Energy
UK Court Upholds Decision for Russia to Compensate Ukraine’s Energy Giant $5 Billion Over Crimea Asset Seizure
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group secured a court decision from the UK that recognized the $5 billion damage owed by Russia over the illegal seizure of its assets in Crimea.
Dec. 20, 2023
Zelensky
Survey Highlights High Trust in AFU, Zaluzhny, and Volunteers Among Citizens
Confidence in President Volodymyr Zelensky has somewhat decreased but remains at a positive level. Simultaneously, a critical attitude towards the authorities has grown significantly.
Dec. 18, 2023
Europe
ANALYSIS: Day 661 — Sturm und Drang, Clever Estonians, Missile Records
As Ukraine's information landscape buzzed with discussions on the EU, Congress, military funding, and Putin's speech, the war went nowhere, it’s still there, the author writes.
Dec. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Why Western Sanctions Against Russia Are Failing to Stop the War in Ukraine
Despite sanctions, Russian oligarchs have increased their wealth. Is the Russian economy - the engine driving its war machine - worse than the rosy prognostics? And if not, what's the West's solution?
Dec. 16, 2023
Budanov
Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Budanov Placed on Wanted List by Russian Interior Ministry
This marks the latest in a series of legal actions taken by the Russian Investigative Committee against Major General Budanov the head of Kyiv’s HUR.
Dec. 14, 2023
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk are Big Fans of Gonzalo Lira
American citizen Lira has been arrested in Ukraine, where he is accused of spreading Russian propaganda – some influential Americans think otherwise.
Dec. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 11, 2023
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December 11, 2023
Dec. 12, 2023
Dec. 10 – Human Rights Day: Do not Forget Thousands of Ukrainian Children Kidnapped by Russia
Ukrainian families are desperately waiting for reunification with their abducted children.
Dec. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘The Battle for Motivation’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Dec 7 (Europe Edition)
Zelensky appeals to G7 for unity; US charges four Russians with war crimes; AFU knocks down a chopper; New Russian AI-aided drone unveiled; Forces trading places around Avdiivka
Dec. 7, 2023
Ukraine
Arms Dealing Gang Detained in Dnipro - Nearly $6 Million Seized
A two-day operation was carried out by 100 law enforcement officers who executed 16 searches in which weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized.
Dec. 6, 2023
Putin
Putin Arrives in UAE, Sky Lit-Up in Colors of Russian Flag
President Putin touched down in Abu Dhabi to hold talks with President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who referred to Russia’s leader as his “dear friend.”
Dec. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
US Sanctions Belarus Red Cross Chief Over Ukraine Child Deportations
Dzmitry Shautsou had been sanctioned for assisting the Russian president's Children's Rights Commissioner, Maria Lvova-Belova, accused of enacting the deportations.
Dec. 6, 2023
Putin
Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE Wednesday: Kremlin
Putin flying to Saudi Arabi and UAE and then meeting In Moscow with Iran Leader.
Dec. 5, 2023
Russia
Eurotopics: Russia Makes Supporting LGBT a Crime
The Russian judiciary has categorised as extremist and banned what it calls an "international LGBT movement". Outraged reactions in the press.
Dec. 3, 2023
Religion
Ukrainian Security Services Search Russian-linked Pochaiv Lavra Monastery
According to the investigation, representatives of the Pochaiv Lavra published content on the monastery’s website that insulted the national honor and dignity of Jews.
Nov. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Volunteers to Be Tried for Desertion and Voluntary Surrender
The Russian State Duma has passed a draft law in the first reading that would punish fighters who volunteered to serve in Ukraine if they willfully surrender.
Nov. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Charges Ukrainian Eurovision Winner in Absentia
The Moscow Prosecutor's Office accused Jamala of posting a video in which she spread "false information" about Russia's actions in Ukraine. It said she would be detained if she stepped foot in Russia.
Nov. 30, 2023
Ukraine
Crimean Treasures Return to Kyiv After Years of Legal Battles
Netherlands finally returns Scythian treasures from Crimea to Ukraine.
Nov. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Satirical Putin Play Stirs Emotions in Bulgaria
Titled "The Hague", the play recounts the story of an orphaned teenager from Mariupol who imagines how Russia's top brass is brought to justice over its devastating war in Ukraine.
Nov. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Chatham House: Democracy in Ukraine
Explaining the history of democracy in Ukraine, the current state of its democracy while at war, and future prospects.
Nov. 26, 2023