Ukraine
A Vital Russian Army Recruiting Ground – Prisons – Is Hollowing Out, Official Says
Since late 2022, it’s been possible to wipe a Russian prison sentence off the books if a man volunteers to fight in Ukraine, but now there are fewer behind bars available to take that deal.
March 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: A Country of Heroes on the 12-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion
The Russian invasion of Ukraine started 12 years ago, when Russian spetsnaz seized government buildings in Crimea. Ukrainians have since raised an army from dust and become leaders of the free world.
Feb. 27, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Russia’s Big Lie: ‘Protecting’ Russian Speakers by Erasing Ukrainians
Russia has tried to deceive the world by lying about its genocidal goals in Ukraine and so the truth
Feb. 26, 2026
UK
Russia ‘Using Ukrainian Children as Tools of War,’ UK Says
Minister of State recalls witnessing the aftermath of Russian atrocities in Bucha as well as speaking to children who had been seized from occupied Ukrainian territories by Moscow.
Feb. 25, 2026
Zelensky
‘I Don’t Need That Historical Sh*t’: Zelensky on Putin, Donbas and the Price of Peace
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Zelensky rejects “historical sh*t” in talks with Russia, defends Donbas as non-negotiable, addresses elections, NATO and threats to his life.
Feb. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zaluzhny Lifts Lid on Zelensky Rift, Failed Counteroffensive – and Surprise Manafort Contact
Ex-army chief says tensions with Zelensky began soon after Russia’s February 2022 invasion, with frequent clashes over military strategy.
Feb. 18, 2026
Russian War Crimes
Zelensky Says 2,000 Children Rescued From Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the recovery of 2,000 Ukrainian children stolen by Russia but cautioned that many more are still being held or remain missing.
Feb. 17, 2026
Putin
OPINION: The Price of Negotiations with Russia
Every day the West spends seeking diplomatic solutions, Russia spends killing civilians and children. It is necessary to understand that Putin will not stop until he is stopped.
Feb. 16, 2026
US
US Vice President Vance on Peace Bid in Azerbaijan After Armenia Visit
The visit follows US President Donald Trump’s mediation last year of a peace agreement between the historical rivals Baku and Yerevan, which have fought two wars over the Karabakh region.
Feb. 10, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Throttle Telegram as User Complaints Surge
Russia has begun slowing Telegram nationwide, triggering outages and traffic drops.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Belarus as Russia’s Military Platform, Must Be Part of Any Ukraine Deal, Tsikhanouskaya Says
The Belarusian opposition leader warns that sidelining Minsk in negotiations would entrench Kremlin control and undermine regional security.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
13 Russian Soldiers Named as Suspects in Civilian Killings Near Kyiv in 2022
An investigation linked the suspects to shootings of civilians fleeing along the Zhytomyr Highway during Russia’s early advance on the capital.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Sex Trafficking Allegations: Some Polish Politicians, Business Elites May Be Blackmailed Over Scandal
In light of disturbing revelations surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case in the US, it’s vital to note Poland has its own sex-trafficking scandal, involving Ukrainian brothers: the Podkarpaska Affair.
Feb. 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Condemns Killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
The son of the former Libyan dictator was killed by masked gunmen on Tuesday. A 2011 arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity was still active at the time of his death.
Feb. 4, 2026
Movies
OPINION: ‘Nuremberg’ Wastes Its Potential by Twisting History
The lessons from the Nuremberg Ttibunal after World War II are still important today, but a new movie disappoints and offends by changing both the facts and the meaning of what happened.
Feb. 1, 2026
Zelensky
'We Will Guarantee His Safety': Kremlin Says Moscow Ready to Host Zelensky for Talks With Putin
Commenting on remarks by Ukraine's FM Sybiha about Zelensky’s readiness to meet with Putin, Ushakov said the issue was “not new” for the Kremlin.
Jan. 28, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Never Again! – But What Do We See Now?
Reflections on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jan. 27, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Zelensky Told European Leaders at Davos They Are Pathetic. They Gave Him a Standing Ovation
If you have not listened to President Zelensky’s speech at Davos, you can read through it here. It was one of the most honest speeches a politician has ever given.
Jan. 26, 2026
Russia
Russian Army Trainer Jailed 8 Years After Molesting Male Cadet
Case materials said Vladimir Shchekotov, a 57-year-old military school instructor, invited the 16-year-old cadet to a sauna at his countryside house and sexually assaulted him.
Jan. 25, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow Court ‘Deletes’ Ruling Confirming Ukraine Marines Sank Russian Flagship
The official Kremlin narrative is that the cruiser Moskva went down with heavy loss of life because of on-board fires in rough seas and that Ukrainian anti-ship missiles never hit anything.
Jan. 23, 2026