The Finnish expert on Russia, Arkady Moshes, on how Finland’s perception of Moscow has transformed — and why Europe can no longer afford complacency on defence

Washington’s move against Rosneft and Lukoil marks a sharp turn in U.S. policy toward Moscow, pushing to cut Russia’s war revenues and signaling renewed transatlantic unity

Moscow launches intercontinental missiles as U.S. postpones planned summit, while fighting in Ukraine intensifies and European defence stocks rise

Preparations stalled after Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire and reaffirmed demands for full control of Donbas; U.S. and European officials say summit unlikely unless Russia yields, while Hungary remains proposed venue amid airspace concerns

In a tense White House meeting, Trump urged Ukraine’s leader to make territorial concessions to Moscow and declined to provide long-range missiles, sources told Reuters

The US president, fresh from his diplomatic triumph in achieving a Gaza ceasefire and return of the hostages, referred to a 'very productive' phone call with the Russian leader

Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman accused the West of double standards, citing Cyprus and North Macedonia in a way that appeared to side against Greece

Speaking on his 73rd birthday, the Russian leader said Moscow holds full battlefield control as Ukraine pushes to regain lost ground.

A Lithuanian MEP claims that ships owned by the Alafouzos, Economou and Tsakos shipping groups are connected to Russia’s shadow fleet and has called on the European Commission to impose sanctions

 In the case of a nuclear war, the American can do this or that, but otherwise, the Europeans are realizing for the first time that you can’t outsource your defense

Moscow signals possible direct involvement if Washington provides long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, following Ukraine’s request and hints of support from U.S. leadership

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned European leaders that war with Russia could escalate into a nuclear conflict, emphasizing the high stakes of any military confrontation

Ukraine’s military reported that Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, with Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepting 568 drones and 43 missiles. The capital, Kyiv, was the primary target

The European Commission plans to redirect profits from frozen Russian assets to fund a €140 billion loan for Ukraine, aimed at defense and budget support

A Spanish military aircraft carrying Defense Minister Margarita Robles experienced GPS malfunctions while flying over Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave en route to Lithuania, raising concerns about potential interference

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Patriarch Bartholomew voiced solidarity with Ukraine, condemned Russia’s war, and expressed hope for a swift “victorious peace,” while Zelensky invited him to visit Kyiv

NATO condemned repeated Russian airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, and Romania, warning Moscow that its actions risk triggering Article 5 collective defense