EU: Russian assets deadlock

Brussels 23.10.2025 “The unwavering support to Ukraine is not negotiable. What happens in Ukraine has direct impact on the whole European continent. Russia’s war of aggression continues to destabilise our societies – not only through its military actions but also through its shadow fleet and calculated multi-domain hybrid operations on land, at sea, in the…

Upcoming: Trump-Putin Summit in Hungary

17.10.2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on October 16. Trump stated that the two leaders had a “very productive” call and that the two largely discussed potential bilateral economic prospects to pursue after a resolution to the war in Ukraine. I have just concluded my telephone conversation…

NATO keeps defence posture

Brussels 15.10.2025 Following recent airspace violations by drones and jets, the ministers discussed enhancing NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, including through Eastern Sentry NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the Alliance’s readiness, stating, “NATO is a defensive Alliance. We will remain a defensive Alliance. But make no mistake – this defensive Alliance is ready and…

Ukraine: total 1.1M Russian casualties

Brussels 14.10.2025 Ahead of the Allied Defence Ministers meeting at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 15 October 2025, the updated information on the situation at Ukrainian battlefields revealed the dramatic amount of casualties Russian troops are sustaining. We continue to see incremental Russian “games”, we assess that the collapse of the Ukrainian defence lines are…

Will Ukraine receive Tomahawks?

Brussels 09.10.2025 Ukraine may soon receive Tomahawk cruise missiles, while the United States has allegedly reached an agreement with the Netherlands to transfer around 200 missiles in a re-export scheme, the Insider-T Telegram channel writes. The same time according the Reuters news agency the Trump Administration’s wish to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine may…

EU safeguarding security

02.10.2025 The EU leaders met for a one-day summit to discuss how to strengthen Europe’s common defence and support for Ukraine. The meeting today had one core theme: safeguarding the security of Europe. The leaders will return to both topics at the next European Council meeting on 23-24 October 2025. The meeting was chaired by…

UNGA80: Lavrov warns against WWIII scenario

New York 27.09.2025 Russia’s Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov warns NATO countries at UNGA80 after Trump changed vision on Ukraine war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov used his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UGNA) on Saturday to deliver one of Moscow’s most direct warnings to the West, accusing NATO and the European Union of…

EU XIX package of anti-Russian sanctions

Brussels 19.09.2025 “Today we proposed to Member States the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. In it, we target key sectors sustaining Russia’s war effort” reads the press-relase of the European external action service. Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law. So we're increasing the pressure. With our…

EU-UA: common approach to displaced

Brussels 16.09.2025 Today the Council agreed on a common framework for displaced Ukrainians to ensure a sustainable return and reintegration into Ukraine, when conditions allow, as well as a gradual transition to other residence statuses for those eligible, the EU Council press release reads. 🇪🇺 Council adopts recommendation on the transition away from temporary protection…

NATO launches “Eastern Sentry”

Brussels 12.09.2025 Today NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich held a joint press conference to outline NATO’s response to the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones two days earlier. Mr. Rutte announced the launch of “Eastern Sentry,” a military activity aimed to bolster NATO’s posture…