Ukraine’s $1.14 Billion EU Export Loss Cut to $253 Million After Reorientation, Economists Estimate
Independent research estimated high losses from lower access to the EU markets – but market reorientation is rapidly improving the situation, potentially averting tragedy.
Power Play in the Pacific: What to Expect From Trump’s Meeting With Xi
The future of the world’s geopolitical power balance is at stake when the US president and his Chinese counterpart meet in Seoul on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
Georgia’s Democracy Under Pressure: Ruling Party Seeks to Ban Three Opposition Parties
Analysts warn this could further consolidate the ruling party’s dominance and limit the opposition’s activity.
Ukraine Plans 250-Aircraft Fighter Fleet, Prioritizes Swedish Gripens – Zelensky
Zelensky said Ukraine is negotiating three types of fighters – F-16s, Gripens, and Rafales – based on the experience of Ukrainian pilots and Russia’s military capabilities.
Odesa Rudderless After Trukhanov’s Removal
Gen. Serhiy Lisak has been chosen to be the city’s new military administrator, but several legal issues prevent the immediate replacement of the deposed mayor.
Europe Faces the Loop Again: Support, Sanctions, Uncertainty
With the EU summit opening in Brussels tomorrow, Europeans seek to steady support for Kyiv – from weapons and frozen Russian assets to tougher sanctions on Moscow – aimed at pressuring Putin.
Ukraine’s New Flamingo Missile and the Strategic Balance in Europe
Security analysts have differing takes on Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile, but most have already predicted more and bigger explosions well inside Russia.
Experts See ‘Smart, Strategic’ Move in Zelensky’s ‘Drone for Tomahawk’ Deal
Zelensky made his pitch during a “bilateral lunch” with Trump at the White House on Friday.
Can Ukraine Actually Use Tomahawk Missiles?
Kyiv has appealed to the US for the long-range missiles to pressure Moscow into negotiations – but in practical terms, would Kyiv be able to use the missiles if the transfer comes to fruition?
Putin Hints at New Wunderwaffe – What Can It Be?
On Friday, the Kremlin leader boasted of a new weapon Russia had “once announced,” saying it would be unveiled soon – a remark that subtly hinted at nuclear escalation with the West.
Angela Merkel and Eastern Europe – From an Illusion of Dialogue to the Policy of Deterrence
Merkel’s remark that “Baltic countries and Poland” in 2021 rejected her attempt to launch a new EU dialogue with Vladimir Putin was received in the east of the continent as a moral blow.
Ukraine’s Drones vs. Russia’s Energy Industry
Ukraine’s drone campaign has knocked offline up to 40% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, spiking fuel prices and shortages nationwide – hitting motorists and possibly Kremlin stability alike.


