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Europe
Russia Must Shrink its Army for Any Peace to Hold, Says Top EU Diplomat
Any peace deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine will only last if Moscow makes real concessions, including limiting the size of its armed forces and curbing its growing military budget, Kallas has said.
Dec. 13, 2025
Russia
North Korea Acknowledges Its Troops Cleared Mines for Russia
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine, according to South Korean and Western intelligence agencies.
Dec. 13, 2025
US
Trump Admin Marks International Human Rights Day With Silence
Shift to trade and “unalienable rights” signals retreat from democracy promotion. One Senator stands alone calling out abuses by Russia, Georgia and beyond.
Dec. 13, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Plays It Cool as Europe Prepares High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks
White House scrambles to translate Trump’s vague “free economic zone” vision into a concrete plan ahead of Berlin summit.
Dec. 13, 2025
Ukraine
S-400 Illusion: New Report Exposes Critical Supply Chain Failure in Russia’s ‘Invincible’ Air Defense
How Moscow’s prized missile shield, reliant on foreign parts from Central Asia to the US, is a single strike – or a well-enforced sanction – away from total disruption.
Dec. 13, 2025
Russia
Turkish Vessel Left Ablaze After Russian Strike on Ukrainian Ports
Turkey’s foreign ministry said the incident highlighted “the need for an arrangement to prevent escalation in the Black Sea, including ensuring maritime safety.”
Dec. 13, 2025
Germany
Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattack on Air Traffic Control, Election Interference
Moscow aimed “to sow division, erode trust, provoke societal rejection, and undermine confidence in democratic institutions,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Dec. 12, 2025
Putin
Georgian PM Sparks Outcry After Appearing at Forum Alongside Putin in Turkmenistan
Although the Georgian government insists no meeting with the Russian delegation took place, the picture of Kobakhidze and Putin at the same venue has intensified criticism at home.
Dec. 12, 2025
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
