Russian aggression

Poland shoots down Russian drones in unprecedented airspace breach

Several Russian attack drones crossed into Polish airspace during massive nighttime attack on Ukraine, prompting an immediate military response, Poland’s Operational Command reported on X on Sept. 10.

10 September 2025, 07:55 AM

Russia ends peace charade with direct attack on Ukrainian government - the Times

Putin’s growing confidence was on full display as Russia struck Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers — a move analysts see as the start of a new, more aggressive phase of the war, The Times wrote on Sept. 8.

9 September 2025, 11:25 AM

U.S. urges Europe to cut off Russian oil and gas

European countries have to stop buying Russian oil and gas if they want Washington to impose stricter sanctions against Russia, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview with Financial Times, published on Sept. 8.

9 September 2025, 09:00 AM

Russian drones destroy 10 vehicles along Sloviansk–Izium highway, officials warn

Russian drone crews have sharply increased activity along the Sloviansk–Izium highway in recent days, destroying about 10 vehicles in the past 24 hours, the DeepState monitoring project and Izium city council member Maksym Strelnyk reported on Sept. 5.

6 September 2025, 12:22 PM

Allies outline strategy to ensure Ukraine’s strength against future Russian threats

Ukraine’s allies have agreed on a goal of putting the country in a position of strength to shield it from renewed Russian aggression once the fighting ends, Bloomberg reported, citing a source on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 11:19 AM

Russia attacks Sumy’s critical infrastructure, causing blackouts across city and district

Russian invaders struck critical infrastructure in Sumy, causing partial power outages in the city and parts of the district, regional utility Sumyoblenergo said on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 06:56 PM

Belgium, Netherlands, Germany move to revive Iron Rhine for NATO mobility

Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are in talks to restore the Iron Rhine railway line to boost military mobility in response to the growing threat from Russia, Politico reported on Aug. 14.

15 August 2025, 02:20 PM

Ukraine’s gas route funds its own enemy — former Gas Transmission System CEO

Ukraine will remain a net importer of natural gas for at least another 8–10 years - however, these imports poses a significant threat to the country, Serhii Makohon, Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator former CEO, told NV Business on July 31.

1 August 2025, 01:00 PM

Kremlin says Putin ready to meet Zelenskyy if Ukraine lifts ban

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on July 22 that Russia is “ready” to consider a meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only if Ukraine lifts its official ban on direct negotiations.

22 July 2025, 08:05 PM

Ukrainian cyber intelligence strikes Gazprom infrastructure — NV sources

The Cyber Corps of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence carried out a successful attack on the Gazprom network infrastructure, the Russian gas monopoly that directly supports Kremlin's war effort, NV sources said on July 18.

18 July 2025, 03:15 PM

NATO backing for Ukraine will not stop — U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. decision to send weapons to Ukraine, funded by NATO’s European allies and Canada, sends a clear signal to Vladimir Putin, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Fox News on July 15.

15 July 2025, 01:43 PM

Russia chose to be the West’s enemy, says Poland’s FM Sikorski

Russia made the decision to become the enemy of the West by launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in an interview with RMF FM on July 11.

11 July 2025, 03:57 PM

EU prepares toughest sanctions in three years against Russia – French Foreign Minister

The European Union, at France’s initiative and in coordination with U.S. senators, is preparing a new package of the toughest sanctions against Russia since the war outbreak, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at TF1 TV channel on July 7.

8 July 2025, 12:10 PM

EU pledges more aid after Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv

European Commission spokesperson for foreign affairs Anitta Hipper said the European Union will ramp up its support for Ukraine following Russia’s massive air attack on Kyiv on July 4, according to Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne.

4 July 2025, 11:04 PM

Poland warns U.S. aid halt weakens Ukraine’s defense

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has voiced concern over the United States’ decision to halt certain arms deliveries to Ukraine, calling the move “not good news” for Poland, TVN24 reported on 2 July.

3 July 2025, 11:41 AM

NATO braces for potential Russian invasion amid U.S. uncertainty

European officials believe that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may soon “turn his attention to NATO’s eastern flank”, evidenced by his voiced imperial ambitions, Financial Times wrote on July 1.

1 July 2025, 12:18 PM

Russia may be 'forgiven' for invading Ukraine — Slovak FM

Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár stated that resolving the war in Ukraine “requires reestablishing communication” with Russia, STVR news channel reported on June 29.

30 June 2025, 10:05 AM

Umerov: North Korea fuels Kremlin’s war with thousands of elite soldiers

About 11,000 soldiers North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told journalists, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 27.

27 June 2025, 10:23 AM

Russia targets Ukrainian cities with Kinzhals, cruise missiles, Shaheds

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine in the early hours of June 27, targeting multiple regions with a combination of Shahed drones, Kinzhal ballistic missiles launched from MiG-31K aircraft, and cruise missiles.

27 June 2025, 10:13 AM

Kremlin builds narrative for attacks beyond Ukraine — ISW

The aggressor state Russia is preparing for a future conflict with NATO and laying the groundwork to justify further aggression, the Institute for the Study of War’s (ISW) wrote on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:07 AM

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