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Ukraine
EU Considers ‘Plan B’ to Bypass Budapest’s Veto on Moscow Sanctions
A number of European officials have hinted at seeking alternatives to bypass Hungary’s constant vetoes against the bloc’s sanctions on Moscow.
April 15, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: What’s in the Pipeline
While Ukrainians are urged to hold elections, the Kremlin is focused on invading Ukraine and propagandizing the next generation of Russians.
April 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Shock, Incomprehension, and Probably Hatred’ – Mourners Gather in Sumy
Commenting on the strikes for the first time, Russia’s defense ministry said it launched two Iskander-M missiles at “a meeting of command staff”, claiming to have killed 60 Ukrainian soldiers.
April 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Risks ‘Escalation’: Kremlin
Outgoing chancellor Olaf Scholz had ruled out sending them to Kyiv, but Merz said on Sunday he was open to the idea provided Germany had agreed with its European partners.
April 14, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Why Putin Can’t End the War: 5 Traps He Built for Himself
While the world debates how to stop the war, one truth becomes increasingly clear: Putin himself can’t end it. Here are five reasons why.
April 14, 2025
Putin
Kremlin: No Quick Results From Trump-Putin Talks Despite Meeting Prep
The Kremlin said no “immediate results” should be expected from White House-Kremlin talks, despite a “positive dynamic” and preparations for a Putin-Trump meeting.
April 14, 2025
Kremlin
Putin’ You in the Picture 3 – Orwell’s Thought Police 75 Years On
In this “special issue” of this occasional series on the perversity of Russia’s view of the world, we highlight how it is putting George Orwell’s 1984 ideas of “thought control” into action.
April 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Paratrooper General Arrested by Kremlin Will Command ‘Suicide’ Assault Unit in Ukraine
Popov – reputedly a soldier’s soldier with a record of leading from the front – faced years in prison for charges he says Kremlin rivals made up. His likely orders: Take ground regardless of losses.
April 10, 2025
Putin Claims War ‘Nearing Its End’ Based on Supposed Russian Advances
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the war against Ukraine is nearing its conclusion, citing what he characterized as a continuous, multi-vector offensive by Russian troops across all fronts.
May 30, 2026
