World
War in Ukraine
An analysis of Putin’s recent rhetoric has led the Institute for the Study of War to conclude that he is framing the war as one against the collective West to mitigate domestic alarm at huge losses.
Jan. 4
Russia
Kyiv Post sources in the special services report that a Su-34 fighter-bomber burned down at the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk last night, with hints of HUR involvement.
Jan. 4
Putin
Almost a half of the nearly 1,000 presidential decrees signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2023 were reportedly “classified” – more than in any other year.
Jan. 4
Ukraine
The blockade, which was suspended on Dec. 24, only applies to freight vehicles and will continue until Feb. 3 or until the Polish government meets their demands to curb Ukrainian competition.
Jan. 4
War in Ukraine
A response to those opposing the allocation of seized Russian assets to secure Ukraine’s victory and recovery.
Jan. 4
Russia
As temperatures plummeted in Moscow’s coldest night since the onset of winter, a fire at a transformer substation left residents without heat or power.
Jan. 4
EU
Russia’s war in Ukraine has resulted in a shift in Europe’s foreign policy – a “behind the scenes” analysis of some of the discussions that are shaping those changes.
Jan. 4
G7
The ambassador of Italy takes his turn leading G7 Ambassadors for the Reforms in Ukraine Group, as Kyiv harnessed international support for future reconstruction and defense.
Jan. 4
War in Ukraine
Last year, Norway, along with countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands, said that it would be donating to Ukraine F-16s which had been retired and replaced with the more modern F-35.
Jan. 4
War in Ukraine
Wednesday was the first day of relative quiet for Ukrainian cities since Dec. 29, when the Kremlin began a mass bombardment. Kyiv's so far shot down most of Russia's missiles.
Jan. 3
NATO
NATO has announced that it would assist members in procuring 1,000 Patriot missiles as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) as Russia launches massive air assaults on Ukraine.
Jan. 3
Iran
The BRICS bloc members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new full members on Monday.
Jan. 3
Russia
The EU in December agreed to prohibit diamonds exported from Russia as it tightens sanctions to further sap the Kremlin's coffers.
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
NATO member Turkey Preventing NATO partner UK from delivering minehunters to Ukraine.
Jan. 3
Russia
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, says the situation is “tense” and Russians continue to report explosions and sirens in the city.
Jan. 3