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Propaganda
OPINION: Satire – No Laughing Matter in Putin’s Russia
Many Russians brought up on satire as a tool of Soviet state-approved “truth” now often fall into the trap of believing the yarns of modern satirists no matter how absurd they are.
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
Hungary
OPINION: Viktor Orbán and the Art of Surrender
As the Hungarian prime minister echoes Kremlin propaganda and calls not for an end to the war but for capitulation, Europe must stand up conscience, resistance, and hope.
Oct. 26, 2025
US
US Imposes Tough Sanctions on Russian Oil Industry – Reaction in Europe
Europe’s media discuss whether this could force Putin to back down on Ukraine.
Oct. 26, 2025
Putin
Putin Says Russia Successfully Tested New Nuclear-capable Cruise Missile
Russia announces new long-range nuclear capable weapon being brought into service.
Oct. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
German Economy Minister Assures of Assistance to Ukrainians on Eve of Winter, Reminds Patriots are ‘On the Way’
German Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche, while on a visit to Kyiv on Saturday, promised Ukraine more aid to restore the energy infrastructure destroyed by Russian attacks.
Oct. 26, 2025
OPINION: Prague Is Now the Capital of a Normal Country – Alas!
There’s nothing peculiarly “East European” about this latest populist victory. It’s the new normal of the Western world.
Oct. 26, 2025
Ukraine
‘Not Wasting My Time’ – Trump Hints at Oil Pressure on China as Next Move After Scrapped Putin Summit, Sanctions
US President expresses “very disappointing” frustration with lack of peace progress in Russia-Ukraine war and hints a deal must be secured before meeting counterpart.
Oct. 25, 2025
Russia
Russian Defense Sector Shows ‘First Signs of Slowdown’ Since Invasion of Ukraine
Companies linked to the military stagnated or declined in September for the first time since 2022.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine’s Frontline Strikes, Trump-Putin Call Fallout, and Europe’s Aid Slowdown
Welcome to “Summary of the Week” – your quick guide to the top headlines.
Oct. 25, 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
Black Sea
OPINION: The North Caucasus as Europe’s Security Frontier
The Black Sea and Caucasus have moved from “borderland” to the structural spine of a new Eurasian order. What happens there in the next few years will determine Russia’s geopolitical status.
Oct. 25, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe Immobilized on CBR assets
Belgium is not helping by expecting Germany to foot the bill for Europe not using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Oct. 25, 2025
Energy
OPINION: The Secrets of Our Success
While Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries, causing long lines at gas stations, Ukraine’s entrepreneurial spirit gives hope of solutions to the problems caused by the enemies continued attacks on it
Oct. 25, 2025
UNESCO Director-General Condemns Killing of Ukrainian Journalists by Russia
UNESCO issued the following press release on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Oct. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Envoy Claims ‘Deal Close’ on War With US and Ukraine Despite Sanctions
Kremlin envoy claimed that Russia, the US, and Ukraine are nearing a diplomatic deal to end the war, even as Putin refuses concessions and new US sanctions take effect.
Oct. 25, 2025
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