Some U.S. Conservatives Are Shifting In Favor Of Ukraine

Recent polling data and measures by political commentators and elected officials suggest support for Ukraine is beginning to shift among some U.S. conservatives.

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Ukraine Submits CAS Appeal After IOC Eases Restrictions On Russia

Ukraine filed an appeal to CAS on July 29, challenging the IOC’s provisional reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee, arguing it violated the Olympic Charter.

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Despite Exit Pledges, Some Companies Remain In Russia Amid Ukraine War

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of companies pledged to leave. Four years later, some are still engaged, indirectly helping bankroll the war in Ukraine.

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IOC Provisionally Lifts Ban On Russian Athletes Amid War In Ukraine

After an initial sports ban on Russian athletes in 2022, the IOC has announced it will provisionally lift restrictions on Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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What Happened At The 2026 NATO Summit In Turkey?

During the 2026 NATO Summit in Turkey, members discussed initiatives in the defense industry and progress on defense spending. NATO also reaffirmed support for Ukraine.

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Belarus Resists Deeper Role In Ukraine Despite Pressure From Russia

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Russia is seeking greater involvement from Belarus while Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenka resists engagement.

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What Defense Leaders Will Discuss At The 2026 NATO Summit

Elected officials, defense ministers, and policymakers will gather in Turkey, for the 2026 NATO Summit to discuss national security and the Russia-Ukraine War.

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Russia’s War On Faith: The Toll On Ukraine’s Religious Communities

Since February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion has devastated Ukraine’s religious communities. Sacred sites have been destroyed, and clergy members have been killed.

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EU Opens Accession Talks With Ukraine As Russia’s Invasion Continues

The European Union opened accession talks with Ukraine on June 15, marking a historic milestone in Ukraine’s anti-corruption reform work amid Russia’s ongoing war.

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Ukraine and Moldova open EU accession talks after years of delay

<div><img width="600" height="400" src="https://static.euobserver.com/2026/06/European_Commission_visit_to_Ukraine_-_2023_-_P060090-447512-600x400.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://static.euobserver.com/2026/06/European_Commission_visit_to_Ukraine_-_2023_-_P060090-447512-600x400.jpg 600w, https://static.euobserver.com/2026/06/European_Commission_visit_to_Ukraine_-_2023_-_P060090-447512.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></div>After years of reforms, red tape, and former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán blocking them, Ukraine and Moldova marked a historic milestone on Monday as formal EU accession negotiations finally got underway.

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Ukraine Turns To Canada And The U.S. With Its Battle-Tested Drones

After securing drone deals across Europe and the Middle East, Ukraine has signed a deal with Canada and is in discussions with American officials about new partnerships.

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Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning.

A momentum shift that changes everything

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House Passes New Ukraine Aid Bill, Setting Up Senate Showdown

The House has passed the Ukraine Support Act, providing new defense aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia via a discharge petition. The bill now heads to the Senate.

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House Expected To Vote On New Ukraine Aid After Discharge Petition

After a discharge petition reached 218 signatures last month, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on new Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions in early June.

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Europe Faces Energy Challenges Amid Ongoing Wars In Iran And Ukraine

Europe is working to mitigate an energy crisis amid the ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine while avoiding a return to its reliance on Russian energy.

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Russia To Host High-Level CSTO Meeting Amid Alliance Tensions

Russia is set to host a high-level meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Moscow on May 26 as the military alliance faces mounting internal pressures.

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IOC Lifts Restrictions On Belarus Athletes Despite Ongoing Ukraine War

Belarus has assisted Russia throughout the invasion of Ukraine. After an initial sports ban on Belarusian athletes, the IOC has now opted to lift these restrictions.

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Russia Faces Economic, Civil & Political Challenges During Ukraine War

Russia has sustained heavy losses amid its war in Ukraine. Garry Kasparov and Uriel Epshtein comment on the state of Russia’s economy, civil society, and politics.

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Shakhtar Donetsk gives Ukraine’s war-weary football fans reason to cheer

Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk will face English team Crystal Palace next week in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semifinal knowing that a win could provide a much-needed moral...

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Zelenskyy Expands Defense Deals With Europe After Middle East Visit

Following its Middle East visits, Ukraine has expanded drone manufacturing partnerships across Europe, signing deals with Germany and Norway to bolster European security.

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Russia hits Ukraine with largest air attack this year

Missiles and drones killed and injured residents in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia

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Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable

If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.

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Ukraine war briefing: Easter truce falters as Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners

Warring sides exchange 175 prisoners as Ukraine accuses Russia of 469 ceasefire violations, and Moscow blames Kyiv for gas station attack. What we know on day 1,509 Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused each other of violating a brief ceasefire in their four-year-old war, hours into the truce put in place to mark Orthodox Easter. Governors of two Russian border regions said Ukrainian drones had attacked targets in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, injuring five people. The general staff of Ukraine’s military said Russian forces had violated the terms of the 32-hour truce through assault actions, shelling and drone strikes. By late Saturday, Ukraine’s military said in a Facebook post that “469 ceasefire violations were recorded, namely: 22 enemy assault actions, 153 shelling attacks, 19 strikes by attack drones ... and 275 strikes by FPV drones.” In total, the Ukrainian military said Saturday had seen Russia carry out 57 airstrikes and drop 182 guided aerial bombs, along with deploying 3,928 drones and conducting 2,454 shelling attacks “on populated areas and positions of our troops”. In Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, governor Alexander Khinshtein also accused Kyiv of breaking the 32-hour truce by attacking a gas station in the town of Lgov with a drone, injuring three people, including a baby. Despite tensions over the truce, the warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday, according to officials from both sides. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had brought home 175 servicemen and seven civilians from Russian captivity. Andrii Yusov, a Ukrainian defence intelligence representative, said 163 of those freed had been held since 2022. “This is a real success, a very significant achievement,” Yusov said. “It is very hard to imagine what these people have been through during that time and you can see that the men are returning in varying conditions.” Russia’s defence ministry said the United Arab Emirates had mediated the exchange. Russia took back 175 servicemen and also seven civilians originally from the Kursk region, the ministry said. Russian news agencies said Vladimir Putin attended services after midnight at Moscow’s vast Christ the Saviour Cathedral. In his Easter greeting, quoted by agencies, the Russian leader described Easter as the “triumph of love, good and justice”. He also expressed thanks to Orthodox Patriarch Kirill for his support of those fighting in Russia’s military campaign, described as a “special military operation“. “I would like especially to note the effective assistance you provide to our heroes – the participants and veterans of the special military operation,” he wrote. Zelenskyy, in his nightly video address, made no reference to alleged ceasefire violations. The Ukrainian president repeated that Ukraine would stick to the truce and wished it could be in effect longer. “It would be right for the ceasefire to continue beyond this,” Zelenskyy said. “We have made this proposal to Russia and if Russia once again chooses war instead of peace, it will show the world, and particularly the United States, who truly wants what.” Hungarians vote on Sunday in an election that could end prime minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. For Ukraine, Hungary’s eastern neighbour, an Orbán defeat could mean the unblocking of a €90bn (US$105bn) European Union loan vital for Kyiv’s war effort. It would also deprive Russia of its closest ally in the EU. Continue reading...

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