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.
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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?"
Georgia erupts as president slams Russia’s grip on disputed vote
Thousands flood Tbilisi streets as the president exposes alleged vote theft by the pro-Kremlin party’s shock win, morphing from state head to rebel leader overnight.
Georgia teeters on edge as pro-Russia party claims disputed win
Georgia's opposition is rallying supporters after the pro-Russian party claimed a tainted 54% victory, setting the stage for the Kremlin to tighten its grip on Europe.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
Is Europe preparing for war? Key discussions from Warsaw Security Forum
Military experts warn of a 3-8 year window before potential Russian confrontation, pushing European nations toward unprecedented defense measures while most Western societies resist military mobilization.
Sandu claims 300,000 votes bought in “fraud of unprecedented scale” at first round of Moldova’s presidential election
Moldova's referendum on EU membership passed by a razor-thin margin, with 50.08% voting in favor. Incumbent President Maia Sandu won the first round of presidential elections with 41% of the vote but will face pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo in a runoff on 3 November.
Blood-stained past looms over Ukraine-Poland stance against Russia
The old grievances threatens Ukraine's vital alliance as Russia's advance keeps its defense hanging by a thread
Volker: Biden, Trump set to greenlight strikes deep in Russia
The ex-US Ambassador to NATO slammed the West for a timid response to Russian threats, arguing that only fear, not restraint, can keep Putin in check.
$ 19 billion for Ukraine: US races October deadline on Russian assets
By 20 October, the Biden administration must unveil a comprehensive report on Russian assets within US jurisdiction—a sum now revealed to be a staggering $19 billion, not the previously reported $5 billion. This dramatic increase could significantly bolster potential aid to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy’s ammo plant visit leaves Ukraine caught in US political inferno
Ukraine has no easy options as Republicans call to fire ambassador Markarova. Yet, says the expert Oleksandr Kraiev, the political firestorm is rather Trump’s act of desperation.
Ambassador: Japan’s support for Ukraine will remain steadfast, but non-lethal
In an exclusive interview, Matsuda Kuninori unveils Japan's dramatic policy shift on Russia, exposing a paradox at the heart of the nation's foreign policy: supporting allies in wartime without crossing the line into military assistance.
Trump, Vance, Johnson claim Zelenskyy favors Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson alleges that President Zelenskyy interfered in US elections during his Pennsylvania visit, "designed to help Democrats," despite a similar Republican meeting in Utah earlier.
Taiwanese expert: China’s information war on Ukraine previews Taiwan strategy
China's megaphone for Russian disinformation is not just about Ukraine, warns a Taiwanese authority; it's Beijing rehearsing its moves for a possible Taiwan invasion scenario.
Exclusive: Kyiv confidant reveals Trump assailant’s Ukraine misadventures
Ryan Wesley Routh seemed like the most harmless, goofy guy. However, he acted as if he was going to personally save Ukraine, our Kyiv confidant reveals