Mystery drones may be forcing Europe to choose: defend at home or arm Ukraine
A low-cost, low-risk gambit, with big potential upsides for Moscow.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1394: Ukraine’s drones devastate Russian air defenses and oil infrastructure as EU debates seizing Kremlin billions
Ukrainian drones destroyed S-400 launchers, a MiG-31 jet, and an oil tanker while Kyiv debuted its first successful underwater drone strike on a Russian submarine - as EU leaders in Brussels debated seizing €200 billion in frozen Kremlin assets amid personal threats from Moscow.
Zelenskyy: If Russia rejects diplomacy, allies must respond with more weapons and sanctions
“If one side refuses diplomacy, the other must be strengthened,” Ukrainian president says.
Frontline report: Ukraine opens new domain in Black Sea war with first successful underwater drone strike on docked submarine
By exploiting blind spots in Russia's surface-focused defenses, Ukraine's Sub Sea Baby reached a heavily guarded Novorossiysk pier - showing that stealth works both ways and nowhere is safe for Russian naval assets.
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile now on combat duty in Belarus, Lukashenka says
Deployment follows months of announcements as Minsk deepens military integration with Moscow.
Kyiv installs first mobile bomb shelter – with more planned as Russian attacks continue
Officials say expanding civilian protection remains a priority.
“Cynical war crime”: Russian drone strikes car near Odesa, killing mother and injuring her three children
Odesa officials condemn condemn the attack at site hit three times previously.
Belgium importing two-thirds more Russian gas since EU transit ban
Sanctions blocking Asian buyers pushed Novatek's Arctic gas into the European grid instead.
“Money today or blood tomorrow”: Tusk warns Polish independence threatened if Europe lets Ukraine fall
Polish PM urges EU to unlock frozen Russian assets at Brussels summit.
Zelenskyy urges EU to seize frozen Russian assets: “No one can explain giving €200 billion back to Putin”
At European Council summit, Ukrainian president frames frozen Russian assets decision as test of Europe's credibility on security guarantees
Three days after Ukraine’s drone blast, Russia’s missile sub still hasn’t moved
Why hasn't the Russian submarine "Kolpino" moved in 3 days? Possibly because she's damaged, and can't move.
Kazakhstan launches $1 billion NATO-standard arms project, sparking Russian outrage
ASPAN project marks first break from Soviet-era weapons compatibility.
Ukrainian drones strike deep into Belgorod, wiping out Russia’s prized S-400 launchers (VIDEO, MAP)
Two launchers of the advanced anti-air system near Verkhny Olshanets were obliterated by Ukraine’s Black Forest artillery brigade.
Ukraine tracks 1100+ tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet — most already sanctioned, intelligence reveals
Despite widespread sanctions, over 50 new tankers joined Russia’s shadow fleet in the past six months alone.
European Parliament backs “military Schengen” to speed troop movement across EU amid Russian threat
MEPs support removing internal EU borders to allow rapid troop movement, including within 24 hours in a crisis.
Zelenskyy insists on Congress-approved security deal with NATO Article 5-style protections
Ukrainian president outlines three non-negotiable conditions for US security guarantees
Ukraine’s drones destroy MiG-31 jet, anti-air system, and radars at Belbek base in occupied Crimea (PHOTOS, MAP)
The Security Service of Ukraine shared thermal footage showing radar and air defense targets moments before impact.
Drones hit Russian oil tanker ablaze in Rostov-on-Don port, the ship is sinking (UPDATED, MAP)
In the region, residents of Rostov, Bataysk, and Taganrog reported blasts and flames overnight in what local authorities say was a multi-city drone assault.
Ukraine could save up to €100m a year on transfers
If parliament approves, Ukrainians could save €70-100mn annually on cross-border transfers.
Zelenskyy calls US three-way split of Zaporizhzhia plant “unfair,” insists station belongs to Ukraine
Ukrainian president raises militarization, safety concerns, and questions over who pays for repairs