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Poland
Trump Says US to Send 5,000 ‘Additional’ Troops to Poland
The move comes just weeks after the Pentagon halted a planned brigade deployment to Poland.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
US Approves $108M HAWK Air Defense Support Package for Ukraine
The HAWK – short for “Homing All the Way Killer” – is a US-developed medium-range surface-to-air missile system originally designed during the Cold War to destroy aircraft.
May 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Faces Domestic Headwinds But Grip on Power is Tight
The 73-year-old’s popularity has taken a hit: his approval rating last month dipped to its lowest since 2022, according to independent polling.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
US Intelligence Says Ukraine Regained Territory After Cutting Off Russia’s Illegal Starlink Use
US intelligence says Russia’s battlefield communications were weakened after Ukraine disabled Starlink terminals.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Road to Moscow Closed as Russia’s Yaroslavl Region Reports Drone Attack
Russian officials said traffic was shut for safety after reported drone strikes and explosions in the city.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
France Urges China to Press Russia to End War in Ukraine
Russia’s isolation since the full-scale invasion has pushed it closer to Beijing, Paris said, urging China to use that leverage.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Sybiha Briefs NATO Chief on Rising Threats From Belarus
Ukraine’s FM said the war is at a “pivotal moment,” urging stronger NATO deterrence against threats from Belarus.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Fico Rejects Merz Plan for Ukraine’s EU Status
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to grant Ukraine associate EU membership without voting rights.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Lukashenko Says He Is Ready to Meet Zelensky ‘Anywhere’ in Ukraine or Belarus
Belarusian leader Lukashenko said he is prepared to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky “at any point” in Ukraine or Belarus.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Czech Army Chief Says Ukraine Belongs in NATO
Karel Řehka said Ukraine should eventually join NATO, calling it a “logical step” for further security measures regarding the region.
May 21, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Wipes Out Russian FSB HQ in Occupied Kherson, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian special forces drones struck a Russian FSB headquarters and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in occupied southern Ukraine
May 21, 2026
Putin
ANALYSIS: No Pipeline Deal – But What Did Putin Secure in China?
Though the fate of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unclear, Putin managed to secure 41 agreements in Beijing – plus a joint tirade against Europe and the US.
May 21, 2026
NATO
Latvia Ramps Up Air Defenses as Drone Alerts Continue for Third Day
The Latvian Armed Forces confirmed that at least one drone was detected in national airspace on Thursday, triggering the deployment of NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
Greece Says Ukrainian Sea Drone Endangered Civilian Shipping, Demands Apology
Greece said a Ukrainian sea drone discovered near Lefkada posed a serious threat to Mediterranean shipping and demanded explanations from Kyiv.
May 21, 2026
Putin
Putin Departs Beijing Without Deal on Massive Gas Pipeline to China
Putin failed to secure Xi’s approval for the long-planned 50 bcm Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during talks in Beijing.
May 21, 2026
Hungary
Orban Could Be Barred From Returning as Hungary PM
Hungary’s ruling Tisza Party proposed constitutional changes that would prevent Viktor Orban from serving as prime minister again after eight years in office.
May 21, 2026
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