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Europe Stands Behind Ukraine as War Enters Its Fifth Year, Polls Show Mixed Public Mood

European leaders reaffirm unwavering backing for Ukraine as the war enters its fifth year, with visits to Kyiv from EU chiefs and vows of continued support. At the same time, public opinion across several countries reveals a nuanced picture: France shows waning enthusiasm for arms deliveries (47% support, 39% oppose), and a split on a peacekeeping role though a majority backs negotiations with Putin. In Spain, most respondents doubt a swift Ukrainian recovery yet about 75% want Europe to maintain military aid; Portugal shows significant readiness for NATO-linked troop involvement, while Germany indicates a majority favor more aid but with a notable minority against continued support. Overall, leaders stress solidarity while publics weigh the trade-offs of military assistance, negotiations, and potential concessions.

via Euronews.com|

#eu-leaders #europe #public-opinion

world1 day ago•16 min saved

Drones and Satellites Redefine Warfare: Ukraine as the Turning Point

Analyst Anatol Lieven argues that four years of the Ukraine war have produced the most significant shift in military tactics since WWII, driven by drone swarms, satellite reconnaissance, and a new dynamic that favors defense over massed offense. The battlefield now features small, decentralized units and highly contested zones where traditional tanks and aircraft struggle, prompting a critique of military‑industrial incentives toward pricey platforms and a call for Western militaries to embrace affordable, drone‑enabled warfare—lessons with implications for conflicts like Taiwan and broader geopolitics.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#drones #russia #ukraine

world1 day ago•29 min saved

Putin’s Grip Depends on War

An UnHerd opinion piece argues that Vladimir Putin cannot sustain his rule without ongoing war, portraying the invasion as a tool to shore up a gerontocratic regime while wrecking Ukraine and harming Russian society. It says the conflict sacrifices young men, fuels state propaganda, and contributes to cultural stagnation, with Russia’s cultural life described as having slipped into a coma, all within the wider geopolitics of Europe, NATO, and energy politics.

via UnHerd|

#culture #propaganda #putin

world1 day ago•4 min saved

Fresh Russian barrage tests Ukraine as EU sanctions hinge on oil flow

Russia launched a fresh wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine, destroying a house in Kyiv and damaging energy infrastructure amid freezing conditions, with power outages reported; Zelenskyy said about 297 drones and nearly 50 missiles were used, and casualties included at least one death in Lviv and multiple injuries. The strikes come as EU foreign ministers prepare a 20th sanctions package, with Hungary and Slovakia threatening to block measures over resumed oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline.

via The Guardian|

#energy-grid #eu-sanctions #missile-strikes

world3 days ago•3 min saved

Seoul banner sparks protest as Hungary blocks sanctions and Ukraine endures drone and missile strikes

South Korea protest over a large Russian embassy banner in Seoul, while Hungary vowed to block the EU’s next sanctions package until Ukraine restarts oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline. Putin emphasized expanding Russia’s nuclear triad as START expires. In Ukraine, a deadly Lviv attack left a police officer dead and 24 wounded as Russia fired missiles and drones at energy and transport targets nationwide, causing outages in Belgorod and prompting temporary Moscow airport closures after drones were downed; air defenses intercepted many drones, and Kyiv urged stronger defenses as Moscow and Washington remain outside arms-control pacts.

via The Guardian|

#drone-attacks #energy-infrastructure #russia

world4 days ago•6 min saved

Putin’s Grip on Public Support Holds, but War Fatigue Looms in Year Five

As the Ukraine war enters its fifth year, Russian public opinion remains ambiguously split: polls show mixed signals, with some Russians backing the conflict while others stay passive or wary. Analysts argue Putin benefits from a partial social contract and propaganda, yet genuine backing appears fragile and potentially contingent on the economy and costs staying tolerable. The Kremlin hides the true toll, relies on incentives and selective mobilization, and many citizens practice ‘internal emigration,’ suggesting the much-discussed ‘Putin consensus’ could fray if the war’s price rises.

via The Conversation|

#polls #public-opinion #putin

world4 days ago•216 min saved

Four years on, Moscow bears the cost of its Ukraine miscalculation

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the Kremlin’s plan to quickly seize the country proved catastrophically naive, leaving Moscow battered, financially strained and increasingly isolated. Estimates cited by CSIS suggest nearly 1.2 million Russian personnel have been killed or wounded, while Ukrainian casualties run into hundreds of thousands. The war’s toll has eroded Russia’s wartime gains, sparked inflation and shortages at home, and pushed Moscow to deepen ties with China as Western sanctions and NATO expansion tighten its international standing.

