Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Former President Tops Parliamentary Vote
The EU’s poorest member has seen successive governments since 2021, when anti-graft rallies brought down the conservative administration of pro-European leader Boyko Borissov.
April 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 19, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 19, 2026
April 20, 2026
Recovery
OPINION: Soldiers and Startups: Who Shares in Ukraine’s Victory?
Ukraine’s future may depend on whether those who fought for Ukraine’s survival – the veterans – are given a meaningful share in the tech-driven prosperity that is now beginning to flourish.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Kyiv’s Quiet Power: Leveraging Food Diplomacy
Ukraine’s agricultural strength could prove to be a winning asset in building ties with the Gulf countries, now at risk of food shortages due to the war with Iran.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Prosecutors Probe Police Negligence in Kyiv Terror Attack
The State Bureau of Investigation is examining reports that officers failed to protect a child during the shooting, while Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko calls for a new law on armed self-defense.
April 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Where Drones Are Built and Troops Are Trained – A Journey to the Kharkiv Front
An inside look at Ukraine’s Khartia Brigade near Kharkiv, where soldiers face a war shaped by drones, pressure and an uncertain future.
April 19, 2026
US
Lukashenko Signals Readiness for ‘Great Deal’ and Meeting with Donald Trump
The Belarusian leader confirmed ongoing negotiations with Washington to settle “certain issues,” following a series of prisoner releases and the easing of US sanctions.
April 19, 2026
Europe
Lithuania and Latvia Block Fico’s Flight Path to Moscow’s Victory Day Parade
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the Baltic states for closing their airspace to his official aircraft, as he prepares for a controversial visit to Russia despite EU boycotts.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Not Cowering: Inside Kyiv’s Cinema Underground
The Kyiv Cinema Society was created to fill a cultural gap. Two years on, it’s become something more than a film club.
April 19, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Criticizes US Sanction Waivers as Russia’s Shadow Fleet Holds $10 billion in Oil
The president warned that easing pressure on Moscow fuels the Kremlin’s “illusion” that the war can continue, as over 110 tankers remain at sea with millions of tons of crude.
April 19, 2026
Europe
OPINION: ‘Serbian Péter Magyar’ Does Not Exist – Why Comparisons With Hungary Are Political Illusion
Hungary chose to support a pro-Europe direction and oppose Orbán’s pro-Kremlin stance, while Serbia’s fragmented electorate simply suffer “government fatigue” and want change for change’s sake.
April 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
One Dead in Kherson Drone Strike and Three Wounded in Zaporizhzhia Bombing
Russian forces targeted a civilian car in Kherson and dropped guided aerial bombs on the village of Balabyne, continuing a wave of deadly assaults across southern Ukraine.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Achieves World First by Downing Shahed Drone from Naval Platform
Operators from the Nemesis brigade integrated sea and air capabilities to intercept a Russian strike drone using an interceptor launched from an unmanned surface vessel.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Supermarket Shooting Reclassified as Terrorist Act as Death Toll Rises to Six
Following the liquidation of the 58-year-old gunman, investigators revealed he killed a couple whose child remains hospitalized, while the Interior Ministry ordered a probe into the police response.
April 19, 2026
Russia
Missile Strike Hits Russian Drone Production Plant in Taganrog
The Atlant Aero facility, which manufactures Molniya and Orion drone components, was targeted overnight as local authorities confirmed fires and civilian injuries.
April 19, 2026
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Bombarded by Pro-Russian Propaganda Ahead of Elections
Bulgarians are voting on Sunday for the eighth time in five years.
April 19, 2026
Europe
OPINION: A Momentous Week for Ukraine, Despite Contradictions
This week marked a fundamental shift – from emergency support to industrial partnership with key allies.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Ambassador Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions
Olga Stefanishyna warned that allowing Moscow to profit from the Middle East escalation fuels attacks on Ukraine and supports US adversaries.
April 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Teenage Boy Killed and Four Injured as Russian Drones Strike Chernihiv Overnight
A 16-year-old youth died and several homes were destroyed after Russian UAVs targeted residential areas, an educational institution, and administrative buildings.
April 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 18, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 18, 2026
April 19, 2026