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Poland

How Russia’s Working Against Polish Elections

Russia has a track record of upsetting the democratic process in many countries and it should be no surprise that it is up to its tricks against Poland’s forthcoming presidential election.

By Michał Kujawski

May 12, 2025

Denmark

Denmark to Manage $925M Ukraine Support Program on Behalf of EU

The Danish MoD and the European Commission signed an agreement on Friday that makes Denmark responsible for allocating the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv’s defense industry.

By Kyiv Post

May 12, 2025

Putin

OPINION: Why the Kremlin’s Peace Narrative Is Strategic Deception

With pressure coming from the West to cease fire, Putin is offering direct peace talks as a strategic smokescreen aimed at weakening Western support of Ukraine and prolonging the war.

By Maksym Beznosiuk

May 12, 2025

Drones

Ukrainian Drones Torch $25M Russian Tor-M2 Air Defense System

Ukrainian National Guard destroys a $25M Russian Tor-M2 (NATO: SA-15) air defense system in the south using drones.

By Kyiv Post

May 12, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Sending Rubio to Turkey For Informal NATO Talks on Ukraine, Burden Sharing

“Diplomatic outreach must be backed up by real commitments and unified actions across NATO” transatlantic advocate tells Kyiv Post.

By Alex Raufoglu

May 12, 2025

Ukraine

UK to Host European Ministers for Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Push

This will be the sixth Weimar+ meeting and the first to be held in the UK. Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions targeting those who support Russia’s invasion.

By Kyiv Post

May 12, 2025

Europe

OPINION: Europe’s Ironclad Ultimatum to Putin

As Zelensky’s allies close ranks, the message to Vladimir Putin is unmistakable: comply or collapse.

By Chuck Pfarrer

May 12, 2025

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 11, 2025

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 11, 2025

By ISW

May 12, 2025

Featured

Lina Kostenko – Ukraine’s Poetic Sphinx, Turns 96

OPINION: A Time for War and a Time for Peace

OPINION: Ukraine Frozen Out in Alaska

Propaganda

Putin Wants to Address the ‘Root Causes’ of His Invasion

As the possibility of talks in Turkey between Ukraine and Russia continue, the Kremlin complains of NATO encroachment, boosting its disinformation game to cover for its own unprovoked invasion.

By Kyiv Post

May 12, 2025

Corruption

‘A Gift From Jihadists in Suits’ – US Scrutinizes Qatari Gift of ‘Flying Palace’ to Trump

The US Constitution prohibits elected officials from accepting gifts “from any King, Prince or foreign State” in the emoluments clause, but Trump plans to keep jet after his tenure anyway.

By AFP

May 12, 2025

Ukraine

Is a Ceasefire Imminent? Inside the Unprecedented Global Pressure Campaign on Putin

From the Vatican to Beijing, Istanbul to Brussels, and Washington: In the last 24 hours, diplomacy has moved at breakneck speed – and the pressure on the Kremlin is nearing a tipping point.

By Jason Jay Smart

May 11, 2025

Europe

OPINION: Kyiv’s Armed Forces Have Become a Lean, Mean Drone-Attacking Machine

Ukraine’s enhanced military can help defend Europe in any future conflict with Russia. This help is crucial now that the US has become more isolationist and focused on the Pacific.

By Ihor N. Stelmach

May 11, 2025

Ukraine

OPINION: The Western Threat: Understanding Why Hungary Spies on Zakarpattia

Hungary reportedly spied in Ukraine to assess support for a Hungarian “peacekeeping mission.” To understand why, and why there’s no appetite for such an operation, you have to understand the region.

By Dr. Joseph Place

May 11, 2025

Ukraine

OPINION: How the EU and Ukraine Can Increase Trade Relations Amid US Tariffs

American tariffs on international goods have caused global uncertainty. Increased trade between the European Union and Ukraine can help mitigate these economic effects.

By Mark Temnycky

May 11, 2025