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A Russian cargo plane broke in half—because Russian industry is broken, tooA Russian air force An-22 that disintegrated near Moscow is indicative of deeper Russian dysfunction. -
Europe kicks the €210 billion question down the road—deadline: end-2027EU leaders told the Commission to keep trying. The deadline: end of 2027. -
Russia cuts rates to save businesses it’s about to crush with taxesThe governor who defended high rates as “economic Darwinism,” has just reversed course. -
“Neutral” Russians return to winter sports as Ukraine calls their status a fictionThree Russian athletes already barred. More face scrutiny before Milan-Cortina 2026. -
EU approves €90bn joint debt for Ukraine as reparations loan hits wallThree countries opt out amid Belgium standoff over frozen Russian assets. -
Markets shrug off EU’s Ukraine deal—analysts warn the calm may not lastEurope’s benchmark bonds barely moved. One analyst calls it “a risk for 2026 that is not priced in.” -
Europe’s drone scare is delivering results—for RussiaA low-cost, low-risk gambit, with big potential upsides for Moscow. -
Frontline report: Ukraine opens new domain in Black Sea war with first successful underwater drone strike on docked submarineBy 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. -
Three days after Ukraine’s drone blast, Russia’s missile sub still hasn’t movedWhy hasn't the Russian submarine "Kolpino" moved in 3 days? Possibly because she's damaged, and can't move. -
Ukraine could save up to €100m a year on transfersIf parliament approves, Ukrainians could save €70-100mn annually on cross-border transfers. -
Zelenskyy warns EU: Denying frozen Russian funds weakens Ukraine and tempts PutinThe President speaks hours before the critical Brussels vote. -
Frontline report: Ukraine’s counteroffensive turns Kupiansk into a symbol of defianceWith Trump's peace negotiations looming, Ukraine’s stunning liberation of Kupiansk has dealt a blow to Moscow’s credibility and battlefield morale. -
US warns EU: Seize Russia’s frozen billions and you’ll “have to give it back”Washington pressures Europe ahead of critical summit. -
Global protests demand end to Russia’s “human safari” as lawmakers propose new sanctions billDocumentary reaches U.S. Capitol as Ukrainians worldwide rally against drone terror -
Russian court jails 65-year-old teacher for “terrorism” after hiding Ukrainian soldierOccupation authorities accused her of aiding a plot to assassinate an occupation administration's member in occupied Donetsk, but she denied knowing about such activities. -
EU finally breaks with Russian gas: full ban on LNG set for 2026With wide support, MEPs pushed through legislation to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 and committed to ban oil soon after. -
Ukrainians pour record savings into banks as real returns turn positive (INFOGRAPHIC)Deposits hit a record 1.36 trillion hryvnias in November. In Russia, similar rates are squeezing the civilian economy. -
“Certainly not a Russian model”: Ukraine’s assault architect confronts accusations of meat-wave tacticsHigh casualties, convict soldiers, and questions about Syrskyi -
Is the EU ready to force through the €210 billion Ukraine loan without unanimity?Summit decision on €210 billion Ukraine loan comes on Thursday. -
Frontline report: Ukrainian marines advance deeper into the exposed Russian flankTen Russians surrender as Leopard tanks blast fortifications near Novopavlivka