Tag: Russia

As Ukraine War Enters Fifth Year, Europe Faces Hard Truth On China

(Zoriana Stepanenko and Reid Standish - RFE/RL) Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western policymakers have debated whether diplomatic pressure and...

Kyiv condemns ‘blackmail’ by Hungary, Slovakia as energy standoff escalates

(Jones Hayden and Ben Munster - Politico) Ukraine condemned “ultimatums ⁠and blackmail” by the governments of Hungary and Slovakia on Saturday, after Budapest and...

Greek central bank chief: We don’t depend on Russian shipping

(Johanna Treeck - Politico) Greece’s stellar economic growth does not depend on servicing the Russian oil industry. That’s the message from Greek central bank...

Russia stepping up hybrid attacks, preparing for long standoff with West, Dutch intelligence warns

(Alexander Martin - The Record) Russia’s intensifying cyberattacks, sabotage and covert influence operations across Europe show the Kremlin is preparing for a prolonged confrontation...

In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war

(Laura Gozzi - BBC) The Russian bombs that began falling on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 turned tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians into...

The Shadow Crypto Economy Feeding Russia’s War Machine

(Gonzalo Saiz Erausquin - RUSI) Russia’s war in Ukraine has been accompanied by one of the most comprehensive sanctions regimes in modern history. Export...

Russia: Attacks on Abortion Undermine Women’s Rights

(Human Rights Watch) Russian authorities are restricting access to safe abortion care and limiting the ability of women and girls to get accurate information...

Four Years Of The Ukraine Invasion: Has Russia’s Military Learned To Fight A Better War?

(Mike Eckel - RFE/RL) Prior to Ukraine, the last time Russia all-out invaded another sovereign country was Georgia. Moscow was victorious after the 16-day...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 19, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War) Western sources continue to indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s objectives are not limited to control of Ukrainian territory...

Russian Occupation Update February 19, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War) Russia is likely using “temporary accommodation centers” (TACs) to facilitate the forcible transfer of Ukrainians within Russian-occupied territories or...

Europe answers Trump’s call on Ukraine

(Zachary Basu - Axios) Four years after Russia's invasion, Europe has quietly replaced the United States as the engine of Ukraine's survival. Why it...

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

(Wycliffe Muia - BBC) A total of 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to a Kenyan intelligence report that details...

‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

(Laura Gozzi - BBC) Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough. The...

Zelenskyy Says ‘Progress’ In Military Talks In Geneva, Political Talks ‘Not Easy’

(RFE/RL) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that two days of US-brokered talks with Russia have produced mixed results, with progress on military aspects...

State Department: No ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ Between US, Russia On Expired Nuclear Treaty

(Alex Raufoglu - RFE/RL) A senior US State Department official has flatly rejected suggestions that Washington and Moscow are informally continuing to observe the...

The EU has a plan to save regions on Russia’s doorstep from economic malaise

(Gregorio Sorgi and Zoya Sheftalovich - Politico) The European Commission will on Wednesday announce plans to invest in EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and...