US
OPINION: Trump’s Ukraine Pivot
A painful, predictable lesson learned over six months.
July 19, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Unfinished History: Volhynia Dispute Threatens Polish-Ukrainian Partnership
Polish-Ukrainian relations are being put to the test over the unresolved historical dispute surrounding Volhynia – a topic that could have lasting consequences for the future of the partnership.
July 19, 2025
Russia
Kremlin Unleashed? Trump’s Deadline Invites Escalation in Ukraine, Ex-CIA Analyst Warns
Former State Department adviser and CIA analyst Paul Goble says Trump’s 50-day deadline gives Russia the green light for summer offensive.
July 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Putin’s Economic Façade Cracks as Debt and War Costs Rise
Russian officials insist the economy is stable – but growing bank failures, labor shortages, and Ukrainian drone strikes suggest otherwise.
July 19, 2025
Top News
EU, UK Target Russian Oil in Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions
EU and UK have acted to pressure Russia: will Trump support the US’s allies?
AFP
July 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Trump’s War
Trump announced weapons for Ukraine and gave Putin 50 days to agree to a ceasefire or face sanctions. Critics call it a dangerous delay and a “license to kill.”
July 18, 2025
Interview
OPINION: No American U-Turn Yet
Trump’s change of position vis-à-vis Russia means little so far. At best, it is a sign that the US president is beginning to see the degree to which Putin is manipulating him.
July 18, 2025
Russia
US Dismisses Russia’s ‘Reckless and Unhelpful’ Nuclear Rhetoric Amid Trump’s Deadline
White House details “steep tariffs,” secondary sanctions for Russia if no Ukraine peace deal.
July 18, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s Banks Signed Deals Worth $1.7B at Ukraine Recovery Conference
Ukraine’s central bank calls it a record, as another Recovery Conference helps Ukrainian banks boost funding for private capital.
July 17, 2025
US
Meet LUCAS: Pentagon’s Modular Reply to Iran’s Shahed
The American-made low-cost kamikaze drone features a modular system where it can carry different payloads depending on mission requirements.
July 17, 2025
Bakhmut
Mismanagement, Corruption Sees Catastrophic Water Shortages in Occupied Ukraine
The crisis has been caused by a combination of war damage, water blockades, unusually hot summers and institutional negligence by Russia and the pro-Moscow regimes the Kremlin has installed.
July 17, 2025
Zelensky
EXPLAINED: The Shabunin Case: What’s Happening and Why It’s Shaking Ukrainian Society
Accusations against a well-known anti-corruption activist who exposed numerous cases of high-level corruption are not the first in his career, and many see them as an attempt to pressure him.
July 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Bullish Putin Eyes More Territory, Unfazed by Sanctions, Kremlin Sources Claim
Putin believes Russia’s economy and military are strong enough to withstand any additional Western measures, the sources told the Reuters news agency.
July 16, 2025
US
‘Why Were They Fired?’ – Top State Dept Official Grilled on Cuts, Russian War Crimes
State Department gutting raises alarm over Russian accountability, counterterrorism. Deputy Secretary Michael Rigas defends foreign affairs budget amid layoffs and USAID dismantling.
July 16, 2025
US
US Tech Stocks Gain While Dow, S&P 500 Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom
Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be feeding into his country’s economy.
July 16, 2025
Russia
EXPLAINED: What the US Imports From Russia – And How Trump’s Tariffs Could Sting
While US imports from Russia totaled just $3 billion in 2024 – a drop in the bucket globally – the real impact of Trump’s tariff plan depends on how it’s enforced.
July 15, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: The Ukrainian Psyche – Trained to Endure
Strength and resilience are not innate. In Ukrainians’ case, these qualities come from an array of historical and cultural conditions, allowing them not just to fight back, but to support one another.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Sours on Putin, But Bromance May Not Be Over
With his announcement Monday of new arms for Ukraine via Europe and tariff threats on Russia, Trump’s bromance with Putin has hit a new low -- but it may not have run its course.
July 15, 2025
EU
‘They’re Killing Innocent Civilians’: EU Diplomat Says Trump’s 50-Day Putin Deadline Is Too Long
Trump said this week he would impose 100% tariffs on Russia’s main trading partners if Putin does not agree to negotiations within 50 days.
July 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Holds Calls With Rutte, Trump, Meets With Kellogg After Trump’s Ultimatum
The call came after Trump announced increased tariffs on Russia if no progress is made towards a ceasefire in 50 days.
July 14, 2025