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War in Ukraine
Drone Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Ufa, Far From Ukraine Border
A drone hit the Bashneft-owned Ufaorgsintez refinery more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, sparking smoke reports and brief airport restrictions in Bashkortostan.
Oct. 15, 2025
Putin
Hundreds of Young Russians Perform Banned Anti-Putin Song in St. Petersburg
The crowd joined street musicians on the city’s Nevsky Prospect thoroughfare to sing “Cooperative Swan Lake,” which was outlawed in May 2025 when a St. Petersburg court labeled it “extremist”.
Oct. 15, 2025
NATO
NATO Says Spy Cooperation at Record High as US Steps Up Ukraine Support
A senior NATO official told Kyiv Post that allies are sharing intelligence faster and more broadly than ever, with the US remaining the largest and most active contributor.
Oct. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Europe Backs More Air Defense for Ukraine – But Timing Still in Limbo
NATO official said that alliance members are actively discussing options to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense network beyond the US-made Patriot systems.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Escalation or Surrender: Only Pressure Can Force Putin to Negotiate, Military Experts Urge Trump
Ahead of President Zelensky’s Washington visit, retired US military officers are calling for maximum support – including deep-strike capabilities – for Ukraine.
Oct. 15, 2025
Trump
Americans, Soldiers Feel the Squeeze as Government Gridlock Grinds on
About 1.3 million active-duty military personnel were set to miss their pay next Wednesday – something that has not happened in any of the US government shutdowns through modern history.
Oct. 15, 2025
UN
‘Russia Must Start Acting Responsibly’ – Italian Official Was in Attacked UN Convoy
Rome’s Foreign Ministry joins a chorus of European voices condemning Moscow’s attack on a convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
‘Tightening Screws’ – US, Ukraine Coordinate Hard-Line Economic, Military Pressure on Russia
US Treasury Secretary demands G7 allies halt funding via Russian oil loopholes. The coordinated effort comes ahead of Zelensky’s visit to discuss the prospect of receiving Tomahawk missiles.
Oct. 15, 2025
IMF
IMF World Economic Outlook 2025: Economic Resilience Towards Tariffs Fades and AI Bubble Approaches
Though growth has only decreased by 0.2% GDP for now, the IMF sees the global economy’s future as “dim.”
Oct. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Trump’s Approval Rating Falls Back to Second-Term Low of 45%
Despite Trump’s apparent success in Gaza, his government shutdown has proved divisive at home.
Oct. 14, 2025
Putin
Syrian President to Visit Moscow For First Time Since Fall of Assad
Vladimir Putin has harbored Syria’s former dictator in Russia since Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces ousted him last December – but Syria’s new leader can’t afford to snub Moscow out of hand.
Oct. 14, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Petro Politics
Oil fuels wars, wealth, and world order. From Moscow to Tehran to Washington, fossil energy shapes power. The US leads as Russia, Iran, and China weaponize oil for dominance.
Oct. 14, 2025
Azov
Ukraine’s Assault Units Advance 1.6 km in Donetsk as Azov Thwarts Russian Attack, ‘Eliminating’ 78 Troops
Ukrainian forces advanced up to one mile (1.6 km) in Donetsk, AFU’s Chief said, while Azov units repelled a massive Russian assault near Shakhove, destroying 16 armored vehicles.
Oct. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russia’s War a Risk to All’: NATO Warns of Global Threat, Calls for Stronger Resilience
A NATO official told Kyiv Post that Russia’s war endangers global security, violates the UN Charter, and highlights the need for resilience across the whole of society.
Oct. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Europe’s Military Aid to Ukraine Falls Sharply in July-August
Most of the military aid this summer was delivered via NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a mechanism launched by US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte in July.
Oct. 14, 2025
Russia
Rights Court Orders Russia to Pay Georgia Over Violations After 2008 War
The European Court of Human Rights said Russia had stopped people from crossing freely into Abkhazia and South Ossetia – Georgian regions that Moscow recognised as independent after the 16-day war.
Oct. 14, 2025
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