite Russia Sanctions
The Trump administration authorized transactions for about 2,000 stations throughout Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas until the end of April.
Dec. 4, 2025
Putin
Putin ‘Morally Responsible’ for Fatal Poisoning of British Woman, Public Inquiry Finds
In 2018, Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to Russian nerve agent Novichok. On Thursday, a government inquiry held Russian intelligence officers and their Kremlin handlers responsible.
Dec. 4, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Funding – What a S**t Show
The idea behind the reparations loans was to send a strong signal to Putin about Western unity and to assure Kyiv’s financing needs for the next two to three years, so Russia had better sue for peace.
Dec. 4, 2025
Europe
‘Don’t Leave Ukraine Alone With These Guys’ – Leaked Call Among European Leaders Wary of Witkoff-Kushner
Behind closed doors, concerns are centered on Trump’s envoys to Russia, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner – with some leaders urging others to protect Zelensky.
Dec. 4, 2025
Germany
Merz to Head to Brussels for Ukraine Loan Talks
A German government source told AFP the talks would focus on European plans – championed by Merz – to fund a loan to Ukraine by leveraging frozen Russian assets.
Dec. 4, 2025
US
Emerging Details About Epstein, Russia, and Trump
New information has emerged shedding light on Epstein’s Russian connections, with potential implications for US President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Dec. 4, 2025
Education
A Ukrainian School in Washington State Evolves Into a Diaspora Community Lifeline
In Bellevue, Washington, a grassroots cultural center shows how one immigrant’s determination to teach her children Ukrainian became a community hub for hundreds
Dec. 4, 2025
Europe
EU Flags Russia as High-Risk for Money Laundering, Terror Finance
The EU has added Russia to a list of high-risk nations for money laundering and terrorist financing as Kyiv pushes for its Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list inclusion.
Dec. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany Boosts Ukraine Energy Aid by €100M Despite Corruption Scandal
Berlin adds €100M to Ukraine’s energy fund despite a major graft scandal, vowing strict oversight as Kyiv braces for another winter of Russian strikes.
Dec. 4, 2025
Putin
Russia’s Putin Heads to India for Defence, Trade Talks
Putin, on his first visit to India since the Ukraine war, is accompanied by his Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, with possible deals on fighter jets and air defence systems expected to be discussed.
Dec. 4, 2025
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