Europe's journey to reduce its reliance on Russian energy has been a rocky road. Since the war in Ukraine began, Europe has been working to cut ties with Russian gas. But, there is still a long way to go. Some might see a peace deal as a chance to go back to business as usual with Russia, but that w
A wave of destruction swept through Ukraine last night. As the world watches, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine drags on. This time, the target was a five-story hotel in Kryvyi Rih, the birthplace of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack left four people dead and over 30 injured.
Imagine Ukraine as a boxer in the ring. It's been getting a steady supply of gloves, helmets, and other gear from the U. S. But what happens when that supply suddenly stops? That's the big question on everyone's mind right now. The U. S. has been sending over billions of dollars worth of
Mark Rutte, the NATO chief, had a chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He suggested that Zelenskyy should consider mending fences with U. S. President Donald Trump. This came after a heated meeting between the two leaders. The disagreement was about how to handle Russia's ongoing invas
In the heart of Bosnia, the city of Banja Luka has always had a soft spot for Russia. This affection was on full display when a local entrepreneur, Sasa Bozic, opened the Putin Café. The café is a quirky spot, featuring a giant mannequin of Vladimir Putin, towering over the real-life height of the R
North Korea is sending more troops to Russia. This is happening even after many of its soldiers were hurt or killed in the war between Russia and Ukraine. South Korea's spy agency shared this news on a Thursday. The exact number of new troops is still unknown. But, a South Korean newspaper
Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years
NATO's largest combat exercises of 2025 are underway, with a focus on rapid deployment along the eastern border. This comes at a time when Europe is feeling the heat of uncertainty due to shifts in U. S. policy under President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing European al
Europe is at a crucial moment. It can either step in and help Ukraine or stay quiet and watch from the sidelines. The truth is, for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia to happen, there needs to be strong military support. The U. S. didn't keep its promise to end the war quickly. This leaves Euro
The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, recently shared some reassuring news. He said the U. S. won't be pulling back its troops from Poland or the NATO's eastern border. This comes at a time when there's a lot of talk about the U. S. pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense.
