‘Time for Misinterpretation is Over’:  US Warns Kremlin Amid Shortened Deadline

WASHINGTON DC –  The US State Department on Tuesday delivered a stark message to Russia: President Donald Trump is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, and his demands for a ceasefire,... Read more »

Carnival to the Balalaika Beat: Latin America in the Crosshairs of Russian Cultural Diplomacy

The fourth annual Festival of Latin American and Caribbean Cultures took place in Moscow from July 19 to 27, 2025. The opening gala was held on the main stage in the Hermitage... Read more »

Rise in domestic deals boosts Ukraine’s M&A activity in early 2025, report finds

A Kyivstar mobile communications store in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 19, 2025. (Andrew Kravchenko / Bloomberg) Higher domestic activity comes as foreign investment drops off. Merger and acquisition activity ramped up in... Read more »

Massive Cyberattack Grounds Aeroflot Flights Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

On July 28, 2025, Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, experienced a significant disruption in its operations due to a cyberattack that led to the cancellation of over 100 flights and widespread delays. The... Read more »

‘I already know the answer’ — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 days

Key developments on July 28: ‘I already know the answer’ — Trump to shorten Ukraine deadline for Putin to 10–12 daysUkraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador... Read more »

As Deadline Trimmed, Expert Believes Trump Must Now Act on Russia to Avoid Appearing Weak

WASHINGTON DC – US President Donald Trump, increasingly frustrated with the stalled peace efforts in Ukraine, has signaled a significant shift in his approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Washington... Read more »

Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones

An American Ram 1500 pickup truck with a Russian suicide drone on top, captured on video released by the Russian Defense Ministry’s TV channel on July 20, 2025. (Screenshot from a Russian... Read more »

Naftogaz, Ukrgasbank Secure $113M Loan Ahead of Heating Season

In preparation for the winter heating season, Ukraine’s state-owned energy giant Naftogaz took out a Hr.4.7 billion ($113 million) loan from Ukrgasbank, Ukraine’s state-owned bank specializing in energy.  The funds will be used... Read more »

Ukraine to receive 33,000 AI drone kits under US defense deal, FT reports

Ukraine will receive 33,000 artificial intelligence-powered drone kits by the end of the year under a new contract between the U.S. Defense Department and U.S.-German software firm Auterion, the Financial Times reported... Read more »

Ukrainian drones vs Russian defence industrial base: why is it so difficult for UAVs to destroy weapons production?

Over the past two and a half years, Ukrainian long-range drones have been targeting Russian warehouses and radar positions with expensive equipment and disabling airports. These strikes have forced the Russians to... Read more »