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NATO
EXPLAINED: 8 Things to Know About Romania’s Political Crisis
The victory of Romania’s far-right candidate in the rebooted presidential elections has sent shockwaves across the country and beyond – this is why it might be bad for Ukraine and NATO.
May 6, 2025
Europe
Merz Becomes German Chancellor After 2nd Round of Voting
Federich Merz has secured enough votes in Germany’s Bundestag after a historic upset earlier the same day when he failed to secure a majority.
Updated: May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Advocating or Promoting Genocide Is an Indictable Offense in Canada
Canada must enforce its anti-hate propaganda laws to prohibit public support for Russia’s genocidal war in Ukraine, including barring symbols like “Z.”
May 6, 2025
UK
UK Updates Cold-War Plans, Preps for Nuclear Threats – But Are Its Forces Ready?
The move comes as British ministers have officially named Russia as a national security threat for the first time.
May 6, 2025
Kazakhstan
Russia Stole Kazakhstan’s Strategic Bombers – and Got Away With It
Russia reportedly deceived Kazakhstan into handing over as many as 40 of its Tupolev Tu-95MS bombers - more than the Kremlin had in its own arsenal at the time.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Romania Names Interim PM Amid Far-Right Surge
Romania has appointed a new interim prime minister after the surprise rise of a far-right candidate in presidential elections plunged the country into political uncertainty.
May 6, 2025
Belarus
Lithuania Invests $1.25 Billion to Beef up Defenses on Eastern Border
As fear of Russia’s intentions towards the Baltic states increases, Vilnius is upping its contribution to the “Baltic Line of Defense” system.
May 6, 2025
Germany
Friedrich Merz Falls Short in Historic Bid for German Chancellor
Merz received 310 votes in favor, falling short of the 316 required for a majority. This marks the first time such an outcome has occurred in the history of Germany.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
North Korea Sent Nearly 15,000 Workers to Russia to Fill Labor Gap
According to Russia’s Labor Ministry, the country faces a labor shortage of 1.5 million workers, which could rise to 2.4 million by 2030.
May 6, 2025
NATO
Why Has Russia Moved Strategic Bombers to Eastern Siberia?
Open-source satellite images have revealed an apparent redeployment of Tupolev TU-95 strategic bombers to the Belaya airbase, 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine.
May 6, 2025
Russia
Drones Trigger Chaos at Russian Airports Days Before Putin’s Victory Day Parade
Flights were restricted at major Moscow airports and other cities due to a drone threat. A ‘Carpet’ security protocol was enacted, though Sheremetyevo operations remained largely unaffected.”
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
Frankenstein Weapon: Ukraine’s New ‘Dragon H73’ Blends Soviet Missiles With American Humvee
Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade reveals the Dragon H73, a DIY mobile air defense system combining Soviet R-73 missiles with an American Humvee to target drones and warplanes.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Forty-Plus Uncles’ – Russian Forces Increase Motorcycle Attacks With Older Soldiers
“Russians are using less and less heavy equipment and more assaults with light, improvised equipment, small infantry groups. This trend is likely to grow by summer,” an AFU official explains.
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
‘Romania First’ – Bucharest’s Pro-EU Premier Announces His Resignation
Ciolacu’s resignation “comes at the worst possible moment, adding political risks and fears” in a country struggling with the highest deficit in the EU. Moscow watches Ukraine’s neighbor closely.
May 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘I Do Believe We Are Closer With One Party’ – Trump Says, With a Wink and a Nod
On the news program “Meet the Press,” the US president said, “We did do a deal with the American people, you know, we did get rare earth,” subtly confirming his progress in peace talks with Ukraine.
May 6, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Disinformation ‘Flooding Ukraine’ Amid US Absence, Experts Warn
“Any nail in the coffin of the counter disinformation industry is a win for countries like Russia,” an American disinformation expert told Kyiv Post.
May 5, 2025
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