Eastern Europe
Moscow
A former Ukrainian intelligence officer who defected to Russia in 2018 was injured when a suspected explosive device blew up under his Toyota SUV in Moscow.
Apr. 12
War in Ukraine
The weapon, described as “a game changer,” uses high energy lasers that could down drones or even missiles as a cost-effective alternative to conventional air defenses Kyiv currently relies on.
Apr. 12
Patriot
On Thursday, Bild journalist Julian Röpke said that Ukraine does not have missiles for the Patriot and Iris-T air defense systems. Ukraine’s Air Force urged not to panic.
Apr. 12
War in Ukraine
Largest electric power plant in Ukraine, Kyiv region's Trypillia, destroyed; In Lithuania, Zelensky calls again for air defenses; Greece might offer more F-16 fighter jets.
Apr. 12
US
The late Russian opposition’s memoir, which he began in Germany while recovering from Novichok poisoning will be published in October his wife and allies announced today.
Apr. 11
Europe
Belgian MEP leads rebellion in European Parliament to block financing for the Council of the European Union in response to Ukrainian pleas for additional air defense assets.
Apr. 11
“We must be quick, go hard, mass produce,” Macron said, adding the effort must also be “sustainable.”
Apr. 11
Propaganda
A Russian state-owned news agency reported on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had been shelling areas in the Kherson region settled by ethnic Bulgarians with ammunition donated by Bulgaria.
Apr. 11
US
Gen. Ben Hodges argues that those who fear “escalation” with Russia, if Putin were to be challenged by the West, are dead wrong.
Apr. 10
War in Ukraine
Stoltenberg's comments came amidst intensified Russian aerial bombardment on Ukraine’s infrastructure in what President Zelensky said was Moscow’s attempts at driving locals out of Kharkiv.
Apr. 10
Donetsk
Ukrainian servicemen skillfully neutralized a Russian cluster bomb in the Donetsk region, preventing its detonation. Sappers later detonated the bomb due to safety concerns.
Apr. 10
War in Ukraine
Shadowy supply chain funnels Starlink to adversaries & accused war criminals via backroom deals in Africa, SE Asia & UAE.
Apr. 9
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 9
Corruption
A Slidstvo-Info investigative journalist who released an unflattering report on Vityuk, was approached in a Kyiv shopping mall on April 1 by military draft officials, sparking corruption accusations.
Apr. 9
Bakhmut
The 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade said they used an aerial drone to track the Russian UAZ “Bukhanka” and watched a group of Russians unload the ammunition before blowing it up.
Apr. 9
Drones
During the operation, SSO fighters also wounded four Russian servicemen and damaged two infantry fighting vehicles and an armored personnel carrier.
Apr. 9
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The RU foreign minister has made more threats against Ukraine and allies for allowing the use of ATACMS and other US-made long-range weapons to strike inside Russia after months of lobbying by Kyiv.
Nov. 18