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Moscow Again Signals ‘Readiness’ for Negotiations With Ukraine – But on Whose Terms?

Russia claimed it is ready for new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, while NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov arrived in Turkey to restart stalled prisoner exchange negotiations.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 12, 2025

Russia-US: All Set for New Nuclear Weapons Tests?

US and Russia weigh resuming nuclear tests after Trump announces US plans, following Russia’s claims of new missile system tests; Putin signals Moscow will explore its options.

By Eurotopics

Nov. 12, 2025

Russia

Drone Raid Sparks Fire at Russian Petrochemical Giant - Second Strike in Weeks

Explosions and fire reported after drones targeted the Stavrolen petrochemical plant in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Territory - the second such attack in recent weeks.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Updated: Nov. 12, 2025

Germany

‘These Trips Serve No Purpose’ – German Far-Right Slams Members for Moscow Visits

A co-leader of Germany’s far-right party has questioned the need for her members’ travels to Sochi, and has forbidden contact with the nuclear saber-rattling Dmitry Medvedev.

By Kyiv Post

Nov. 12, 2025

NATO

‘Russia Only Respects Strength’: Czech President Warns NATO to Respond to Airspace Violations

Czech President Petr Pavel warned that NATO must respond decisively to Russian aircraft or drone incursions, saying Moscow sees restraint as weakness, not strength.

By Kyiv Post

Nov. 11, 2025

Russia

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Hit Major Russian Refinery 1,400 km Deep in Orenburg Region

Ukraine struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery 1,400 km inside Russia, causing explosions and fire.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko, Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 11, 2025

Russia

Moscow Cuts the Signal: First Russian Region Faces Indefinite Mobile Internet Shutdown

Authorities in the Ulyanovsk region say mobile Internet will remain shut down “until the end of the war.” Access is limited to a government-approved “white list” of Russian services.

By Korbinian Leo Kramer

Nov. 11, 2025

Washington Freezes Russia Talks on Diplomatic Normalization

The US has frozen talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, canceling planned consultations as tensions grow over Moscow’s war and Washington’s new sanctions.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 11, 2025

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War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Legal Shield for Foreign Fighters: Russia a Hideout for International Criminals?

Russia is planning to protect foreigners who join its military from extradition, making it a safe haven for criminals avoiding prosecution in their homeland and elsewhere.

By Korbinian Leo Kramer

Nov. 11, 2025

Russia

Russia Negotiates Withdrawal From Serbian Oil Company

NIS is the latest European energy company to seek a new owner because of sanctions. Bulgaria on Friday passed a law to let a major refinery owned by Russia’s Lukoil come under state control.

By AFP

Nov. 11, 2025

Russia

Romania Reports ‘Accidental’ Russian Drone Incursion

In October, the European Union denounced “Moscow’s escalation” following a series of violations of European airspace attributed to Russian aircraft.

By AFP

Nov. 11, 2025

NATO

‘We Either Pull Through or Sink’: Sweden Warns as Russia Adapts Its Hybrid War

The Swedish Defense Minister said Northern Europe and the Baltics must act as one “operational zone” against Russian threats: “We either pull through together or sink together.”

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 11, 2025

The North Caucasus as a Frontier of European Security

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Russia

OPINION: The North Caucasus as a Frontier of European Security

Russian ambition is vulnerable in what has always been the Empire’s soft underbelly: the North Caucasus. A conference in Kyiv sets a framework for opposition to Moscow’s imperialist legacy.

By Inal Sherip

Nov. 11, 2025

Russia

Ukraine Confirms Major Drone Strikes on Saratov Refinery and Crimea Fuel Terminal

Explosions rocked Saratov and Engels overnight, with reports of a fire at a local refinery. Russia claims to have downed 37 drones as air defenses went on alert across several regions.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Updated: Nov. 11, 2025

Putin

Putin Turns to Reservists to Shield Russia’s Energy Lifelines in 20 Regions

Russia begins large-scale recruitment of reservists to guard refineries and fight Ukrainian drone strikes, forming units in at least 20 regions.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Nov. 11, 2025

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Ukraine

Trump Admin Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on Russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell Kyiv Post

Western allies are warning that the White House push to strip references to “territorial integrity” and “aggression” will undermine the international consensus.

By Alex Raufoglu

Nov. 11, 2025

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