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Ukraine
Germany’s AfD Pushes Radical Agenda Ahead of State Election
Germany’s far‑right AfD is campaigning on lifting sanctions on Russia and targeting Ukrainian refugees as it gains ground ahead of a key state election.
April 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Vance Calls Ending US Funding for Ukraine War ‘Key Achievement’
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington no longer funds weapons for Ukraine, adding Europe can continue purchases independently.
April 15, 2026
Russia
Kremlin Downplays Orbán Ties, Seeks Dialogue With Hungary’s New Leadership
Russia said it was never closely aligned with outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and remains open to pragmatic relations with Hungary’s new pro‑EU leadership.
April 14, 2026
Ukraine
EU Ties €35B Hungary Funds to Reforms, Kyiv Support as Magyar Seeks Reset
Brussels is linking the release of frozen funds to reforms and Hungary’s stance on Ukraine, as incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar moves to rebuild ties with the EU.
April 14, 2026
NATO
Slovenia’s Parliament Speaker Proposes NATO Exit Referendum, Signals Possible Moscow Visit
Slovenia’s new parliament speaker Zoran Stevanović said he plans to hold a referendum on leaving NATO, while also signaling openness to visiting Moscow and pursuing a more independent foreign policy.
April 14, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Empires Don’t Resurrect Twice
Russia’s political class is going through a brutal geopsychological breakdown, far sharper than in 1991. The current cycle of alienation and hostility spells Moscow’s doom.
April 13, 2026
Ukraine
FACT-CHECK: Was US Vice President Vance Honest About Ukraine During His Hungary Visit?
No, he wasn’t. Mostly Vance offered up fibs and spins, and some stuff he just made up.
April 10, 2026
Putin
Putin’s ‘Real’ Approval Rating Falls Below 30% for First Time Since Start of War
Russia’s state pollster data suggests a sharp decline in the Kremlin leader’s trust rating, with analysts pointing to war fatigue, economic strain, and growing state control.
April 10, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Front-Runner Dismisses US Backing to Pro-Russia Orbán: ‘We Decide Our Own Fate’
For the first time in American history a US Vice President traveled to a foreign country and electioneered for a picked candidate. Polls say Trump’s preferred Hungarian will lose anyway.
April 8, 2026
US
Vance Arrives in Budapest as Orban Told Putin He’d Help Like ‘Mouse’ Aiding ‘Lion’
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest ahead of Hungary’s election as a transcript shows Viktor Orban offered support to Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg reported.
April 7, 2026
Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Incapacitated, Intel Memo Says
A classified memo based on US and Israeli intelligence suggests Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is incapacitated and unable to govern, The Times reported.
April 7, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: The Hijacking of a Nation
For a full generation, Ukraine, despite its huge human and material wealth, has been the longest-suffering and unhappiest nation in Europe. This must be fixed after the war.
April 5, 2026
NATO
Bipartisan US Senators Back NATO Membership Amid Trump Exit Threats
Leading US senators from both parties reaffirmed support for NATO, stressing the alliance’s importance as President Donald Trump questions continued membership.
April 2, 2026
Verkhovna Rada
EU Lists 11 Laws Ukraine Must Pass to Unlock Up to €4B in Funding
The European Commission has outlined 11 reform bills Ukraine must adopt to access up to €4 billion ($4.3 billion) in funding, bypassing EU unanimity requirements.
March 31, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: For Ukraine: ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger’
Ukraine is not only surviving, but has revolutionized warfare.
March 29, 2026
Ukraine
EU Will Deliver Ukraine Loan ‘One Way or the Other,’ von der Leyen Says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will find a way to deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine despite Hungary’s continued opposition.
March 20, 2026