Eastern Europe
The famous dystopian novel “1984” by British author George Orwell is being withdrawn from sale in Belarus. According to independent Belarusian media outlets, Belarusian publishers have been instructed
May. 19, 2022
Russian Federation (RF) recruiters ordered to find men or else are employing strong-arm tactics to fill army ranks, but Russian public enthusiasm to fight in Ukraine is low and draft evasion is rampan
May. 19, 2022
Russian officials are adept at delivering patriotic speeches that convey Russia’s supposed strength and integrity. Meanwhile, their own offspring appear to enjoy living on stolen money in Western coun
May. 19, 2022
Russia
The following is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s nightly address to the nation as it appears in the English language on the presidential website: Ukrainians! Our defenders! Today, one of the
May. 19, 2022
Russia
A crucial seed preservation and storage site was severely damaged in Kharkiv during Russia’s attempt to take the eastern and second-largest Ukrainian city. The lead researcher at the Yuriev Plant Prod
May. 19, 2022
Russia
After three months, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine officially reopened in Kyiv on May 18 with an official flag-raising ceremony. “Now, that day has come. Today we are officially resuming operations at th
May. 18, 2022
Russia
KYIV, Ukraine – A Russian soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing a Ukrainian civilian in the opening stages of Moscow’s invasion during the first war-crimes trial held since the war began. The
May. 18, 2022
Russia
The Swiss-based world basketball governing body, FIBA, on May 18 said it has suspended Russia and Belarus from eight upcoming international competitions. FIBA’s executive committee ruled that both of
May. 18, 2022
A military analyst departed dramatically from the Kremlin’s talking points and said, on a top-rated Russian state television “news” show on May 16, that Russia is performing poorly in its war with Ukr
May. 18, 2022
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a list of international agreements to the Russian State Duma for potential denouncement. They include the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Worl
May. 18, 2022
Russia
CANNES, France – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise video address at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. “Hundreds of people are dying every day. They won’
May. 18, 2022
Russia
Ukraine’s domestic intelligence agency, the Security Service (SBU), says it uncovered a network of five females who are suspected of being Russian agents in the southern port city of Mykolayiv. SBU sp
May. 17, 2022
Russia
A Ukrainian non-profit group that provides drones and other materiel to Kyiv’s military is showing gratitude to its donors by gifting them with key chains made from the wreckage of Russian plane and h
May. 17, 2022
Russia
At least one civilian was killed and a 9-year-old child was injured during Russian bombardment of the Donetsk regional town of Bakhmut (formerly Artemivsk) on May 17. The State Emergency Service and r
May. 17, 2022
Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: Sweden announces NATO bid A day after Finland, Sweden announces it too will apply for NATO membership in light of Russia’s invas
May. 17, 2022
Russia
A Ukrainian defense official said that 264 wounded Ukrainian servicemen were taken from the besieged Azov steel plant in the city of Mariupol to two Russian-controlled towns in the same region of Done
May. 17, 2022