Five Absurdities That Didn't Even Have the Decency to Be Subtle
Iran talks, Turkish remittances, Moscow restaurants, and the eternal question of what exactly a 'deal' means in this part of the world.
Viktor Shpak · 3d ago
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Kremlin rules out Europe as mediator in Ukraine talks, citing its role as party to conflict
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European countries cannot mediate between Russia and Kyiv because they are themselves a party to the conflict.
Pierre Dubois · 67d ago
Russia to deploy bank employees with jamming systems to shoot down Ukrainian drones
New Russian legislation would integrate commercial banks into national air defences, training staff to operate drone-jamming equipment.
Pierre Dubois · 69d ago
Norway provides €40 million to boost Ukraine's energy grid before winter
The funding flows through the EU's Ukraine Investment Framework and targets decentralised power and renewables.
Pierre Dubois · 70d ago
Putin orders debt relief for new Russian military recruits and their families
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed measures providing debt relief to soldiers newly enlisted for the war in Ukraine.
Pierre Dubois · 71d ago
Ukraine strikes fuel pump station supplying central Russia and Moscow region
The strike targeted a facility in the fuel network serving Russia's central regions and the Moscow region, as part of Ukrainian 'long-range sanctions.'
Anna Kuznetsova · 72d ago
Macron calls on Lukashenko to keep Belarus out of Ukraine war
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to refrain from dragging Belarus into the conflict in Ukraine and to improve EU-Belarus ties.
Pierre Dubois · 72d ago
Five Absurdities That Survived the Week of May 24, 2026
Pilgrimages through active war zones, retaliatory logic in full bloom, and other perfectly normal current events.
Viktor Shpak · 73d ago
Sevastopol Imposes Gasoline Rationing Amid Russian Refinery Strikes
Annexed Crimea's largest city begins fuel rationing as Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries cause a slump in fuel production.
Pierre Dubois · 74d ago
Russia claims control of 85% of Krasny Liman in Ukraine offensive
Russia's General Staff reports significant territorial gains in Donetsk region as fighting continues on multiple fronts.
Pierre Dubois · 81d ago
Russia launches largest strike of war on Kyiv as Ukraine prepares defenses
Major aerial assault hits capital as Moscow explores alternatives to Starlink; Kyiv unveils new defense projects.
Pierre Dubois · 82d ago
Ukraine Intercepts Bulk of Russian Missiles and Drones in Two-Day Assault
Air defence systems stop 94% of drones and 73% of missiles in campaign involving 1,500+ unmanned aircraft
Pierre Dubois · 82d ago
Russian momentum in Ukraine shows first signs of reversal
Front-line officers report shift in troop morale as Moscow's multi-year winning streak falters
Pierre Dubois · 82d ago
Ukraine's Business Recovery Index Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023
Economic conditions deteriorate sharply as order portfolios collapse and business uncertainty deepens amid ongoing conflict.
Pierre Dubois · 82d ago
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Record 1,400+ Drones in 24-Hour Period
Russia launches nearly 1,500 drones and missiles against Ukraine in wartime record attack amid renewed peace efforts.
Pierre Dubois · 82d ago
Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade Amid Military Shortages and Drone Threats
Significantly reduced military display reflects strain on Russian forces and Ukrainian air capabilities.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Russia launches massive overnight drone and missile barrage on Ukraine
Hundreds of Russian weapons strike Ukrainian cities including Kyiv in one of the longest attacks since war began.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Russia intensifies daytime strikes on Ukraine; at least six killed
Moscow escalates bombardment campaign with growing frequency of daylight attacks.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Zelensky Reports Extensive Damage Across Nearly All Ukrainian Regions
Ukrainian president confirms widespread destruction from Russian attacks, with western regions particularly hard hit.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Russia Unleashes Massive Drone Barrage Across Ukraine
Hundreds of drones strike Ukrainian targets including western regions bordering NATO, killing at least six people.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Russian drones kill nine in Ukraine as ceasefire negotiations stall
Renewed attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas follow expiration of temporary ceasefire agreement as peace talks remain deadlocked.
Pierre Dubois · 83d ago
Ukraine launches massive 286-drone strike on Russian energy targets
Overnight barrage targets fuel and gas facilities across multiple Russian regions, with fires reported in Astrakhan, Bashkortostan and Krasnodar.
Pierre Dubois · 84d ago
Ukraine war: Russian bombing ends ceasefire, deadly strikes resume
Kyiv faces renewed Russian aerial campaign after brief pause in hostilities.
Pierre Dubois · 84d ago
Russia ends three-day ceasefire, resumes Ukraine bombardment
Zelenskyy pledges military response to renewed Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory
Pierre Dubois · 84d ago
Russia Launches 200 Drone Strikes, Ends Ukraine Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Moscow broke temporary truce with overnight drone barrage; Russia claims it intercepted 27 Ukrainian drones.
Pierre Dubois · 85d ago
Ukraine's battlefield position improves as Kremlin faces war fatigue
Russian losses and growing exhaustion shift the military balance in Ukraine's favour.
Pierre Dubois · 85d ago
Ukrainian drones striking Russian targets 160-200 km behind front line
Russian military bloggers acknowledge extended strike capability affecting supply routes to Crimea
Pierre Dubois · 85d ago
Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Collapses as Military Clashes Resume
U.S.-brokered agreement fails to hold as both sides report continued ground combat operations.
Pierre Dubois · 85d ago
Russian analyst: Putin fatigue visible, military embarrassment prompts negotiation signals
Moscow's Victory Day parade undermined by Ukrainian threat; war weariness growing within Russia, says expert.
Pierre Dubois · 86d ago
Zelenskyy claims progress in potential Putin talks
Ukrainian president says diplomatic efforts have moved negotiations forward, though no meeting confirmed.
Pierre Dubois · 86d ago