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Ukraine
Melania Trump Says She Helped Broker Return of Ukrainian Children Seized by Russia
Melania Trump revealed that eight children had been returned to Ukraine over the past 24 hours, and said that efforts are “ongoing” to reunite others with their families.
Oct. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Occupation Is Just Another Form of War
Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk joins Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine for a powerful talk on justice, truth, and documenting war crimes amid Russia’s war and Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Oct. 10, 2025
Putin
ANALYSIS: Putin Hints at New Wunderwaffe – What Can It Be?
On Friday, the Kremlin leader boasted of a new weapon Russia had “once announced,” saying it would be unveiled soon – a remark that subtly hinted at nuclear escalation with the West.
Oct. 10, 2025
Netherlands
Belgium Foils Jihadist Plot to Assassinate PM De Wever
Dutch politician Geert Wilders and Antwerp’s mayor were also reportedly targeted in the plot involving homemade explosives.
Oct. 10, 2025
Russia
How Europe Is Still Funding Putin’s War as Russian Energy Imports Surge Despite Sanctions
Several EU countries, including key allies of Ukraine, increased imports of Russian oil and gas in 2025, undermining sanctions.
Oct. 10, 2025
Europe
NATO Mulls Military Response to Putin’s Hybrid Tactics
The talks aim to set a standard response to Russian airspace incursions within the alliance, though NATO officials acknowledge divisions over how far action should go.
Oct. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Blocks Thousands From Leaving as Digital Draft System Takes Full Effect
The move marks another step in Moscow’s effort to tighten control over potential conscripts ahead of the autumn call-up – the largest conscription since 2016.
Oct. 10, 2025
Germany
Berlin to Buy Over 600 Skyranger Anti-Drone Systems
Germany’s Bundeswehr is set to spend €9 billion ($10 billion) on Rheinmetall air defense systems, to be delivered by 2030, as drone sightings heighten fears over the country’s airspace security.
Oct. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Media Cheers New, Punishing Strikes Against Ukraine’s Power Grid
The message from Moscow is that Russia’s armed forces are unstoppable and the Ukrainians deserve everything they get.
Oct. 10, 2025
Nobel
Venezuela’s ‘Libertadora’ Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition figurehead Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia hailed her win as “a well-deserved recognition of the long struggle of a woman and an entire people for freedom and democracy”.
Oct. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv to Receive Skyranger Anti-Drone Systems Mounted on Leopard Tank Chassis
Rheinmetall, the system’s manufacturer, said the batch – quantity unspecified – is financed by an unnamed EU nation using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Oct. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Moldova’s 10-Year Defense Plan Elicits Predictable Russian Response
As Moldova unveiled its Military Strategy for 2025–2035 on Wednesday, its Prime Minister said he expected “hysterical voices” to attack the plans – it didn’t take long for Moscow to prove his point.
Oct. 10, 2025
NATO
NATO to Start Annual Nuclear Exercise Monday
NATO officials said the exercise – which does not involve real nuclear weapons – will involve some 70 aircraft and 2,000 personnel from 13 member states.
Oct. 10, 2025
Russia
Russia Grounds Ambitions: Massive Cuts to Aviation, Shipbuilding Budgets
Russia plans to cut funding for aircraft and shipbuilding projects in 2026 by more than half, slashing airline subsidies to zero.
Oct. 10, 2025
Aviation
Fourth Russian Military Jet Lost This Year as MiG-31 Crashes, Crew Survives
The MiG-31 is a two-seat, long-range supersonic interceptor designed to destroy enemy aircraft, including bombers and cruise missiles.
Oct. 10, 2025
Europe
Merkel’s Statements on Russia Under Fire
Merkel’s statements have drawn criticism from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland in particular. Europe’s press takes stock.
Oct. 10, 2025
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