Conflict & Security | 2026-02-06
Moldova's border villages live under the shadow of a war they can't stop
Moldova's border villages brace for a war they cannot fight.
Politics | 2026-02-06
Authorities of war-hit Belgorod choose publicity over repairs
In Russia's Belgorod Region near the Ukrainian border, authorities invest millions of rubles in television coverage amid outages and destruction.
Conflict & Security | 2026-02-06
Germany sharpens hybrid defense as Russia's hidden war budget emerges
New intelligence on Moscow's undeclared defense outlays reinforces Berlin's push to protect critical infrastructure and prepare for long-term security threats.
Politics | 2026-02-05
Kadyrov's decline is forcing a reckoning over who controls Chechnya
As Chechnya's longtime strongman fades from public view, rival clans and the Kremlin are maneuvering to shape the republic's next chapter.
Justice | 2026-02-04
Poland sets up specialized prosecutors to target online hate
After years of dropped cases, justice officials say new units will pursue xenophobic abuse, disinformation and digital intimidation across Polish social media.
Conflict & Security | 2026-02-04
'Of course it's not safe': small Russian city tries to shrug off war
Russia's war on Ukraine is now being felt by Russian civilians -- through drone alerts and digital silence.
Politics | 2026-02-03
Tashkent seeks answers as Uzbek migrant dies after Russian police raid
Uzbek diplomats are pressing Russian authorities after a security raid left an Uzbek national dead and dozens of migrants abused.
Politics | 2026-02-03
Estonia presses EU-wide ban on Russians who fought in Ukraine
Tallinn warns former fighters could pose long-term security risks to Europe.
Society | 2026-02-02
We are open: How Kyiv residents endure the cold after Russia's winter strikes
From makeshift classrooms to warming tents and railcars, Ukrainians refused to surrender daily life as freezing temperatures deepened the crisis.
Society | 2026-02-02
Russian attack damages UNESCO-listed Kyiv monastery
A Russian drone and missile strike has scarred Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine's spiritual heart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.