Ukraine
Ukrainian refugees make a home in neighboring Moldova
Many Ukrainians have fled to Moldova to escape the war in their country. The Moldovan government has made the process easier to accommodate them. A shared history as former Soviet states, along with shared bilingualism, are helping these refugees adjust.
After 1,000 days of full-scale war with Russia, is there a mood shift in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, nearly three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, there are signs of a significant societal mood shift. According to a recent poll, support for continuing to fight has declined across every region in the country. And more than half of the population wants to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin
Some of the most prominent Russian dissidents and their supporters gathered over the weekend in Berlin. The opposition has a wide range of demands, but this was an opportunity for activists to gather with a common message — to end Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reign.
US to send military contractors to Ukraine
The Biden administration will begin sending US military contractors to Ukraine. This policy reversal was first reported late last week, and signals a shift in US willingness to support Ukraine’s military effort. Contractors will play a limited but significant role on the ground in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine react cautiously to Trump reelection
In Europe, many countries will be paying close attention to the Trump administration’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine. While campaigning, Trump said that he would “end” the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of becoming president. So far, government officials in both Russia and Ukraine are being cautious in their statements about Trump and his policy toward the war.