Estonia Warns Russia Reorganizing Forces Near Its Border, Plans 1.5M Troops by 2026

As NATO forces grow increasingly concerned about Russia’s military build-up in the Baltics, Estonian intelligence warns Moscow aims to expand its armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers by 2026
Two Celebrations: A Graduation Party and Russia’s Arrival in Luhansk

I went to Kyiv to interview local residents. One of them, Serhiy, told me his story, and how life has been since he was forced to flee after the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine in 2015.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations close to success: short-lived truce or stable solution?

Israel and Hamas are reportedly on the brink of agreeing to a ceasefire deal, in the latest effort to end the conflict that has had the region in its grip since October 7th, 2023.
Slovenia’s New Media Law: A Step Forward?

Slovenia introduced a media law on December 31st in attempt to improve media regulations, but a lack of clarity has resulted in criticism from SDS MP Zala Tomašić
Nikopol and Ukraine’s enduring struggle of targeted strikes & isolated realities

Kai Iliev provides an update on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with a first-hand account from Nikopol, which has recently become a testing ground for Russian artillery and North Korean troops.