Putin
Putin Makes Iran-Israeli Mediation Pitch in Call With UAE President
Russia is close to Iran, having boosted military ties amid its offensive on Ukraine. But Moscow also strives for good relations with Israel.
June 18, 2025
Putin
Putin Eyes Peacemaking Role in Israel-Iran Air War
The Russian president has pitched himself as a possible mediator, though Moscow’s closeness to Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raise doubts about what kind of role he can play, experts say.
June 18, 2025
G7
G7 Minus Trump Rallies Behind Ukraine as US Blocks Statement
The US objected to language condemning Russia, saying it wanted to preserve its role as a mediator with Putin, an official said: “That is not the position that we take.”
June 18, 2025
Europe
EU Lays Out Plan to End Russian Gas Imports
The EU is planning to end dependency on Russian gas.
June 17, 2025
US
’He Wanted to Do Less’: Trump Quietly Ends US Pressure Campaign on Russia Over Ukraine
An inter-agency working group designed to pressure Russia into advancing peace talks with Ukraine was shut down, as officials say the effort “lost steam” after Trump appeared to lose interest.
June 17, 2025
Zelensky
‘I Can’t Imagine Fighting Without US Help’: Zelensky Says to Discuss Buying US Weapons With Trump
Zelensky also said that he viewed the G7 summit as a “very important” opportunity to see “what kind of pressure we can all exert to stop Putin.”
June 16, 2025
Ukraine
Guests or Strangers? How Ukrainians in Poland Were Seen During the Presidential Campaign
Over the course of Poland’s brutal presidential campaign, anti-Ukrainian narratives emerged. Will Poland, once a safe haven for them, become an unfriendly country?
June 15, 2025
US
OPINION: Chinese Poker
China played its rare earths card, forcing Trump to back down in the trade war. As the US, EU, and China clash over power and trade, Russia lurks – and Beijing quietly plans for a post-Moscow world.
June 15, 2025
Top News
The Ukrainian Film Festival Fighting Queer Battles
A Ukrainian film festival spotlighted LGBTQ+ stories, reflecting growing acceptance. Though still controversial, Pride events and openly queer soldiers signal societal change.
June 15, 2025
US
‘Both Wars Should End’: Trump Discusses Iran and Ukraine With Putin, EU Chief
Trump on Putin call: “Much less time was spent talking about Russia/Ukraine, but that will be for next week.”
June 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Western Tanks Have Nothing to Teach Us’ – CEO of Russia’s Rostec
Sergey Chemezov had nothing good to say about Western armored vehicles captured in Ukraine while extolling the virtues of his company’s products – despite the evidence.
June 14, 2025
Ukraine
The Invisible Side of Reconstruction: How EU Sanctions on Russia are Impacting Businesses in Ukraine
Many businesses are preparing for a post-war gold rush in Ukraine. But whoever wants to get on the ground before the war ends must contend with serious legal constraints.
June 14, 2025
Putin
OPINION: This Is a Watershed Moment for Trump’s Presidency
The US president must be tough against Putin to shed his unwanted “Taco” nickname.
June 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Banks Hop Aboard Defense Sector ‘Financial Express’
Banks once considered doing business with defense manufacturers akin to making a deal with the devil – that was before Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine and the West changed the ground rules
June 13, 2025
Drones
Putin Calls For Special Drone Division Within Russian Armed Forces
“We know how the enemy operates, Putin said, after he was roundly embarrassed by Operation Spiderweb, in which Ukrainian drones knocked out $2 billion to $7 billion in Russian military aircraft.
June 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Is The Aggressor,’ Hegseth Says, as Senators Chide Him Over Ukraine
Pentagon chief, under fire from lawmakers, appeared to admit that his department diverted thousands of anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East.
June 11, 2025
Budanov
‘Deadly Accuracy’: Russia Assists North Korea to Build Shahed Drones – Budanov Warns of Regional Shift
Russian help to North Korea to produce Shahed-type drones and upgrade ballistic missiles is shifting the regional power balance and fueling Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
June 10, 2025
Putin
Elon Musk’s Father Praises Putin as ‘Stable, Pleasant Man’ at Russian Conference
Errol Musk also slammed Western “fake media” for propagating what he said was “complete nonsense” about Russia being an enemy to the West.
June 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Trump’s Populism Has Infantilized the Presidency
Trump has replaced expertise with flattery and impulsive decisions, empowering authoritarian leaders like Putin. His misjudgments on Russia risk destabilizing Ukraine and poisoning his legacy.
June 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘They Could Be Here in Two Days’ – Ukrainian Town Braces for Russian Advance
Mezhova, a town just 13 km from the flashpoint Donetsk region, now risks becoming a target for a Russian ground offensive.
June 9, 2025