Eastern-Central Europe
Two Russians From the Chukotka Region Seek Asylum in Alaska
Two Russian citizens from Egvekinot, a city in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, arrived in Gambell, Alaska by boat last Thursday – fleeing Putin’s latest military conscription effort – Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office said.
Ukrainian Troops Close To Liberating Kherson in Southern Offensive
In the first week of October, Ukrainian troops made significant advancements in their counteroffensive in the Kherson Oblast. Beginning in late August, alongside the operation in the Kharkiv Oblast, the southern counteroffensive’s initial goal has focused on securing the two crossings across the Dnipro River and liberating the city of Kherson.
EU Considers Renewed Nuclear Threats from Putin
In a speech Friday, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions after a series of controversial referendums last week. He referred to the West, a pillar of support for Ukraine’s defense, as the primary antagonist to peace and freedom in the region, calling European and American leaders Kyiv’s “real masters.”
Russia Halts Gas Exports to Poland and Bulgaria
Poland and Bulgaria were cut off from Russian gas exports by energy giant Gazprom on Wednesday, April 27, just over two months since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Explosions hit Moldovan Government Building in Pro-Russian Separatist Region Transnistria
On April 25, the Ministry of State Security building in Tiraspol, the proclaimed capital of the Moldovan breakaway region Transnistria, was rocked by several blasts that are believed to be from rocket-propelled grenades.
Serbia Accuses Ukraine of Airline Bomb Threats, Refuses to Join Sanctions on Russia
On Monday, April 18, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić accused Ukraine and one other unnamed EU country as the orchestrators of a series of bomb threats on AirSerbia planes.
Moldova and Lithuania Ban "Symbols of Russian Aggression"
On April 19, Lithuania and Moldova enacted laws that banned the usage and display of “Symbols of Russian Aggression,” which include the letter 'Z' painted on many Russian military vehicles invading Ukraine, the black and orange ribbon of St.
Serbia Receives Shipment of Chinese Military Supplies
It was announced on Monday, April 11, that China completed what it termed a delivery of “regular military supplies” to Serbia over the weekend.
Alleged War Crimes Committed by Russian Forces in Ukraine
In the beginning of this week, Bucha, a small Ukrainian city near Kyiv, became the most talked about battlefield in the current Russo-Ukrainian War.
Pro-Russian Strongmen Win Re-Election in Hungary, Serbia
The 2022 Hungarian and Serbian national elections resulted in victory for the incumbent leaders up for re-election: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
European Commission Begins Disciplining Hungary for Breaching the Law
On April 5, the European Union's highest ranking body, the European Commission, initiated a new procedure that would strip Hungary of billions of dollars in funds to discipline Hungary for violating the rule of law and democratic backsliding.
Europe Responds to Putin Signing a Decree Demanding Gas Payments
As sanctions imposed on Russia continue to intensify the impact on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin made the executive decision to require gas payments by foreign importers to be made in rubles.
Stakes High For Turkey Amid Ukrainian and Russian Peace Negotiations in Istanbul
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues and mediation talks between the two parties come to an end in Istanbul, Turkey is in a unique spot not only as a mediator between the two warring nations but also as a so-called neutral nation in regards to the conflict.
Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats on Grounds of Espionage
Poland is expelling 45 Russian diplomats from the country on the suspicion of using their diplomatic position as a cover for espionage, according to a tweet by Polish Minister of the Interior Mariusz Kaminski on Wednesday, March 25.
Moldova Struggles with Influx of Ukrainian Refugees
About a month into the war between Russia and Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of migrants have entered Moldova, a small, poor, landlocked nation to the west of Ukraine.
Two Weeks into the War: The Civilian Toll in Ukraine
It has been two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. While many experts and close observers claim that Russia is failing to meet its targets and showing signs of weakness, the civilian population nevertheless suffers at the hands of the brutal conflict occurring around them.
European Union Agrees to Begin Examining Accession for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia
On March 7, the French Presidency of the European Union announced in a tweet that the 27 member nations of the bloc have “agreed to invite the European Commission to present an opinion on each of the applications for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.
Russia Lays Siege to Major Ukrainian Seaports and Cities
It has been nine days since Russia invaded the territory, sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine. Russian troops advanced from the areas of two self-proclaimed republics, the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic, and Belarusian border, primarily aiming at Kharhiv and Kyiv.
What the Ukraine Crisis Means for North Korea
North Korea has resumed missile testing since its record-breaking sequence of launches in January.
Ukraine’s Neighbors Respond to the Russian Invasion on Ukraine
At approximately 5:50 am on Feb. 24, the Russian military invaded Ukraine. This is the first step of what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donbas, where he claimed to protect civilians and address the threat posed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.