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2025-11-12

Chart of the week: Europe doubles down on US weapons as Russian threat grows

The United States stands as the world's leading exporter of military equipment, with a significant shift in its customer base over the past few years. A new dataset from the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel reveals a …

2025-11-11

Major effort against mold in Ukraine's energy sector

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) conducted a series of 70 raids following a 15-month investigation into the country's nuclear power sector. The investigation uncovered a "high-level criminal organization" involving bribes linked to contracts awarded by Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear power company. Approximately …

2025-11-10

Russia's air defenses are wide open — there's just one problem

Ukrainian drones and missiles have been successfully targeting Russian oil facilities, causing significant disruptions and fuel shortages. Nearly 160 strikes in 2025 have led to a 37% drop in refining capacity, striking at the heart of Russia's defense budget, which …

2025-11-09

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,150,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has sustained significant losses in its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with approximately 1,150,100 troops lost since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. This figure includes 1,190 casualties incurred in …

2025-11-08

Ukraine estimates its long-range weapon production at over $30 billion in 2026

Ukraine's defense industry is poised for significant growth, with the potential to produce long-range capabilities worth between $35 billion and $60 billion annually by 2026. Currently, the industry's production capacity stands at approximately $35 billion per year. To …

2025-11-07

Putin says Russia is considering resuming nuclear tests following Trump's remarks

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is considering resuming nuclear tests, following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin convened a security council meeting to address Trump's statement, in which he instructed the Pentagon to begin …

2025-11-06

Putin considers nuclear tests after Trump threat

In a significant escalation of global tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed top officials to explore the potential resumption of nuclear testing, a move not seen since the end of the Cold War over three decades ago. This directive follows a similar …

2025-11-05

Video shows Russian drone killing white flag-waving civilians and dog, Ukraine opens war crimes investigation

A disturbing video has emerged showing a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone deliberately targeting and killing two unarmed civilians and their dog near the village of Kruhliakivka in Kharkiv Oblast. The incident, which occurred on …

2025-11-04

Don’t weaken new climate goal, EU’s top green official warns on eve of crunch vote

The European Commission's Vice President for the Green Transition, Teresa Ribera, has urged EU environment ministers to back a robust climate target ahead of a crucial summit. Ribera cautioned that opting for a …

2025-11-03

Russia kills at least 15, injures 20 across Ukraine over past day

In a relentless wave of attacks, Russian forces targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, resulting in at least 15 civilian deaths and 20 injuries over the past day. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched two Iskander M …