Ukraine
A wargame shows just how vulnerable Europe is to a Russian attack
With America disengaging, Russia may be ready for a new war much sooner than previously estimated.
8 min read5 Feb 2026‘Nothing new, India free to buy oil from other countries': Kremlin on Trump's claims over Russian oil
The Kremlin spokesperson was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela.
2 min read5 Feb 2026Zelenskyy urges allies for more air-defence systems as Russia launches 450 drones, 70 missiles at Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Russia launched 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles, targeting power infrastructure across five regions. Ahead of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, he urged allies to provide additional air defence systems and to increase pressure on Moscow to end the war.
2 min read3 Feb 2026No country for Aryna Sabalenka: Tennis champion banned from using national flag, anthem at Australian Open; here's why
Aryna Sabalenka faces Elina Svitolina in the 2026 Australian Open semi-final. If victorious, she'll reach her 4th consecutive final.
2 min read29 Jan 2026Near the front line, Russians are growing tired of war
A report from Belgorod, where not all residents see Ukrainians as enemies
3 min read29 Jan 2026Here in one Kyiv apartment building, they are freezing—but not giving up
Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have plunged much of the country into darkness and cold but haven't broken its resilience.
6 min read27 Jan 2026Ukraine will be the business opportunity of the decade
Once peace takes hold, Ukraine will become one of the world's most dynamic emerging economies, Howard J. Shatz writes in a guest commentary.
4 min read25 Jan 2026Trump says he stopped eight ‘wars'. Where the conflicts broke out — and what remains
Is US President Donald Trump's claim about ending eight wars real? In a recent message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump has written, “The country [Norway] decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS.”
3 min read20 Jan 2026Europe contends with a big new threat: the US
Most governments in Europe seek to de-escalate the confrontation and want to delay the day when they decouple the region's security and economy from the U.S.
8 min read20 Jan 2026Mint Explainer | Why Trump is reviving a tough Russia oil sanctions bill
Trump's backing for a 500% tariff proposal targeting buyers of Russian oil raises fresh trade and currency risks for India.
3 min read12 Jan 2026