Russia
Putin on Kursk failure: Not my fault
Russian leader says Ukraine’s gains sound like a you problem.
Hungary urges Ukraine to OK Russian oil loophole
Czech leader is like a ‘terrorist’ for justifying Nord Stream bombing, Russia says
Russia accuses top CNN reporter of illegally crossing border
Russia was going to take Kyiv in 3 days. Now it’s installing concrete shelters at home.
A slower, wizened Clinton sinks his fangs into Trump
France needs to be wary of China’s influence in New Caledonia, report says
EU top diplomat calls for lifting restrictions on weapons to Ukraine
Kyiv wants donors to lift restrictions on using long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia, which they’ve imposed to lessen the threat of the war escalating.
Sorry Ukraine, a fair peace deal is ‘probably a fantasy,’ Czech president warns
Kyiv likely won’t get everything it wants from any talks with Russia, said Petr Pavel.
German chancellor says Ukraine aid will continue despite savings push
“We will be Ukraine’s biggest national supporter in Europe,” Scholz told reporters during a visit to the Moldovan capital.
Georgia on path to Putinism, opposition leader says as ruling party threatens total ban
Tina Bokuchava told POLITICO the EU and U.S. should impose sanctions on the ruling party over human rights breaches.
If Ukrainians did destroy Nord Stream, they may have been justified, Czech president argues
Arrest of Ukrainian man last week following German investigation has triggered a new round of public discussion of the pipeline sabotage.
Georgia’s ruling party wants to outlaw the opposition
Georgian Dream looks to shut down party founded by former leader Mikheil Saakashvili.
Moscow under attack: Air defenses shoot down killer drones over Russian capital
Kremlin says Ukraine carried out massive overnight assault across the country.
5 global trends that will shape the US election
Tumultuous overseas events like Brexit are often harbingers of U.S. elections. What will be this year’s?
Azerbaijan launches bid to join BRICS after Putin visit
Russian leader met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev this week.
Russia claims capture of New York (in Ukraine)
Kyiv has not confirmed the loss of the town in Donetsk region as fierce fighting continues.
Don’t use dating apps, Russia begs citizens as Ukraine advances in Kursk
“The enemy is actively using them to gather information,” Kremlin warns.
Ukraine’s parliament moves forward on ‘cleansing’ Moscow-linked church
The newly passed law will now go to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for approval.
Ukraine can join NATO even if Putin occupies its land, Czech president says
The former NATO general cited West Germany as a historical comparison.
Ukraine wants peace talks in wake of Russia incursion, but not directly with Putin
Kyiv is increasingly looking to the model of the Black Sea grain deal, where Russia and Ukraine struck separate agreements with intermediaries.
Russia on mpox: No risk due to our ‘traditional values’
Russian official laughs off threat of disease formerly known as monkeypox.
Zelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries
Despite success inside Russia, Ukraine has been struggling to fend off Moscow’s assault in the east.
Russia bans George Clooney’s ‘undesirable’ foundation
Moscow brands 2-time sexiest man alive undesirable after his foundation said it has been investigating war crimes in Ukraine.
Elon Musk denies gifting Chechen warlord a Tesla truck
“Yet another example of how much the legacy media lies,” he said.
Specter of Trump’s return forces the EU to get real on trade
The prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency is pushing Europe to double down on economic security.
Serbia’s leader wins the West with promises of ‘white gold’ — but loses the people
Aleksandar Vučić accuses protesters who oppose an EU-backed lithium mine of trying to overthrow him.
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could change everything, US senator says
“This really set Putin back on his heels,” he said of Russia’s president.
Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces are trying to cut off Moscow’s resupply routes in Kyiv’s cross-border incursion into Russian territory.