“It’s maturity test for Europe to send troops to Ukraine,” expert
"All these Russian sabotages, undersea cables being cut off, and arson attacks. How much more needs to be done for Europe to actually respond?"
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Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
H.I.Sutton says the loss of Tartus would threaten Russia's Mediterranean naval task force presence and ability to support its military operations in Africa.
Assad’s fall makes a mockery of Putin
But it may not be all doom and gloom for Putin’s regime - or his war on Ukraine
Assad’s collapse shatters Russian global power dreams
The collapse of the Syrian project continues to destroy the myth of Russian "invincibility" and demonstrates the limitations of its global influence.
Syria’s Assad flees Damascus as opposition forces take control of capital
Rebels secure a victory after a 10-day offensive, ending the Assad family's five-decades-long rule in Syria.
Europe will act only when Russia causes disaster, Chatham House fellow
Nothing has been able to convince Europe to step up, leaving Putin in precisely the position that he wants to be, which is with large parts of Europe helpless before him, says Keir Giles.
“Not another Russian colony”: Georgia erupts against Moscow’s shadow rule
"If we don't fight today, we're already occupied by Russia," declared activist Marika Mikiashvili, as thousands filled Tbilisi's streets in what many call Georgia's decisive moment.
Stolen election: how the Georgian Dream helped itself to 15% of all votes cast
Statistical proof of widespread fraud offers support to growing calls for reelections amid unprecedented protests
Inside the police crackdown on Georgia’s pro-EU protests: a photo report
Georgian protests took a dramatic turn amid freezing temperatures as thousands poured into the streets for a second…
Who spreads Ukrainian “Nazi” stories in Canada? KGB’s “Agent Stuart” files tell all
A former Canadian minister presented Parliament with alleged KGB files showing how Soviet intelligence cultivated journalists to spread narratives about "Ukrainian Nazis" - a campaign experts say continues today.
“Ignore the electoral noise: Georgescu’s TikTok triumph signals nothing about Ukraine,” says Romanian ex-diplomat
Romania's establishment was stunned when TikTok-powered outsider Călin Georgescu leapt from 6% in polls to 22.94% in Sunday's presidential vote, but former foreign ministry counselor Eusebiu Slavitescu sees social media algorithms at work, not shifting allegiances.
Pro-Russian party cements victory. Can Georgia’s revolution succeed?
With police clearing protest camps and winter setting in, Georgia's opposition faces its last chance to force new elections before Georgian Dream's disputed victory cements the country's pivot to Moscow.
Ukraine builds a bridge to Trumpland
Gone are appeals to democratic values. Ukraine's new strategy for surviving Trump's America centers on deals, strategic assets, and a surprising China card.
Biden was “killing Ukraine softly.” Trump won’t wait
Ukraine must pivot from Biden's "killing softly" approach to Trump's deal-making style while avoiding quick compromises, warns Atlantic Council analyst Getmanchuk.
What can Biden still do for Ukraine in his final days in the White House?
With just 70 days left in office after Trump's victory, Joe Biden faces critical decisions on $6 billion in military aid, deep-strike authorizations, and advancing Ukraine's NATO bid that could reshape its war effort well into 2025.
EU Parliament demands crackdown on Russia’s shadow tanker fleet
"This transport is killing the reach of the sanctions against Russia and finances the war against Ukraine. Every ship that goes through means more suffering for the Ukrainian people," a leading MEP told
“Nothing but a windbag.” Zelenskyy dismisses Orbán’s ceasefire calls at Budapest summit
In his first visit to Hungary since Russia's invasion, President Zelenskyy rejected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's push for an immediate ceasefire, while warning of North Korea's direct involvement in the war.
Voting wars tear Ukrainian Americans apart
As Ukraine fights for survival back home, Ukrainian Americans wage war at election polls, where Trump and Harris turn neighbor against neighbor
Diaspora vote clinches Sandu’s re-election in Moldova, reflecting deep divisions within the country
Pro-EU Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential runoff over pro-Russian Stoianoglo, securing victory with strong diaspora support despite trailing domestically by 2.4%.
The West must help Israel and Ukraine defeat evil, says Likud’s Chairman of the Liberals Weitmann
"We'll not tolerate Russia’s support of genocidal maniacs and will help Ukraine win once we’ve defeated our chief enemies. But you need to be creative too, so if you need nukes, why not eye Belarus?"