via CNN|

#casualties #economy #putin

world8 days ago•8 min saved

Russia’s Mobilization Quest: Five Scenarios Shaping 2026 and the War Economy

An analytic piece argues Russia can sustain the war by mobilizing further, but is likely to avoid a full open draft. It outlines five 2026 scenarios ranging from about 200,000 to roughly 1 million new troops, with a total mobilization of five million deemed unrealistic. The drive relies on recruitment bonuses, regional payouts, and legal/technical prep, yet budget strains and political risk may curb large-scale, transparent mobilization. The piece cautions that Moscow’s approach will influence the conflict’s trajectory, and stresses that Ukraine and Western partners should plan to counter continued Russian pressure.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#economy #mobilization #recruitment

world9 days ago•7 min saved

Russia’s War Attrition Surges Amid Foreign Fighter Recruitment

At Munich, Rubio warned Russia is losing about 7,000–8,000 troops weekly (dead, not wounded) in Ukraine, and UK officials say Moscow is recruiting foreign fighters to sustain the war as losses outpace recruitment, signaling a protracted conflict with Ukraine enduring severe energy infrastructure damage.

via Kyiv Post|

#casualties #foreign-fighters #munich-security-conference

world9 days ago•2 min saved

Zelenskyy calls Putin a 'slave to war' as Ukraine seeks long-term guarantees at Munich

At Munich, Zelenskyy branded Putin a 'slave to war,' warned Russia has damaged Ukraine’s power grid, and pressed for US-brokered talks next week with security guarantees for at least 20 years and a clear EU membership timeline, as allies discuss Europe’s defense stance; drone strikes caused civilian casualties in Ukraine and Russia.

via The Guardian|

#eu-accession #munich-security-conference #putin

world10 days ago•2 min saved

Kim Jong-un Opens Housing District for Families of NK Soldiers in Ukraine War

North Korea unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine. Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae toured Saeppyol Street and pledged support, framing the project as honoring “young martyrs.” Analysts view the move as a calculated propaganda effort to bolster internal unity and justify troop deployments ahead of a major ruling party congress.

via The Guardian|

#kim-jong-un #military-propaganda #north-korea

world-news10 days ago•54 min saved

Pyongyang unveils housing district for families of Ukraine war dead

North Korea opened a new housing district for families of those killed in the Ukraine war, signaling a rare social-policy move by Pyongyang amid ongoing regional tensions.

via AP News|

#asia-pacific #housing-district #north-korea

world10 days ago•3 min saved

EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected US claims of civilizational erasure, calling Washington’s critique “fashionable euro-bashing” and underscoring Europe’s enduring values, media freedom, and pivotal role in Ukraine. Rubio signaled a willingness to partner with Europe but tied it to US leadership on migration, trade and defense, highlighting the ongoing transatlantic debate at the Munich Security Conference.

via The Guardian|

#kaja-kallas #marco-rubio #munich-security-conference

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Rutte: Ukraine War Is 'Killing Russia,' Urges Action

At the Munich Security Conference, NATO official Mark Rutte warned that the Ukraine war is destroying Russia and urged Russians to do everything they can to stop it, citing heavy casualties and saying the toll could reach Moscow and St. Petersburg. The conference followed a NATO aid package of about $500 million for Ukraine, including air-defense missiles from Britain. Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to negotiate a peace deal, but warned Russia’s goals appear to be total occupation; Western officials remain doubtful Russia seeks peace, and some leaders say normal relations with the West are unlikely under Moscow’s current leadership.

via The Moscow Times|

#munich-security-conference #nato #russia

world11 days ago•33 min saved

Russia’s January casualties surge past Soviet Afghanistan War totals, per Bloomberg

Bloomberg, cited by CNN's Jim Sciutto, reports that Russia lost about 44,000 soldiers in January 2026—roughly twice the Soviet Union’s toll during its decade-long war in Afghanistan—signaling a hemorrhaging Russian force that could affect Ukraine's strategy and potential negotiations.

via Yahoo|

#afghanistan #bloomberg #putin