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Russia
Poland Seizes Tons of Illegal Boeing Jet Tires Bound for Russia in Major EU Sanctions Breach
The shipment, which was falsely declared to be truck and bus tires, was intercepted at a border crossing with Belarus during a routine inspection.
May 19, 2025
Russia
Russia Boosts Info War to Divide Poles Ahead of Election, Says Ukrainian Intelligence
According to the HUR, Russian special services have been pushing “false and manipulative content” on social media platforms since March in an attempt to influence Polish voters.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Pro-EU Mayor and a Nationalist Set for Polish Presidential Runoff
A victory for the mayor would boost the centrist government led by former EU leader Donald Tusk. The nationalists have charged the country’s one million Ukrainians of taking advantage of Poland.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Romania’s New President Nicusor Dan: Math Prodigy, Graft Fighter
“In today’s elections a community of Romanians who want a profound change in Romania won,” the 55-year-old said.
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Peace at Any Price Is Not Peace at All’ – Former US Ambassador to Kyiv Blasts Trump’s Direction in Talks
In her first big interview since leaving her post in April, Bridget Brink warns that the Trump team is giving Russia too much leeway in negotiations, “putting pressure on the victim” instead.
May 19, 2025
Zelensky
Pope Leo XIV Meets With President Zelensky in First Audience With Heads of State
Zelensky said the authority and voice of the Holy See would play an important role in ending this war.
May 18, 2025
Poland
Poland’s 2025 Presidential Race: Liberal Trzaskowski Nets Razor-Thin Victory Over Conservative Nawrocki
These elections are significant for Poles, the millions of Ukrainians in Poland, and the broader European and global political landscape.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Zelensky
Vance, Rubio Met Zelensky in Rome Hours Before Critical Trump Call
The Sunday meeting in Rome came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine in years after rare direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv failed to yield a ceasefire.
May 18, 2025
Romania
Pro-EU Centrist on Course to Win Romania Presidential Vote: Exit Polls
Dan won more than 54 percent of the vote, while Simion stood at just over 45 percent, according to the surveys released shortly after polling stations closed.
May 18, 2025
Top News
OPINION: History of the Present (5 Days Ending May 14, 2025)
Recent turmoil across the world does not bode well for liberal ideals. We appear to be on the cusp of a new world order that looks more like chaos than the old one.
May 18, 2025
Zelensky
Pope to Meet Zelensky, Recalls ‘Martyred Ukraine’
New Pope reaches out to Zelensky and Ukraine.
May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Istanbul Talks: Head of Russian Delegation Threatened Ukraine’s Representatives
Putin “Peace Talk” leader Medinsky directly threatened Ukrainian diplomats: “Maybe some of those sitting here at this table will lose more of their loved ones. Russia is prepared to fight forever.”
May 18, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: We Used to Be With the Justice League of America
Despite America’s faults, generations grew up believing the United States to be on the side of good. Now a pall of moral apathy has settled over the nation.
May 18, 2025
NATO
Trumpist Faces Pro-EU Mayor in Tight Romania Presidential Rerun
Tense voting in the Presidential election in Romania, Ukraine’s neighbor, as a Trump-fellow traveler goes up against a pro-democracy, pro-EU mayor, possibly reshaping Bucharest’s stance in NATO.
May 18, 2025
NATO
Estonia Trains for a War With Russia That NATO Hopes to Deter
The military exercise demonstrates NATO’s capabilities – but the conspicuous absence of American troops points to the doubts hanging over the alliance.
May 18, 2025
Romania
Romanian Run-Off: What’s at Stake?
What the European media are saying about the importance of today’s voting in Romania.
May 18, 2025
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