World
War in Ukraine
The situation remains quiet on the border between Ukraine and one of Putin's key allies, Belarus, and locals are attempting to return to normal life
Jun. 25
Putin
Moscow’s Foreign Ministry accuses US of “waging a hybrid war against Russia” after Ukrainian ATACMS strike while the Pentagon says Kyiv makes its own targeting decisions.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
A list published in the EU's Official Journal includes several companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
According to military blogger Guzenko (“The Thirteenth”), the published footage showcases one of the basements in the “Donetsk People’s Republic” where military personnel deemed guilty are kept.
Jun. 25
HUR
Foreigners fighting for Ukraine as part of the International Legion can opt out after six months while Ukrainians serving in the military can’t, but not all positions are open to foreigners.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
Jun. 25
Crimea
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the strike on Sevastopol "barbaric" and accused Washington of "killing Russian children".
Jun. 24
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Jun. 24
US
France’s Army Chief says the current domination of small drones on the battlefield will be short-lived as countermeasures development will erode the advantage they offer.
Jun. 24
Crimea
Russian milbloggers criticize Crimean authorities for failing to build shelters and not warning civilians about the missile threat, while encouraging Crimean despite the war.
Jun. 24
Putin
One year on from the most serious challenge to Putin's authority in almost a quarter of a century in power, he now appears more secure than ever.
Jun. 24
Poland
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on Sunday, June 23, that Warsaw might close the remaining border checkpoints to curb illegal migration.
Jun. 24
Hungary
EU leaders and diplomats have years of bitter experience dealing with Budapest's hard-right government on issues ranging from Ukraine aid to migration and the rule of law.
Jun. 24
War in Ukraine
Kremlin blames US for Crimea attack that killed five; German “Christian” Social Union party says jobless Ukrainians should go home; ISW says Russian summer offensive in the Donbas about to begin.
Jun. 24
Russia
Armed militants attacked Orthodox churches and synagogues in Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday, causing multiple casualties.
Jun. 23
Russia
In Russia the government has not only banned the Witnesses’ legal entities but it has clearly shown its intent to wipe out their peaceful worship.
Jun. 23