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Russia
Hungary to Sue EU Over Ban on Russian Gas Imports
Hungary – the Kremlin’s closest ally in the 27-nation EU – still depends heavily on Russian energy imports despite Moscow invading Ukraine in 2022.
Nov. 14, 2025
Russia
Novorossiysk Oil Shipments Suspended After Ukraine Drone Strike Sets Key Terminal Ablaze
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone attack on Novorossiysk, an important Russian port on the Black Sea, sparking a fire at the key Sheskharis oil terminal
Updated: Nov. 14, 2025
NATO
Pacific Cold Signal: Russian Intel Ship Lingered Off Honolulu Last Month, US Confirms
US Coast Guard says it shadowed the Kareliya as Western diplomats ponder whether to link the Pacific ‘flex’ to a coordinated uptick in Russian probing activities from Hawaii to Europe.
Nov. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia ‘Lured’ South Africans to Ukraine to Fight, Ambassador Warns
At least 17 South African men, aged 20-39, have made distress calls to their government after finding themselves trapped on the eastern front.
Nov. 14, 2025
Russia
Explosions Rock Russia’s Oryol – Ukraine’s Use of ‘Flamingo’ Long-Range Missiles Confirmed
Ukraine’s long-range “Flamingo” missiles reportedly struck Russia’s Oryol overnight. Debris from intercepted rockets fell into residential courtyards.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2025
NATO
Escalation Danger: US Warns Russia Over Recent Incursions in Eastern Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio branded border violations as “provocations” but reaffirmed a “strong commitment” to NATO defense — raising fears of a broader conflict spark.
Nov. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Over 200 Kenyans Recruited to Fight for Russia, Officials Warn
Kenya’s embassy in Moscow has documented cases of injuries among some recruits, who were offered financial compensation of up to $18,000 to cover visas, travel and accommodation.
Nov. 12, 2025
Ukraine
FSB Claims Ukraine Tried to Assassinate Putin’s Spiritual Advisor to Derail Russia-US Rapprochement
Russia’s Security Service accused Ukraine of plotting to assassinate Putin’s spiritual advisor, claiming its goal was to disrupt Kremlin-Trump team talks on Russia-US relations normalization.
Nov. 12, 2025
Moscow Responds After Zelensky Gives Lukashenko Ultimatum
Moscow said Putin will discuss Zelensky's warning with Lukashenko during an upcoming meeting.
June 22, 2026
