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Russia
EU Says Serbia Must Back Sanctions on Russia to Advance Its Membership Bid
In a lengthy document denouncing Belgrade’s response a year after the Novi Sad tragedy, the European Parliament reiterated one of the conditions for Serbia’s EU accession – sanctions on Russia.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
More Progress on Gripens, But No Gripens Yet, Zelensky Says
The discussion to transfer Sweden’s advanced multirole fighters has been underway for some time, with Wednesday’s agreement supposedly laying the groundwork for future purchases.
Oct. 22, 2025
Putin
Russia Test-Fires Yars and Sineva Missiles in Strategic Nuclear Exercise Supervised by Putin
Amid heightened tensions with the US, Vladimir Putin oversaw a strategic nuclear forces drill involving Yars and Sineva missile launches and Tu-95MS bombers.
Oct. 22, 2025
Putin
CARTOON: Budapest Meeting - On and Off?
Serhii Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
Oct. 22, 2025
Belarus
Jailed Belarus, Georgia Journalists Win EU’s Top Rights Prize
The EU Parliament awarded the Sakharov human rights prize to jailed journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Andrzej Poczobut, hailing them as symbols of press freedom in Georgia and Belarus.
Oct. 22, 2025
Zelensky
Gripens? Zelensky Visits Sweden, Norway
After a brief visit to Norway on Wednesday, Ukraine’s president is heading to Sweden for a “defense export” announcement, possibly linked to Gripen fighter jets.
Oct. 22, 2025
Russia
‘No One Wants to Die for Moscow’: Russia’s Recruitment Drive Failing in Yakutia – Intel
Russia’s recruitment drive to shore up its heavy casualties in Ukraine has stalled in poor regions like Yakutia, with enlistment 40% below target, НUR says.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukrainian Drones Hit Rostec Explosives Plant and Major Oil Hub Deep Inside Russia – 1,200 km Behind Lines
The strikes mark one of Ukraine’s deepest known drone attacks on Russian territory, targeting military-industrial and energy infrastructure in Mordovia and Dagestan.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
‘Calculated Act of Terror’ – US Lawmakers Seek to Cripple Russia with Terrorism Label
US House and Senate push for the most severe sanctions as lawmakers deliver an ultimatum over Putin’s systematic policy of cultural erasure and forced deportation.
Oct. 22, 2025
Russia
‘It’s the Right Decision’ – Russian ‘Neutral’ Skiers Banned From 2026 Olympics
Skiing’s governing body votes to keep Russian and Belarussian independent athletes out of Winter Olympic Games in Italy, while the IOC has already forbidden Russian teams from competing.
Oct. 22, 2025
Russia
Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Boasts About Abducting Ukrainian Boy
Maria Lvova-Belova, wanted by the International Criminal Court, bragged on TV about abducting a patriotic Ukrainian boy and taking him to Russia to re-educate him.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Says He Doesn’t Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ With Putin, as NATO Chief Scrambles to Washington
Experts warn “no miracles in diplomacy” after Washington rejects immediate meeting and Trump promises an update in two days. Congressional leader urges swift Ukraine support bill.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
‘Very Strange Mistake’ – Moscow’s Hardline Demands Delay to Near-Term Trump-Putin Summit
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried, speaking to Kyiv Post, called the “worthless” Budapest venue a “mistake,” urging the White House to use its ‘strong hand’ rather than “wavering” on military support.
Oct. 21, 2025
Ukraine
Stranded Russian Troops Face Death From Starvation, Drone or Artillery Strikes
Ukrainian intelligence agencies estimate that more than 5,000 Russian troops have died after being all but abandoned on marshy islands in Ukraine’s Dnipro River delta.
Oct. 21, 2025
Netherlands
Netherlands Limits Intelligence-Sharing With US Amid Politicization, Russia Fears
The intelligence chiefs also warned that Russia is escalating its hostile activities as it intensifies its hybrid war with Europe, necessitating a more “assertive” response to Moscow.
Oct. 21, 2025
Russia
Russia Moves to Year-Round Military Draft as Kremlin Ramps Up War Mobilization
Russia’s State Duma approved a bill allowing year-round military conscription and limiting electronic draft notices to 30 days, tightening mobilization amid the war in Ukraine.
Oct. 21, 2025
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