War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025
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
War in Ukraine
Putin Eyes Total Takeover of 4 Ukrainian Regions by Year-End, Testing Trump’s Resolve
Putin believes Russian forces will seize four Ukrainian regions by year-end, ahead of a call with Trump, who faces pressure from allies not to rush a deal.
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
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
Top News
Max Levada and Ukraine’s Fight Against Heritage Theft on the Road to the EU
Without a dusty fedora and bullwhip, Max Levada is still an archaeologist on a mission, not to find the holy grail, but to save Ukraine’s national antiquities and artifacts from black market plunder.
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
Ukraine
Mass Graves, Viking Legends and Muffin Therapy: Return to Izyum
A former Norwegian soldier fell in love with Ukraine. Unable to not act, he founded an organization so he could bring help where needed. Now he’s making a film about the two cultures’ historic ties.
May 18, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Understanding China
China is the most important country in the world for Russia’s war machine. Beijing is playing a subtle game of geopolitics, but Zelensky has thus far been able to keep up.
May 18, 2025
Zelensky
A 15 Minute Moment That Sparked a Global Shift
Peace through strength is more than just a slogan. We are now seeing deeds that indicate a fresh alignment of US interests and ideals with Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
May 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 17, 2025
May 18, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ceasefire Elusive as Ukraine, Russia Agree Only on Prisoner Swap
The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
May 16, 2025
EU
EU Braces for Far-Right George Simion Win in Romania
Simion gained almost 41 percent of votes in the contest’s first round - double the score of his rival in Sunday’s run-off, pro-EU centrist candidate Nicusor Dan.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Turkey: What We Know
Before the three-way meeting between the Russian, Ukrainian, and Turkish delegations, Ukraine will hold separate talks with the US and Turkey.
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Tactics to Dither and Delay’ – EU, Starmer Call on Putin to Step Up to Peace Talks
Europe again calls for a cease in hostilities in “Russia’s war of aggression,” while the British prime minister says Putin must “pay the price for avoiding peace.”
May 16, 2025
Earthquake in Turkey – Good or Bad Omen for Peace?
As delegations from Ukraine and Russia have descended on Turkey to begin (or not) the peace process, some feel the tremor could be a signal from above.
May 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Leadership ‘Critical’ to Get Russia, Ukraine to Talks in Good Faith, Rubio Says
The US Secretary of State met with counterparts from Western Europe to discuss peace in Ukraine, after the Russian failure to send top-level delegates to Istanbul dashed hopes for a quick peace deal.
May 15, 2025
Europe
More European Firepower for Ukraine: Local Cannon, Shell Production, Capital Investment
Europe is stepping up more with cash, arms and production capacity, all to beef up Ukraine’s artillery.
May 15, 2025
Poland
EU to Hike Tariffs on Ukrainian Imports After Polish Pressure
As the EU winds down its “trade visa-free” regime, transitional measures could deliver a major blow to Ukraine’s revenues.
May 15, 2025
Turkey
Rubio Arrives In Antalya, Meets With Sybiha
NATO foreign ministers will gather on Thursday to focus on preparations for the upcoming Summit in The Hague, but the Alliance’s support for Ukraine also remains top of the agenda.
May 15, 2025